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Paid Sick Leave is a relatively new concept in the U.S. with regards to contingent workers especially. It has only recently begun to gain traction nationwide after a few localities began to enforce Paid Sick Leave laws for workers. San Francisco, California started this trend and passed into law Paid Sick Time within the City of San Francisco in 2006. The laws only went into effect, however, on June 6, 2007. That said, information on the effects that paid sick leave laws have on businesses, both small and large, is still limited. Given the geographical separation from the surrounding towns and cities, San Francisco and the implementation of the Paid Sick Leave laws in this microcosm is an interesting case study on the effects the laws had on both employers and workers in this already expensive and isolated city.
When instituted the San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (PSLO) provided sick leave to an estimated 115,800 additional private sector workers within the city limits of San Francisco. These workers were now eligible under the law's provisions but had previously lacked access to any paid sick days. Overall, a 2006 study estimated one-quarter of the city's private-sector workforce gained paid sick leave through the ordinance.
The law was notable because it included all employees within the City of San Francisco, whether they were employed on a full-time, part-time or even a temporary basis. Time off was granted for health-related needs for the worker, but also the workers' family members or other "designated person." Around the same time as the PSLO went into effect, San Francisco also increased the minimum hourly wage to $9.36, a rate $1.36 higher than the State of California minimum wage at the time. A health insurance expenditure requirement also went into effect the summer of 2006 in San Francisco. The three new employer mandates implemented in that short timeframe shaped the perspective of San Francisco employers, with regards to the business climate in the city.
In a study of 26 San Francisco employers during the initial implementation period, research from March 2008 measured the effects on employer costs, staffing and operations overall. The study respondents included a wide range of organizations, from an employer with only one part-time employee to a national company with 10,000 employees in San Francisco alone. The sectors represented reflected those industries employing a high percentage of low-wage workers, such as the restaurant, retail, service and health /human services industries. Each company implemented the new policy in their own way whether by (1) expanding leave for all or some employees, (2) establishing a paid time off (PTO) policy, (3) replacing other benefits and compensation policies, and (4) changing accrual rates and probationary periods or by implementing a combination of those four strategies.
While most employers who were surveyed reported that they were able to implement the PSLO with minimal to moderate effects on their overall business and their bottom line, most reported an increase in labor costs. These increases ranged from minor increases in terms of accounting or tracking systems to manage the amount of leave time accrued and taken by employees to larger increases associated with either expanding existing policies or increasing benefits. Employers surveyed were quick to say that the costs associated with their perceived increase in labor costs included the increase in minimum wage and the new health care requirements. PSLO was the least expensive of the three to implement, in general.
Of the half of respondents who attempted to offset or minimize costs, ten employers reported that they passed costs on to the workers either by changes in employee benefits or by delaying wage increases. With the exception of minimum wage employees, whose pay was increased by new minimum wage laws, some employee had to wait longer for regularly scheduled wage increases; while others may not have received year-end bonuses, payouts for unused sick days or other employee benefits. Seven employers surveyed said that they raised rates for services or prices on items sold to customers, but noted that this was a combination of factors and not solely due to the increase in costs related to the PSLO. The majority of rate increases were reported in the restaurant, retail and healthcare industries.
As anticipated, small and medium sized businesses reported a larger impact on their businesses than large employers. Smaller organizations struggled to expand benefits to a significant portion of their workforce while absorbing the labor cost increases and administrating the tracking of the leave for each employee. An industry that had some of the most difficulty with the new policy enactments within the City of San Francisco is the restaurant business. The effects of a raise in the minimum wage (that did not account for positions where tipping allowances were common in other local areas, or allow for a decreased minimum wage for workers who received tips), coupled with PSLO, forced restaurant owners to seek other cost cutting measures.
To reduce the cost of labor, restaurants and other businesses responded in different ways. Shift and schedule tightening allowed some owners to avoid hiring as many part time employees. While some transitions part-time staff into full-time positions, most commonly through attrition but a small percentage of owners let part-time employees go and hired new full-time employees to replace them. Some owners opted to have all of their prep cook work done outside of the City of San Francisco by workers in other facilities. Then have the products driven into the City of San Francisco for the final preparation and serving, thus reducing the amount of San Francisco-employee time to preparing food. Other owners simply purchased food for workers to prepare that was pre-cut or partially pre-prepared to reduce the need for non-essential "back of the house" workers.
Many business owners were concerned that they would fail to afford the staff required to run their businesses with the same level of productivity they had achieved in years past. If they chose not to comply with the laws they risked legal action. The threat of being forced to close businesses completely due to non-compliance was very real, especially within this major California city. Businesses with fewer employees, and, therefore, lower labor costs, would stand a better chance of remaining open in the city. If forced to close, some owners (especially restaurants) feared that this would affect the quality of businesses within the city and thus the reputation of the city as a destination for luxury and top shelf customer service.
While few employers reported any early benefits from reduced absenteeism, lower turnover, or improved employee morale as a result of the paid sick leave ordinance, as time has passed the employers with workers within the city limits of San Francisco, restaurants in particular, have adjusted their business practices and employee engagement strategies to suit the cost of labor and business needs within the city and remain profitable. San Francisco is still considered a "food destination" nearly a decade after PSLO, and after several increases in the locality's minimum wage, with many restaurants serving a wide variety of local, visiting tourist and commuter customers.


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TV show will see two teams compete against each other using the popular game
Channel 4 will soon screen a new quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something.
According to MCV, Sony Pictures Television and Victory Television have signed up to bring the series to Channel 4. Sony Pictures Television will fund the show, while Victory Television will produce it.
The show has been made with input from Draw Something owner Zynga.
According to reports, the show will pitch two teams against one another. Each team will have one celebrity and one member of the public.
The teams will compete against each other over three rounds of drawing challenges against the clock.
The member of the public from the successful team will then join forces with both celebrities in the final round. If they win, the member of the public will walk away with a cash prize; fail and the money is rolled over to the next show.
"We're very excited to work with Channel 4 to produce a brand new show inspired by one of the biggest hits in app history to date," Victory Television MD Victoria Ashbourne told MCV.
"There's a creative side to everyone, sometimes more obvious than others, and the show will really tap into that with a race against the clock and plenty of humour."
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You may not have yet thought about having a website but in this technology and information influenced world it is an effective tool for communication and connecting with your audience/community/users. There is more to having a website than this.
Establishing first Impression
Long before the parents and students set their foot at your school they tend/will virtually visit the school through your website, gain all the necessary information which actually makes it easy for them to make decisions especially during the rigorous process of getting one. In other words they establish the first impression and highlights the best qualities of your school.
Strengthening Credibility
Building and strengthening the credibility of your institute while serving both new and already existing community members. As a matter of fact without websites, you are missing out on big opportunities that could largely benefit your school.
Establishing your online presence can actually be a good thing and a very good tool in advertising. Can be used as a way of saying here is what we offer and this is how better we are from others and this is what we can offer you that you can't get somewhere else.
Easy way to reach out
This can also be an outreach tool. A way you reach your potential audience and target, establishing a well-informed and formed relationship virtually. While is can work with the potential audience, it is also very useful to the existing audience, teachers, students and parents can use this platform to interact, stay informed even obtain learning materials.
Having a website is not going out of date any day soon as the growth of tech-sapiens and online presence increases.
The power of visibility
Establishing credibility and making it easy for clients/customers/users to have access to your business/information is already a step higher to growing your business. What if you could take it to an even further step.
Generally, businesses whose websites appear higher up in the search results (see image above) in different search engines e.g. Google, Bing and Yahoo are guaranteed more traffic towards their websites hence providing them with potentially more customers. That is exactly what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) does to your website.
Easy reach to potential audience.
People really need to learn to think of SEO as less of a marketing tactic, and more of a branding play.
With SEO you are sure to reach your target audience. The biggest number of clients/ customers about 80%-90% check online presence and reviews before a purchase or requiring a service. As a matter of fact it is a very valuable business tool.
SEO is cost-effective compared to all these other forms of online marketing, In many ways it remains to be the backbone of your online presence. 63% of consumers use websites to find and engage with businesses.
Optimizing user experience.
User experience is very important for the your business as Joshua Guerra, BIZCOR CEO of marketing firm says "As long as you are focusing on optimal user experience while performing methodic SEO strategies, you will be rewarded with higher positioning and organic traffic." As we are focusing on increasing traffic on the websites, we pay attention to user experience which with good reviews we are rewarded with more business.


