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GS65 Stealth Thin
MSI GS63 Stealth. (Image: MSI)
As per MSI, the GS65 Stealth Thin is the first gaming laptop to feature a 144Hz 7ms IPS display with 4.9mm bezels – achieving an 82 percent screen-to-body ratio. MSI has still managed to arrange space in the top bezel for a webcam.
As for the firepower, the Stealth Thin is equipped with a GTX 1070 with NVIDIA Max-Q technology and the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, which aims to provide up to a 40 percent performance enhancement over the previous generation. In addition to its new processor, GeForce GTX 10 series graphics and MSI Cooler Boost Trinity cooling design have also been used in the laptop.
The gaming laptop weighs 1.8kg and packs an 82Whr battery that delivers 8+ hours of battery life as per the company. It also features a new per-key RGB keyboard designed by SteelSeries. Users can customize each key and receive real-time game status through keyboard lighting.
In addition, MSI is also rolling out an update for Dragon Center 2.0 that comes with an exclusive gaming mode and a new UI. The gaming mode optimizes system performance and game-specific keyboard lighting for a list of supported new titles.
The GS65 Stealth Thin will be available for pre-order on Flipkart, Paytm, and authorized sellers at a starting price of Rs 1,69,990.
Also read: Intel Brings Core i9 Processor to Laptops as Its 'Highest-Performance Processor' Till Date
Stealth Pro Processor Updates
In addition to the new GS65 Stealth Thin, MSI's entire Stealth Pro line-up is also getting upgraded with the newest processors. As per MSI, the new processor improves performance by almost 20 percent compared to the previous generation. The new Stealth Pro laptops also feature 102 keys of per-key RGB lighting, smaller fan blades, Dynaudio Certified speakers, upgraded Killer 1550 and Bluetooth v5, and Dragon Center 2.0.
GE Raider RGB Edition
MSI GE Raider RGB. (Image: MSI)
First announced at CES, the GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition is inspired by sports cars and the PC Master Race's love for RGB. The laptop sports RGB lighting on the top cover, keyboard and USB ports. The top cover features 24 separate zones of RGB lighting with more than 16.8 million colours available. The GE Raider RGB Edition is configurable with up to the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. Additionally, the Raider can be equipped with up to a 120Hz 3ms. This cooling system comprises of MSI Cooler Boost 5, a cooling design with dual fans and seven copper heats pipes. The GE Raider also comes with Nahimic 3, Killer networking, Bluetooth 5.0 and more.
The GE63/73 Raider RGB will be available for pre-order on Flipkart, Paytm, and authorized sellers at a starting price of Rs 1,64,990.
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GT75 Titan
MSI GT75 Titan. (Image: MSI)
With the introduction of the latest 8th Generation Intel processors, the GT series is taking one step further by featuring the world's first Core i9 overclocked processors in a gaming laptop. Together with NVIDIA graphics and mechanical keyboards, the new GT series pushes performance beyond its limits and offers uncompromising desktop gaming experiences for casual and pro gamers alike.
MSI claims that the GT75 Titan is the first gaming laptop to ever feature Intel Core i9 processors with fully unlocked hexa-core performance. As per the company, its Cooler Boost Titan cooling design, six-core 12-thread configuration results in up to a 70 percent performance leap over the previous Core i7.
The MSI G75 Titan is available at a starting price of Rs 2,99,990.
Intel 8th Generation Processor Updates
In addition to the new products listed above, laptops across MSI's lines are getting updated with the newest 8th generation processors including the GP, GL and GV series. All of the new laptops will be available for pre-order on Flipkart, Paytm, and authorized sellers.
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Oh Khaike Paan Banaras Waala…
Not anymore, people would now be looking for Paan Kohinoor waala. Like mentioned in the title, the Kohinoor Paan helps one achieve a two-day boner. So, it is basically an Indian version of the most unexpected form of viagra.
Our general knowledge about paan is that a paan is an appetizer that contains choona, supari, bhola, kattha etc which is wrapped in fresh, green betel leaf. However, the Kohinoor Paan has got some special ingredients. It includes male paan and female paan. The male paan comprises of a Rs 70 lakh per kg musk, agar; a liquid fragrance found only in West Bengal which costs Rs 7 lakh per kg, saffron (Rs 2 lakh/kg), gulab at Rs 80,000 per kg and also some 'secret ingredients'.
For the women, the goods include gulab, safed musali, a root used as an aphrodisiac costing about Rs 6,000 per kg, a lesser quantity of saffron, etc. And thus, for obvious reasons, the paan costs 5,000 rs per piece.
The 'Boner' paan is prepared at meetha paan patta, Kolkata.
There is an interesting story behind the production of the 'viagra' paan. Mohammed Sarfuddin Siddiqui, the owner of the 50-year-old Tara Paan Shop, is the creator of this famous paan. In an interview with a news channel he said, "After my marriage, my mother gave me that paan and said you should eat it, and then if you like it, you should sell it," says Siddiqui who in the past has even exported the Kohinoor paan to countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. What a story!
Siddiqui revealed that the special paan comes in demand only during weddings. For best results, the paan should be consumed two hours before the desired 'action'. Another catch about Kohinoor is that, if you are unmarried and still wish to have the paan then you'd get one with less power as he is not in favour of a pre-marital affair.
Story Courtesy: Indiatimes.

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Seven teens rescued from rollover
SEVEN teenagers experienced a terrifying 30m plunge after their car crashed off Kyogle Road near Uki yesterday afternoon.
A 14-year-old girl was flown to a Brisbane hospital with head injuries in the aftermath of the crash, while others were taken to hospital by ambulance with unknown injuries.
Murwillumbah police were continuing their investigations into the incident last night and details were scant as the Tweed Daily News went to press.
According to an RACQ Careflight spokeswoman, the 14-year-old Mount Lofty girl was flown to Brisbane's Royal Children's Hospital in a stable condition with enclosed head injuries.
The white Toyota LandCruiser was travelling in an easterly direction along a winding section of Kyogle Road near Palmers Road about 3pm when it crashed off a steep embankment.
The car fell about 30m and stopped upside down, suspended only a few metres from the waters of the Tweed River by a tree.
It is understood all seven of the vehicle's occupants were juveniles, with six of them male.
Emergency services were alerted and police, ambulance, fire brigade, Careflight and the Tweed District Rescue Squad personnel responded.
It was initially thought some of the passengers were trapped in the vehicle, but they had freed themselves by the time the rescue squad had arrived.
The rescue squad and fire brigades constructed a hauling system to winch the injured girl to the roadside, and she was transported by ambulance to the waiting helicopter.


