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This study is to explore the barriers, facilitators and strategies to promote participation in physical activity and exercise among adults experiencing chronic pain (pain lasting more than 3 months). The information gathered in this study will all health care providers to better meet the needs if adults in chronic pain.
My interviewer was Kyle Vader who is a physiotherapist at the chronic pain clinic I attend and the Principle Investigator on this study. I was asked questions about what prevents me from exercising, what would help and in participating in physical activity and what health care professionals could do to help encourage patients. I believe that we need work out classes geared at chronic pain sufferers to have a network of people that are at the same fitness level and provide the proper resources to access such classes and the information about what things they could do in their own home.
Research suggests physical activity/exercise can be helpful parts of self management for people with chronic pain. It's often difficult for chronic pain sufferers to do much physical activity. Results of this study will be presented at conferences and published in a scientific journal.
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Melton Town went a long way to achieving safety as they hung on to record a slender victory against fellow strugglers Bugbrooke on Saturday.
The clash at Digital Deadline Park was a real six-pointer with Town just six points and two places above third-bottom Bugbrooke at kick-off.
The visitors to Melton Sports Village knew a win would move them closer to escaping relegation, while dragging Melton into the basement battle.
The first half-hour was predictably nervous with both sides showing determination and confidence, but without being able to break down their opposing defence.
Bugbrooke had the first real chance when they broke into Melton's area. The run appeared to be halted by a good defensive block from Chris Hibbitt, but a penalty was awarded for what looked like a dive.
Keeper Middleton came to Melton's rescue with a great save to his right to stop Smith's spot-kick.
Melton's first clear-cut chance came on the half-hour when Cufflin-Stableford hassled the left-back, forcing a mis-pass to fall to Foster whose first-time shot was tipped over.
The resulting corner was collected by Cufflin-Stableford on the edge of the area who teed up Foster to place a shot into the bottom-left corner to give Melton a surprise lead.
Five minutes later Town almost doubled their lead when Lane went down the left, reached the byline and cut the ball back to Coser on the edge of the area whose shot just clipped the bar.
Bugbrooke had two great chances just before half-time to equalise.
The first came from their right as Weatherall beat two defenders and shot from a tight angle, forcing Middleton into a great save.
His second foray down the right saw another shot flash across the goalline, evading the oncoming Smith by inches.
Bugbrooke stepped up a gear for the second half in search of a goal, with Haskell causing problems down the left.
He forced Middleton into two great saves, firstly when he cut in and shot from 20 yards, before his next shot was tipped onto the post and wide.
With 15 minutes left, Clark was sent through by Lapworth, one-on-one with the keeper, but he was squeezed out by two defenders and the calls for a penalty fell on deaf ears.
Bugbrooke upped the pressure for the final 10 minutes, with Clayton, Hollis and Hibbitt blocking just about everything thrown at them.
Melton held out for a momentous win, but showed their inconsistent form is confusing players, management and supporters alike.
They next play promotion-chasing Lutterworth away from home on Wednesday (ko 7.45pm), hoping to upset the form book.


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Nurulize's Nu Reality: Desert Home VR portal on show at SXSW
We're showcasing our Nu Reality: Desert Home VR experience on the Oculus headset at SXSW Interactive this week. Visitors will be able to glimpse the future of VR first-hand, as they enter a highly detailed California vacation home and are presented with options to access a multitude of content options. The Desert Home is groundbreaking in its application and is the most photorealistic VR experience on the planet.
The Desert Home is designed to be a virtual vacation home where you can play, work, customize, share and be transported to other VR experiences. Once launched, users will be able to download and add new experiences, look at beautiful art objects, play games, share and customize the home to suit their own taste.
Philip Lunn, CEO of Nurulize comments: "This is a really exciting concept that we've been working on for some time. Imagine loading up the Desert Home, and exploring ancient artifacts, a spaceship from your favorite film, or the latest model of car you've had your eye on, all in incredibly rich real-time detail."
Nurulize sees the Desert Home as a comfortable portal or channel from where users will be able jump in and explore a wide variety of content. From an advertising perspective, the breakthrough, hyper-real environment will be a place that consumers can view and compare products without even going to a showroom.
Lunn continues: "The applications are almost limitless. Users will be able to load and interact with highly detailed, authentic content, and advertisers will be able to add sponsored content. We'll even be able to stream programming onto a TV in the Desert Home."
If you're at SXSW and want to experience the Desert Home for yourself on the Oculus headset, be sure to visit Nurulize on at stand #124, SWSX Gaming Expo, Palmer Event Center, Halls 1 & 2.
Nu Reality: Desert Home VR Experience introduced at CES 2015
NuReality replicates reality in unprecedented photo-realistic detail.