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Sunday, May 25, 2008
EPISODE 27: Cheap Flying Libertarian Fights Fires
Quite an interesting episode this evening. Tonight I was joined by Matt Myers, a friend of mine, volunteer fireman, past chief and owner of Myers Accounting / Canalside Financial. Ken joined in late, having been to a wedding. We started the show off with a brief discussion of the life of the late Jimmy Griffin, former 4-term mayor of Buffalo who passed away at the age of 78 this weekend. Matt filled us in on some of the politics and personality traits that made him very well known in the area. From there, we looked skywards at the airlines and had a conversation aboutAmerican's $15 per checked bag fee. Later in the show, Ken (who worked at the Tampa airport for around 5 years) told us that American's employees were the most unhappy, especially after the company got permission to use the employee pension fund for operating costs in 2003. Everyone was in agreement that customer service in the airline industry has tanked and except for Southwest, nobody is happy when it comes to air travel any more. This conversation spurred off two side-discussions. The first was the fact that former Georgia Rep. Bob Barr is now the official Libertarian candidate. On a more interesting (and closer) note, Buffalo is beginning to stand out as a great place to On-shore technology and support projects! About this time, Ken managed to call in, so we tracked back to the airline conversation. Finally, there had to be something said about the fire on board the USS George Washington (Cvn-73). This is the ship that Ken and I served together on (see pictures from the fire). She is on her way to take over for the USS Kitty Hawk in Japan this summer. Fair winds and following seas to all those aboard! No lives were lost, which is the most important thing. Thanks to all for listening and have a SAFE Memorial Day Holiday! Take a moment to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and say a prayer for those who are on the front lines today. Click here to listen to today's show. If you want to join in, we record at 8:30 pm EST every Sunday night. Email comments are welcome at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can add a comment to this post.
Monday, May 19, 2008
EPISODE 26: Happy Parenthood
Short-set of show notes because we spent a lot of time talking about a few issues. The California Supreme Court's decision to overturn the voter-approved marriage bill dominated the conversation... I think everyone knew that this would be the start of more fights, not the end. Also, while nobody is surprised that Orthodox Jews oppose the decision, the statements made by the Rabbi in the article are deeply disturbing and accurate. Also, while an Oslo zoologist says there are examples of same-sex couples in the wild, the numbers among humans, especially in the US, are much harder to pin down, but no more than 10%... still well in the minority. While on the subject of sex, we had to talk about the Planned Parenthood suit against Oregon Law that prohibits giving sexually explicit material to minors. They argue that kids should be able to watch porn. (Side note, in 2004 they handed out a book considered porn to kids in a conference that parents were not allowed to attend.) If you want to be "educated" by planned parenthood, there is a reference to Teen wire dot com (no link from here), a site that they have built for teens to learn about sex, diseases, birth control and abortion. Finally, an update on the McKinley High School issue that was reported in ECC Podcast 14 and 15. The report has been completed and is scheduled to be released on Monday. Until then we only have rumors as to it's contents. Thanks for listening! If you want to join in on the conversation, you can call in live. More instructions can be found on our talkcast page. Email comments are welcome at email@example.com or you can post a comment here on the website. Click Here to listen to tonight's show! If you like the show, tell a friend. If you don't, please send us an email and let us know what we did wrong. Be sure to come back next week, when you'll hear different words in a different order!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
EPISODE 25: Civics Lessons and Candidate Issues
This week we took a break from our normal format to go over how the Federal government is supposed to work. We also wanted to talk about some of the issues that candidates are proposing and how they would actually deliver them as President. Ken and I were joined by Ken's friend Chris as well as Paul (The Voice) Stanton. We started off speaking about the basic structure of our government, staying on topic as much as possible with a lot of laughing and a few of my "McCain" moments. When we got to talking about how a bill becomes Law, we all had to remember that great School House Rock short - How a Bill Becomes a Law (redundant but I didn't write the title). Also discussed briefly was the concept of Ammendments and veto powers. Finally, we hit the issues... the promises that the candidates have made. According to NTU, Obama has promised $307 Billion in new spending, Hillary's at $226 Billion and McCain is at $6.8 Billion. We went through a short list of promises... some are amanzingly dumb, most are pure pandering and in most of the cases we couldn't come up with a simple way to know how the candidate would deliver. Links to each synopsis are on the same NTU page. We thank everyone for listening! If you like the show, please tell your friends. If you want to join in on the show, watch our home page for the recording schedule (traditionally every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST). You can become a part of the show! Talkshoe provides for live-chat as well as the ability for people to call in. Our number is 724-444-7444 and the talk-cast ID is 75570, we'd love to have you on the show! Click Here to listen to this week's show!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
EPISODE 24: Mike Wilson Plays Bully with Florida's Flying Votes
Had a bit of a hiccup at the start of the show and had to re-start the recording. Sorry to anyone that was streaming for the original recording and hope you were able to join us for the actual show. Keeping the theme of the light-hearted start, we had to talk about the Florida senate's attempt to fine people that like to decorate their trucks with nuts (bull's, that is). Along the same lines but not at all, the discussion went to an article about a republican trying to get Playboy and Penthouse out of military exchanges (stores). A Detroit professor got his son a bottle of lemonade and then lost his son to CPS for 6 days because it was Mike's Hard Lemonade... something the dad had never heard of. The informal poll in our chat room showed that everyone knew what it was in our audience. Something that Floridians are finding hard to swallow is the fact that their delegates still don't count. A group went to DNC headquarters to protest. We were joined by Tom Millican and Adam Graham to discuss this issue. Finally, for our local issues, Ken talked about the kidnapping of a 26 year old and his family's reward offer. Hatton talked about the debacle that has erupted in his sleepy little village. We thank everyone for listening! If you like the show, please tell your friends. If you want to join in on the show, watch our home page for the recording schedule (traditionally every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST). You can become a part of the show! Talkshoe provides for live-chat as well as the ability for people to call in. Our number is 724-444-7444 and the talk-cast ID is 75570, we'd love to have you on the show! Click here to listen to tonight's show.
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28 DIY Mother's Day Gifts Mom Will Love
Find creative, easy-to-make Mother's Day gifts as unique as your own (very special) mom.
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Hand-Painted Wooden Bracelets
These stylish bracelets are so easy to create and will make any mom smile. From fingerprints to polka dots and stripes, the kids can get creative making these especially for her!
Kids' Garden Stepping Stone
Shiny, sparkly finds instantly become artwork for Mom when turned into a found object stepping stone.
Watch the Video: Kid's Garden Steppingstone
Special "Mom" Banner
Moms everywhere will love being presented with this handmade paper banner. Little ones' handwritten messages on the back will make this a keepsake to cherish.
Block-Printed Napkins
Turn basic household items into simple stamps, then create your own custom-stamped towels and napkins.
See More Photos: How to Block-Print Napkins With Simple DIY Stamps
Herringbone Tray and Box
With a little paint and simple balsa wood tiles, you can make a beautiful, customizable tray or box to give Mom for Mother's Day.
Kids' Artwork Candleholder
Personalize simple glass hurricanes with kids' artwork as a sweet handmade gift for Mother's Day. This easy project can be made by children of all ages.
Fingerprint-Embellished Frames
The kids will have a great time making these one-of-a-kind keepsake frames that Mom will love, especially when a favorite photo is included.
Easy-Sew Lined Tote Bag
A straightforward sewing project for tweens, teens or anyone new to sewing, this lined fabric tote bag is perfect for moms on the go.
Chic Macrame Planter
Printable Mother's Day Cards
Show her your care with one of these easy-to-make printable cards, then add ribbon embellishments to make it special. The inside is blank and ready for your heartfelt note.
Colorful Dipped Utensils
Give Mom something practical, beautiful and handmade this Mother's Day by dressing up wooden utensils with a splash of her favorite hue. Trendy dip dye looks even fresher when you paint each one with gradually lighter paint, creating an ombre effect.
Chalkboard Flower Pots
Inexpensive terra-cotta pots get a playful makeover with chalkboard paint; fill with her favorite blooming bulbs for a cheery pop of spring color.
Fingerprint-Decorated Table Runner
This darling, colorful table runner is so easy to create. Kids can personalize a plain white table runner with colorful fingerprints.
Painted Glass Vases
Dress the table with these easy-to-make confetti-dotted vases. All you need is a small glass vase, opaque glass paint and a tooth pick to create your design.
