text:
Home > BY STYLE / COLOUR > Red Wines
(Details shown apply to the default selection)
Producer: Andeluna CellarsGrape Varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% MalbecOptimum Drinking: Within 6 yearsWine Style: Full bodied rich redAlcohol by Volume: 14.2%Closure: ScrewcapCountry: Argentina
Andeluna was created by its owner, international businessman H.Ward Lay (son of the founder of Lays – the parent company of Walkers crisps). The winery and vineyards are situated in the beautiful Uco Valley close to the town of Tupungato. This area, close to the Andes, is producing some of the best fruit in Argentina and according to us is already producing world-class Cabernet.
Tasting Note: Richly flavoured with a wonderful structure - well built and muscular. Blackberry, cherry and smoky oak aromas on the nose, sweet gripping tannins with notes of mocha, kirsch, peppers and spice on the palateStyle: Full bodiedVariety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% MalbecViticulture: The bunches were small and the yields low. Tupungato has high levels of sunshine hours and low rainfall. The winery irrigates with water from the snowmelt on the Andes MountainsRegion: MendozaSoil Type: Alluvial, sandy stone (good drainage)Winemaker: Silvio Alberto with consultant Michael RollandClosure: SyntheticFermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pumping over of skins to intensify colour and flavour. Aged in French and American oak for 8 – 10 months then a further 6 months in bottle before releaseAlcohol: 14.2%Food: Chilli con carne, grilled meats, bbq ribs, mature cheeseAwards: Silvio Alberto was recently recognised as Outstanding Winemaker of the Year in Argentina
Be the first to Write a Review for this item!
Los Haroldos Roble (Oak Cask) Malbec 2017£10.75
Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2016£11.55


text:
The Umicore Way. Dedication. Passion. Excellence. Innovation.
State-of-the-art chemicals and catalysts for industrial applications
Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry is part of the Umicore group, a global materials technology company with locations around the world. We pride ourselves in having over 50 years experience in the platinum group metals chemistry and 20+ years experience in organo-metallics. Through our dedication to continuous learning, we are committed to investing in sustainable technology.
At Umicore, our customer dedication shows. At Umicore, we create lasting value.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Les Impertinents (photo: Véronique Marchand)
Bluegrass in Belgium reports:
Dear friends
The Sons of Navarone give a free concert in Tervuren on Sunday 31 January at 20:00. The number of seats is limited, so you only get in by making a reservation by e-mail.
The Sons will also do a five-day tour in the UK in February. Details on their website. It seems the Sons are in great shape (except for one who has the 'flu and sounds more like a Snot of Navarone). They are on the cover of British Bluegrass News and will also be on the cover of the next issue of Bluegrass Europe magazine.
Belgium celebrates the arrival of a new bluegrassy band! Les Impertinents - with all except one member of the legendary Gold Rush.
Two American and one Dutch bluegrass bands are visiting Belgium soon: the Grascals, Hayseed Dixie, and 4 Wheel Drive. Check all details on the calendar of Bluegrass in Belgium.
Farm Hands – I Can't Go Home Anymore
4 days ago


text:
The Fighter by Kira Adams
(A Foundation Novel #2)
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance
Junior year was supposed to be some of the best
times of his life. Instead, Jace Austin lost not only his
mother, but also his identical twin brother. After time to heal and grieve, Jace was able to confront his inner demons, and open himself up to love.
Senior year is shaping up to be more of the same; another day, another roller coaster. His father believes Jace is to blame for the deaths in their family; drinking himself numb. He can't play the hero all the time, and one day soon Jace is going to come face to face with that reality—and let's face it, it won't be pretty.
Life is never perfect, and we aren't either. I feel like Kira Adams was able to capture that with Jace and his actions in The Fighter. His life is a very complex and complicated situation. I wouldn't want to imagine being in his shoes. I think Kira was able to capture the essence of Jace, his courage, his heart, with this book. I really enjoyed getting to know him better and watching the relationship between Jace and Peyton evolve.
I absolutely adore this series. I relate to it so much, and I think a lot of other readers will too. There are so many emotions injected in this story, but I love it! If you love honest and raw books, you will love The Fighter!
