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teamLab aims to explore a new relationship between humans and nature, and between oneself and the world through art. Digital technology has allowed art to liberate itself from the physical and transcend boundaries. teamLab sees no boundary between humans and nature, and between oneself and the world; one is in the other and the other in one. Everything exists in a long, fragile yet miraculous, borderless continuity of life.
Odaiba, Tóquio
Odaiba, Tóquio
Wander, explore, discover in one borderless world
teamLab Borderless is a world of art without boundaries, a museum without a map.
teamLab Borderless is a group of artworks that form one borderless world. Artworks move out of rooms, communicate with other works, influence, and sometimes intermingle with each other with no boundaries.
Immerse your body in borderless art in this vast, complex, three-dimensional 10,000 square meter world. Wander, explore with intention, discover, and create a new world with others.
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Mundo Sem Fronteiras
People understand and recognize the world through their bodies, moving freely and forming connections and relationships with others. As a consequence, the body has its own sense of time. In the mind, the boundaries between different thoughts are ambiguous, causing them to influence and sometimes intermingle with each other.
teamLab Borderless is a group of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world. Artworks move out of the rooms freely, form connections and relationships with people, communicate with other works, influence and sometimes intermingle with each other, and have the same concept of time as the human body.
People wander through the world, exploring with intention, creating and discovering a new world with others.
Floresta de Atletismo
Parque do Futuro
Forest of Lamps
teamLab App
Learn more about the artwork
The artworks in teamLab Borderless move, evolve, and influence each other. Enter a room and open the teamLab app to learn more about the artwork you are experiencing.
Join the artwork
In the Crystal World, swipe up on a character, and the world contained within it will be released into the space.
- Update
- ・Temporary Closure and Ticket Refund (Charge Cancellation) Information(Updated April 1)
To help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus inside and outside of Japan, the museum will be temporarily closed starting February 29, 2020. The reopening date will be posted on the official website once it is determined.
These measures are taken to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. We thank you for your understanding.
Please check the following for next steps to receive a reimbursement (charge cancellation) for your musuem ticket.
《To visitors with tickets during the closure period》
《For guests with invitation tickets that expire at the end of February or the end of April》
Venue Details
- Título
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: teamLab Borderless
- Duração
- 2018.6.21 (Thu) - Permanente
Dias úteis 10:00 - 19:00
Sol, Sáb e Feriado 10:00 - 21:00
* From March 20th to April 12th due to special extension period, 10:00-21:00
* From April 29th to May 10th due to special extension period, 10:00-21:00
*Última entrada 1 hora antes do horário de fechamento do museu.
*EN TEA HOUSE abre 1 hora após a abertura da porta do museu. O último pedido é de 30 min antes de fechar.
*O horário pode variar dependendo da época do ano.
- Fechado
- 2ª e 4ª terças-feiras Tuesday,March 10,2020,Tuesday,March 24,2020 Tuesday,April 14,2020, Tuesday,April 28,2020
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MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: teamLab Borderless
Odaiba Palette Town 2F, 1-3-8 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Endereço no idioma local:
東京都江東区青海1-3-8 お台場パレットタウン 2階
teamLab Borderless is on the 2nd floor of Palette Town next to the entrance to the giant ferris wheel.
Go to the second floor of Palette Town, and go through the MEGA WEB building towards the giant ferris wheel.
Since Google Maps does not display the correct route, please set the Google Maps destination to "MEGA WEB TOYOTA City Showcase"
* The exhibition teamLab Planets is in Toyosu. Please be careful not to go to the wrong venue.
* This venue is teamLab Borderless in Odaiba. This is not the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi.
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- Estação de Teleporto de Tóquio (Linha Rinkai)
Estação Aomi (Linha Yurikamome)
5 minutos a pé em direção à roda-gigante.
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- Nearest bus stop: Palette Town Mae
Express City Bus 05 (Kinshicho Ekimae ~ National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) * only available Saturdays and public holidays
Express City Bus 06 (Morishita Ekimae ~ National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) * only available Saturdays and public holidays
Service Information
Airport Limousine Bus (Haneda Airport ~ Rinkai Fukutoshin [Tokyo Water Front]) * Disembarking only
Service Information
Suijo Bus "Tokyo Sightseeing Cruise"
Tokyo Big Sight / Palette Town Line Route
(Hinode Pier [7 minute walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station] ~ Palette Town ~ Tokyo Big Sight) * unavailable Mondays and Tuesdays
Service Information
Free Odaiba Tour Bus "Tokyo Bay Shuttle Bus"
Runs approximately every 20 minutes from 11:00 to 19:00
Service Information
Keikyu Bus (Yokohama Station [YCAT] ~ Tokyo Big Sight [Odaiba])
Service Information
Stops at: Tokyo Teleport Station
Toei Bus 海01 (Monzennakacho ~ Tokyo Teleport Ekimae)
Toei Access Bus 波01 (Shinagawa Station East Exit ~ Tokyo Teleport Ekimae) * unavailable Sundays
Toei Bus 波01 (Tokyo Teleport Ekimae ~ Central Breakwater)
Service Information
Keikyu Bus 井30 (Oimachi Station West Exit ~ Aomono-yokocho Station ~ Museum of Maritime Science)
Keikyu Bus 井32 (Oimachi Station West Exit ~ Aomono-yokocho Station ~ Daiba Station)
Keikyu Bus 森30 (Oimachi Station East Exit ~ Omorikaigan Station ~ Museum of Maritime Science)
Keikyu Bus 森40 (Oimachi Station East Exit ~ Heiwajima Station ~ Museum of Maritime Science)
Service Information
Skytree Shuttle Odaiba Line [Tokyo Skytree Town ~ Odaiba]
Service Information
Stops at: Odaiba-kaihinkōen Station
Odaiba Rainbow Bus (Shinagawa/Tamachi ~ Odaiba)
Runs every 15 minutes
Service Information
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- Get off at: Aomi Station
1-3-14 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Address in Japanese:
* There is a taxi stand at the roundabout outside Tokyo Teleport Station.
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- * On public holidays, the parking lot can become very crowded, so we recommend using public transportation.
Parking Lot
We provide a free 2-hour parking pass to guests arriving to the venue by car.
Please bring your parking ticket and museum entry ticket to the information counter inside the venue.
TIMES Palette Town Parking 24 Hours (450 cars)
1-chōme-1-3 Aomi, Koto City, Tōkyō-to
- Parking Lot Entrance on Google Map
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TIMES Venus Fort Parking 24 Hours (470 cars)
1-chōme-3 Aomi, Koto City, Tōkyō-to
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Can I date change or cancel my tickets after the purchase is completed?
As a general rule no cancellations are taken after purchase. However, you can change the admission date once only for tickets purchased on the teamLab Borderless official ticket website.
*You can make changes until 9:00 AM on the original admission date.
To change the admission date, complete the procedures from the "Change the admission date" button displayed on the QR ticket you want to change.
However, the admission date cannot be changed in the following cases.
・Tickets with dates that have already been changed.
・Ticket type/number of sheets changes.
・Changing to a date for which sufficient tickets are not available.
・Changing only some of multiple purchased tickets.
・Changing to a date that is not available to purchase.
・Changing to a date with a revised price.
How do I purchase and pay for tickets?
1. Purchase from the official website.
You can pay for tickets on the official website via credit card or Alipay.
2. Purchase from ticket agencies.
You can pay via cash and other methods at the following ticket agencies.
Please check with each ticket agency for details.
Lawson Ticket
3. Purchase at the venue.
There are ticket machines at the teamLab Borderless venue.
You can pay via cash, credit card, or wechat pay when using these machines.
* No same-day tickets will be sold if advance sale tickets are sold out.
If you know when you will visit, advance sale tickets are recommended.
Are there any admission limits? Will I have to wait?
No same-day tickets will be sold if advance sale tickets are sold out.
If you know when you will visit, advance sale tickets are recommended.
You may be asked to wait outside the venue at crowded times.
Please make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather.
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Entrance Pass
15 and over JPY 3,200
between 4-14 JPY 1,000
Night Pass(weekends and holidays・You can enter after 18:00 on the day of admission.)
15 and over JPY 2,900
between 4-14 JPY 1,000
Guests with Disabilities
Guests with Disabilities tickets are available for persons who have disability certificates and one accompanying person each.Each person requires one ticket to enter the facility JPY 1,500
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・Price includes tax.
・Please note that It is not possible to cancel or change tickets after purchase
・Tickets may be sold out
・If advanced tickets have sold out there will be no same day tickets.
・High school students "Baitoru High School Student Tickets" are available.
・To the guest who have a disability certificate.
*Up to 31 December admission.
It is not necessary to purchase a ticket, please present your proof of disibility at the Information Counter.
Please note that assisting persons will require a ticket.
*From January 1st.
Discount tickets are available for persons who have disability certificate and accompanying person.
(There is no discount on child ticket)
We will check the disability certificate at the entrance gate, please come with your accompanying person.
・Children (Junior High School students and under) must be accompanied by an adult at least 20 years old. 1 adult may accompany up to 2 children. *Children 3 years old and under are free
・Hours of business may change with prior notice on the ticket purchase page.
Notice to Visitors
・This facility cannot be held liable for any visitor's personal injury, loss, or other problems occurring here.
・At crowded times it may be necessary to wait over an hour before entry outside. Depending on the season please be sure to protect from heat exhaustion, or protection from the cold.
・If you must leave the queue please make sure that someone in your party stays behind.
・It may not be possible to enter at the requested time, please keep a margin of flexibility to your schedule.
・ Reselling tickets is prohibited. A ticket that has been resold will not allow entry to the facility. This facility cannot be held responsible for any problems with resold tickets.
・Certain works may not be exhibited due to large crowds or maintenance.
・Tickets can be refunded only if the facility has an unscheduled closure.
・Re-entry is not permitted.
・Prohibited Items
Any items that are 50 cm or longer must be stored in a coin-operated locker or luggage room.
Strollers must be stored in the luggage room.
Hazardous items, smelly items, fresh flowers, etc.
Any drinks with no caps or covers.
Any other items deemed to be hazardous by the staff.
・Junior high school and younger visitors must be accompanied by an adult (at least age 20).
・Be aware that the facility is dark with uneven ground and unsteady footing. Be aware of the actions of people with you and around you. If you have young children, watch them closely for their safety.
・Note that the artworks may have flashing lights and loud noises.
・ Since the facility is very different from the normal environment, no pets (including guide dogs) are allowed to enter.
・No smoking, drinking, or eating in the exhibition spaces. You can only have drinks at the rest areas on each floor.
・For safety reasons, anyone wearing high heels, sandals, wooden clogs, or other unsteady footwear will not be allowed to enter the Athletic Area. On the 4th floor, you can rent and change into sneakers. However, they are limited in quantity and design, so we recommend that you bring your own sneakers.
・There are some works with a mirror floor. Those who wish can borrow a wrap skirt close by.
・For safety reasons preganant women are not permitted in some areas.
・It is possible to enter with a wheelchair, but only to teamLab Borderless (It is not possible to enter some areas of teamLab Borderless).
・People in wheelchairs cannot enter the Athletic Area.
・Anyone who is ill or drunk will not be allowed entry.
・Taking photos and videos is allowed. However, do it without causing a problem for other people.
・Using a monopod, tripod, selfie stick, etc., is not allowed.
・Please note that video or photo coverage of the site may be performed without prior notice. If you do not agree to be featured in the coverage, regardless of its application, please inform our staff.
・Photo shooting for commercial purposes is not permitted without prior concent.
・You may be asked to present identification at the entrance
Identity Card, Driver's Licence, Student Card, Passport, Mynumber Card, Identification that can provide proof of name and age.
・Please follow the staff's instructions. If you do not follow the instructions, we may escort you out of the premises.
teamLab aims to explore a new relationship between humans and nature, and between oneself and the world through art. Digital technology has allowed art to liberate itself from the physical and transcend boundaries. teamLab sees no boundary between humans and nature, and between oneself and the world; one is in the other and the other in one. Everything exists in a long, fragile yet miraculous, borderless continuity of life.
- Organizadores
- Mori Building Co., Ltd, teamLab
- Parceiro de Projeção
- Epson Sales Japan Corporation
- Parceiro Especial
- DIP Corporation
- Patrocínio
- DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD,TOKIO INKARAMI, Yamashita PMC Inc., MouseComputer Co.,Ltd.,OBAYASHI CORPORATION,Congress Corporation
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- Mori Building - teamLab Limited Liability Partnership