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Mosquito populations swell and spread disease.
Those taking a holiday in Greece this year should take extra care to spray with insect repellent following warnings about the dangers of the West Nile Virus. Researchers at the UK Liverpool University say warmer summers and milder winters in the Balkans and north-west Europe has seen Asian tiger mosquito populations swell and the disease has spread in several regions of Greece in recent years.
Although most people suffer no ill effects, the Nile Virus can lead to complications that result in severe symptoms, even death, in a few cases.
Authorities in all regions of Crete, including Chania and Rethymnon are taking no chances this year. They are to launch control programmes in a bid to combat the virus by attacking the mosquitoes that can spread it.
Medics plan to take immediate measure to protect public health on Crete, one of the biggest holiday islands in Greece.
Measures include spraying stagnant water and other areas in Crete where mosquitoes breed or lay eggs. Public health pamphlets will also urge locals to reduce sites where water can stagnate, not to leave water in containers and to regularly replace water in animal troughs.
The West Nile Virus is usually spread by a bite from an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. They then spread the virus to humans and to other animals.
There have been no cases of the virus reported in in the UK except in those who have travelled abroad and no reported cases from visitors to the Greek Islands. There was one UK case in 2006 and another in 2007; both in people who had been on holiday in Canada.
In around four out of five people known to have been infected with the virus there are no symptoms at all. Others may develop mild flu-like symptoms such as a headache and high temperature that may last a few days.
If the virus does develop into a severe condition it can prove fatal. Latest estimates of fatality rates are from three to 15% of those who develop severe symptoms with the elderly being the most vulnerable.
In Greece last year there were 101 recorded cases of victims suffering severe symptoms from the West Nile Virus of which which eight proved fatal. This figure is much lower that in 2010 when there were 260 reported cases and 34 deaths.


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Bellator 42 Fight Card Preview
Season Four of the Bellator Fighting Championships is nearing an end as the promotion takes the action to Concho, Oklahoma for Bellator 42. Two semifinal Light Heavyweight tournament matches are scheduled, as well as the Bellator debut of Sengoku veteran and Sharkfights Featherweight title holder Ronnie Mann.
In one of the Light Heavyweight tournament semifinal fights Richard Hale (16-3-1) will battle D.J. Linderman (9-1) for a spot in the finals. Oddsmakers at 5Dimes have the best price on the Hale at -130, while Bovada will pay +110 on a Linderman upset. Hale has only one majority decision loss in his last 14 fights and he looked very impressive in his Bellator debut with his inverted triangle choke over Nik Fekete.
Linderman is a heavy puncher who could surprise with an upset win, but we think he's going to be in against an experienced Hale who will have an answer for anything he does. We like Hale via unanimous decision.
The other Bellator Light Heavyweight tournament semifinal will pit undefeated Tim Carpenter against the very tough Christian M'Pumbu. The lines in this fight are not as close as we expected them to be, and we think this fight could go either way. Carpenter gets the favorite -190 line at 5Dimes while the M'Pumbu upset will pay +165 at 5Dimes. We like the upset potential in this one and think that M'Pumbu just might be worth the risk.
Featherweight Ronnie Mann will make his Bellator debut against Josh Arocho. It looks like Mann has been offered a sacrificial lamb in Arocho, who's 6-9-0, and the MMA betting lines are a reflection of this. Mann will be a -660 favorite to win, while Arocho gets a chance to kick-start his fighting career with a timely upset over a big name. A successful bet on Arocho will pay +480 at 5Dimes, but it's not recommended here.
Bantamweights will round out the main card for Bellator 42 when Jerod Spoon steps into the cage against Luiz Nogueira. Both fighters are making their Bellator debut and are coming into this fight with long winning streaks. Nogueira is a highly-touted prospect who's been fighting in the Shooto promotion and is expected to make his presence known in Bellator.
Oddsmakers at Bovada think that Nogueira will have an easy time with Spoon and have him as a -340 favorite. Spoon will pay +280 at 5Dimes if he can find a way to pull off the upset, but he's likely going to be outclassed and submitted inside of two rounds.


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We are very pround to announce the Oscars nomination for "The secret of Kells".
It is a real dedication to the fabulous work of all the film.
I especially
want to thanks Tomm Moore and the producers, Paul Young (Cartoon Saloon), Didier Brunner and Yvan Rouveure (Les Armateurs) and Viviane Van Fleteren (Vivi Film) for allowing us to participate at this project.
Thanks to all DG Team : Marc, Serge, Isabelle, Véronique, Céline, Damien, Eric, Nicolas, Iwan, Nathalie, Catherine, Cécilia, Nicolas, Benoît, Eric, Katia, Xavier, Julien, Morgan, Maxime, Lindsay, Antoine, Olivier, Stéphanie, Mathieu, Benoit, Pierre and Benjamin .


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Key methodologies
User testing
During user testing, we go through processes to understand users better and study how they interact with your product which is crucial to creating meaningful customer experiences. Through Treejack testing, we validate the effectiveness of your site's organisation and structure which allows us to analyse the navigation of your site or app and make improvements based on users' behaviour.
We also do Card sorting which helps us us identify patterns in what makes sense to users and how we can potentially organise the structure of content.
User research
We research users' behaviours, needs, motivations and experience by empathising with a user's point of view. Through user surveys, interviews and dairy studies we are able to collect quantitative data about users' experience with your product or service.
We also do ethnography studies to look at how people relate to technology in their natural settings which all assists us in creating persona's relevant to your real target audience. Personas ensure we always keep our users at the centre of our design, implementing solutions to address their needs and pain points.
Usability testing
We evaluate how usable an interface is with a group of your representative users by asking them to complete predefined tasks while observers watch, listen and take notes. This is then matched against qualitative and quantitative metrics to identify patterns in usability issues.
We perform various types of usability testing in our User Testing Complex including card sorting, A/B testing, Click through test, General impressions test and Task analysis.
UX lab
The usability lab is purposefully built to run usability tests in a controlled environment in which we run moderated tests on paper prototypes, computer-based interaction or mobile device based tests. The room is equipped with the latest technology including Windows and Mac machines, mobile phones and tablets (Android and Apple).
We can also provide Tobii Pro Lab software, HD digital AV recording, 55inch interactive and Smart TVs, standalone DSLR and tripod and sketch screens.
Eye tracking
The Tobii Pro Glasses 2 are wearable eye trackers that allow us to capture human behaviour anywhere. During user testing, we use eye tracking to know where your users are looking, for how long and in what order to provide a new level of depth to how we analyse user interfaces.
Focus groups
We use focus groups to gather a small group of users together for a discussion with a specific focus in mind. The participants discuss things such as how they feel about a product, any concerns they have or attributes that they like about it. Focus groups are used to learn how your users are reacting to your product or service and to detect patterns in this feedback.


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As any military parent knows, raising your child while you or your spouse is deployed can be challenging. Your child will likely face many changes at a young age, such as relocations and deployments, and keeping up with everything can seem like an uphill battle. Luckily, there are many resources available to military parents. Let's look at four tips for raising your family in military housing (and how to have fun doing it!).
Make Your Military House a Home
The first thing you can do when moving into military housing is turn your house into a home! When you are renting, it may be hard to decorate without doing any major renovations, but creative crafts can really take your home up a notch. Encourage your kids to get involved by applying temporary wallpaper or making art to hang on the wall.
Engage in the Community
One of the best things about living in military housing is that you have access to a close-knit community. No matter where you turn, you will find a like-minded individual who is celebrating similar successes and struggling through similar obstacles. Leaning on this support will strengthen the bond you have with your neighbors and fellow residents.
Another benefit of living in military housing is all of the community events going on. At many of our locations, you can enjoy recreation centers, gyms, pools, kids events, adult groups, and much more. You'll never get bored with this much fun around!
Find a Military Family Support Group
While it's important to make sure your little ones are taken care of, it's also important to take care of yourself! As a military family, you are used to relocations, deployments, law changes, and more - but that doesn't make it any easier. If you find yourself struggling to keep up with raising your military family, seek out the support of others in similar situations.
Lincoln Military Housing residents, for example, enjoy a strong community bond, but there are many other resources to turn to as well. FRGs, or Family Readiness Groups, provide useful information and military family support. Facebook and Twitter are also great places to have conversations with others raising their families in military housing. Or, you could try a Military Spouses MeetUp to socialize with people in your area!
Spend More Time With Your Kids
Lastly, the best way to raise your family in military housing is to spend time with them! It may seem obvious, but spending time as a family will help everyone feel more comfortable and will strengthen the bond you have with your kids. Whether you go out and explore your neighborhood, cook dinner together, do a craft, or just play a game at home, quality time is key for military families. Spend less time worrying about things like insurance, making rent payments, and moving in, and more time having fun with the ones you love, thanks to Lincoln Military Housing.Raising your family in military housing comes with its own set of stressors, but it also comes with its own set of joys. To learn more about available military housing, contact us today.