Nikon Booth CES 2015, Las Vegas, NV January 6th, 2015
Nurulize™ today introduces Nu Reality: Desert Home VR Experience that replicates a real mid century modern home in the desert with an unprecedented level of real time realism. Desert Home VR experience is where magical and entertaining things happen and can be shared with others.
For creation of desert home, Nurulize used a high end process of photographic capture using 36.3 megapixel Nikon D810 cameras with multi exposure HDR images and lidar point scanning to build a detailed and accurate replica of a real place. Binaural sound was captured to ensure accurate replication of the sonic signature of the location. In total, an area of nearly six acres was captured in high resolution and the recreation has been built with painstaking detail. All the content has been designed to run at high frame rate even at 4K that future proof's the VR experience. This is what VR is meant to be.
At the CES 2015 Nikon® booth #11041, four physical chairs are arranged in the same position as the virtual replica so when you put on the VR headset, your world view is shifted to the vibrantly colored interior of the desert home. Inside the room you find book on the table and when you peer at the book, a beautifully rendered solar system rises from the book and rotates before you. In addition to the VR experience on Oculus, the Desert Home will also be seen on an Eizo ColorEdge 4K color accurate monitor that shows the real-time scene with unprecedented color accuracy at 159 ppi.
"We've combined the best of both worlds, photographically captured reality and beautifully rendered computer graphics to create a memorable VR experience that leaves you wanting for more" says Scott Metzger Chief Creative Officer of Nurulize.
The preview is a taste of what is to come. Nurulize has many things planned for release of Desert Home with downloadable content. It's designed to be a place to relax, work or play with others in a collaborative way, or just sit on the porch and stargaze. Desert home is where you will be able to download and add new experiences, add beautiful art objects, and customize the home to suit your taste. Live feeds of Facebook® and Instagram® will stream into custom picture frames. You'll be able to watch tv on the screen in the room, or enlarge your monitor to IMAX® size to simulate a drive in theater. Manufacturers will be able to preview products in VR in a real environment showing them at their best.


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Not specific to one genre, I'll read YA, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy, etc. I also love Twilight fanfic!
A way too early confession of love bums me out. In theory it should be romantic, but it really just makes me think the author is so excited to get to the lovin that they skip the important build. It doesn't give your reader time to fall in love as the relationship progresses. I want to know why they love each other, and no, one cannot possibly know that someone has every single thing in common, is a sincere and caring person, or is going to be the best ever in bed after two conversations. Why do authors keep doing this??
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SLIPPERY ROCK — There weren't any Major League scouts watching Joe Rock pitch Monday. But had there been, they would have been impressed.
Once again, the talented, 6-foot-4 left-hander led Hopewell to another victory with a dominant performance.
In a 5-0 win over Grove City in a first-round game of the PIAA Class 4A playoffs, Rock pitched shutout baseball for 6 and 2/3 innings. He allowed only three hits and struck out 15.
"I just go out there and do what I do best," said Rock, an Ohio recruit who may get picked in the latter rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft, which began Monday evening.
"Throw strikes and let the fielders behind me make plays."
Defensively, Hopewell didn't commit any errors in game played at Slippery Rock University's Jack Critchfield Park. But really, the Vikings didn't have many plays to make.
Of 21 outs, 16 were strikeouts — 15 by Rock and one by reliever Tyler Pigoni, who got the last out once Rock reached the mandatory 100-pitch limit.
Rock struck out every batter in Grove City's lineup at least once. Four of the Eagles struck out twice and one whiffed all three times he came to the plate.
"I had the kind of stuff today that allowed me to do that," Rock said.
Rock, who's 9-2 this season, was at his best after getting into a first-inning jam.
He opened the game by walking Grove City's lead-off batter Ben McNight. Carter Chinn followed with an infield single. Then Lance Craig ripped a hard single to left field.
Bases loaded. No outs.
No problem for Rock.
He got out of the jam by striking out the next two hitters and getting the third out on a ground ball.
"How about Joey getting out of that first-inning jam?" said Hopewell coach Mike Shuleski. "That was tremendous.
"That's one of the things I noticed about him early in his career when he was a sophomore … his composure. That's one of those intangibles I hope people recognize about him. He's a guy who commands the mound and has command of his own mental approach out there."
It was Rock who got Hopewell into the state playoffs by pitching a one-hitter last week in a 4-1 win over Greensburg Salem in the WPIAL third-place consolation game.
"He just gets better and better as a game goes on," Shuleski said, "and better and better as the season has gone on."
Rock won't be able to pitch Thursday in the quarterfinals against Ringgold (17-4). But he's the main reason why Hopewell has gotten this far.
"We didn't play a perfect game today but we got the job done," Rock said. "We did what we had to do to win."


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You can save them for the next round, Judge Jed Rakoff told the SEC.
