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EUR/USD is stuck in range, in the middle of the 1.17 handle. What's next? Here are three opinions, which lean towards buying the dips.
Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews:
EUR/USD: Where To Buy Dips? – SocGen
Societe Generale Cross Asset Strategy Research expects EUR/USD dips-buyers to emerge on further move towards 1.1720 ahead of the key support around 1.1660/18.
"As for EUR/USD, it's still backing off the major resistance line it failed at (1.1880) and still above support at 1.1720, let alone the 1.1660 level that is a clearer line in the sand for any dip-buyers.
….The pair is evolving within a Head and Shoulders pattern. Short term, it has approached towards previous highs of 1.1660/18. This is a near term support," SocGen notes.
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EUR/USD: Dips To Remain Shallow & Likely Limited To 1.1660 – Danske
Danske Bank FX Strategy Research maintains the view that any dips in EUR/USD should be shallow and short-lived as fundamentals still provide support and as notably a reversal in debt flows is a key source of upside risks for the cross.
"We see EUR/USD around current levels on a 1-3M horizon but stress that risks are on the downside in the very near term with a key risk being the appointment of a more hawkish Fed Chair.
That said, we do not think EUR/USD has the potential to drop much further with 1.1660 (17 August low) a key support level," Danske argues.
EUR/USD: 1.15-1.1650 To Contain Any Exaggerated Pullback Into Next Week's ECB Meeting – NAB
NAB FX Strategy Research sees the outcome of the ECB meeting underpinning the EUR expecting the 1.15-1.1650 area in EUR/USD to contain any exaggerated pullback.
"One key driver of the recent improvement in the USD index – US tax cut optimism – has since gone into reverse.
It will need to find fresh succour, alongside support for Fed chair Yellen's apparent confidence in pushing on with rate rises come December, notwithstanding latest CPI, if the Euro-centric DXY is to avoid a re-visit to multi-year lows," NAB adds.
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Thigh Lift
A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. It may be indicated in patients who have lost a significant amount of weight or in those that have lose skin elasticity with time and now have a sagging appearance to the inner thigh region. Although some patients may achieve a toning of the thigh muscles with conventional weight training and exercise, excess skin may be resistant to such activities and requires surgical removal. Thighs that have significant fatty deposits may require liposuction to better contour the area. This can be done in a staged manner and sometimes at the same time. Dr. Chugay will go over your options during a face to face consultation and examination.
Techniques for thigh lift surgery
There are two primary types of thigh lifts. A medial thigh lift is commonly used to tighten the skin and reduce excess fat from the inner thigh region. The incision is made it the inner crease of the leg and hides well. However, the risks with this procedure are greater and can include infection, scar widening or migration, sensory alteration and possible distortion of the labia in women. On larger legs or those with more significant skin excess, a vertical incision thigh lift, along the medial thigh, may be an option to perform the thigh lift procedure.
Recovery following Thigh Lift surgery
Temporary changes in the sensation of the thigh skin are normal after surgery, but in some cases can take much longer. We will discuss with you what you can expect as far as skin shrinkage and pigmentation changes. This will depend on your skin tone and quality as well as your preoperative proportions.
The human body is normally asymmetrical. It is not possible to create perfect symmetry in the thighs through surgery. We will review what are reasonable expectations as far as symmetry at the time of your consultation.
Some bruising is normal after surgery. This usually goes away in the first few weeks. Your incisions will be noticeable immediately following surgery but they will gradually fade and flatten for up to a year after surgery. You will also have some puckering around the incision after surgery. This will smooth out over a month or two. If your skin has lots of stretch marks or is extremely thin, this is a sign of poor skin elasticity. Patients with poor skin elasticity may be more prone to widening of the scar after surgery. Your skin will also be firm and numb at the outset. It will soften and normal sensation will return gradually.
Post operative Course
Expected recovery after a thigh lift is between one to two weeks. It is important to begin walking the day after surgery to prevent blood clots from forming in the deep veins of the leg. You can resume light exercise after two weeks and more vigorous exercise after four to six weeks.
Following your surgery, dressings or bandages will be applied to your incisions, and your thighs will be wrapped in an elastic bandage or a compression garment to minimize swelling. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.
The procedure is performed in our AAAHC outpatient surgery center and you may go home after surgery. We will see you the next day to review after care instructions and ensure that healing is proceeding normally.
Patients are encouraged to light exercise after 14 days. More vigorous activities such as jogging, aerobics or weight training can be resumed approximately four to six weeks after treatment.

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Five New York hospitals, including Beth Israel Medical Center, are engaged in a heated contract feud with UnitedHealthcare, one of America's largest insurance companies, according to the New York Times. The standoff involves UnitedHealthcare's new policy that hospitals must notify them within 24 hours of a patient's admission or face losing half of that patient's reimbursements. UnitedHealthcare, which covers 25 million people nationally and one million in New York, claims this allows insurance case managers to propose cost-cutting health measures right away. The hospitals, though, fear clerical errors and staff shortages – two common occurrences – could result in repeated notification delays, ultimately costing patients more money. The final outcome of the battle could determine whether other hospitals follow suit when entering agreements with UnitedHealthcare.
Meanwhile in Washington, members of Congress are still pondering how to proceed with the health care bill, The Boston Globe reports. Democratic leaders are trying to judge "what the climate is, what's the art of the possible," Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett told NBC's "Meet the Press." Los Angeles Times writer Kim Geiger says that Democrats may have to make further compromises on the bill to avoid rejection from the Republican side, and that Obama's idea of re-examining the bill on a provision-by-provision basis probably won't work. "It's almost impossible to isolate and approve one provision by itself. The healthcare system is so interconnected that changing one part affects other parts. That leads to consequences and pushes the debate into areas where not everyone agrees," Geiger writes.
Also in today's health care news:
A Remedy for Mississippi's Health Blues (Los Angeles Times)
When Explained, Health Overhaul Popularity Goes Up (NPR)


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Being a vegan is a particularly interesting life choice. A person denies themselves a lot of food choices throughout the world, and they do that on purpose. Being a vegan is a little more than being a vegetarian.
While vegetarians won't eat meat or animal products, vegans go the extra mile and they won't use animal products either. At least, that's my understanding of the difference. What that means is that they won't use a certain soap or wear clothes that are made from an animal. If that doesn't sound right, ask a vegan for clarification.
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What that also means is they are limited in the things they can use or the places they can eat. Can you imagine trying to travel the world and there are no restaurants that will serve you a meal to your specifications?
That would be a tough way to travel. Your choices would be limited to shopping in grocery stores and learning how to read other languages so that you can read the labels. Thankfully, that's not necessarily the case.
There are plenty of destinations throughout the world that cater to the vegan lifestyle. There are restaurants that serve vegan meals and you can feel safe that your lifestyle choices are being appreciated.
Rather than preparing your own foods everywhere you go, you can enjoy sitting down and letting a chef do it while the waiter attends to your every need. Not only that, but you can also enjoy a quick vegan bite to eat just like non-vegans enjoy their hotdog stands. Write these destinations down and put them on your bucket list, because they are made with you in mind.


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Closing files, archiving client records, cleaning up loose notes… all not-so-fun things to do, yet, I finished them with peace in my heart. I trust that my past clients will feel better, they will arrive at resolutions, they will continue their journey with resilience. It is this hope that keeps me going forward time and time again.
After 10+ years of meeting clients in counselling sessions, I am going to focus more on myself and my family in this new chapter of life. In 2019, I will divide my time into 3 categories of activities:
- Leisure – I will travel and explore new places with my loved ones
- Production – I will continue my career in agile Project Management; I will continue with my knitting and sewing projects
- Development – I will upgrade my skills in project management, singing, playing guitar and piano.
Stay tuned for my updates in future blog posts. Here is my new year post at my backyard. Can you believe it's all green without snow on January 1st in Ontario. Bye for now!