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Our mission is to facilitate research in digestive health. Applying for EU research funding is a time-consuming and costly process. UEG is here to assist your application process.
We invest up to max. € 10,000 per consortium, to provide you with:
- excellent meeting facilities at the House of European Gastroenterology in Vienna or at UEG Week
- catering and other logistical meeting support onsite
- reimbursement of costs for accommodation & travel (economy airfare) related to your meeting(s)
- advice from our large community of top leading experts in digestive health, relevant to your research topic.

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Dr. Markel does not diagnose or treat medical conditions via this online site.
Heartfelt thanks for taking a stand for the next generation. For those of you who would like to partake in a personal private consultation with me, you can do so here.
I am available to discuss general issues regarding behavior and health, mindful parenting, communication, discipline, breastfeeding and nutrition, and in general how to raise healthy children with less medical interference. My goal is to help you to access your natural, instinctive abilities in order to resolve issues and move forward with confidence.
There are some things that you need to know from day one as a parent, then as time goes on you might need some help along the way as your child grows and thrives.. You'll find education and encouragement during these consultations so that you'll not only be able to confidently nurture your child, but you'll be able to do so in a highly respectful way. There's no stopping you from exceeding all of your expectations as a parent once you see yourself as the ultimate expert in raising your own child.
In cases where families are struggling with separation, divorce and custody issues, the well-being of the child is always the primary consideration.
How to arrange a consultation: Simply contact Dr. Markel.after filling out a consultation request . It is helpful, but not necessary, at this time to indicate the topic that you are interested in discussing, along with a general idea of your family situation and dynamics. Anything discussed on the website e-mail, or in phone conversation is completely confidential and will not be seen or heard by anybody other than Dr. Markel.
$50 for one half-hour telephone discussion. After listening attentively and non-judgmentally to your situation, Dr. Markel can help you to focus on issues and how to resolve them. Dr. Markel does not diagnose or treat medical conditions via this online site. You will be provided an invoice and a receipt.
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A day in the life: Daniel Bonner, chief creative officer of Razorfish
Part 3 in a series: Agency's creative chief chimes in on jet lag and meetings
Ideas aren't the hard part -- they are the commodity
Razorfish's global CCO says the dynamic of supply and demand has shifted, and agencies must adapt
The celebrity curtain call
For teens and millennials, the authority of endorsements has shifted from the show pony to the subject-matter expert
The Year Ahead For ... Digital
Daniel Bonner thinks it's the small things that matter, and technology can help brands bring these together to form that elusive, special 'big idea'.
COME SURFING WITH: Daniel Bonner - The internet is not yet indispensable, says Daniel Bonner, creative director of AKQA, who could live without the web, but not without his TV or his mobile phone
The internet. I can live without it. I can certainly live with it, but it is not indispensable. Not yet.


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One might wonder how men's ministry is any different from a woman's ministry or for that matter, any kind of ministry. After all, it would seem that ministry, if done in service for the Lord, is all the same regardless of the gender, age, or race of the individual serving.
Men's Ministry is the active pursuit of men in order to connect them to God, His Word, and other men for the purpose of winning, growing, and training God's man in Christ.