The SEC asked the Court to allow it to add to its current lawsuit against Bank of America charges relating to the bank's alleged failure to disclose multibillion dollar losses.
The AmLaw Litigation Daily has a full report.
Judge Rakoff's ruling did not address the merits of the charges, but just noted that he wanted to go ahead with the planned March trial date. Meeting that deadline would be nearly impossible if new charges were added.
The trial will therefore address the charges in the current complaint relating to the bank's alleged failure to disclose to shareholders that Merrill employees would be paid billions in bonuses.
It was a big day in the case -- not only did Rakoff decline to allow the SEC to amend its complaint, but the SEC also announced it would not be bringing charges against any individual executives or attorneys at Bank of America's law firm, Wachtell.
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China's former security chief Zhou Yongkang will face a closed-door trial after formal charges are filed against him for leaking state secrets.
Zhou has been expelled from the ruling party, the official Xinhua News Agency reported in the early hours of Saturday, citing a party statement. The decision makes him the most senior Chinese official to face charges of corruption since the communists took power in 1949.
An investigation found that Zhou "seriously violated the party's political, organizational and confidentiality discipline", the report said.
Zhou abused his powers to help his friends make profits, accepted "huge bribes" personally and through his family, had multiple adulterous relationships, and traded favors and money for sex, it said.
Zhou's expulsion indicates that President Xi Jinping has strengthened his grip on power, overcoming resistance from some factions within the leadership who were seen as unhappy that he was ending an unwritten code of immunity for former top leaders, Bloomberg News said.
Xi is using Zhou as the highest-profile "tiger" netted in his two-year anti-graft campaign that he says is essential to keep the party's legitimacy, Bloomberg added.
The Xinhua report did not provide details of the "state and party secrets" Zhou allegedly leaked. But Zhou, as one of the party's nine-member standing committee before his retirement in 2012, had access to practically every information, including the most sensitive ones, available to the ruling elite.
Zhou also commanded China's massive domestic security apparatus, including public security, courts, prosecution and spy services, from 2007 to 2012.
China's criminal code prescribes that a suspect shall not be tried publicly if the case involves state secrets, according to Bloomberg.
"The Zhou case may be publicly billed as the biggest anti-corruption story but the crux of the matter of the case is about putting an end to the de facto immunity Politburo Standing Committee members enjoyed in office or in retirement," Steve Tsang, head of the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham, was quoted sa saying.
Keeping the trial secret would make it easier for Xi's opponents "to allow this to proceed, as it would attract less attention than a public trial", Tsang added.
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While trying to figure out how to connect my stereo, cable DVR, flat panel TV, Wii, xBox 360 and hopefully an AppleTV, I now have more questions than answers.
I am NOT trying to build the Ultimate Home Theater setup. What I DO want is to combine all the pieces and make them work if possible. The TV is a Philips with every type of connection possible. Stereo is also Philips component system that is 10 years old, so no HDMI or Component plugs. Cable DVR has all the plug connections available. Wii and xBox 360 are component plugs and the AppleTV has plenty of choices.
Looks like I will need a switch box to plug everything into so we can manage the cable clutter, but it looks like I have to choose between HDMI or Component as I haven't found a combo type switch box yet. Or should I look for an "All in One" Home Theater to cut down on all the different pieces? My wife found some Philips systems at Best Buy and one of them has some very good reviews on it.
My wife and I want the cables to disappear and all components to be out of sight in the new entertainment cabinet. Wireless controllers for the gaming boxes mean we don't have cables to trip over, so those boxes can go behind the glass too.
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As far as a visual difference between the two connections, I can't see one. I have used both Component and HDMI for HD stuff and it looks the same to me. The advantage HDMI has is that it also carries audio on the ONE cable.
My setup is as follows:
Tivo HD, Sony PS3, Toshiba HD DVD, Apple TV connected to my Octava HDMI + Optical Audio Switcher (this switcher totally rocks!)
I use optical Audio into my Bose receiver from the switcher.
You can never go wrong by doing the right thing.
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Dave: the answer to your question depends on how you define "work." Up until now, "work" mostly meant "workaround" and not an easy-to-use integrated solution across brands and components.
There may not be an easy or really slick solution to your existing A/V system. But, the answer may not be far away (if you're willing to buy an entirely new A/V system ). See HDMI-CEC below.
This report might help you somewhat with the HMDI vs. component question. The very best HDTV's can only now process 10-bit information; the very best analog (component) hardware can only receive 63dB signals (10.5 bits). You will probably notice the visual difference with good Blu-ray sources over HDMI (HDMI showing less noise than component connections). Human vision can only see about 7-bits of luminance at a given instant, so this equipment is reaching certain limits in human perception.
Here's a more thorough, but more technical, explanation of HDMI-CEC. Maybe this Standard will better serve your needs in the near future.