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The students at TEC MD are involved in many different activities during their stay at TEC: Sport, Ministry, Community days etc.
The graduating class of 2013, Diploma 3, went on an exiting mission trip to Omerate. They had the opportunity to share the good news with the Dassanech people, and came back praising the Lord for a safe journey that saw many people turning to the Lord.
In the video below you can meet Abyot Sagoya who is a student at TEC Mission Department.


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firefox on tablet
what type of firefox that i must install on my tablet so i can open sites on their desktop version instead mobile version?
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Install the regular Firefox for Mobile, then install this addon https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/addon/phony/ . You can then display desktop versions of websites.Read this answer in context 3
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Install the regular Firefox for Mobile, then install this addon https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/addon/phony/ . You can then display desktop versions of websites.
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I believe you would have to change the user agent in Firefox, see http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/load-desktop-version-websites-google-android-honeycomb-tablet/
which is not practical as I'm sure you would prefer to toggle it on or off, since generally the mobile pages are better suited to the device and you have no choice but to view only one window at a time anyway.
Don't overlook the suggestion to use the Dolphin browser on your Android. The Dolphin browser has a Dolphin App "Dolphin Desktop Toggle" the links can be found in the above article.
Looks like "Phony" Firefox mobile extension suggestion fits what was asked for if a permanent change is wanted.
To switch usage quickly back and forth for a page would be a bit awkward having to go through menu then preferences, even to see what choice you are using.
This reply provides some pictures on usage of "Phony".
Modified by David McRitchie
dmcritchie, the addon I refenced will automatically change the user agent, allowing you to switch between mobile and desktop versions easily.
Hi tylerdowner, Thanks I did see your reply and installed "Phony".
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thanks for both of you especially tylerdowner, phony fix my problem. i can manage my facebook now, but still can`t play game on facebook. it says that i need adobe flash player but i do download it before..
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The Chapter's professional development opportunities include dinner programs and scheduled networking events where learning and development professionals can learn and collaborate. Members receive significant discounts to these events!
Event Recap - First Networking Event of the Year - March Madness
On March 28th more than 30 Metro DC Chapter members and guests gathered for networking over drinks and appetizers at Ragtime in Courthouse.
As well as informal mingling throughout the evening, attendees faced off in a March Madness-style activity where members shared their favorite talent development tips, tools and resources with everyone.
We had some fantastic practical take-aways, ranging from books and website recommendations, to icebreakers and facilitation tips, to frameworks for problem solving and training design! As well as learning about everyone's top tips, we also spiced things up with a bracket tipping activity to predict the winners of each face-off.
After all the rounds were complete, our grand prize winner was Diane Elkins with her great summary of tips for designing micro learning. Congratulations also go to Corlis Webb who won the prize for the best-performing bracket, with a perfect result on all predictions! Diane and Corlis each received a complimentary registration to a Metro DC ATD Dinner Program.
Thanks to all the attendees for sharing your great ideas! We look forward to seeing you all at our next networking event in July.
Question: Can I reach Chapter events via public transportation?
Answer: We try to have most of our events near a Metro station but some events are only accessible via automobile. Be sure to read the event page for location information.
Question: What if I try to register for an event and it does not give me the reduced Chapter Member price?
Answer: Email addresses serve as the unique key to our database and membership status. You might have used a different email address when you joined the Chapter, or you may be confusing National ATD membership with Chapter membership. Please check your membership confirmation to find the specific email address used, or write to email@example.com to adjust your fee for this event.
Question: What are the advantages of joining the DC Chapter?
Answer: Membership in the Chapter gives you access to a large community of workplace learning and performance professionals in the Metro DC area. The Chapter strives to provide a community of support and bring people together as a resource to each other to help you throughout your career no matter what your experience level. The local Chapter is where you meet your colleagues and develop those lasting relationships. As a Chapter Member, you will receive significant discounts on professional development programs, workshops and virtual programs. You can take advantage of resume reviews, job postings, and attend Community of Practice (CoP) meetings at no cost. If you are an independent consultant, you can list your services on our Consultant Referral Service which gives you visibility and provides access to prospective clients.
Question: Can I pay at the door without pre-registering?
Answer: We encourage everyone to pre-register and pay in advance if possible. It helps ensure that we have enough seats and food for everyone and also helps cut down the line and the time required at check-in. It also is important if the situation arises where we need to send you important details or changes that are pertinent to the event. However, if registration has closed because it is very close to the event, you can show up for the event and pay at the door. Please bring your payment with you. We take checks, credit cards or cash.
Question: What if I have other questions about events or future events?
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Question: Will I feel uncomfortable if I don't know anyone at the event?
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Question: How do I identify a Metro DC Chapter Board Member to answer my questions about the Chapter and its benefits for me?
Answer: Board Members wear permanent badges so you can identify them easily. Each Board Member cares deeply about our members and prospective members and will do their best to introduce you to those with whom you might share things in common.
Question: Are there speaker opportunities within the Chapter?
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As 2015 draws to a close, we are happy to look back at another amazing year and look forward with great anticipation to the future of Meisterplan in 2016!
A look back
Here at Meisterplan, it is very important for us to be the best solution to your project, portfolio and resource management needs. We listened to your feedback and suggestions, and we want to thank you for the input. Together, we have made Meisterplan an even better solution and hope to continue this trend into 2016. So, please keep your feedback coming! Here is a look back on the added features and updates to Meisterplan that we saw in 2015, starting with version 4.5, which was launched in the first quarter 2015 through Meisterplan 5.0 launched this month:
Version 4.5
Tableau reporting, which added options like a scatter plot, histogram, or bubble chart to your standard PDF and Excel reports
A new menu tab with all key functions
Online Help including User Guide, How To Manual and Administrator's Guide
Strategy synopsis in 1 click
Version 4.6
Color-coded planning in the Resource view to clearly see how your resources are allocated to each project
Scenario archiving, so that you can focus on the most important scenarios with options to reactivate the archived scenarios if needed
Easily extend a project with drag and drop or with 2 clicks to include resource planning
User-defined fields with customized access
Version 4.7
Added operational project planning capabilities through integration with Smartsheet®
Quick changes to capacity utilization (easily take into account vacation, family leaves, etc.) directly in Meisterplan or import through Excel
Milestones with dependency problems can be immediately seen and fixed as they will stay highlighted until the problem is eliminated
Meisterplan 5.0
Our current version, Meisterplan 5.0 smoothly encompasses all of the updates and added features from the entire year, while giving even more choice when using Meisterplan. Unlike other project and portfolio management solutions, Meisterplan allows you the flexibility of use in whatever way suits you best.
Meisterplan is a lean and agile PPM solution when used stand-alone.
Meisterplan can be integrated with your current PM or PPM tools to add scenarios, strategic planning and resource management to create a robust solution that saves time and fulfills all of your project and portfolio management needs.
Events in 2015
2015 also saw a lot of informative and fun interaction with customers, prospects, partners and experts in project and portfolio management. Here are some highlights from a few of the events that we attended.
Gartner PPM Summit 2015 in London, England
On June 8th and 9th in London, the Meisterplan team had the privilege to attend the Gartner PPM Summit 2015. We were very excited to have one of our international customers, Vodafone UK, give a presentation on how Meisterplan is used in the daily operations of Vodafone UK.
IT Innovation Summit in Munich, Germany and the INKOP in Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, Italy
The Meisterplan team was also privileged to be chosen as innovators in our field by FINAKI, a pioneer and leader in high level information society focused events and conferences in Europe, and invited to attend the IT Innovation Summit in Munich, Germany on June 11, 2015 as well as the INKOP in Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, Italy on October 8-11, 2015, where we had the chance to network with international corporations and hear and share the latest developments from cutting-edge technology companies.
PM Forum in Nuremberg, Germany
Also in October 2015, the Meisterplan team attended the PM forum in Nuremberg, Germany, where we were able to share what Meisterplan can offer to solve the challenges that are encountered in the project management world.
Inside International IT Portfolio Management 2015 in Cologne, Germany
On November 26th and 27th, 2015, the Meisterplan team connected with many industry experts at the Inside International IT Portfolio Management 2015 Conference. A big focus at this event was the importance of project portfolios and companies as a whole becoming more agile. We, at Meisterplan, were happy to share our ideas and the agile solutions that can be found by using Meisterplan. We were also delighted to have Michael Hughes, a Programme Support Specialist at Vodafone UK present on the topic of Portfolio Management in the UK, where he outlined the areas that needed improvement and the solutions that they implemented using Meisterplan as their Dynamic Portfolio Management tool.
The Meisterplan Team
In 2015, the Meisterplan team and itdesign in Tübingen, Germany has now reached over 100 employees. We also are very thankful for our many partners who are helping us become the solution to what is missing in the project and portfolio world. Our partners represent us across the globe in countries including the US, the UK, Switzerland, France, Sweden, and more on the way for 2016!
Cheers (Prost!) to 2016 and may we become the solution to all of your project portfolio challenges!