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Maserati Trofeo season opens at Spa
Kuppens will go after his third straight title
MODENA, Italy -- The 2014 Maserati Trofeo World Series is back and the stage for Race 1 is Spa. The famed circuit in Belgium was the scene of a series of superb Maserati wins in the demanding 24 Hour event, courtesy of the MC12, while the GranTurismo MC Trofeo also has some history on the Ardennes track as it was used for Round 4 in the 2011 edition of the single-make championship.
Act 1 of this fifth season in the Maserati Trofeo World Series will see reigning champion Renaud Kuppens (above) going for his third straight title after claiming the crown in 2012 and 2013. In his way will be his close rivals from last year, Alan Simoni and Riccardo Ragazzi who, this year, will be racing in different cars. Giuseppe Fascicolo and Swiss driver Mauro Calamia will also be tough to beat with Calamia's form picking up at the tail end of last season. The pre-season shakedown at Vallelunga saw him maintain his quick lap times. Alberto Cola is another driver who could be in with a shout as he seems to have made a complete recovery from the injury he picked up in December, one that saw him miss out on the last round in Abu Dhabi. Spa will also be an occasion for the newcomers to shine in the twenty GranTurismo MC Trofeos entered for the race.
Andreas Segler, from Germany, has also confirmed that he will be taking part, continuing his unbroken run of appearances in the Maserati Trofeo since 2010.
The event at Spa will be taking place in parallel with a World Endurance Championship meet; the series is one of the most important in international motorsport. This season the Maserati Trofeo's format has been tweaked but we will have to wait for Round 2, at Budapest, to see it; at Spa there will be two 50-minute races without a pit stop. The first weekend will also give the drivers a chance to exploit the new regulation giving them two sets of tires to use in Qualifying. This means they can really go for it without being penalized for making mistakes or for damaging their tires.
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Slovakia has been running trials using DAB for Early Warning Functionality (EWF), which were demonstrated this June. They have also carried out a consumer survey into DAB. Juraj Oravec is the Strategy & Development Manager of the Research Institute (VÚS) supporting the process laid down by the Slovak Government for digital broadcasting. Here he discusses the results of the EWF trial, the consumer research and what is next for the territory. www.vus.sk
1. Can you tell us about the situation with DAB+ in Slovakia?
DAB+ broadcasting in Slovakia started on 15 December 2015. Currently six trials are in operation (in Bratislava, Nitra, Košice, Žilina, and two in Banská Bystrica) with total coverage of almost 37 percent of population.
The Slovak government approved a Strategy for the Implementation for Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting in 2017 to identify relevant areas of digitisation, suggest a set of basic procedures, and to define the conditions for the regular terrestrial digital radio broadcasting and the switch-off of the analogue terrestrial broadcasting.
The process is supported by the Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (VÚS) in Banská Bystrica.
2. What was the EWF trial?
VÚS deals with EWF within the framework of a project which is supported by the Slovak Research and Development Agency, and is in discussions with the Ministry of Interior which is responsible for the distribution of emergency warnings to the population.
The Ministry of Interior established a Main Monitoring and Control Centre (CMRS) and eight regional Alert and Notification Centres. We designed software which simulates CMRS and generates Common Alert Protocol (CAP). The signal is distributed to the CAP conversion module located just in front of Content Server (CS). Then the signal follows to the DAB+ modulator and transmitter.
Further tests of all functionalities on air will follow.
We will continue discussions with the Ministry of Interior, with the aim of using DAB for distribution of emergency warnings. However, we are aware that, for regular operation, it will be necessary to have significantly increased coverage with DAB broadcasting.
3. What have been the results of the DAB+ trial?
Concerning DAB, the respondents were asked:
4. What do you see as the key benefits of DAB+ for Slovakia?
Slovakia, like many countries, suffers from the lack of FM frequencies and difficulty coordinating with neighbouring countries. We are convinced the increased demands from broadcasters can be accommodated only by digital broadcasting. Of course, it will benefit audiences as well.
DAB opens the door also for other data services and applications, such as above mentioned EWF, but also former "EWS" for controlling sirens. For the time being there are almost 1000 sirens in Slovakia, which are controlled via RDS in FM broadcasting.
5. What are the next steps for DAB+ in Slovakia?
Next steps will follow the Strategy of Implementation of Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting mentioned. The digitisation process is in three phases. Now we are in Phase I – the preparatory phase – the main action being to amend the legislative environment and consequently to create stimuli and motivations for broadcasters.
We can confirm that network operators are interested in the expansion of digital broadcasting. Another positive message is that all stakeholders came to the consensus that an information campaign focused on population is absolutely essential.