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review with no compensation.


text:
An Ontario Provincial Police officer has suffered "life-altering" injuries after he was struck by a goose while riding his motorcycle north of Barrie on Thursday.
Const. Peter Tucker, a 20-year veteran from the Niagara detachment and a member of the force's Golden Helmets Motorcycle Precision Team, suffered serious leg injuries, said OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes.
He would not speculate on whether Tucker will be able to walk again.
"He is undergoing treatment right now," Hawkes said outside Sunnybrook hospital. "But it's going to be a long road for recovery for this officer and his family."
At Queen's Park, Premier Kathleen Wynne expressed concern over the accident.
"My thoughts are with the officer and I hope the officer is able to recover completely," said Wynne, whose son-in-law is an OPP officer.
The accident happened around 9:20 a.m. during a VIP escort-training exercise with at least 14 other motorcycles. The escort was southbound on Highway 11 as it merges with Highway 400 when the goose flew into Tucker's path, causing him to lose control and hit the centre barrier, said OPP spokesman Const. Kerry Schmidt.
Tucker was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie and immediately transferred by ORNGE air ambulance to Sunnybrook in Toronto.
The highway was closed for several hours, but reopened by 1 p.m.
The Golden Helmets is a 20-member team of OPP officers who tour the province showcasing their skills at fairs, festivals and parades.
With files from Robert Benzie


text:
The Bounty Rewards program, located at www.bountyrewards.com.au (Site), is owned and operated by Bauer Media Limited(Bounty Rewards).
If you do not agree to the terms set out in these Terms of Membership, you must not register as a member of Bounty Rewards.
As a member of the Bounty Rewards program (Member), you may receive offers to purchase products and services and/or enter competitions (Special Offers) and invitations to participate in focus groups, telephone interviews and surveys (Research Offers) from Bounty Rewards on behalf of third party organisations (Clients). Special Offers and Research Offers are referred to collectively as 'Offers' throughout these Terms of Membership. Offers may include the ability to earn Bounty Rewards Dollars if you meet certain criteria.
Bounty Rewards may vary these Terms of Membership at any time. The most current version will always be located on the Site. Your continued use of the Site and your Bounty Rewards membership will be deemed to be your acceptance of any variation of these Terms of Membership.
You acknowledge that as a Member of Bounty Rewards, unless otherwise stated:
You must be 15 years of age or older;
You are an Australian permanent resident;
You agree to receive Special Offers and Research Offers;
All information contained in research surveys is strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any other party;
Bounty Rewards has no control over the content or subject matter of Offers;
Bounty Rewards Dollars are awarded according to the terms of each Offer;
You may participate once only in each Offer for which you qualify;
Only one Member per household may participate in each Offer; and
Bounty Rewards (Bounty Rewards) may track your use of the Site and may collect, use and disclose information received from you or collected through your use of the Site and Member registration in accordance the Bounty Rewards Australia Privacy Policy.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate information in the registration section of the Site and shall keep this information up to date.
You must immediately notify Bounty Rewards of any unauthorised use of your Bounty Rewards account if you become aware of such unauthorised use. You must keep your membership login and password secure.
As a Member of Bounty Rewards you may receive several types of Special Offer. Special Offers may be sent to you via a number of methods including but not limited to: email, SMS and post. The invitation will indicate the specific terms applicable to the Special Offer. Some Special Offers may include the ability to earn Bounty Rewards Dollars if you meet certain criteria. For example, Pay Per View Offers and Pay Per Purchase Offers (two of the types of Special Offer you may receive), which are defined below. For other types of Special Offer, details of how you can earn Bounty Rewards Dollars (if any are payable) will usually be included with the Special Offer.
"Pay Per View" – this is where payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars is tied to the viewing of marketing material accessible through a link in the invitation for that Special Offer. You will receive payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars for Pay Per View Offers if you satisfy all of the following criteria:
You are invited to participate in the Special Offer by way of an email invitation directly from Bounty Rewards;
You view the Special Offer by clicking on the link provided in the invitation prior to the close date, which will be specified in the invitation for the Special Offer; and
You comply with any other specific terms for the Special Offer set out in the invitation.