The A/V manufacturers have fought a protracted battle opposing control standards, for fear of losing market share or losing their branding features. But their duplicity shows through, because not a single manufacturer introduced a unified control system, even within their own brands and hardware. The diversity of commands in "universal" remotes is almost infinite - there is no integrated control system to minimize wiring and peraphernalia. Ironically, one of the manufacturers' most distinguishing brand characteristics has been lots of wires without any integration whatsoever.
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Do you and your family make gingerbread houses around Christmas time? If you do, you know how much work it takes to put one of these things together the right way! One wrong move and BAM — your gingerbread walls are on the ground. Talk about pressure. Add on another layer of stress when you … Continue reading
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Christmas 2014: Decking Our Halls
I'd just like to apologize right off the bat because I have been MIA this month. I bet you're all just as busy — what with Christmas being only 15 days away! Can you believe it? I started shopping early this year, so I've only got the hardest people left to buy gifts for… and … Continue reading
Christmas: Our tree is up!
You know what seems to happen to me every year? I lose my ornament hooks I had the year before. How could you lose such a thing, you ask? Well I'm not sure! You'd think they would go in the holiday box with all the other decorations… But maybe they were so tangled and infuriating … Continue reading
Christmas Music: Michael Buble edition
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To say that transfusion medicine has an increasingly important role in the life support of critically ill patients is an under statement. The knowledge that veterinary professionals have on companion animal transfusion therapy has drastically intensified since the first blood typing experiments were done on canines back in the 1960s. Today, the veterinary community has not only recognized the many different blood groups for canines, but our understanding of what exactly happens to an animal when a transfusion is administered has revolutionized how we can be certain we are providing the right therapy for our patients.
It may sound trivial, but transfusion medicine all starts with a blood type. Blood types are genetic markers on RBC surfaces that are antigenic and species specific. In other words, the presence of a specific antigen on a red blood cell surface is unique and determines that animal's blood type. Furthermore, a set of blood types of two or more alleles comprises a blood group system. Think of alleles as variations of a gene—one allele can give a canine a positive type while another can give it a negative type. There are over a dozen blood group systems that have been recognized in dogs; however, only six are clinically significant. These are referred to as dog erythrocyte antigens, with the abbreviation DEA followed by a number. So far, the recognized blood types in dogs are DEA 1:1, 1:2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
So what does this all mean? When you blood type a canine with an in–house kit, you are determining whether the dog is testing positive for DEA 1:1 (giving it a positive blood type) or negative for DEA 1:1 (giving it a negative blood type). Furthermore, complete blood typing (which can only be performed at a specialized lab) can show if that animal is also positive or negative for the remaining antigens 3–7. For example, a dog that is blood typed DEA 1:1 negative can also be positive for the DEA 3 antigen and so forth. On the other hand, a dog can be typed DEA 1:1 positive and test negative for the remaining antigens. The only recognized "universal" type is the dog that is negative for all of the anti¬gens except DEA 4; laying to rest the claim that all negative dogs could be "universal donors."
So why is this important? Why can't I just give a dog negative or positive blood? Canine serum can contain antibodies against a specific antigen, especially if that animal has received a transfusion in the past. The DEA 1:1 and 1:2 are the most antigenic and are of the most clinical importance. Delivery of DEA 1:1 positive blood to a negative dog (especially a dog that has received a previous transfusion) will likely elicit a strong alloantibody response otherwise known as an acute immune mediated transfusion reaction. Clinical signs of such a reaction are associated with an anaphylac¬tic reaction and may include tachycardia, vomiting, shock, hemolysis and possibly cardiac arrest. Signs can occur as early as five minutes into a transfusion with the administration of only a few milliliters of the wrong blood Reactions can also occur in canines that are negative for DEA 3, 5 and 7 and receive blood that is positive for those antigens. These reactions can be immediate or delayed, resulting in hypersensitivity anywhere from 3–14 days post–transfusion. Signs may include fever, falling PCV or hyperbilirubinemia.
The take home point is to ensure that the blood product you are about to deliver is compatible with your patient. The best way to do this is to cross–match your donor's blood to your patient. Whereas blood–typing tests reveal the blood group antigens on the red cell surface, blood cross–matching tests indicate the serologic compatibility or incompatibility between donor and recipient. A major cross–match is performed by combining the donor's red blood cells to the recipient's serum. In essence, this is done to detect the presence of alloantibodies in your patient that would react to or reject a donor's red blood cell antigens. A minor cross–match is performed by combining a recipient's red blood cells to a donor's serum, detecting an incompatibility of a donor's antibodies against a recipient's red blood cell antigens. A major cross–match is of greater concern because it can predict whether or not a patient will attack the red cells it receives, which can result in an acute hemolytic reaction (meaning the patient's immune system will attack and destroy the transfused red cells). This means that reasons behind giving the transfusion, whether it is anemia, hemorrhage or decreased oxygen–carrying capacity are null and void because the patient will be receiving no benefit from it. Canines receiving a blood transfusion can develop antibodies against a specific antigen; therefore, they should absolutely be cross–matched for any subsequent blood transfusions.
