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Asia Tours
- Thailand
- China
- Cambodia
- Vietnam
- Tibet
There is no simple way to describe the wealth of opportunity that Asia travel offers the adventure seeker. Markets and bazaars, souks and stupas, ancient ruins constructed by grand civilizations long gone, modern cities and villages where life goes on much as it has for centuries. From the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Delhi, Beijing, Amman and Kathmandu to the overwhelming immensity of the Himalayas, an Asia tour provides the traveller with as much to marvel at as Marco Polo and the explorers of old. Whether you're looking to cross Mongolia, follow the Silk Road to China, trek to Everest base camp, explore Tibet, visit Vietnam or island hop in southern Thailand, Asia is waiting to entrance you.
Down the Ganges (AHGS)
What can you do with 15 days in India? Oh, this and that… Start with whitewater rafting in the foothills of the Himalayas and a visit to the Taj Mahal, a monument that redefines the word 'monumental'. Next, hunt river dolphins (with your camera, of course), witness the moving burial ceremonies at the ghats of Varanasi and camp out along the shores of the mighty Ganges itself. From bustling New Delhi to gorgeous Agra to colonial Kolkata and all points in between, this is India in a nutshell—a huge, wonderful, brightly-coloured nutshell.
Highlights: Sail along the Ganges River, whitewater raft through exciting rapids, experience the spirituality of India during an evening Aarti, marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal
- Travel Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Northern Thailand Experience (ATNE)
Meet saffron-robed monks, visit hilltribe villages and delve into the different on an adventure that includes Thailand's wild northwest corner. You'll stretch your legs and your mind on a 3-day trek to hilltribe villages, each with their own language and religions. Whether you're walking the ancient streets of Ayutthaya or planning some shopping in Chiang Mai, our CEOs will help you discover places you wouldn't otherwise have known were there. And with plenty of free time to explore on your own, this trip will let you really absorb the spirit of this diverse country.
Highlights: Explore magnificent temples and palaces, trek through remote hilltribe villages and meet local people, ride an elephant, sleep on a floating rafthouse, learn about the somber history of Kanchanaburi and the infamous Burma Railway
Ultimate Cambodian Adventure (ATUC)
No matter where you travel in Cambodia, the past is always present. History, both ancient and modern, is everywhere here; whether you're cycling in the shadows of the mighty Angkor Wat, wandering the streets of cosmopolitan Phnom Penh or exploring the Irrawaddy in search of river dolphins, you can't escape the pull of time that shaped—and continues to shape—this arresting land.
Highlights: Stroll through the streets of colonial Phnom Penh and Battambang, learn about recent history of Cambodia with a visit to Tuol Sleng, revel in the majesty of Angkor Wat, relax on golden beaches, experience a local village meal
China Adventure (ACBH)
Explore a side of China you never knew existed on this eye-opening multi-activity adventure. Using rural roads that wind through tiny villages and past seemingly endless rice fields, you'll get a full dose of this land's truly incredible history, culture, and geography. On two wheels or on foot, you'll tour the imperial tombs and palaces of the walled city of Xi'an, study curious limestome karst formations, navigate the busy streets of Beijing and relax, secure in the knowledge that your downtime is rightly earned.
Highlights: Explore Beijing's Forbidden City and hutongs, walk the Great Wall, trek through rice terraces, cycle old city walls and rural villages, watch kung fu monks
Highlights of Sumatra (AESH)
If the only thing you think of when you hear "Sumatra" is "coffee," then we need to have a chat. If you're looking to plunge right into a nature-filled adventure with elephants and orangutans aplenty, here's where you'll want to be for two weeks of city touring, hiking, and having a great time bonding with your fellow travellers. We're pretty sure you'll agree that everything is a highlight in Sumatra.
Highlights: Encounter elephants and orangutans up close and personal, hike down to a crater lake, trek in the jungle of national parks, chill out on Lake Samosir.
Essential India (AHEH)
From the intricate saris of Rajasthan to the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal, this compact journey is a photographer's delight and the perfect introduction to India. You'll walk along the ghats on the River Ganges to encounter the spiritual heart of Hinduism in Varanasi and get off the beaten path exploring carved stepwells and quaint temples in rural villages. With the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore the nation's rich heritage, you're sure to be caught up in India's incredible tapestry of life.
Highlights: Explore India's vibrant cities, discover ancient forts and temples, revel in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, witness the erotic sculptures of Khajuraho and Orchha, sail the Ganges in venerable Varanasi,
Uncover India—Delhi to Goa (AHUH)
For travellers on a budget who are after an experience full of the very best India has to offer, this tour showcases man-made wonders and natural marvels without missing its most famous cities and sights. From the shining marble of the Taj Mahal and the sparkling shores of Goa to Rajasthan's colourful forts and temples, connect with the culture and spirit of this incredible land. Our expert CEOs will take the hassle out of planning but leave you free to choose sites that really shine—so you can encounter India.
Highlights: Enjoy a fast-paced adventure, experience the Taj Mahal at sunrise, uncover bustling cities, capture colourful Rajasthan in the viewfinder, relax on quiet beaches in Goa.
- Travel Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Everest Adventure (ANEA)
Everest is more than a mountain, and the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as "the steps to heaven," every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity – beautiful forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines, and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world.
Highlights: Trekking to the Everest Base Camp, conquer high passes and glaciers, witness Sherpa villages and panoramic views, meet locals during teahouse stays.
- Travel Style:
- Active
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 5
Best of Borneo (AAHB)
Still wild and mysterious even after all these years, Borneo is one of those places that's become synonymous with adventure travel. Come see what all the fuss is about on this 14-day journey through the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah. There, you'll encounter wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, sun bears and other creatures of the rainforest, visit hot springs and waterfalls, and get a better understanding of the local Dayak people by spending the night in a traditional longhouse. Adventure never goes out of style; it just becomes more classic.
Highlights: Watch the sunrise from the top of Mt Kinabalu, spot wildlife on a jungle walk, explore the Mulu caves, check out the local music scene in Miri, overnight in a traditional longhouse, meet an orangutan face-to-face
- Travel Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Burma Adventure (ABBA)
After decades of controversy, friendly Burma (also known as Myanmar) is opening up to travellers, which means the adventurous can experience a curious nation unbiased by hordes of tourists. This 12-day adventure offers comfort level hotels and travel between sights by plane, boat and private buses or vans. Discover the floating gardens of Inle Lake, incredible ruins of ancient Bagan, ancient capitals around Mandalay and the refreshing hill station of Kalaw. Not all of Asia follows the same beat, join in Burma's unique rhythm.
Highlights: Enjoy connecting with Burmese culture by meeting local people, explore the pagodas and monasteries of this ancient land, visit a toddy farm and have a local lunch, step back in time at Bagan's archaeological zone, explore floating villages and daily life on tranquil Inle Lake
Classic Burma Adventure (ABCB)
As a relative newcomer to adventure travel, exploring the mysterious nation of Burma (also known as Myanmar) often feels like setting foot on a foreign, untouched planet. With few other travellers to contend with, the natural and man-made wonders of this underexplored part of South East Asia often feel like they've been placed here just for you. And what wonders they are: Inle Lake's unique 'floating gardens', the staggering imperial ruins of ancient Bagan, the incomparable palaces of Mandalay and enveloping forests throughout. Unknown pleasures await – come find them.