"Pay Per Purchase" – this is where payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars is tied to the purchase by you of the product or service which is promoted in the Special Offer. You will receive payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars for Pay Per Purchase Offers if you satisfy all of the following criteria:
You are invited to participate in the Special Offer by way of an email invitation directly from Bounty Rewards; and
You purchase the product or service offered by the Client prior to the close date for that offer, and otherwise in accordance with all terms which will be specified in the invitation for the Special Offer.
Bounty Rewards reserves the right to offer you a reduced Bounty Rewards Dollar amount for a Pay Per Purchase Special Offer in circumstances where you accept the Special Offer but are declined by the Client making the Special Offer (for example if the Client's quota for the Special Offer is reached).
If Bounty Rewards Dollars are payable for a Research Offer, these will be paid to you for a Research Offer if you satisfy all of the following criteria:
You are invited to participate in the Research Offer by way of an email invitation from Bounty Rewards;
Bounty Rewards considers that you have completed all responses to the Research Offer accurately and honestly;
You are not disqualified from the Research Offer as a result of the responses provided by you;
You respond to the Research Offer prior to the close date for that offer, which will be specified in the invitation for the Research Offer;
You comply with all the terms specified in the invitation for the Research Offer; and
You respond to the Research Offer before the quota of responses (if any) for that offer is reached.
Bounty Rewards reserves the right to reduce the Bounty Rewards Dollar amount payable to you in circumstances where:
Your responses to a Research Offer disqualify you from inclusion in the Research Offer; or
You complete a survey prior to the close date for the Research Offer, but after the quota of responses for the Research Offer has been reached.
Bounty Rewards reserves the right to refuse payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars to you if:
You submit the Research Offer partially completed or do not respond to the invitation; or
If Bounty Rewards considers that the Research Offer has been completed inaccurately or dishonestly.
If an Offer includes the payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars andIf you have met the relevant criteria for the payment of Bounty Rewards Dollars for that Offer, unless otherwise stated in relation to a specific Offer, Bounty Rewards Dollars will generally be payable:
for Research Offers - upon completion of the entire marketing research study, survey, focus group or telephone interview for which the invitation was made; and
for Special Offers - upon either agreeing to view the details of the offer or upon purchase of the product or service offered.
Bounty Rewards will not be responsible if you delete or change your email address before you have been credited with Bounty Rewards Dollars for your participation in a particular Offer.
Bounty Rewards Dollars will be deposited in your Bounty Rewards account. You can redeem your Bounty Rewards Dollars as set out on the redemption page of the Site.
Bounty Rewards will not be responsible for the loss, damage or theft of redemption options once they have been redeemed through the redeem page.
Bounty Rewards is not the supplier of, Chemist Warehouse Vouchers, iTunes Gift Vouchers, JB Hi-Fi Vouchers, Magshop Vouchers, or Woolworths Vouchers (Reward Vouchers). Bounty Rewards is not responsible for any liability arising out of the redemption of Reward Vouchers. Any dispute regarding the goods or services redeemed by Reward Vouchers must be directed to the named supplier of the Reward Voucher.
Bounty Rewards may close your Bounty Rewards account if the account is inactive for a period of 12 months. You will not be compensated for Bounty Rewards Dollars forgone in an account that is closed due to inactivity.
Bounty Rewards may terminate your membership of the Bounty Rewards program if it considers that you have abused your membership including for the following reasons:
Giving false or misleading information in your Member profile;
Creating multiple Bounty Rewards accounts;
Taking the same survey more than once;
Taking a survey, not qualifying, then taking the same survey again with knowledge of how to get through the qualifying process;
Telling another Member how to get through the survey qualifying process;
Intentionally giving false responses on a survey;
Completing a survey so quickly that Bounty Rewards takes the view that you would not have been physically able to read the questions;
Posting details of Offers from Bounty Rewards and Clients' links to surveys in any public forum, including the internet;
Using usernames or email addresses in your Member profile that Bounty Rewards considers are indecent; or
If you are unable to answer profile verification questions.