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Scientific name:
Thamnophis butleri
Dutch name:
Butler's kousebandslang
English name:
Butler's Garter Snake
German name:
Butlers Strumpfbandnatter
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From central Ohio en central Indiana northwards through eastern Michigan and the southern tip of Ontario.
Geographically isolated populations are found in the far east from Wisconsin and in the Luther Marsh region in central, southern Ontario.
Is mostly found in marshes, wet meadows, prairie-like areas and water bodies in open area.
Often occurs in the vicinity of water bodies, but is also found in an area where the surroundings go completely dry during a part of the year.
Especially earthworms and other invertebrates, but sometimes amphibians and fish.
Matings immediately after hibernation (late March / early April).
There are, on average, about 10 young born per litter, with a maximum up to 16 young. These are at birth approximately 15 to 18 cm long.
This small species can be kept in a small terrarium
Since they barely enter the water and hardly go climbing, a small water basin is sufficient and climbing branches are not absolutely necessary.
This species likes to dig so a thick layer of soil substrate is necessary.
Is a suitable species to keep in an outdoor enclosure throughout the year.
Even though it eats mainly earthworms, it usually can be tricked to start eating fish etc.
A brumation of approximately four months is recommended.
Average length is between 45 and 55 cm. Record length is approximately 74 cm.
Is found up to heights of 500 meters.
Shows a completely different flight behavior than other garter snake species.
During the flight he throws his body from side to side.
The reason for this is not known; in this way it moves slower than when it would normally crawl.
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From solar sail-powered spacecraft, to laser communications, to asteroid detection systems, there is no shortage of Australian ideas and expertise to help NASA explore the Moon and Mars.
Australia cannot distance itself from moral responsibility for emissions from exported fossil fuels.
Western Australia's famous 3.5-billion-year-old stromatolites contain microbial remains of some of the earliest life on Earth, UNSW scientists have found.
UNSW researchers show gliding animals are an evolutionary surprise because their innovation did not lead to a proliferation of new adaptive forms.
UNSW Sydney engineers are developing new satellite technology that can be used to determine the state of the seas as well as a number of other useful applications.
Professor Martina Stenzel is the first woman in almost 90 years to be awarded the Royal Society of NSW's Liversidge Medal.
Australia's foremost cybersecurity leaders will gather on Friday to decide how the nation can produce more people with the skills to protect it from attack.
UNSW Sydney chemical engineers have traced the journey of gases through the gut while further developing a non-invasive, gas-capturing capsule.
Young environmental scientist Tashya Miranda is applying her marine biology skills and knowledge to improving Sydney's water.
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Riding the Yufuin No Mori
July 9, 2011 2 Comments
For Scott's birthday we took the day off and traveled to a nearby hotspring town, Yufuin, in Oita Prefecture. While Yufuin was lovely, full of quaint shops, natural hot springs baths, and delicious food, the highlight of the day for us was taking the train.
Yufuin no Mori, meaning Yufuin's forest, is a luxury train that travels from Fukuoka to Yufuin and back 4 times a day. At the time we had no idea it was a special train, but knew that it took about half the time as the local, and cost only $10 more.
It quickly became apparent that this was no ordinary limited express. The interior of the train was covered in wood, and the area in between the carriages were large open spaces, and the seats were wide and comfy. After departing, an attendant came around with props to take pictures of tourists, on their own camera. Whenever we passed a scenic area, announcements were made in English and Japanese and the train slowed down as we passed.
This week is Tanabata – or festivals of the stars. Legend has it that there are two star lovers who are separated by the milky way and can only meet once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th month. People all over Japan make wishes for clear weather so the stars can meet, and also wishes for themselves. They write these down and hang them on trees. The train ladies were happy to explain this tradition and help us to fill out our own wish and hang it at the station.
Because it was Scott's birthday, they gave him a free drink and a little card, and on the way back, the girls counted 27 candies into a cup and presented it to us as we left the train.
Being extremely visible minorities here, along with Japan's tradition of amazing customer service, has meant that we received special treatment a lot. It's a strange feeling, to be so easily picked out as different. A little unnerving, but people have been nothing but extraordinarily kind to us here, and I am going to miss interacting with Japanese people a lot.


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Do you want to know what I loved about Christmas this year? We spent it at home. Our home, people! This is huge, because for the last, oh, I don't know, forever (!) we've spent the holidays jetting from my parents' house to John's sister's house on Christmas day. This year was different because my family celebrated a few days after Christmas. This meant John and I woke up Christmas morning, stayed in our pajamas for a good part of the day, opened presents at a leisurely pace, and had a delicious, home cooked lunch.
I am not sure the timing of this December RawSpiceBar package could have been better, because one of the blends was begging for some special Christmas treatment.
What is RawSpiceBar you ask?
RawSpiceBar is a subscription box that delivers three freshly ground, exotic and global flavors from around the world for $6 a month. Each box includes three kitchen-tested recipes and an origin and history of spices from that region.
A few days prior to Christmas the December box arrived at our home and contained these three spice blends. It was a small Christmas miracle.
Right away the Winter Herbs caught my eye. After reading a little bit about the blend in the enclosed information, I knew this blend would be perfect to season a New Pioneer Co-op chicken breast, wrapped in homegrown bacon, and served with steamed carrots and broccoli.
Here's what we did to make this succulent holiday dish:
- Take 2 high quality chicken breasts and drizzle them with a bit of olive oil.
- Slather on half of a packet of Winter Blend from RawSpiceBar.
- Wrap the chicken breast in bacon, using toothpicks to affix the loose ends. Place it on a raised surface on a rimmed baking dish. I use a metal cooling rack on a rimmed cookie sheet, which lets air circulate all around the meat and gets the bacon crispy on all sides.
- Bake in a 325* preheated oven until done (when juices run clear, or use a meat thermometer). You can also turn your oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes to get a crispier bacon top.
- Let the breasts sit for at least 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
The Winter Herbs were fresh, you guys!
I think it's cool that RawSpiceBar collaborates with chefs who have an expertise in one specific region or geography, ensuring authenticity of each flavor and recipe. Past spice boxes have included Istanbul, Navajo, Japanese, among many others. Spices from RawSpiceBar are:
- Freshly ground: Their spices are whole toasted, ground and blended just a few days before shipped so you can have your spices the way you have your coffee: Fresh!
- Perfectly sized: Each spice blend is perfectly portioned to create a dish serving 4-6 people. Their recipes are kitchen tested and loved, and almost always include an option for vegans, carnivores, and vegetarians. For $6, you receive about 2 ounces of freshly ground spice blend per packet. They also focus a lot on reducing waste and not having leftover spices that sit on the shelf for months.
- Spice discovery: Their blends are from old family recipes or from their curated chefs, so you can explore new spice blends from experts all year long. Most of these blends have 10+ ingredients, which can be expensive to buy individually.
Did you cook any special meals this holiday season? How do you make them stand out?