Highlights: Explore intriguing Yangon, visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, stroll Mandalay's temples, float down the Irrawaddy River, experience the ancient ruins of Bagan, relax at Inle Lake
Best of China (ACBC)
From cosmopolitan cities to ancient capitals and surreal rural scenery, China's stunning diversity offers adventurous visitors to the Middle Kingdom a chance to explore both its modern allure and ancient past. A rapidly changing country, now is the time to discover its cultural and historical diversity—and do it with a bit of style! Our experienced CEO will lead the way and eliminate the hassle so you're free to explore China's urban and rural highlights.
Highlights: Walk the Great Wall and Forbidden City, explore the back-alley streets in Beijing's traditional hutongs, face the Terracotta Warriors and visit the farming community where they were discovered, cycle the countryside and learn to cook in a local village, walk the Bund in vibrant Shanghai
China, Yangtze and Tibet Explorer (ACCE)
While retracing the footsteps of ancient warriors along the Great Wall, you realize you're onto something. You want to get into the heart of the Middle Kingdom and our guides will take you 'over the wall'. Handpicked for their expertise, they'll bring you deep into China and walk backward in time with you to Tibet where you'll reconnect with ancient ways long forgotten by the modern world. You'll have the chance to visit and have lunch at the village where the Terracotta warriors were unearthed, and experience a tea tasting in Shanghai. You won't just experience China's arts and culture, you'll become a part of it.
Highlights: Enjoy a walk along the Great Wall and a cycle along Xi'an's city walls, ponder Tibetan spirituality in Buddhist temples and monasteries, get up close and personal with pandas at a breeding centre in Sichuan, cruise the mighty Yangtze River on a luxury riverboat, taste tea in a traditional ceremony and learn about Chinese calligraphy
Highlights of China (ACHC)
Experience the towering achievements of China's rich history as you uncover its past along the Great Wall and reflect on its future among Shanghai's gleaming towers. Explore the country's great cities, magnificent architecture, Buddhist heritage and archaeological treasures. Float down the Yangtze River and wander among iconic limestone karsts. Our expert CEOs will reveal the region's hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on experiencing all that China has to offer.
Highlights: Explore Shanghai's Bund and the famous Shanghai Museum, cycle Yangshuo's dramatic rice fields, relax on a Three Gorges cruise, visit the Terracotta Warriors, walk along the Great Wall
Tibet Adventure (ACTA)
Take part in rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets. From modern Beijing, travel back in time across scenic countryside to Tibet on this well-packed overland adventure. Witness the splendour of the Potala Palace and the majesty of remote monasteries and then celebrate the journey to Kathmandu. Wake up to views of Everest and enjoy a window into the heart of this remote land. A local guide and CEO will show you the region's hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've climbed down from the roof of the world.
Highlights: Visit incredible monuments and palaces, explore the bustle of Beijing and hiking the Great Wall, ride the rails on the Trans Tibetan railway, experience monk debates in Sera Monastery, set eyes on Everest Base Camp
Bali and Java Explorer (AEBE)
If you're looking to free your spiritual side–with a backdrop of stunning beaches and jungles–Bali and Java are waiting. Travel by bicycle rickshaw to local markets and workshops, and get your "om" on at the Borobudur temple. Participate in a traditional cooking class with an expert chef. And of course, it wouldn't be the full Balinese experience if you didn't take some leisure time to relax on the picturesque beaches. It's the perfect mix of beauty and Buddhist zen.
Highlights: Explore Yogyakarta by bicycle rickshaw, delve into the spiritual side by visiting ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples, learn to prepare Indonesian specialties under the guidance of a local chef, snap photos of beautiful rice terraces and green jungles
Yolo Java to Bali (AEKS)
Home to 136 million people, the Indonesian island of Java is the most densely populated region on Earth. But while the teeming rivers of humanity that flow through Jakarta's streets at rush hour can feel overpowering, there's still a surprising amount of room to stretch out and explore. Travelling with other young travellers eager to experience this unique place, you'll make your way from big cities to the calming beaches of Bali, soaking up culture and excitement along the way. And as your expert CEOs will be only too happy to show you, there's plenty more to taste here than just stellar coffee.
Highlights: Discover Javanese culture, explore thriving cities, trek in the shadow of Mt Bromo, snap photos of beautiful rice terraces, sip coffee at plantations, relax on sandy beaches.
Classic Bali & Lombok (AESS)
Snorkel the warm tropical waters and watch Balinese shadow puppets dance in the night. Marvel at floating palaces and temples. Experience the best of Bali and Lombok on this adventure, offering you the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to explore these fascinating islands at your own pace. Cool your heels in secluded waterfall pools and relax in the laid-back Gili Islands. Our CEOs will bring you off the beaten path, where you'll meet these islands' locals and gain insight into a completely different way of life.
Highlights: Visit the tobacco plantations of Tetebatu, savour Balinese cuisine, snorkel vibrant reefs and dig your feet into white sand, explore Hindu temples, lay eyes on active volcanoes
Colours of Asia – Singapore to Bangkok (AGCA)
Colourful capitals, traditional culture and tropical natural wonders—this adventure is seasoned with all the spice you would expect from these exotic regions. Savour the jumble of Melaka's colonial past by digging into local delicacies, cool off at a tea plantation in the Cameron Highlands or hike through peaceful rainforest. With hotels, transport and a number of included activities arranged by our expert CEOs, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to explore on your own.
Highlights: Explore modern Singapore, bargain hunt in bustling Kuala Lumpur, relax at the cool tea stations of the Cameron Highlands, experience multi-cultural Penang, lounge on white sand beaches
Best of Southern India (AHBS)
From steamy Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples and searching for tigers in the wild, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of Southern India. This 2-week adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. Travelling by train, bus, rickshaw, bicycle and country boats will bring you closer to the locals and is a fascinating way to gain insight into the peaceful backwaters of Kerala and stunning temples of Tamilnadu.
Highlights: Relax in peaceful backwaters, spot wildlife in beautiful parks, uncover ancient temples, explore tea and spice plantations, take a rickshaw ride through the streets of Madurai
- Travel Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
Down the Ganges (AHGS) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
Northern Thailand Experience (ATNE) | 12 days | Classic | Standard |
Ultimate Cambodian Adventure (ATUC) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
China Adventure (ACBH) | 15 days | Active | Standard |
Highlights of Sumatra (AESH) | 14 days | Yolo | Basic |
Essential India (AHEH) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
Uncover India—Delhi to Goa (AHUH) | 15 days | Yolo | Basic |
Everest Adventure (ANEA) | 15 days | Active | Basic |
Best of Borneo (AAHB) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
Burma Adventure (ABBA) | 12 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
Classic Burma Adventure (ABCB) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
Best of China (ACBC) | 12 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
China, Yangtze and Tibet Explorer (ACCE) | 15 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
Highlights of China (ACHC) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
Tibet Adventure (ACTA) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
Bali and Java Explorer (AEBE) | 14 days | Comfort | Upgraded |
Yolo Java to Bali (AEKS) | 15 days | Yolo | Basic |
Classic Bali & Lombok (AESS) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
Colours of Asia – Singapore to Bangkok (AGCA) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
Best of Southern India (AHBS) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |


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The W3C has finished adding features to the HTML5 definition, and appears to be on target for full release in 2014, after a period of interoperability testing.