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What is the Spring Equinox, you ask? Spring Equinox is when the sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator and day and night are of equal length. This year it's on March 20, and it marks the first day of Spring!
Here are 10 things you can do celebrate the coming of Spring:
1. Go on a worm walk on the next rainy day or the first day of spring.
Worms are fascinating to watch. Follow up with a warm cup of hot cocoa and a great book that teaches kids (and us!) why worms are so important to the earth. My two book recommendations are Compost, By Gosh! by Michelle Eva Portman and Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer.
2. Research composting with your kids.
Go to the library and read about composting and talk with your family about how great it is for the environment and your garden! Go on websites and visit gardening stores to find composters. If you go to Whole Foods ask them to show you their composters in the back. They have huge composters in most stores, so think about what size you need or can fit.
3. Start a new tradition with a family gift on the Spring Equinox.
Why not make one of those composters part of your annual Spring Equinox family gift? Go for something that the whole family will benefit from and preferably something that gets everyone outside!
4. Take a rainbow walk in your neighborhood to see the blooming flowers.
Have each child hold a note card with each color represented with a marker circle. Challenge: Try and find each color in nature, not just a blue car etc.
5. Balance an egg.
There is a myth that the Spring and Fall equinoxes are the only days of the year that you can balance an egg on its end. On March 20th give this a try. The myth may last because most people only choose to try this on the first day of spring and fall!
6. Splash in puddles.
Simple old fashioned fun with rain boots or bare feet. The bigger the splash the better!
7. Spring cleaning.
Pick one drawer or one shelf or one closet a day throughout the first month of Spring. If you choose to spend 8 hours cleaning usually everyone burns out. Make a chart/calendar and and assign everyone to one section each a day, or do a section as a family. In our household with four kids, this means 6 drawers a day or 6 shelves. Of course things come up so it's more like the first four Sundays of Spring, but we get it done!
8. Spring closet cleaning.
Let the kids choose what outgrown and unused toys and clothes to give away. Have them set up their own garage sale to take place during the warmer weather. See if there is something new for summer they want to buy by pooling all of their earnings together or if you can convince them to have a garage sale for a favorite charity.
9. Plan a garage sale.
Kids as young as 3 can participate in the sale. Our kids were able to buy a trampoline with their earnings and a year's worth of change, saved in a jar. We did match their money, which helped, but they were so impressed with what they could do when they saved!
10. Before the sun is out regularly, plant a bud garden in an egg crate.
Find veggie, herb or flower seeds for the kids to make buds inside. All you need is a little soil, light and water! By Mother's Day you all should be able to plant them outside.
Pamela Worth is the owner of Tiny Treks. She knows all kinds of great ways to explore the great outdoors with the kids!
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Fat loss Secrets using The Body Guard "Feel Good Food Plan"27 Jan 2012 2:35 PMChristine Barnes
Over the last 2 weeks I've lost 15% of my body weight (63kilos down to 53kilos). I did this naturally, healthily and in a way that is sustainable. I didn't feel hungry once. I didn't crave anything and my appetite naturally reduced. In fact, I felt full all of the time. It was easy.
The first few days I had to do some shopping and start some new eating habits but I didn't use any fad diets or a weight loss franchise company (e.g. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig etc). I still had my treats, went out for dinner and drank wine and cheese; just not everyday.
My main objective was to build muscle, lose fat and get my body functioning at an optimal level of health. The latter half of 2011 saw me being quite sedentary and, to be honest, a little stressed, and this moved my metabolism into retaining fat around my stomach and not functioning as well as it could. As I'm now in my sixth decade, this spurred me into boosting my metabolism to create a leaner, stronger and healthier me.
I started by increasing my water consumption and my raw vegetable intake. I accentuated bitter greens to boost my liver and pancreas into a higher level of detoxification. Next step was to increase physical activity. I decided this was a great opportunity to explore lots of different types and schools of yoga. I slowly increased activity to 4-6 days per week. My physical activities also included walking for a minimum of 30 minutes. I also ensured that I gave my body time to recuperate. Taking a day off once a week provides 24hrs for muscles to rest and repair and also gave me a change in routine.
Once my vegetable intake was up to 3 handfuls of fresh greens per meal, I started to increase my protein intake. Small regular protein meals were great for my mood, building muscle and stimulating the metabolism to burn fat. My work and home schedules are pretty busy so I used some fast easy commercial products to help make it easier. Pea protein powder and sprouted broccoli powder supported me, especially in the early days and they're a great post-workout way to rehydrate mixed in water.
Protein is required to maintain bone density and, if consumed with a balanced amount of fresh vegetables, ensures a balanced calcium/phosphorus ratio and acid balance that in turn supports the healthy mineral mass of our bones. Protein is also essential for a healthy digestive tract including the production of stomach acid, digestive enzymes and neurotransmitters as well as providing the amino acids that we require for healthy liver detoxification.
Interestingly, protein deficiency can reduce our ability to absorb Vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is important for digestion and a deficiency contributes to depression, fatigue, low morale, irritability and anxiety. Low dietary protein may also exacerbate Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) deficiency and cause symptoms of fatigue, apathy and increased sensitivity to insulin. Vitamin B5 is required for healthy hair, skin and wound healing, and a deficiency can contribute to strong feelings of hunger.
As a result of gaining muscle mass and losing fat, I've also found my mood has improved and my energy levels are more buoyant. During this process, I took into account that reduced calorie intake lowers the tryptophan levels needed for maintaining mood. Fortunately Tryptophan is found in most protein-based foods and is especially high in egg white so a diet that is skewed towards protein will help maintain or improve mood when on a fat-loss diet. (Incidentally, Niacin (B3) is synthesised from tryptophan and low Niacin levels are associated with slow metabolism, high cholesterol and sensitivity to the cold – so best to keep those tryptophan levels up!).
My experience has certainly been that the benefits of following The Body Guard "Feel Good Food Plan" are far more outreaching than just a cosmetic weight issue with the results very different to the average calorie restricted diet.
My sensitivity to stress has now definitely reduced and I'm sleeping very well. Meal preparation time has also reduced. The changes to my metabolism have also regulated my insulin (a hormone) as well as the rest of my hormones, and this has reduced my pre-menstrual tension and inflammation as well as pain residue from old injuries. In a nutshell, I'm happier, leaner, stronger, less stressed and have more time to enjoy this new state of body and mind.
Now, having reached my goal weight, I'm into weight maintenance. That's the subject for another blog, but a lesson has been learned and I will not fall easily into the trap again of being over-sedentary.
To recap, here are some tips for fast successful weight loss using The Body Guard "Feel Good Food Plan":-
2.5 to 3 litres per day in order to keep the bowels moving. Water flushes out the toxins and keeps your skin plump and youthful.
Food choice readjustment
Increase your fresh raw vegetable intake. Ideally, include three (of your) handfuls, of fresh vegetables at lunch and dinner and don't forget to add vegetables to your breakfast where you can (e.g. steamed baby spinach with poached eggs or mushrooms). Allow cooked vegetables (mainly green or multi coloured) at one meal per day and try for a majority of fresh raw vegetables in most of your meals. Reduce your refined carbohydrates (e.g. white rice, white bread, potatoes etc) significantly and including protein as part of every meal and snack. Eat the protein portion of the meal first and this will stimulate your metabolism to operate more efficiently.
It's also important to realise that digestion starts in our mouth and is better initiated by chewing our food well. In order to extract all the nutrients our food contains, take your time to chew your food really well, extracting every nutrient from it. Taking your time also allows the body time to recognise where the digestive system is; this will ensure that you will feel full earlier than you would otherwise.
If you are pre disposed to constipation - your Naturopath can help before you start. Check that your water and raw vegetable intake is adequate and if you still have a challenge in this regard, your Naturopath can also prescribe a specific supplement regime to suit your unique constitution and lifestyle.
Ideally six days per week. Exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Think fast walking, yoga or dancing. Be consistent and mix it up a bit to keep your interest up. Find an exercise buddy, a friend you can walk with or take turns in driving to the gym or yoga class.
Regular 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep is required for efficient functioning of the metabolism and the immune system. Ideally you should wake refreshed. If you do not feel refreshed or are experiencing interrupted sleep or have difficulty falling asleep, please visit your Naturopath who can address any sleep hygiene issues you may have. To read more about sleep hygiene click here.
Sleep issues can be associated with excessive levels of stress. If you think this is you, read more about the management of stress here. If necessary, your Naturopath can also prescribe safe, non-addictive and effective solutions to regulate your sleep pattern and help you get more sleep.
Goal Setting and Commitment
Prior to starting, talk to your Naturopath who can help you set appropriate goals that suit your personality and lifestyle. Together you can develop simple easy steps to get you started and your Naturopath can provide ongoing coaching to support your progress and ensure your goals are met. Muscle weighs more than fat so ensure you take all of your measurements as well as your weight. Weight alone is not a good indicator of fat loss and it can be quite disconcerting if your weight is increasing during the muscle building stage. However, during this period your body will begin to change shape.
Start slowly and don't worry if you slip up here and there. Just get back to emphasising quality protein as soon as possible. If you find yourself craving sugary foods, just have a small amount of protein (e.g. ½ a boiled egg) and they will soon subside.
Social/family support
Talk to your family and friends before hand. Let them know about your diet and lifestyle changes. You may find someone who would like to be your walking buddy and/or offer encouragement. Some of your family members may like to be included in your food regime. Communication is a key aspect for your friends and family to feel included versus excluded. Team support will help you reach your goals.
Stress Management
Stress causes our body to retain fat. Keep an eye out for our new Stress Less Starter Kit pack available soon. To read about how to reduce your stress click here.
It's hard to lose weight by yourself. It's even harder to keep it off by yourself. A natural medicine practitioner will be able to prescribe an individually tailored and practical protocol for weight loss that will address both your goals and your overall health and wellness as well as provide regular coaching.
The above tips are just a few basic elements in The Body Guard "Feel Good Food Plan". If you'd like to know more or you'd like The Body Guard to assist you in fat loss, contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com for an appointment or phone 0421 379 615 to speak to me personally. To read more about becoming a consultations and ongoing coaching for weight loss and/or wellness click here.
Hechtman, Leah. Clinical Naturopathic Medicine. Churchill Livingstone Australia.
Institute of Medicine, (2006). Dietary Reference Intakes Research Synthesis: Workshop Summary. National Academies Press. p. 37.
Gropper, S. S, Smith, J. L., Groff, J. L. (2009). Advanced nutrition and human metabolism. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage learning.
Pitsavas S, Andreou C, Bascialla F, Bozikas VP, Karavatos A (2004). "Pellagra encephalopathy following B-complex vitamin treatment without niacin". Int J Psychiatry Med 34 (1): 91–5.