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1. Scope the Event - Design For Success
A. What do you need to accomplish?
A first step in designing meetings for success is to take stake stock of what you want a meeting to accomplish.
The People - Process - Product tool starts with two critical aspects of the meeting:
With those two areas clear, the facilitator can establish the rational and experiential aims of the meeting and be purposeful in invitations.
B. How do you plan to accomplish it?
When the People and Product are clear,,, T.E.A.M.S. for Effective Meetings provides tips about Process.
T.E.A.M.S. is a handy acronym for five critical considerations:
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Chris Pratt Trolls Jennifer Lawrence Fans By Cutting Her Out Of His Selfies — Pics
Chris Pratt is such a naughty man! The actor has been trolling Jennifer Lawrence's fans on Instagram, ever since they demanded he start posting pics WITH her while on their press tour for 'Passengers.' He's been featuring her in his new photos, but cropping her face out just to spite them — see the images here!
Leave it to Chris Pratt, 37, to be a smart a**. We're sure it's all in good fun, but the Jurassic World actor has been trolling Jennifer Lawrence's fans by cropping her out of photos he's posting on Instagram. Fans have been begging him to include J.Law, 26, in more photos while they're on their press tour for Passengers, so he's happily obliging — to an extent. He's been including enough of her body in his new photos so fans to realize it's her, but he's also cutting her face out of a lot of the shots. Why? Well, simply put — he's trolling them!
Click here to see more pics of Chris Pratt!
One of Chris' Instagram followers explained it best when saying, "People kept commenting and asking where Jen was in their press tour photos, so Chris Pratt started 'featuring' her 😂😂 look through his feed."
One shot shows Chris and Jen posing for a selfie, but half of her face is cut off. Another only features the back of her head. A third shows half of her body, and a fourth does the same.
"Me, #JenniferLawrence and@jamieoliver backstage at@thegrahamnortonshow promoting a film called #Passengers coming soon to a theatre near you. Can't believe I got to meet the naked chef!!! He was wearing clothes, but still!!!" Chris captioned the last show.
Just remember — be careful what you wish for. Fans are now getting Jen in Chris' pics, but they're only getting pieces of her! LOL. To see all the pics, click through our gallery above!
HollywoodLifers, how do YOU feel about Chris Pratt trolling Jennifer Lawrence's fans? Tell us below!


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Let me just announce it now that I will definitely have more Prince concepts to come. I'm also feel very blessed that I was able to see Prince in one his biggest performance inside of our New Orleans Mercedes Benz Superdome during Essence Festival. Of course I'm way too young to have grown up on Prince, and I still have a lot more to learn, but his aura is what made me fall in love with him. It was even apparent when I switched up my style to see Prince when I left the sneakers, and put on heelz for that night. Still to this day Prince is acknowledged and has a very special connection with New Orleans – he was definitely ONE in Emilien.
I wasn't always into the habit of taking before and after pictures, and I'm still not because I love to dive into it, but when this is done I will be putting up the full observation of the jacket. This jacket was originally a light blue floral printed jean jacket, and I was glad that it was a very light color because the Royal Purple appears extremely vibrant against. I feel that picking just one picture to capture Prince was definitely hard, but still unfinished, I was able to take a step back and melt my own heART. Prince is "Purple Rain" but "Purple Reign" comes from a mixtape by rapper Future. A different spin that most people might not recognize immediately, but I wouldn't be surprised if you wanted to make it "Purple Rain" when you ORDER.
The extra details to be adorned on the front of this jacket as well will be exciting, I promise, a classic indeed. All of my work will be washable, but since I'm no aware of the products people use, or the washing techniques, my recommendation would strictly be to hand wash detailed ONE in Emilien apparel such as this Prince custom jacket. Again, I could never say this too much, but my decision to do trial and error, research and development was worth the length of time it took. Not only was I able to keep expanding my range, but I needed to know how long it would take to draw on this type of material, color change this type of material, feel out the sizes of this type of material to know what type of technique I would need to use, and when it comes to these Kel Kelz Crystals, I definitely needed to know about how many it would take to get the job done. For every crystal that you are able to see, it was put on ONE at a time, and the total will be possibly be close to 10,000 when it's finished both front and back. Depending on how large of the design, and the various colors you would want to use will determine the cost of your ORDER.
"Trusting my heART to consistently create ONE Meaux One in Emilien amazing masterpieces!" … -Designs by: Kel Kel Emili #TheFemaleDiddy #Artistic Brilliance #ONEinEmilien …" I Customized That Now Wear it Like You're ONE in Emilien!"
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This individual Report Brazilian Payment Card Market: Major Changes Ahead is available for purchase. This Report is available to members of Mercator Advisory Group's Global Payments Advisory Service. Please be advised that this Report is normally part of a research and advisory service that provides ongoing support throughout the year. As such, this Report contains significant depth of content that is selected for its strategic importance to our members. (For a description of these services, see our Advisory Services section).
While the Report represents significant analyst time invested, there is no means of our ascertaining if it will fully meet your specific intended purposes. Typically, these Reports form the basis for future discussions with our clients where we are able to fine-tune additional information that we have gathered in the construction of the series of Reports (or locate new information rapidly due to our exclusive focus on gathering information in the payments industry) for specific member needs.
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The Brazilian payment card market has benefited greatly from the booming consumer credit market in Brazil and the strong economy and consumer spending growth in the country. Since 2001, the Brazilian card market more than tripled its number of cards in circulation, number of transactions, and total transaction value. Today, Brazil is one of the leading card markets outside of North American and Western Europe. If the current trends continue, by 2013 Brazil will likely become the third card market in the world by number of transactions, behind only the U.S. and China.
Terry Xie, Director of Mercator Advisory Group's International Advisory Service and principal analyst on the report, comments, "though many U.S. companies recognize the future potentials of the Brazilian payment card market, relatively few have really appreciated the opportunities that exist there today or will emerge in the next five years. The Brazilian market is a sizeable market today and expected major changes in the industry infrastructure, consumer behaviors, and regulation environment would likely help the credit card industry there to really take off in the next 5 years. At the same time, emerging product and market segments will also make Brazil one of the most innovative and dynamic payment card markets around the world."
The most recent report from Mercator's International Advisory Service provides an overview of the Brazilian payment card market while focusing on the recent trends and developments, product innovations and emerging technologies, as well as emerging market segments. Detailed discussion on the Brazilian consumer credit environment, the unique structure of the acquiring market, and the impacts of a proposed comprehensive personal credit information system is also included. At the third chapter of the report, market outlooks, observations, and key take-aways of the market are provided.
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Head of the Housatonic
- Oct 6, 2012
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- Shelton, CT (USA)
- Hosted By New Haven Rowing Club
- 2016 Registered Regatta
Important News We added new Junior events with new caps. To establish a more competitive racing environment for juniors, we created 2nd Jr men's and women's 8+ and 4+ events. Junior men and women now have three 8+ events and two 4+ events.
Given the increase in Jr 4+ and 8+ events, we also set a per club maximum of 1 entry per event for 4+s and 8+s. This change will ensure that more schools are able to enter before the event cap closes registration.
After you have entered your crew in the event, you may add an unlimited number of crews to the WAIT LIST for each event. To add crews to the WAIT LIST, scroll down the Entries page to find the WAIT LIST corresponding to each of the Junior events. Enter your crews on the WAIT LIST just as you would for an actual event. We will work to accommodate as many WAIT LISTED crews as possible. Crews will not be charged until they are moved into the actual event.
Additional information is available on the Head of the Housatonic website.