The W3C has finished adding features to the HTML5 definition, and appears to be on target for full release in 2014, after a period of interoperability testing.
Before we start, the .gemspec
itself only appears once. Here it is, as generated by bundle init
and hand-tweaked for relevance:
lib = File.expand_path("../lib", __FILE__)
$LOAD_PATH.unshift(lib) unless $LOAD_PATH.include?(lib)
require "your_gem/version"
Gem::Specification.new do |s|
s.name = "your-gem"
s.version = YourGem::VERSION
s.authors = ["Your Name"]
s.email = ["email@example.com"]
s.homepage = "https://github.com/you/should-use-github"
s.summary = "Describe this gem like you're talking to me."
s.description = "Describe this gem like you're talking to your mom."
s.require_paths = ["lib"]
s.files = `git ls-files`.split("n")
s.test_files = `git ls-files -- spec/*`.split("n")
s.add_dependency "hashie", "~> 2.0"
s.add_development_dependency "rspec", "~> 2.12"
But what does all this mean? Moreover, how do all these crazy bits fit together?
The most important component of any gemspec is the list of files that it includes when building the gem. After all, a .gem
file is just a tarball with a metadata header written in Ruby. Here's how we make that happen:
s.files = ['file/one', 'file/two']
s.test_files = ['spec/one', 'spec/two']
Let's exploit part of git
to give us the list of files. Don't use git
on your project? Start using git
. Problem solved! Here's what it gives us:
$ git ls-files
We can make this output into a Ruby array of strings quite simply:
`git ls-files`.split("n")
Now, gems are laid out in a conventional way. That means a lib
directory, a spec
directory and some predictable files. That means nobody has to guess where your files are, which is fantastic!
Now let's say you want to exclude your .rvmrc and .gitignore, because those files aren't really all that important:
`git ls-files`.split("n") - %w(.rvmrc .gitignore)
Note: exclude Gemfile.lock
from git, even though it might exist in your directory. This is conventional.
Your gem's classes are called YourGem, while they live in files named your_gem
. As a matter of taste, I believe gems should be named your-gem
. There's an argument to be made that gem names should match their requires (i.e., the gem should be named your_gem
The first component here is the version number for your gem. In this example, the your_gem/version.rb
looks like this:
module YourGem
This is a Semantic Versioning string, and it's the Simplest Thing that Could Possibly Work for a version.
This is the fun part. I'm of the opinion that dependencies should be as loose as possible until they're not, but that throwing them away by doing >= 0
is the wrong approach.
For example, the above file will pull in RSpec as a dependency, but require any version that matches a pattern like 2.y.z
, as long as y
is above 12. Note that z
is allowed to be anything, which allows patch versions to be included.
Of course, this means that everyone in the community has to play along and not break their gem on a minor version bump. Also, the community now includes you!
So now you've got a conventional gem with loosely-required dependencies. How do you know if these change? Well, if you're on github, you can use Gemnasium to watch for new dependency versions and see if anything's broken!
Dropping a new version of your gem is as easy as gem release
with @svenfuchs's gem-release gem.
While I don't necessarily think CamelCase is the best way to name your coffeescript files, I was unhappy that we weren't consistent on my project.
I was going to write a pure find/sed/mv script but found Mac OS X's sed doesn't support text transforms like L so I finally delved into ruby -n:
find . -iname *_*.coffee | ruby -ne 'puts "mv #{$_.chomp} #{$_.gsub(/_(.)/) { $1.upcase }}"' | bash
As of git 1.8.0, git rebase
learned "–edit-todo". This is something you can use to edit the todo list while in the middle of a rebase. For example, if you mark a commit as e (for edit) when you initially edit the todo list, when git stops at that commit allowing you to edit it you can then git rebase --edit-todo
to edit the remaining portion of the todo list.
If you set up some bindings such as
viewClass = Backbone.View.extend({...})
view1 = new viewClass();
view2 = new viewClass();
model.bind("event", view1.myFunction, view1)
model.bind("event", view2.myFunction, view2)
and then want to unbind one of the callbacks…
model.off("event", view1.myFunction)
you will unbind both callbacks. You need to use
model.off("event", view1.myFunction, view1)
This is fundamentally because of javascript prototypes that mean view1.myFunction == view2.myFunction
Ruby 1.9 regexs can match Unicode Categories . Not filtering out Joëlle in your validations has never been so easy (/p{L}/)!
Railsbridge is a monthly-ish workshop to teach programming, primarily focused at women.
December's Railsbridge event will be at Pivotal SF on December 14-15.
All you pivots in the office know tons about Ruby and Rails. Please come to the workshop to spread your knowledge and be awesome!
I want to TDD contenteditable, where a DT element can be changed and it's underlying resource receives an PUT. Is this even possible?
Last month we introduced an exciting integration between Tracker and Wazoku's awesome idea software. Wazoku is ideally suited to all you Product Managers looking for the tools to capture the best product ideas from across the business, filter and prioritise them and then in a single click create the story in Tracker.
To truly grok this integration we are running some demo webinars in the new year. Register here to reserve your seat – This webinar will cover the basics of idea management and showcase the integration between the two products. There'll also be opportunities to discuss the application and answer any questions.
Also, don't forget that Wazoku have very kindly offered all Tracker users an exclusive discount of £0.75 / $0.50 per user per month. You can access a free trial here (don't forget to enter the promo code PTPC25F).
Let the ideas flow and hope to see you in January on the webinar!
Today's github outage drove us to try ssh urls instead of the https urls we were using. A pleasant speed improvement in deployment time resulted.

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Since the hair follicles are such an integral part of the scalp, it is no surprise that scalp conditions can have a serious effect on both the function of hair follicles and their viability. In fact, there are a wide range of skin and scalp conditions that can cause hair loss, either directly or indirectly.
Scalp conditions can cause hair loss directly by compromising the blood supply to the follicles, blocking pores, or infecting the follicles themselves. There are also many scalp conditions that cause hair loss by causing itching and irritation that leads to scarring alopecia, where the follicle becomes damaged by repeated scratching of the scalp. Scarring alopecia is often permanent as the hair follicle is completely destroyed.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's natural defences turn on its own cells, with white blood cells and antibodies attacking healthy tissue instead of invading pathogens. When this occurs in the scalp tissue, the hair follicles are attacked and damaged or destroyed. There are many different autoimmune scalp conditions that cause hair loss. Some of these affect the skin generally and cause hair loss when the skin on the scalp is involved:
Alopecia areata kills hair follicles in the scalp as well as other areas of the body. If this leads to total baldness, it is referred to as alopecia totalis.
