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Knee pain can be common, but if left untreated, knee pain and injury can result in more debilitating problems. Knee pain does not come from just one source. The pain can be the result of an injury or a disease such as arthritis.
At MidJersey Orthopaedics, we know how much knee pain can restrict you from living the fullest life possible, and that is why we take the time to learn each patient's personal history – ensuring we use the best treatment for your specific needs.
Knee Injury Causes and Symptoms
Ligament Injuries: The ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL are the four main ligaments that connect the upper and lower portions of the leg. Injuries to these ligaments can occur when:
- the knee is twisted
- the knee is struck or hit
- the knee is overextended
- the knee receives too much pressure from a sudden stop, a hard land, or when weight is shifted suddenly
Symptoms of a Ligament Injury: If you suffer a knee injury resulting in severe pain, you should consult with a doctor before the results of the injury restrict your mobility. Symptoms of a serious injury can include the following:
- severe pain
- a loud popping noise at the time of the injury
- an inability to put weight on the affected knee
- the feeling that your knee is loose
Depending on the type of injury, the time elapsed since your injury, and your specific patient history, the physicians at MidJersey Orthopaedics will recommend a specific treatment based on your individual needs. These treatments can include the following:
Physical Therapy: Treatment for knee pain will undoubtedly include some form of physical therapy. Physical therapy is often needed to strengthen the joint and/ or necessary for recovery post-surgery.
Injections: Depending on the cause of your knee pain, injections into knee can also be used to treat some disorders including:
- corticosteroid injections
- hyaluronic acid injections
- PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- posttraumatic arthritis
- damaged cartilage
Surgery: Serious injuries to the knee may require surgery. The physicians at MidJersey Orthopaedics will make sure you remain well-informed of all options, and will monitor your progress from surgery to completion of necessary rehabilitation. Some common knee-surgeries include the following:
- knee replacement
- ACL Reconstruction
- tendon repair
- meniscus repair/ transplant
- arthroscopy
Find out more about the Knee from the Orthopaedics connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


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Posted by Amy | Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | Labels: Music Will Save Your Life, Stuff |
Every Monday (actually it's Tuesday in Australia), I'm going to post a link to some music I really like. The sound in this one isn't always brilliant but I like the concept and everyone in it is so passionate and into it and well, it's hard not to like that.
It's been raining in Melbourne and this song feels perfect to me today.
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Our History
Trinity Presbyterian Church was established in Springfield, Missouri in August 2015, with the intention of creating a church family rich in the blessings of joy, love, and learning. We are proudly and purposefully affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination.
We were blessed with the friendship of our sister PC(USA) Church, Westminster Presbyterian, which graciously shared space with us during our first year and a half of worship. In the spring of 2016, we began a partnership with Brentwood Christian Church, a Disciples of Christ congregation in Springfield, Missouri.
In our earliest years, we have been blessed to welcome friends from many walks of life and many different faith journeys. From the beginning, our worship and study have been grounded in searching, learning, and questioning. Our missions have been focused on caring for the whole person and sharing Christ's love with everyone, without requiring that they be like us or fit a certain mold.
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LONG WEEKEND SALE! We are having a 10% sale on all plants this weekend… Friday the 16th of June – Sunday the 18th of June (Fathers Day!) from 10am-4pm 🌿 Now that we are in-between some long awaited winter rain fall, it is finally the perfect time for planting hardy indigenous plants. Propagated and grown from seed right here at the nursery – if these plants have survived the elements here at Cape Point, they will thrive in your gardens. On Sunday the Gray family (Gael, Tom and Roushanna) will be pottering around in the retail – come share a cup of hot chocolate and chat about plants! For questions or directions please email us on firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
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Saturday the 13th of Feb 10am – 4pm
Join us for a day of indigenous plants, second-hand clothing and delicious food.
Nestled amongst the Fynbos in Cape Point, the Good Hope Gardens Nursery is the perfect venue for family and friends to enjoy a home-made treat and a discount on plants and clothes at this unique pop-up event.
FOOD – Fresh and Botanical is the theme of the day with floral foods, organic veg and wild edible ingredients harvested in and around the nursery. Veld+Sea will be creating a mouthwatering menu with sweet and savory seasonal delights, an array of Fynbos flavoured teas picked from the Veldkos garden as well as regular teas and fresh, strong coffee. Parusha Naidoo will be joining us with a selection of her super delicious vegan treats.
PLANTS – There will be a beautiful array of plants on sale in the retail and a crazy 20% sale off all plants! The nursery specializes in Indigenous plants and has a fantastic selection of Indigenous and Fynbos plants. They grow beautiful, hardy plants and trees specifically designed by nature to flourish in local climate conditions. Take advantage of the specials on offer at this even and green up your garden or balcony with these water wise plants
Aeren Fortune will have a rail of good quality, pre-loved ladies clothing from Ireland in a selection of gorgeous fabrics – silk, wool, etc. Treat yourself to some beautiful bargains!
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The tea garden will have outdoor seating, so we suggest bringing a wrap if the wind is up or get some tea time treats as a takeaway if it starts to rain.
There is a fun playground for kiddies to enjoy, a succulent koppie to meander up and a 30 min Fynbos walk for the adventurous. Dogs on leads please as there are free range animals around!
Please contact email@example.com for any questions you might have or visit the Facebook event page for updates and info.
What happens when you put a vegan chef and a wild food innovator in the kitchen together? Something fresh, festive and fantastic…take a look at Parusha Naidoo and Roushanna Gray's first collaborative dinner that happened in the Veld and Sea foraging classroom at Good Hope Gardens Nursery. Gorgeous photos taken by the talented Gabrielle Holmes.
A big thank you to all our wonderful guests who attended, to Mount Gay Rum for donating some of their delicious Black Barrel rum that worked so beautifully in our botanical cocktails and to Skermunkil for the use of her stunning ceramic bowls and spoons.
To join the next #foragevegan Food Art Feast happening in on the 16th of January 2016, take a look at the Food Art Feast Facebook event page for details and updates. To book and for more info, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
On our last Fynbos Forage – Forage Harvest Feast – we welcomed the winner of our last Facebook competition, Nic Leighton and his partner Gabby Holmes.
Luckily for us, it turned out that they are both highly talented photographers and arrived for the forage armed with cameras and a passion for foraging and food – a great combination!
A huge Thank You to Gabby was kind enough to share some of the beautiful shots she took on the day, capturing each moment so that you can almost smell the fragrance through her photos.
For those wanting to join us on one of these courses, we only have four left for the season with the first two upcoming forages already fully booked – so hurry and save yourself a spot soon by emailing email@example.com
We would love to have you join us in our Foraging and Feasting!
With dreams of long, sweet, left-handed rides down the point, we headed up the West Coast one weekend with a bakkie full of surfboards and a sparkle in our eyes.
But fate was not on our side and there was no swell to be found in Elands Bay. On our walks to the beach for the ever-hopeful surf report, we spotted many wild edibles growing along the road.