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Just a 5-minute walk from Sportland ski resort, this hotel is situated in the town of Kirovsk. It features a sauna, and a restaurant serving European cuisine.
Located in Kirovsk, at the foot of the Khibiny Massif Mountains, this hotel features a mini-market on the first floor. It is a 10-minute walk from the Kirovsk Ski Slope.
Just 200 metres from the Kolasportland ski slope, these self-catered apartments in picturesque Kirovsk come complete with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen. Each one offers panoramic views of the Khibiny Mountains.
Offering free Wi-Fi, this log cabin is situated on the slope of Krestovaya Mountain in Kandalaksha. Ski rental is available, and during the summer months bicycle rental is offered.
This hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is located in the historic city centre of Kandalaksha, on the White Sea coast. Rooms at Belomorje Hotel are individually decorated with neutral colours.
Offering direct access to the ski slopes and a ski school, this ski resort is situated on the outskirts of Murmansk. It features a sauna and an indoor pool, and guests benefit from free Wi-Fi.
Located just 300 meters from the bus station in Murmansk, this hostel offers modern rooms with flat screen TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi. It offers a continental breakfast and a reception open 24 hours a day.
This 4 star hotel located in the heart of Murmansk offers modern rooms with flat screen TV. It also has a panoramic view of the Kola Bay and complimentary access to the Internet.
A 10-minute walk from Murmansk city centre and the Square of the Five Angels, these apartments on Lenin Prospekt feature a cable TV with DVD player, living room and a fully equipped kitchen.
Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are offered by this cosy hotel in the seaport town of Murmansk. Quietly located on the Kola Peninsula, the historic city centre is a 20-minute walk away.
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The Gladstone Region has a diverse range of art making...
The Giant That Never Sleeps
40 Years of QAL in Gladstone 1967-2007
Based on firsthand accounts, this local history exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of when Queensland Alumina Limited came to town.
This local history exhibition takes a closer look at Gladstone's industrial past and how the region's future was rewritten.
Image: Queensland Alumina Limited, December 1967. Photo courtesy of Bevin Newitt.


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A soundscape concert with two works by Andra McCartney that were both created from radio and soundscape recordings made during cross-Canada train trips. One of the trips passed through the wild fires in British Columbia and invites listeners to reflect on the impact of climate change.
Andra McCartney is a sound artist and writer (UK/Canada), interested in everyday sound, traffic, ambiences, and experiences. Recent work includes Bella voyage Rimouski to Blanc Sablon (Andrasound on soundcloud, 2017); Listening in the Bernheim Forest (Louisville KY Nov 2017, Musicworks 2018); Ah! Listening in Warkworth (Arts and Heritage centre of Warkworth ON, spring 2018).
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Philately, or stamp collecting, is a time-honored hobby enjoyed by collectors all over the world.
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as covers (envelopes or packages with stamps on them). Stamp collecting can be fun and certainly easy.
Stamp collecting a very rewarding hobby because it immensely enhances the general knowledge of the collector.
Stamp collecting is a special mix of the structured and the unstructured, and you can make it a personal hobby that will not be like anyone else's.
Collecting stamps is a treasured hobby that people around the world have enjoyed for centuries. Stamp collecting started in 1860's with teenagers who started to collect stamps.
The collecting of stamps can be a fun and educational lasts you a lifetime.
Stamp collecting provides you skills which will help you connect to the history of a specific location, person, animal or thing. Stamp collecting is not a new trend of the people and the hobby is sweeping through out the world.
Collecting stamps is a very interesting hobby that is preferred and loved by the people throughout the world. Stamp collecting is the act of gathering of Stamps and basically the labels placed on the letters as charge for the postal delivery that are issued by the country or by the post office.
Stamp collecting is considered to be one of the most popular hobbies in the world This is despite the fact that there is not that much money that can be made from it even if the person has some of the oldest stamps dating back to the 19th century.
The new collector can start this hobby at any age and have a collection of both local and foreign postage, there are a lot of places where the collection can begin the first place is usually through the mail that the person has delivered to there home.
It has become common place to declare that the future of stamp collecting is bleak, due to the increasing popularity of e-mail, other electronic forms of communication.
The Internet has greatly expanded the availability of stamp collecting information and has also made it easier for starting and intermediate stamp collectors to obtain stamps, covers and other philatelic material.
You can spend a lot of money for this wonderful hobby if you want to but you don't have to.
However you start, stamp collecting is a hobby that you can continue through your life. For more than 150 years, stamp collecting has been the hobby of choice of royalty, movie stars, sports celebrities, kings, presidents, and hundreds of thousands of other people.
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Spring is in the air and that can only mean one thing to sneaker heads; it's time to break out that heat you've been saving all winter!
We're excited to announce Rare Vntg will be vending at Laced Sneaker Company's Sneaker Convention on March 25th!
In connection with the Delaware 87ers (Philadelphia 76ers NBA D-League affiliate), Laced Sneaker Company presents their third annual Sneaker Convention at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center.
- When: MARCH 25th 2017
- Where: UD's Bob Carpenter Center 631 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19716
- From: 2-7PM
- Cost: Entry to the event is $20. Entry includes a complementary ticket to the Delaware 87ers game immediately following the convention
We'll be bringing a selection of vintage sportswear pieces including exclusive vintage gear from the 87ers NBA affiliate Philadelphia Sixers! In addition to our vintage collection, we'll be releasing a limited edition Champion apparel collaboration with Delaware's own Color of Life
We look forward to seeing everyone in a couple weeks!
You can purchase tickets to the event here, don't forget to enter: LACED to save on admission


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£938M potential benefits of smart metering "results of a worldwide research project"
UK households' electricity bills by £938M a year," says Howard Porter, CEO of BEAMA, welcoming the findings of an independent review of 100 smart meter pilots and rollouts across the world. "These savings could be delivered with the current UK specifications - smart metering systems including display devices need to be installed in UK homes as soon as possible," he added.
The report identifies the kinds of activities and technology that are needed to maximise the customer and industry energy saving benefits from smart metering. It shows that, if the technology and customer engagement is right, hundreds of millions of pounds could be saved by consumers in Britain every year, and that smart meters could make a significant contribution towards achieving EU goals of a 20% reduction in energy use by 2020.
Maximising the energy saving benefits from smart metering
The report demonstrated significant reductions in the amount of energy used by consumers and when they use it. Replicating these savings in the UK will require the right approach and the right kind of technologies. It found that, worldwide, customers who received an energy display with their smart meter achieved on average an 8.5% reduction in the amount of electricity they used.
This level of saving across UK households would equate to £938 million cut from electricity bills. Lower, but still significant, reductions were achieved from enhanced bills showing detailed energy usage and web based displays. Different pricing structures and automation were effective in encouraging customers to use energy at off-peak times and reducing overall energy use when used as part of a well designed consumer engagement and education programme.
Similar savings from smart gas metering could be expected, however the report does not cover the evidence on savings for gas bills, as there is insufficient rollout of smart gas metering across the world.
Consumer engagement and support essential
Technology was identified as the key tool to enable consumer benefits. However the success of pilots and roll outs and the savings customers made, varied depending on socioeconomic factors, consumers' consumption patterns, rollout program content and structure, and what customers were using energy for.
Crucially, it found that if smart meter rollout is to maximise energy efficiency savings to customers, then consumers will need to have access to good-quality support, advice and education. There will also need to be consumer engagement programmes which segment the customer base and tailor their approach and message to the needs of different types of households.
Getting the technology right
The study identified that what customers valued most, and responded to best, was an in-home display which shows them: up to date consumption information (i.e. how much energy they have used between the last bill and now); up-to-date cost or bill (i.e. how high is their bill since they last paid); and historical consumption (i.e. how much electricity have they used during this period compared to the previous periods) in a format they can understand.
In recognition of in home-displays being a crucial part of engaging consumers, BEAMA has worked with leading manufacturers to set up the Consumer Energy Display Industry Group (CEDIG). The Group will represent manufacturers of display products, which provide the important interface between the consumer and the smart meter.
Dr Howard Porter, CEO of BEAMA said: "This research is very welcomed, as it provides timely evidence from around the world that well designed smart meter rollouts reduce customer bills. The members of BEAMA supplying smart meters and customer displays to the UK market are working together to deliver solutions to allow easy customer interaction, and the best opportunities for energy use reduction and consumer savings.
"The interoperability of all smart metering systems is vital to allow the best customer experience and engagement. BEAMA and the industry group SSWG are dedicated to the delivery of open specifications to allow all smart metering equipment to be interoperable."
About the report
ESMIG, The European Smart Meter Industry Group, commissioned the report from the energy think tank VassaETT to see what lessons could be learnt from international rollouts and pilots of smart metering. It looked at more than 100 different programmes with the aim of providing a source of comparative data for the smart metering industry in Europe. Drawing direct comparisons between GB and other countries are not advisable because of variations such as climate, housing stock, fuel type, cultural variation and fuel type which impact the overall success of the programme. That said there were lessons that can be learnt to help Government and the regulator design smart meter rollouts to maximise energy efficiency and consumer benefits, with the confidence that many installations have delivered significant benefits.