Decoupaged Photo and Quote Cans
Transform empty tin cans into personalized desk storage for Mom's office supplies. Glue on colorful images and favorite sayings to create a look she'll love.
Framed Child's Silhouette
A framed silhouette is a classic keepsake that Mom will cherish for years to come. A digital camera, computer and printer make this centuries-old craft a snap.
Easy-to-Craft Handmade Jewelry Box
Turn inexpensive fence-post caps from the home improvement store into a pretty jewelry or gift box. By itself, the box makes a sweet Mother's Day gift; fill it with sweet treats or a small trinket for a handmade gift she won't soon forget.
Painted Market Basket
Send Mom to the farmers' market in style this season with a vibrant basket painted with a trendy pattern. This craft would look equally at home storing blankets, pillows and magazines beside the sofa.
Pressed-Flower Coasters
Skip the bouquet this Mother's Day — give your mom a set of pressed-flower coasters instead. Dry or buy the flowers of your choice, then set them between cut glass with a little glue.
Victorian-Inspired Jewelry Box
This DIY jewelry box was inspired by Victorian garden grottos. Plastic insects and seashells affixed to a paper suitcase and spray painted gold are a fun nod to the Victorian obsession with collecting and displaying natural specimens. Mom will love the metallic hue and the storage space for her own collection.
Wine Crate Jewelry Organizer
Don't trash those empty crates of vino: Give them a brand-new purpose by turning them into jewelry display boxes that will showcase Mom's stunning collection and keep it organized, too.
Low-Sew Felt Bowls
Scared of the sewing machine? That's okay! You can still make these adorable hand-sewn felt bowls with just a couple stitches. They're perfect for organizing Mom's craft supplies or sweetly packaging up one of her gifts.
Watch the Video: Make an Easy DIY Felt Bowl
Chalkboard Kitchen Canisters
Glass canisters are practical, inexpensive and readily available, but can be a bit boring. Chalkboard paint and an easy-to-apply stenciled detail transform them into gift-worthy kitchen accessories.
"Mom" Centerpiece for Mother's Day
Create a special centerpiece as a tribute to Mom this Mother's Day. The kids will love getting involved in this simple, family-friendly project.
Pom-Pom Banner and Decorative Letters
Colorful pom-poms and 3D cardboard letters combine to form a festive party banner or fun bookshelf decor Mom will cherish for years to come. Spell out "Mom," "Love" or another fitting phrase to make it extra special.
Watch the Video: Pom-Pom Banner and Letters
Easy-Sew Outdoor Pillow
Stitching up an outdoor pillow to brighten up a porch or deck is a great project for a sewing novice. Select materials that are made to withstand bright sun and moisture to keep Mom's custom pillows looking great year after year.
Colorful Wind Chimes
Transform tiny terra-cotta pots into cheery music for Mom's garden. These chimes are constructed entirely by knotting and gluing — no drilling required!
Doily Dream Catcher
Present Mom with a handmade dream catcher fashioned from an old doily.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post3931733148961439553..comments2020-02-17T15:50:39.081-05:00Comments on Tales From The Sharrows: Ride Home 11/7 & Ride In email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post-24441326209724206472012-11-08T17:41:59.085-05:002012-11-08T17:41:59.085-05:00I've never seen U-turn enforcement either.I've never seen U-turn enforcement either.
BWhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post-15702046219853816332012-11-08T16:35:28.429-05:002012-11-08T16:35:28.429-05:00You actually can submit a complaint at USPS.com. ...You actually can submit a complaint at USPS.com. You just have to wade through their complaint routing system until you find something that seems reasonable. It took me a few tries to find it.Jonhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post-58692513194442457432012-11-08T16:25:37.439-05:002012-11-08T16:25:37.439-05:00Feel better soon! If the mail trucks keep using o...Feel better soon!

If the mail trucks keep using our bike lane, perhaps we need to provide a show of force of bicycles at the mail facility. Sorry, are we blocking your exit? ultrarunnergirlhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post-84473100767956590942012-11-08T16:08:38.645-05:002012-11-08T16:08:38.645-05:00No, on the U-turn enforcement. Monday evening I sa...No, on the U-turn enforcement. Monday evening I saw (and very nearly experienced) SIX on one trip from 15th to 3rd, at least two right in front of cops and traffic-directing firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post-11992460012516711942012-11-08T15:49:22.894-05:002012-11-08T15:49:22.894-05:00"I saw a pizza delivery guy at the gates of t..."I saw a pizza delivery guy at the gates of the Naval Observatory, which is where Joe Biden lives. I'd really like to assume that "Uncle" Joe ordered some Papa Johns, but I doubt that he was home."

 No - VPOTUS has often been seen eating at Pete's on Wisconsin, so I suspect if not Pete's the pizza was not for VPOTUS.

 Sorry to read about the cold (as in virus). Hope you feel better soon, very soon Kenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655972254756722998.post-57276249027740791532012-11-08T15:49:07.545-05:002012-11-08T15:49:07.545-05:00I've been thinking the same thing about PA Ave...I've been thinking the same thing about PA Ave enforcement. Aside from the day of the Bicycle Space ride, I have never seen a single police officer do any sort of enforcement of anything on PA Ave. I emailed Jim Graham a while back, and he involved Chief Lanier, and I just sent a follow-up email.

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A grid or pattern placed in the eyepiece of an optical instrument, used to establish scale or position. Also called graticule.
[Latin rēticulum, diminutive of rēte, net.]
reticle(ˈrɛtɪkəl) or less commonly
(General Engineering) a network of fine lines, wires, etc, placed in the focal plane of an optical instrument to assist measurement of the size or position of objects under observation. Also called: graticule
[C17: from Latin rēticulum a little net, from rēte net]
ret•i•cle(ˈrɛt ɪ kəl)
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a network of fine lines, wires, or the like placed in the focus of the eyepiece of an optical instrument.
[1650–60; < Latin rēticulum little net =rēt- (s. of rēte) net + -i- -i- + -culum -cle1]
A mark such as a cross or a system of lines lying in the image plane of a viewing apparatus. It may be used singly as a reference mark on certain types of monocular instruments or as one of a pair to form a floating mark as in certain types of stereoscopes. See also graticule.
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|reticle - a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
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Recently, my skin broke out into tiny little bumps from stress and probably a sleeping mask that is too strong for me 🙁 It was already pretty depressing on top of my hormonal nodules, so imagine my horror when I stepped out of the shower and my face was all blotchy. For a skin that can survive the harshest scrubs with zero irritation, something was obviously wrong; yet from the incident 'til my next Dr GL appt was a long wait… I could only think of one solution: using her sensitive skincare range that was recommended to me! Thank goodness for that cuz I've never prepared my skin for sensitive moments since that never ever happened until now, so here's basically my routine ever since:
2. DrGL® Cleanser Sensitive
3. DrGL® Toner Sensitive
4. DrGL® Post Cleanser Step 2
5. DrGL® Eye Repair Brightening
6. DrGL® Skin Repair
7. DrGL® Sun Protection Mist SPF29 PA++
8. DrGL® Skin Supplement Glow (not pictured)
The good thing about investing in DrGL skincare is the ability to properly try out products in deluxe travel size (with very reasonable pricing) before committing. This explains why not all my products shown here are full sized, I'm still trying some out! One of which is DrGL® Cleanser Makeup Remove that feels like a lightweight lotion you wouldn't think much on, but boy does it effectively removes all my makeup and sunblock. I never had the habit of using makeup removers on makeup-free days, until Dr GL reminded me of the importance of doing so even when only sunblock is applied – this is to prevent clogged pores and ensures that our skincare gets absorbed into our skin without being blocked.
What's interesting to me is that even DrGL® Cleanser (sensitive) had a milky texture with zero foam. I've been so used to cleansing my face with frothy facial wash that the lack of it in my double cleansing steps does felt odd! Luckily, it does an amazing job in removing whatever leftover impurities on my skin while soothing the red areas. I noticed my blotchiness fully went away by the second wash, thank goodness.
Next comes my favorite product to soothe my sensitive skin: DrGL® Toner (sensitive). I have quite a variety of toners sitting on my vanity, but I'm definitely thankful to have this for rainy days. It was the only one I could think of when thinking of solutions due to the formulation without fragrance and alcohol; it protects our skin's natural barrier while removing the final traces of impurities.