Ice Plant – Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Veldkool – Trachyandra falcata
Dune spinach – Tetragonia decumbens
Inspired by the local wild food, we were delighted to secure a Sunday lunch booking at Oep ve Koep.
On our way to Paternoster, millions of bright yellow Oxalis flowers greeted us from both sides of the road as far as the eye could see.
Hungry, late and apologetic – we entered Die Winkel op Paternoster. For people who love farm products and wild food, we Had Arrived. We were served with the most amazing meal – the freshness, the detail, the involuntary roll of our eyes with each mouthful.
Thank you Kobus van der Merwe – you are a wild food gastronomy alchemist.
Oysters with apple, wild sage flowers, wild fennel, ice plant and sea lettuce.
Imifino chapatis with pickled veldkool and yoghurt.
Ice plant, white fish pickle, fennel and citrus.
Farm butter, fish pate and preserved orange.
Springbok, limpets, heerenboon, winter greens.
Carrot bobotie, pomegranate pilaf, peach mebos.
Come on, really now. Isn't that just the best thing you have ever seen?
Seduced by the charm of the sleepy fishing village, we decided to stay the night and explore a bit. We went to the beach, for lots of walks and of course, to the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve.
Paternoster beach
Dimorphotheca pluvialis in white blossom.
The Cape Columbine lighthouse.
And all around us…winter greens. A veritable landscape of food.
Wild asparagus
Chrysanthemoides incana.
Pretty Mallow.
Wild sage.
What beautiful and tasty biodiversity we have in our country. Hand in hand with sustainable harvesting, food security has a fragrant light at the end of South Africas wild food tunnel.
Rise up Indigenous food revival – you are delicious!
A few weeks ago we had our first Forage Harvest Feast of the season.
It was cold, wet and delicious.
We had a very interesting crowd, including the talented Kate Higgs, who joined us with her magic photography skills.
Here is a little bit of what we got up to…
The Urban Hunter Gatherer digging up some wild garlic – Tulbaghia violacea.
Describing medicinal uses for sour fig – Carpobrotus edulis.
Veldkool season – Trachyandra.
A sensory experience.
Anna Shevel of The City of Eden with her basket of goods.
Good Hope honey and raw wild berry jam
Chefs from the Table Bay Hotel having fun and chopping up a storm
Pelargonium and Honeybush cupcakes.
If you would like to join us for a Forage Harvest Feast, here are the upcoming course dates:
Saturday the 16th of August, 10am – 2pm FULLY BOOKED
Saturday the 30th of August, 10am – 2pm
Saturday the 4th of October, 10am – 2pm
To book or for more info email firstname.lastname@example.com
Please enjoy these colour block photos taken in and around
Good Hope Gardens Nursery.
Plants, landscapes, food, landscaping, magic moments. It's all here – different seasons and different years worth of rainbow hues.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
So here is 128000 words for you…..
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Welcome to the beautiful Caribbean island that is Cuba. Unfortunately, many fellow tourists told me during my stay in Havana that the capital was their least favourite destination in Cuba. At least I have an excuse to go back now, because Havana did leave me feeling with mixed emotions.
The entire experience is a bit of a hassle compared to everywhere else I have travelled. For a start, before you enter the country you have to apply for a damn expensive visa, £16 GBP + £7 GBP postage. Compared to the $15 USD you pay to enter the USA. ($7 CAD for Canada, and Mexico has no visa system!) Anyways, it's a destination rarely touched by others, almost a unique holiday just for me, so I did not mind paying. Be careful of fraudulent visa applications online
Going to the airport, I was almost refused to allow to board the plane because I had no proof of leaving Cuba thanks to a broken mobile phone, only to be rescued by a friendly air hostess allowing me to use her phone to show my departing flight in my emails. So to say the least I was a little wound up upon entry to Cuba.
When we landed I was stopped at border control, while staff suspiciously looked at me. I was then told I could not enter the country without travel insurance (I have no idea how they knew I did not have any insurance), and I was to buy some at the desk behind me. Yet again, I was willing to give Cuba the benefit of the doubt and pay the insurance to enter. For some reason this seemed to cause an argument with the officials, and they simply let me pass through without purchasing the insurance. Really strange, but I was not going to ask and marched onwards. Lesson learned never travel without insurance.
Rant over…I was now entering a truly unique country, a socialist island in the Caribbean, and I was excited. From my stay here, I definitely learned some valuable life lessons. I wouldn't even know where to start. Buying travel insurance that covers flight cancellations from natural disasters would be a start. After losing my bankcard, travelling with a broken phone, and sitting in front of the TV in my hostel watching the weather report discuss a category 3 hurricane Matthew threatening to cancel my flight and shut down the airport for the near future almost gave me a nervous breakdown. I left Cuba a wise man.
After you get digest all the points above, don't for a second think you will have a miserable or negative time here. I thought I was hating Cuba during my stay until I sat down in a bar, lit up a fat cigar whilst downing a beer, and watched a live afro-Cuban jazz band. That reminded me of how far away from home I was now and how special and distinct Cuba was. It is unlike anywhere I have been before.
Even with all these 'extra' charges that us tourists have to pay, once you see how the money from tourism is reinvested back into the country, that feeling that you are being ripped-off flows away. The country is a huge tick off my bucket list, and a moment that I will always cherish.
The Ultimate Tourist Review: ★★★☆ Reommended Days: 3/4
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Physical and mental strength, self awareness, and confidence are just among the many things that teens will gain in this 4 week Yoga for Teens series. This series is aimed at teenagers from ages 13-17 to teach them relaxation skills, increased body awareness, and a healthy relationship with their body. Bending Bodhi's Jenna Sarno will be leading this series. She found yoga as a teenager and wants to pay it forward by giving the space and opportunity for other teenagers to experience the practice of yoga.
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A Cheap Accommodation Alternative for the London Olympics
And the Gold Medal for lodging at the London Summer Olympics goes to….Some might answer: "The Ritz," a hotel perched at the pinnacle of luxury in London. And if that's your cup of tea, then be prepared to savor a very expensive brew because room rates start at £640 per night (about $1,010USD). Even at these prices London's luxury hotels are heavily booked for this summer's Olympics.
But what if you're not looking for a luxury hotel? After all, the Olympics form a temporary world village with spectators and participants from almost everywhere. You can travel for months and not meet as diverse a collection of people as during an Olympic Games. But how many of those world citizens are you going to meet in a narrow hotel hallway or crowded lobby?
Camping, even in a structured urban environment, should provide many more opportunities to meet and connect with others than the normal hotel experiences of passing in the corridors or drinking at an overpriced lobby bar. Basic camping is about as light and simple as it gets while staying in the midst of a huge, expensive urban environment during one of the most tightly scripted events in the world.
But is camping at the Olympics practical or even possible? Yes it is, and temporary campsites are springing up like mushrooms after a rainy English spring. Rhian Evans, Managing Director of Camping Ninja, reports brisk bookings for the 10 Olympic campsites that her company represents in London and nearby areas. Prices start at just £10 ($16) per day per pitch (campsite).
