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Some cats just can't seem to hit the kitty litter.
But most cat owners simply don't know that when cats urinate outside of their litter box – like on your couch or laundry basket – it's not just "cattitude," it's a medical condition that requires medical attention, but can be managed with assistance from your veterinarian.
"At least 65% of cases of lower urinary tract disease signs have environmental and stress components," says Dr. Liz O'Brien, Canadian Feline Specialist and co-creator of Cat Healthy. "Talking with your vet, making some small changes at home and selecting the right diet can make all the difference."
And making your cat's environment more appropriate for your cat isn't tough – it can be done by changing just a few things around your home. Provide a safe place to hide, opportunities for play and natural predatory behaviour, consistent social time, and access to enough food, water, toileting areas, scratching areas and sleeping places. Visit http://www.cathealthy.ca/ for more information on keeping your cat healthy.
When cat owners visit their veterinarian for expert guidance and ensure that these environmental needs are met throughout their homes – it goes a long way toward reducing the occurrence of lower urinary tract disease.
In addition to stress-related issues, some less common but significant urinary problems diagnosed in cats include different types of urinary infections, bladder stones, injury to the urethra, behavioural issues and tumours.
If your cat can't seem to hit the kitty litter, they are trying to tell you something. Visit your veterinarian and have a discussion about how to better meet your cat's environmental needs.


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[Asht Dhati or Eight Metals Gate,] North Entrance of the Bharatpore Fort
Photographer: Priyalall and Company
Medium: Photographic print
Date: 1900
Photograph of the Asht Dhati or Eight Metals Gate at Bharatpur Fort in Rajasthan, taken by the studio of Priyalall & Company in c.1900. The gate is the north entrance of the fort and was so called because its doors were made of an alloy of eight
metals. The fort was built by the Jat king Suraj Mal (r.1733-63) on the site of an older fort when he captured Bharatpur from a rival Jat chief in 1733. Known as the Lohagarh or Iron Fort, it proved to be an almost impregnable citadel. It is sited at the north-west corner of the walled city and was built with massive double ramparts reinforced by eight bastions, surrounded by a wide moat. This view of the gate shows a bridge over the moat leading to an imposing portal set between bastions. Paintings of charging war elephants can be faintly seen on the stone façade at either side of the central pointed archway.
The album of 'Views in the Bharatpur State and Neighbourhod' was presented to the India Office in 1912 by the Festival of Empire, held in 1911 at Crystal Palace in London to mark the coronation of George V. The Maharaja of Bharatpur was among the exhibitors in the Indian Section of the Imperial Exhibition held as part of the Festival.

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My previous vegetable curry recipe was slightly on the heavier side. This recipe is more suitable for daily kind of cooking. This dish is very easy to learn and cook. Takes some 40 minutes to get ready (out of which 30 you almost won't have to do anything ). Vegetarians will surely appreciate this recipe. This curry will go well with Lemon rice (Click here for some great lemon rice recipes). Kindly leave comment so that I can tune my writing with my audience. Thanks!
Ingredients of vegetable curry:
- Cooking oil: 3 tsp
- Garlic cloves: 4 to 5 (tip: garlic is very good for health, so if you do not hate its smell you can add 2 more)
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
- Onions: 2 tbsp chopped
- Coriander powder: 1 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder: 1 1/2 tsp
- Green chilies: 2 tsp finely chopped
- Ginger paste: 1 tsp (tip: ginger is another healthy ingredient, so if you do not hate its smell you can add 1 more tsp)
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Method to cook this Indian vegetable curry:
- In a pan add 3 tsp oil
- Heat the oil till little bit of smoke starts coming
- Turn the stove to low flame
- Add the garlic cloves (tip: garlic cloves take more time to fry)
- Fry the garlic cloves
- Now add cumin seeds
- And then Onions
- Fry onions for half a minute or so (tip: fry till onions turn into light brown)
- Add half a cup of water
- Now add 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- Add 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (health tip: turmeric powder is very good from health perspective, turmeric can kill cancer cells and that is one of the reason why you see this ingredient in many of my recipes)
- Now add chopped green chilies
- Fry for a minute or till everything turns into reddish brown
- Add ginger paste
- Stir for one more minute
- Now your curry is ready so time to add vegetables
- You can add vegetables of your choice, in this case I am adding cauliflower and potatoes
- Turn the stove to medium flame and leave it for 30 minutes (stir occasionally)
- Your vegetable curry is ready to serve!
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Couple of days back, Google had it's I/O 2016 event which exclusively talked about new features being brought to the Android ecosystem. New features, products and services were discussed including the newly launched Allo and Duo apps which is essentially Google's Smart messaging and video calling apps for android.
Outside that, the Android Install app was also introduced which basically tend to allow users run an android app without having to install the app. In my opinion, this is perhaps, the coolest news at the event.
So, imagine if you need an app to just shop for a particular product and you are quite sure you won't be using the app again for a very long time. Instead of downloading the app, you can still access the product and make the purchase easily just by using the url of the app.
An excerpt from the Android Developers blog, reads thus:
we're sharing a preview of a new project that we think will change how people experience Android apps. We call it Android Instant Apps, and it evolves Android apps to be able to run instantly, without requiring installation. With Instant Apps, a tap on a URL can open right in an Android app, even if the user doesn't have that app installed.
The feature isn't currently available at the moment as Google says it will be launched soon (this year precisely). Another interesting thing is the fact that android users using smartphones running Android Jellybean OS upwards can be a part of the experience.
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4" complete solution made by stainless steel ZDS hydraulic part, DRP-Dry Running Protection, 2-wire single-phase oil-cooled O2 motor and supply cable (different lengths available). These Complete Solutions, manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, are available up to the maximum delivery of 11.000 l/h and 220 m head. The O2 motor does not require a start and run control box, as the capacitor is built into it. The DRP is an electronic device that guarantees optimal protection of the pump against dry-running and other possible installations faults or operation failures. In case of water shortage, the DRP stops the pump immediately when water drops below the DRP and it restarts the pump automatically a short time after the water rises above the DRP. Unlike traditional solutions, there is no need for additional cables, sensors or control boxes. The QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solutions are designed to be used in applications for lifting, distribution, and pressurisation in civil and industrial water systems, garden irrigation system, filling of pressure vessels and tanks, fire-fighting systems and washing systems, drainage systems, fountains supply.
The DRP completely protects the QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solution against lack of water in the well, without the aid of other equipment (probes, cables, sensors, control panels etc.). In case of dry running, the DRP automatically stops the pump. When the water level is restored in the well, the DRP restarts the pump after a programmed cycle time.
The thermal protection system stops the QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solution in case of overheating. This can happen because of: the high temperature of the pumped liquid; when the minimum distance between the pump installed and the well bottom isn' t respected; when the pump is installed in well/tanks bigger than 4" without a proper cooling system; when the pump works in shut-off.
In case the QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solution is partially or totally blocked, is protected against against overload.
The DRP protects the QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solution against leaks in the piping system (also when the pressure tank is exhausted or its membrane is damaged, or when there is a defective pressure switch) and too frequent starts and stops (for example if the tank is too small for the system). In such cases, to avoid potential damages, the DRP makes the pump enter the stand-by mode.
The DRP protects the QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solution against low voltage, that can damage the motor. Low voltage can occur, for example, if the section of the power cable is not adequate considering the motor power and the distance between the plug and the pump itself; or if a generator is faulty or undersized for the pump.
The DRP protects the QPGo.X.DRP Complete Solution against voltage peaks, which can be caused by electric abnormalities in the supply network or by other various electrical interferences. It reduces overvoltage, keeping the correct operating voltage range.