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Heavier dressed weights are nudging 2018 pork production higher and there are a few factors driving that, according to an analysis by an Agricultural Economist in USDA's latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report.
Commercial pork production is expected to be 26.9 billion pounds in 2018. That is 5.2 percent above a year ago. This forecast represents an increase of 25 million pounds from last month's forecast and is due to higher than expected dressed weights of slaughtered hog carcasses.
This upward revision is notable because the pace of slaughter so far this year has been slower than expected. Higher carcass weights have more than offset lower than expected slaughter numbers.
A number of factors to explain the year-over-year higher weights registered so far in 2018.
First, despite recent feed price increases related to South American weather events, costs of feeding hogs — which typically constitute more than half of production expense — remain moderate, and producer returns in the first two months of the year have been positive. Further, winter weather conditions in principle hog production areas have not been unduly harsh. In addition, most packer pricing grids tend to favor heavier carcasses, which drive down processing costs.
Apart from these factors, two additional elements, related to the recent expansion of Midwestern processing capacity, may help to explain higher first-quarter dressed weights, Haley explained.
The first is likely a timing issue: Although many sow farms are currently in multiple stages of start-up, hog-finishing capacity associated with the ongoing industry expansion — which requires far less complex facilities to site, permit, and construct — may be running ahead of sow farms' current ability to supply pigs. This would leave excess finishing space, creating somewhat less pressure to market existing animal inventories.
This relative absence of "push-through pressure" is likely to disappear, however, once sow farms come online and begin to supply animals to finishing barns constructed for that use, Haley warned.
A second factor likely contributing to higher dressed weights is the apparent ongoing tug-of-war between producers and packers to maintain processing margins. Margins have been under particular pressure since the increase in processing capacity late last year. There is anecdotal evidence suggesting that since early February, some packers have slowed slaughter rates and limited Saturday slaughter, in efforts to boost margins, which started out the year sharply lower than a year earlier.
Producers, for their part, likely have some added leverage with excess finishing capacity, which may allow more marketing flexibility.
Source: meatingplace.com, 3-14-2018


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If hyperinflation happens, it will be because of the tea party. And Sarah Palin.
So goes the reasoning of Time Magazine. In a post on its website Thursday, Time's Stephen Gandal asks, "Will Sarah Palin and the tea party cause hyperinflation?" In case this thought seems counter-intuitive to you, it's because it is. As NewsBusters pointed out Thursday afternoon, "The notion that debt is equal to income minus expenditures also eludes the folks at Time."
So how on earth would the smaller-government/decreased-spending agenda of the tea party movement possibly cause hyperinflation? If you believe what you read in Time Magazine, it apparently goes something like this:
Before the Tea Party, inflation is rising slowly. But in the first year the Tea Party or a group with similar views wins the Presidency or takes over Congress, whamm-o. Inflation doubles, and keeps going up. ...Ever since the financial crisis, some, Tea Partiers in particular, have been predicting that the country may have an upcoming massive bout of inflation. And why not. Many of the things we have been through seem like the type of stuff that should make our currency dive and prices go up. ...The real threat of inflation comes from tax policy, namely lower taxes. Lower taxes and the government will have a harder time paying back its debt. Investors run from our bonds and currency. Inflation ensues. ...
Forget that the federal government has hiked annual spending levels by a whopping 38 percent in just three years. Pay no attention to the fact that Congress continues to raise the debt "ceiling." And ignore the fact that the Federal Reserve is printing more and more money to keep interest rates artificially low. None of that has anything to do with the threat of hyperinflation -- Time says it's the people who oppose all of these fiscally reckless policies who will be the real culprits, or something.
Instead of owning up to the fact that the federal government's fiscal policy has been a trainwreck for years, Time puts blame on the tea party movement because they demand Washington actually start paying its bills and stop digging in its financial hole. Instead, Time reasons that the only way to avoid hyperinflation is to raise taxes -- a notion NewsBusters calls "absurd."
Finally, Ed Morrissey at Hot Air effectively defended the tea party and its spending-cuts agenda, directing the blame where it belongs:
Uncontrolled inflation doesn't get created from tax cuts; it arises from bad monetary policy, ill-advised government interventions, and a serious lack of confidence in the currency. Tax cuts uncoupled from spending cuts can certainly make for bad policy and set the stage for inflation, but all one has to do is look at the last nine years of stable tax rates and the runaway rate of spending increases in Washington to determine where the actual problem lies. It's not the tax rates that kept changing, nor is it a decline in revenue that created the massive deficits. For most of the last ten years, revenues have increased, with the exception of the last two years of deep recession; the deficit problem resulted from spending increases that have far outstripped the revenue increases.
Finally, the Tea Party may be philosophically inclined to low taxes (seeing how well they worked in the 1980s and in the early 2000s in stimulating growth), but that's not the issue on the table. Democrats in Congress want to raise taxes on the employer class, not cut taxes for everyone else. The Tea Party and Sarah Palin want to cut spending instead and shrink government, a strategy that has worked to restore economic growth in this country when it was tried in the 1960s, the 1980s, and in 2001-3, and in none of those cases created runaway inflation. Perhaps Time needs a little more intellectual curiosity.


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It's a observed holiday here in the United Steaks so that means Mommy didn't have to go to work. We got up to go for a walk in between the rain.
I have been hearing once in a while some weird moaning sounds and lots of groaning from across the street. I didn't know what was making this noise but I knew it must be something pretty big. Well lucky for me, our on walk we snuck up on those Monsters while they were sleeping!
AH! Quick! Look to the RIGHT!! —–>
I suggested to Mom we better keep moving in case those Monsters woke up and were mad we were in their yard! We kept walking around the grounds of the new Estate (yup, Mango TRH even said it was an Estate!) here is that main building that should be opening in 5-6 more weeks… I think they are missing some windows and walls…
Oo I found a hole…
We hussled away and I think we were undetected cause no one chased after us!
We all know what that is for!! BOL!!! At least the Estate Owners provide them all around the Estate for us to use. (Mommy and Daddy say it is only fair since I have to pay my OWN RENT each month to live here, on top of Mommy and Daddy's rent… They say I have to get a job.)
Right next door to that building is this! Mommy said it's a good think that I don't live in that building cause there would always be kids around! and I don't like KIDS!!! WoooF They are soooo Scary!
That is a few "townhouse style" apartments that are almost looking done. we got as close as we could but there was a fence and some mean guy driving around in a white truck saying "Stay out". I think they are inside fixing up a few more things before anyone can live in those yet.
I think we better turn around Mom before that guy sees us.
Do you want to know what is over that hill??? Come back tomorrow and find out!!! (Assuming the rain stops!!)