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Food Lab Glossary
Get to know the jargon of our research and traditional methods of food preparation.
Acidification: The process of lowering pH in food by either adding an acid (like lemon juice or yogurt) or promoting acid production in food. Often done at the early stages of fermentation to create a safe environment and enhance flavor and texture in the food. Fermentation itself also lowers pH.
Aging/Curing: Placing food in the right environmental conditions (such as a space that has controlled temperature, humidity and air flow) so that chemical processes such as fermentation can work on the food over a period of time to release nutrients, increase nutrient density and improve flavor, texture and quality.
Anaerobic bacteria: Bacteria that work in the absence of oxygen, as in the case of most lactic acid fermentations.
Backslopping: Saving a yeast and/or bacteria culture at the end of the fermentation process to kick-start the next one. Example, sourdough or yogurt starter.
Bioavailability: The nutrients that are available for an individual's body to absorb and process. Things that will impact this include not only the quality of the food but also how it was prepared, the context in which it was consumed, and the health of the individual. An example is corn; when nixtamalized, niacin becomes available and can be absorbed.
Brining: Soaking a food in salt water and allowing the salt to be absorbed through osmosis.
Cheddaring: A stage in the cheddar cheese-making process when you shuffle layers of curd to evenly express the whey. It's how cheddar cheese got its name, however it is not a step typically used in commercially made cheddar cheese.
Cheese cave: A controlled environment that's attempting to replicate the humidity, temperature, and air flow of the caves in which the world's most famous cheeses were created. Typically 55 degrees F, 85 percent relative humidity.
Crème fraiche: A cultured dairy product made by acidifying cream. The acidification process creates a pleasant sourness, thickens the cream and improves shelf life.
Culture: A colony of yeast and/or bacteria used to inoculate food to induce fermentation, aging, curing, etc.
Curds: During the cheese-making process, milk is typically separated into curds and whey through the use of rennet. Most cheeses are made from the curds.
Decoction: The process of extracting the essence of something typically through heating or boiling plants.
Enzymes: Catalysts that convert parts of foods into things that are more digestible or nutritious for the human body, for example amylase, which exists in human saliva and converts complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.
Fat-soluble: Vitamins that require the presence of fat to be absorbed and used properly by our bodies.
Foraging: The practice of gathering wild food.
Kefir: An ancient fermented dairy product that provides the human body with a host of valuable bacteria and yeast.
Kombucha: A lactic- and yeast-fermented beverage that provides the human body with a host of valuable bacteria and yeast. Relies upon SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) to catalyze fermentation.
Kvass: A fermented Russian beverage that requires stale dark bread as the catalyst.
Laban: A coagulated sour milk diluted with water.
Lactic acid bacteria: The anaerobic bacteria, which produces lactic acid as a byproduct, responsible for most food fermentation.
Lacto-fermentation: Fermentation that relies upon lactic acid bacteria.
Nitrates/nitrites: Preservatives added to meats during processing in advance of fermenting or curing to create a safe environment. Controversial because excessive consumption may be detrimental to health, and some believe that it's not necessary when meat is processed and cured under strict conditions with healthy animals.
Nixtamalize: The ancient process of increasing the bioavailability of nutrients in maze (corn), an otherwise very difficult food for our bodies to process, through the use of lye. First invented by the Native Americans who first domesticated maze and used wood ash as a source of lye.
Nutrient-dense: Foods that contain and make available the components—such as high-quality fats, proteins, minerals, enzymes, and bacteria/yeasts—that the human body has relied upon through throughout its evolution. This has depended upon our ability to both gain access to such foods by overcoming a plant's or animal's physical defenses (cracking a nut, hunting a mammal), and developing processing technologies, such as fermentation.
Phytic acid: An acid found in many plant seeds, nuts, grains and legumes that inhibits the absorption of nutrients by the human body. This needs to be deactivated through specific food processing technologies for the body to realize the food's full value; fermentation and soaking are two typical methods.
Polyculture: The cultivation of several crops or animals in such a way that they mutually benefit each other and mimic what happens naturally.
Saccharification: The process of using enzymes to convert complex carbohydrates into sugar that can later be acted upon through yeasts during fermentation to produce alcohol.
SCOBY: Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast.
Sprouting: The act of placing a seed, nut, or legume in a moist, warm environment to allow the sprout to form, for the purpose of releasing enzymes, neutralizing phytic acid, and increasing digestibility and taste.
Starter culture: A yeast and/or bacteria culture used to induce fermentation.
Terroir: The singular environmental conditions in a particular place, including soil chemistry, climate, and microflora, that contribute to the unique qualities of food and/or beverages produced in that area. An example would be the difference between San Francisco and Parisian sourdough breads.
Thermophilic bacteria: Bacteria typically used in dairy fermentation (including most yogurts and some cheeses like mozzarella) that withstand higher temperatures.
Whey: One of the byproducts of most cheese-making and is separate from the curd with the use of rennit.
Wild fermentation: Fermentation that relies upon wild bacteria and/or yeast specific to a particular place.


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Organized by Henri Berestycki and Luis Silvestre at the University of Chicago.
These activities are financed by NSF grant DMS-1065979 FRG: Collaborative Research : Emerging Issues in the Sciences Involving Non-Standard Diffusion.
The participants of this grant are Henri Berestycki, Luis Caffarelli, Yanyan Li, Fanghua Lin and Luis Silvestre.
During the month of May 2012, we will have a concentration period involving issues on nonlinear elliptic and parabolic equations with non-standard diffusion and applications.


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P. Scott Allender, MD; Jeffrey A. Cutler, MD, MPH; Dean Follmann, PhD; Francesco P. Cappuccio, MD, MSc; Jane Pryer, PhD; Paul Elliott, PhD, MRCP
To assess the effect of dietary calcium supplementation on blood pressure.
Published reports of trials studying the effect of dietary calcium supplementation on blood pressure were identified by a search of previous reviews, a MEDLINE search, a manual review of journal articles, and a review of abstracts from scientific meetings.
Randomized clinical trials in which dietary calcium intake varied by intervention group were selected. Multifactorial trials were not included.
Data from 28 active treatment arms or strata from 22 randomized clinical trials were pooled using a weighted average method, with weights proportional to the inverse of the variance of the treatment effect. The total sample comprised 1231 persons. Because trials of both normotensive and hypertensive persons were included, subgroup analyses could be done. Pooled estimates of the effect of calcium supplementation on blood pressure were −0.18 mm Hg for diastolic blood pressure (95% CI, −0.75 to 0.40 mm Hg) and −0.89 mm Hg for systolic blood pressure (CI, −1.74 to −0.05 mm Hg). Pooled estimates for systolic blood pressure were −0.53 mm Hg (CI, −1.56 to 0.49 mm Hg) for trials of normotensive persons and −1.68 mm Hg (CI, −3.18 to −0.18 mm Hg) for trials of hypertensive persons. Diastolic blood pressure was not significantly affected in either subgroup.
The pooled estimate shows a statistically significant decrease of systolic blood pressure with calcium supplementation, both for hypertensive persons and for the overall sample. However, the effect is too small to support the use of calcium supplementation for preventing or treating hypertension.
Allender PS, Cutler JA, Follmann D, et al. Dietary Calcium and Blood Pressure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Ann Intern Med. 1996;124:825–831. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-124-9-199605010-00007
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Series: Animal Explosion
Media: Digital Print – Cotton Rag
Unframed (for framing options, please contact Atty on +61 428 305 863)
Edition: /250 Prints
Derek is the current King of the Quokkas who were first described by Dutch sea captain Willem de Vlamingh, who reported finding "a kind of rat as big as a cat." The squeamish seaman named the quokkas' island Ratte nest ("rat's nest"), then sailed away. Be warned Derek is very loyal and will mess you up if you cross him or threaten his family, please do not worry folks he really has a soft and gentle side. Handsome and rugged he really is the Mac Daddy of all Quokkas.
Derek took over 205 hrs to complete.


