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The good news is that inflation is less of a worry. The bad news is that economic growth is more of one.
The change in perception comes as investors prepare for the release of key inflation data this week. The October producer price index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level, is due out Wednesday, followed by the consumer price index, the most widely watched inflation measure, for the same month on Thursday.
Economists expect the PPI--to be released at 8:30 am New York time Wednesday--to rise 0.3 percent, versus 1.1 percent in September. Excluding food and energy, the consensus forecast is for a gain of 0.2 percent, up from 0.1 percent the previous month, according to a survey by Briefing.com.
The CPI, due out at 8:30 am on Thursday, is likely to rise 0.3 percent on a headline level and 0.2 percent excluding food and energy, duplicating the September readings.
'The Worst Is Over'
"The worst is over with inflation," says David M. Jones, president and chief economist at DMJ Advisors. "There was always more concern about inflation than there was inflation."
That view partly reflects the Fed's current thinking on inflation, which Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke laid out last week on Capital Hill. In his prepared text, he cited "modest improvements in core inflation" and "inflation expectations that appeared reasonably well anchored."
Recent data, despite the seemingly unstoppable rise in crude oil prices, support that view.
The personal consumption expenditures index -- an inflation gauge watched closely by the Fed – has now been below 2.0 percent on a year-on-year core basis – for four consecutive months. Excluding energy and food, the PCE index peaked in February 2007 at 2.5 percent.
The more consumer-friendly gauge – the Consumer Price Index – came in at 2.1 percent in September, if you exclude energy and food.
Those measures are important because they are above or below the high end of Bernanke's supposed target range for inflation of 1 percent to 2 percent.
Slowdown in Economy
The improvement in inflation may not come cheap. Bernanke also made it clear that he expects economic growth to "slow noticeably" in the fourth quarter and remain "sluggish" during the first part of next year.
Through the first three quarters of this year, the economy has grown 2.75 percent, the least since 2003. Jones, for one, is expecting 1 percent growth at best in the first quarter of 2008.
If Bernanke's forecast pans out, says Ram Bhagavatula, another veteran Wall Street economist, who is now managing director of the hedge fund Combinatorics Capital, "then core U.S. inflation numbers will improve."
Bhagavatula and Jones both expect weakening demand to help cool the price of crude oil and other commodities, which for years have partly benefited from a speculative plays by hedge funds and momentum investors.
Jones thinks "the last wave" of such speculation is now running its course, while Bhagavatula says with the weakening economy, oil is "purely a tax" because "the pass-through flexibility is not just there."
Oil Flirts With $100
Crude oil prices may have flirted with the $100-a-barrel level recently, but that may be more a case of drama than tragedy.
After all, high energy prices and double-digit annual increases have been a constant since 2003. What's interesting is the consistency of those increases.
Through the first nine months of this year, the CPI energy index is up 11.7 percent. That compares with increases of 11.2 percent in 2006, 10.0 percent in 2004 and 12.2% in 2003.
The big exception is 2005, when the index rose 17.0 percent. That happens to be the year when headline CPI hit its recent high of 3.4 percent.
The last time the energy index fell was 2002, a year the core rate of CPI registered 2.4 percent, which is higher than most recent years.
"Oil prices really haven't spilled over to the degree people thought," says Jones.
Effect of Weak Dollar
Recent concerns about the weak dollar and high commodities prices may be over-stated as well as short-lived.
"I don't look at that as a major driver of inflation," says Bhagavatula, who adds that the direct effect of commodities prices on broader inflation measures is pretty trivial.
In September's CPI report, commodities as a group showed a 2.2 percent increase, which is roughly consistent with previous years -- 2.4 percent for all of 2006 and 2.3 percent in 2004 and 1.0 percent in 2003.
Commodities are not a threat, says Jones. "The big threat is the downside risk to growth."


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What is Pool Coping?
Pool coping is not learning how to cope with your new pool. When you hear the term pool coping during a pool and patio renovation process in New Jersey, the term does not refer to psychological adaptation to having a beautiful swimming pool. Pool coping refers to the transitional surface at the edge of the pool—basically the edge of the pool. If you just swam a few laps and need to take a breather, you will come up for air while hanging on to the edge of the pool. What you grab is the coping. Public pools and other inexpensive builds usually have concrete coping, which is solid but rough to the touch.
Why Consider Pool coping
Another way of considering pool coping is to imagine this: a raw hole is dug into the ground and water is poured into it. Technically, you have a pool, but the edges will be stark, rough, and even sharp. Pool coping is the nice smooth, slightly rounded edges of concrete or flagstone. In many cases, pool designers create coping with overhangs or lips that create a contoured effect. Well-designed coping allows you and your guests to grab hold of the edge without coming into contact with bear, rough, unfinished concrete. The right pool coping can also make a pool appear bigger or smaller, as well as show off the light and colors in the pool design. Pool coping can be considered the lipstick of the swimming pool.
Types Of Pool Coping
The types of pool coping vary and the optimal type of coping depends on the material used to surface the pool. Poured concrete, flagstone, and natural stone are three of the most common types of pool coping. You can have pool coping made of travertine, marble, or anything else your heart desires. Some pool coping creates an overhanging lip, whereas others run flush with the wall of the pool. Ideally you can consult with a pool design specialist to optimize the aesthetics of the coping for your pool.

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text: I created this card for a family friend as he loves Graffiti. I was a bit stumped for ideas until I remembered a little book called Zenspirations – Letters & Patterning by Joanne Fink and had great fun drawing the letters and patterns. If you click on the link it takes you to Amazon. Dan loved his card by the way.