As my skin condition improved, I decided to implement DrGL® Post Cleanser Step 2 back into my routine again as a gentle refinishing serum that works as a mild chemical peel to gently exfoliate my dead skin (a good substitute to my facial scrubs at the moment) while prepping my skin for the following skincare(s). Mine is in a deluxe travel size btw~
Now, let me introduce to you my holy grail! I'm currently on my third bottle of DrGL® Skin Repair with two more backups – encouraged by my husband during the previous Escentials sale :B On lazy and/or sensitive days, I substitute this for my moisturizer and apply it all over my skin as encouraged by the nurses, cuz it helps speed up healing too. On usual days, I only apply it on my problematic skin area cuz every drop is precious. Lol. It helps calm my blemishes while lightening my acne scars (pigmentation in other words) in the most gentle way possible. Gone are the days I use the harshest acne care I can find, I've now learnt to treat my skin with kindness.
It will be funny for me to try the entire DrGL® skincare range without sparing some love for my overworked eyes right? DrGL® Eye Repair Brightening boasts to banish dark circles, reduces puffiness and the look of fine lines – all with a super lightweight gel texture that is instantly absorbed. Hurray to avoiding millia seeds!
Now here's another favorite that also has a backup too… DrGL® Sun Protection Mist SPF29 PA++ for your hair, face and body! "Why hair?", I asked, and was bemusingly told that some of their customers are balding and need extra protection too 🙂 What attracted me to this was definitely the mist part. It's perfect on days when I'm lazy, all I got to do is spray it from top to toe and am good to go~ I love how fine the mist is, so the product is quick-drying with no sticky afterfeel; this is especially important for our humid weather, even more so when we're out for sports and stuff. The scent may need a little bit time to get used to tho.. I personally found it interesting to note that this sun protection mist can be easily washed off with cleanser, sans makeup remover. Apparently Dr GL got it all sorted out for fuss-free cleansing!
Before I end off my current stash of Dr GL skincare products, I feel the need to recommend another must-have… it's none other than my DrGL® Skin Supplement Glow. I'm all about the fuss-free lifestyle where less is more, including the supplements I consume. I bought her supplement last year just to try it out after hearing Joey (from Zwedding) raving to me about it, and there's no return ever since. This potent mix of all natural ingredients, including the famous tomato extracts, not only promotes better skin but better health too! I actually noticed my skin got fairer and brighter, while my acne and menses cramps decreased. To be honest, I can't quite put a finger to pin point every single little thing that improved, but I do know I'm doing something right when friends started pulling me aside out of curiousity. Yes, this was what happened.
I do understand that one can be quite skeptical when trying out a range that feels different from the norm, so gentle and simple.. does it actually work? Never try never know right? Although my itchy self will always be out experimenting different products for my blog, it does feels good to have a constant I know I can easily rely on should my skin acts up. If you're curious, you can always start out from their travel deluxe and work your way up. My husband is one fine example when I insisted he used DrGL®'s men travel range during our Japan trip, thus explaining his heavy encouragement when I'm stocking on her products :p If you have problematic skin, start with DrGL® skin repair or even the supplements – at the very least, you already know that you're in safe hands x


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In the autumn of 2015, over 600 members of the public took part in Freedom of Creativity, an event organised by the members of Lewisham Mental Health Connection (LMHC) to encourage self expression and creativity to improve wellbeing.
LMHC are a group of people working together to connect charities, carers, people using mental health services in the borough of Lewisham. They are committed to improving mental health services in Lewisham and making it a better place for people experiencing ill mental health.
We ran a 'Wellbeing Trail'. Based on the principles of the '5 ways to wellbeing', we placed checkpoints around the museum that encouraged participants to use the Horniman's resources to improve their mental health and make them happy.
At the 'Connect' checkpoint we asked participants to write 'hello' in their native tongue.
At the 'Take Notice' checkpoint we encouraged participants to use their senses to explore objects from the hands on base in the calming setting of African worlds gallery.
At 'Be Active' checkpoint participants were sent out into the Music gallery t find there favourite instrument. They then had to replicated the sound of the instrument for our lovely wellbeing helpers!
At the 'Keep Learning' checkpoint participants were directed to pick a question out of a top hat. All of the answers were out in the Natural history gallery for them to find.
At the 'Give' checkpoint we asked participants to make a pledge to improve their wellbeing or to do something to make someone else happy.
We asked them to hang their pledges on the Wellbeing tree!
LMHC had an information stand with information of local services. They also had Fiona, a trained Time to Change champion, speaking with members of the public about mental health.
Quo Vadis Trust ran a sand mandala making workshop, Equinox Care a workshop showing families about playing games together and Hexagon Housing Association a Mindfulness session. To find out more pop over to the horniman blog of the day! Here.
Many Thanks
The Horniman Museum & Gardens | Members who Volunteered their time
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Tesla showcases 3 self-driving features: Summon, Autopilot, and Autopark (video)
Self-driving vehicles that are at least partially autonomous are no longer science-fiction. Google has had prototypes driving around for a few years and last year Tesla became the first company to offer highway 'auto-steering' capabilities to its customers (via a software update!). Since then, the software has kept getting better, and Elon Musk has said in interviews that he thinks self-driving cars are basically a "solved problem", with all that's needed now being refinement over the next few years so that safety and reliability becomes a few order of magnitude higher than with human drivers.
The latest feature to be added to the Autopilot package was 'Summon', the ability to use a smartphone app to tell the car to go wait for you in the driveway or by the curb:
Using Summon, once you arrive home and exit Model S or Model X, you can prompt it to do the rest: open your garage door, enter your garage, park itself, and shut down. In the morning, you wake up, walk out the front door, and summon your car. It will open the garage door and come to greet you. More broadly, Summon also eliminates the burden of having to squeeze in and out of tight parking spots. During this Beta stage of Summon, we would like customers to become familiar with it on private property. Eventually, your Tesla will be able to drive anywhere across the country to meet you, charging itself along the way. It will sync with your calendar to know exactly when to arrive.
The release of Tesla Version 7.1 software is the next step toward developing fully autonomous driving capabilities and delivering them through over-the-air software updates, keeping our customers at the forefront of driving technology in the years ahead.
Here's a video that shows 'Summon' in action:
Tesla has also just released a new video that brings it all together and shows the Summon, highway Autosteer, and Autopark features:
One of the less publicized but potentially most important features of Autopilot is the autobrake, which can help avoid accidents by reacting faster than a human driver can, such as in this video:
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Hola! Today we head over to Puerto Rico with 2 lovers I found on Instagram and knew I totally had to share with you all. Edwin and Nilmarie's Puerto Rico Vintage Engagement by Karism Photography is definitely one to wake you up this Tuesday morning and get your day started. These high school sweethearts "how they met story" is one for the books. One day she was standing in front of the Director's office at school, and as he was walking by in front of her, he kissed her and just kept walking – just like that! After that, LOVE became part of their own history.
Their Puerto Rico vintage engagement session was taken in February in Rincón, filled with real vintage items for props that have been collected over time and others hand made. Everything about this session screams the new direction of Knotsvilla – Prop-ful photos! Not only are the vintage props very prop-fect but the looks of these two, in love and in the vintage mood is another thing that makes this session just right.
Oh her nail colors are making my heart smile!
This is most likely my favorite photo from the bunch!
Advice for future couples planning the same event
"Plan ahead your shoot! Dress accordingly for the theme you want your pictures to be. Make sure that everyone coordinates in both color types and styles. Wear clothing that you feel good in and the pictures will show those feelings. All this details and others require time, so planing ahead is of utmost importance!"
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Also, there are two tour long giveaways going on! One at our host's blog Stuck in Books and another at Cupcake and a Latte! To enter, leave a comment on MY post (and up to 5 others) and then head over to those to blogs above and leave the link! :)
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Synopsis: There is need. And then there is Fate...
Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her.
When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.
When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories....which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult romance under the name J. Rogers.
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Free Starbucks for a year or free iTunes for a year?
Daemon or Aiden ;)?
Oh, dear. Depends on the day and mood.
Shortie Says: I think I'd pick Aiden... just sayin'.
Silence or Noise?
Faeries or Werewolves?
Um, neither?
Capri Sun: Strawberry Kiwi or Pacific Cooler?
Would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?
Facebook or Twitter?
Australia or England?
Hmm. Australia.
Lips or Eyes?
Jewelry: Gold or Silver?
Surfing or Snowboarding?
I'd kill myself doing either.