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Friday, August 7, 2009
Thankful Thursday
from the heart of Chrysanthemama at 12:38 AM
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4 comments:
- Jess said...
i like this :). I am glad that you found some positives in it all. Btw there are 4 kittens running amok ( sp? ) outside our home - feel free to pick one up anytime lol!
- Friday, August 07, 2009
- *Kristine* said...
I like how you looked to turn what could be a negative situation into something positive. I know it's not easy when plans change.
- Friday, August 07, 2009
- Us! said...
well yay for you for finding the silver lining! sometimes that is a really hard thing to do. just a question about that last item, number 5, and finding a new church.....what's up with that??? =0(
- Friday, August 07, 2009
- Chrysanthemama said...
Jess, I wish we were around to pick one up! I bet they are cute. :)
Thanks Kristine, no it isn't easy when plans change, especially when we aren't in control of them.
Dee Dee, lots of changes going on at the chapel and we need a church that is going to be stable for us and the kids. The chapel is a great place, but we MISS your families presence (AND SERMONS) tremendously!
- Monday, August 17, 2009


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Nakamura deserves city's thanks, not enmity
When Brian Nakamura left as Chico's city manager, I was shocked when I heard that Nakamura had suffered threats against himself and his family. Are the liberals so upset about the budget cuts to social services and city staffing that they would act so viciously? What happened to the peace, love and tolerance that the liberals always profess?
It seems that the fact we can't continue to pay for things that we have no money for is a pretty simple concept to understand. Chico is not like the federal government that can print or borrow money when it goes broke.
The mentality that we can have anything we want, when we want it, is what got our city into this mess in the first place. I'm so glad we had Nakamura here to get us back on the path to solvency. He deserves a thank you from this city, not threats against the safety of himself or his family.
— Mary Kennedy, Chico


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The Cnoc HotelStruy Glen Affric, Beauly, IV4 7JU.
The Cnoc Hotel is situated within the Glens of Affric, Cannich & Strathfarrar. Family run by the same owner for the last seven years, the Hotel has undergone extensive tasteful refurbishment. Locally sourced organic, fresh food is served all day either in The Chisholm Bar or the award-winning Struy Restaurant.
The Cnoc Hotel is a perfect retreat for fishers, walkers of all types, birdwatchers (osprey, golden eagle and red kite can all be seen locally), golfers and cyclists. The hotel's fine, centralised location, nestling in beautiful Strathglass, in the heart of the most stunning scenery and close to the famous, memorable glens of Affric, Cannich and Strathfarrar, makes it an ideal and pleasant base for touring the Highlands of Scotland.
The Hotel was converted in 1970 from four estate cottages, one of which used to be the Factor's Office of the Erchless Estate, ancestral seat of the Clan Chisholm.


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11/02/15: John Rhys-Davies announced at The Middle Earth Con!
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We are pleased to announce the coming of John Rhys-Davies at the first edition of the Middle Earth con. This event will take place on November 12th & 13th, 2016 in Paris !
Acclaimed Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies was born in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, to Mary Margaretta Phyllis (Jones), a nurse, and Rhys Davies, a mechanical engineer and Colonial Officer. He graduated from the University of East Anglia and is probably best known to film audiences for his roles in the blockbuster hits Les aventuriers de l'arche perdue (1981) and Indiana Jones et la dernière croisade (1989). Rhys-Davies was introduced to a new generation of fans in the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" (Le seigneur des anneaux: La communauté de l'anneau (2001), (Le seigneur des anneaux: Les deux tours (2002), and (Le seigneur des anneaux: Le retour du roi (2003)) in the role of Gimli the dwarf. He has also had leading roles in Victor/Victoria (1982), Tuer n'est pas jouer (1987) and Allan Quatermain et les mines du roi Salomon (1985).
Rhys-Davies, who was raised in England, Africa and Wales, credits his early exposure to classic literature for his decision to pursue acting and writing. he later refined his craft at London's renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. His television credits include James Clavell's Shogun (1980) and La Noble maison (1988), Great Expectations (1989), War and Remembrance (1988) and Archaeology (1991).
An avid collector of vintage automobiles, Rhys-Davies has a host of theater roles to his credit, including "The Misanthrope", "Hedda Gabler" and most of Shakespeare's works. He divides his time between Los Angeles and the Isle of Man.
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Social Security decides whether you are disabled using a five-step process called the Sequential Evaluation Process. The third step in the five-step process asks whether your conditions meets or equals a "Listing Impairment." There are separate listings for children and adults, which can be found on Social Security's website.
Meeting a Listing Impairment can be hard, but if you do meet a listing, you automatically qualify for benefits. Social Security has very strict standards about what illnesses or conditions meet which listing. Just because you have been diagnosed with a disease or condition, like COPD or congestive heart failure, doesn't necessarily mean that you meet a listing. Your medical records and medical treatment need to demonstrate a certain level of severity, shown through diagnostic imaging, lab results, or other clinical testing, in order for you to be found disabled under a listing impairment.
Even if you don't "meet" a listing, you can still be found disabled if you "equal" a listing. If you equal a listing, it means that the severity and effects of your impairment are so similar to a listing impairment that you should be found disabled under that listing. You can also equal a listing by showing that all of your conditions, when considered together, equal the severity of a listing impairment.
Since it is can be difficult to prove that you meet or equal a listing, consulting with an attorney can greatly improve your chances of having your claim approved under a listing impairment. It is also important to remember that even if you don't meet or equal a listing, you can still win your Social Security Disability Claim.


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Shape Collage OnlineFriday, November 13th, 2009
Shape Collage Online has been released!
Create photo collages right in your browser without having to download anything! Use pictures from anywhere on the Internet for the collages.
Mousing over the pictures in the collage will show you a preview of the picture and clicking on it will take you to the full sized picture or the page that was linked to in the original source. Try this on different websites like Flickr, Google Image Search, YouTube, Amazon, and eBay.


text: Process Intensification Principles: Structure – Focus on Micro- and Millireactors Originally delivered Apr 4, 2018 Source: RAPID - RAPID Manufacturing Institute for Process Intensification Type: Archived WebinarLevel: Basic Duration: 1 hour PDHs: 1.00 Share This Post: Preview Webinar: Millireactors on their way to establishment as a process technology. Process intensification provides radically innovative principles in process and equipment design which can benefit process and chain efficiency, capital and operating expenses, quality, yield, process safety and more. There is a competition against established technologies in process industries, especially in R&D. The calculation of risk is difficult for new technology platforms and references in production scale are missing or are even not published. Missing knowledge about attractive applications and design basics hinder the raising of the new technology platform of micro- and millireactors on their way of establishing in the market worldwide. In this 60-minute webinar you'll learn how microreaction technology is an integral part of process intensification. You'll review a technology already running in production scale and being published as well as attractive market segments for microreaction technology such as Peroxides, Sulfonations, Ethoxylations, Hydrations, Grignard's, Lithiations, AI/API (multistep synthesis), etc. What You'll Learn: The advantages and disadvantages of microtechnology The technical and chemical concepts behind microtechnology The technical application through a case study on Miprowa® technology. How the integrated scale-up concept is working This webinar is part of a 10-part webinar series sponsored by the RAPID Manufacturing Institute. Webinars are free to RAPID Members. Click here for more information about the PI Webinar series and to register for additional webinars in this series. Presenter(s): Dr. Joachim Heck Joachim Heck was born in Frankfurt am Main / Germany and grew up in this region. After earning his degree in process engineering from Karlsruhe University of Applied Science and his PhD from Technical University, Dortmund, Heck began his professional career in 1987 as a development engineer in the process development department of Hoechst AG in Frankfurt. After holding several managerial positions in production and process development, he joined Aventis Research & Technologies GmbH as a business manager in 1997, and from 1999 served as production manager of the Chemicals business unit...Read more Anne Kaaden Anne Kaaden studied business chemistry at the Christian Albrechts Universität in Kiel and started her career in the area of continuous flow in 2012 for Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik BTS. As a global Key Account Manager and Head of Marketing her important fields of activity are lying in preparation of workshops, commissioning of equipment and organizing fairs and conferences. One favorite activity of Anne Kaaden is giving lectures and training sessions for this new technology platform of micro- and millireactors.Read more Once the content has been viewed and you have attested to it, you will be able to download and print a certificate for PDH credits. If you have already viewed this content, please click here to login. Checkout Checkout Do you already own this? Log In for instructions on accessing this content. Pricing Individuals AIChE Member Credits 1 AIChE Members $69.00 AIChE Graduate Student Members Free AIChE Undergraduate Student Members Free Employees of RAPID Member Organizations Free Non-Members $99.00 Webinar content is available with the kind permission of the author(s) solely for the purpose of furthering AIChE's mission to educate, inform and improve the practice of professional chemical engineering. All other uses are forbidden without the express consent of the author(s).