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The TMF members are cross-regional medical research networks and medical research facilities from all over Germany. They all build up and oprerate research infrastructures such as databases and biobanks and they all collaborate with numerous partners on al local, regional, national, or international level.
TMF members include the German Centres for Health Research, the German National Cohort, university hospitals, centralized biobanks, centres for clinical trials and many others.
Medical School of Ruhr-University Bochum - Central Biomaterial Bank RUB
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Center for Sepsis Control and Care
German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE)
German Bone Marrow Donor Center
German Ophthalmological Society e.V.
National Center for Diabetes Research
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases e.V.
Research and support framework e:Med - measures for the establishment of sytems medicine
Eating Disorders Diagnostic and Treatment Research Network
Evaluierung der Qualitätsindikatoren von Notaufnahmen auf Outcome-Relevanz für den Patienten (ENQuIRE)
Research Network Zoonotic Infectious Diseases - Coordination Project
Research network: 'Pathogenesis of Q fever'
Research network 'Host and viral determinants for susceptibility and resistance to hepatitis C virus infection'
Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine
German Breast Group Research GmbH
The German Biobank Node (GBN) is the central contact and exchange for the German Biobank community.
Establishment of a national register to evaluate and improve risk-adapted prevention of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Konsortium HiGHmed: Heidelberg - Göttingen - Hannover Medical Informatics
Interdisciplinary Bank of Biomaterials and Data Würzburg (IBDW)
Integrated Research and Treatment Center for Obesity Diseases
Integrated Research and Therapy Center for Transplantation
Interdisciplinary Centre Clinical Trials Mainz
Coordinating Centre for Clinical Trials Charité (Berlin)
Coordinating Centre for Clinical Trials Dresden
Coordinating Centre for Clinical Trials Düsseldorf
Coordinating Centre for Clinical Trials Heidelberg
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC)
Faculty of Medicine of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Medical Informatics in Research and Care in University Medicine (MIRACUM)
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Popgen 2.0-network
Pneumonia Research Network on Genetic Resistance and Susceptibility for the Evolution of Severe Sepsis
Routine Anonymized Data for Advanced Health Services Research
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrom Registry - RADaR
Smart Medical Information Technology for Healthcare (SMITH)
Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin an der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover
Register "Treatment-exit options for non-infectious Uveitis" (TOFU)
Medical Center – University of Freiburg: Klinikrechenzentrum (KRZ)
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"Jens Quistgaard, a celebrated Danish industrial designer whose clean-lined and immensely popular pieces for the Dansk brand of tableware helped define the Scandinavian Modern style for postwar Americans, died on Jan. 4 at his home in Vordingborg, Denmark. He was 88."
He was a prolific designer who really set a standard with his work for Dansk. I recently scored a huge lot of amazing Teak wood items that are up at auction this week, which inspired this post... but first lets take a look at some of the other things he is known for:
Kobenstyle Enamelware
Here are a couple pieces of Kobenstyle enamelware I've sold in the past:
Yellow Coffee Pot & Pitcher Set
Yellow Casserole Cooking Pot
And look at what is up on eBay right now:
Aqua Casserole Cooking Pot - according to the seller, the rarest color!
Yellow Nesting Bowls
Here's a drool-worthy set:
Dansk Designs IHQ Flameware Coffee Service
I love the simple style of the glassware I've seen, in great colors!
Green Glass Vase
Here's a cool ad showing a nice variety of glass:
Teak Wood
Ok, let's get to the Teak pieces that I was lucky enough to find! I bought them from a sweet woman who had them since she got married in the 50's... she was selling them to help raise college money for her granddaughter - isn't that nice? I wanted to keep them really, really, *really* badly - but practicality won out, as always.
Meat Serving Platter
Serving Tray or Platter - I actually got two of these!
Fjord Flatware - I got over 50 pieces of this amazing flatware, which I split up into place settings, except for my favorites, the iced tea spoons:
Awesome, huh? I love all of it! Click here to check out the rest - I have some trivets, coasters, napkin rings... a really unbelievable score!
In doing my research the most interesting thing I found is that the Teak pepper mills seem to be the most sought after - don't ask me why, but there is even a book about them for collectors:
They are cool, and there's several different shapes and styles... here's a couple that are up right now:
Dansk Teak Peugeot Pepper Mill
Dansk Teak Pepper Mill with Original Box
Oh wait! One other thing before I go -
Candle Holders
I also got a really cool cast iron candle holder and 2 boxes of the candles that were made especially for the Quistgaard holders:
There are several styles of these, this one I really love:
Cast Iron Candelabra Style Candle Holder
He actually designed a ton of candle holders - silver, teak, glass, cast iron - and if you are looking to add some Danish modern flair to your vintage decor, they are an affordable way to go!
Looking this post over I think it may be one of the longest ones I've ever done... it's ok, if anyone deserves it, it's Jens Quistgaard!


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Optech, the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of high-accuracy lidar 3D survey systems and productivity-enhancing workflow software, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Oceanology International 2014 conference in London, UK on March 11-13. Attendees are invited to visit Optech at booth G100, shared with sister company Teledyne RESON, to hear the latest news about Optech's coastal and marine mapping technology.
In the exhibit hall, Optech will be showcasing the outstanding results from the recent Optech CZMIL Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar survey off the Korean coast, where it demonstrated the accuracy, efficiency, and unique turbid water capabilities that has made it indispensable for the ongoing coastal mapping operations of US government agencies and other customers.
Optech will also reveal the new state-of-the-art turbid and muddy water solution complementing Optech HydroFusion, CZMIL's integrated software suite for planning surveys and processing RGB, hyperspectral and full-waveform lidar data into fused 3D topo/bathy environmental products. See the efficient and highly automated workflow that won CZMIL HydroFusion its own award, the recently announced MAPPS Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Award for Technology Innovation.
For users interested in an entry-level system able to collect bathymetric data in clear, shallow coastal waters, Optech will also demonstrate the capabilities of the Aquarius ALTM, an innovative, compact solution for collecting simultaneous land and depth measurements.
Finally, Optech will showcase the superior information content that resulted from fusing the 3D ILRIS data with the simultaneously collected RESON SeaBat multi-beam echo sounder data from the Costa Concordia disaster. The ILRIS Terrestrial Laser Scanner is known for accurately capturing 3D detail for bridge inspection, port infrastructure, and emergency response from safe locations. Visitors to our booth will also learn about its new remote control, enhanced workflow efficiency, and automated monitoring capabilities.
About Optech
Optech is the world leader in high-accuracy lidar 3D survey systems, integrated cameras, and productivity-enhancing workflows. With operations and staff worldwide, Optech offers both standalone and fully integrated lidar and camera solutions in airborne mapping, airborne lidar bathymetry, mobile mapping, terrestrial laser scanning, mine cavity monitoring, and industrial process control, as well as space-proven sensors. Accuracy and productivity matter!
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- 5 Apr 2013
Jacques Vert Group Plc and Retail Assist shortlisted for 'Supply Chain Excellence' award
It has been announced that The Jacques Vert Group Plc has been shortlisted with Retail Assist and Merret in the 'Supply Chain Excellence' category at the forthcoming Retail Week Technology Awards 2013.
Designed for multichannel retailing, the Merret supply chain solution was chosen to fuel the international and multichannel growth aspirations of the Jacques Vert Group and the newly merged Irisa brands. The merging Irisa brands took the Jacques Vert Group from 4 to 10 brands, and are now the UK's largest concession retailer, growing from 1000 to 1900 outlets.
The implementation of the Merret supply chain solution has been hugely successful in delivering efficiencies throughout the business, and in enabling the brands to trade seamlessly as a global and multichannel retailer.
John Bovill, Jacques Vert Group Commercial Director observes: "Appearing on the shortlist at the Retail Week Technology Awards is a great honour, and a fantastic recognition for the Jacques Vert and Retail Assist teams involved in this project."
Alan Morris, Retail Assist Executive Chairman comments: "We are extremely pleased to have been shortlisted for the Supply Chain Excellence award alongside the Jacques Vert Group Plc for our work on the Merret implementation and Irisa integration. We look forward to our continued partnership with them and supporting their future global growth."
The Retail Week Technology Awards aims to recognise excellence and technology projects that have led the way over the past year. The 2013 winners of 'Supply Chain Excellence' will be announced on the evening of Wednesday 19th June 2013. The ceremony is being held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.


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DIY Painting
Painting is one of the easiest ways to update the look of your home. You can change the mood of a room in no time at all. It's easy to paint your home – the key is taking the time to prepare the walls properly and getting the right tools.
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Preparing for painting
- Firstly, remove any peeling or flaking paint with a stainless steel tipped Rota Cota Scraper
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- Finally cover your floors and furnishings with Rota Cota Drop Cloths to protect them from paint splatters. You should also tape plastic sheets over doors to other rooms to help contain dust and fumes. Use two sheets, leaving one open on the left and the other on the right so they seal from dust but still let you walk through.
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Selleys Liquid Sugar Soap is ideal for cleaning grease and dust from walls prior to painting.