Camping Ninja
Camping Ninja's primary location is at Eton Manor, just two stops on the London Underground (subway) from Olympic Park. During most of the year, this is the home field for the Eton Manor Rugby Club. But club rugby will take a holiday during the Olympics, as the fields are converted to campgrounds, and the clubhouse serves campers instead of ruggers.
Camping Ninja has 10 campsites for the Olympics and 6 for the Paralympic Games that follow in late August. The sites (and approximate public transportation commute time to Olympic Park) are:
- Blackheath Rugby (southeast London, about 50 minutes to Olympic Park)
- Barking Football Club (east of Olympic Park, about 60 minutes )
- Wadham Lodge Sports Ground, (east London, 45 minutes)
- Eton Manor Football Club (close to Olympic Park, 45 minutes)
- Wodson Park (Lee Valley Park, north of London, near Olympic Canoe Slalom venue and 90 minutes from Olympic Park)
- Reading Football Club (west of London in Berkshire, near Eton Dorney Olympic rowing venue and with longer rail connections to central London)
- Southgate Hockey (in Trent Park, northeast of London, with longer rail connections to central London)
- Surbiton Hockey (near Hampton Court. About a 30 minute commute to Wimbledon Tennis venue; 90 minutes to Olympic Park)
- Weymouth College (4 hours southwest of London, near Olympic sailing)
- Weymouth Redlands (near Paralympic sailing)
Who's camping here? According to Camping Ninja, about 90% of early bookings were made by locals—UK residents—and almost all of them chose the pitch-your-own tent option. But the Olympic world village is also represented with campers from the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Finland, Canada, the United States, and several South American counties. Overseas visitors are taking advantage of the pre-erected tent options offered during the Olympics at most campgrounds.
Want a bit more creature comfort with your Olympics camping experience? Try glamping: glamorous camping. Glamping adds creature comforts to camping—a concept that has been popular in the United States and elsewhere for many years.
Sail Royal Greenwich is a maritime event along the Thames in London, timed to coincide with the Summer Olympics. Part tall ship festival, part corporate party venue, the event also offers upscale tents and cabins where visitors can glamp in style. The Greenwich site has three levels of VIP camping accommodation:
- Named after the founder of the modern Olympics, the top-of-the-line Baron de Coubertin Tent houses two guests in a 20-square meter (215 square feet) space. The "tent" has comfortable beds, wardrobes, shower, toilet, and pantry. This tent has electricity and sits on a raised wooden platform with a private veranda. Guests have VIP access to festivities in the area. Available for £1,215 for 3 nights (about $1,970USD).
- A bit more tent-like, the James Connolly Tent also holds two lucky campers. The 20-square meter tent sits on a wooden floor, and still offers beds, closet space, electricity, and private veranda. The toilet and shower are shared with other campers. Cost is £720 (about $1,170) for 3 nights.
- Bronze medal for Olympic glamping goes to the Carl Lewis Cabin — a mobile room just 9-square meters (97 square feet) in size with a double bed, closet space, and electricity. Toilet and shower are shared, but the cost is just £600 ($965) for 3 nights.
The Greenwich site is operated by Netherlands-based De Orange Camping, which has run similar facilities at the World Cup. For those on a more modest budget, De Orange offers basic campsites and temporary dormitories in Greenwich.
Public transport
In the broadest sense, London is a safe city, but it's also crowded and expensive—characteristics that are likely to intensify as thousands of visitors converge for the Olympics. London's strong public transportation system will be stress tested during the Games, but public transportation remains the best way of getting around during the event. See the Transport for London website for detailed travel information and the special Get Ahead of the Games site.
Watchwords for traveling during the Games can be found in the Indie Travel Manifesto: Practice courtesy, patience, humility, and good humor. It's going to be crowded at the Olympics, and these virtues will be essential. Plus, waiting in line (queuing) is a British art form and a great way to meet people.
Olympic tickets sales have been a sore spot leading up to the Games. A complex online ticketing system generated complaints from British and European purchasers; those outside the European Union were required to purchase online tickets through official sellers authorized by their own countries' Olympic committees. In the Americas, the vendor is Cosport.com.
If you go to London without tickets, be aware of possible scams. Top among them are ticket touts (aka scalpers) who may be attempting to offload bogus Olympic tickets. It is illegal in Britain to sell Olympic tickets in public places without authorization.
Other entertainment options in London during the Olympics
No Olympic ticket, no Olympic fun? Hardly. London and the UK will be awash with special events leading up to and during the Games. Top among them is the officially sanctioned London 2012 Festival, running from 21 June through 9 September, with events ranging from Shakespeare marathons to rock concerts. BT London Live is another Olympic extravaganza—offering free entertainment in Hyde Park (28 July – 11 August), Victoria Park (27 July – 12 August) and Trafalgar Square (29 August – 9 September.)
Even without tickets you can eyewitness some Olympic events: marathon runners will slog along a route passing the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace. Road cycling events begin in downtown London and head out of town into rural Surrey. Keep in mind that not all Olympic sports venues are in London. For example, Olympic sailing will take place in Weymouth, where visitors can peer from the coast to catch a glimpse of the competition.
Sporting event. Intense competition. Media spectacle. An Olympics is all of those. It's also a mammoth party. So plan on a party atmosphere across the city and right up to your campsite. Enjoy the moment.
About the London Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games begin on 27 July and close on 12 August. They're followed by the Paralympic Games from 29 August through 9 September.
Principal venue for both events is the London Olympic Park in Stratford, East London. The Park is connected by high-speed rail to central London and on to continental Europe. London Olympic Park is also served by the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, and a plethora of London bus routes.
Check out the following links for more information and resources on traveling in London:
- Find a flight to London
- Check out our new London Travel Guide
- Find a hostel in London
- Read 5 Reasons to Plan Ahead for the London Olympics
- Read 10 Free Things to Do in London
- Click here if you want some help planning your next big trip
Photo credits: Gold medal room at The Ritz. © The Ritz London; Camping Ninja gets ready for the Olympics. © Matt Crossick/PA; Glamping at Greenwich. © De Orange Camping; Double Decker bus. © Transport for London; Lighting up the London Festival. © London 2012 Festival/Daniel Saint Leger—Les Commandos Percu; Racing past the Palace. Photo by Justin Setterfield for LOCOG


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In this week's Leitrim Observer
In this week's Leitrim Observer there is the news that it will be 2015 before there is a solution in place for the issue of the ongoing flooding of the Shannon Basin. Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes said it is a complex issue which will require substantial study and co-operation between all interested groups.
Ahead of the annual County Council's annual budget on December 19, which has been described as the local authority's, "toughest budget yet", the Leitrim Observer this week looks ahead to what can be expected.
Also in this week's Leitrim Observer, Richard Moorman, CEO of Tamboran Resources announces the company intend to begin employing local people next year and envisage employing "several hundred local people by 2020."