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Adeola Adeoye, a senior Nutrition major, took first place in the competitive research poster competition earlier this month at the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) 33rd Annual Career Fair and Training Conference. This national conference is designed to foster inclusion and advance MANRRS members in their academic and professional fields, while providing opportunities for students to network, interview with interested organizations, develop leadership skills, and demonstrate their current skills and abilities. Miriam Tasker, senior Environmental Science and Technology major, also led a team of students to a second place overall finish in the quiz bowl, giving UMD's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) a commanding presence at the national event.
The research poster contest provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain experience in presenting their research before an audience of peers, researchers, and professionals. Adeoye's presentation entitled "Body Fatness Measures for Local South Asians in Relation to National Cutoffs Used for Disease Intervention: A Pilot Study" sought to address the biases in standard measurements used to classify an individual as healthy or unhealthy predominantly based on data from people of European descent. The findings may provide a better understanding of body fat measures in South Asian populations and how to assess overall health in these populations.
Adeoye is a Banneker Key Scholar, AGNR Peer Mentor, as well as a MANRRS member. "It was amazing to be rewarded for all the hard work that went into completing the project," says Adeoye. "Being at the MANRRS conference was my first time seeing other students present their research, and it allowed me to learn how to integrate my academic work into a professional setting." Justan Randolph, a senior Environmental Science and Technology major and MANRRS member, also presented a research poster in the noncompetitive poster event.
The MANRRS quiz bowl event is designed to increase and test the knowledge of MANRRS members on a variety of topics. This year's quiz bowl team, the Terror-pins, was comprised of Tasker as team captain and MANNRS Secretary, Jade Walls: junior Animal Science major, Trey Marbury: freshman Animal Science major, and Sagar Desai: freshman Agricultural and Resource Economics major.
"Competing in MANRRS quiz bowl was a fantastic experience, says Tasker. "We were asked questions about agricultural economics, biology, soil science, chemistry and MANRRS history. We were a well-rounded team with different strengths, and were able to function as a cohesive unit while both having fun and maintaining focus. With the help of Latisha Judd, MANRRS co-advisor, we were able to make our practices simulate a hyper-competitive environment, which gave us an edge in each round of the competition. We were very proud to have placed 2nd out of 27 teams."
Other student participants at the various conference events included Michaela Mealy: senior Environmental Science and Technology major and MANRRS President, Nathaniel Carter: Physics major, Jarvis Scott: Animal Science graduate student, and Latisha Judd: Animal Science doctoral candidate and MANRRS co-advisor.


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My travels always have a purpose. I go to New Brunswick to kayak in the Bay of Fundy. I go to the White Mountains to ski. I never go someplace just to BE there. It's harder than you think.
And where to do nothing, now there's a challenge. You can't exactly call the tourist office and say you're looking for a place with nothing to do. Going someplace out of season seemed the answer, so when we decided to take a short real vacation, we thought of the Maine coast what could be quieter than a northern seaside resort in the winter?
Then we remembered the Captain Lord Mansion in Kennebunkport. The Captain Lord is not only a magnificent ship builder's home from the great Yankee sailing and seafaring days, but it has been beautifully restored and decorated by its owners, a couple with impeccable taste.
Antiques blend seamlessly with fine reproduction furniture, and the house's own fine architectural features have been preserved and embellished. Frosted windowpanes with elegant designs are framed in rich draperies. Walls are covered in sumptuous moire stripes and other period papers; the rich faux-graining on doors and woodwork had been retained and restored.
We arrived late in the afternoon of a blustery day to find a blazing fire in the parlor and our friends Tom and Hilary Nangle already occupying two of the wing chairs in front of it. Hilary is THE expert on Maine travel, author of all the Moon Guidebooks to the state, and having just put the latest edition to bed, she was seriously in need of a weekend of doing nothing, too.
Hilary mentioned that there were cheese and crackers in the kitchen, so we asked the innkeepers if we could get a glass of wine. They offered a list of wines for sale by the bottle at the same prices we would have paid at the grocery store. Thats hospitality (as opposed to taking advantage of a captive audience, as many inns do).
We chose to socialize by the fire in the high-ceilinged parlor, but could have as easily entertained in our own room, which had a gas fireplace with comfortable chairs and a sofa in front of it. The elegant, spacious room also accommodated the oversized four-poster bed, a lovely desk and a highboy that was such a good reproduction that we had to remove a drawer and check the underside to be sure it wasnt a priceless antique.
A nice touch at the Captain Lord Mansion is that the double whirlpool baths are so well insulated that if we had decided to have a midnight bath, the noise of the whirlpool mechanism wouldn't disturb guests in adjacent rooms. The ultimate luxury was the heated marble bathroom floor.
Breakfast was superb, three courses that included a hot entrée each morning. It was served in the cheery kitchen, at long tables where we met other guests. Most of them had stayed here many times, and offered us suggestions of things to do in Kennebunkport. We thanked them politely, never letting on that doing anything was the farthest from our minds.
The Kennebunkport area was a favorite of wealthy Victorian families who moved from the city to enjoy the shore breezes and the summer social scene. Beachfronts are lined with their "cottages" which, while they may not rival Newport's for ostentation, are quite grand. Some of the fine old homes pre-date these, many of them homes of sea captains who made their fortunes in the China trade. All these make walking along the streets an architectural tour.
After a morning curled up by the fire reading, we bestirred ourselves to wander down to Dock Square, where a surprising number of shops and galleries were open. We browsed shopping was actually doing something until tea time, when we ambled back to the Captain Lord.
There was hot mulled cider on the big cast-iron stove in the kitchen, and a tray of the most delicious brownies that have ever melted in my mouth. Coffee and tea are available around the clock, along with a plate of cookies. I should mention the tea, delicate silk packets of fine whole-leaf tea, each one packaged in its own little box to keep it fresh. I fell in love with the lavender-scented black tea.
Despite our determination to do nothing, I relented in the charming little shop downstairs, where I found a giraffe pillow for my giraffe-loving six-year-old and a beaded bracelet that matched my favorite sweater. I could have had a massage in the cozy little spa, but I hadnt done anything all weekend that taxed my muscles more than climbing the grand staircase to our room.
Visit the Captain Lord any time in February for the "February is for Lovers" package: a romantic room with a fireplace, a bottle of Italian Prosecco sparkling wine, chocolate truffles, a chocolate-dipped giant fortune cookie with a surprise offer inside (it might be a spa treeatment or a free stay at the inn), dining coupons and spa discount.
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NEWS - Actualités du B'nai B'rith
Dan Mariaschin opinion on the latest Human Rights UN Council meeting
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Business as Usual at the U.N. Human Rights Council
March 18, 2016, 8:15 am, Times of Israel
Daniel S. Mariaschin Daniel S Mariaschin is the International Executive Vice President of B'nai B'rith
It has been business as usual at the U.N. Human Rights Council, meeting in Geneva this month.
Here's why it matters.
Notwithstanding the need for urgent attention to such serial abusers as Syria's Assad regime, which continues to barrel-bomb its own citizens in the midst of a destructive civil war, and Iran, which most certainly vies for the lead in any number of human rights abuses, including the execution of juvenile offenders, Israel is still singled out for special opprobrium.
If this sounds like a broken record, it is. Each year, all countries up for discussion are lumped together into one agenda item, while Israel is always separated out from the rest for individual scrutiny under Item "7" which applies solely to the Jewish state, the only democracy in the Middle East. Subsumed under that item this year are a basket of separate resolutions, as well as six reports. The resolutions, which make no pretence at being objective, hammer Israel for "the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory," settlements, human rights abuses in the Golan Heights and a call for Palestinian self-determination.
The special reports include updates on the infamous Goldstone Commission Report, which was written in the wake of the 2009 Gaza war, and which suggested Israel might be guilty of war crimes. Judge Richard Goldstone, who chaired the group which wrote the report, ultimately backed away from its one-sided findings. In the U.N. system, however, vituperation against Israel has a life of its own, so the report lives on.
What does all of this have to do with the real world in 2016? The Middle East is not only in chaos, it is in meltdown mode in Iraq and Syria. Libya has now become the new ISIS target of opportunity. Iran, soon to be flush with cash from the nuclear deal with the P5+1, sends its Revolutionary Guards to Syria, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Hezbollah, the terrorist organization that has taken over control of Lebanon, to back the Assad regime. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost in this conflict, Christians and Yazidis have been massacred and subject to humiliation, eviction and dispersal, with millions becoming part of the biggest refugee migration in decades.
This situation has received scant attention from a U.N. body "re-formed and reformed" 10 years ago to address real human rights crises. Its 47 members have really done no such thing. It is dominated by countries from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Movement, and something called the Like-Minded Group of Developing Countries, said to represent 50 percent of the world's population, whose worldview includes protecting many of those countries who are in the first line of human rights abusers.
This session, as a result of membership rotation, the United States is not on the Council. Nevertheless, it has spoken out strongly against the double standard Israel receives at the hands of the members of the body. Neither is Canada, which has been a staunch defender of Israel over the past decade. The EU countries choose not to participate in the debate on Item 7, though several of its member states, critical of Israel, find a way to do so. The EU could act more forcefully against this on-going diplomatic charade, but it refrains from doing that—another example of how its actions often don't measure up to the values it claims to uphold.
As for the Palestinians it once again proves that, though largely crowded out of the news because of events in the region, their ability to manipulate the U.N. system continues. Whether it was attaining full membership at UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), non-member state status at the General Assembly, or getting its flag flown in front of the U.N. in New York and other U.N. venues (including Geneva), they continue to plug away, not feeling any pressure to return to the negotiating table with Israel. And why should they? The Palestinians feel they have the international community's blindly supportive wind at their back—even at a time when the Middle East neighborhood in which the Palestinians are based, is imploding.
One European diplomat I met in Geneva, after a spirited discussion about how annual denunciations of Israel only embolden the Palestinians and discourage the Israelis, told me point blank that if they were to say "no' to Item 7, "the Palestinian door would be closed to us." My rejoinder was that if the EU—which has often been the Palestinians' friend in court and which has for years funded the salaries of Palestinian Authority (PA) civil servants—really sought to help resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue, they would spend their time urging the PA to move to the negotiating table, rather than allow this yearly lacerating of Israel to continue.
So as the Middle East burns, Nero—in this case—the Human Rights Council, fiddles. An aversion to doubling down on real abusers of human rights, and a propensity to let the anti-Israel rhetoric flow in Item 7 and its accompanying reports, speaks to the hypocrisy and emptiness of the Council and the system that has produced it.
Living in a time where, from our smart phone screens we can learn, real time, about the abuses of human rights everywhere, a global conscience is AWOL. Each day it stays that way, real opportunities to help those who suffer, pass. Instead, at the Human Rights Council and elsewhere, there is always time to unfairly castigate Israel.
What a terrible waste.
Daniel S. Mariaschin, who has just returned from Geneva, is the executive vice president of B'nai B'rith International. As the organization's top executive officer, Mariaschin directs and supervises B'nai B'rith programs, activities and staff around the world.