If a dog lacks any antigens on its own red blood cells, receiving a transfusion containing "foreign" antigens will most likely elicit an immune response. An immune response can mean anything from a complete anaphylactic reaction that can result in death to delayed hemolysis of those red cells days to weeks later. Either way, you're eliminating the reason for the transfusion in the first place.
Like most theories in this world, we have learned an extensive amount of knowledge through experimentation. The original idea that dogs simply had two different blood types and that we could easily transfuse them with blood from a donor of the same type is an idea of the past. The discovery of different antigens on the red blood cell surface and the adverse effects of antigen/antibody relationships of dogs have provided veterinary professionals with a more advanced outlook on transfusion therapy. Although it is not possible to immediately know all the antigens that a critically ill patient's blood possesses, knowing their blood type for certain and knowing the specific antigens of our blood donors can greatly affect the outcome of any necessary transfusion. Through the use of blood typing and cross–matching, we can predict whether a patient receiving a blood transfusion will, first and foremost, be compatible with it and that the transfusion will deliver its desired effect. Knowing the contrary relationship of antigens and antibodies, we can safely assume that the introduction of any foreign antigen into a patient has the potential to stimulate the patient's immune system to respond negatively. So remember, strive to obtain a canine's blood type before offering any kind of transfusion. If a blood type is unavailable, transfusion with "universal" (that is blood that lacks any undesired antigens) blood should be the first choice. This will hopefully prevent any negative immune response and allow a transfusion to achieve its desired affect. Most importantly, cross–matching should always occur beforehand to ensure that the donor's blood is compatible with the patient.
Do you regularly give blood transfusions in your practice?
Do you always blood type the patient prior to the transfusion?
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Recent Studies
Previously, there were many studies carried out regarding weed and ADHD. Most of these were focused primarily on cannabis use disorder, which happens to be the official term of marijuana addiction.
In 2013, a study concluded that 35 percent of adolescents with ADHD had utilized some type of substance compared to 20 percent of teens without this medical condition.
Most teens confirmed using alcohol and cannabis. However, it is vital to understand that there is a very complex relationship associated with ADHD, Adderall and weed.
First Reaction
When diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, most patients will attempt to seek out a medical prescription for Ritalin or Adderall. Most patients will be diagnosed as children and they'll often be put on these dangerous drugs at a very young age.
A recent study carried out by the CDC concluded that more than 10 percent of American children five to 17 had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2013 and 2015.
Adderall and other stimulants undoubtedly help these individuals.
These drugs can help people having difficulty paying attempt focus and complete their objectives.
Sadly, Adderall comes with an abundance of negative side effects, including headaches, delayed growth, nausea and even anxiety. Adderall is commonly used by students and adults, who need to stay up later to get their work done.
Getting an Adderall prescription is actually much easier than you could ever imagine. Addiction and dependence are two other risks associated with this medication.
Can Weed And Adderall Be Mixed Safely?
Mixing two medications is often a bad idea. This is definitely true, if you happen to suffer from heart problems. Nevertheless, mixing weed and Adderall is not considered very dangerous. The most startling side effect of mixing these two substances would be increased paranoia.
Many patients actually use weed to offset the negative side effects associated with Adderall. This would include trouble sleeping, anxiety, nausea, and loss of appetite. It is also possible to use weed after using Adderall to come back down and prepare for sleep. There is no evidence that mixing these two substances is dangerous.
Is Weed An Adderall Replacement Or Vice Versa?
During the past few years, new studies have concluded that weed may actually be able to alleviate the common symptoms associated with ADHD. There are many people that use both drugs simultaneously. This could change in the future.
More individuals may begin switching from Adderall to weed.
Studies show that people suffering from ADHD symptoms can achieve the relief that they need by using weed alone. Marijuana is known to decrease irritability and hyperactivity, while also improving concentration.
Suffice to say, weed could very well be a good replacement for Adderall.
How They Impact The Brain
Weed and Adderall both impact the brain, but they do so differently. Adderall is effective for combating ADHD, because it is capable of stimulating the release of dopamine in the brain. Weed is slightly different, but it can also be effective for the same purpose.
It really depends on the ECS, endocannabinoids system, and how it interacts with dopamine. In 2009, a study found that people suffering from ADHD and ADD had higher levels of anandamide, which happens to be similar to THC.