The Leitrim GAA year was brought to a close on Sunday last and although another year may have passed without success in Connacht there was plenty to discuss at the annual convention. An official announcement was made with regard to next year's management team after Mickey Moran was forced to relinquish his position for health reasons, while The Bush Hotel confirmed they would be continuing as the Leitrim GAA sponsor for 2012. However, the biggest news of the day was undoubtedly the decision taken by delegates to revamp the club championships.
This week's Leitrim Observer also has a special competition for two tickets to see Jedward perform in Mullingar early next year. This incredible prize also offers the lucky winners the opportunity to meet the twins.


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Samara By Heather Bastedo 29 March 2011
With 675,00 respondents and counting, kudos to the folks at Vote Compass for creating a way to get Canadians talking politics.
Although some have quibbled with various elements of the tool (Vote Compass explains some of this on their FAQ), it's still a highly engaging and usable tool, quibble though we might about oddly phrased questions or ill-calibrated responses.
Beyond methodology, however, Vote Compass revealed a few other gaps that we might include in a campaign discussion. We'll list them below, and hope you'll add your two cents, or note anything we missed, below.
First, aren't we missing a party? For a country that prides itself for escaping the worst of the economic crisis, while leading the world in progressive social policies (e.g., gay marriage), there was a conspicuous absence in the top right-hand corner of the grid where such a party would sit. All parties but the CPC clustered together on the left-hand side of the page, and the CPC occupied the bottom right-hand corner. Have the parties all truly abandoned that part of the mushy-middle? Don't any voters sit there anymore? Maybe Andrew Coyne was onto something when he made a plea for a new political party. Que pensez-vous?
Second, do MPs matter? It's well known that most Canadians vote based on party or party leader, but that's not the case for everyone. Many Canadians (hi Mom!) remain attached to the idea of local representation. But there is no reference to this factor on the compass. So we wonder… are local candidates capable of making you change your mind? Do local campaigns and candidates matter? What makes a local candidate stand out? Would you ever vote for a local candidate whose party you didn't support?
Third, where's the beef on democracy? For an election triggered — and an early campaign dominated — by questions of Parliament (contempt, coalition), besides the (probably unrealistic) question on abolishing the Senate, why was there so few questions on how we might enhance the state of democratic affairs. There may be an opportunity for a party to contribute some much needed ideas here. Any suggestions?
Fourth, were there missing issues? Like all tools that measure things, something gets left out. If you've taken it, no doubt you felt annoyed if the question options that were in the party platforms didn't fit your preferences, or if an issue you really cared about was missing from the list. If there was something missing you wished had been asked (for us, see question above!), please add them below.
Of course, no tool (or party leader for that matter) is going to tell you how to vote. As Susan Delacourt wrote in her great "lessons learned from past campaigns" blog post, the politicians don't decide the elusive "ballot question." The voters do.
On that note, thanks to the Vote Compass for giving us an excuse to talk about this stuff. We welcome everyone's comments on the questions above, either here, via our Facebook page or through @samaracda on Twitter.


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The benefits of natural makeup
If you have been using organic skin products for years but haven't been able to find a good natural makeup brand, your wait is over! Green People, as one of the pioneers in certified organic products, has developed a wonderful set of eco cosmetics to complement its natural skin range. See the organic makeup range now.
If changing your makeup routine is something you may be a bit worried about, don't worry - you are not alone. Many women fall into a pattern of using a certain foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick or blush, and do not like the idea of changing their makeup.
The benefits of switching to natural makeup
However, there are some really persuasive reasons to switch to organic makeup and give mineral foundations a go. Organic cosmetics are eco friendly, give a beautiful finish, are kind to sensitive skin and do not allow synthetic 'nasties' to absorb into your skin. What could be better?
Did you know that some cosmetics companies put ingredients into their makeup which are not exactly desirable? Your red lipstick may contain crushed beetle shells (often listed as cochineal) for example, while your mascara may have mercury lurking in it, and your concealer or liquid foundation may well contain parabens.
If you are not familiar with parabens, they are preservatives which have been found to have hormone-like effects and are found in a huge range of skin care products. While further research is required to find out the exact effect they can have on the body, many people are choosing to avoid them in their cosmetics. Parabens are one group of ingredients that Green People never puts in its skin care products or makeup.
As you can see, switching to organic makeup can free you from some of the ingredients that many high street cosmetics companies use. Choosing a certified organic makeup brand is the best way of achieving this, as certification bodies like EcoCert will not allow questionable ingredients to be used.
Pure, organic ingredientsWithin organic makeup, you'll find pure ingredients which are gentle on your skin. Green People's organic mineral powders are 100% natural and contain organic jojoba seed oil and beeswax, along with zinc oxide which gives SPF15 sun protection.
The beauty of mineral make up is that it uses mineral pigments to achieve the colour of the powder rather than artificial colours. Minerals sit on top of the skin, rather than sinking into the pores and give even coverage whilst also covering fine lines and wrinkles.
Do note that not all mineral make up brands are free from parabens and other undesirable ingredients, however. You may find that some, even those that seem to be natural, do make use of synthetic preservatives and colours. To avoid accidentally purchasing cosmetics with these ingredients, remember to check that it is certified organic makeup.
Eco-friendly cosmetics
Certified organic makeup contains ingredients that have been grown without harming the environment. Some non-organic farms cause deforestation and other environmental damage but these would not be certified by any of the organic bodies.
EcoCert, which certifies Green People's organic makeup, also requires that all packaging must be recyclable. Our mineral make up is very long-lasting anyway so you will not need to dispose of packaging often but it is good to know that at the end of its life, it will not go to landfill.
Some skin care products also contain ingredients which can be harmful to the environment when washed off. Phthalates have been identified as one group of chemicals which may cause problems for river life and are sometimes found in cosmetics – especially those with squeezy tubes. Green People does not use phthalates in any products, allowing you to enjoy natural, eco-friendly cosmetics.
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RE: st: How to standardize a variable with a define mean
Nick Cox <firstname.lastname@example.com>
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RE: st: How to standardize a variable with a define mean
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:23:18 +0000
Maarten is quite correct here in fixing your syntax, but note that -egen- is not needed here given that you have already -summarized- BMI.
su BMI
gen stdmi = (BMI - r(mean)) / r(sd)
That way the whole business of putting value of r(mean) into a scalar, only to have to take it out again, is avoided.
Even going the -egen- route the -scalar- is not needed and you don't even need to feed r(mean) to -egen- as by default the -std()- function works with the mean and standard deviation of the expression specified, here a variable name.
. egen stdmpg1 = std(mpg)
. su mpg
Variable | Obs Mean Std. Dev. Min Max
mpg | 74 21.2973 5.785503 12 41
. gen stdmpg2 = (mpg - r(mean)) / r(sd)
. su stdmpg*
Variable | Obs Mean Std. Dev. Min Max
stdmpg1 | 74 -7.00e-09 1 -1.606999 3.40553
stdmpg2 | 74 -7.00e-09 1 -1.606999 3.40553
So, the problem needs one line or two, depending on whether you choose convenience or Stata minimalism, but not more.