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Wonderfully aged, chunky, twisted and rooted - built in the 17th century, the boutique Hotel Chesa Stüva Colani has not only been at home in the tiny mountain village of Madulain for centuries, the house Colani has never looked so good. Indeed, a lot of love, passion and tenacity saw the Chesa Colani being stripped back to its architectural bones and then respectfully restored to let tradition host the modern - from the medieval Sgraffito facade to designer Flos lighting.
Chesa Colani Hotel may be lovely and old, it is however, a thoroughly modern boutique ambient designed by Bertolini e Galli Architetti that hugs history and marries the cultural Upper Engadin spirit of art, architecture and tradition.
Clever juxtaposed architecture links the original with the new; letting heritage peep through the contemporary finishes. Being in a part of Switzerland that nudges Italy, it is no surprise that boutique interiors have a Bella Italia touch, which in this region of the Alps, is right at home.
Being in this region of Engadin – art is as natural as the mountain vistas – and the Chesa Colani couldn't resist adding whimsical art installations to give a fizz. Commissions from artist Letizia Cariello include 'talk-about-pieces' including the metal saplings that hum in the wind and a playful stone garden.
A hive of hotel activity is found in the large glazed reception lounge flanked by original stone walls, a touch of glitz from the polished white bar plays hosts to the après ski fraternity returning from nearby St. Moritz and Pontresina, as well as for those seeking to people watch under the Murano chandelier.
Large, chalet-styled rooms and boutique suites are cocooned in wood; seamlessly wrapped in Cirmolo pine whose natural and soothing perfume relaxes and facilitates a deep sleep.
The finish is smooth boutique – an alpine palette of subdued oatmeal, sour-dough browns and putty tones play host to designer lighting and statement furnishings. The bathrooms are clad in calming green-grey quartz soapstone – used since the Roman times and adding a clever reference to times past.
Housed in the oldest part of the house, the restaurant dining rooms are framed in twisted heavy wooden beams lending the mandatory Alpine warmth, including a fab little snug in the former barn. The wine cellar is adjacent and stocks a wide variety of both local and region wines with some great numbers from neighbouring Italy.
Chef Paolo Casanova is a passionate foodie. Sourced local ingredients from surrounding farmers are treated to a modern hand and a creativity that brings the flavours alive. Expect skilful plates of delicately prepared food with a hearty narrative found in the alps.
Happy eggs for breakfast and talented gourmet dishes over dinner – deliciousness on your doorstep from rustic to modern - just like the hotel.
A restful small wellness zone clad in soapstone and feature lighting offers a Hamman, sauna, and Jacuzzi with an extensive range of massages on offer and an open fitness hub gives the runner-spin junkies a fixe.
At the heart of the mountain village Madulain and convenient for trains onwards to Zermatt, Hotel Chesa Colani is just 12km from nearby St. Mortiz and 2 km from ski family friendly resort of Zuoz.
A classic Oberengadin hamlet and imbued by the thriving art community, the hotel nestles snug amongst its neighbours and is convenient for the Celerina Ski area – hotel shuttle available that takes 10 minutes.
Close by is the 8th century Carolingian convent of St. John the Baptist and further afield is the Swiss Nation Park. For ski junkies – there is the 3000 metres-high Diavolezza glacier and the Lagalp Ski region nearby.
The lush valley of Grisons (Graubünden) is some 1,250m above sea level and offers a rare taste of the traditional Walser culture - a people with their own language and customs with roots as deep as Switzerland's existence.read more
The von Bartha art gallery in the little town of S-chanf, high up in Switzerland's Engadin Mountains, is the perfect cultural stop-off for skiers whizzing by.read more
Arts and the Alps is an alluring combo - so next time in the Engadin Valley, St. Moritz, pop into Vito Schnabel's Art Gallery in the Clouds for a cultural rest-bite from hiking & ski.read more
Twisted beams frame the 14th century frescos while a curatorial catalogue of designer classics delivers a modernist influence: the Widder Hotel is where medieval heritage meets Eames and Poliakoff slumbers against thick stonewalls. This is at the heart of Old Town Zurich and has both the luxury pedigree of a small Grand Dame Hotel and the eclectic charisma of a design diva.read more


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Unearth both the north and south islands of 'the land of the long white cloud'. Showcasing Maori culture and heritage, this tour includes undoubtedly some of the world's most stunning scenery. Enjoy two breathtaking rail journeys and an overnight cruise on awe-inspiring Milford Sound as we discover all there is to know about our neighbours across 'the ditch'.


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Your favorite post, based on number of views per page, was the Blueberry-Buttermilk Breakfast Cake, with A Quilt for Dallas coming in second. You have good taste, folks.
My favorite post this past year was the Hershey's Kisses Candy Cane Swirl Cheesecake. I will admit I do have a weakness for cheesecake so I may be a bit biased, but this truly was an amazing recipe. I can't wait until next Christmas so I can make this again! My second favorites would have to be a tie between A Quilt for Ella and A Quilt for Dallas.
I know this may be a couple weeks late, but Happy New Year, everyone!


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Theatre as a means to of supporting the teaching of science
"Light mystery" is a play developed by three academics from the University of Milan as part of the European Union (EU) funded TEMI project, to allow them to pilot engaging ways to learn about their favourite field of research: physics.
Have you ever tried talking about physics without revealing any of its wonders, hoping people will develop a passion for it and for science?
How do you engage with people to share your passion of physics?
How do you help make young people develop a love for physics studies?
In 2004, Marina Carpineti, Marco Giliberti and Nicola Ludwig, physicists but also work colleagues with a common passion for acting and theatre, embarked on an unusual journey. They created a theatre play to extol the wonders of physics called "Let's throw light on matter" which officially launched their "Physics show initiative".
Since then, they have written seven plays, which they have performed 400 times, and have to date, end of 2015, reached an audience of 110,000 people. One of the reasons behind their success is their ability to engage with the audience through showmanship, bringing to life the wonders of physics phenomenon such as light or electromagnetic waves and their playful invite to the audience to get involved, and to question phenomenon, a process of engagement that leaves the audience wanting to know.
In 2013, Marina Carpineti and Marco Giliberti started their collaboration with the TEMI project, an EU-funded project, Teaching Enquiry with Mysteries Incorporated. TEMI developed a pilot teacher training course which combines the use of a range of scientific mysteries which were then dissected following the 5E teaching model (engage, explore, explain, extend and evaluate), the project also included the integration of showmanship or more generally presentation skills to keep the students engaged and finally a gradual release of responsibilities where students eventually lead both the questions and problem solving. The TEMI course was tested across Europe with more than 600 teachers taking part between 2013 and 2016 and reporting more success in engaging with young people on science topics.
Marina Carpineti, Marco Giliberti and Nicola Ludwig adapted the show Light Mystery and made it an integral part of their TEMI training courses delivered in Italy. In the script, they describe how the acts and scenes follow the TEMI methodology. They worked directly with teachers on the use of science theatre as a novel and attractive means to engage and bring out curiosity, scientific reasoning and literacy in young people.
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This recipe was my son's all-time favourite lunch box baking for all of his high school years. Unfortunately for him, there is only a small window of opportunity when both apples and passionfruit are in season. But this is it! The first of the new season Granny Smith apples are just starting to become available here in northern NSW, and there are still a few weeks left in the summer passionfruit season.
This is the fourth in my "Muesli Bar Challenge" series. So far I have three from three, but last week's Choc Chip Cookies are the one to beat! The challenge is a lunchbox baking recipe, that is fast and easy, healthy, ethical, and that my school age reviewers actually prefer to the junk food marketed as "muesli bars".
The Recipe
Quantities are a bit difficult to specify for this recipe, because apples come in lots of sizes, and passionfruit are variably juicy. You are aiming for a muffin-type batter, which is not quite as thick as a standard cake batter, sort of between a pikelet and a cake batter, and not over-mixed. The apple needs to be diced fairly small or they tend to break up. The recipe is pretty forgiving though.
Into a bowl mix (in more or less this order):
- 1 large or 2 small peeled and finely diced green apples (about a cup of diced apple)
- Pulp from 5 passionfruit
- 2 good desertspoons of plain, low fat yoghurt
- 2 good desertspoons of butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 good desertspoons of brown sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- Pinch cinnamon and a small pinch of cloves (careful – it's easy to overdo it with cloves)
- Enough wholemeal SR flour to make a thickish pancake batter – about 2/3 of a cup full.
Mix just enough to combine, and spoon into greased muffin tins. A small circle of greaseproof paper in the bottom of each tin helps the muffins come out easily.
Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes or so, until a skewer comes out clean.
Makes 7 medium muffins (unless Casey finds them as they come out of the oven).