Bounty Rewards also reserves the right to terminate your membership if it considers that you have breached these Terms of Membership.
If your Membership is terminated by Bounty Rewards your account will be closed and you will forfeit all Bounty Rewards Dollars in your account at the time of termination.
Bounty Rewards may, at any time, cancel the Bounty Rewards Program. If Bounty Rewards cancels the Bounty Rewards program, you will not be compensated for any Bounty Rewards Dollars foregone as a result. If Bounty Rewards replaces the Bounty Rewards program with an alternative program, Bounty Rewards may, at its sole discretion, honour, in whole or in part, your Bounty Rewards Dollars.
If you become dissatisfied with the Terms of Membership or any modifications thereof, or with the Site, your only recourse is to discontinue use of the Site and terminate your membership of the Bounty Rewards program. Upon termination, your right to use the Site and your membership cease immediately and you will not be compensated for any forgone Bounty Rewards Dollar in your account at the time of termination.
The Bounty Rewards Australia Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms of Membership.
In the event the Bounty Rewards business is sold to a third party, you grant Bounty Rewards the right to transfer the personal information and other data and rights that Bounty Rewards has collected from you to that third party, and Bounty Rewards will not be required to obtain your prior consent or approval or to notify you of such a transfer.
Certain statutory warranties under consumer protection laws will be implied for your benefit. Nothing in these Terms of Membership is intended to exclude or restrict the application of such laws but Bounty Rewards does not give any guarantee or warranties or make any representation of any kind, express or implied, with respect to an Offer and/or the goods and services that are the subject of an Offer outside these laws. Subject to claims available under consumer protection laws, neither Bounty Rewards nor its related bodies corporate is liable to you or anyone else (including for negligence, breach of contract or tort) for any loss or damage (including any form of consequential loss such as any third party loss, loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of opportunity, loss of anticipated savings, pure economic loss and any increased operating cost) however caused and which is suffered directly or indirectly in connection with an Offer and/or the goods and services that are the subject of an Offer.
For claims relating to an Offer and/or the goods and services that are the subject of an Offer that cannot be excluded or restricted under consumer protection laws , the liability of Bounty Rewards for such a claim will (at Bounty Rewards's option and to the extent permitted by law) be limited to:
in the case of goods: (i) repairing or replacing those goods; or (ii) paying the cost of having those goods repaired or replaced; and
if the breach relates to services: (i) resupplying those or equivalent services; or (ii) paying the cost of having those services resupplied.
You agree to indemnify and keep indemnified, Bounty Rewards, its parent entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors and employees, from and against all loss (including reasonable legal costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis) or liability incurred by Bounty Rewards arising from any claim, demand, suit, action or proceeding by any person against Bounty Rewards where such loss or liability arose out of, in connection with, or in respect of your use the Site, your membership of the Bounty Rewards program and your conduct including but not limited to breaching any warranty or provision contained in these Terms of Membership.
The failure by Bounty Rewards to enforce any right or provision under these Terms of Membership shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
If any provision of the Terms of Memberships are determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of the Terms of Membership shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms of Membership are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction to the courts of New South Wales, Australia.
The Terms of Membership constitute the entire and only agreement between the parties and supersede any prior or other understandings, representations or warranties. You acknowledge that by clicking on the "I AGREE" button to complete your registration as a Member, you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms of Membership.
Don't have an account? Sign up now!


text:
Medical marijuana is now legal in 15 states. Overall, marijuana is federally illegal, so there must be a good reason for these states to have legalized it for medicinal use. In fact there are multiple diseases and symptoms for which medicinal marijuana helps substantially.
Crohns Disease
Various studies have shown promising results for medicinal marijuana alleviating the symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn's. Marijuana contains cannabinoids which activate a receptor known as CB2 – this is thought to decrease inflammation in the GI tract along with reducing pain and swelling.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain overall constitutes the single largest usage of medical marijuana. Marijuana blocks pain pathways in the central nervous system, but through a different neurochemical signaling system than opiates. Therefore opiates and marijuana could act along as complementary analgesic medications since they're acting in 2 alternative ways.