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Ridgeline – Precision 2.0 – Naples NY
June 9, 2018 @ 08:00 - June 10, 2018 @ 17:00 MDT$525
This course begins with foundations of manipulations and the progressions of increasing shot to shot speeds, into moving and running with the rifle. This Course is being hosted by Long Gun Training (www.LongGunTraining.com).
Students must have successfully completed the Ridgeline Precision Rifle 1.5 or similar curriculum from an accredited known industry equivalent. This class is a high-energy class, with constant changes in speed, position and situation.
At the conclusion of the class, students will be required to pass a standards test in order to graduate with a certificate of completion.
Recommended Equipment List:
– Precision Scoped Rifle Capable of 1MOA or Better (min Cal .223/max .338LM)*
– Rifle Scope with External Elevation/Windage Adjustments (mil-based reticle preferred)*
– 450 Rounds Match Grade Rifle Ammunition (Same Lot Number Pred)
– Bipod
– Rear bag/Sand Sock
– Sling
– Note taking gear
– Outdoor Clothing/Footwear (climate appropriate)
– Rifle Cleaning Gear
– Spotting Scope
– Rangefinder
– Kestrel
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Scarlet prawns in Sydney 2019
It's been an incredible year for scarlet prawns (also known as Carabineros in Portugal), the super sweet, lobster like prawn. Previously the scarlet prawn was a random bycatch of the royal red prawns but a new fishery was developed in consultation with the Queensland Government and Fisheries Research which has brought Cape Moreton scarlet prawns into the limelight.
If you follow me on Instagram you'll have noticed for the first time ever that I've curated my feed so that every 3rd photo is a scarlet prawn haha I've eaten so many this year that I might just turn into one! To celebrate my love of the scarlet prawn I recently got it tattooed, the design was actually drawn by Ester chef Nathan Brindle and tattooed by Jay Craig at Rising Tide Studio in Chippendale. In alphabetical order here's a roundup of all the scarlet prawn dishes I ate in Sydney:
Ester (46-52 Meagher St, Chippendale)
Ester's scarlet prawn ($45) offering was by far my most favourite in Sydney, I managed to visit a grand total of 5 times in the space of a month! The prawns are massive, much larger than last year! The giant prawn is very lightly grilled and sits in a puddle of intense prawn & marie rose sauce (which wiki says is made of tomatoes, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and black pepper). The prawn legs and bottom of the prawn shell have been carefully removed, dusted in semolina and deep fried to crispy, moreish perfection. The fresh hand cut egg noodles has a drizzle of prawn oil and we're instructed to squeeze the prawn head juices into the pasta and mix it all up. It is, in short of a better word, SUBLIME.
Hojiak (92 Hay St, Haymarket)
Hojiak has a super luxe version of har mee, a Malaysian hawker classic of prawn noodle soup. Lightly poached then blowtorched scarlet prawns are served on top of a broth made with the shells and heads of scarlet prawns to create umami central. Do not wear white as you'll want to slurp up every strand of egg noodle and the last drop of the soup! Warning I found this pretty spicy but my chilli tolerance is kinda average haha also I think we got double the amount of prawns lol thanks Junda!
Icebergs (1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach)
Dining at Icebergs is always a treat, the amazing view of Bondi Beach and the Icebergs pool from the restaurant is almost as incredible as the pastas and seafood on the menu. My eyes had immediately locked in on the Randall Family organic kosher rice risotto with marinated QLD scarlet prawn crudo ($55). The risotto was amazing, fragrant from the prawn stock and had the perfect bite to each grain. The raw prawn was the icing on the cake, I savoured each prawn which were so delicate and wonderfully sweet!
Kittyhawk (16 Phillip Ln, Sydney)
I've missed Alex Lynn's food from Casoni! Luckily he's now over at Kittyhawk and he's brought back his Scarlet prawn tagliatelle ($38) with chilli and parsley and prawn bisque. The massive prawn is sweet and tender and the pasta so silky and perfect for mopping up the heady prawn sauce. Fun fact, Alex sent us out some scarlet prawns on the house last year for us to try and it blew my tiny mind and I haven't been able to stop thinking about that first taste which has led to this obsession.
Lotus (22 Challis Ave, Potts Point)
I'd originally visited Lotus 2.0 for the return of Dan Hong's cheeseburger and I couldn't help but order the special of Scarlet prawns w handmade noodles, xo and coriander ($39). The prawns were a bit more cooked than I like but that's because I usually prefer them raw but they were still tasty and super meaty. What I absolutely loved were the noodles though, perfect bounce and chew and man I loooove coriander!
Lumi (56 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont)
Lumi has recently opened a bar area with a bar menu perfect for walkins and for those who don't want the degustation menu. The scarlet prawn gunkan ($15 each) are great, the combination of the natural sweetness of the prawn against the slightly salty straciatella hiding in the middle and the crisp seaweed meant this morsel disappeared much too fast.
Mr Wong (3 Bridge Ln, Sydney)
The fam were keen to return to Mr Wong's for the massive scarlet prawns ($38) steamed with the most incredible white soy and brown butter sauce. The prawns were huuuuge, definitely more lobster-like and just so sweet! The sauce was the bomb too, we ended up ordering a serve of lo mein egg noodles just to mop up every last bit.
Pino's Vino e Cucina (199 Lawrence St, Alexandria)
Pino's offering is a beauty, raw scarlet prawns w scarlet prawn oil and powder and handmade fettuccine infused with scarlet prawn stock ($45). The idea is to mix it all together so that the raw prawns are slightly cooked from the heat of the pasta buuut I separated half to the side to savour on its own haha
Poly (74-76 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills)
So we actually ate at Poly just for the scarlet prawns with harissa and lardo on toast ($16 each) and oh boyyyyy I reckon this is my second favourite scarlet prawn dish after Ester! The fat slice of sourdough was lightly charred with a schmear of harissa paste and 2 delicately sweet prawns snuggled under a blanket of creamy rich lardo. I chose to pull out a slice of lardo and a prawn to savour separately and squeezed half of the prawn head juices onto the toast to soak up the prawny goodness aaaand sucked out the rest for the prawn flavour explosion.
Sushi E (4/252 George St, Sydney)
I've actually not eaten at Sushi E before but I was in the area for a few beverages and was feeling snackish and had seen their scarlet prawn on their degustation menu. Fuelled with liquid confidence I rocked up and asked if I was able to order the prawn to eat by itself and luckily scored the last seat at the sushi counter. The scarlet prawn roasted on binchotan with seafood butter sauce ($38)