Scleroderma attacks the connective tissue and manifests as puffy, itchy skin (leading to scarring alopecia as described above)
Lichen planus attacks the skin causing flat, red, itchy bumps. When this affects the scalp it is known as lichen planopilaris
Discoid lupus is a milder form of the serious autoimmune disease called lupus, which causes scaly marks on the skin and leads to hair loss
Many of the common skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, can also lead to scalp conditions. These can cause hair loss in two ways: either temporary hair loss, due to excessive swelling, oils, or pus in the follicle area; or permanent hair loss due to severe itching leading to scarring alopecia. The main skin diseases that affect the scalp are:
Seborrheic dermatitis, known as cradle cap in infants. This condition causes excessive production of oils on the skin's surface, clogging pores and causing redness and a scaly appearance
Psoriasis causes powdery, crusted plaques across the scalp, leading to temporary hair loss
Eczema is characterised by a build-up of red, itchy patches that can crack and ooze. An eczema-related scalp condition can cause temporary hair loss but scratching the scabs can cause permanent hair follicle damage, leading to permanent hair loss.
Many skin diseases are caused by imbalances in the body and can be controlled by simple dietary changes.
Skin conditions of the scalp can also be caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. These infections include folliculitis, which can be caused by any of the three, leading to inflammation and temporary hair loss. Folliculitis decalvans is a particularly virulent follicle infection that can present as a scalp condition. It mostly affects men, leading to baldness and scarring.
Other infections include:
Tinea capitis is a form of ringworm caused by a fungal infection; it leads to sores or lesions on the scalp that can cause temporary hair loss.
Shingles is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox. This can damage the scalp's nerves and the surrounding skin.
Lichen simplex infection may be mild at first, but it sets off an itch-scratch cycle that leads to a serious scalp condition and hair loss.
Whatever the cause of your scalp condition, it is crucial to reduce itching or to resist scratching the itch as this is what will cause most damage. Most scalp conditions will only cause temporary hair loss on their own, with normal growth returning once the problem has been treated. However, if you scratch at scabs, red skin, or lesions on the scalp, then you risk causing much more serious damage and permanent hair loss.
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, and some of the oldest churches in England. (Photo by Jill Emeny) Hokkaido, Japan The northernmost island of Hokkaido was the final frontier for the citizens of Japan, so it's only fitting that it's the final frontier for visitors as well. Hokkaido confounds expectations at every turn. While the mainland of Japan ...
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Jumping in with a splash
the ferry up to Otaru, Hokkaido, then on to Sapporo where we'll meet up with Kazuya, a phd student there who I met at a summer school at ETH last year! We'll all go camping along the two caldera-lakes Shikotsu-Toya, then Pat, Lore and I will visit Hakodate, another city of Hokkaido well-loved for it's nightscape. From ...
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Hirosaki / Hakodate
Besuch in Hirosaki war es auf jeden Fall wert. Dann wollte ich unbedingt mal in Hokkaido gewesen sein, aber Toya war mir doch zu weit, daher "nur" Hakodate. Eigentlich dachte ich, so ein Reinfall, aber dann ...
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For descendants of slaves, and all Americans, our ovens -- the slave plantations -- are tourist destinations and wedding venues, home to preservation societies and guided tours. The "good ole days," when faceless black folks with zero potential were merely quiet, collateral damage.
America's minimal comprehension of slavery combined with the kind of trivialization "Django" offers renders us ill-equipped to empathize with its victims. This is a chicken or the egg manipulation: "Do I know nothing about the complexity of slavery because it's not that big a deal, or must it not be that big a deal because I'm only vaguely informed?"
None of my criticisms would be different had the person in the director's chair been a different color (though all widely released American films heavily involving slavery in the United States have been directed by white men). My concerns are limited to the onscreen material, its advertised aims and the consequences.
We try so hard to distance ourselves from the generations that made a business out of systematically crippling a people and the public's vision of their abilities and intentions. We're so different now, aren't we? We are civilized.
By popular measure, so were they.
And we deserve better, than this lazy, oversimplified reduction of our history.
(Note: On my blog I offer a detailed breakdown of the specific scenes that I found problematic.)
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I just don't get it, I weigh my meat at 200g raw then it comes to 110g cooked so is that the same as raw? Also. Cook rice and Iknow water weighs on it and some poeple say it adds up to 300g cooked to get your 100g raw but I did a test you see I cooked 100g raw and just took it out and weighed it, it was 245g cooked so guys help me out ? What am I missing ?
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22 CFR 1007.8 - Procedures for salary offset.
§ 1007.8
Procedures for salary offset.
Deductions to liquidate an employee's debt will be by the method and in the amount stated in the President's notice of intention to offset as provided in § 1007.4. Debts will be collected in one lump sum where possible. If the employee is financially unable to pay in one lump sum, collection must be made in installments.
Debts will be collected by deduction at officially established pay intervals from an employee's current pay account unless alternative arrangements for repayment are made.
Installment deductions will be made over a period not greater than the anticipated period of employment. The size of installment deductions must bear a reasonable relationship to the size of the debt and the employee's ability to pay. The deduction for the pay interval for any period must not exceed 15% of disposable pay unless the employee has agreed in writing to a deduction of a greater amount.
Unliquidated debts may be offset against any financial payment due to a separated employee including but not limited to final salary or leave payments in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3716.
Title 22 published on 2012-04-01
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This is a list of United States Code sections, Statutes at Large, Public Laws, and Presidential Documents, which provide rulemaking authority for this CFR Part.
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Question by stephthegeek 1764 · Aug 25 '11 at 05:52 PM · hair nopoo no-shampoo beauty
I've been no-shampoo for over a year and really enjoy the simplicity of it, and cutting out unnecessary products from my life. I've found a nice routine with scrubbing my scalp under warm water, and sometimes using an ACV rinse and/or conditioner with cool water. I have dry (years of bleaching/dyeing), wavy (type 2b), somewhat fine hair, and always just let it air dry.
I used to use a silicone-based serum on damp hair to give me wonderfully defined, soft, shiny waves. This obviously went out the window when I ditched the shampoo. I'm having trouble finding a replacement that doesn't make my hair crunchy/stringy, or super greasy.
I've tried L'Oreal EverSleek, Dr Bronner's Style Cream, DevaCurl Mirror Curls, Aveda Be Curly, plus some straight up oils/conditioners. Aveda was actually pretty good but I'm not sure about their ingredients...
Anyone have recommendations for something as non-chemically as possible for de-frizz and definition?
EDIT: I just had to update that I am still loving a touch of argan oil on dry hair, plus I have recently discovered this technique that gives me wonderful results without any products: http://www.wikihow.com/Plop-Your-Hair
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Answer by Kelly 3 9166 · Aug 25 '11 at 06:38 PM
I've tried coconut oil but its just too heavy and can leave greasy bits. the best item I've found (and I have long dark curly, colored, ironed blow dried hair, which tends to frizz).....
Argon oil, AKA Morrocan oil
after a week your hair will be shiny, soft and much less friz!!