Severe Nausea
The longest standing use for medical marijuana has been for nausea and unconditioned reflex hindrance. Like for cancer chemo or action therapy. Exploitation marijuana for this wasting and nausea, will have dramatic results. The medical marijuana will permit patients to realize forty to fifty pounds.
Severe Muscle Spasms
There are a unit standard medications on the market by prescription for these symptoms, however sometimes those meds cause weakness or somnolence. Muscle spasms area unit once patients tense reflexively and resist stretching. Patients utilizing medical marijuana for reducing muscle jerkiness and pain have found substantial relief. Read more.
Medical marijuana helps patients with cancer for 5 reasons. It suppresses nausea, suppresses unconditioned reflex, will increase appetence, provides pain relief, and calms anxiety.
Research has not shown us exactly how cannabinoids reduce intraocular pressure. They work at reducing Intra-ocular pressure for about 4 hours.
Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
Over fifty percent of cancer patients show a dramatic weight loss of lean body mass which can appear as wasting, or cachexia as it is called. AIDS patients may experience wasting as well. THC may allow patients to gain forty to fifty pounds and make patients over three times more likely to stick with their anti-retroviral medication regimen.
The cannabinoids in medical marijuana may protect against glutamate toxicity. This may be very helpful because ALS involves excessive glutamate in the brain tissue, spinal fluid, and serum of those suffering. By lowering the chance of glutamate toxicity, there is a chance that marijuana may have a neuroprotective effect. In addition, patients describe alleviation of pain and spasms, improvement of appetite, and less drooling issues which is a common problem with ALS.
HIV and AIDS
t is known to stimulate the appetite which is critical to cancer patients who are having chemo as well as for AIDS patients.
Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients may find that marijuana relieves symptoms of spasticity, tremors, imbalance, depression, and fatigue.
Despite lingering social stigma regarding medical marijuana, the legitimate medical uses for it simply cannot be denied. Thankfully, there is a growing tend towards states' legitimizing its usage for debilitated and qualified patients in need. Check out this site: http://www.thegenezenproject.com/single-post/Marijuana-Stanislaus-County


text:
Article Category
May/June 2017 Content ▾
- A Personalized Approach to Patient Care
- News & Trends
- The NeoStrata Prosystem Retinol Peel
- Geneveve by Viveve
- New Products
- Meeting Minute
- Bells and Whistles: A Guide to Tech Tools
- Are You Paying Too Much for Medical Photography Equipment?
- Snapped: Are Cosmetic Doctors One Snapchat Filter Away from Extinction?
- Interoperability Update
- Social Media Management: Insider Tips From a Panel of Pros
- Editorial Board Forum: Technology Hacks
- Art vs Craft: The Eye Knows
- Go Mobile or Go Home
- Hashtag Hacks
- Put Your Reviews to Work
- Get Fit: Cross-Train Your Staff
- 2017 Technology Update
- Five Unexpected Ways Snapchat Transformed My Practice
- Bonus and Incentive Programs
- Meeting the Insane, Unrealistic, Beautiful Expectations of the Uberized Consumer
- Coming & Going
The NeoStrata Prosystem Retinol Peel
By: http://bmctoday.net/modernaesthetics/2017/06/
In each issue, Modern Aesthetics® taps a top cosmetic physician to discuss the newest cosmeceutical that they have introduced into their practice. Here, dermatologist M. Elizabeth Briden, MD, FAAD, CEO and Medical Director of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute in Edina, MN, tells us how the NeoStrata Prosystem Retinol Peel fits into her practice and why her patients are such fans of this peel.
What is the NeoStrata ProSystem Retinol Peel?
"The NeoStrata Prosystem Retinol Peel is an advanced, physician-strength peel that contains a high potency retinol (3%) in combination with the unique, patented, synergistic active ingredients NeoCitriate and Aminofil (Retinol Boosting Complex) to greatly enhance collagen and dermal matrix production. The advanced formulation also contains soothing and antioxidants ingredients (bisabolol and vitamin E). The peel is designed to exfoliate and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and help reduce acne and improve skin laxity while promoting a bright, even, and clear complexion. It is designed for patients who have mild to severe photoaging, acne and acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and age spots, and/or anyone wishing to improve their overall complexion. It is a very effective peel with minimal downtime, showing visible results even after one peel, although a series of four to six peels at four to six week intervals is recommended. The benefits of the proven ingredient retinol are well known."