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DIY bar: Crafting bitters and liqueurs
Kate Payne of The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT)
Learn the art of crafting your own bitters and liqueurs to add unique, creative flavors to your home bar in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn the science behind and basic techniques for home infusions. Additionally, we will discuss the history and present-day use of botanicals, bitters, and liqueurs as herbal remedies for relaxation, digestion, and more. Participants will each create and take home two personalized jars of bitters made in class with botanicals such as wormwood, gentian, dandelion, wild cherry bark, agarita, sarsaparilla, and various aromatic spices.
There will be lots of sipping and tasting and plenty of bubbly water to go around, but please feel free to BYOB wine, beer and/or cocktail fixings!
About Kate
Kate Payne is an author and freelance writer, and a frequent consultant for design, decor, cooking, and crafting publications and sites. She lives in Austin with her wife and teaches classes on food preservation and other topics both privately and at culinary centers across the country. Her books Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking (HarperCollins, 2011) and Hip Girl's Guide to the Kitchen (HarperCollins, 2014) are available wherever books are sold. Please read more about Kate on her blog (http://hipgirlshome.com/) and website (http://katepayne.net/)
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Mortgage rates today, April 1, 2019, plus lock recommendations · mortgage rates today, May 22, 2019, plus lock recommendations mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates. Lock in Today's Mortgage Rate until 2018 March 20, 2017. you can extend that period to 350 days by paying an extended rate lock fee.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased 4.2 percent from a year earlier, down from 4.6 percent in November, according to a report US home price gains slowed for the ninth straight month in December, reflecting weaker sales and higher mortgage rates that have since declined.
FHA Loan Volume Falls as Claims Rise Colin Robertson February 23, 2011 No Comments . Last month, the seasonally adjusted annual rate for FHA loan applications fell to an estimated 1,450,900, the lowest January since 2007, according to the FHA Single-Family Outlook released this week.
Mortgage rates lower now than before Fed rate hike Mortgage rates today, April 26, 2018, plus lock recommendations april 26, 2018 Mortgage rates caught a break today , as underlying bond markets made it back into Tuesday's territory. Refreshingly, lenders were willing to set rates back at Tuesday's levels.The last rate hike in June 2018 took rates from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, and the members of the committee have generally demonstrated support for two more rate hikes before the end of the year.. Generally speaking, the lower interest rates are, the easier it is for the economy to grow.Mortgage rates rise due to strong economic data Relationships to Other Investments. Recently, for example, ten-year Treasuries rose from of 3.30% to 3.94% over a period of a few months — about 64 basis points, altogether. At the same time, the the average overall 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose from about 5.29% to 5.41%, a rise of only 12 basis points.Mortgage rates today, September 29, plus lock recommendations Current Mortgage Rates for Thursday, September 28, 2017. – Current Mortgage Rates for Thursday, September 28, 2017. September 28, 2017. Click here to get today's latest mortgage rates (May. 13, 2019).. right now is the perfect time to lock in a rate on a purchase or refinance. The best way to figure out what the numbers would be in your.
FILE – In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, photo a price reduced for sale sign sit in front of a home in north Dallas. On Thursday, May 30, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Rates were higher throughout most of the week as inflation fears dominated trading. Those fears were realized when the consumer and producer inflation readings came in higher than expected. Producer prices rose 0.4% as expected. However, the. Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 19th, 2018
· US long-term mortgage rates fell this week, tipping the key 30-year loan average below 4% for the first time in nearly a year and a half. In this Wednesday, Feb. 20,
US Long-Term Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year Average Below 4% – FILE – In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, photo a price reduced for sale sign sit. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.99%.
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week. It was actually the seventh decline in the past nine weeks for the key 30-year, fixed-rate loan. U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week. It was actually the seventh decline in the past nine weeks for the key 30-year, fixed-rate loan
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. long-term mortgage rates moved little this week after the key 30-year loan rate marked its steepest weekly drop in a decade the week before. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked up.
FHA loans allow 100% down payment gifts Mortgage rates today, November 13, plus lock recommendations Use annual percentage rate APR, which includes fees and costs, to compare rates across lenders.Rates and APR below may include up to .50 in discount points as an upfront cost to borrowers. Select product to see detail. Use our Compare home mortgage loans calculator for rates customized to your specific home financing need."With an FHA-insured home loan, the entire down payment can be gifted from a family member. most conventional [non-FHA] loans do not allow 100% gifting for the down-payment funds. This is another key benefit of the FHA program, one that appeals to first-time buyers in particular.".Cash to close: What is it, how to pay it and how to avoid fraud Mortgage rates today, December 8, plus lock recommendations Key Changes For Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter Coming in Dec – As part of an upgrade to its desktop underwriter (du) that will be issued over the december 8 weekend, Fannie Mae says there will be some adjustments to the credit risk assessment functions. The.Mortgage rates today, February 20, 2019, plus lock recommendations Why all the fuss? No fuss, per se. It's just that many mainstream news outlets are running stories today about the "lowest rates in more than a year" due to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rates survey..FNB Banking App's latest key feature, FNB Pay, allows Android smartphone users to simply tap their phones on a card machine – making it a convenient and safe alternative to making payments in-store without the need for a card or cash.
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Exhibition logotype for 'Men of Letters' – a joint retrospective celebrating the lives and work of two of the lettering world's great unsung heroes, my father, Tony Forster and his former student and life-long friend, Phill Grimshaw. It is possibly the most extensive exhibition of hand lettering and calligraphy ever displayed in the UK.
Forster was described by Tony DiSpigna as "The Herb Lubalin of England", While TDC medal recipient, Colin Brignall, hailed Grimshaw as "One of the best display typeface designers of recent times."
Most of the work displayed has remained largely unseen, as it was not produced digitally. In fact most of the work has remained filed away in plan chest drawers and storage boxes for many years. This exhibition reveals their sketches, mock-ups, final art works, original calligraphy pieces, typeface designs and original posters. All produced by hand. It has been over a decade in the making and is an extremely rare opportunity to see some of the incredible pre-computer methods used to create typographic and lettering works by two masters of their craft.
The exhibition is being staged in collaboration with Anthony Roocroft, Penny Ogden-Grimshaw and The University of Bolton's School of the Arts, which was originally the independent college where Tony taught and Phill was a student.
It runs from 8 February – 8 March 2020 at Bolton Museum. Entry is free and more info can be found here.
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Oh, hindsight bias. Looking back on Clifford Stoll's article "The Internet? Bah!," it's easy to laugh at his prediction that the Internet wouldn't become a part of every day life.
"Nicholas Negroponte…predicts that we'll soon buy books and newspapers straight over the Internet. Uh, sure," Stoll says smugly. Well, just take a look at all of the newspapers and bookstores going out of business, falling victim to the ever-expanding Internet.
Maybe back in 1995 it didn't look like the Internet would succeed, but trying to say now that the Internet won't continue to obsolete things we use today just sounds like a refusal to move with the changing times. I do find it sad that newspapers are closing (I mean, I am a journalism major!) and that stores like Borders are shutting down, but it's not something we can avoid.
It's all about adaptation, as we've seen throughout history. The radio was the go-to source for news and entertainment, and then along came the television. The television, while it became the primary source of information and entertainment, did not obsolete the radio. Instead, radio stations adapted, and now, they play music and host talk shows.
One comment Stoll makes is that human contact is missing from cyberspace—a statement that gives me chills because I think about how much time we stay plugged in and lose ourselves in cyberspace. The Internet will never be a satisfactory replacement for the relationships we need as human beings. As comforting as it can be to talk to someone on Skype when you're away at college or on a business trip, there's nothing like being able to talk to someone face to face in person. What scares me is that we'll become so absorbed in our digital worlds that these in-person relationships will get lost. I'm hoping this will never happen, but it is a thought that lingers in my mind sometimes.
I find it interesting that once the Internet truly started becoming a reality in the mid 1990s, people dismissed it. However, looking back to the 1980s, when William Gilbson's story "Neuromancer" was published, it was predicted that people would not only use an Internet-like tool but also become addicted to cyberspace. Flash forward to the year 2011, and we're running around with our laptops and smartphones, checking emails and updating statuses. I think it's fascinating that people predicted the long-term future better than they were able to when the future was becoming the present.