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Affordable lodging in the foothills of Jay Peak for families is found at the Four Seasons Vacation Rental apartments. This condo has the following sleeping arrangements:
A master bedroom with a queen size bed plus the added bonus of a bay window where you can relax with a book. The second bedroom has a full size bed and if needed. Guests enjoy the fact that the apartment has black-out windows to keep the room dark in the mornings so you can sleep late if you don't want to hit the Jay Peak Resort ski slopes too early.
The kitchen is bright and cheerful with its soft yellow walls, and colorful coca cola artifacts on the walls and adjoining this kitchen is a separate dining room with butcher block table seating for six. This is an ideal place to enjoy meals or board games.
Apartment 2 has high speed wifi internet access. As with all of the apartments at the Four Seasons, snow-mobilers will love the easy access to Vermont's VAST snow mobile trails.
Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
To check availability or to make a reservation, please contact the Property Manager.
Apartment 210 Elm StreetNorth Troy, VT 05859
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My latest Mary Kay Star Consultant Prize arrived yesterday! Here it is:
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A 3 piece luggage set, a camera, these earrings ,
a silver picture frame set, a desk set, a soup tureen & turkey platter (my kids picked that one, can you believe it??),
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I've always enjoyed Dave Letterman's Top 10 Lists. Recently, we've had a bit of a slump in journal writing. With foggy, dreary days, periodic bouts of illness, and nothing much new on the horizon, it's been hard to come up with much to record. So I decided it was time for a change...
Journaling with Top 10 Lists
I made a whole series of journal pages (20) in which students can record ten items on a topic and then choose one (or more) of the topics to write about in a paragraph below:
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This week I hosted six children in my quilt studio to make Quillows. They were practically giddy they were so excited! We planted the seeds of lifelong sewers and quilters, and they were beaming with pride and tightly hugging their Quillows when they left.
On Monday we started by making a mini-Quillow. This turned out to be quite important to understand the whole process. The real Quillows were so large it was easy for the campers to get lost in the fabric and what step we were doing, and they really liked doing the smaller sample first.
Overheard at Quilt Camp this week:
- "Duh!" – a lot
- "I don't want to sew through my dog's eye/nose/mouth!"
- "The machine came unthreaded . . again!"
Here's our Quilt Camp by the numbers:
- 5 girls
- 1 boy
- 3 homeschoolers
- 3 private schooled
- 1 horse fabric
- 1 chick fabric
- 1 dog fabric
- 1 floral fabric
- 1 plaid fabric
- 1 motorcycles & baseball fabric
- 6 pincushions
- 250+ pins
- 24 yards of fabric
- 12 yards of batting
- Priceless memories and confidence. These campers completed a long quilting project and have the skills to tackle any sewing project they want in the future!
A big Happy Birthday wish to Camper E. who turns 12 next week and had her rock-climbing birthday party today! A rock-climber and a quilter – you go girl!


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Find Me In Paris - Season 1
This movie centers on Lena Grisky, a student of the Paris Opera School in the 21st century, who is a young ballet dancer with a secret: she has time travelled from the past.
Genre: Family
Actors: Jessica Lord, Eubha Akilade, Hannah Dodd,
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New Orleans is a city of many sights and experiences. If you don't know what to look for, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Here are three three things to do for your first visit to the Big Easy.
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Shoeology - Quality Shoes for Men
Ever go out looking for shoes just to find that they're one of the hardest things to shop for? ... Me too. As much as I love shoes, the most difficult part is finding a pair that I absolutely love. That is until I stumbled upon Shoeology. Launching November 1st, Shoeology is a NYC-based brand that is taking quality footwear to a new level. Each pair of shoes is made in Portugal using quality leather. They have different styles that they offer, like a casual desert boot or sleek sneaker - there's something for everyone. There's one pair of shoes in particular that really peaks my interest. It's a simple pair of white sneakers that I personally think would go well with everything. They have the clean look of a typical white sneaker, but with the texture and colorblocking on the sole, an added touch is given. So, given the differences, I'd say this is a not-so-normal but oh-so-cool white sneak that is bound to liven up any look. And in case you're not the sneakers kind of guy, Shoeology has something to offer you, too... Boots. Covering all their grounds, Shoeology has both a desert and an ankle boot that are perfect for an edge that you've probably been looking for but quite possible didn't find something that fit the bill. Curious to see what they all look like? Check the images below. Trends are always changing and it's become required of brands to change with them. Shoeology is the perfect example of just that - change and updates. If you're in the market for a pair, I would definitely give this brand a shot. And get them while you can. You can pre-order your perfect pair on ShoeologyNYC.com. Have any questions, comments, or feedback? Feel free to share them below.
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Live and Love in the Moment
Tonight, as I write this, I write from the heart. All thought is out the window. No voices in my head are able to overpower that of my soul.
One of the scariest things in life is losing sight of who you are. I've done it. We all have. Fear, jealousy, anger, and envy control the very essence of who we are. We live out of fear. Act out of jealousy. Say things out of anger. Resent out of envy. We become blinded by our own incapability to truly appreciate the essence of what or who stands right in front of us.
My entire life, I lived in fear of being alone. I have not only been abandoned by my father, but have abandoned myself in the courses that I have chosen throughout my life. At certain points of my life, I abandoned my good judgement. I abandoned my ability to decipher right from wrong, becoming enveloped in a clouded vision that blurred the lines that separated the two. I, as we all have to some degree, have allowed myself to act out of selfishness.
This same selfishness becoming the reason I was unable to see how great things were in those moments. Always wanting, 'needing', and asking for more - I had desires that did not stem from who I really am, but from who I thought I was supposed to be in accordance with what I learned, was taught, and picked up from society.
Society is the angel of death. Society is the root to all we know. By allowing ourselves to become consumed by a society that is always wanting more. More land, more wealth, more freedom. Why must we always want more? Our desire for more in life takes away our ability to see that what we have is enough.
Yes, some have less than you or I, while others have more. But this difference in lifestyle does not mean we are different in the essence of who we are as individuals.
You and I are not much different from each other.We've both experienced pain, hardship, sadness, disappointment, anger. The list goes on.We have all experienced the same cycle of emotions to which we cling.We cling to them because we believe they are the very root of who we are as individuals.
In feeling these emotions, we say that we are learning and that things will get better at some unforeseen time in the future. But why must we fool ourselves into believing that the future holds the answers to who and what we are? Why must be believe that only life in the future is our salvation and the past is our hell?
We live in a delusion of time.
Now let me ask you this, when is the last time you sat down, looked around the room or area in which you are sitting, and thought 'I am grateful for all that is around me.' I know you have a computer and the internet to match. If you didn't, you wouldn't be reading this at this moment in time. Have you thought about what it means to have such luxuries?
Now, I am not saying be grateful for the material items you have around you. Not at all. Rather, I am encouraging you to be grateful for the life you are living at this moment.
Life is so precious. Life is so precious, but we seemingly forget that it can be taken away just as quickly as our eyes blink. We know not when our end will come, so why must we always put our faith in what will come to us? It is ok to have hopes, dreams, and goals for your future, but what good are they if they take away focus from what you can do now to work toward them?
This core value in appreciating life every moment that I am living is what I lost sight of.
In my selfishness, I pursued a career in fashion that I felt was the very essence of who I was.
Designer shoes, coat, suits - you name it, something within me felt compelled to 'need' it. But why? What good did it bring into my life beyond the short-lived rush that I felt when purchasing. The answer to this is absolutely nothing.
Life isn't about the instant gratification that we feel when we satiate our needs, wants and desires with things like sex, drugs, shopping, or any other short-lived action that only masks the problems that we truly have.
The problems that we have are with realizing that we don't need these things to be happy. Self-esteem, confidence, and love for yourself do not come from any external force - it all comes from within.
Loving yourself and loving life are the most important and most valuable things that we can give ourselves in our lifetime. And the best thing about them? They are all free. They do not cost us anything other than the energy we put into our short-lived pursuits.
We are not defined by what we wear, where we work, what care we drive, or how much we make. These things don't matter. Rather, we should be defining ourselves by how powerfully we can truly appreciate the present moment we are currently living.
I would be lying if I said to you that you will not feel sadness, pain, or heartbreak in your lifetime. However, the way in which we accept what is and move forward is what defines us. We cannot live in the past and we cannot look to the future as the reason to continue living. Now is the moment we should be living. Forgiving those who have hurt us and letting go of all resentment toward them. Resentment is the fuel that keeps our negative emotions alive. They prevent us from forming meaningful relationships, and they sometimes ruin the relationships we are in. Why would we want to do this to ourselves?
Letting go of all your negativity is the only real way we can truly be grateful and appreciative of what we have and who we are. In this, I ask you all to simply remind yourselves to love, cherish, and value every moment that you are living. Every second that passes is precious, and in order to truly live our lives with joy, we must realize that every moment is worth appreciating.
Live your life with an open heart and an open mind. Don't push away great opportunities and people that may cross your path simply because you are fearful that they may not work out in the way you would hope. Don't think about it. Just accept what is and move forward with the open mind and open heart that are necessary to really cherish what is right in front of you.
Living in the moment is all we can do and all we can control, and oftentimes we cannot control, we can only accept.
Accept what and who is in your life for what and who they truly are. And I promise that in doing this, you will feel no fear, pain, anger, resentment, or envy any longer. While your gratitude may be short-lived as you leave the confines of your room and delve back into a warped society, you can at least know that you were able to appreciate them for a moment. And that, in essence, is the most amazing gift you can give yourself - the ability to love life just the way it is is the most precious gift in the world.