Higher levels of anandamide will cause the brain to use the dopamine too quickly. It is possible to supplement the endocannabinoids system by utilizing THC. In return, this will increase dopamine concentrations and also activate the associated neurons.
Is Weed Safer Than Adderall?
Adderall has been approved by the FDA. In fact, the United States government claims that the drug is completely safe. Adderall is considered a Schedule II controlled substance. Weed is classified as a Schedule I drug and is considered to have no medical value.
Nevertheless, there are many risks associated with Adderall. In fact, the long-term effects associated with Adderall are much more severe than that of cannabis.
The long term effects of Adderall include hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, mood swings, heart disease and even panic attacks. The risks really go on and on. While it isn't talked about very often, Adderall abuse is a serious problem in the United States.
Nevertheless, Adderall abuse is easily overshadowed by America's opioid problem.
In 2011, it was estimated that America had nearly fifty million stimulant prescriptions. That number is far higher today and the United States prescribes stimulants more than any other country on the planet.
Tips For Replacing Adderall With Weed
The good news is that weed is undoubtedly a suitable replacement for Adderall. Nevertheless, making the switch won't be easy for some individuals. This is the case, because weed is still illegal in many states.
If you happen to reside in a state where weed is legal, you'll have plenty of options at your disposal. Choosing the right strain of marijuana is absolutely pertinent. Most individuals will receive enormous benefits by sticking with a sativa strain.
This is true, because these chemicals are very beneficial for enhancing mood and improving focus. Some of the best weed strains for replacing Adderall will include Sour Diesel, Cinex, Jack Herer, and Green Crack.
Just remember that smoking weed is not your only option. It is possible to consume weed through many other methods. For instance, you could invest in weed brownies, THC pills, oils or other alternatives. It's important to know that you can easily fail a drug test with Adderall just like with weed.
In order to replace Adderall with weed, you're going to need to experiment a bit to find the right dosage for your individualistic needs. It is wise to take notes along the way, until you pinpoint the very best dose.
You should also experiment with other forms of weed, until you find the one that you like best.
Best Options For Children
If you're looking to treat a child with ADHD, you should consider CBD. Choosing cannabis oils with a CBD to THC ratio of 20:1 will help, without any psychoactive side effects. Many adults have achieved great results with these products.
On top of that, you can purchase CBD online and have it shipped to your door, as long as the THC content is .3 percent of less.
This ensures that everyone can realistically replace that dangerous Adderall with the much safer marijuana.


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Hello, I am Miss Young. I received the following email. It is about
a charitable donation. It works just like a lottery scam. The scammers that sent the letter, wants me to pay them. I will not get anything from them. They will keep asking for more money until I give up or run out of money.
Go to the lotteries page to see
more stories on fake donations and lotteries.
If you received a similar email, you should go to the homepage to read more about 419 fraud.
From: Disbursement Officer [mailto:email@example.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:48 AM
Subject: DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT
The Children's Charity
4300 Still Creek Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia
Canada V5C 6C6
Dear Sr,
I am Mr Allard Baker ,I have been assigned by the children charity foundation Team to process your payment file. I wish to Congratulate you on your Grant.
Based on the random selection from millions of internet and credit card users worldwide your name was selected among the lucky recipeints to receive the award sum of $5,300,000. usd as donation /aid from the children charity foundation organisation.
Meanwhile as for now everything seem to be working in your favour, all that we require from you now, is your maximum cooperation for smooth transfer of your money through our paying bank .
You are required to fill out the grant verification form attarched bellow and return to this office via email for proper verification.
You are also required to send us a scanned copy of your valid Identity
Note That your funds have been insured and no deductions whatsoever of anykind can be made from your funds you are also to keep all informations confidential untill you receive your funds to avoid mix up,which cases we have had before in this office.
You will be totally responsible for your travelling expenses if you choose to come over to claim your funds.
You will be totatlly responsible for the electronic wire transfer charges.
You will be totally responsible for the courier charges for the delivery of your check.
When we receive your filled form we will send you more informations on the option you choose.
Upon the reciept of the duelly filled claims form, I will will notify the British Gaming Board (BGB), so as to give approval to our paying bank,the permission to make the transfer of your grant
Congratulations once again on behalf of the board of trustees of the children'scharity foundation.
Yours Faithfully,
Allard Baker
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Plastering Contractors Team
Alex Plastering Contractors has a team of professional London painters and London decorators to cater you with all painting and decorating services, such as:
- Plastering
- Wall papering
- Interior painting
- Texture painting
- Exterior painting
- Decorative painting
Painting and decorating cover an important phase of home remodeling; hence, you should never ignore it or underestimate it. For internal and external beauty, you must cater painting and decorating services from professional London Painters and London Decorators.