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Looking for tasty food and beverage ideas. My diet is way too bland.
There's nothing special you can recommend for anyone. Just listen to what your stomach wants, not so much your brain, that will usually do.
Avoiding things that are too raw, too hard to digest or that provoke your already harmed bowel additionally is something you're doing anyway I guess.
If you already take antibiotics there should be an effect soon (within 1...2 days), if it's really a pouchitis caused by bacteria.
- Hi Steve. Thank you for the response! I am also feeling weak and not sleeping well. My doctor prescibed Cipro and at 4:00 p.m. it will be 48 hours since I started the Cipro. My doctor also prescibed Trazadone for sleep but I would wake up 2-3 hours later, then go take another, so it was not working as I had hoped. Doc then prescibed Mirtazapine, took it for first time last night. My body was super tired, my mind was not. I have no energy. I am exhausted. I had some Cream of Wheat for breakfast with decaf tea. I just now had some rice with half cran-apple juice, half S. Pelligrino carbonated water. I wish I could sleep during the day. I equate this recovery time with my recovery after colorectal surgery. The Cipro has thickened stool up only slightly. Hopefully tomorrow will look brighter.
You should try the combination with metronidazole (Flagyl) if the cipro alone doesn't do. That's the most common antibiotics combination for treating pouchitis. I always have 400 mg Flagyl and 500 mg cipro twice a day (for breakfast and supper) when I have increased pouchitis problems.
Does your doctor suspect that you're dealing with a depression? He prescribes sleeping drugs that are mainly antidepressive medicine. I luckily had only once in my life a depression, but the medicine I was prescribed at that time hindered me from sleeping.
Have your blood levels been controlled? If you're always tired that may be a lack of iron or B12.
It's difficult to tell from your description, but I wouldn't worry so much about eating and drinking but about the reason for your problems, may it be pouchitis, a lack of something or both.
I have a reaction to Flagyl. My doctor told me to give it a week and if things were not improving, she will add Rifaximin. I am feeling depressed because of this situation right now. My doctor first prescribed Trazadone and it put me to sleep quickly, it is staying asleep that is the problem. I would fall asleep and 2-3 hours later I was awake taking another Trazadone. I then was given Mirtazapine. It gave me a bit of anxiety and did not put me to sleep right away, then next day felt like a zombie most of the day. I just want to feel better. It may be depression, I have multiple stressors in my life. I was adopted but know depression runs on my bio mom's side. After being adopted, my bio mom married and had two boys, my half-brothers. My oldest half-brother committed suicide when he was 19 in front of my bio mom's place of business, carbon dioxide built up in his car. My second half-brother shot his loyal dog, his wife, then himself in 2009. My bio mom starved herself (a form of senior suicide) on April 8th of this year. I know if I can take care of my own issues, I will be okay. I have three beautiful grandkids that I would like to see grow up. The only time I was in a dark place was after cancer surgery, back home, trying to deal with it all. It subsided and I hope it never comes back.
I have been taking B12 tablets but have thought about an energy boost with a B-vitamin shot. I think with more sleep I will be as right as rain.
Thank you, again for taking the time to respond to my posts.
For sleep have they given you Ambien? Some doctors don't like to prescribe it because it's very addictive, but I am a chronic insomniac and have found it effective. It can't be used for more than 30 days though.
As far as your biological mother, the exact same thing is happening now with my mother. She is 85, has lung cancer and then broke her hip and had an emergency surgery in April. Since then she has been unable to get out of bed, unable to rehab her hip, unable to resume cancer treatment (which had been effective), and although she isn't in pain her quality of life is zero. So she has stopped eating, has lost a ton of weight, and although I don't sense depression she is resigned to death and mostly is just talking about what she wants to happen upon her death. All of this has taken a tremendous emotional toll on my father, who is healthy and visiting her daily apart from a couple of shutdowns due to nurses contracting Covid. But it's now basically a Hospice situation with my mother, and because she and Dad are in Florida, it's not feasible for me to visit and my father has forbade me from even thinking about it. So I can completely relate to what you are saying on that.
Oh no, I am so, so sorry about your mom. It has got to be painful for you not to be there. I hate this Covid. I feel for your dad, it must be so hard on him. I wish you could be there.
My bio mom had many issues. She was a Type 1 diabetic, had two strokes, had a baby toe amputated due to the diabetes. I believe she gave up too. I had tried to be in contact with her but it was so hard to understand her due to the strokes. May 8th I had contacted her sister on Facebook to see how my bio mom was, it was too late. I feel bad, I know she really wanted me in her life. Due to how complicated my life is due to bathroom issues after cancer surgery in 2009 and not wanting to hurt my adopted parents, I shied-away.
I will need to contact my doctor to see if Ambien would be good. I will still need to get up at night, for as long as I can remember, I get up to pee but lately to poop due to very loose bowel movements. I have beenon Cipro since afternoon of the 26th. My stool has thickened slightly but is an orangy color and no smell. It is strange. What is your thought on Valium, if any?
Thanks for responding to my posts.
Valium can be used for sleep but it's more of an anti anxiety medicine. I have only ever taken it for flying on airplanes and not for sleep. For sleep, ambien worked well on me. My father is now taking ambien to sleep, due to the stressful situation noted above with my mother. He told me he has been taking it since April, although he only told me about it around a week ago. It's apparently helped him. He has a separate issue now with a swollen prostate, which is causing him to urinate excessively from what he has told me. It does upset me that Covid has prevented me from traveling to see my parents. I last saw them at Thanksgiving last year when I flew down for a full week with them. I normally would have returned in March or April but didn't due to Covid. My parents are in assisted living, my father in the residential building and my mother in the medical center, and I am not even sure if they are allowing guests anywhere on the premises at this time. My father has also told me to not even consider coming due to Covid. So it's a tough situation, but I do talk to them daily by phone.
Oh gosh. I hope your dad will be alright. I am so sorry. I am glad the Ambien is working for him. My dad had surgery last year due to a large prostate, he did well. I has to be very tough for you not to be with your parents.
I will see how I do tonight with sleep, I kept busy today. I had taken not long ago medical marijuana edibles for sleeping, worked well but the sugars were a problem. I think my fear of sleeping is the incontinence. When my mind relaxes, so does my butt hole. It happened a little during the day yesterday when I was able to take a short nap, I was mad. I will be putting a diaper on tonight, though I don't like pooping in those either.
Are you able to eat anything you want with your pouch? How do you go on a plane without being nervous about bathroom issues? Or is that what the Valium is for? Do you do any special prep when you have to go on a plane? I am terrified to go out too long. I had rectal cancer so I am not sure if our new systems are quite alike. When I go shopping,I don't eat until I get home. I just started taking Biome this morning, hoping it will help with the bathrroom issues. I will be changing my diet up, but I can't completely give up my comfort foods.
It's a difficult situation for both of you with family issues and Covid even making it worse. I know from my own experience with relatives, that people somtimes give up when they feel that life isn't worth living for them any more. I try to tell myself that they may be better off after leaving us and not to look at it as a personal loss.
About sleep, I didn't use any drugs except very light natural ones on sparse occasions. There was a period of several weeks in 2013 when I would wake up every hour at night with my stomach hurting a little, get up and do some little exercises and fall into sleep again for another hour. But usually I sleep quite well now.
Changing diet in small steps can encourage you to have control over things. But I think it is also advisable to seek recreation and get your mind free (tried yoga?).
Valium on planes has nothing to do with bathroom issues as I have no bathroom issues. I was in a near plane crash in 1990 and had a fear of flying for around 20 years. Eventually I got over it.
I eat anything I want. I try to avoid carbs and sugars but other than that general avoidance eat a full diet. Comfort foods are not necessarily the best for a J Pouch or general health and well being. I try to eat Whole Foods and limit carbs, sugars and processed foods.
Wow, that must have been terrifying on that plane. I am 53 but have not been on a plane since I was 17 and pregnant with the first of my two daughters. The turbulence, it was so bad, people were panicking on the plane, including me. Now I wish I could travel. My system is different, I had a portion of my rectum removed due to cancer. I have had too many close calls when out, that when I do go out I worry. I had 28 days of radiation and carried a chemo bag attached to a port in my left upper arm for 5-1/2 weeks. I believe because of the two, I have damage that messes with my bowels. Heck, I went into menopause within the first few days of radiation. It has affected my sexual health. I have been told by my oncologist that I always need to know where a bathroom is. I had trouble processing raw foods, and other culprit foods. Now time has passed, I will give the better diet a try. I have always run to food for comfort ever since my adopted mom sat me down when I was five and told me I was adopted. I remember so clearly. I felt unwanted by my bio parents and had those feelings until I was able to talk to my bio mom in my mid 20s. She very much wanted me and did have me for two weeks, she had named me Kimberly. My bio father had my bio mom and another woman pregnant at the same time. He chose the other woman and child. I have never been close to my adopted mom, she is cold and understanding. When I told her my bio mom passed away, she said "That's too bad". Not a "If you need to talk, I'm here". So, I have to talk to her to tell her how I feel. She is not only controlling with me but also my two daughters. It needs to stop. I need to heal. There is so much more over the years that she has done. Anyhow, I will give that healthier diet a try. I do want that it is just that my emotions run for junk. If I have to eliminate toxic people in my life, I will for my own health. Thank you for the posts, it really helps.
BTW, no accident overnight and stool is starting to thicken though I have been taking Immodium once daily today and yesterday. If things don't get better by Monday, my doc will add Rifaximin to ths Cipro. My mood is so much better today, got the most rest I had had in weeks. Body and mind are healing.
SteveG, I do have a yoga matt, just need to get on youtube for the begginer poses. Need it for my lower back, I have severe degenerative disk disease, in pain most of the time so need to try yoga for it. I just hope I don't injure my back. I had a herniated disk in 2014. Took a month to get to a specialist so now I have permanent numbness on the right side of my right foot and lower calf. I xan pinch myself and hardly feel it. Messes with my balance from time-to-time. I worry about it if I get older, I am 53.
I will change my diet slowly, good advice. I will get the yoga matt out and give yoga a try.
Barb J, perhaps you find an opportunity for a yoga course when Covid is over. As a beginner it's good to have some feedback.
I've been doing yoga for 10 year now (just for remaining flexible, nothing special) and a kind of yoga flow, the Five Tibetan Rites, for about 20 years. If you reserve a certain time (e.g. in the morning, before or after breakfast) and do a little practicing every day, that's the best way to go.
I never had pouchitis in my almost 6 years of J-pouch life, I eat yogurt a lot, particularly Greek Yogurt- its has man probiotics in it
Hi Lauren of Emerald City. This was my first experience with pouchitis. I had done okay for 11 years. I have a feeling my diet caused the pouchitis. I just had some Greek yogurt. I am on my way to change my diet so hopefully it will not happen again. Thank you for responding to my post!
Hi Lauren of Emerald City. This was my first experience with pouchitis. I had done okay for 11 years. I have a feeling my diet caused the pouchitis. I just had some Greek yogurt. I am on my way to change my diet so hopefully it will not happen again. Thank you for responding to my post!
Dang!! After 11 years you got pouchitis?!?! I thought for sure you would never get it since its been that long! I am sorry to hear that. What kind of diet were you on when you got pouchitis??? And no problem
Well, I was eating a lot of medical marijuana edibles. They did not seem to be working so took more and more. Pretty sure it was all the sugar, corn syrup and other ingredients that mimic sugar. I learned my lesson the hard way for sure. My doc just prescribed Remafin today on top of Cipro. I have been taking the Cipro for a week but it was not helping the way it should.
Well, I was eating a lot of medical marijuana edibles. They did not seem to be working so took more and more. Pretty sure it was all the sugar, corn syrup and other ingredients that mimic sugar. I learned my lesson the hard way for sure. My doc just prescribed Remafin today on top of Cipro. I have been taking the Cipro for a week but it was not helping the way it should.
Why were you taking marijuana edibles???
My anxiety level was through the roof! It I did get a prescription for an anti- anxiety medication, doing so much better. Done with the edibles.
My anxiety level was through the roof! It I did get a prescription for an anti- anxiety medication, doing so much better. Done with the edibles.
I am glad you are done with marijuana! I am soo happy you are doing soo much better! Quite a few people in our community are taking anxiety medicine, if you need it for life then definitely take it, I am very proud of you and hope you have a speedy recovery <3