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The Princess Palatine with a valet. François de Troy. 1680.
"I believe that the histories that will be written about this court after we are gone will be better and more entertaining than any novel, and I am afraid that those who come after us will not be able to believe them and think they are just fairy tales."
- Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatine


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Skateboarding is a popular sport and activity that is enjoyed by many young people. However, this activity can be a recipe for injuries. With skateboarding, fractures are a frequent type of injury. There are cases of concussion and brain damage. Deaths occur, due to falling off, and collisions with motor vehicles.
More than half of skateboarding injuries and falls are caused by riding on irregular surfaces. Wrist injuries are the most common and result in sprain and fractures. Experienced skaters suffer injuries that result from falling, rocks and riding on irregular surfaces.
To avoid cases of accidents and injuries, here are simple safety tips and precautions we need to observe to be on the safe side.
Have Safety Gear
First, helmets are a must. Every skater should wear a helmet. The helmet should fit correctly, by sitting on top of the head in a level position. It should not rock on any side. The helmet straps should be well buckled, though not too tight. Apart from the helmet, every skateboarder should wear wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads and mouth guards.
When you wear a helmet, check on the position of the eyes, ears, and mouth. When you position the helmet on the head, ensure that you can see its bottom rim. Your helmet straps are supposed to form a V shape under your ears after they are buckled. As you open your mouth wide, you should be able to feel the helmet hug tight your head, else tighten those straps.
There are boards of varying characteristics and dimensions for different types of riding. Read these boards to make a better choice according to your weight. Make use of padded jackets and shorts as well as padding for knees, hips, and elbows. Wrist braces and special skateboarding gloves come in handy to protect the palms in case of fall.
Learn how to Fall
Irrespective of if you are a beginner or a pro, falling while skating is inevitable. Learning how to fall may help to reduce chances of serious injury. In case you are losing your balance, learn how to crouch down on your skateboard so that you don't fall with much impact. When you have to fall, the idea is to land on the fleshy part of your body. When you fall, try to roll rather than observing the force with your arms. Try to relax your body rather than going stiff.
Safe use of Skateboard
You need to give your board a safety check each time before you make a ride. Always wear safety gear and never ride in the street. If you have to ride on public transport routes, observe the city laws and don't ride on restricted traffic zones. Do not skate in crowds of non-skaters, as these people may get scared when you are speeding and move to the direction of your path. Ensure only one person rides a skateboard. Never hitch on a ride from a bicycle or car, at it can prove to be too dangerous in case you lose your balance.