Painting is definitely the last, but not the least phase of renovation. This part needs to be done perfectly in order to get an attractive look. If you install all fancy accessories but ignore painting and decorating then all those fancy accessories will never spread their charm.
London Painters and London Decorators at Alex Plastering Contractors provide services like painting, decorating, remodeling, and installation for bathrooms and kitchens. We can set you up with fixtures, fix plumbing, electrical wiring and plastering. Roofing, guttering, flooring and tiling are just some of our many other skills.
Contact us to get all your painting jobs done.
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President Barack Obama finally reacted to the news that Wall Street had paid itself $18 billion in bonuses after taking hundreds of billions in bailout funds. There's a lot less to his new policy, however, than meets the eye. (Note: this might actually be a good thing, since government controls on compensation are probably a terrible idea.)
Here are your five takeaways.
- The strictest limits only apply to AIG, Bank of America
and Citi. You read that right. Barack Obama made a
major policy statement about three companies. The $500,000
limit on compensation will only apply to banks or financial
companies that receive "exceptional assistance," a strange new
phrase that somehow doesn't include taking billions of dollars
from the TARP. Basically, you can't trigger these limits until
you have failed so badly that you need a special government
program to bail you out specifically. So far that's AIG, Citi
and Bank of America.
- Everyone else just has to say what they are paying their executives. Yup. All the other banks receiving TARP funds can pay anyone as much as they want. They just have to disclose the payment to shareholders and offer shareholders a "say on pay" vote on proxy statements. This is a change to existing policy, which only requires disclosure and not a shareholder vote. The "say on pay" won't do much to limit pay but may empower special interest groups over general shareholders.
- Pay limits only apply to "top executives." The chief executive and about four other people with "chief" in their titles will fall under the new rules. But if you are, say, the head of Global Double Down Ultra Leveraged Mortgage Backed Securities Trading at Citi, where the strictest limits apply, you can still be paid twenty million bucks. That's because this regulation is fighting the last war: battling against self-dealing executives rather than trying to restructure the way Wall Street rewards traders and bankers who put their entire firm at risk.
- Clawbacks for fraud but not for
stupidity. Let's say you put your firm into a
huge trade, like buying a mortgage centered bank focused on
southern California. You got a huge bonus for that. Probably
tens of millions of dollars. A couple of years later, it turns
out that buying that bank was the worst idea in human history
and has bankrupted your company. Can they clawback your bonus?
Not a chance. The clawbacks don't apply to trades that go bad
or were just plain dumb. Only real frauds, who lie on financial
statements, will get their pay clawed back.
- Golden Parachute limitation means you should get paid up front. There are two rules on Golden Parachutes. If you run AIG, Citi or Bank of America, you can't have a "get rich quick" exit plan at all. If you are one of the top twenty guys at those places or a top executive at anyone who got TARP, you can only get one year's pay on exit. In short, make sure you get paid while running your trading desk or brokerage unit. Don't count on those big retirement paydays anymore.
There are a bunch of other things in the new regs, including a silly point requiring board approval for a corporate jet, renovating your office and throwing parties. We're still looking into the policy. But as far as we can tell, it's far less intrusive than anyone expected.


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In a world where fast food and quick-fix diet plans are everywhere, it's easy to take a detour from the path of healthy eating. A lot of times it can be hard to change our weight and our lifestyle because we're not even sure what the real problems are. Whether you struggle with cravings or just can't seem to get on board with quinoa, there are many food issues that millions of women struggle with. Luckily, for every diet issue, there is a totally doable solution that can help wiggle you out of your food rut. Check out the list below for some of the most common signs your diet needs a few touch-ups, along with a handful of solutions to help you get back on track!
1. You are constantly hungry after you eat. If you feel hungry after your meals, it's time to check what you're putting in your body. Are you eating enough healthy fats and whole grains to hold you over and sustain you throughout your day? If not, toss a handful of raw nuts or seeds such as almonds, cashews, chia seeds, and hemp seeds in a ziplock bag and bring them with you to work—store them in your desk drawer. You can add these to your salads for an extra boost of protein and healthy fats that will hold you over until your next meal without mindlessly munching.
2. You have cravings all the time—not just when you are PMS'ing. Cravings are a sign that your body needs something you're not feeding it. When your body is short on fuel, it craves sugar because it recognizes that chocolate bar as a fast source of energy. However, because your body processes sugar so quickly, you'll be left with another craving in no time. It's much better to halt your sugar cravings by eating healthy fats that give your body long-lasting energy. Trust us, it works! Buy a few avocados each week and keep them in a brown paper bag to ripen up! Try adding avocado to salads or a savory bowl of oatmeal, pureeing them in a blender to make a salad dressing or veggie dip, spreading them on whole-grain toast, or adding them to a brown rice wrap. If that sounds like too much work for you, simply sprinkle avocado halves with sea salt and pepper and dig in with a spoon. Adding healthy fats to your meals and snacks such as nuts, nut butters, nut oils, avocados, organic eggs, olive oil, flax oil, and avocado oil will help with your sugar and junk-food cravings!