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Even a blogger girl has to deal with mundane stuff. Thing is, I really enjoy improving things around my backyard and the house, and even gardening. I may even open a new category on my blog about my home improving skills, and arts & crafts which I enjoy doing a lot.
But for now, let me explain how I got to the idea of clear vinyl coverings for my patio. Let me tell you, the result is worth it. On with the article!
Do you have a patio or a porch but never actually spend time there? A patio can sound like a good idea at first, but might not turn out to be very practical due to a lack of privacy or cold and humid weather. If you feel that you are not getting enough use out of your patio or porch, you should look into getting a clear vinyl enclosure. My advice is not to do it yourself, but instead call inchidere terase to your help.
A clear vinyl enclosure is a large vinyl tent that will transform your patio or porch into an additional room. You will still get fresh air from outside and be able to see outside thanks to the clear vinyl, but the vinyl will provide you with some insulation. This will basically transform your porch or your patio into an additional room you can enjoy even when it rains or when the temperatures are too cold. I know I always wanted my own private kiosk in the garden, for me to read in it. A vinyl tent comes as close as it gets.
Clear vinyl is also a good protection against humidity and bugs. If you find it difficult to spend some time outside in the summer because of high humidity levels or bugs, an enclosure should make your patio or porch a lot more enjoyable. This is also true if you live in an area where high winds are frequent.
If you have been avoiding spending time on your patio because you are too close from the neighbors or from the road, a vinyl enclosure will really make a difference. People might still be able to see through the clear vinyl, but no one will be able to hear you and you will somewhat insulated from outside noises as well. A clear vinyl enclosure is a great way to create a more private space where you can relax, spend some quality time with friends or family or get some work done.
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Purchasing a clear vinyl enclosure will provide you with more living space. You can easily set up a table or some lawn furniture under the enclosure to create a space where you can relax or share meals with friends and family. There is no need to do any complex renovations to add more living space to your home!
A vinyl enclosure is an excellent choice since this simple product will make your patio or your porch a lot more enjoyable. This is a perfect option if you haven't been spending any time outside due to cold temperatures, rain and humidity, noise, bugs or because you feel that you have no privacy. This is a very affordable way to make your patio more enjoyable and you will find that it is also an easy way to create a new space where your family can spend quality time together while getting some fresh air.


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If you're searching for a new home with a little extra space and a unique layout, you may want to think about renting a townhome in Gainesville! These types of apartments can be described as a miniature or vertical version of a single family house, complete with stairs that lead to a second story. Very often, townhome apartments are attached to the neighboring unit, sometimes with shared or private green space in the "backyard." You can even find a townhome apartment near UF! There are so many options when it comes to this type of layout; townhomes can range anywhere from a two bedroom all the way up to four bedrooms or more. It really just depends on what types of amenities, layout and area of town you are looking for.
One of the biggest perks of living in a townhome in Gainesville is that you will have no one living above or below you. This means that you are free to sleep in with no fear of your upstairs neighbors stomping around at all times during the day. On the other hand, it also means you are free to rearrange your entire living room furniture layout at 2 AM if you please, with no fear of waking your downstairs neighbors.
Another obvious pro for living the townhome in Gainesville life is the extra amount of square footage you receive vs living in a traditional, flat-style unit. With two stories instead of one, you will automatically receive extra closet space, which leads to extra room for all of your belongings. With a townhome, you will have plenty of room to bring all of your furniture. Some units may even come with a private garage, which can be a great addition to your already sprawling abode.
Choosing a townhome apartment near UF is a fabulous choice for students who are attending the University of Florida. If you are a college student, you are probably very keen on saving money when it comes to living expenses. By splitting a townhome with multiple roommates, this gives you the security of a little extra money in your bank account at the end of each month. Splitting the rent, utilities, groceries, cleaning supplies, and more will alleviate the stress of having to pay for it all on your own.
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Kylie Jenner shows off fabulous figure in another series of busty selfies during family holiday in Costa Rica
Reality star kept her fans happy with more revealing pictures while sunning herself on vacation
KYLIE Jenner hasn't let a family vacation get in the way of her sexy selfies - posting a series of busty pictures on Instagram on Saturday.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is currently in Costa Rica with her family, including older sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian as well as mum Kris Jenner.
But since the clan flew out to the island on Thursday, the 19-year-old has continued to keep her fans up to date on her movements, which seem to involve a lot of bikinis.
After stripping down to a nude two piece on Friday, Kylie upped the anti a day later in a black and red bikini which showed off her impressive cleavage and enviable curves.
In one shot, the teen kept the camera close as she headed out into the sun, wearing a black baseball cap with the word Securite across the front to provide a little shade.
In the second image, Kylie had returned inside to capture herself in the mirror, allowing her fans to see her flat stomach and curves in all their glory.
The reality star isn't the only member of her family to post a risque picture or two from the trip, as elder sister Kourtney also got in on the action.
READY FOR HER KLOSE UPKylie Jenner shows off her flat abs and famous curves as she treats fans with sultry snaps
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Taking to Snapchat, the mother-of-three shared her own racy snap of her chest with her followers and captioned the shot: "Make up view."
Kylie's boyfriend Tyga also joined the family, along with his young son King Cairo.
It's not the first time Kylie has teased her fans with racy pictures this week, as she unveiled a sexy new photoshoot on Wednesday.
Casting her sultry gaze at the camera, she swept her curly locks up off her head to complete the sexy pose.
Another snap saw her drawing more attention to her facial features as she captioned the snap: "how strong you stand is what makes you."