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Viewfinder: Political Campaigning Ahead of Pakistan's General Election
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Supporters of Pakistan's cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) Party, celebrate on a street in Islamabad on July 25th, 2018.
Pakistani Christians take part in a service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on December 18th, 2017, for the victims of a suicide attack on a church the day prior.
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CRITICALLY acclaimed actor Martin McCann was on hand to help officially launch Féile an Phobail's Spring Festival in the heart of the Gaeltacht Quarter in a packed Cultúrlann.
The Divis-born actor, star of the BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated short Boogaloo and Graham, and who voiced Bobby Sands in 66 Days, joined representatives from the sporting, community and arts sectors to hear what Féile an Earraigh has to offer when it kicks off on March 1.
"As we move towards our 30 year celebration we are looking to reset our imaginations and recalibrate those of our partners in bringing about a high-level inspirational vision for our 2018 showcase," said Féile director Kevin Gamble. "I've been introducing our Féile programme for the past seven years now and 2018, our 30th year is a momentous milestone. There are people here today that were there from the very start and we are putting a spring into the step of the season with the launch of our programme."
Music lovers can attend The Priests in Concert at Clonard Monastery; a tribute to the Dubliners with the Belfasters at the Devenish complex; walking tours; discussions; and a special Good Friday Agreement Tour, which will mark the 20th anniversary of the historic peace agreement.
The annual Craic 10k will form part of the St Patrick's Day celebrations along with U12 boys Gaelic and U11 camogie tournaments at Sarsfields GAC and St Pauls GAC.
Martin McCann spoke of how proud he was to be from the area and how the annual festival encapsulates all that is best about the arts, culture and community. He joked about how his younger sister Zoe and her friends were scrambling to get tickets to the Big Top events last year.
"I'm very proud to be from Divis," he said. "I was born in 1983 and have seen how much Féile has grown over the years. This launch today is a real celebration and I wish the festival and its team all the success for this year and beyond."
Spring is sprung at Cultúrlann for Féile an Earraigh
CRITICALLY acclaimed actor Martin McCann was on hand to help officially launch Féile an Phobail's Spring Festival in the heart of the Gaeltacht Quarter in a packed Cultúrlann.