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Sprinkler Bros Sprinkler System Installation And Maintenance in Modesto, CA
Should you need to cut down on your water bills and eliminate a lot of the hassle involved in tending to yards and landscape, then maintaining a good irrigation system in proper working order is important. Well-designed systems are equally quicker and much more reliable than manually watering. This is what Sprinkler Bros in Modesto, CA does. We focus on delivering and maintaining high quality automated irrigation systems for both commercial and residential customers. When they're functioning correctly, automatic sprinklers keep total water consumption down and also reduce the volume of water wasted. Our goal is to provide you with the best service you can experience and to utilize our extensive knowledge and expertise to offer you with a reliable, practical and cost effective sprinkler system with tons more.
Advantages Of An Irrigation System
- Watering your yard for the most part of the day, may be a rather boring chore particularly if you have a busy schedule. Why not automate the experience completely with a superior irrigation system?
- A reliable irrigation system will deliver exactly the needed quantity of water to every section of your landscape. The system will enable you to set the quantity of water you need in every zone.
- Good irrigation system designs take the dimensions, shape, and kind of lawn into account when they're installed. At Sprinkler Bros Modesto, CA a host of several sprinkler heads (eg oscillating, stationary, traveling, or revolving) could be utilized to guarantee each zone of turf gets the hydration it requires.
- To cut down on water, you could adjust your sprinklers to irrigate your garden through the morning hours when the temperature level is low. All types of changes can be made either during rainy periods or during water conservation periods.
- Yards are not all that a sprinkler system takes care of! Using the ideal design, your system can even keep flowers, hedges, trees, and shrubs of any sort perfectly hydrated. We will help you to achieve full coverage in one reliable, cost effective bundle. And this is why choosing Sprinkler Bros in Modesto, CA will be the best decision for all your landscape needs!
Why Choose Sprinkler Bros?
Sprinkler Bros Modesto, CA specialists provide the sprinkler services you need, when you need them. Client satisfaction is our top priority. For your peace of mind, Sprinkler Bros has a standard liability insurance coverage for both commercial and residential applications. Plus, we use only top-notch components to make sure that your irrigation system functions properly for all the many years ahead.
Sprinkler Bros in Modesto, CA provides a warranty for all of our projects, including labor and components. We supply the exact level of warranty protection on maintenance and service jobs that we present on new installs. We stand behind the quality of our work and never ask our clients to pay for the same job twice.
The real difference with working with Sprinkler Bros Modesto, CA is that we take the time to share the complete benefits of our expertise with you. If you're ready to invest in a superior sprinkler system, get in touch with our licensed and skilled irrigation professionals! Our experienced staff are specialists in the field and licensed in numerous other services.
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Sprinkler System Installation Modesto, CA
Our certified technicians perform a full irrigation system layout before installation. They calculate the suitable water pressures in every zone of your yard primarily on the kind of system that is required on your lawn. An efficient system is the optimal way to achieve the best efficiency and the lowest possible operating cost. Over the long run, with proper water propagation in every sprinkler head, you will notice your water bills decreasing due to water saving.
Sprinkler System Repair Modesto, CA
If your sprinkler system is damaged or inaccurate and you need support promptly, contact Sprinkler Bros certified technicians. The qualified professionals working with our company will diagnose mostly any sprinkler issue and present an accurate fixed-rate estimate for resolving it. Our team will guarantee that every irrigation repair Modesto, CA work we deliver will have a cost effective and reasonable rate, you have our word on it. Our maintenance expertise consists of: irrigation controller, valves, sprinkler heads, back flow prevention equipment, water drip system, and other crucial components.
Drip Irrigation Modesto, CA
Smart drip irrigation is becoming a significantly popular irrigating technique. House owners and commercial property favor the higher efficiency and lower water consumption that drip systems offer them. Our specialty in drip systems will make certain that it's an optimal design especially for desert regions in some areas of California. It's less complicated to design and install, can be less pricey than an irrigation system, and can even decrease health problems in vegetation linked to over-watering. Drip irrigation (that is also often referred to as trickle irrigation) provides a continuous low-volume stream of water directly on the soil your flowers are growing in.
Sprinkler Winterization Modesto, CA
For each winter season comes the yearly irrigation winterization procedures. There will always be remaining water within your system if you don't possess experience and drain the water yourself. Water left within your sprinkler system can freeze and crack the PVC pipes. Save yourself the problem and let a professional deal with the threat involved with blowouts. Sprinkler Bros Modesto, CA are prepared to deal with all kinds of water extraction procedures: auto drain, manual drain or blowout.
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Command More Business By Encouraging Customer Reviews
Solicitors, Dentists and Accountants are losing pre qualified business each and every day before that potential client even sets foot in their place of business and without even speaking to a representative of the business. How? The decision is based solely on what other people say about your business, through customer reviews and word of mouth online.
Having a prominent position on Google is no longer enough to guarantee that people will see your business as the authority in your niche, the best person to satisfy, meet and surpass their needs. The client is educated and does their research by uncovering information from several sources before making a decision on your business. In doing so these consumer savvy clients pay more attention and give more credibility to what other people say about your business over and above what you do.
Enter the new world of word of mouth marketing!
When presented with too many choices, consumers look for ways to separate what you do and how you do it from your competitors. Often this comes down to social proof in terms of customer reviews and testimonials about your business.
Finding these customer reviews, for the most part, is not too difficult. There are hundreds if not thousands of business review sites and local directories all over the internet that contain information about your business and give patrons of your business the opportunity to share how good you and your services really are. The most important thing to remember is that once a review is posted online about your business it is there forever. Whether it is positive or negative.
It is estimated that one in four searches on the internet is a local search, a local search for example being "place name + service". The results that appear predominately show local business directories and that is why it is important to make sure your listings are complete and you are aware of user generated content on them.
5 Local business directories that you should keep your eyes on.
1. Google Plus Local for Business
Formerly known as Google Places, Google Plus Local allows businesses to register themselves with Google, or claim a listing that Google has created on your behalf. The listing is visible on Google Maps, as well as displaying in search results, with extended information and data available at a glance when a user searches for your business name and the service your business represents in your location.
Take the time to complete all relevant information about your business. The more Google knows about your business the better it can represent you in local search, maps or listings when people are searching for your services.
Put in place a campaign where you approach your clients to leave reviews on your Google Plus Profile about the services they have received. The more positive reviews you have, the more Google will begin to trust your business and this can directly affect how your business ranks in local search.
This may seem like hard work, but don't just limit your review campaign to Google plus local, ask customers to also leave reviews on some of the following sites as Google Plus local also collates and displays reviews about your business on these sites too.
2. Yell.
15 years ago the yellow pages would have been the go to source for local business searches but with the advancement in technology and the rise of search engines the online yell directory is not as popular as it once was. On the flip side because of the brand name being so well known, Yell is still a good place to register your business. Yell give the option to have a free listing and also offer several enhanced features designed to elevate your business in the directory for a fee.
Depending on the demographics of your targeted clients, the Yellow pages and Yell could be a valuable asset in generating clients.
3. Yelp!
With over 30 million reviews and 78 million unique monthly visitors Yelp is a big player in the local search arena. Couple that with the recent purchase of Qype, which in itself boasted more than 2 million local business reviews and 15 million unique monthly visitors, you can see not only that a lot of people are using the local directories but they are stopping to leave reviews.
Yelp is a full-fledged social community, complete with the ability to add friends, earn community reputations, a robust commenting system, and picture profiles. Because of its marked popularity and the fact that it has been courting users and reviews since 2004, Yelp! reviews rank well with search engines. In addition the reviews are generally seen as reputable and trustworthy and Yelp! continues to weed out fake reviews from their system. Find out what others are saying about your business and claim your Yelp listing!
4. Yahoo! Local Listings
Yahoo! Local Listings are similar in format to Google. Complete with a map and full landing page, Yahoo! Local listings rank above organic search results, below the top three pay-per-click listings but crucially above the fold.
Although Yahoo does not get the same amount of traffic as Google there is no reason to ignore what could be a very lucrative local lead generation strategy for your business. The simple fact that Yahoo is not as popular as Google means that quite often businesses overlook Yahoo to concentrate on Google which gives you a greater opportunity to rank for your location and service with less competition.
Promote your Yahoo! Local Listing as you would any of your other business assets. It is free to create and is only limited by the effort and content you include to make your business stand out from the rest. Get your Yahoo! Map Listing started.
5. FreeIndex
FreeIndex is another site that is increasingly growing in popularity and has the benefit of reviews being aggregated into your Google plus local page
As with the other directories it is customisable to represent your business and your clients can leave their testimonials to share how great your business services are. The listing is free and is another great way to promote your business locally online.
As a business owner it is crucial to get your name and your brand in front of as many interested people as possible. What better way than getting it in front of people who are actively searching for your business in your local area.
Business directory listings allow you to position yourself in front of your audience and also to showcase the great work that you are providing your clients as well as a platform to shout about the excellent experience they have received at your hands through glowing customer reviews.