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Born in Detroit, 1950, William Truman Hosner (Bill to his friends) earned his BFA at Wayne State University, and went on to study illustration at The Center for Creative Studies, College of Art and Design in Detroit. During his 17 years as a professional illustrator, his assignments included The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Field and Stream magazine, CBS-Fox Video, and Reader's Digest. At the peak of a very successful career in commercial art, Hosner re-focused himself: Plein-air fine art painting captured his passion, studying under two master pastel painters at the Scottsdale Artists School in Arizona. Over the past two decades Hosner has also been fortunate to have the personal mentoring of Max Altekruse, himself a student of the renowned Frank Rielly of the Art Students League in New York City.
Among his most recent awards, Hosner has achieved uncommon success: from 2009-2012, he has received 'First Prize' from the French Pastel Society in Giverny, France ; 'First Prize' from the American Pastel Society in New York City; and 'Best of Show' from the Pastel Society of the West Coast, along with numerous other prestigious awards and prizes. He is a member of the Master Pastelist International Association of Pastel Societies, the Maitre Pastelliste Societe de Pastel de L'est du Canada, the Distinguished Member Pastel Society of the West Coast, and the Master Pastelist Pastel Society of America.
Paintings by W Truman Hosner are featured in national and international museum collections and exhibitions ranging from New York City . . . to California . . . to Canada . . . to France . . . to Asia.
Painting from life, the integrity of Hosner's art is never in question as he conveys through his works the evolving moods and dynamics that can be captured only through the art of plein air painting.
Hosner's philanthropic interests include two on-going efforts over the past 10 years: he spends one day per month at Children's Hospital in Detroit, drawing portraits of young patients in their rooms and gifting the drawings to them and their families. In 2010 Hosner founded the Café Society Educational Scholarship Fund to assist Northern Michigan coffee house baristas with needed funds to pursue higher education.*
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Hello dear neglected blog. I'm sorry. I have lots of excuses! :)
This morning I had three extra kids, and wanting to have something for them to do, I sent Jim to the store last night to purchase ingredients to make cinnamon Christmas tree ornaments.
Here's the recipe:
4 cups cinnamon (get the dollar store version, MUCH cheaper!)
2 big spoonfuls of cloves (or not, whatever)
3 cups applesauce
1/2 cup glue (more or less)
Mix the ingredients together. I was sneezing like a crazy lady as the cinnamon wafted up my nose. :)
Mix and mash and knead the dough. Roll it out in small batches and use cookie cutters to make shapes.
Put the ornaments on a cookie sheet, poke holes in them and let them dry. The recipe I found says to bake them at 200 for 6 hours or let them dry on the counter for four days! **Note, I did this this morning and it didn't take NEARLY 6 hours. Mine were dry in 1-2 depending on the thickness of the ornament. Check on them after about an hour, if they still have a little give when you squeeze them let them dry longer. If they're all dry, they're all dry.
We plan to leave some plain, paint some with craft paints and use some glitter on others.
If I ever had two batteries full of juice at the same time or the ability to load pictures on this borrowed bare bones computer I'd include pictures!
A word of warning, your house will smell REALLY strongly for hours after.
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They say if you have bad news, release it on Friday. And if it's really, really bad, release it on Friday, September 11, late in the day when the Entities are only thinking about shit like who the next Friday Night Parting Shot Girl should be.
With that said, it should come as no surprise that the folks at the Kahnawake Gaming Commission did the latter in waiting to release its final decision with regard to the Ultimate Bet online poker cheating scandal.
The findings are the result of a year long investigation into the scamming of millions of dollars from players allegedly conducted by Russ Hamilton and others at Ultimate Bet from June 2003 up until December 2007. As a result of the investigation Ultimate Bet's owner Tokwiro Enterprises has been forced to pay $1.5 million in fines and reimburse more than $22 million to the players affected by the cheating.
Most noteworthy from the report is that a total of 31 individuals other than Hamilton (who was already named a year ago) have been identified by the KGC as being associated with the cheating scam, and all names have been turned over to law enforcement authorities (who knows where though). The names have not been released publicly but all 117 usernames are included in the report (click post image to see them all).
Our hunch is that it won't be long before some others are named publicly, including some known poker pros.
After the jump, some noteworthy nuggets from the 11-page document the KGC released (download PDF here):
- The incidences of cheating began in June 2003 and continued until December 2007.
- In total, the Commission's investigation revealed 23 accounts that had a total of 117 usemames that were used by the responsible individual(s) to facilitate the cheating incidences.
- The money won by the cheating accounts was often disbursed throughout the UB site through player to-player transfers.
- The evidence shows that Russ Hamilton was primarily responsible for and benefitted from the multiple cheating incidences.
- The vast majority of the computer devices and IP addresses used by the cheating accounts were directly associated with Russ Hamilton. The vast majority of the cheating accounts transferred money through Russ Hamilton's player accounts.
- The investigation revealed 23 accounts that had a total of 117 usernames that were used by the responsible individual(s) to facilitate the cheating incidences.
- Commission has provided extensive information to law enforcement authorities, including the names of 31 individuals who were associated, to varying degrees, with Russ Hamilton, the cheating accounts and/or transactions related to the cheating accounts.


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Bladder leakage or incontinence affects one in three women and one in ten men, often as a result of surgery, childbirth or other trauma, but many struggle with the inconvenience, expense and ecological unfriendliness of pads and panty liners. Whether they make it to landfill or, even worse, end up in our oceans, 'disposable' pads and diapers containing plastic lining can take as long as 500 years to decompose. Nearly 20 billion single-use baby nappies are added to landfills every...
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Featuring new comers vocalist Brian Phyll Miller and Christian Metals newest guitar legend Mathew P. Smith.
1. Broad Is the Gate 04:13
2. Hero 03:20
3. We All Stand 03:44
4. Demon Pill 02:36
5. We Will Fight 03:54
6. Who You Are 04:08
7. Reach the Sky 02:25
8. Never Same 05:16
9. Metal Cross 01:43 instrumental
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Excellent release from Saint featuring new vocalist Brian Miller. Not a bad track on this album but it is rather short, clocking in at less than 40 minutes. Metal Cross would have been a bit better if it hit the 3:30 mark. Not a bad track on this album at all.
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Information for Preteens With Hemophilia B
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