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Hair loss is a completely normal occurrence for everyone. Your hair could be littering your entire home and it may look like you're losing too much hair at one time but that's nothing to fret about. We on average lose at least 50 – 100 strands of hair a day, the only time that you may need to look into your hair loss is when it's not growing back. If you notice that your hair has started falling out in clumps when you style it or when you are in the shower that would be the time to consult a doctor. If you notice large areas in your scalp or notice thinning it would be best to consult a dermatologist to diagnose and decide the best treatment for you.
Research shows that for every 3 women, 1 woman may be suffering from hair loss or reduced hair volume during their lifetime so it's important not to stress too much about it, your mane will recover with the right help. There are many reasons we may start to lose our hair such as medical conditions like thyroid problems or hormone imbalances, stress, diet, or genetics. We also may lose hair due to severe physical stress we may experience like giving birth, surgery, or suffering from serious illnesses. Sometimes doctors aren't even able to pinpoint the exact reason for the hair loss but when we notice hair loss there are a couple of things we can do to lessen the chances.
Conditions like ringworm, which is a fungal skin condition, can also cause patches of hair loss. This condition is contagious so making sure to avoid using infected combs, hairbrushes, unwashed clothing and avoid surfaces in gyms, showers and pool areas. Some birth control medications also cause hair loss or thinning because of the hormones present in them.
Make sure to integrate protein in your daily diet. Consuming more protein benefits your hair since your hair is made up of mostly protein so eating a palm sized portion two meals a day could keep your mane growing healthy. Consume complex carbohydrates such as fresh fruit or whole wheat crackers to provide your hair the energy it needs to grow and stay strong. Take supplements such as Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, and the essential amino acids, L-Lysine and L-Methionine. You can also look into any type of best dht blocker that can help to strengthen, regrow and provide support to your hair.
Making sure to keep your stress level down is also very important for hair growth. Hair loss is a very common issue in women so it's important to not feel embarrassed about it. Remember that one product isn't going to stop hair loss you may have, and you generally have to take care of your health to see results. Results take up to 6 weeks for you to see because the natural hair growth cycle so don't get too discouraged with the right amount of effort, you'll see improvement.


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Jonathan Brown and Dermot Grogan, two local Kilkenny butchers, have been honing their butchery skills over a combined 40 years. They share a passion for butchery, sourcing high quality produce supporting local farmers and artisan producers.
Both Jonathan and Dermot are experienced butchers with a true understanding and dedication to the farm to fork ethos of butchery. They have a network of contacts that enables to them to procure animals from local farmers and to process these animals to offer the local community a truly traceable superior local Irish product.
They also are very experienced in terms of dry aging beef and seek to educate the customer on this process so that they can make an informed choice and understand the true difference in the premium product offered by the butcher both in terms of taste and texture compared with a supermarket for nominal if any difference in price.
Qualified and highly experienced butchers Brian Bourke, Clive Moriarty and Wayne Walsh complete the team in G&B. The team in G&B are familiar faces to the Kilkenny locals, whose commitment to customer service is renowned.
They listen to their customer, understanding their individual likes and dislikes, guide them through cut selection so that they can choose the best product for the given dish, understand how to cook it so that others can enjoy the pleasurable merits of good food and good cooking.
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and dedication to the farm to fork ethos of butchery."
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Jonathan Brown
Jonathan is one half the Grogan and Brown duo. For those who know him they know that he has a passion for good food, good produce and supporting local suppliers. He has featured on the main stage at the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival and TV3 and is keen to share his skills and knowledge in meat selection and preparation. He is on hand to guide and advise our customer on speciality fare from grouse to veal to vension or traditional Sunday roasts! His knowledge is extensive and his passion for food is contagious!
Dermot Grogan
Dermot completes the G&B duo. With over 20 years butchery experience he is as comfortable on the counter as in an abattoir. He is our resident sausage making expert whose speed and skill in hand linking sausages is renowned. Indeed he truly exemplifies the farm to fork ethos and at the weekend he can be found on his family's farm in Kilkenny. He is always quick with a smile and a broad welcome. He is known for his quick step both on the hurling field as well as the Strictly come dancing dancefloor!
Clive Moriarty
Our Clive has butchery in his DNA, hugely talented, and comes from a long line of butchers throughout his family; he is the engine of G&B, and head of our production team. Very methodical in his approach to whatever task is set out for him, and always thinking outside the box. Not only is Clive a talented butcher, but indeed a very accomplished ballroom dancer!
Brian Bourke
A talented Craft Butcher, with almost 30yrs experience, our Brian has a great eye for detail, meticulous in his work, customer focused with a can do attitude. It comes of no surprise that Brian is a past winner for excellence in customer service awarded by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce. You'll hear him singing before you'll see him!
Wayne Walsh
The most recent addition to our team at G&B, with over 20yrs experience as a qualified butcher. Wayne is a very popular and familiar face from his time working in Superquinn, renowned for his superb customer service. Both Wayne and Brian make up the core of our front of house team at G&B. We call them "The Dream Team!" You won't find better!


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Like a protracted bad joke, April has unleashed really bizarre weather on us. The thermometer rose to mid-70's on the 1st and then, by the night of the 2nd, we witnessed thunder, lightening, rain and then a good dose of snow. Presently, it feels a whole lot like winter. My patience is being tested. Enough already!
The forsythia and sweet early bulbs were out brightening the spring landscape. The daffodils had begun trumpeting. All over town the magnolias were in fine, blousy form. The scene was set for the season to unfold. Lo and behold! The villain arrived – unscripted and not in cast. As I look outside, the small jewel-like flowers no longer twinkle. The daffodils appear a tad beat up and frozen in time. But the magnolias are totally done for – the blooms lay strewn like used coffee filters. Only the forsythia, bless their hardy hearts, are valiantly holding the fort.
For a gardener with just about a month to get her garden ready for Open Day, I'm feeling the pressure. This sudden spell of winter has set me back by at least a week. Toss in other non-garden related obligations and you can understand my frustration. For one who generally sees the glass as half-full, I'm trying really hard to stay relaxed. I have to believe that the weather will begin to cooperate, I'll get my tasks done, the plants will be on their best behavior and all will be right on May 7.
On the up side, at least I didn't start bringing out plants from the greenhouse. When the weather was warm last week, it was tempting to do so and it would've been about the right time. Listening to the weatherman's warning, all thoughts to get the plugs of cool weather vegetables in their freshly prepared plot were postponed and the young plants were hustled back under cover.
Being more protected, the window-boxes still look cheery. The same combination of pansies and daffodils in urns and pots situated more in the open are putting up a good fight. I think they'll be just fine. On closer examination, I see that the scillas on the ground have not been defeated. Perhaps the somewhat bedraggled crocuses will also stage a comeback. I would very much like to see the minor bulbs get to play their full part in this spring performance. By Open Day, none of them will be in sight. Late bulbs and other perennials will be in bloom but, I personally derive much inspiration from the diminutive starters. Their courage to show up at a time when the weather is still erratic and risk everything for a brief shot at being center-stage is a lesson in carpe diem.
And there it is! My take home from the ridiculous antics of the weather – stay in the moment. It is all I've really got.
Note: If you haven't already, mark your calender! Open Day is May 7. 10am – 4pm.
When you click on that link, you'll note that Teatown Lake Reservation's Wildflower Island opens for the season on that date. There will be a plant sale, music and other vendors to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Plant Fest. Should be very fun.
I am very proud to be Teatown's 2016 Wildflower Artist and Poet. Teatown will be printing note cards of my artwork and poem of the 2016 wildflower Helenium autumnale.
At my Open Day, a limited number of those note cards will be available for purchase.
I'm also busy planning a pop-up shop of my botanical themed products. Think Mother's Day, baby showers, bridal showers, all sorts of celebrations, home decor projects, hostess and teacher gifts!
Enjoy these images of flowers before the cold hit them:
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