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It's been another terrible, no good, very bad week for the left, and it isn't over yet. We could still get another Democrat or trade union running for cover over the disaster that is the unfolding of Obamacare. We certainly haven't seen the last of the left's bitter clingers complaining about the four Democratic Senators who extended their own right of self-preservation to the rest of us by voting down the gun bill. Obama's outburst yesterday wins the Oscar for the Most Petulant Performance by a President since Woodrow Wilson went off on Republican senators in 1917: "A little group of willful men, representing no opinion but their own, have rendered the great government of the United States helpless and contemptible." And we know how that story turned out for Wilson.
And remember how Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Janet "The System Worked" Napolitano tried to rebrand terrorism as "man-caused disasters" in the early innings of the Obama regime? I'd love to see her try that one again this week. Meanwhile, remember how the New York Times featured Bill Ayers on September 11, 2001 saying he regretted having not engaged in more domestic terrorist activity? Well, the Los Angeles Times tried to complete with the NY Times on Monday, with this headline and story: "With Al Qaeda Shattered, U.S. Counter-Terrorism's Future Unclear."
Lost in the shuffle this week is what appears to be the rout if not total collapse of the cornerstone of Europe's climate change policy—it's much vaunted carbon trading system. On Tuesday the European Parliament voted down a last-ditch attempt to prop up the failing carbon trading system. As the Wall Street Journal put it yesterday: "One of the great policy bubbles of our times has been cap and trade for carbon emissions, and on Tuesday It may have popped for good. . . When even Europe recognizes the folly of artificially raising energy prices, the anticarbon obsessives have lost in their own climate-change temple."
During the debate over the measure on Monday, UKIP Party rep Godfrey Bloom had fun taunting the "denialists" of the current pause in global warming—this one-minute clip is worth a look:
Also be sure to savor this Reuters story about how scientists are "struggling" to explain the current lack of warming. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency in Paris is out with a report yesterday showing that despite nearly $2 trillion in investment in "clean" energy in recent years, there's been no progress in reducing the carbon intensity of the world's energy supply. As the IEA's executive director told The Guardian:
"Despite much talk by world leaders, and a boom in renewable energy over the past decade, the average unit of energy produced today is basically as dirty as it was 20 years ago."
How do you spot climatefail? Like this:
The IEA said that coal-fired generation grew by 45% between 2000 and 2010, far outpacing the 25% growth in non-fossil fuel generation over the same period.
I'll have an article in the Weekly Standard out this Saturday that surveys the climate and energy beat. Stay tuned. . .
Meanwhile, that MENSA member John Kerry has struck again. Today he referred to the Boston Red Sox adopted theme song "Sweet Caroline" as "Sweet Adeline." We can file that next to his rendering of "Lambert Field" in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the "Yoo-cah" Mountain nuclear waste site in Nevada. (But that would be "Ne-VAH-da" to Kerry anyway.)
One last item, to follow up on my notice of the passing of Jonathan Winters the other day. A lot of people, including Robin Williams in the New York Times, recall Winters' extraordinary improvisations with a stick on the Jack Parr show back in the early 1960s. Here it is:


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A vegetarian cajun dish made in chow mein noodles and with a lightened-up creamy sauce. This dish can be ready in under 30 minutes and you can add a protein of choice if desired.
This recipe is one you are going to want to have and use over and over again.
And here's why – let me give you three quick reasons:(1) It's the perfect side dish OR main dish. (2) This dish is totally customizable to your personal preferences. And (3) it's a pretty healthy while still being a flavor-filled dish.
Are you convinced yet? 😉
So I said it was super customizable – totally is. You can basically pick the vegetables you want, and, using the measurements indicated, you can make it just how you like it.
For this particular dish I used an assortment of sweet bell peppers (I love the miniature ones!), roma tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, and yellow summer squash. You can leave out or increase certain amounts of any one of those vegetables too.
And the other thing I mentioned – you can also add in a protein if desired. I personally think chicken would be great, but I think there are tons of options that would work out great. A thinly sliced flank steak would be super yummy…
The sauce that coats these vegetables and chow mein noodles is lightened-up and packs a kick. You can thank the cajun seasoning for the whole "kick" part though.
The other ingredients are pretty simple – vegetable or tomato broth (chicken broth if you aren't doing this vegetarian), low-fat milk, some cream cheese, and a tiny bit of flour. I used the full-fat cream cheese because there is so little of it in the dish, but feel free to use a lower fat or even a neufchâtel cheese.
Don't forget to use your chopsticks! (I'm still practicing. AKA dropping all the food every time I try…)
- 1 package (6 ounces) chow mein noodles
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup white onion
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup assorted sweet bell peppers
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 1/2 cup yellow squash
- 1/2 cup broccoli
- 1/3 cup roma tomato
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning based on personal preference
Follow package directions to cook the chow mein noodles. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Wash and then prep the vegetables: chop the onion, julienne the peppers (thin slices from top to bottom), cut the squash into small pieces, chop the broccoli into small pieces, and chop the roma tomato.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Stir around until fragrant - about 30-45 seconds.
Add in the peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add in the remaining vegetables and continue to stir until they are tender about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat. Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and place it over the vegetables. Cover the saucepan with a lid and allow the cream cheese to melt over the vegetables.
While the cream cheese is melting, add the chicken or vegetable broth (chicken if this isn't vegetarian) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the milk.
Very slowly add in the flour whisking the mixture constantly. Allow mixture to simmer on low until slightly thickened. Add in the Cajun seasoning.
Stir the vegetables and make sure the cream cheese is all melted.
Combine the vegetables and liquid and stir.
Stir in the noodles and serve immediately.
Here are some more pasta dishes:
{One Pot} Spring Veggie Pasta Dish
Simple Penne Pasta with a Lightened-up Parmesan Cream Sauce


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I stopped by to tell you guys that I appreciate you all so much and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. As you know I haven't posted in some time. I do intend to get back to something similar to a regular schedule soon, but it will most likely be a monthly post not a weekly one. My Rock County Park posts are on hold till Spring. I have another cool and interesting Rock County History thing lined up to begin in the spring as well and there is a post in the works that I am hoping to have completed soon.
When I began this blog it was with the intent to speak to the history of the County and how it's towns and villages began and grew from what some would consider a wilderness to what we are now. I hit a bit of a research snag and that portion of my project was put on the back burner for a bit. I do have every intent to get back to that aspect of my project, but the snag was actually a good thing.
What I first thought was a roadblock was actually a detour that led me back to the beginning. I recognized that although white people didn't begin coming into this area until the late 1700's, there were people already here before the trappers began to arrive! And, this is where Rock County's story must begin. I have been researching these Native Americans and they are an interesting group of people with a story that should be told and I hope to have this post ready for you soon.
Have a Wonderful Holiday ❤ Sharon


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Wrongful Death
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In Alabama, wrongful death claims may be brought as a result of any wrongful act or omission and often result from incidents such as:
- Car wrecks
- Nursing home neglect
- Tractor trailer wrecks
- Product defects
- Medical malpractice
- Construction accidents
A wrongful death that occurs in Alabama is governed by the Alabama Wrongful Death statute. Under this statute, a wrongful death occurs where an individual has committed a "wrongful act, omission or negligence" that results in the death of another person. In order for the plaintiff to establish wrongful death, the defendant must have engaged in misconduct, or acted with carelessness, and such actions must have directly caused the death of the deceased.
Under Alabama law, damages in wrongful death lawsuits are punitive and imposed for the preservation of human life and to deter similar wrongful conduct. are generally brought for losses sustained by family members of the deceased or beneficiaries of the deceased's estate. Although more than one heir may be entitled to compensation for the death of a family member, under Alabama law, only a personal representative of the deceased, or a custodial parent of a minor, may bring the actual lawsuit. An experienced wrongful death attorney can help you determine who this representative may be or how one can be appointed.Liability for Wrongful Death
In pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a deceased individual, family members or beneficiaries are only entitled to punitive damages under the Alabama Wrongful Death statute. Punitive damages are an award of compensation meant to punish the wrongdoer and deter him or her from committing other bad acts in the future. The Alabama Wrongful Death statute does not allow family members or beneficiaries to pursue claims compensating them for their loss, known as compensatory damages.
Additionally, a wrongful death lawsuit must be brought within two years of the death of the deceased.
These provisions of Alabama law can make it challenging to obtain a verdict in a wrongful death case. It is important to seek out a veteran attorney with extensive experience handling wrongful death lawsuits to assist you in pursuing such a claim.Dedicated Representation During This Difficult Time
If you have recently suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of another's wrongful actions, the Alabama personal injury attorneys at Siniard, Timberlake & League, P.C., are here to assist you. Our experience and success with wrongful death lawsuits allows us to provide compassionate and dedicated legal assistance. We understand that it can be difficult to consider the prospect of a legal battle after a traumatic event, but our qualified attorneys will work to help you successfully navigate this process. Call (256) 536-0770 or (800) 804-2502 for a free confidential consultation, or contact us online.