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Congratulations on a great Holiday Band Concert! The students of the Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band had wonderful performances! Thank you to all the parents, families, friends, and teachers that came out to watch the concert, including Principal Dr. Zietlow and Assistant Principal Mr. Cruz, as well as School Board President Sophia Tse and Board Member Olympia Chen! If you weren't able to make it, here's a clip of the finale!
Thank you to our fantastic booster parents for hosting a fun and successful Holiday Band Party! Thank you so much to the booster board and everyone who chipped in for the American Express Gift Card! Laura and I were shocked by your generosity. I am so humbled to be working for such an incredible group of students and parents at Gahr High School!
It's been an unbelievable marching season for the Gahr Marching Gladiators! Our students and parents were introduced to the exciting world of field show competitions and performed in the SCJA and SCSBOA circuits. Our 2013 production, "Outbreak," went undefeated in the SCJA 3A division, consistently earning top awards at every tournament!
Highlights from the Fall 2013 season included our August Band Camp and Showcase Concert; a football game before school started; "Can't Hold Us," "Summertime Sadness," and "Safe and Sound"rocking the home stands; the student, parent, and crowd reaction to our first place win at our first field tournament in six years; performing with Ross, Haskell, and Tetzlaff at Middle School Band Night; learning our field show opener drill with music in one week; that one time when our 8th graders were late from a parade and our equipment truck broke down on the freeway; qualifying and taking sweepstakes at California State Band Championships; being featured in the O.C. Register; and putting together and performing two wonderful Christmas parades. I am so proud of what the students have accomplished through their hard work and dedication. I am privileged and honored to be a part of such an incredible organization.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing team of parents that made this field season possible. Your hard work and dedication to the students and our program is invaluable. Thank you to everyone who has selflessly volunteered their time to make our kids look and sound so good. Thank you once again for all the truck loading, truck unloading, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, driving, transporting, fixing, repairing, building, chaperoning, pluming, sewing, disease-squaring, dry-icing, fundraising, lunches, breakfasts, brunches, organizing, planning, meeting, videoing, supporting, and cheering! Thank you to the Gahr High School administration and faculty who recognize the importance of the arts in a student's academic schedule support the program on so many levels.
I offer my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May your homes be filled with music, laughter, and love.
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MATTA Fair (2009) at The Zon, Johor Bahru
Entrance fee was MYR3.00 per person and children below 12 years old is free. Free gift 1) Pen, 2) Recycle Bag, 3) 3 small bottles of mineral water.
Many booths at the main hall including the Major Travel Agency. It was not really crowded, and it's easy for us to move around. (Unlike the PC Fair). If you want to collect the Bag & the Mineral water, you need to goto the second hall which is not far away from the main hall.
I noticed there were many Bank promoting their Credit Card at the fair, and makes me feel like a "Credit Card Fair" rather than Travel Fair. Sometime, really feel annoying about the sale person approach! Beside that, Time Sharing Company also had the heavy promotion. Another area we need to avoid it.
After all, the travel package promoted at the fair was not really attractive! It's just like they promote it from the newspaper. Some booth not even wanna entertain you when approaching the booth....like A'Farmosa. Surprisingly, I didn't see any booth from Airline, except Firefly.
My main purpose was actually get the contact from the fair to easy my future travel planning. One of it was Malaysia National Park.
Again, no attractive package to offer...
We were trying to search for the Best package to Sabah, but...disappointed. There was just a normal package available, that you can get it anytime along the year.
Anyway, I found it's good to get most of the local contact for Resort and Hotel. Especially for us, who love to travel locally very often...
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Edit: Axed the entirety of the original post. Rambled way too much, and never got the point across.
Here's the short version instead:
I will personally be content when tytool produces synced mpeg2 files. I can slap these on a dvd and play them back on my hardware no problem.
Letting me select three episodes to turn into a ready to burn DVD-SVCD image would be even better yet.
Allowing frame accurate editing of commercials would force me to name all of my children jdiner.
Identifying and suggesting likely commercial break points would force me to renounce all my worldly goods (aside from my dtivo and a pc to run tytool on) and become the high priest of the newly founded church of our lord jdiner.
PS - Any suggestions on the best way to store my tystreams until at least synced mpegs are possible? I have approximately 40 episodes of summer shows sitting on my tivo that I haven't transcoded - and the fall season's already started. I have a 240 gig tivo, and a gigantic amount of accessible network storage. I'm not afraid of running out of space, but I am very afraid of my files becoming corrupt while I try to wait for a better solution. Running RAID on the NAS is not an option at this time.
My current thought is to extract a copy of everything I haven't encoded yet and store md5sums to make sure bitrot doesn't set in. Should I wait to do this? I became confused on whether or not TyTool is currently discarding a header that may be valuable later on.


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You can study almost anything with me over Skype. From total beginner guitar lessons, highly advanced technique skills, Music theory, songwriting and song analysis. I will help you develop awesome guitar skills. You will have my full support after the lessons, and you will also have access Mp3's, pdf's, videos and all the supporting files from your student page.
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These are great for people who have never touched the guitar before. I will walk you through all of the steps, starting from the basic concepts as we will discuss how to sit with the guitar, how to use the guitar pick and how to play your very first song.
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Any operation of a commercial or real estate nature has tax implications. Our firm provides tax advice with a clear view to generating added value to our clients, designing structures that are focused on achieving tax efficiencies and covering tax risks, in an overall creative, efficient and orthodox manner.
We provide full tax transactional advice on M&As, spin-offs, corporate restructuring and real estate deals, joint ventures, partnership agreements and estate planning, as well as the design of association and contractual vehicles that are tax efficient.


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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Summer Starts Here
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Glad to hear you finally tried some fried curds Erin, and that you're going to continue blogging over the summer. Someone's got to make up for us slackers (ahem, me) who probably won't be posting very often (despite my best intentions of course). Best of luck in your internship...I'm looking forward to spending the summer back east myself, although as of yesterday, it finally feels nice in Madison!ReplyDelete
Thanks Tim, good luck with your internship too! I'm glad to hear Madison is finally starting to warm up!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Congrats on reaching the half-way mark in the program, Erin! :) Thanks for all of your feedback in the peer editing and I hope you have a great summer! I'm super jealous that you get to spend it in NYC! :)ReplyDelete
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Christianity declines in census as atheism rises
The number of Christians in England and Wales fell by more than four million in the last decade, the 2011 census has suggested, while the number of people identifying as atheists increased by six million over the same period.
Top 10 quotes of the week: Women bishops, bad boys and Rafa Benitez
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams slammed the Church of England, Taylor Swift enlightened us on her choice of men and Rafa Benitez says he can handle Chelsea.
The Church of England risks becoming an irrelevance
It may have escaped your attention but the Church of England Synod did not, despite all appearances to the contrary, vote against women bishops. Oh no. This is what Alison Ruoff, a lay member of the General Synod, told the BBC's Today programme this morning: 'Although the Church of England has said that yes, we're going to have women bishops we have to make what is described as proper provision for those of us who are conservative evangelicals.