Maarten Buis
On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Alberto R Osella wrote:
> I want to standardize a variable (BMI) with a given mean value. I've
> obtained that value from a -summarize- command, that is r(mean).
> Now I want to pass the value of r(mean) to the egen command. Here the
> commands and the error returned by Stata.
> . sum BMI
> . scalar meanbmi=r(mean)
> . display meanbmi
> 25.8435
> . egen stdbmi=std(BMI), mean(meanbmi) std(1)
> option mean() incorrectly specified
> r(198);
egen stdbmi=std(BMI), mean(`=meanbmi') std(1)
The trick is that meanbmi is the name of a scalar while the -mean()-
option expects a number. By surrounding that scalar name with " `= "
and " ' " you are forcing Stata to first evaluate the scalar name,
resulting in a number, which is exactly what the -mean()- option
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A common question among Etsy sellers is, "How can I insert a snap shot of a treasury into my blog??"
{First of all, a treasury is an "ever-changing, member-curated shopping gallery."}
First Step: Open up your treasury in an internet browser window.
Second Step: Adjust the screen so that the browser shows the size of the treasury you'd like to be featured in your blog (e.g. only 2 rows of the treasury or all 4?).
- Mozilla: Click "View" and "zoom in" or "zoom out" to view
- Google Chrome: Click wrench shape on upper right side of browser (I zoom at 69%)
Third Step: Once you have the treasury appearing on the screen as you'd like it to appear in your blog, push the "Print Screen/SysRq" key.
Fourth Step: Open Photoshop and click "File" and select "New" and adjust the size for your image canvas (I use 10 inches wide and 10 inches high)
Fifth Step: Click on your canvas. Push keys "Ctrl" and "V" at the same time. The screen's image from when you pushed the "Print Screen/SysRq" key will appear on your canvas.
Sixth Step: Using the cropping tool on the left sidebar, crop the image. When you are done cropping, go to the top horizontal bar, click "Layer" and select "Merge Visible".
Seventh Step: Click "File" and select "Save as". Save the new image as a JPG onto your computer.
Now you are ready to open your blog and start a fresh blog post in which you discuss and display your brand new treasury! 🙂


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It's Day 3 of The Gak. I am wrapped in a blanket on the couch and cursing my cats who decided to have a knock-down take-out no-holds-barred battle to the death at 6:30 this morning, ensuring that I was done sleeping for the night. I am achy all over and generally a disgusting mess. And I have rehearsal tonight.
However, I did want to share one thing that appeared a couple days ago. The Windy City Times pointed out my performance in Monstrous Regiment as one of the Smart moments in theater in 2014. It was a nice high note on which to end the year.


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One thing goes without saying: a lot of emotions surround the recent Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
But, regardless of how you feel, what you believe or where you fall on the political spectrum, the Act does one thing that, I believe, most Americans support. Even though most, including aging professionals, don't even know it exists!
Congress passed The Elder Justice Act (EJA) with its' funding tied up in passage of the Affordable Care Act. The EJA provides federal resources to assist and support State and community efforts. The goal? To prevent, detect, treat, understand, intervene in and, where appropriate, prosecute elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
All older adults have the right to be free of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Elder abuse is the mistreatment or neglect of an elderly person 65 and older or dependent adults 18-64 years of age who are physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled. Elder abuse includes neglect by caregivers, self-neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional/psychological or verbal abuse and financial exploitation.
Elder abuse crosses all socio-economic, cultural and geographic boundaries and can occur anywhere by anyone.
Here are just a few provisions of the EJA (taken directly from the "other sources" listed below:
• Elevate elder justice issues to a national attention. Creation of (1) Offices of Elder Justice at the Departments of Health and Human Services and Justice to serve programmatic, grant-making, policy and technical assistance functions relating to elder justice, (2) a public-private and a Coordinating Council to coordinate activities of all relevant federal agencies, States, communities and private and not-for-profit entities and (3) a consistent funding stream and national coordination for Adult Protective Services (APS).
• Developing forensic capacity. There is scant data to assist in the detection of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Creating new forensic expertise (similar to that in child abuse) will promote detection and increase expertise. New programs will train health professionals in both forensic pathology and geriatrics.
• Victim assistance, "safe havens" and support for at-risk elders. Elder victims' needs, which are rarely addressed, will be better met by supporting creation of "safe havens" for seniors who are not safe where they live and development of programs focusing on the special needs of at-risk elders and older victims.
• Increasing Security, Collaboration and Consumer Information in Long-Term Care.
o Improving prompt reporting of crimes in long-term care settings
o Creating a national program of criminal background checks for persons seeking employment in nursing homes and other long‐term care facilities.
o Enhancing long-term care staffing
o Promoting accountability through a new federal law to prosecute abuse and neglect in nursing homes
• Training. Training to combat elder abuse, neglect and exploitation is supported both within individual disciplines and in multi-disciplinary (such as public health-social service-law enforcement) settings.
• Increasing prosecution. Technical, investigative, coordination and victim assistance resources will be provided to law enforcement to support elder justice cases. Preventive efforts will be enhanced by supporting community policing efforts to protect at-risk elders.
Want to know more?
National Health Policy Forum
Elder Justice Coalition
American Psychological Association
American Bar Association


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An individual in whom another has placed the utmost trust and confidence to manage and protect property or money. The relationship wherein one person has an obligation to act for another's benefit. (The Free Dictionary)
"any group or
individual who is affected by or can affect the achievement of an organization's
objectives". (Freeman, 1984).
"It seems essential, yet in some ways illegitimate, to orient corporate decisions by ethical values that go beyond strategic stakeholder considerations to multi-fiduciary ones" (Goodpaster, 1991, p63).
"put the needs of shareholders above other stakeholders and at the same time place other stakeholders interests above shareholder interests, which is logically impossible" (Palmer, 2015, ch1).
"Management may never have promised customers, employees, suppliers, etc. a "return on investment", but management is nevertheless obliged to take seriously its extra-legal obligations not to injure, lie to or cheat these stakeholders quite apart from whether it is in the stockholders' interests" (Goodpaster, 1991, p69 - 70).


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Part I Introduction
Chapter 1
Backgrounds and Scope of Ecological Modelling:
Between Intellectual Adventure and Scientific Routine
Chapter 2
What Are the General Conditions Under Which Ecological Models Can be Applied?