Answer by Luisa 31 · Aug 25 '11 at 11:43 PM
I scrub my scalp with suave naturals conditioner and cool water. hot water gives me frizzies. make sure to really work it and really rinse it well. since you seem to have dry porous hair like mine, i recomend aloe vera gel mixed with olive oil im the summer as a leave-in. for the winter, i use coconut oil, sometmes mixed with conditoner, sometimes with warm honey. i plop the hair on a silk fabric, or a tshirt. i get super glossy curls sinse doing this, but i must always do it after a shower, otherwise my hair immediately looks like straw. by the way, the olive oil doesn't smell bad, as i thought iit would. good luck!
Answer by being 15406 · Aug 25 '11 at 06:23 PM
i have similar hair to yours, but probably tighter curls (3a and 3b). no poo didnt work for me because i got so frizzy and my ends were like straw. i also mourn the loss of the silicone products- i dont use them anymore, but damn did they make my hair look good!
right now im using aubrey organics (blue chamomile hydrating shampoo a couple times a week and either honeysuckle rose or island naturals conditioner every day) and im using the dr. bronners peppermint coconut creme as a styling/defrizz agent. i see you have tried that particular brand though and didnt like it. it works well for me when i use it JUST on the ends and the frizzier sections in back- defines and softens without looking slimy or oily.
plain coconut oil works well for a lot of people but just go really, really easy. i had a hard time incorporating it throughout my hair very evenly, so it would leave a greasy patch next to a dry frizzy patch. if you use it, definitely err on the side of LESS. it does pack a punch.
Answer by Mousie 111 · Aug 25 '11 at 07:32 PM
Have you seen flaxseed gel? It's just flaxseeds boiled in water and strained. I add a capsule of vitamin e and a drop of lavender essential oil, and it makes my hair tame and soft :) http://youtu.be/k6yPFKaxo70
Answer by Jules 1 42 · Aug 25 '11 at 05:57 PM
Coconut oil! I've found it to be a great defrizzer.
Answer by barefeet 2298 · Aug 25 '11 at 06:29 PM
I use Jessicurl products - http://www.jessicurl.com/Products-p-1.html#products=tab2&cleansing=tab0&conditioning=tab0&styling=tab0&accessories=tab0
The Rockin' Ringlets potion is thin and washes out easily. I use just a small puddle (dime-sized in my palm), followed by an even smaller dab of Confident Coils. Both don't stick to your hair the way silicone-based products do. (My hair is curly, super frizzy if I don't use products, and past my shoulders, BTW).
You can order trial sizes of Jessicurl products if you'd like to give them a go.
Answer by kricka 885 · Aug 25 '11 at 06:32 PM
I would go the extra virgin coconut oil route. I have been no 'poo for almost nine months, and still use commercial conditioner to tame my curly, frizzy hair. Sometimes I run my fingers through my hair when I find my hands covered in coconut oil (ends only!!), and it seems to tamp down the crazy. waiting for the end of humid season to totally give up the commercial crap and go all in with the CO.
This site has some good options for natural hair products (this article is about oils for the hair, they also have conditioner & shampoo recipes) http://www.organicauthority.com/delicious-beauty/3-natural-superstar-oils-for-a-better-hair-day-care.html
Answer by Katie 2237 · Aug 25 '11 at 08:34 PM
I have the same hair type, best no-product fix: Braid it out of the shower, when it dries, widetooth comb it out. Mine settles into nice waves this way.
Answer by Vivian 1 47 · Aug 26 '11 at 04:39 AM
HAIRONE from Sally Beauty Supply...nice ingredients...not really a 'poo and amazing results for soft, sleek curls. link textwww.sallybeauty.com I promise and no, i do not work for them....oh and avoid silicone products...it builds up on the hair shaft, dries it out and makes it difficult for hair to absorb moisture.
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I use WEN by Chaz Dean. The products are kind of expensive, but last a long time and you don't need to use it every day. I tried the HairOne products, which are supposed to be a cheap knockoff of the WEN, but it didn't work for me at all, much to my disappointment. I'm back to WEN. Here's a link, if you're interested:


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Rule 8.610. Contents and form of the record
(a) Contents of the record
(1)The record must include a clerk's transcript containing:
(A)The accusatory pleading and any amendment;
(B)Any demurrer or other plea;
(C)All court minutes;
(D)All instructions submitted in writing, each one indicating the party requesting it;
(E)Any written communication between the court and the jury or any individual juror;
(F)Any verdict;
(G)Any written opinion of the court;
(H)The judgment or order appealed from and any abstract of judgment or commitment;
(I)Any motion for new trial, with supporting and opposing memoranda and attachments;
(J)Any transcript of a sound or sound-and-video recording furnished to the jury or tendered to the court under rule 2.1040;
(K)Any application for additional record and any order on the application;
(L)Any written defense motion or any written motion by the People, with supporting and opposing memoranda and attachments;
(M)If related to a motion under (L), any search warrant and return and the reporter's transcript of any preliminary examination or grand jury hearing;
(N)Any document admitted in evidence to prove a prior juvenile adjudication, criminal conviction, or prison term;
(O)The probation officer's report; and
(P)Any other document filed or lodged in the case, including each juror questionnaire, whether or not the juror was selected.
(2)The record must include a reporter's transcript containing:
(A)The oral proceedings on the entry of any plea other than a not guilty plea;
(B)The oral proceedings on any motion in limine;
(C)The voir dire examination of jurors;
(D)Any opening statement;
(E)The oral proceedings at trial;
(F)All instructions given orally;
(G)Any oral communication between the court and the jury or any individual juror;
(H)Any oral opinion of the court;
(I)The oral proceedings on any motion for new trial;
(J)The oral proceedings at sentencing, granting or denying of probation, or other dispositional hearing;
(K)The oral proceedings on any motion under Penal Code section 1538.5 denied in whole or in part;
(L)The closing arguments;
(M)Any comment on the evidence by the court to the jury;
(N)The oral proceedings on motions in addition to those listed above; and
(O)Any other oral proceedings in the case, including any proceedings that did not result in a verdict or sentence of death because the court ordered a mistrial or a new trial.
(3)All exhibits admitted in evidence, refused, or lodged are deemed part of the record, but may be transmitted to the reviewing court only as provided in rule 8.634.
(4)The superior court or the Supreme Court may order that the record include additional material.
(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007.)
(b) Confidential records
(1)All documents filed or lodged confidentially under Penal Code section 987.9 or 987.2 must be sealed. Documents filed or lodged under Penal Code section 987.9 must be bound separately from documents filed under Penal Code section 987.2. Unless otherwise ordered, copies must be provided only to the Supreme Court and to counsel for the defendant to whom the documents relate.
(2)All reporter's transcripts of in camera proceedings must be sealed. Unless otherwise ordered, copies must be provided only to the Supreme Court and to counsel for parties present at the proceedings.
(3)Records sealed under this rule must comply with rule 8.328.
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2007.)
(c) Juror-identifying information
Any document in the record containing juror-identifying information must be edited in compliance with rule 8.332. Unedited copies of all such documents and a copy of the table required by the rule, under seal and bound together, must be included in the record sent to the Supreme Court.
(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2007.)
(d) Form of record
The clerk's transcript and the reporter's transcript must comply with rule 8.144, but the indexes for the clerk's transcript must separately list all sealed documents in that transcript, and the indexes for the reporter's transcript must separately list all sealed reporter's transcripts with the date and the names of all parties present. The indexes must not list any confidential material relating to a request for funds under Penal Code section 987.9 or disclose the substance of any sealed matter.