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Middle school teacher heads to the end of the world for science education
Posted March 9, 2012
On Nov. 9, I stepped away from my eighth-grade classroom at O. Henry Middle School in Austin, Texas, and made my way to the icy worlds of McMurdo Station, South Pole Station and a remote site on the Antarctic plateau called AGO 4. I was participating in the PolarTREC program , which brings together polar researchers and teachers to help strengthen science curriculum in the classroom.
My initial impressions of Antarctica were striking. Stepping onto the ice from the belly of a huge military cargo plane, I was hit with a blast of cold air and blinding light. To the north and east were hundreds of miles of sea ice, to the south and west were snow-covered mountains. My adventure had begun.
As we left behind the sea ice and drove into McMurdo Station, the landscape grew more familiar. Dirt roads, vehicles and buildings made McMurdo feel more like a small mining town than an isolated research station.
Robert F. Scott and his men first built on Antarctic soil in 1902, when they erected a shelter called Discovery Hut. It wasn't until 1955 when the U.S. Naval Air Force constructed a base near the hut that McMurdo Station was established.
Over the years, the station grew, and humans altered the environment around them. Unusable goods such as oil drums and derelict vehicles were dumped into the icy waters of McMurdo Sound, landfills were added as more waste was produced, and untreated sewage flowed out into McMurdo Sound.
The Antarctic Treaty System , an international agreement to protect Antarctica both politically and environmentally, helped change this pattern by adopting the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty , which includes procedures to curtail pollution.
Instead of dumping trash into landfills at McMurdo, waste is carefully sorted and shipped back to the United States. In 2001, a sewage treatment plant was established and now only treated water is pumped back into the sea. There are strict protocols on avoiding and cleaning up fuel and chemical spills, and wind turbines were recently installed to lower fuel dependency for power.
To help ensure McMurdo is not reversing course, a research team from Texas A&M University , led by principal investigator Mahlon Kennicutt , annually monitors the level of pollutants like trace metals and hydrocarbons in the sediment. I had the incredible opportunity of spending four weeks with this team, assisting them in their research while reporting what I was learning back to my classroom through an online journal and live video chats.
We began by collecting sediment samples on the seafloor where debris and sewage have affected the ecosystem. To access the seafloor, we used a large machine to drill a dive hole through the six-foot-thick sea ice. A dive hut was dragged over the hole to allow divers to stay warm and keep the hole from freezing shut.
Photo Credit: Terry Palmer
PolarTREC Teacher Michelle Brown scoops up soil samples to be analyzed for pollutants.
Photo Credit: Michelle Brown
Texas A&M scientists Steve Sweet, left, and Andrew Klein handle a sediment sample from the seafloor.
Terry Palmer , our team member from the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M Corpus Christi , along with Steve Rupp, a professional diver with the U.S. Antarctic Program , dove into the 28-degree Fahrenheit water wearing insulated dry suits to stay warm. They returned with sediment samples and marine organisms, whose tissues will also be tested for pollutants. I was fascinated by the variety of life that would surface from the dark, icy waters: bright orange starfish, lanky sea spiders, and slimy polychaete worms were just some of the creatures that emerged.
We also collected sediment samples nine miles north of McMurdo Station at Turtle Rock. As we approached the sampling site, I noticed large dark shapes dotting the ice. About 50 Weddell seals, mostly mothers nursing their pups, greeted us. I was mesmerized by the seals and sat for hours watching them bask in the sun and listening to their grunts and strange creaking noises.
After our team collected sediment samples from the seafloor, we moved onto land. A computer program randomly selected sampling locations around McMurdo Station, including areas that had a higher likelihood of chemical or fuel spills.
Andrew Klein , the leader of our research team and a geography professor at Texas A&M University, and Joni Kincaid , his graduate student, taught me how to locate sampling spots using a GPS. We collected sediment samples and shipped them back to Texas A&M University to be analyzed for contamination by senior research associate Steve Sweet .
Our research team needed to collect sediment samples away from McMurdo Station to compare our results. We took a helicopter to Cape Bird, which sits on the opposite side of Ross Island, about 35 miles north of McMurdo Station. We passed by Mount Erebus, an active volcano, and miles of pristine ice to land on a rocky coast that had a strange and distinct mottled appearance.
The Cape Bird penguin rookery is occupied by about 35,000 pairs of breeding Adélie penguins. We collected sediment samples away from the rookery and spent the afternoon watching penguins. The short, sometimes clumsy birds would walk right by me as they traveled from their nests into the ocean.
After our sampling work was done, the Texas A&M group prepared for their return to Texas. I prepared for my next adventure: traveling to the South Pole and a remote field site.1 2 Next


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The Yuba River is very unique in its geography. During the decades of mining after the discovery of gold, the river was turned into a chalky off color mess that was virtually uninhabitable. When gold became more difficult to find, mining dredgers were used to remove thousands of rocks from below the Earth's surface to find the precious metal. The famous ponds of the Yuba goldfields were the results of such practices. Much of the ecosystem was lost as man ripped apart the mountains to find the precious element. To this day the remaining remnants of the past can still be found throughout the river. Concrete pillars, pieces of bridges, mounds of rocks, and endless fields of stone are some of the objects you will find when exploring this river. The Yuba river has recovered quite well since the turn of the century with many native species returning to call the river their home.
Yuba River
With the flows lowered to >600cfs for the rest of the year, fishing has become a little bit more challenging. The water is low and is gin clear. I was hoping to fish the egg bite but I didn't see a single salmon or redd while fishing. Most of the fish I hooked or caught were less than 14". There were a few anglers out but not too many. The sky was very overcast from the wildfires near by.
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Yuba River Secret Ponds
I remember when I was a kid, on a hot summers day my uncle took my dad and I out to fish the dredger ponds of the Yuba goldfields. My uncle had access to the ponds because the owners got finally got fed up with kicking him out so many times. Once we were through the gates we hiked all the way out to the numerous ponds that were just full of hungry 14"+ largemouth bass. I got skunked but my uncle and dad caught some of the biggest bass I had ever seen, the fishing there was amazing.
The majority of the Yuba goldfields is on private property and public access is extreme limited. If caught trespassing you will be fined and told to leave. Its good to do your homework before heading to the goldfields.
After fishing for trout I decided to hit up a pond that was on the public map. The same experience I had when I was a kid was relived, except this time I didn't get skunked.
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The hike back to my car was a killer, I ran out of water and it was hotter than hell in my waders. It just goes to show that there is always good fishing if your willing to go the extra mile to look for it.


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I found my hat pattern! That means I was able to make my daughter's winter hat. I did not realize how uninspired I was to make a new hat until I started making it. As it came together I remembered how much I love to make fleece hats. As I mentioned in my last post I have tweaked my pattern. I now have the perfect (for me) pattern for size 21" and 22" head circumference. The original pattern that I used was this fleece hat tutorial and if you browse through her gallery you will find the inspiration for this wolf hat.
Now onto my Works in Progress...
Prince Charming Quilt!!!!
I will have a post about it along with it's story later this week (hopefully).
Oh, yes, I did it. I started something new. I am not sure what it will be, but it is started. I have a lot of small scraps from my Nearly Hexagon Charm Quilt. It has been in the back of my mind wondering what to do with them. Last night I decided to make a scrappy block. Making a large block was a little harder then I thought it would be. What I ended up with was 4 - 4 1/2" blocks. I plan to make more blocks with other colour ranges. Please, if you have any suggestion on what I should do with these blocks, shoot them my way.
Progress Made
Christmas Ornaments, One nearly done - I am sure this will be ongoing until Christmas.
Flurry Wall Quilt, I have one more block made and 8 out of the 12 white blocks cut out. I should have had more, but my scraps that you see above distracted me.
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Nearly Hexagon Charm Quilt
Christmas Pillows
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Hello Jon! So you played one of the 'Space Zombies' in Oxygen…
"I think they're just called corpses."
Right, yes. Was this the first time you've had to play a moving dead body?
"Yeah, I've been a dead body a few times before, but never one that's been moving as such! Shall I quickly run you through what we did? At the time, there were roughly about 15 of us who had a rehearsal day with Ailsa Berk, the choreographer, and the movement was fairly straightforward. Obviously, we were being dead bodies, and we were in space suits that were actually quite big and bulky – and the space suits themselves were what was actually moving us along. So, movement-wise we had to remember that we were as relaxed as possible – because we were just corpses, and the movement was obviously controlled by the suit itself."