Chapter 3
Historical Background of Ecological Modelling and Its Importance for Modern Ecology
Part II Modelling Techniques and Approaches
Chapter 4
System Analysis and Context Assessment
Chapter 5
Steady State Models of Ecological Systems: EcoPath Approach to Mass-Balanced System Descriptions
Chapter 6
Ordinary Differential Equations
Chapter 7
Partial Differential Equations
Chapter 8
Cellular Automata in Ecological Modelling
Chapter 9
Leslie Matrices
Chapter 10
Modelling Ecological Processes with Fuzzy Logic Approaches
Chapter 11
Grammar-Based Models and Fractals
Chapter 12
Individual-Based Models
Chapter 13
Modelling Species' Distributions
Chapter 14
Decision Trees in Ecological Modelling
Part III Application Fields, Case Studies and Examples
Chapter 15
Neutral Models and the Analysis of Landscape Structure
Chapter 16
Stage-Structured Integro-Differential Models: Application to Invasion Ecology
Chapter 17
Modelling Resilience and Phase Shifts in Coral Reefs: Application of Different Modelling Approaches
Chapter 18
Trophic Cascades and Food Web Stability in Fish Communities of the Everglades
Chapter 19
Lake Glumsø: Case Study on Modelling a Small Danish Lake
Chapter 20
Biophysical Models: An Evolving Tool in Marine Ecological Research
Chapter 21
Modelling the Everglades Ecosystem
Chapter 22
Model Integration: Application in Ecology and for Management
Part IV Integrative Approaches in Ecological Modeling
Chapter 23
How Valid Are Model Results? Assumptions, Validity Range and Documentation
Chapter 24
Perspectives in Ecological Modelling


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At the heart of the bookbinding is my continuing attempt to make books to the best of my abilities, using a method of construction that is joyous, using the best materials in the world and having a unique take on the design of the cover.
Fundamentally it's about going to my bench and making progress. I achieve 'progress' by identifying and tailoring a solution to the perceived 'problem'
Problems can be solved by throwing money at them and trashing materials until it gets 'fixed' Another way is to become totally submerged in the process of making that the 'work flow' will not allow for sloppy work, that being neat, clean, precise, smooth and elegant becomes second nature in the process. It helps that your making a series of them.
Make ten books, evaluate them, identify what works and what failed then make another ten books.
Make them better.
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This is the continuing saga of my trying to remake a book titled 'hinny' which for people who do not live in the North East of England 'hinny' is a Geordie term of endearment and it's origins come from a regional dialect of 'honey'.
You don't hear it much these days. There is an old song called "Keep your feet still Geordie hinny" which makes me grin like the proverbial Alsatian.
A couple of points about the books.
The cut out letters are outstanding because I used a die and punched them out on a cylinder press.
I have got to solve the problem of getting the title in the correct position on every book. Some of the titles are wandering all over the shop.
I need to pare the leather thinner. I realised after the first two that the 'back paring' could have been a little bit better but I decided to continue with the the remaining eight because for leather could have only be used for these books alone. So the process then became a learning opportunity.
These books were made under what I call 'quick and dirty' this means that the books are created quickly with no agonising over colours matching in the covers, titles and end papers. I like the endpapers not to match. So there is an element of randomness that I like.
So I am going to make ten more little books and will make the necessary corrections as I go.
The brown with yellow is really great. Think the client is going to be happy.
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I have to confront on of my biggest flaws on a regular basis and it is quite simple I engage in cluttered thinking, I don't make clear plans, I fail to set out clean and clear objectives.
The little hinny book is a case in point. I was messing around and having fun when I accidentally made this book.
This is not the result of planning or any thing considered it just happened. When I made a copy of it I got it really wrong, the colour choice was poor and inconsiderate and I couldn't give it to the client so I had another attempt and got it wrong again. It was a different size, bigger letters and although I got the colours right the charm had been drained out of it.
So I got out the rulers and really stuck to the brief.
This is the ten little 'hinny' books they are clones of the first one. The biggest improvement is a new range of leather and the letters are die stamped.
so I have this
I made a paper die for the exact placing of the letters by printing the word 'hinny' on to tracing paper, I pasted on letters cut in 300gms on the reverse side of the tracing paper, covered it in cling film and I use this die on dampen leather and give it a nip in the press.
The white letters are cut from tyvek. They are glued on to the leather and given a quick nip and left to dry.
This means that after I have back pared the leather, pasted the leather out and put on the book, give it another nip in the press then the tyvek letters will cleanly peel of the leather.
I am going to come back to the process I have created to put letters on books again and again mainly because there is not enough information out there about how bookbinders have created their own techniques.
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I was in shop last Saturday morning being very dull buying batteries and I spotted the guy right away and I thought stoned or drunk possibly both. It being 10.30 in the morning I thought fair play to you. So I wondering around and got to the check out and there he has in full 'compliments of the season to you' complete with little bows and he looked at me and said 'A happy new year to you sir' and I smiled and said thanks but actually I am a woman and he looked a bit embarrassed and I did the reassurance dance and said it's fine and helpfully gave him the get out clause I said it's understandable as I am wearing a lot of men's clothing and he looked at me and said 'No it's because you are butch' and I laughed and he said in his best naughty boy voice 'your not going to hit me' and I realised at once that it was exactly what he wanted. Being slapped around the chops by a big butch woman would be a dream come true.
He left the check out and the girl was so embarrassed and was telling me 'You don't look like a man!' and I saying yeah I do. I obviously do.
What I should have done was whipped the hat off when he said 'butch' and confront him with my poor baldly head because if you are going to offer up a judgement on my appearance get it right.
Butch and bald.
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I get money from commissions, teaching workshops and the little books in the craft shop and I spend it on tools and materials and make more little books. I refine my ideas and my techniques get better.
At one point last year I made a little book and I was stuck by it's own awesomeness and went about showing it to people and a couple of them said 'yes! make me that book'. So I went back to my bench and failed to make it which has led to the current state of affairs where I am practically cloning the book ten times.
Last year I seriously thought about how best to achieve for want of a better word 'success' and I am currently making progress. In fact I was telling every one I met in December that I had concluded a really exciting time in bookbinding and I had great expectations.
Obviously I sounded absolutely bat shit crazy.
For what it is worth it's this : Back in the Autumn I was leaving a cafe / gallery and I turned around and looked at the people sitting at tables and what I seen was grandmothers, daughters and grandchildren. I realised that the grandmother needs and wants to buy presents and that all I need to do is make it.
So I went back to our old favourite Geordie terms of endearment.
I think that the black leather is to gloomy and decided to try again with some brighter colours.
So the first one was the eponymous 'hinny'
It's a goldielock book. It's just the right size, it's perfect and most of all it's sticky. If I put it in your hand you will want it. As I was working through the books I came across a massive problem when I discovered that my lettering cutting ability is not what it should be. To put a pared leather title on a book means that the letters have to be cut out multiple times, I would cut them out of pared leather, I cut them out to make a die so I can get the position of the title on the book and I cut them so I can back pare the leather to except the dropped in letter.
I am not doing myself any favours in using my favourite font Clarendon as it was unforgiving straight edges. So I screwed up the books with sloppy work.
Poor beuk!