(Subd (d) amended effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective January 1, 2005.)
Rule 8.610 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 34.1 effective January 1, 2004; previously amended effective January 1, 2005.
Advisory Committee Comment
Subdivision (a). Subdivision (a) restates Penal Code section 190.7(a).
Subdivision (b). Under the third sentence of (b)(1), copies of sealed documents must be given only to the Supreme Court and to the defendant concerned "[u]nless otherwise ordered." The qualification recognizes the statutory right of the Attorney General to request, under certain circumstances, copies of documents filed confidentially under Penal Code section 987.9(d). To facilitate compliance with such requests, the second sentence of rule 8.610(b)(1) requires such documents to be bound separately from documents filed confidentially under Penal Code section 987.2.
Subdivision (d). Subdivision (d) requires that the master indexes of the clerk and reporter's transcripts separately list all documents and transcripts each contains that were filed in sealed form under subdivision (b). The purpose of this provision is to assist the parties in making-and the court in adjudicating-motions to unseal portions of the record. To protect confidentiality until a record is unsealed, however, each index must endeavor to identify the sealed matter it lists without disclosing its substance.


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Caltrans > Energy Conservation Program
WHEREAS, the State spends more than $250 million annually for energy at State funded institutions; and
WHEREAS, the energy costs at these institutions reduce funds available for essential services; and
WHEREAS, proven cost saving measures are available to significantly reduce these costs; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency measures provide needed repairs and improvements to State facilities; and
WHEREAS, reduction in energy use has an environmental benefit, and reduces dependence on foreign energy sources; and
WHEREAS, the 1992-93 Energy Plan adopted by the California Energy Commission recommends that State government set an example of cost-effective energy efficiency in new and existing buildings;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PETE WILSON, Governor of the State of California, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State of California, do hereby issue this order to become effective immediately:
1. The following goals for State facilities are hereby established:
(a) Seek energy conservation improvements, and to that end, take actions leading to at least $500 million dollars worth of life-cycle savings, during the period 1994-2004. The Department of General Services' Office of Energy Assessments shall work with the departments and agencies to establish individual departmental goals, based on each department's share of overall State energy costs.
(b) Implement all cost-effective energy efficient measures consistent with Department missions and available funding; Departments shall develop specific facility energy goals.
(c) Provide adequate and reliable energy infrastructure at all major State institutions.
(d) Include an energy management goal in all new facility designs.
2. All Cabinet Officers responsible for State facilities shall:
(a) Monitor monthly facility energy use and maintain energy use records of all major energy-using facilities; the Office of Energy Assessments shall establish standards for such energy data collection.
(b) To the extend that they do no already have them, facilities shall install necessary energy use metering equipment to provide adequate information to allow good energy management practices.
(c) Maintain and update an agency-wide, five year Energy Management Plan. This plan is due to the Governor by June 1995.
(d) Designate energy managers responsible for carrying out energy management at all State facilities.
(e) Submit a report to the Governor, by June 30th each year, of the measures being taken to implement the agency's five year Energy Management Plan.
3. The Department of Finance and the Department of General Services, shall develop the procedures and standard practices necessary to carry out these goals and actions.
4. The Energy Policy Advisory Committee, as an advisory committee to the Department of General Services' Office of Energy Assessments, is established and includes the following agencies:
Department of Corrections Department of Mental Health Department of Developmental Services Department of Transportation Department of General Services Department of California Youth Authority Board of Governors, Community Colleges Regents of the University of California Trustees of the California State University
5. All agencies, departments, boards and commissions, the State Legislature and all Constitutional Officers are encouraged to comply with this Order to the greatest extent possible.
6. State-leased facilities are to comply with this Order to the greatest extent possible, subject to the individual terms and conditions of the lease.
7. This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order D-50-86
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have here unto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this the 20th day of April 1994. /s/ Pete Wilson Governor of California
ATTEST: /s/Tony Miller Acting Secretary of State


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Money is always welcome but sometimes hard to find If I had the cash to do it I would build a 48 core server like F_150 Raptor has!
Hell if I had some extra money I would atleast move the x4's to x6's but I am happy I am atleast where I am. It could be worse. I could be still running the 2 x2's
great numbers guys. I though my numbers where going to be shit to as my x6 didn't crunch for like 6 hrs today.
Falling off the charts. I kinda feel sad but still pumping numbers in for a good cause over at F@H ChimpChallenge
I see. Do not say about Susane. I'd like to meet her. I am intelligent and wealthy middle-aged man. EDIT: My wife said I should write. This girl is beautiful. BUT I HAVE A FAMILY
Doing some reconfiguring of my rigs- going for a piece of that Pie!! My numbers should go up pretty well over the next week or two
Same here, I was on a roll. But it's the least we can do, the F@H team provides great help when we need them, so returning the favor is the least we could do.
I was going to join in but the stuff I have to fold with couldn't fold laundry Will definitely be ready for next years challenge- will spend some time hunting down some folding gear once my rigs are reconfigured
I am going to do the same. Thinking I may setup one of my rigs to be a healty folder for next go around.
I have a spare Diablo 3 guest pass for a cruncher that needs it. First PM gets it but MUST be a cruncher
Couldn't resist.... this had to pop up, or pop out, sooner or later. With a post from someone with "Norton" as a user name it wasn't really a surprise. Was it?
I might actually leave my i7's folding a week or so after the CC is over. I just want to see what kind of PPD they put out. Once I switch them back, I'll get my GTX296 folding again. Been a while!
I should be starting to get my pie tomorrow night. Got the I7 860 up and running last night(system specs for details). Now I just need a case and network adapter for it and it'll be running 24/7 with my 2600k system. My numbers for today(the 17th) will be from the 860 alone. 2600k system isn't connected to the internet right this minute. Curious to see how it will do by it's self.
You should pump out about 7-8k PPD. That more or less what I do with 16 threads crunching. Or do you have more?


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Introduction In this chapter you learned the story of the most publicized political scandal in American history�the Watergate break-in. This Web site takes an in-depth look at the Washington Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of this infamous story. From the first articles that detailed a burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters to a reporter's perspective 25 years later, its all here. Go to this Web site to find out how the free press helped to topple the presidency of Richard Nixon.
Destination Title: Revisiting Watergate
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Directions Start at the Revisiting Watergate Web site.
After you have read through the information, answer the following questions.


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Black & Decker 18V Hammer 2 Batt Kit Box EPC188BK
Catalogue Number: 209-8013
- Suitable to drill into wood, metal, plastic, concrete & masonry
- Spring loaded slide pack battery system
- High speed & low speed option, 24 position clutch for ease of use
Product Details
DIY specialists or professional trades people alike will discover that the Black & Decker® cordless hammer drill EPC188BK delivers, no matter what task it is set.
With variable speeds and 2 gears, the drill is suitable for drilling into wood, metal, plastics and concrete/masonry. Low speed and low gear ensures more control when working with wood and metal or screwdriving, while second gear at high speed makes light work of concrete and masonry drilling. The 24-position clutch and magnetic bit holder assists perfect screwdriving into various materials with different sized screws.