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Saint-Chely-du-Tarn, Lozere tourism & sightseeing
Visit Saint-Chely-du-Tarn (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)
The village of Saint-Chely-du-Tarn is in the centre of the Gorges du Tarn, a few kilometres to the south-west of Sainte-Enimie. Reached via an arched bridge across the Tarn river, it is a very picturesque village squeezed between the river and a cliff, on a large meander in the river and one of the highlights of a visit to the gorges.
Exploring Saint-Chely-du-Tarn
Note that Saint-Chely-du-Tarn is officially part of the commune of Sainte-Enimie, useful information if you are using a GPS to get here!
The village has an attractive centre with many of the timeless stone houses of the region against a backdrop of steeply rising cliffs. The river below the village is best seen from the bridge, from where you can also see two streams cascading into the river.
The church is the only remaining section of a monastery that once stood in the centre of Saint-Chely-du-Tarn, and is an attractive stone building with a decorative arched entrance and a square belltower with further arches standing below a wooded slope.
There are various narrow pathways and alleys to explore in the village, which has few major monuments but creates an exceptional ensemble. A little way up one of the paths that leads up the hill from Saint-Chely-du-Tarn is a small chapel set in a picturesque rocky shelter, called the Baume de Cénaret.
If the children are hot from all the steep streets head next to to the riverside where there is a small small river beaches where they will enjoy paddling. You can also see also the old water mill that uses the stream arising in the Baume de Cénaret.
In the vicinity
There is a great view down into the gorges and across the village from the road at the top of the gorges behind Saint-Chely-Sur-Tarn, but although it is only about a kilometre away you will need to drive quite a long way up the road behind the village to get to it - perhaps a ten kilometre drive.
There are numerous highlights elsewhere along the gorges, many with exceptional views - see Gorges du Tarn for details of our favourite viewpoints and villages.
You can find more travel ideas in the Lozere guide and the Languedoc-Roussillon guide.
Map of Saint-Chely-du-Tarn and places nearby
Visit near Saint-Chely-du-Tarn with France This Way reviews
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Lozere
Address: , Languedoc-Roussillon, , France || GPS: latitude 44.336, longitude 3.38395
Plan your visit to Saint-Chely-du-Tarn, Lozere
Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Gorges du Tarn: grand site of france (3 km)
- Sainte-Enimie: most beautiful village (4 km)
- Aven Armand (grotte): site of natural beauty (13 km)
- La Canourgue: village d'etape (17 km)
- Parc à loups du Gévaudan (wolves): zoo or wildlife park (18 km)
- Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux: site of natural beauty (18 km)
- Maison des vautours (vultures): zoo or wildlife park (19 km)
- Abîme de Bramabiau: site of natural beauty (25 km)
- Marvejols: recommended detour (25 km)
- Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux: site of natural beauty (27 km)
- Mont Aigoual: site of natural beauty (29 km)
- Mont Lozère: site of natural beauty (30 km)
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Glendevon's Errol Campbell hailed as ultimate public servant
Errol 'Mouly' Campbell, who served as councillor for the Glendevon division but who was best known for his community activism in St James, was eulogised as the ultimate people's person at a well-attended funeral at the Burchell Memorial Baptist Church in Montego Bay on Saturday.
The 65-year-old Campbell, who died on January 12 after a protracted battle with throat cancer, was hailed for his involvement in politics, sports administration, and social work in his community.
Julian Robinson, general secretary of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP), and Dr Wykeham McNeill, vice-president, spoke glowingly of Campbell's unwavering support for the party and its ideals, harking back even to his early participation in the PNP Youth Organisation.
"We have lost a stalwart, a man who was literally born into the PNP as his mother was a campaign worker over many years," said Robinson. "Mouly was one of those persons who did a great deal of grass-roots work for the party and was always advocating for those whose interest he served."
Donald Colomathi, his former colleague in the St James Municipal Corporation, hailed Campbell's community service, including the establishment of a self-titled football league that featured numerous teams from Glendevon, Norwood, and Bottom Pen, among others.
"He believed in promoting unity among the communities regardless of their political alliance," said Colomathi, referencing Campbell's long-standing belief that a community that plays together stays together.
Campbell's commitment to family and his concern for all children were highlighted in the eulogy, which was delivered by his son, Errol Emmanuel Campbell Jr, and a tribute delivered by family friend Hope Sterling.
"He was always seeking ways to better the community. Be it his annual back-to-school treat, the community football competition, or as president of the citizens' association, he was always doing something to better the community," said Sterling. "He was a believer, and once he set his mind to something, he would never stop until he got the desired result."
Campbell, who is survived by sons Emmanuel S. Campbell and Errol Emmanuel Campbell Jr, was interred at the family cemetery at Land Top in Chester Castle, Westmoreland.


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Something You Want is a webcomic written by Kira "qozxe" H.
Maitho Rothbauer is the new owner of his uncle's deli, and business isn't good. Things start to look up when an old flame returns and he makes a new friend, but everything goes downhill fast after he realizes his friend isn't what he seems.
Content warnings include mild suggestive content, depictions of violence, and gore.
I started SYW in September of 2015, completely as a joke. I never intended to actually make a comic with the story and characters I had been working on for a number of years, and drew the first few pages as a "what if" situation. And then I didn't stop!
More info to come soon as I update the website! Thank you for your patience!!


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English Bulldog wall art and stationery
This English bulldog wall art and stationery was inspired by the character and personality of the English bulldog breed. I love their little underbite so I had to include that! I also love all the wrinkles on their face that give them emotion and make you fall in love with them at first sight.