Shortie Says: *holds in laugh* I doubt that! I'm sure you'd kick some butt like Alex would!
Friday night: Staying in or Going out?
Shortie Says: I'm not an author... but hey that's my life too! haha
Piercings or Tattoos?
Ears. That's all. I have no pain tolerance.
Swimming: Ocean or Pool?
Being able to fly or being invisible?
Shortie Says: RIGHT?!
Pure, the next installment in the covenant series, is nothing short of something made from the gods (pun totally intended). With its seductive moments, heart-wrenching thrills, laughs, and everything in between, Pure will sink into you and keep you trapped within it's brilliant words. Throw away EVERYTHING you think about sequels because it's one of those books where you simply cannot put it down.
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The New York Islanders lost goalie Rick DiPietro and defenseman Alexei Zhitnik to injuries Friday night against the Ottawa Senators. DiPietro was injured as he fell to the ice during a scramble that led to Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson's tying goal... Islander trainer Campbell again came rushing off the bench 2:07 into the second to attend to Zhitnik, who slid backward into the boards and was unable to brace for the impact.I happened to see the DiPietro injury-an Ottawa player tumbled on top of him and pushed his body backwards, while his left leg was caught beneath him. Basically the same type of collision Legace experienced a few months ago. Daniel Alfredsson also took a puck to the ribs and was taken to the hospital for xrays.
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Albany Technical College Students Now Have an Even Better Chance of Earning a Degree and Achieving their Dreams
Albany Technical College selected into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network; commits to rigorous student success and completion
April 26, 2012- ALBANY, GA- Signifying a strong commitment to student success and completion, Albany Technical College is one of 26 institutions selected, this year, into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network – the nation's most comprehensive non-governmental reform network for student success in higher education history. Albany Technical College will begin immediately to identify strategies to close achievement gaps and increase student retention, persistence, and completion rates.
"This new cohort of colleges will collectively help 275,000 students succeed," said Beverly Fletcher, Senior Director of Organizational Development and Change for Achieving the Dream. "And the success of each student means much more than just a personal goal secured. It means improved skills, better employability, and economic growth for their community and our nation as a whole."
As an Achieving the Dream Institution, Albany Technical College will develop and implement research-based policies and practices based on quantitative and qualitative analyses of its institutional strengths, problem areas, and achievement gaps. Albany Tech is committed to assessing the effectiveness of these policies and practices, institutionalizing the approaches that prove successful and sharing the findings widely. Through Achieving the Dream, Albany Tech will have the opportunity to learn from other Achieving the Dream Institutions, and receive assistance from experienced practitioners in building a culture of evidence campus-wide, using data to identify problems, setting priorities, and measuring progress toward increasing student success.
Achieving the Dream 2012 Cohort
Columbia Gorge Community College (OR)
Oregon Coast Community College (OR)
Arkansas Baptist College (AR)
Columbus State Community College (OH)
Pierce College (WA)
Atlanta Technical College (GA)
Columbus Technical College (GA)
Southwestern Oregon Community College (OR)
Gaston College (NC)
St. Petersburg College (FL)
Augusta Technical Community College (GA)
Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GA)
Stanly Community College (NC)
Blue Mountain Community College (OR)
Klamath Community College (OR)
Tillamook Bay Community College (NC)
Kingborough Community College (NY)
Umpqua Community College (OR)
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Linn-Benton Community College (OR)
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"The work of closing achievement gaps and improving student success is extremely difficult and critically important," said Beverly Fletcher, Senior Director of Organizational Development and Change for Achieving the Dream. "Being an Achieving the Dream Institution takes courage, discipline, and a tenacious institution-wide commitment to student success and equity. Albany Technical College should be applauded for helping tackle one of society's most daunting challenges: success for more college students."
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Furygan Graphic Evo 2 Ladies CE Glove
An evolution of the Graphic gloves now features a new metacarpal protector. This reinforces Furygan's uncompromising philosophy of keeping riders hands protected, well-ventilated and comfortable.
- The Graphic Evo 2 gloves are CE homologated as PPE to EN13594:2015.
- Main external material: goat leather and vented Polyester, for softness, comfort and abrasion resistance.
- Furygan Skin Protect lining – approved by Furygan's R&D (Motion Lab) to reinforce leather products in terms of tearing and abrasion resistance.
- External protection shell for metacarpals. Multiple reinforcements made with doubled leather layer and additional foam on areas exposed to abrasion in a crash situation (palm, fingers).
- Palm made with 100% leather
- Half-textile, half-leather and pre-shaped the Graphic Evo 2 are light, soft and offer a high level of feeling on the handlebars.
- Vented.
- Wrist adjusters.
- Comfort reinforcement on top of the palm.
- Between each finger, at the bottom, has been place a specific textile insert to reach a superior stage of comfort.
- The Graphic Evo 2 also includes Furygan Sensitive Science : the forefingers and thumbs are equipped with a specific insert allowing for the use of touchscreen devices.
Founded in 1969 by Jacques Segura, the history of Furygan has been forged into passion for excellence and commitment. Fury "Gant" (the French word for gloves), we should say, like the first name of the brand, as in its very early days the company firstly focused on the development and manufacturing of gloves for various industries like cycle, ski, and of course motorcycling; one of Mr Jacques's deepest passions. Known as very demanding, quality driven and with a strong innovative thinking mind, the founder of Furygan quickly extended his expertise to all kinds of garments, providing new solutions for new needs. Mr Jacques soon was involved with racers from all over the world, and quickly established his company as a leader in the motorcycling garment industry.
At the time, Furygan also became one of the suppliers for the French army in terms of technical equipment such as parachutists' leather helmets and gloves for snipers and infantry – which to this day is still the case. The basics of the company still remain: an innovative spirit, a passion for leather craftsmanship, as well as any technical inputs that could bring more safety, comfort and style to motorcyclists, and above all, a will to never compromise when it comes to safety.
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Ninon comes back in a new version called Plum.
With her I would like to introduce to you the new large size body of my ready to custom line.
Plum body is inspired by the classic body in a more mature version and mostly she is way taller than the old lune body.
She's about 58cm tall and is my tallest doll.
Her body was designed to offer great posability and balance with curvy lines.
Measurements :
Tall : 58cm
Head circumpherence : 20cm
Neck circumpherence : 8cm
Chest circumpherence : 17cm
Waist circumpherence : 17cm
Hips circumpherence : 28cm
Leg lenght : 28cm
Arm lenght : 15,5cm
Eyes size : 12/13mm
Foot size : lenght 7cm – wide 2.8cm
Included in the set :
• A complete Ninon Plum doll, stringed and sanded, without faceup.
• Resin color is "Pink tan".The resin used is an environmental resin very beautiful and smooth.
• A pair of glass eyes of 12/13mm eyes " random color "
• A certificated of anthenticity
• As gift a Lillycat's carriage bag.
In option :
• Default make-up, face only (as showed below).
Body blushing isn't included.
Please note that the default Make-up is realised by my manufacturer from my original design.
*Please note that outfits and wig presented on pictures below are not included in the set.
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- The parish was in the Market Rasen sub-district of the Caistor Registration District.
- Check our Census Resource page for county-wide resources.
- We have a partial 1901 Census extract for you to search and to add to with your own findings.
- The table below gives census piece numbers, where known:
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You can also perform a more selective search for churches in the Usselby area or see them printed on a map.
Church History
- The Anglican parish church is a small, stone structure dedicated to Saint Margaret.
- The church was originally built in the 14th century.
- The church was rebuilt in 1749.
- The church was restored in 1889.
- The church has a sundial on the south side.
- The church seats only 48.
- The church is a Grde II listed building with British Heritage.
- There is a photograph of St. Margaret's Church on the Wendy PARKINSON Church Photos web site.
- There are also photographs of St. Margaret's Church at Flickr.
- Richard CROFT has a photograph of St. Margaret's Church on Geo-graph, taken in February, 2006.
- Here is a photo of St. Margaret's Church, taken by Ron COLE (who retains the copyright):
Church Records
- The Anglican parish register dates from 1564.
- The Family History Centre in London has the parish register from 1556 through 1742. These films are also held by the Lincolnshire Archives Office,
- The Family History Centre in London also has the Bishop's Transcripts from 1561 through 1831. These films are also held by the Lincolnshire Archives Office,
- The Lincolnshire FHS has published several marriage indexes and a burial index for the Westwold Deanery to make your search easier.
- Check our Church Records page for county-wide resources.