And then it hit me "that grandmother does not need to know it's Clarendon' she just needs to buy a gift" So I thought is their anyway I can get the letters punched out in any material I choose with out losing my mind. I am eluding to the horror that is using a computer driven vinyl cutter which did spit out letters it is to say the least a very harsh mistress.
So I thought what did the women who make cards and scrap books use before they moved on to vinyl cutters and I realised that they used die cutters on essentially a cylinder press. The card and scrapbook making business absolutely massive and I mean enormous. At least three channels of television selling tools and materials every night and on the news racks there must be at least twenty magazines about making cards.
So I spent the money on dies and leathers and I am going to die cut birds and stick them on books. It does not make the books any less hand made. They are just as much a tool as a hammer or a saw. Some books I cut with a guillotine and some I cut with a plough.
So we are going to find out this week what happens when you die stamp letters out of leather and stick them on a book.
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At the minute I am making ten books. I am making ten of them because when I made one of them I got it wrong and when I tried again to make it I got it wrong again. This is because my thinking was flawed and unclear. By making ten of them I am seriously underlining the mission. It's not enough to make one. Make ten and be better and as the books come together you see ways they can be improved, how materials can be replaced with lighter weighted materials that will function better.
If you are making ten little books you can take short cuts, the first one is I use a saw to make the cut for the sewing stations, to save time I saw cut the block complete with endpapers.
This is my new saw.
Along with the saw I bought this stunner.
This is a brush for cleaning a file. Utter genius. I am bevelling the edges of my boards. I make up my boards with layers of grey board, handmade paper and finish with a top layer of mill board I then bevel the edges, round the corners and sand them down.
To keep my strength up I had some chicken soup.
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When the person who commissioned this book stated that it had to have an owl on it I had to say that previously I was diametrically opposed to sticking birds on anything and had massive problems with owls.
But I got myself some new principles and I am fully embracing the suck which is stick a bird on it.
It's simple : people need to buy stuff and I need to make books at my bench so I can buy cool tools and materials.


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Solar Water Heating is Best Use of Solar Power, Indian Scientists Assert
photo: Tim Schapker via flickr
A quick search on TreeHugger shows that 'solar power' most often occurs in connection with producing electricity and only secondarily in connection with solar water heaters. That's unfortunate, according to scientists at the Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University in India, because using the sun's power to heat water is a far more efficient process and offers a much quicker return on investment:According to their analysis, published in the International Journal of Global Energy, as the payback time for a solar water heating system is about two years (with a lifespan of 20), this is a far more cost-effective use of solar energy in the developing world than using it to generate electricity. Compared to electrically heated water, solar water heating is 57% of the internal rate of return, the scientists found:
Solar energy is the only renewable energy source that has wide range of uses with commercial viability. The use of solar energy for thermal purposes is the most cost-effective way of utilizing the resource.
via: Cleantech
Solar Water Heater
Make a Solar Water Heater for Under $5
Big Steps in Building: Put Solar Hot Water Heaters on Every Roof
Solar Water Heater Mandate for New Hawaiian Homes


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Why I'm so thankful for this crazy life
We talk all the time on this blog about the trials of a transient, moving lifestyle and it definitely can be difficult with the many transitions, new places and new people. But, it can often be easy to forget about all the amazing ways that this kind of life can be so, so good. Today on Thanksgiving, I can't help but share about the ways I've been so thankful for this crazy kind of life.
My husband and I made our first major move together in May of 2009. We moved 10 hours away from our families and friends for him to begin a new position with his company. We were a little scared, but really pretty excited. We had just started to settle into our new home and our new hometown when we got news that changed our lives forever: my husband's only brother had collapsed and died suddenly. All of the sudden all the thrill and excitement of the new move morphed into utter sadness, loss and a profound sense that we were isolated far from our inner circle. Not a whole lot to be thankful for, right? But, you know what? Now five years later I can see that our move before that horrible event yielded so much for us. Friends who we had met less than a month before suddenly were there for us as though we had known them for our whole lives. People rallied around us and cared for us in such a meaningful and real way. There was so much to truly be thankful for even in the midst of such tragedy.
When you move regularly, you realize that you lean on people in different ways than you would normally. You form bonds and put yourself out there in ways that most people would maybe find uncomfortable or awkward and usually you do it a lot faster than those who stay in the same place their whole lives. We've shared birthdays, holidays, many good times and sometimes the hard times with friends we've made along the way. And, I can tell you in full honesty that even though we do end up moving every few years, I'm grateful I've stepped out and made those connections in each town where we've lived. I know those friendships will continue on, no matter the distance.
We've made many more moves in our nearly seven years of marriage and we've been blessed with seeing some of the most beautiful sights in North America. Countless numbers of cities and attractions that I never would have laid eyes on if it hadn't been for my husband's job transferring us again and again. And our locations haven't been too shabby. From the Appalachian Mountains to the glaciers of Canada, we've seen lots. I'm thankful for discovering a deep love for travel, adventure, and, crazy enough, change! I'm thankful that the more you are able to explore, the more you can truly learn.
I'm thankful that I'm a lot more adaptable and flexible than I thought I was seven years ago. I've learned to love living in a town of 5,000, just as much as I love a town of 2.8 million. And I've learned that no matter what someone's accent or upbringing is, you can always usually find common ground with someone. And I've had the utmost privelege of meeting so many wonderful people that I now can call my friends. It really is truly amazing.
So, Moving Moms, I would challenge you on a day like Thanksgiving to think about all the good there is in this lifestyle. To be thankful for the good times: the exploring, learning and adventure. But, also be thankful for the difficult times, because if you look back on them, I bet you learned and grew more than you could have imagined.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-by Emily Robertson


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Muroids are large alien rodents that live on the planet Revonnah. They are the pests to the Amber Ogia crop.
The Muroids are giant, underground-dwelling, armadillo-like rodents that make pig-like grunting sounds and can ball up like pill bugs and roll.
Muroids were indirectly mentioned by Rook in The More Things Change: Part 2, when he said that the most interesting thing to do on Revonnah is to keep rodents out of the grain silos.
Muroids first appeared in Bros in Space, where they came to lick up the Amber Ogia liquid that Ben spilled accidentally on the ground and dropped on himself.
Muroids were seen again in While You Were Away, sleeping in the caves. They were scared off by Rook Shar.
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Muroids can roll themselves into a ball-like shape to escape their attackers.
Muroids can smell Amber Ogia juice from a far distance.
Muroids can be trained to walk on two legs and handle machinery.
Muroids can be taught to say simple words, like "bro".
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The name "Muroid" come from Muroidea, a large superfamily of rodents.
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by Khalfan Abdallah, CIFE   Sep 24, 2017
Research conducted by Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) in 2011 had shown that there is unfulfilled demand of takaful products in Tanzania and that there are potential investors to fill the demand. In light of this, TIRA decided to study matters of licensing and supervision of Takaful companies from several jurisdictions, the result of which a draft regulation was proposed to important stakeholders in 2013.