How do you incorporate this peel into patient care/practice?
"The ProSystem Retinol Peel can be easily incorporated into your patients' treatment regimen for many skin conditions. It is a great procedure to jumpstart any anti-aging or rejuvenation treatment program or to clear acne in patients of all ages. The peel is very easy to apply in a one-step, in-office process that needs to be washed off at home approximately eight hours later. Patients are usually well-versed on the benefits of retinol and are excited to try a proven, effective treatment."
Any risks or contraindictaions?
"The ProSystem Retinol Peel has minimal risks and few contraindications associated with it. Patients who are pregnant, have been on Accutane in the past six months, or have any known sensitivity to retinoids should not use the peel. Patients will experience flaking and peeling of the skin beginning on about day two or three, which will subside after five to seven days. Downtime is minimal as the flaking and peeling can be reduced with the use of therapeutic moisturizers. Make-up can be worn even during the peeling phase. Sunscreen usage is imperative with the peels as skin will be more sensitive to the sun."
How is patient satisfaction?
"Patients love the ProSystem Retinol Peel and their results! It is a very simple procedure with minimal risks and downtime and immediate results. It is not painful and patients experience flaking and peeling that they expect to have with a peel. They love the smooth, silky feel and overall radiant appearance of their skin afterward."


text:
As discussions continue about the recent announcement by President Donald Trump that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, a piece of related news from France is worth considering. In recent years, France has shut down a number of its nuclear reactors, casting doubt on whether the nation will be able to achieve its climate goals.
Currently, nuclear power provides around 75% of France's electricity, compared to around 20% here in the United States. However, French nuclear power production has fallen in recent years, largely because of laws in place to encourage the use of solar power. These laws could end up causing the country's state-controlled utility, Electricite de France (EDF), to shutter 18 to 20 of its 58 reactors by 2025.
"From a climate change perspective this almost certainly won't work out well," Dr. Jeff Terry, a professor of nuclear physics involved in energy research at the Illinois Institute of Technology, explained to The Daily Caller News Foundation recently. "If you look at the numbers for Europe, France is always below the rest of the continent in emissions and is already a very low carbon emitter."
In an attempt to replace the lost capacity from nuclear power, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to double down on renewables such as wind and solar.
"This doesn't hold any water," Dr. Terry says. "They're replacing low carbon energy with low carbon energy that requires back-up 65 to 85 percent of the time. Everywhere that nuclear is closed it gets replaced by natural gas. That means France will probably get dirtier."
"Wind and solar operate less than half the time," Terry continues. "France is trying to get closer to meet Germany and the European Union with the wind and solar that they have. By shutting down nuclear reactors, France is making a mistake, but you can't force people not to make mistakes. I hope the U.S. will know better."
Closing down nuclear plants is also likely to result in major financial issues for France, due to the nation's role as a major exporter of reactors and fuel products. Low generation costs have made France the world's largest net exporter of electricity. The nation mostly sells to Italy, Great Britain, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain, which earns France around $3.8 billion each year.
Keeping nuclear plants running is a smart strategy for meeting climate goals, both in France and in the United States. Let's hope American lawmakers are following this news and understand the importance of preserving our nation's nuclear power fleet.


text:
Connect with Bargain Bro on Social Media!
Play football like your heroes with this Nike Pitch Premier League Football, benefitting from a machine stitched construction with a classic 32 panel design. The Nike Pitch PL Football is competition-ready with high-contrast graphics for better ball tracking and a reinforced rubber bladder for a consistent feel with great shape retention. Nike Football Machine stitched Classic 32 panel design Graphic design Nike Swoosh branding Premier League branding Please Note: All footballs are delivered deflated


text:
Summer is coming, and soon the warm weather will arrive — that means it's patio time! Invite your friends and family over, and treat them to a delicious feast in the great outdoors. Put together your very own summer menu with some of these delectable ideas.