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Here's what's new for the 168 Film Project Competition:
On the set of "Blood" 2013
Producers Note:
All deadlines for competition entry, production and submission are the same for all teams worldwide. Note for International Teams: your deadline has moved from what was previously published.
Production start and turn-in times will be entirely in PACIFIC TIME, so please adjust your clocks.
We have greatly improved the new Producer Dashboard, which will lead you step-by-step through the submission process.
To be eligible for awards, all films must begin uploading onto our Web portal by the submission deadline. Competitors will also have a week to submit a screening copy for best possible look and sound at the 168 Film Festival.
KidVids: At 168 we highly value children. If we lose a generation, we lose vital assets in society. So an increase the quality and quantity of kids films is an investment in our future. We are pleased to announce this new Film Entry Type.
KidVids are NOT speed films, so writing and production may begin immediately on these 5-minute or less films (completed paperwork and assigned verse required). These are simpler films. They should be fun and instructive of principles found in the assigned verse. Before production, the producer must specify age range of the target audience, i.e. 3-5 year-olds - "G" rated, 6-10 year-olds - "G or PG" (The spirit of these film ratings is a return to the very conservative standards of 1950's media. This will be strictly enforced).
KidVids turn-in deadline is the same as all other films. You needn't put kids on screen, but it's a good idea. We will have a dedicated KidVid representative to assist you in making your film great. KidVids compete in a separate category.
Prizes for 2014: $20,000 in Cash and Prizes to be announced. Best Write of Passage Spotlight Film $500, Best KidVid $500, Best Evangelista $500.
Dates and Fee Schedule can be found here
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HDR (i.e. accreditation to supervize PhD research)
In France, the accreditation to supervize PhD research (called HDR in French) is a national diploma for higher education that is is possible to obtain after a PhD. It was created in 1984 according to the Savary law. This diploma allows to be a supervisor of the Thesis, to apply to a University professor position, and to act as a rapporteur for Thesis defences.
In order to sit for the HDR examination, it is not necessary to hold a PhD degree, even if this is the most common case. During the year of the HdR examination, the reseacher has to be registrated at the university, and therefore, is recognized as a student.
"The accreditation to supervize PhD research validates the recognition of the high scientific level of the canddiate, the originality of his approach in a field of science, its ability to propose a research strategy in a broad scientific or technologic domain, and its ability to mentor young researchers."
The ownership of the accreditation to supervize PhD research (called HDR in French) is a generally necessary condition inorder to be the supervisor of a PhD student, whereas basic daily supervision of a PhD student can be done by a PhD researcher.
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Varonis has an interesting Christmas present for you this holiday season: a video series that takes you through what you need to do to better secure your home, devices and family members during your holiday break. We all have "honey-do" lists for the holiday season and some Bowl games to watch, but I'm suggesting that you watch these videos between football games to prepare your house for what is likely to be a nasty cybersecurity year in 2017.
Now most of you probably don't need to view many of these videos, but I'm willing to bet that your kids or other family members may not be as well versed in how to behave safely -- particularly why it is important to keep your smartphones and PCs patched.
Network and Device Exposures
The Varonis Videos: Passwords and More
The first video is basically an overview of the segments, the background of the speaker, Troy Hunt, and what he is going to talk about.
The second video is on passwords and how to create a good one. Passwords are a hot button for me because they are inherently unsecure and people do stupid things like using PASSWORD, QWERTY, or more recently, ITSUCKS!. Apparently, when IT found that most employees were using that last password and said it could be used no more, employees just added modifiers, like ITSUCKSALOT. Hunt suggests a phrase that you can remember instead, and a different one for each service. To remember them, use a password manager. The best ones securely create unique passwords and recall them.
The fourth video is on why you need to do software updates. These updates improve the product, the improve its reliability (bug fixes), and patch security problems. To assure you are secure and your product remains reliable, Hunt recommends you install updates. This isn't just updating your PC but your routers and all your IoT devices (including your car), as well.
The fifth video is about how to protect your smartphone from hackers. I've seen demonstrations where a remote attacker has activated cameras and microphones remotely to turn a phone into a listening device and even seen an Android phone caused to catastrophically overheat, destroying the battery. Hunt suggests you use biometrics to log into your phone, and prefers phones like the latest iPhones and my DTEK 60 from BlackBerry over those that don't have it. Hunt then talks about apps that ask for too much access and suggests you avoid them because they may be funded by selling your personal information. If you don't like the permissions, don't load the app. Finally, don't side load; always use the app stores because these apps have been curated.
The sixth video is on protecting your home from IoT devices that can open your home up to attack. Hunt spends a lot of time on webcams, like baby monitors, which have been infamous for being hacked, advising you replace default passwords or create passwords for those devices that don't have them, particularly webcams. He gives examples of devices like the LIFX lightbulb, iKettle, Ring Doorbell (with built-in webcam), XiongMai webcams and DVRs (these were used to do DOS attacks on large websites), and the Nissan LEAF (no kidding), which aren't secure and leak your Wi-Fi password to attackers. The big takeaway is not to connect anything that doesn't need to be connected to the internet. A directly connected printer with Wi-Fi doesn't need to have Wi-Fi connected, for instance. And make sure the information that is shared is okay. For instance, security cameras don't monitor you, they monitor visitors. It is worth going to the end of this video for the story on the connected toilet.
Finally, the last video is a summary of what was covered before and, since I just gave you an overview, you likely don't need to watch this one.
Wrapping Up: Staying Safe in a Connected World
I've watched these videos so you don't have to watch all of them. I suggest you watch the one on phishing and the one on IoT devices, though, because you may not fully understand the exposures from my summaries. The password segment is important for anyone you know who just doesn't get how unsecure passwords are.
As a side note, I had a guy over at the house from Geek Squad and he immediately found I hadn't remembered to turn UPNP off on my router, which is a huge security hole, suggesting it may be wise for some of you to have a tech come over and make sure your routers and connected device settings are as secure as they can be made.
In the end, this is a great project over the holidays. You can do it from inside your home, you are protecting your family, and you can do a lot of this while you are watching football.
Have a wonderful, and safe, Christmas!
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Nick Compton, England Cricketer
As a professional sportsman, I've been fortunate enough to work with some top physio's over the years. However I had persistent groin problems which never improved. Richard gave me a more holistic yet complete view of my injury in context with the workings of the body. His attitude and professional approach has been refreshing. I've come to understand through Richard that no injury is isolated but instead it must be viewed in context of the whole body. I now feel like things are finally moving in the right direction
Yiolanda Koppel, TV Presenter