Stakeholders deliberation were documented and submitted to TIRA for final touches. Sources familiar with the matter, hinted that TIRA might have submitted stakeholders proposed regulation to the Ministry of Finance and Planning in 2014 or early 2015. Up to now, either no progress made or no information on what is the next step or when to expect good or bad news. Unfortunately, some potential investors had already started to mobilize human resources in view that the matter will be decided within reasonable time. Still optimistic though we are where we were albeit some crucial steps taken to have the regulation, no takaful company and no takaful regulation in Tanzania.
In neighbouring Kenya, one takaful company in operation since 2011 and regulation followed in 2016. Can this be an option for Tanzania? No, at least for now.
So what may be done? Well, I might not have straight or proven way around this but I think there are several options worthy to engage with rather than wait and see that has not yielded any result. Option one, demand and supply driven initiatives such as potential customers particularly in the corporate sector and potential investors should seek audience with Ministry of Finance to seek answers and if need to have a constructive discussion and time line on when to expect the regulation to be in place. Second, depending on the outcome of the first option, stakeholders may organize a meeting with Prime Minister to seek some answers and present our displeasure in the way the matter is slowly taken. Third, depending on the outcome of the first or second option, lobby the political class in the ruling party particularly from Zanzibar government to engage their colleagues in the mainland in order to fasten decision making on the matter. This is because Zanzibar Insurance Company which is owned by Zanzibar government and which has invested in staff capacity building and prepared to offer takaful products has much potential to grow with Takaful contributing positively to Zanzibar government revenues.
Of course, these options are not exhaustive and I look forward to hearing from others on best way to make private public partnership work in this case.
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The nation is faced with a huge debt and it is about to get a huge dent in it by removing two huge groups off food stamps that taxpayers probably didn't realize the were paying for:
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Existing rules already prohibited "fleeing felons and probation or parole violators from obtaining SNAP benefits," but now anyone convicted as an adult of murder or aggravated sexual assault will also be barred from receiving food stamps, The Daily Caller reported.
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When the original
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Although it might have been a style accessory for some, I well remember the Vitara's genuine ability off road. This Vitara disappeared some time ago, with its name living on in the slightly larger
Grand Vitara
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Like its predecessor, the new Suzuki Vitara is clearly positioned at the small end of the off-road sector. But, where its predecessor came as standard with four-wheel-drive, Suzuki have recognised the growing market for vehicles with a tough 4x4 looks and stance, but without the higher price and running costs of four-wheel drive. So, this time round, you can have a Suzuki Vitara with front-wheel-drive only. So equipped, the SZ4 1.6 costs just under £14,000 on-the-road.
My road test car was the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Allgrip which comes in at £20,299 on-the-road. There are four modes on the standard Allgrip four-wheel-drive system – normal, snow, sport and lock. Yes, this Vitara not only comes equipped with four-wheel-drive, but off-road aficionados will be delighted to see that it has a diff lock. At the lower price end of the market this element of serious off-road kit is a relative rarity.
The Vitara SZ5 Allgrip also has hill descent control to control the vehicle speed when descending slippery slopes, a situation where a panic touch on the brakes can prove disastrous.
The generosity of equipment extends into other aspects of the Vitara's package. In SZ5 specification, the Vitara comes with sat-nav, a giant sunroof, cruise control, climate control, LED headlights, leather and suede-style upholstery, tyre pressure monitor and parking sensors. Suzuki also get extra gold stars for cruise control that is adaptive, using radar to maintain the gap from the car in front.
The radar system that drives the adaptive cruise control is also at the heart of the collision control system, also standard on the SZ5. If the radar senses an imminent collision and the driver does not react, the system will apply the brakes automatically to avoid or lessen the impact.
The one area in which the Suzuki Vitara is not so well equipped as others, is in the gear department. In petrol-engined form the Vitara comes with only five gears. In real terms that lack of ratios really does not seem to hamper the performance, or the economy. But, it does mean you have to remember not to look for sixth gear, because that is where the Vitara has reverse!
The performance is as lively as you are likely to expect in a car in this class with 0-62 mph taking 11.4 seconds and the Vitara feels reasonably lively through the gears, in 'sport' setting. More remarkable is the economy. The official combined figure is 67.3 mpg. What impressed me was to find it easy to get better than 40 mpg on a four-wheel-drive SUV. Diesel Vitaras come with six gears.
The Vitara is based on the architecture of the
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
and that means a lower stance than some off-roaders. Park it beside a Volkswagen Tiguan, for example, and it is notably less lofty.
This lower height probably contributes to the good body control and notably flat cornering. The Vitara is an easy car to drive in city and on country roads. The steering is light, but precise, with good turn in.
Refinement could be stronger and there is a notable amount of road and wind noise.
As I said, the original Suzuki Vitara stood out for its style. Some may argue that the new Suzuki Vitara is a tad bland, particularly in the muted colour scheme of the test car. But, perhaps because of this, Suzuki offer various options to personalise it with more adventurous colour schemes, grille treatments, wheel-arch finishers, or the 'Urban' and 'Rugged' packs.
Space inside the Vitara is surprisingly good given its fairly compact dimensions. That said, headroom in the back may be a bit restricted for tall passengers, thanks, I suspect, to that giant sunroof.
Load space is also good for the class, with a bit of additional space below the boot floor. This is where you will find the canister of sealant and tyre pump that take the place of a spare wheel.
Suzuki is known for no-nonsense interiors and so it is with the Vitara. Everything is straight forward and quite well laid out. The only sad thing is that the interior really could do with a lift. To eyes that are used to European standards of trim and materials, silver grey plastic highlights should be consigned to history along with the myriads of Japanese transistor radios that it used to adorn.
This rather dowdy interior is a shame, considering style was one of the attributes that earned the original Suzuki Vitara a place in the affections of owners in the 1980s and 1990s.
It is an interesting time for the new Suzuki Vitara to enter the market. There are strong competitors out there with cars like the Skoda Yeti and the Vauxhall Mokka. Undercutting the 4x4 Yeti and priced a little above the 4x4 Mokka, the Vitara has the potential edge when it comes to standard kit and off-road equipment.
Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Allgrip
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Carbon dioxide emissions: 111 g/km
Combined fuel economy 50.4 mpg
Top speed: 112 mph
0-62: 11.4 secs
Power 118 bhp
Engine size 1586cc petrol/diesel
Boot capacity 375/710 (back seats up/folded)
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Tasting note: [Single Barrel bottling tasted] Deep burnished gold / brass colour. A shellac top note dissipates to reveal scents of orange cake, spicy rye and new leather over a subtle coconut / cocoa under current. A wonderful Bourbon sniff and the complexity grows with time in the glass. The palate is concentrated, echoing the aromas. Grassy, spicy dried coconut flavours develop. Super clean and precise with impeccable balance; finishes dry and lip smacking with a subtle coconut fade - but wait for the aftertaste. It bounces back with remarkable persistence and intensity for a spirit in this price bracket. A stunning value in its category. 45% Alc./Vol.
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