Civil Registration
- The parish was in the Market Rasen sub-district of the Caistor Registration District.
- Check our Civil Registration page for sources and background on Civil Registration which began in July, 1837.
Description and Travel
This village and parish in the south of Lincolnshire, 153 miles north of London, 5 miles south of Caistor and 3 miles north of Market Rasen, covers only about 850 acres.
If you are planning a visit:
- Visit our touring page for more sources.
You can see pictures of Usselby which are provided by:
Ask for a calculation of the distance from Usselby to another place.
Click here for a list of nearby places.
Historical Geography
You can see the administrative areas in which Usselby has been placed at times in the past. Select one to see a link to a map of that particular area.
- Usselby Hall was occupied by Wm. BRACKENBURY in 1841.
- You might like the 1906 inch-to-the-mile map of North East Lincolnshire.
- See our Maps page for additional resources.
You can see maps centred on OS grid reference TF094937 (Lat/Lon: 53.42856, -0.355167), Usselby which are provided by:
- This place shown on an OpenStreetMap map.
- Google Streetview
- StreetMap (Current Ordnance Survey maps)
- OpenStreetMap
- Bing (was Multimap)
- OldMaps (Old Ordnance Survey maps.)
- Old Maps Online (Other old maps.)
- National Library of Scotland (Best site for old maps)
- Vision of Britain (Click "Historical units & statistics" for administrative areas.)
- English Jurisdictions in 1851 (Unfortunately the LDS have removed the facility to enable us to specify a starting location, you will need to search yourself on their map.)
- Magic (Geographic information) (Click + on map if it doesn't show)
- Elgin Road Works
- GeoHack (Links to on-line maps and location specific services.)
- All places within the same township/parish shown on an Openstreetmap map.
- Nearby townships/parishes shown on an Openstreetmap map.
- Nearby places shown on an Openstreetmap map.
Politics and Government
- This place was an ancient Chapelry for centuries in Lincoln county and became a modern Civil Parish shortly after those were established.
- The parish was in the ancient Walshcroft Wapentake in the West Lindsey district in the parts of Lindsey.
- Kelly's 1900 Direcoty of Lincolnshire places the parish in the East Lindsey district of the county.
- This Civil Parish was abolished in April, 1936, and all 853 acres amalgamated into Osgodby Civil Parish.
- Today's district governance is provided by the West Lindsey District Council.
Poor Houses, Poor Law etc.
- As a result of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act reforms, this parish became part of the Caistor Poor Law Union.
- Bastardy cases would be heard on the 1st Tuesday each month at the Market Rasen petty session hearings.
Year Inhabitants 1801 56 1831 84 1841 92 1871 68 1881 54 1891 50 1911 52


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Disease prevention and reversal through lifestyle changes are an integral piece of Dr. Carney's practice.
My wife and I came to Dr Carney because of her promotion of the Fuhrman diet. In 40 years of going to doctors, I have never had as detailed and comprehensive a first visit (or any visit) as I did with Dr Carney.
Byron Tate
Dr. Carney is an amazing Doctor who took the time to listen to me. She was not quick to prescribe medication that I did not need and offered both nutrition and lifestyle suggestions that fixed the issues that I was facing.
I am thankful to find her.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on Yelp
Matthew C.
Dr. Carney has definitely changed my opinion of doctors and the health care profession. Until just recently, I have been averse to going to the doctor for anything. However, I just moved to Austin and needed my blood pressure and cholesterol meds refilled and just happened to contact Dr. Carney's office (in my insurance network). I was able to get in fairly quickly and she reviewed my family history and the meds I was on and was reluctant to refill my meds without doing a complete workup on me. I agreed to all that she did because it was so vitally necessary given my family history and the diseases they were afflicted with. She is a doctor that believes in educating and resolving medical issues at the root of the problems instead of just treating symptoms. She has worked with me to change my diet and to live a healthier lifestyle and for that I am truly grateful! I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone interested in finding a doctor who genuinely cares for the patients' health and well-being.
Donna, Austin, TX
I posted a review of Dr. Carney after my second visit on 7/19/2013 and gave her five stars. New insight gained since that time suggests an update is in order. What I have come to realize is that until meeting Dr. Carney, I had never actually witnessed a "real" doctor or even considered the concept. Previously, I would have considered the concept, as I now understand it, something of a fantasy or movie character. Every previous doctor I have known, even ones with excellent "bed-side-manner", is all about profession.
I believe a real doctor is one who passionately devotes their life to the health and well-being of others and is not limited by profession, establishment, standard procedure or thinking "inside the box". A real doctor cares for people with eyes-wide-open instead of blindly writing prescriptions per pharmaceutical marketing. A real doctor seeks out the root cause, instead of masking the condition with treatment and drugs.
I have witnessed Dr. Carney caring for patients (including myself) far beyond the traditional call of duty. Examples include extended office visits, house calls and educating patients about the cause, prevention and cure of chronic diseases. I have witnessed her crash-course educating herself on subjects outside her field of medicine and curing patients (including myself) where numerous specialists have all failed.
It appears that the negative reviews stem from the desire and familiarity of conventional treatment as this requires the least effort on the patient's part. An overwhelmingly high percentage of health issues, however, are due to lifestyle and many people are offended to hear that their lifestyle is degrading their life and making them sick.
With no actual comparison to any character, Dr. Carney's practice reminds me of what I take away from the movies "Doc Hollywood" and "Patch Adams": the vision of a highly attentive doctor with real experience coupled with a love for their patients as if they were their own family.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on Yelp.Ken Thomas
Dr. Carney is serious about teaching patients to save their lives! So, if you are finally serious about taking charge of your health, you must enlist her help in your endeavor. Never, in 58 years, have I had such a thorough, informative, satisfying experience in a doctor's office. She has addressed all my issues including cardiac, diet and pain management wholeheartedly and now has me back on the path to lifelong vigor. Enough to keep up with my grand-kids, at least. She has even convinced my "meat and potatoes" husband of the benefits of a vegan lifestyle! Your search for a competent and concerned doctor who administers professional yet personal care should end with Dr. Linda Carney. But, be fully prepared to follow the doctor's orders and she'll bless your heart like she has mine.
Shae Small
If you want a pill to fix what ails you, Dr. Carney probably isn't the doctor for you. If you want someone who will help you truly improve your health, then I highly recommend her. I'll admit to being highly skeptical of all the diet changes that Dr. Carney recommended, but the results speak for themselves. She explained that part of my problem is probably genetics since even my 40-year-old sister has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. But I followed her advice, changed my diet and lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol in just months without medication. Plus, I dropped 20 pounds without even trying! I'm still not 100% where I want to be on my diet (that's code for I still cheat too much), but I continue to get better and better. I can't thank Dr. Carney enough for empowering me to take control of my health.
Yes, she often runs behind schedule. But that's because she takes so much time with each patient. I can't imagine someone who cares more about her patients.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on Yelp
Stephanie G.
Dr. Carney has been the only provider who has ever taken on the responsibility of helping me to manage my care and my health! While I have sometimes had a hard time accepting the hard truth that she has delivered, under her guidance I have strengthened my immune system, ended the chronic annual 4 sinus infections that have plagued me for years, narrowly missed a cardiac event because of her vigilance and adamancy that I not ignore that funny little tingling in my left hand, and lost weight.
Giving up animal products has not been hard, although I still struggle to change my cooking habits and know what to fix for myself and my family. As a life time carnivore I can readily acknowledge that accepting a vegan diet is at the heart of the solution to my improved health. Introduction to appropriate reading materials through Dr. Carney's library has helped me intellectually to understand the negative role of lifelong habits on my health and accept the need to change them. To say that Dr. Carney and her team have saved my life would be an understatement. When I follow her direction I get better and better rather than older and older.
I have to agree with Kate T. who said "If I could give Dr. Carney (and staff) 10 stars I would!"
Since I adopted the plant based diet she recommends to her patients, my weight, cholesterol and blood pressure have dropped and I have more energy and sleep better than ever before!
After becoming frustrated with my current Kyle-based physician and his staff after an incorrect and potentially dangerous misdiagnosis, I decided to seek out a physician who more closely mirrored my own belief that given proper nutrition, moderate exercise, stress management and sleep, the body will heal and maintain maximal health. When I began my Internet search, lo and behold, Dr. Carney!
She is quite thorough with her patients, particularly when they first are establishing with her practice. Some may find it frustrating that she requires you to obtain 5 years of medical records and bring them to her office. But this is so YOU have access to and can review precisely the information she'll be receiving. Believe me, she is worth the extra effort.