The EPC188BK is powered by a slide pack battery system and the whole kit is supplied in a sturdy storage case.
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Type | Multi-purpose |
Power | |
Battery Charge Time (hrs) | 4 |
Battery Low Indicator | N |
Number Of Batteries Required | 1 |
Revolutions Per Minute | 0-400/0-1350 |
Fast Charge | N |
Built-in Devices | |
Integrated Light | N |
Integrated Magnetic Bit Holder | Y |
Connection | |
Connection | Cordless |
Storage | |
Storage Tin | Y |
Features | |
Variable Speeds | Y |
Chuck Type | Keyless |
Fast Stop Action | Y |
Quick Release Chuck | N |
Reverse Action | Y |
Spindle Lock | N |
Shape | Pistol |
Socket Adapter | N |
Front Secondary Handle | N |
Hammer Action | Y |
Moveable 180 Degree Head | N |
Accessories Included | |
Charger | Y |
Screwdriver Bits | Y |
Depth Rod | N |
Gears | |
Number Of Gears | 2 |
Additional Information | |
What"s in the Box | Includes: storage tin |
Dimensions | |
Product Height | 22.0 Centimetre |
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Product Depth | 9.0 Centimetre |
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The Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City produces, encourages, and supports a variety of publication efforts. Four of the most recent include:
A Legacy of Design: An Historical Survey of the Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Boulevards System, 1893-1940, published by the Kansas City Center for Design Education and Research in cooperation with WHMC-KC. |
The Christmas Adventures of Cuddles and Tuckie by Frances Royster Williams, a radio series originally broadcast in 1941. WHMC-KC has produced a audiotape set of the 13 episodes, plus a special telling of Cuddles and Tuckie and the Night before Christmas. Included here is an exhibit of the Christmas Adventures using Mrs. William's drawings and poetry. |
Ward Parkway: a Grand American Avenue WebPage exhibit was original produced as the panel exhibit to supplement the panel exhibit, "The Grand American Avenue," prepared by the Octagon Museum, Washington, D.C. and the American Architectural Foundation. Also produced in conjunction with the exhibit was the book entitled, The Grand American Avenue, 1850-1920, containing a chapter on Ward Parkway written by William S. Worley. |
WHMC-KC honors Charles N. Kimball, President Emeritus of the Midwest Research Institute and valued friend and supporter of the Collection, by sponsoring the annual Charles N. Kimball Lecture Series. The Lectures are published and distributed free of charge. |
Initiated in 1974 and continuing until 1994, the sessions of the Midcontinent Perspectives were arranged and convened by Dr. Kimball at four- to six-week intervals. Attendance was by invitation, and the audience consisted of leaders in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The lectures, in monograph form, were later distributed to several thousand individuals and institutions throughout the country who were interested in MRI and in the topics addressed. |
The presentation of Planning for Permanence: the Speeches of J.C. Nichols is intended to provide insight into the thoughtful and deliberate process used to create a sustainable community in Kansas City. |
The Letters of Francois and Berenice Chouteau Dorothy Brandt Marra f Marie-Laure Dionne Pal f David Boutros Published by the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City |
Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City
302 Newcomb Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City
5123 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
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Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Dr. Donald D. Hensrud is chair of the Division of Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine with a joint appointment in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition at Mayo Clinic. He is an associate professor of preventive medicine and nutrition at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Hensrud directed the Executive Health Program at Mayo Clinic for more than 10 years.
He received his B.S. from the University of North Dakota, M.D. from the University of Hawaii, M.P.H. from the University of Minnesota and M.S. in nutrition sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed residency training in internal medicine and fellowship training in preventive medicine at Mayo Clinic and completed a clinical nutrition fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Hensrud is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Preventive Medicine and the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists, of which he is a past president.
His career interests have combined nutrition, weight management, and prevention. He is the author of many scientific articles and book chapters and was editor of Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for EveryBody; The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, which won a 2005 James Beard Foundation award; The Mayo Clinic Plan: 10 Essential Steps to a Better Body & Healthier Life; and The Mayo Clinic Diet, published in January 2010.
Dr. Hensrud says healthy lifestyle habits in diet and physical activity are extremely important as evidenced by a large body of scientific evidence. He also says implementing these lifestyle habits is realistic, sustainable and enjoyable. A primary goal of his work is to help people achieve this.
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By Donald Hensrud, M.D.
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In many things we do, it's important to have goals, and people often have goals for weight loss. This usually revolves around a specific short-term goal of losing a specific number of pounds, which makes some sense. However, there are some important things to consider related to weight loss goals:
- Have realistic weight loss goals — Many people have unrealistic goals in terms of the amount of weight they would like to lose. Some people aim for a weight they haven't achieved for many years, perhaps the weight they were at in high school. While it's important to have lofty goals, if you're unrealistic it can make it difficult to achieve more modest goals. I often see people who don't achieve an unrealistic goal, throw in the towel, and gain back all the weight they lost. Don't take for granted any amount of weight loss, it's better than gaining!
- Focus on process goals — Weight loss is an outcome goal — an end result. It's important to have a good method or process on how to obtain that goal. The outcome results from changes in the process, i.e., changes in diet and physical activity. So, one strategy to achieve a good outcome goal for weight loss is to have a good plan and achieve process goals in diet and activity. Setting a goal of losing 100 pounds without having a good plan on how to do it is like setting a goal of making a million dollars and not having a good financial plan. Examples of process goals in diet and activity are eating one more serving of vegetables daily or walking 30 minutes daily. Process goals can change over time as you achieve them.
- Emphasize long-term lifestyle changes — A short-term weight loss goal will only be helpful if it leads to long-term goals such as keeping the weight off. People often look at weight loss and weight maintenance as separate things. In other words, people sometimes feel "once I reach my weight loss goal, I can relax my efforts". This usually doesn't work, because when you relax your efforts you may go back to previous habits in diet and activity and the weight comes back on. Instead, weight maintenance is just an extension of weight loss. The habits that will help keep the weight off are the same ones that helped to lose the weight, which is why we emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes. Therefore, for long-term weight loss don't make changes in diet and exercise that you can't keep up indefinitely — but don't underestimate your ability to change either.
- Improving health is the primary goal — The best goal in my mind is to improve health. So — this may sound unusual when discussing weight loss — if you make beneficial changes in diet and activity, your health will improve, even if you don't lose a pound. But paradoxically, by focusing on process goals in diet and activity, it can be easier to achieve the outcome of sustained weight loss. For more on goal setting see sections in the book.
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January 17, 2013 3:07 a.m.
Hi Robin thanks very much. Yeah Christmas and New Year was a chalnelge and I did slip up a few times but hey its Christmas and I didn't do it over the whole period, just now and again. Hope your training is going well. I am also back walking in the mornings with the dog, plus doing some exercise classes too
- Gourav
May 14, 2012 9:24 p.m.
Going on a diet isnt only because you decide to lose weight but it is also a decision to stay healthy and live life to the fullest
- Karen
June 23, 2011 11:55 a.m.
It's important to have a long-range goal to look at and work towards, then choose one habit to acquire each week. You will steadily make progress. Try to exercise along with your dietary efforts. Exercise and diet go hand in hand.