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Spaceweather.com(1) writes that an explosion on the sun on Nov. 6th, 2006produced a burst of radio waves so loud that one astronomer said "it sounded like a freight train rolling through." The source was an active sunspot, soon to become visible to us. In other solar news covered at their website, Mercury will cross in front of the sun on Wed. Nov. 8th at 11:12 AM PT-- a rare transit visible from the Americas.
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Iron Mountain Business Development Associate in Chicago, Illinois
At Iron Mountain we protect what our customers value most, from the everyday to the extraordinary, while helping them bridge the physical and digital world. Our people have the opportunity to bring their creativity to a workplace that thrives on change. Here, you will be part of a team that doesn't just embrace what's exceptional. It creates exceptional.
Title: Business Development Associate (BDA)
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The Business Development Associate role is responsible for selling Information Management (Records Storage & Secure Destruction) bundles to Mid-Market prospects mostly through phone activity through prospecting, networking, cold calling and executing on account plans and marketing initiatives to increase Iron Mountain footprint within the territory resulting in revenue growth and quota attainment.
Assesses customer's needs, determining appropriate Iron Mountain products and solutions. Develops and implements strategies and business plans through understanding the clients business model, planning and decision making channels from understanding the customer's value proposition and ability to explain how they differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
Builds customer relationships through strategic conversations to understand organizational business objectives and goals. Understands and influences a wide range of customer stakeholders (including Iron Mountain channel partners) while acting as industry expert to the customer.
Continuously prospects to develop net new clients and maintains a consistent 'pipeline' that enables meeting and exceeding quota attainment. Activities to support pipeline and account activity include, tracking activity in Salesforce.com, forecasting, conducting competitive research and knowledge of IRM product offerings.
Active within industry associations in the market to increase IM awareness, through attending tradeshows, reviewing whitepapers and keep current within market trends. Maintains a deep knowledge of customer's business trends, current macro and micro economic climate, and potential new business opportunities
Responsible for final account sales and revenue growth through leading negotiation process and ensuring an acceptable on time outcome from a solution proposal, pricing, profitability, liability, and SLA perspective for accounts to meet and exceed quota attainment.
BDA will be trained and prepared for the ultimate goal of transitioning to an outside sales, Mid-Market BDE at the end of 12 months.
Ideal candidates will have a background and knowledge of strategic account management, sales process and solution selling
Have the ability to influence and negotiate through proven sales skills and needs identification by aligning unique insights to key customer priorities
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Booking Fee £150
The Booking fee secures the time and services of the Photographer for the wedding and is non-refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation, it being the agreed loss suffered by the photographer due to cancellation.
Following payment of the booking fee, balance of fees due are to be paid: 30 days prior to the wedding
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All image sizes are nominal. The Photographer/s will provide a pleasing colour balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching owing to anomalous reflectance caused by a combination of certain dyes and materials especially man-made fibers causing moire. It is sometimes impossible to record on film or digitally the exact colour as seen by the human eye.
Retouching, digital manipulation and artist finishing is available to the Client as an optional extra.
All reorders shall be treated as an extension of this contract and no responsibility for error will be accepted unless orders are given in writing.
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The Photographer/s shall be granted artistic licence in relation to the poses photographed and the locations used. The Photographers judgement regarding the locations/poses and number of images taken shall be deemed correct. Due to the vagaries of the weather, time constraints and the willingness of subjects it may not be possible to capture all the images requested. In the event of poor weather that makes outdoor photography not possible, the photographer will provide a wide selection of candid/natural style indoor photography , group shots will be created wherever possible
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The due performance of this contract is subject to alteration or cancellation by either party owing to any cause beyond their control.
In the unlikely event of the assigned Photographer being unable to attend your wedding due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to appoint
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First dance should take place by 9pm wherever possible, if later please advise at time of booking.
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In the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be limited to the total value of the contract. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss.
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Rosedale Abbey,
North Yorkshire,
Five Acre View is a traditional stone built cottage set in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors. Our guest rooms are beautifully furnished to a high standard and decorated to complement the furnishings, tea and coffee making facilities, TV and an abundance of toiletries are all available in your room, to make your stay as relaxing as possible. Breakfast is cooked fresh to order in our country kitchen an in the summertime you can relax on the terrace which has uninterrupted views across our farmlandLess than one mile from the village of Rosedale Abbey, so you can leave the car and stroll to the village, where you will find three Hostelries serving a variety of food and drink, two tearooms and shop, a beautiful glass works and church, or try your hand at a round of golf at the family friendly nine hole golf course. Family pets are especially welcome at the Five Acre, and each morning they can have a sausage from breakfast and doggie treats, Throws, towels and welcome pack are provided, and our front garden is enclosed and illuminated making it safe for your pet, there are pet friendly places to eat and drink not far from us, and we will always help with recommendations on where to go and what to do.
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
16 April 2015
"Welcoming hosts, great place to stay."
Lovely accommodation, fantastic views, awesome breakfast, would recommend for those staying with or without a pet.
Rosedale Abbey,
North Yorkshire,
By Road:
From Pickering , take the A170 towards Thirsk. After Aislaby, take the right hand junction signed, Wrelton, Cropton, Rosedale. Stay on this road to the village of Rosedale. Stay on this road to the Village of Rosedale Abbey. Upon reaching the Village, pass straight through for 0.8 of a mile, until you reach the junction signed Castleton/Dale Head. Take the small left hand lane signed Five Acre View and Sycamore's Farm.
No public transport available.
- Radio
- Television
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Unlicensed
- Packed lunches provided
- Special diets available
- Ironing facilities
- Private parking
- Garden
- Totally non-smoking
- Central heating
- Electric shaver points
- Fishing
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
- Working farm
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Vegetarian diet available
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I have always been interested in home design and layout. Kitchens are an integral part of the home and designing a functional and beautiful kitchen for clients inspires me on a daily basis.
The thing I enjoy most about the design process is listening to homeowner's wishes and needs and using my knowledge to incorporate their ideas into the space.
Taking a customer's vision and working with them to bring their ideas to fruition is so rewarding to me!
Several years ago, we ordered kitchen cupboards from Kitchen Craft. The service was fantastic, a friend of mine recommended that we speak to Toni Ostroman, because she had a great experience working with her.
My friend was correct! Toni is patient and detail oriented.
She knows her products, and guided us to choose a kitchen that works with our busy lifestyle. We are so happy that we chose Kitchen Craft, and I highly recommend them as my favorite kitchen company to work with in Winnipeg."
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text: We spent the last week in the Riviera Maya at the absolutely beautiful Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe. It was so nice to get away and enjoy some R&R with my hubs and our friends. There was so much to do at our resort. It was only 20 minutes away from excursions and Playa Del Carmen but we decided to stay on site. Here are some pictures from our trip!


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Your bladder is c-r-a-n-k-y. That you know for sure. At the most inconvenient times—during an important business meeting, when you're in line at the checkout counter, or even when you're having sex—your bladder will just decide without warning or care that it needs to pee. Frankly, it's awful.
You may assume your urges are symptoms of an overactive bladder, because hey, that's what Google said it sounded like. The thing is, however, there are different conditions that can cause a high-maintenance bladder. If you're not sure which one you're dealing with, you may not get the right treatment to make it (and you) happy again.
"It's very difficult to get the results you're looking for with self-diagnosis and self-treatment," says Lauri Romanzi, MD, a urogynecologist in New York City. Misdiagnosing yourself with a certain kind of incontinence or bladder problem may cause frustration and anxiety, especially if you're trying to treat yourself and what you're doing doesn't seem to be working. "And, no surprise, the anxiety makes everything worse, particularly the overactive bladder," says Dr. Romanzi.
The only way to know for sure what's causing your bladder issues is to see your doctor. Still, knowing the three basic types of incontinence—stress incontinence, overactive bladder, and mixed incontinence—can help give you a clue to what's going on down there. Here's what each of them means, so you get on the right track to treat your symptoms.
1. Stress incontinence
"Stress incontinence is caused by a weakness in the urethral closure mechanism (sphincter), that allows urine to squirt out when there's a lot of abdominal pressure," says Dr. Romanzi. Typically, abdominal pressure increases when you sneeze, cough, change position, lift something heavy, or engage in high-impact physical activity, like running or jumping.
Stress incontinence is the most common type of incontinence in younger women, with the highest incidence occurring in women ages 45 to 49 years. Women who've been pregnant and had a vaginal delivery, or who have pelvic prolapse (when your bladder moves down from its normal place and pushes against the vagina) are also at increased risk for stress incontinence.
2. Overactive bladder
"Overactive bladder is caused by a bladder that is literally going into a urination reflex when you're not on the toilet—so it really is overactive," says Dr. Romanzi. The textbook definition of overactive bladder is urinary urgency with or without urge incontinence; there are four basic symptoms:
Overactive bladder and urge incontinence are more common in older women and may be associated with certain conditions that occur with age, like menopause, or cognitive and nerve problems.
3. Mixed incontinence
Mixed incontinence is when women have elements of both stress incontinence and overactive bladder symptoms. This tends to be more common in women who've had a few children, says Dr. Romanzi.
How to Treat OAB, Mixed and Stress Incontinence
Treatments options for incontinence depend on how the symptoms affect your life, but they usually include one or a combination of the following: lifestyle or behavior changes (such as avoiding bladder-irritating foods, drinking the right amount of water, or starting a bladder diary), medication, or surgery.
Kegel exercises can help treat overactive bladder, stress incontinence and mixed incontinence. "Kegel exercises can be done on your own, or you can get coaching with a pelvic floor physical therapist," says Dr. Romanzi. Here's more on how to do a Kegel exercise.
If Kegel exercises or lifestyle and behavioral modifications don't work to alleviate your overactive bladder or stress incontinence, then your doctor may recommend surgery or medications. "Ultimately for stress incontinence you may have a surgical procedure, and with urge incontinence you're more likely to end up on a chronic regimen of bladder medications," says Dr. Romanzi.