And she openly shares and discussed lab results and reports with you. She makes sure you understand. If, because of her wealth of knowledge, she begins to overwhelm you with information, simply ask her to slow down and better explain what she's saying, and she will.
During the visits I've had with her, Dr. Carney has been quite thorough, much more so than any other general practice doctor I've visited. This may mean a wait in her waiting room, but the atmosphere is relaxing and when it's your turn, you'll have her full time and attention.
Because I live close to her office, I have the opportunity to avail myself of the videos and exercise equipment she makes available to her patients. How many other doctor offices do that?
Dr. Carney makes no secret about her religious practice but does not at all shove it down your throat. I practice no religion and I am quite comfortable and at ease with her and her staff. If you are religious, no doubt you'll find her approach doubly comforting.
In short, I would recommend Dr. Carney to anyone who is interested in developing a working relationship with their physician, decreasing or ending their reliance on prescription medications and becoming the vital, vibrant person he/she wants to be!
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on YelpS S.
If you are looking for a quick fix doctor that will write you up a prescription instead of addressing the root of your problem then you should go elsewhere. I truly appreciate a doctor that not only spends a lot of time with her patients but has the guts to try to change the way we treat our bodies thru the food we put into them.
My husband and I are patients now and are very pleased with Dr. Carney's knowledge and care. I was very skeptical of almost all doctors because of the bad treatment and speed with which former doctors wanted to put me on dangerous drugs instead of listening to ME regarding my body and my family history. Although some of the changes that I have had to make regarding diet are not easy, i appreciate Dr. Carney's goal which is to get her patients well and healthy using the least invasive method possible.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on Yelp
Debi J.
I have been a patient of Dr. Carney's since 2010 and have had good experiences.
About her waiting room, there are pre-recorded programs playing. They are religious-ish in that the audio playing on it is reminiscent of church songs, but I can never put my finger on a specific song. The video is just nature and animals- waterfalls, families of ducks, deer drinking from lakes, etc. I think its peaceful and is certainly better than daytime tv.
During her consultations, she does pack a whole lot of information in to 1 visit. Usually when I leave I feel like we had been talking for an hour but it has only been 15 min.
She is vegan, and is a promoter of it, so yes, if your cholesterol, allergies, or whatever can be cured with diet modification, she will absolutely try to get you to go that route. My first visit was for sinus headaches. She said cut out the dairy, but if I chose not to, she prescribed me flonase and singulair. I went ahead and cut out the dairy and ta-daa! No more headaches.
My most recent visit was for heart palpitations. I used to have this issue as a teenager and it had returned. Rather than just punting me to Cardiology like my doctor 10 years ago had, she got a 12 lead EKG, blood work, and asked me to walk on her treadmill. After the diagnostics were finished she found the cause was from a B12 deficiency. Once again, I'm fixed without invasive procedures or medications. She still gave me a referral to a cardiologist just in case I wanted to pursue it.
I love that she gives me options, and is always looking to cure an illness the natural way first. I think that too many practitioners are soft on their patients, and our culture has created an environment where people don't want to change a single habit, just give them another pill! Lots of things need medications and medical intervention, but lots don't. That is all.
Buda, TX - Posted 5 Star Review on Yelp
Crystal B.
I was recommended to Dr. Carney via my chiropractor. Dr. Carney pulled no punches when going over my blood work, which she spent far more time doing than any other physician I had ever been to in my 50-something years; she told me to change my diet, and to get more exercise. Since taking her advise, and going "plant strong", I have easily and healthily eliminated almost 50 pounds, and my blood work improved dramatically; my numbers have stayed in the healthy range. I feel great! The only "downside" is that I've had to get a new wardrobe, but it's been well worth it. Thanks, Dr. Carney!
Stu B.
These other reviews are appalling! I have recently started seeing Dr. Carney, and really like a Dr. that can give you the time of day. She has tons of resources for her patients to learn from, which means you can go ahead and do your own research and make the decisions.
Buda, TX - Posted 5 Star Review on Yelp.
Always read filtered reviews at Yelp!
Just J.
I have had the good fortune to have Dr Carney as my doctor for the last few years. Having spent thirty seven years flying airplanes, with the requisite flight physicals every six months along with the normal physical procedures along the way, I have had the opportunity to experience the approaches and expertise of many doctors, both military and civilian. Dr Carney, put simply, is the best of the lot. She truly cares, has the curious,agile mind which causes her to stay abreast of the latest info and technologies and is a tremendous motivator to all of us to live the healthy lifestyle. You truly come to think of Dr Carney as a teammate, an MVP in our attempts to live the life we all desire. Her practice was selected as THE example of efficiency in the recent presentations by the Federal agency encouraging digitized medical records.
Thanks, Dr Carney, for attempting to convince us all to be as good a patient as you are a doctor.
David S
Linda Carney, MD is by far the best physician to be on my team. Her care is thorough, her visits are not rushed, and she is very easy to talk to. She is detailed in explanations of lab reports, medical history, or suggested treatments. She listens to my concerns and patiently offers suggestions to improve my lifestyle. She is comfortable in researching and suggesting many different modes of treatment that are best suited for me and she does it gently; with great deal of respect for my feelings. She is very futuristic in her holistic approach to medical care making her the doctor everyone would want to have.
I was looking for this type of physician for the last 7 years and I am extremely glad that she accepted me as her patient.
However, no matter how good is the physician the medical and clerical support staff will either make it a pleasant visit or not. Her staff is knowledgeable, never making a billing error, and very pleasant to deal with either in person or by phone.
On a final note: I highly recommend Linda Carney, MD as a Physician.
Eliza Walls, PHR
My husband and I travel full time around the country. In doing so we have seen doctors all over the country, and we routinely seek out the best doctors we can. While in Austin, I had to see a doctor about a health issue. Doctor Carney stayed open later in order to be able to see me and she took her time with me when I went to the office. I have never experienced doctor care like what Dr. Carney provides. She takes her time, she explains every thing in a way that is respectful and gives reasons for the various recommendations she makes. She is beyond kind and compassionate. And she approaches every thing from helping make better decisions about lifestyle first rather than just prescribing something for no reason. I've been to many doctors and doctors who are rated some of the best in the country, and I can say in all honesty that Dr. Carney is the best that I've seen.
I started seeing Dr. carney a couple of months ago. I am a good Texas girl that ate tons of meat, lots of dairy and thought that my life would come to an end if I had to give up either. After searching my soul and listening to my body, on top of opening my heart to the ethical reasons to give up meat and animal products I decided to give the vegetarian life a try. Now, I am what I would call vegan-ish. Im trying, and having a cheerleader like Dr. Carney has made a big difference.
I find her bedside manner to be extraordinary. She takes her time, listens to you and gives you tons of free advice and information. She is one of a kind! I never feel rushed, always feel cared for, and in a world of hypermedia and insincere people, I think that she is one spectacular Doctor. I don't have a ton of things wrong with me, but I am in early-forced menopause at 39, and after listening to her and heeding her advice, the hot flashes, bloating and irritability have left me.
Her waiting room is peaceful and tidy. Actually, I find myself not wanting to turn my phone on and text! I just want to take in the surroundings. Honestly, I think that it is part of what makes her office so special.
There are some great resources that are available to you for fee as well, but how many self help books have I bought in the past. The books and info that she has are first rate and very good. She has never made me feel guilty for saying no to any of them. She does not push, she only informs. My goal is to be healthier, to feel better and to get off the pills. With Dr. Carneys help, that is happening.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on YelpMisty C.
I spent nearly two years battling an incredibly frustrating and disruptive skin issue. Whenever I'd 'break out', my face and body would be covered in burning, swollen hives, weeping natural moisture, leaving me dry and brittle once the hives subsided. My first doctor saw me multiple times over an 18 month period, and gave me new steroids and antihistamines each time, the combination which forced me to then take additional time off of work because I was so lethargic. She insisted I was allergic to sunlight, a pretty hefty diagnosis. I requested several times to get a dermatologist referral but she refused. Then I went to see Dr. Carney.
Though my first visit was very short, she got to the point. When I told her I was tired of taking meds that only knocked me out, didn't even relieve the symptoms tormenting me, she recommended a change in diet, one that would remove nearly all potential allergens. After less than 3 months on this restricted diet, I was able to determine the cause of my breakouts- my makeup. I now know what kinds of things to avoid, and am able to go out into the sun and enjoy summer activities without feeling like the unibomber, wrapped up in hoodies, dark glasses and hats.