- Janet
November 5, 2010 4:22 p.m.
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October 31, 2010 1:41 p.m.
Sheryl, great attitude and mentally healthy! Mary, most of us eat too much sodium. A recent article in a medical journal estimated sodium contributes to a large amount of heart disease and stroke, largely because it can raise blood pressure. It's difficult to know if any one of us might be affected by too much sodium, and since virtually everyone eats quite a bit more than what we need to live, it's generally good for all of us to cut down. Celiac disease can be challenging because many grains do have gluten in them. As you know, Judy, rice is a staple you can eat so try and look for dishes/recipes that focus on rice. You could also get a celiac cook book and adopt it to the principles of the Mayo Clinic Diet.
- Don Hensrud, M.D.
May 6, 2010 7:14 p.m.
Judy, Though I don't have celiac, I have a wheat allergy - hopefully some thoughts from someone who deals with a similar food restriction would be helpful. Since starting the diet, I've actually found that trips to the grocery store are now easier (and cheaper!). I focus is on whole carbohydrates - rice, potatoes, corn, etc. rather than prepackaged WF/GF breads, cookies, and pizzas (not to say that you can't eat those things). Looking at the list of carbohydrates you CAN have in the back of the book makes my little wheat free world seem less like a prison.
- Alice
May 3, 2010 8:06 p.m.
So how does one become successful on this diet with having celiac disease, I mean how do you successfully make substititons
- Judy
April 30, 2010 7:16 a.m.
There is frequent reference to low sodium foods and rinsing canned vegetables to remove sodium. I do not see explanation in the book about the reasoning for sodium restriction.
- Mary
April 9, 2010 12:11 a.m.
I totally agree with going for realistic goals. In fact my "goal" weight is 10 lbs. higher than what a healthy BMI is for me...but I will be 50 pounds lighter than I am now, and I will have the amount of maintenance calories I can actually live with for the rest of my life. Progress, not perfection. And keep in mind those air-brushed covers of magazine models are not real life!....and if someone paid us millions of dollars we too would get bikini thin like Valerie Bertinelli did for Jenny Craig! And she admitted she gained back 10 pounds after the photo shoot, because who can walk around starving forever! My point is, here's to a healthy yet "doable" weight for all of us. Less of us is still better than more of us even if we don't become size 0's!
- Sheryl
April 6, 2010 7:06 p.m.
Sue, on the side of the cereal box it will give you a count for 1 serving of the cereal - it might be for a cup or perhaps half a cup. Whatever it is you'll have to add the calories for a tsp of sugar (if that's what you use), milk, fruit or whatever you add to the cereal.
- Marj
March 31, 2010 1:02 p.m.
If a serving of breakfast ceral is 240, is that a coplete calorie count for that serving or do you add carbs, proteins, sugar (if any) on the top of the 240?
- Sue
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4/26/12 Raw: Three Up, Three Down
Raw was a pretty poor show this week. It's only appropriate that I start with the bad. And there were a lot of bad parts to choose from.
Brock Lesnar and John Cena's contract signing
I imagine Vince and the rest of the WWE brass couldn't have been too happy with what they saw to close Monday's three-hour raw. I'm sure they have enough business sense to know when to be patient, and surely this is one of those instances. But they must be at least somewhat troubled by Lesnar's performance on the mic. It was uninspired and boring, making for a painfully awkward viewing experience. As well all know, Lesnar was never great on the microphone during his first WWE run. Still, it's fair to expect Brock to put forth material that is more engaging than whatever we saw on Monday.
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4/16/12 Raw: Three up, Three down
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This week's Raw included a no disqualification match between CM Punk and Mark Henry for the WWE Championship, a UFC-style promo from Brock Lesnar, and Daniel Bryan getting back on the winning track. Which segments were a success, and why?
Mark Henry vs. CM Punk
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-Punk's suicide dive: Punk luring Henry to the outside, only to head back into the ring to spring a dive through the ropes on him, was crafty.
-Punk's bulldog off the barricade: I couldn't recall ever seeing this before. Punk's tightrope act on the barricade into a bulldog was something completely new.
-The finish: Keyed by Henry's brutal head-first bump with the steel chair in the corner, and finished off with Punk's chair-assisted elbow drop, the ending was believable. Punk truly had to pull out all the stops to defeat the World's Strongest Man, and click for more to see the video: Read the rest of this entry
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As someone who attended this year's WrestleMania, I must say, it was absolutely electric. Since it was my first WrestleMania in-person, I'll be a little biased and say it's among the top five of all time. But as cheap as it may sound, you know what was missing the most from this year's Showcase? A good 'ole-fashioned spot fest. I think we all would have been in favor of Money in the Bank instead of Team Johnny vs. Team Teddy. This is where you get a payday for all of that mid-card talent and capture the amazing "Holy shit" spots all in one segment. And most importantly, it's an easy way to elevate younger talent. Have someone like Ziggler or Barrett take the briefcase, that is, if either hasn't already become World or WWE Champion by next April. Read the rest of this entry
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Some people are calling for the Undertaker to put an end to his career following his amazing Hell in a Cell match with Triple H at WrestleMania 28. It makes sense. It was an amazing match, not only already frontrunner for 2012 Match of the Year, but one of the best matches in WrestleMania history. The psychology utilized and the story told truly depicted the "End of an Era," exactly as the match was billed to be.
The Undertaker won't be able to have a better wrestling match to go out on. But, I think it's appropriate that the Undertaker ends his career with a match that we all know, ahead of time, is the end of his career. However that would be conveyed, I'm not sure, but it's important that Undertaker receives a curtain call that is his and nobody else's. If anyone in the WWE deserves it, it's the Undertaker, who has been as dedicated to the company as anyone in its history.
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Uninstallation Remove files: 1. \bin\Sitecore.SharedSource.RedirectManager.dll 2. \App_Config\Sitecore.SharedSource.RedirectManager.config Remove items: 1./sitecore/system/Modules/Redirect Manager 2. /sitecore/templates/Redirect Manager 3. /sitecore/system/Settings/Validation Rules/Field Rules/Url Validation How to use the module The redirect module supports 3 types of redirects: 1. From item to item – redirect one page to another; 2. From section to item – redirect website section to one page; 3. From section to section – redirect website section to another section. Add new item from appropriate template under the "/sitecore/system/Modules/Redirect Manager" folder. All templates contain only 2 shared fields: Base item/section – single-line text, contains path to the page/section which should be redirected; Note: path can start from "/", but it is not mandatory. 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Section to section redirect Use section to section redirect if you want to create redirect from one section to another. It can be useful if you need to rename some section on your site. Base section field contains path to the sections start page. Target item field should contain link to the start item of target section. What was done in version 2.0: 1) Search speed was improved; 2) 2) Now item to item and section to item redirects supports query string; 3) Added RegEx redirect. Now you can use RegEx redirects when you need complex logic. If you want to rename or move section with thousands pages the RegEx redirect work faster instead of section to section, also it compare full requested url with start item and virtual folder with expression, for other types of redirects without them. It's very important when you use virtual folders for your sites. 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