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Watch George Michael Sing Queen's Somebody To Love
25 December 2017, 16:30
Celebrate the late icon with this throwback performance, which sees him rehearsing for Freddie Mercury's tribute concert as Bowie looks on.
It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since George Michael left us on Christmas Day 2016, but his memory lives on through his immense talent.
This breath-taking clip sees the Wham! star singing Queen's Somebody To Love with the surviving members of the band during rehearsals for Freddie Mercury's tribute concert in 1992.
Not only does he provide an absolutely stunning rendition of the track, but the special clip also sees Seal and the late David Bowie bop along throughout and applaud at the end.
Watch the brilliant footage above.
As The Independent notes, Michael referred to it "the proudest moment of (his) career," but said it was "mixed with real sadness," due to the fact he had still not made his own homosexuality public, and that his then-secret-boyfriend would die of an AIDS-related illness a year later.
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness - which took place on Easter Monday 20 April 1992 - also saw the likes of Seal, David Bowie, Axl Rose and Annie Lennox perform to an audience of 72,000 at Wembley Stadium in a show which was broadcast to over 76 countries across the world.
The concert not only proved to be a fitting tribute to the world class performer who died due to a result of AIDS on 24 November 1991, but it also served to raise awareness and funds for the disease.
Watch George Michael's famous live performance at the Wembley concert here:


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Demand Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enel Green Power North America, Inc., today announced that construction work has begun on the company's groundbreaking renewable-energy-plus-storage microgrid at Marcus Garvey Village, a mixed-income apartment complex in New York City owned by L+M Development Partners.
Marcus Garvey Village in NYC is the site of a pioneering microgrid that uses li-on battery storage controlled by Demand Energy's DEN.OS software. (Credit: Demand Energy, Inc.)
The project achieves several significant milestones for New York City's power grid:
"We're proud to be designing and building the city's first lithium-ion battery-based microgrid," said Gregg Patterson, President and CEO of Demand Energy. "We've worked closely with the Fire Department and Department of Buildings in New York City to earn their approvals and achieve this milestone in storage deployment. Lithium-ion is a proven technology that offers multiple advantages over other chemistries, especially in urban installations. We look forward to bringing the benefits of this first-of-its-kind microgrid to the Village's owners and residents."
The Marcus Garvey microgrid consists of a 400 kW solar PV system and 400 kW fuel cell, supported by 300 kW / 1.2 MWh lithium-ion batteries and controlled by Demand Energy's Distributed Energy Network Operating System (DEN.OS™), which optimizes how these resources interact and perform. The system will reduce the property's power consumption by managing the generation and storage of renewable energy to save money through demand charge reduction. It will also provide resiliency during an outage, lower operational cost, deliver essential load relief for Con Edison, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A key technical aspect of the project is the ability of DEN.OS to ensure that the housing development self-consumes any energy it generates, without exporting to the grid. That capability directly aligns with Con Edison's Brooklyn-Queens Demand Management (BQDM) requirements, which facilitated the interconnection and permitting process.
New York City has long been a strong proponent of affordable housing like the 625-unit Marcus Garvey Village. More recently, the city has advocated for increased use of renewable energy and improved energy consumption and efficiency. This landmark project combines both initiatives, with the added benefits of energy security and resiliency in the event of a power outage, as well as revenue streams from providing useful grid services.
In September 2016, New York established an energy storage goal of 100 MWh by 2020, along with an expanded solar target of 1,000 megawatts by 2030. Storage is expected to play a key role in meeting the city's plans to cut greenhouse gases by 80 percent by 2050.
Source: http://www.demand-energy.com/
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Rekindle a flame in your walk with God, in your marriage and family, in your sphere of influence.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Mornings, Trains, and Crimson Cherry Tea
Hot crimson cherry tea or fresh ground fair trade Ethiopian coffee are both welcome accompaniments for escaped times in God's word. Reading, working through my newest Beth Moore Bible study book, or just time in the book of Isaiah refresh and rejeuvenate me.
LORD, be gracious to us;
we long for you.
Be our strength every morning, [...]
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high;
he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.
He will be the sure foundation for your times,
a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. (Isaiah 33:2, 5-6)
What are you drinking right now, and what have you been reading this week?
9 comments:
- Jennifer Dougan said...
ich auch, Cindy :)
- November 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Houseofmills said...
I am drinking a coffee and a great book I have read this week is called "same kind of different as me" by Denver Moore and Ron Hall. An AMAZING book. You have to read it.
- November 20, 2011 at 6:37 AM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Hi Houseofmills,
That coffee sounds delicious right now. Thanks for the book idea. What do you like best about it?
- November 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- cabinart said...
Which Beth Moore study? I'm in Esther, which seems like a lite almost trashy novel in contrast to Believing God!
Currently enjoying the 2nd run of my husband's french roast coffee (less caffeine that way).
And I LOVED "Same Kind Of Different As Me" - wow, powerful, true, compelling in a "what's next" sort of way.
- November 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Hi Cabinart,
My favorite Beth Moore studies so far have been "Believing God" and "Breaking Free." I haven't done "Esther" yet but I hear it's a lot lighter than her others. The study I'm doing right now is "The Psalms of Ascent." It's fine. Have you done her study on the tabernacle and tribes of Israel called "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place"? Really good.
Two votes for Ron Hall's book... okay, I'll have to check it out. :)
Mmm, your coffee sounds good and mine is just finishing brewing. Can't wait!
Have a great week,
- November 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Cheryl Barker said...
My hot drink of choice is hot chocolate :) I just finished reading What Difference Do It Make, the follow up to Same Kind of Different As Me (one of the best books I've read). So neat to hear more of the story and also to hear how Same Kind impacted the lives of others.
Happy Thanksgiving!
- November 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Cheryl Barker said...
Just saw the previous comments about Same Kind of Different As Me. Crazy how we're all talking about the same thing :) Looks like it's time for you to read it! :)
- November 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM
- cabinart said...
I read "Same Kind of Different" because of several recommendations on Cheryl Barker's blog!
As to Beth Moore studies I've done - Breaking Free, Believing God, Fruit of the Spirit, and now Esther. Whichever one I'm working on is my favorite at that time. Esther is definitely easier, but still full of applicable lessons. The thing that grabs me is Beth's ability to find things in verses I've been skimming my entire life AND her ability to tie in verses from all over the Bible!
- November 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Wow, Cheryl and Cabinart (Jana),
That is crazy that you both mention that book. I looked it up online today as a result, and will seek it out. Thanks. Cheryl, what do you like best about the second book?
- November 22, 2011 at 7:46 PM