The only reason I give only 4 stars is because they had excessive issues accepting my insurance. Blue Cross Blue Shield isn't uncommon, yet their system couldn't make it work, so I had to pay cash up front until the problem was straightened out.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on Yelp
Georgianne A.
Dr. Carney is truly in medicine as an act of love. She listens and gently gives caring advice that helps her patients live a healthier lifestyle. She does not just treat the symptoms of whatever is currently a health problem, but shares her vast knowledge in language the patient can understand, to promote healthy living.
I came away from visits with lifestyle information that I am convinced will help me be stronger, live longer, and enjoy the outdoor activity that is now a part of my life in California (on the beach and with my new grand daughter). I feel like I have been given the gift of time and energy for so much that I would have missed out on with a less healthy approach to my own care. I will be able to enjoy so much now that I have her words of wisdom on health care.
I envy her patients in Texas that get to keep her as their physician in the future! :o)3
Dr. Linda Carney has been a great influence in my current lifestyle. I originally began my journey to veganism with the Engine 2 Diet and was stunned to find out the medical director (yes, Dr. Linda Carney!) was so close to my home. I immediately booked an appointment to see her and she visited with me in depth for nearly 45 minutes.
During that initial appointment, she answered any questions I had, asked if I had any concerns about my current diet and spent the time to show me a few great resources that she has available to her patients. This includes a treadmill on-site, a large DVD collection of information nutritional information and several different copies of great books on plant-based research.
Once I had my bloodwork results back, she sat with me again for another 30 or so minutes to discuss all of my numbers, how we can improve them and asked if I was struggling with anything (as far as cravings go!). After addressing a few of my questions, I was happy to hear her enthusiasm and excitement over my progress I had made under her care.
Dr. Linda Carney is a true dedicated doctor that only wants you to be the healthiest you can possibly be. She is a great supporter in reaching whatever goals you may have and can truly inspire and encourage you to reach those goals the right way. I've recommended her to several close friends and even family.
Buda, TX - 5 Star Review on Yelp
Kelsey F
I am 56 years old and four months ago was diagnosed with "chronic microvascular ischemic changes" and atherosclerosis. As my internist recommended 81 mg aspirin she told me that she usually had our kind of conversation with patients 20 years older than me! I was quite chagrined because I have been a vegan vegetarian more than 25 years, am slightly below normal weight, have normal cholesterol, no diabetes and exercise an hour a day. Why me? What more could I do?
Recently Dr. Carney visited our community and did a four-lecture series on health. She addressed my condition in her first night's talk and I discovered there IS more I can do! She cited research that reveals at least two things I can do to stop and even reverse my current condition! I am thrilled that there are further lifestyle changes I can make to have a positive impact on this dire diagnosis. I made these changes and within a week began noticing a difference! By God's grace I will continue on a path to even better health. Thank you Dr. Carney for revealing to me the missing links in my lifestyle program.
Irene Hill


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Passing of Alberto da Ponte, President of The Brewers of Europe 2008-2012
It is with great sadness that The Brewers of Europe has to today announce the passing of our former President Alberto da Ponte, who died this Saturday aged 64 years. Alberto not only served as President but was a lifelong friend and supporter of Europe's brewing community, also after he left the beer sector in 2012.
Mr. da Ponte, CEO of Central de Cervejas in Portugal from 2004 to 2012, was elected President of The Brewers of Europe in May 2008, with his first official duty being to open, in Brussels that same evening, the 50th anniversary gala reception of The Brewers of Europe, sharing a memorable toast with the EU Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry, a Portuguese and a German showing in one 'sip' the diversity of Europe's beer cultures and beer's gift to bring people together.
Whilst in particular Mr da Ponte's first mandate (2008-2010) coincided with a very difficult period for Europe's brewing sector, as the economic crisis bit and Europe's beer market declined, his leadership was essential in uniting the thousands of brewers around a clear strategic vision and mission for The Brewers of Europe, with the association's membership also expanding to bring in new countries.
An important feature of the two mandates of Mr da Ponte was the growing focus on the importance of communicating and enhancing beer's reputation towards a wider range of stakeholders. It is in no small measure thanks to Mr da Ponte's hands-on support that the annual Beer Serves Europe event, after welcoming President of the European Council at its first edition in 2011, also welcomed the President of the European Commission the following year, to celebrate the contribution of beer and brewers to the EU's own priorities.
Ensuring The Brewers of Europe be sustainably structured was one of Mr da Ponte's priorities over the four years he served and, having raised the profile of both beer and the association, Mr da Ponte was able to leave the association in rude health in 2012 to capitalise on the first shoots of recovery in the beer market. As the General Assembly of The Brewers of Europe recorded in November 2012, the legacy Mr da Ponte was leaving behind was extensive, with organisation, communication, enthusiasm and dedication featuring throughout.
Alberto leaves behind a loving wife, whom we also came to know well. We share our condolences not just with the European and Portuguese beer community, but also with Fátima. It is with a heavy heart that we mourn Alberto's death but will also have many beautiful memories to cherish of a hard-working, dedicated, thoughtful and great friend. It has rarely been more appropriate to raise a glass of beer in tribute. Rest in Peace Alberto.


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Today we'll share one secret blog with you, which changed our musical vision some years ago, called Boxes Of Toys. It is curated by Cesare Barbetta from Nardo in the southern Italian region of Apulia, in the province of Lecce. Legend says the city was founded where the buffalo struck the ground and stream climbed up there. It is quite symbolical because Cesare's blog is also a powerful source of unbelievable, cosmic rarities found in dusty second-hands, underground shops and fleamarkets. Boxes Of Toys which can change your life. Huge sophisticated carpet, consisting of different parts from around the world – it's a podcast Cesare recorded for us. Minimal, experimental and synthpop with New Age, Venezuelan ambient, Japanese pop music and concrete.
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Everyone, Hea has returned!
I was giving myself a bit of time to adjust to school and relax at the end of the holidays, but I missed writing this too much and right now have the silliest, most massive grin on my face.
so, although I have so much to tell you, I'll start with a poem.
I was asked to write about my identity. We looked at still I rise by Maya Angelou, and based our off it and, I don't know, I guess I felt like a bit of sass.
I'm so happy to be back, back and here to stay : )
so here goes
A Damn Loud Scream
Look me in my eyes I dare you, stare right into them deep-
Memorize the shadow as my lashes brush my cheek,
Notice golden specs magnetized in to the black,
If you do look hard enough you may just see the cracks,
But if you want, sweep them under the rug, keep me nice and neat,
Since girls should be seen not heard- remain all good and sweet.
Hear me sigh, and hear me moan,
In complaint- not alone
Not wondering what my fingers do in the dark,
Not wondering how to worm into my heart
Because when sigh and moan are on a page
Then sex somehow becomes my middle name
Because girls should be seen not heard,
Pass the day without a word
Quiet, shush dear, not too much noise,
Because, despite all these rules- boys will still be boys
so look at my lips as they part to let out a long held breath,
watch me put on lip balm and sigh a lil' bit,
as I concentrate on the words which flow out of my pen,
see me bite inside my cheek, and see me there and then
and focus on the words that are written and I can say this, yet
you'll keep choosing what you see. Okay let's make a bet
let me raise an eyebrow and
don't expect a raising hand
let my brow furrow in confusion, don't
ask me why because we both know I won't
sit in silence, suffering all the while
I wouldn't cover with a smile-
If I need a hand, I'll let you know,
And if I don't then let it go.
Have you memorized the crinkles at the corner of my mouth when I grin?
Could you recite the poem my heart speaks, off all the guilt and sin?
Live inside my size five shoes and recollect my walk
Have you learned the vocab list of tones I make when I talk?
Quick now, write it down, I'm teaching you, you know?
And though we haven't gone through it yet I must assume you know-
Oh dear I'm sorry, what a foolish silly thing of me to do, accept my apology,
'Cause you best believe, this 'seen not heard' will make a damn loud scream
P.S. this is my 50th post on this website! isn't that crazy!


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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Music cartoon: Changing the mood
This can be seen in the new issue of the PCO's Foghorn magazine, which features cartoons on the theme of "We're all in this together" (think Tory Party slogan, rather than High School Musical). This will be the final issue of Foghorn -- more on that here.
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