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Tariffville, Connecticut
Tariffville is a neighborhood and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Simsbury in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,324 at the 2010 census.[1] It is a popular location for whitewater paddlers who use the Farmington River.
Tariffville, Connecticut
|Coordinates: 41°54′30″N 72°45′50″W / 41.90833°N 72.76389°WCoordinates: 41°54′30″N 72°45′50″W / 41.90833°N 72.76389°W
|United States
|• Total
|0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2)
|• Land
|0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2)
|• Water
|0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
|200 ft (60 m)
|• Total
|• Density
|2,207/sq mi (852.2/km2)
|Time zone
|UTC-5 (Eastern)
|• Summer (DST)
|UTC-4 (Eastern)
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Part of the original mill village area is included in the Tariffville Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district excludes newer development around West Point Terrace and Hayes Road, as well as properties along White Water Turn, Wooster Road, and Main Street Extension. The historic district is architecturally significant for preserving some evidence of early nineteenth-century mill village characteristics (in retaining some old mill housing and street layout) and for also preserving later 19th-century Greek Revival and Gothic Revival structures.
In Tariffville's center, the Cracker Barrel Pub is host to much of the night-life.[2]
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Tariffville is in the northeast corner of the town of Simsbury, on the inside of a sharp bend in the Farmington River. The northeast and northwest borders of the CDP follow the river, with the northeast part also forming the town line with East Granby. The southeast border of the CDP follows the crest of Talcott Mountain and is the town line with Bloomfield. The southern border of the CDP follows a line just south of West Point Terrace from Talcott Mountain back down to the river.
Connecticut Route 189 (Hartford Avenue) runs through the east end of Tariffville, leading north 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Granby and south 12 miles (19 km) to Hartford. Connecticut Route 315 passes through the center of Tariffville as Elm Street and Tariffville Road.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.7 km2), of which 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 7.98%, is water.[1]
In 1825 (or 1827),[3] the Tariff Manufacturing Company built a carpet mill along the Farmington River, giving its name to the area.[4][5] The company name came from the Tariff Act of 1824 which included protective tariffs for a number of products, including wool and cotton textiles. The area did not have sufficient housing for the workers, so the company built housing, some of which survives today.[6] The carpet business survived for a few decades, but by 1867, the primary industry in the area was sorting and packing of tobacco. The tobacco business would continue as the chief industry through the 1930s.[3] The town was the site of a major rail accident, the Tariffville train crash, in 1878.[7]
The first steel manufacturing plant in the country was established in Tariffville at a site on the Farmington River in 1727.[8]
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,371 people, 618 households, and 376 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,260.3 people per square mile (867.8/km2). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 1,051.8 per square mile (403.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.41% White, 2.70% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.04% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.
There were 618 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,000, and the median income for a family was $65,096. Males had a median income of $42,750 versus $32,132 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,585. About 5.3% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Tariffville CDP, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
- ^ "Tariffville Historic District nomination document". Missing or empty
- ^ a b Federal Writers' Project. Connecticut: A Guide to Its Roads, Lore and People. US History Publishers. p. 500. ISBN 978-1-60354-007-0. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ Bob Clark (18 December 2006). Enfield Connecticut: Stories Carved in Stone. Dog Pond Press. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-9755362-5-4. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ Haviland, Frank (September 3, 1998). "THE MILL VILLAGE OF TARIFFVILLE". Tariffville Village Association, Inc. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ David F. Ransom (August 30, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Tariffville Historic District". National Park Service. and Accompanying 15 photos, exterior and interior, from 1992 (captions on pages 21-22 of text document)
- ^ Nagy, John. "Tariffville Rail Road History". Tariffville Village Association. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ Canton (Conn. : Town) (1906). Celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Canton, Connecticut, July 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1906. Centennial Publication Comm. p. 39. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


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Information recorded from the landslide is being used to calculate the landslide velocity, identify areas of movement and assess the movement patterns of the landslide to aid KiwiRail to plan potential mitigation strategies.
The Utiku landslide has been classified as a deep-seated translational block-slide earth-flow. This classification refers to the characteristics of the landslide. Deep-seated refers to the depth of movement (depth to the landslide slip-plane); the slip plane of the Utiku landslide has been recorded at 20m below ground level at the toe (bottom) and increasing to 65m towards the back scarp (top). The term translational refers to the movement style of the landslide, where it moves as a relatively intact mass (raft) of material, along a planar zone of weakness. In this case, the zone of weakness corresponds to a thin clay layer thought to represent a bedding plane within the local sandstone. The term block-slide and earth-flow describe the landslide structure and movement mechanisms.
Historical information from ground surveys (dating back to 1964) indicate that landslide movement is triggered by rainfall, and to a lesser extent erosion caused by the Hautapu River, located along the toe of the landslide. Periods of prolonged rainfall cause groundwater levels to rise, which lead to a reduction in strength of the materials forming the landslide slip plane (clay layer). It is this reduction in strength that leads to movement of the landslide. Movement of the landslide can therefore be linked to rainfall events. As more data is collected it will be possible to determine movement triggering thresholds, e.g. how much rainfall does it take to trigger movement and by how much does the landslide move. In the past it has been impossible to correlate the triggering factors to the different periods of landslide movement due to the large time intervals (typically greater than yearly) between the historical surveys. To overcome these problems GNS Science installed new monitoring equipment on the landslide in June/July 2008.
The equipment installed on the landslide is designed to monitor two triggering factors and two response factors:
Rainfall is being monitored by two rain gauges. One rain gauge is installed in the central landslide, the other near the landslide head scarp and so the variation in rainfall across the landslide can be monitored. These rain gauges record rainfall as and when it occurs, therefore allowing the precise time of peak rainfall to be determined. Equipment to record ground motion in response to earthquakes is installed on the landslide. Groundwater levels within the landslide are being monitored using piezometers installed in 4 boreholes. The piezometers are recording groundwater levels acting along the slip plane of the landslide.
The surface movement of the landslide is being monitored using continuous GPS and the collected data is managed and displayed through custom software, which allows the entire system to run remotely. The monitoring equipment installed on the landslide has been strategically located based on engineering geological mapping and the results from historical surface movement surveys. A GPS station has also been installed off the landslide (on stable ground) to act as a reference for the monitoring.
At present the GPS network installed on the landslide is being used to calculate daily solutions (i.e. a position every 24 hours), the piezometers record a groundwater measurement every five minutes and the rain gauges record rainfall as and when rainfall occurs. The data from the instruments on the landslide is transferred to GNS Science via a communications network. The data is then checked and the results are calculated. The process of retrieving the data takes approximately one hour from site (Utiku) to the office (GNS Science, Avalon).
Recent monitoring data can be viewed here (Graphs A, B & C).
To view the data for the different GPS stations, piezometers and rain gauges please select the item from the left hand side of this window and select refresh or reload on your browser. The different instruments can also be selected from the map, and the data for the chosen instruments will be shown once the refresh button has been clicked. The results shown on this web page are updated every 15 minutes.
The data shown on Graph A is the horizontal movement (displacement) calculated for each GPS station. The main direction of historical landslide movement is approximately 140 to 160 degrees (towards the south-east) and the displacement of each prism has been calculated based on these historical movement bearings. The data plotted on Graph A represents the average movement (of each prism) over a 24 hour period (daily average), with the data plotted cumulatively to give an indication of the total movement since monitoring began. The spikes in the data (shown on Graph A) are a result of errors. These are typically in the range of 1 to 3 mm. It is therefore important when assessing movement of the landslide to look at the trends in the data rather than individual measurements. The data shown on Graph B is from the piezometers and has been shown as a water level relative to the ground surface in each of the 4 locations, and the data in Graph C shows the daily rainfall.
The information contained on this website is designed to give the viewer an overview of the monitoring being carried out by GNS Science. Much more detailed information is actually being gathered for the landslide, and this information is being used to assess the movement patterns and movement triggering thresholds of the landslide.