Summer sippers
On a really hot day, you will definitely want to make sure to serve some superb summer beverages. Fruity drinks and those with cooling herbs and spices are sure to be hits. For a traditional favourite, go with a refreshing batch of mojitos. You can even add your own creative flair by using a flavoured rum or a different kind of juice instead of lime. For delectable non-alcoholic options, you will definitely want to have some homemade lemonade or iced tea on hand.
Finger foods
Veggies and dip are a great patio appetizer because you can prepare such a dish in advance and simply take it out of the fridge when guests arrive. Set out baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, cauliflower chunks and pepper slices on a tray with your favourite dips, such as hummus or baba ganouj. And for a warm appetizer to tide people over until the barbecue gets going, consider putting together some scrumptious crab cakes that are sure to blow your guests away.
Grilled goodies
No patio party is complete without firing up the grill,so it's fortunate that there are grilled options for everyone. Vegetarians and health enthusiasts alike will feel they're getting the royal treatment when you serve them portobello mushroom burgers with mozzarella and roasted red peppers. And there are plenty of delicious options for the carnivores on your guest list. Greek turkey burgers are a flavourful and unique way to impress your guests. Or just go with the good old-fashioned, comforting taste of a juicy homemade beef burger cooked on the barbecue. And as a great way to complement your barbecued mains, grill up some corn on the cob or skewered veggies, such as peppers, onions and zucchini, as well.
Delightful desserts
With an abundance of in-season fruits to choose from during the summer months, it's only natural that you should create desserts that highlight all the wonders nature has to offer. Scrumptious trifles are a unique and refreshing way to end off your patio feast. Plus they can be placed in individual cups so each guest can feel special as they consume their summer treats. Or for a super-easy dessert that kids are bound to love, create your very own homemade popsicles. Nothing says summer like a sweet treat on the patio!
More on summer cooking
3 Alcoholic tea recipes for summer
Mango coconut popsicles
Easy appetizers for summer parties


text:
Contact us:
Our best articles:
Kia Ora presents
Kia Ora offers a full line of sports drinks, shakes, and protein bars. Our Extreme Blendz menu offers nine different categories of fruit smoothies. From muscle builders to kids drinks we have something for everybody.
Click here to get $1 Off an EXTREME BLENDZ shake!
Fat-Burning Blendz
Protein blendz with lipotropic complex, L-carnitine, betaine which enables fat to be more readily burned for energy.
Muscle Builders
Packed with protein and very low in fat to maximize your body's workout by feeding your hungry muscles with the nutrients needed for growth and strength.
Weight Gainers
These shakes are for those wanting to pack on weight fast! Loaded with protein and carbohydrates but low in fat to help build mass.
Extremely wired! These blendz contain extreme doses of Extreme Vanilla Latte of Extreme Chocolate Mocha. Oh behave!
Fiber-Rich Blendz
Added fiber in these blendz to keep your body healthy and strong.
Low-Carb Whips
Loaded with protein with minimal carbohydrates.
Specialty Blendz
Great tasting blendz with additions for your special needs.
Energy-Booster Shooters
Shooters to pick you up, aid in burning fat and building muscle.
Kidz Blendz
Similar to the great tasting blendz above without the supplemental protein.
Common Gym Frauds and Rip-Offs and How to Avoid Them - Some Useful Tips and Hints
Copyright © World Gym Kennewick


text:
In his great work To Heal the Soul, Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira wrote that all humans each have their own unique musical ladder -- a distinct melody that allows one to draw down spiritual sustenance into this world. This melody is exclusive and in essence can not be performed by anyone else. He believes that it is so individualized that to use someone else's ladder is like putting someone else's saliva into your mouth to sing. This concept is so ubiquitous, so universal, that Rebbe Nachman of Breslov went as far as to say that each and every blade of grass has its own unique melody as well. Very poetic, but is there any substance to it?
Years ago this assertion would have been harder to make but not so since the advent of String Theory. Though there are many who reflexively disparage it, the fact of the matter is that as time progresses, science and mysticism seem to be merging. For instance, since the time of Aristotle, the common wisdom was that matter had always existed. So ingrained was this notion that even Einstein was prepared to "fudge" his own math to uphold the view (a move he would later call "the greatest blunder of my career"). The 3,300-year-old Jewish view that there was a "Beginning" to reality as we know it stood out in sharp relief against the prevailing wisdom and was vindicated in the last century. Science had taken a step toward religion.