I first went to see Richard because I had an ache in my left shoulder blade which never seemed to go away. I had also been through quite a bit of stress, and my back felt tight in lots of different areas. After my first session, I already felt a lot looser, more open and the ache in my shoulder blade had gone completely. I found the overall treatment to be a very pleasant and helpful experience. Richard made me feel extremely relaxed in a very warm, friendly and comfortable environment. He also gave me some exercises which are easy to repeat throughout the day.
Lucy Keany, Public Programme Coordinator
I saw Anjlee during the last weeks of my pregnancy to get my body into the optimum alignment for birth. She quickly noticed my pelvis needed some adjustment and was able to alleviate the aches and pains I was having. After many years visiting chiropractors and osteopaths, I can say she is easily one of the best I've seen and is particularly skilled at understanding how pregnancy affects the body. It was a wonderful experience having osteopathy during pregnancy, and I left the sessions with a renewed sense of energy and release of tension in my body. I look forward to more sessions after the birth!
Nelly Lukava, Psychotherapist
I cannot recommend Thalbert's Qi Gong class highly enough. It is a place to come if you want to improve your health, want to relax, to get grounded and let go of stress. I am so grateful to find such a fantastic class and such a dedicated, kind and very experienced teacher. Can't wait to go to my next class".
Hugo Orchard-Lisle, Environmental Consultant
Having seen a range of chiropractors, physiotherapists and osteopaths over the last 8 years for a persistent back injury and related problems, following treatment and advice from Richard my back problems were treated with 100% success. In addition, joint and muscular pain elsewhere which I had learned to live with were dealt with effectively. Richard was enormously friendly and professional, and went about treatment with confidence and enthusiasm. Not only is daily life now considerably more comfortable, I am now able to play sport and train for triathlon events without problems.
Julie Edwards, Retired Headteacher
I first went to see Richard because I was suffering from a chronic pain in my back that was making sleep very difficult and giving me discomfort in my right arm for a good part of the day too. It was clear from the first session that Richard is an osteopath who is fascinated by and completely dedicated to his profession, and who is prepared to take endless trouble with his clients. My first consultation was very full and productive, and the following sessions have proved to be equally thorough and effective.
The treatment I have had has not only resulted in a marked improvement in my original problem; I have also realised that being in my late 50s doesn't have to mean that my body has to become stiffer and less flexible. Although I go swimming three times a week, as well as taking other regular exercise, I was beginning to think that physical movement was inevitably going to become more difficult as I got older, and that I had to resign myself to aches and pains.
However, since having regular sessions with Richard, I have come to realise that this is far from inevitable, and that with his help and advice, I can adopt a healthier posture and regain my physical flexibility and ease of movement, as well as addressing specific problems such as the one that brought me to him in the first place.
Mark Fleming, Sports & Recreation Officer
My back was hurt during an accident at work. I first went to a Physiotherapist and then to another Osteopath. After that I underwent a course of acupuncture and massage treatments. When that didn't work I went back to the previous Osteopath. I finally contacted Richard who I am familiar with and he said I should give him a try. After only 3 treatments I had made more progress than all the other treatments put together. I am no longer receiving treatment and only following a set of exercises which Richard has given me. He is still in regular contact with me to monitor my progress. I wish I had gone to him sooner.
Kerry Miles, Financial Advisor
I went to see Richard due to neck and back pain that I experienced during my pregnancy. I was getting a lot of pain whilst sitting at a desk at work. Richard took a holistic view of the problem. He not only solved the symptoms but got the root of the problem and resolved the issue itself. This was done through physical treatment and stretching and strengthening exercises. He even advised me on my work station and suggested changes that helped tremendously. Throughout my treatment Richard was very accommodating to my pregnancy which gave me even more comfort. Richard is also a very nice and warm individual and I would highly recommend his services.
Mel Cupper, Graphic Designer
Before meeting Richard I explored other therapies such as physiotherapy and acupuncture but remained frustrated. I became unable to do the things I loved and depression began to creep into my life. During our first session Richard was able to pinpoint all the areas of tension and explain exactly why I was in pain. His anatomical knowledge combined with his ability to talk in a non clinical and relaxing manner made the whole experience an education. Afterwards, I felt truly liberated, not only because he was able to address and explain the issue I was struggling with for years, but he also relieved me of tension I'd been inadvertently carrying for years. Richard's extensive understanding of dietary needs, exercises and postural advice are exceptional. However above all I'd say that his compassion and sense of humour are what makes him a fantastic practitioner.
Keith Mitchell, Retired
I was working as a chauffeur and was suffering from pain in the upper back, due to stress and long hours. After a few sessions with Richard Emmerson the pain went and I was able to drive over 300 miles from London to Cumbria without the slightest twinge. My posture has also improved as I now stand with a straight back, instead of my stooping posture of before. Every time I see Richard it's like embarking on a voyage of personal discovery!
Delphine Sylvian, Travel Agent
I had plantar fasciitis in both my feet for over 9 months before I met Richard. Previously, I went to a physiotherapist and saw several orthopaedic specialists who gave me cortisone injections which actually made it worse! With a few session of osteopathy with Richard, my condition improved a lot. I appreciated that he was not just looking at my symptoms but searching for the root cause. He has reduced the pain in my feet together with my niggling back problems (due to posture) and also helped improve the condition of my skin.
Deji Davies, City trader / Semi-Professional footballer
I went to see Richard with consistent lower back pain, brought on primarily by playing football regularly. I had been suffering the discomfort for over 6 months and had had past consultations with Harley Street doctors, pain specialists and physios, all of which had proved largely ineffective. Within two sessions with Richard my pain was dramatically reduced and my range of movement improved substantially. Through additional sessions, Richard helped me develop core muscle strengthening techniques, which have helped reduce my pain to a far more manageable level and it is now almost non existent. Richard is very thorough and helpfully explains the reasons behind each of his techniques. I'd most definitely recommend him to anyone suffering from injury, sports related or otherwise.
Mike Edward, Barrister
After entering the Paris Marathon with a group of friends, I injured my groin through overtraining. I was barely able to walk, let alone run and was on the verge of pulling out of the Marathon. A close friend recommended Richard to me two months before the start of the race.
Richard took a holistic approach to my injury. My treatment involved a mixture of manipulations, deep tissue massage and strength-building exercises. He made sure my whole body was working properly rather than simply focusing on my injured groin. He also analysed my running style and suggested several changes to take pressure off my groin. I learned a great deal about the interconnections within the body and how problems in one area can lead to pain in another.
I saw an improvement in my condition with each session and Richard's constant positive attitude helped me to believe that I could get to Paris. I completed the Marathon in 3 hours 54 minutes. I was pretty pleased given that I'd been on the point of pulling out just two months previously. As well as helping me to complete the Marathon, Richard has also given me a raft of training and lifestyle advice for me to take forward.