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By now it's tradition: Every 4th of July weekend in New Orleans means one thing, Essence Festival. The iconic magazine for (and by) black women sets up show in NOLA for a long weekend full of events, empowerment talks and of course lots of concerts. Artists from all over the world head to the Crescent City for the fest.
It's important not to forget, however, that New Orleans is home to countless musicians, born and raised right here. From huge names like Lil Wayne and the late Louis Armstrong, to local brassbands who play street corners and local spots in the Frenchmen Street area. One such artist reps NOLA like no other; Fuse's very own star Big Freedia. Late last night, after Essence had said goodnight, Freedia and a few other New Orleans bounce acts tore down local venue Republic. Freedia and her friends reminded everybody what authentic New Orleans love and energy feels like.
From start to finish, the night was like one huge party. A celebration of love, music, and of course, ass shaking! First up were rousing sets from local bounce stars like 5th Ward Weebie, Ms. Tee and Partners N Crime. They of course killed it and set the stage for the Queen of Bounce herself, Big Freedia.
Freedia didn't hit the stage until about 1:30am, but the hyped-up crowd, filled with both NOLA locals and visitors from across the country, wasn't going anywhere. Freedia fans already knew it, but newcomers were about to find out that it was well-worth the wait.
Freedia ran through a generous mix of all her biggest hits, from "Excuse" to "Y'all Get Back Now" and more. Alongside her longtime dancers Skip, Tootie, Steph, and ReRE, the Queen Diva even twerked to bounce remixes of Drake's "One Dance" and Adele's "Hello." Yes, let me repeat that: There was a bounce remix of Adele's "Hello," and it was everything!
As she does at most of her shows, Big Freedia commanded the fans who wanted to twerk to take to the stage and shake their ass like their lives depended on it. The Queen's loyal subjects didn't need to be told twice. As Freedia's trademark song "Ass Everywhere" played, the stage was literally filled with bouncing asses of every size, shape and color. It was incredible and the energy was contagious as fans still on the floor and in the rafters were shaking their asses, too.
The always gracious Freedia closed the night by thanking her team of dancers, her DJ Juan, the venue Republic, her Fuse fam, and of course all the loyal fans who came out and showed out, not just for Freedia, but for bounce music and New Orleans. Essence Fest seems like it takes over New Orleans, but Big Freedia and numerous other NOLA artists will quickly remind you it doesn't have to be Essence weekend for them to shut down the club, the street, or any stage they touch.
Fuse's Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce is new every Wednesday at 11/10c. Watch the explosive trailer for the new season below:


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In a scene from the 2014 film Calvary, the protagonist priest, Fr. James, sits sullen at the town pub after having returned from visiting in prison a locally infamous young rapist and serial killer—and former pupil. Inspector Stanton hears mention of the meeting and at once earnest and accusing presses for the reason of Fr. James' visit. To this day Freddie Joyce has refused to divulge the location of his last victim's body, leaving an open wound for the people of County Sligo. 'Prisoners deserve spiritual guidance as much as anyone else. Maybe more so,' Fr. James defends, stoic. Offended, Stanton replies bitterly, 'Is that right? So they can find God and then say God has absolved them of all their sins and what they did didn't really matter anyways 'cause now they're saved?'
Divine forgiveness is a two-edged proposition. And this I mean two ways. At the same time that it cuts the bondage of our own wrongs, it severs us from our power to hold the wrongs of others against them. If it is Gød's to forgive, and no one else's prerogative, it is Gød's to forgive our enemy's and not our prerogative; if we consent to a program of divine forgiveness, we relinquish the right not to forgive. We see this pictured in Matthew 18's parable of the unmerciful servant as well as the entirely conditional promise of forgiveness that Jesus infers from his lesson on prayer: 'For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.' Paul too issues an emphatic, double command to the Colossians: 'Forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.' While this work of forgiveness is not always easy, I think there is an irresistible logic to its economy: as we are forgiven, we must forgive. Otherwise, we are as foolish as the servant who is forgiven a debt of billions only to thrash someone who hasn't paid back the fiver we spotted him, and we just as deservedly forfeit our debt cancellation.
There is a perhaps more troubling corollary to this idea, however. If we admit that Gød can forgive us without the forgiveness of the one we've wronged—that is, that Gød can forgive on behalf of the wronged one—we surely admit that Gød can do this for any penitent, even Freddie Joyce, even Kim Jong-un. Don't we? And does this mean, like so rightly offends Stanton, that 'what they did didn't really matter anyways 'cause now they're saved?' Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas protests similarly: 'No one, not even God, can substitute himself for the victim. The world in which pardon is all-powerful becomes inhuman' (Difficult Freedom, 20). Isn't divine forgiveness ultimately a usurpation of a victim's just prerogative to forgive or not, if only to be the first to forgive, to forgive in the process of one's own healing from the injustices perpetrated? I might enjoy the notion that I do not need to wait upon the slow, sometimes ne'er-coming forgiveness of humans, but I am disquieted at the notion that victims of sexual abuse can only hope to participate in a secondary, post-facto act of forgiveness, to know that their victimizer is freedom 'from the bondage of sin' even as they remain in bondage to anger, hate and the psychological or physical scars so carved. If it's justice, it's a questionable justice.
The answer, it seems to me, is not an easy one to swallow. Where the two edges come to a point is again precisely in parable of the unmerciful servant, where one's being forgiven is inextricably tied to one's forgiving. The Christian conviction is that every injustice is (also) a wrong committed against Gød. The psalmist says this perhaps hyperbolically when he writes, 'Against you and you alone have I sinned,' even though the sin spoken of is adultery and murder against Uriah, not to mention power abuse against Bathsheba, to say nothing of the sins thus effected against Uriah's family, the soldiers made complicit in the murder, etc. Yet at minimum, according to this conviction, Gød would uniquely be numbered among those wronged by every sin, thus bearing a prerogative to forgive or not for Gødself every case of injustice. If being wronged by someone amounts to having a card we can play against her, Gød is the only 'one' with a full hand. Thus, no one can play a card without Gød having a card to play against that same person. Hence another basic Christian conviction is that 'all have sinned' and stand condemned—if not by Gød Most Merciful than by history witnessing against us. Within this frame, cast as a debtor, each is at least in some respect ineligible to collect on the debts owed her, for if she holds to account then she will be held to account; or, better, if the victim does not bridge a relationship with the perpetrator, his relationship with Gød will be unbridged. If one plays in the economy of wrongs-keeping, one will lose by the very rules one seeks for advantage, rules that hold people at a distance according to transgressions against, and if one forfeits for the economy of wrongs-forgiving, one will enjoy the absence of these distances.
Does this mean that what oppressors do doesn't really matter if they receive divine pardon? By no means. First, because Gød's forgiveness is not inexpensive. It requires of course the forgiveness of others, but it also requires new rules in the economy of forgiveness—that is, of restored relationships—which includes attempts at restitution: 'If you remember that your brother or sister has something against you . . . first be reconciled. . . . Come to terms quickly with your accuser' (Mt 5:23-25). Being forgiven does not absolve of responsibility. Secondly, relatedly, those injustices that separate a victim and perpetrator are still a crucial, if tragic, part of the victim's own redemption. Forgiveness between Gød and the perpetrator does not dissolve the (broken) relationship between the perpetrator and victim; yes, the victim may lose the priority to forgive, but that relationship still remains to be worked out between the human parties. That remains the prerogative and responsibility of both, and the victim retains a prerogative not to forgive, with the caveat that taxing others for their injustices comes at an emotional, psychological and spiritual cost. In such a way, I'd want to suggest, divine forgiveness supervening onto human injustices does not diminish those crimes but perhaps lifts up an aspect, a corner of them, for a greater redemption, including redemption of the victim, who might suffer long the blood-poison of anger and the bondage of resentment without having the offensive possibility of forgiveness raised for him.
All that said, I do not believe that Stanton is wrong in the offense he takes or the anger that rises against Fr. James at this notion. The scene continues that the junior priest, Fr. Leary, intervenes ineptly,' 'Calm down; you don't know what you're talking about,' and earns himself a violent meeting with a nearby table. The idea that there's a complex theology behind all of this doesn't help. If Gød forgives, then someone can rape and murder children and be forgiven by Gød on the spot. We might praise Gød for that. We might curse Gød for that—or curse those who preach as much. But if we embrace Christ's forgiveness for ourselves, in the Christian program of divine forgiveness, it cuts both ways, and we do not get to choose one edge and be spared the other.