As science developed the technological capability to peer deeper and deeper into the essence of matter, the familiar notion of minute balls or dots of matter was formed -- electrons, protons, neutrons and the like. As it turns out, this picture now seems to be inadequate and has been replaced by Super String Theory, a concept that suggests that the tiny matter contained in the proton is actually composed of uber-small strings, the vibrations of which give rise to all of physical reality. So we see that at its core, the universe is created through sound. In that light, Rebbe Nachman's singing grass does not seem quite as quaint, but is actually substantial. String theory also helps to explain why G-d specifically used the medium of speech (as opposed to thought, deed or anything else) to create the world as outlined at the beginning of Genesis. (Interesting side note: String Theory only works based on a model of the universe that contains either 10 or 26 dimensions which happens to be the exact same numbers suggested by the great Kabbalist Rabbi Issac Luria in the 16th Century.)
What does all of this have to do with Jazz? Well, as we have explained, every facet of the universe is currently singing its own unique tune. This highlights the intrinsic need for us to "be ourselves," and indeed, musicians perform at their peak when they are internally consistent. Miles Davis had trouble finding himself early in his career, preferring to incarnate as a second Dizzy Gillespie. Miles finally asked him why he couldn't play like him and Dizzy wisely explained that Miles heard other sounds in his head and that he should play those. The results were stunning. I once heard the great bassist Dave Holland defend the music of Kenny G as "authentic." "You may not relate to it," he said, "but he's being true to himself and you need to applaud that."
In Conscious Community, another classic by Rabbi Shapira, he explains the prophetic connection to music. Jewish tradition records that the prophets of antiquity used music to lull themselves into the prophetic state. There is a wonderful description in the Talmud of King David's meditative practice. He would prop up his stringed instrument by the open window and in the middle of the night as the wind began to blow across the strings he would be awakened by the tune and begin the process of focusing his thoughts. Rabbi Shapira relates that when the musician begins, he is playing the music and after a while, the music begins to play him. Every serious musician knows this to be the case. In fact, this is the reason they are drawn to play to begin with.
When I gave my graduate recital at the New England Conservatory, there was a moment during improvisations on Mahler's 9th that I simply ceased to be in control of what was unfolding. I became an observer of the performance, aware of it but no longer directing it. Melodies and musical ideas that I had previously been incapable of playing flowed from my fingers. It was fantastic, and for those moments I needed nothing else from life. The audience applause came as a shock, and then it was gone. There is something that the music does to the psyche. What is it? What properties does it have that so elevates the heart and mind? In an evolutionary sense, music has no value. The deaf are quite as capable of propagating the species as anyone else. How is it that these ordered tones compel us so?
Jazz, by virtue of its improvisational nature, forces the players to intently focus on the here and now. The musicians are balanced on a tight rope, not knowing precisely where the other side is and needing to depend on each other to get there. This trust and inspirational flow is similar to our relationship to G-d -- the less we are weighed down by the past or fretting over the future, the more of that natural creative (and spiritual) flow we can access. Many of the players I've spoken to and played with acknowledge this dynamic. They know that they have become a vessel for something bigger. It's their version of a religious rite, though they might never give it that appellation.
Kaballah explains that there are five spiritual dimensions and that at the intersection of the highest two, four energies merge: Eden, souls, Torah and music. This implies that each one of these concepts is a doorway to the others. Though Goethe wrote that architecture was "petrified music," dance, sculpture, drawing et al are not mentioned. It seems as though music hits a plane of reality that is simply higher than other artistic endeavors. It is the language of reality itself and its building blocks. Musicians also know the feeling of deep connection to the other players. It might not last five minutes after they leave the stage, but there is something magical while it lasts. As all people possess souls and as the root of all souls emanates from the top of that fourth world, it would follow that music is also a doorway to the merging of people on a soul level. Pleasure, wisdom, unity and transcendence are all byproducts of the true musical experience.