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Jake is one of our Amish neighbors...and he didn't come empty handed...
Before you wonder...no...he didn't bring us a half eaten pie! It just didn't take us long to
This is an Apple Snitz pie...usually just referred to as a Snitz pie around here. It's a pie that the Amish make often, and this one came our way because Jake's son was hosting Church at his house the next day. When you host Church, you also provide lunch, and this is a staple at this meal.
I've never made one of these, but they're quite good. The filling tastes kind of like apple butter. Here's a recipe that I found...
2 cups dried apples (snitz)
1 1/2 cups warm water
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Soak apples in water overnight.
Cook apples in the water they were soaked in.
When soft, mash the apples and add the sugar, cinnamon and cloves
Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
Cover with second crust and seal edges, cutting several slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 425 * for 15 minutes. Reduce heat and bake at 370 * for 35 more minutes.
Makes one 9" pie
Have you ever tasted one of these?
I'm trying something new...and linking to Alphabe-Thursday.


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The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members and executive committee officers to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation exists to seek private and public resources to support the needs of students, faculty and staff of Spartanburg Community College."The SCC Foundation could not operate without the dedicated service of the 21 community leaders who selfishly give of their time and talents to further our mission of assisting the college," explains Bea Walters Smith, SCC's executive director of Advancement and the Foundation. "These men and women are talented individuals who bring years of professional expertise to the college with the goal of helping ourstudents, faculty and staff, and ensuring that our Foundation seeks private and public resources to fulfill our mission and vision."The following individuals were elected to serve on the executive committee for a one-year term (July 2017-June 2018):Chair - Grant Burns, AFL InternationalVice Chair - Linda Hannon, Duke EnergySecretary - Clarence Batts, Community VolunteerTreasurer - Kathy Sinclair, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare SystemNewly elected individuals to the board, who will serve a three-year term (July 2017-June 2020), include the following:John McGinnis, Roebuck Wholesale Nursery, RoebuckRev. J. W. Sanders, Jr., Bethel Baptist Church, GaffneyMartha "Sissy" Brock, Community Volunteer, GaffneyCharlotte "Cha" Gee, Community Volunteer, SpartanburgJoe Hines, Santuc Precision, UnionJohn Robbins, The Timken Co., UnionWarren Snead, Cooper Standard, SpartanburgReturning board members include the following:Dr. Charles Fogarty, Spartanburg Medical Research, SpartanburgShirley M. Howell, Community Volunteer, WoodruffWallace E. Johnson, Community Volunteer, SpartanburgDaniel Lawrence, Kohler Co., SpartanburgPaul Lehner, Leigh Fibers, Inc, WellfordWilliam Mayrose, Community Volunteer, SpartanburgDr. Peter Moore, Community Volunteer, SpartanburgRonald Murray, Community Volunteer, SpartanburgSara Robinson, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, SpartanburgDr. Diane Vecchio, Furman University, GreenvilleSmith adds, "We owe a heartfelt thank you to members who are rotating off the Foundation board this year. They have provided invaluable leadership and service and for that we are grateful." Retiring members include the following:Kitta Cates, Heathy Smiles, SpartanburgJames Moss, Moss Insurance, BlacksburgRicky McAbee, Roebuck Wholesale Nursery, RoebuckRuss Mathis, Sealed Air Corporation, GreenvilleCharlita Atchison, Atchison Transportation, SpartanburgPhotos of SCC Foundation Board of Director members are available for download at the following link:www.flickr.com/photos/sccsc/albums/72157682716897071


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So I've started on my next big adventure in World of Warcraft: being a responsible part of an officer corps.
To be honest, I've held the rank of officer in a previous guild--more a social guild than a raiding one--but I do not really think that counts. My promotion to officer there was more an acknowledgement that I had earned seniority, rather than because I had any sort of duty to perform. That doesn't mean I did nothing at all. I tended to be the behind-the-scenes counselor, helping guildies work out issues, passing on concerns to the guild master, etc. I had stuck by the guild through at least three splinterings, watching people break off en masse to form their own guilds and then come sheepishly back when they realized that running a guild was not as easy as it looked. (It was a point of pride for the guild master that, "They always come back.")
Because of that experience and because of the things I have read on the Guild Relations forum, I have become a strong believer that guild officers need jobs, and if there isn't a job to be done, a promotion to officer is not necessary. This is why, whenever someone would tell me, "They should make you an officer," I would laugh and tell them that seniority was not a good reason to make someone an officer.
But for the last few weeks, I have had a job. I am the healing officer, in charge of organizing the healers, helping them, making recommendations, etc.
The idea was a little scary at first, but only because it was new. I knew I could do it, and I knew that once I got some practice, I would settle into the position well. Part of me was concerned, simply because I did not have a bunch of level 80 healing alts, so I did not intuitively know all the abilities of each class, as Dreg used to be able to do. But self-confidence and self-esteem come from meeting and surpassing challenges, not from sitting back with one's feet propped up, drinking hot chocolate. (Yum!)
I have heard and I believe that hard work can make up for lack of natural talent. And so I determined to overcome my lack of natural talent by hard work.
In addition to the research I have done (and still do), I have a couple of people in the guild whose suggestions have been invaluable. I truly appreciate their insights in helping me understand their classes better. After all, many minds working on the same problem can bring more ideas and more possibilities to the table. And I think it is working out, so far. (It will get better from here . . .)
I know there is more to being in a leadership position than the obvious. Recently I caught a glimpse of another side of officership: the part where you have to put up with the less desirable traits of people you cannot ignore.
I had a particular person whispering me over and over, telling me that so-and-so obviously was having a bad night and was not performing as well as he should be, so I should sit him and bring in the whisperer, who would, basically, shine and save the day . . . I finally told him the truth: that while I can offer suggestions, I'm not the one who ultimately decides who is brought in to the raid. Then he stopped whispering me about it.
What does this tell me?
1. It tells me that the whisperer thinks I obviously need help to see that someone is not performing well. This indicates to me that the whisperer does not particularly respect my abilities, which, admittedly, cuts a bit into my pride, but which is more annoying than insulting.
Now, as I've said, I don't mind suggestions from people who can offer insights. But please, offer help directly and in a manner which will benefit the entire raid, even if it does not involve you. My most valued advisor will sometimes suggest that he be sat for an encounter to bring in a player with an ability which may possibly be more helpful in downing the boss. This is the kind of attitude which lets an officer know you really are trying to help the raid, not just working for your own ends.
2. It tells me that the whisperer is not above cutting down his fellow guildies to get what he wants. This disgusts, rather than impresses me. Cream rises naturally to the top; it doesn't have to beat the milk to the bottom.
Later on in the evening, I vented a little about this to my husband, who is the director of a training facility with something around 70 employees. He laughed and said, "Welcome to command, Honey!"
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Often times I find it challenging to draw a nude model without a story behind the pose. That was what happened in my life drawing class tonight. I practically hit the brick wall and did not like any of my drawings until Stuart who is my life drawing instructor approached and told me to think of a story behind the pose and put them in a situation. Once I did that, everything was so much more easier and fun to draw! I was more relaxed and focused and ideas kept pouring in! I remember reading about the importance of the story behind the pose from Walt Stanchfield's "Drawn To Life" but I guess I was blinded by the importance of the gesture itself and forgot that there's always a story that support the pose.
Anyway, here are some of my favorites from tonight's class!
(3-5 minute poses) done with Sharpie on newsprints.


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They are finally here! The new & improved FuzziBunz Elite one-size pocket diaper is back in stock. We are excited to hear that the testers love the improvements to one of our best-selling diapers of all time.
What's new?
A wider crotch. This will allow the Elite to fit a larger range of babies; including those chunky monkeys and toddlers! Don't worry, they still fit the bitty babies just fine.
A wider pocket. No more struggling to stuff your inserts into the pocket. The new wider pocket is even wide enough that dad can help stuff the pockets now.
Now with microfiber inserts. FuzziBunz found that customers prefer the microfiber over the minky inserts so they switched back to microfiber. If you love the minky, don't fear – they will still be available for purchase. Each diaper still comes with one newborn insert and one med-large insert.
Stretchier elastic and larger button holes. The stretchier elastic will give you a better fit; while the larger button holes will make it easier to adjust the size.
Same great warranty! FuzziBunz will continue to offer their lifetime warranty on the snaps and PUL.
Same great colors! FuzziBunz didn't change their beloved colors at all. In fact, they will be adding to their color scheme in the next 1-2 months to include black and some limited edition prints.
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Add one of the new and improved FuzziBunz Elite to your stash today! You can find them in-stock now at Kelly's Closet.