3. Everything you eat comes from a box or a bag. Time to eat one-ingredient foods. My clients often ask me what that means—it's about eating whole foods, such as an apple, kale, wild rice, nuts, seeds, bananas, broccoli, etc. You can make meals out of one-ingredient foods. This is how I live and how many of my clients live too. It's easier than you think. Steer clear of the processed, packaged foods and whip up easy meals such as salads and bowls of whole grains, healthy fats, and fiber from fruits and veggies; these are filling meals that are nourishing—you can count the ingredients on one hand, and they all come from one-ingredient foods. You'll feel a surge of energy and won't be as bloated too!
4. You can't recall what the inside of a food store looks like. Sad! Get your butt into the food store or farmers' market and pick out a new veggie or fruit each week, along with lean proteins such as seafood, organic chicken, organic turkey, hummus, beans, and legumes. Pair your protein with healthy fats, such as nuts or seeds, then top your meals off with a boost of flavor from your favorite fresh herbs and spices, such as fresh cilantro, parsley, curry, or chili powder.
5. You think quinoa, millet, and brown rice are boring. Think again! There are lots of ways to prepare these grains with fresh ingredients to add loads of flavor and texture. Toss these gluten-free and fiber-filled grains with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, mint, basil, tarragon, or parsley, along with a touch of natural sweetness from pure maple syrup or raw honey. Add a few cherry tomatoes or fresh berries along with freshly squeezed lemon, lime, or orange juice to keep your meals exciting. Toasted walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts are always a great idea, but if you aren't a nut fan, toss in some toasted sesame, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds for a nice crunch! Roasted chickpeas are a great way to add flavor too, and they're a healthier option than store-bought croutons. Get creative and mix 'n' match to keep your meals exciting. You can enjoy these grains in all meals and snacks in your breakfast porridge, lunchtime salad, dinner tacos, or an easy dessert pudding!


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Happy Tuesday! Today is as good a day as any for a fun little post. I'm highlighting five of the items on my spring fitness wishlist. These are all things I've bookmarked recently and that I'd love to add to my closet very soon.
Here we go!
First up is the Reebok One Series Elite bra. Anyone who's been reading this blog for a while knows I'm a huge Reebok fan. I think their clothes are cute, functional, high quality and, most importantly, a good price. I like the way this bra has a nice scoop to it. I could wear it running or under a form fitting tank while taking a barre class. A few of the sports bras I have go up a little too high so I think they look funny with some of my workout tanks.
I'm a huge fan of wearing fitted tanks while I work out and I love the bright pink color of this Nike top. Very springy!
Old Navy's activewear leggings are my favorite and I'm in need of a new pair. I tend to like the capri length bottoms since I'm short and anything full length gets kind of dicey. As boring as it sounds, I'm also a sucker for plain black since it goes with everything. I think colored and patterned leggings look cute on other people, but being a petite woman I think too much pattern overwhelms me.
Like any good Pure Barre girl, I've been eyeing my very own pair of sticky socks. I'll probably be buying these soon since my regular socks tend to slide during planks and mountain climbers in class.
I think this Under Armour tank is adorable. I love the tie in the back. You can also wear it slightly open too. I could see myself wearing this during Yoga or just hanging around in comfy clothes on a lazy Sunday.
What's on your spring wishlist?


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the cars
The following are all the Auto Unions that are currently part of the Audi collection.
Two D-type machines, one 1938 spec. car and one 1939 spec. car. Also a third surviving D type was an ex-show car discovered in Czechoslovakia in the '70s.
One '39 spec. V16 mountain climb car; believed to be the only all original V16 car to survive. find out more
V16 Type C grand prix car run at Livorno in '36; was rebuilt as a show car for the Deutshes Museum in 1937.
A reproduction V16 A.V.U.S. streamliner and also a reproduction machine to replace the mountain climb car bought from Riga motor museum.
Click here for details on the engines
Auto Union Specifications
Ignition: twin Bosch magnetos; gear driven from rear end of crankshaft.


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Liam Seaman
I'm currently studying for my Masters in Architecture part-time at Sheffield Hallam University but I'm really excited that I'll also be getting stuck into some real-world projects part of the working week at Paul Testa Architecture.
I love model making and plan to get involved with making as many of the practice's models as I can. I'm also really passionate about architectural theory and developing strong concepts for my designs. Many of my University projects have focused on creating new connections between disjointed communities. I hope the practice will benefit from my knowledge in this area.
I originally hail from Norfolk but studied at Nottingham Trent University. Before moving to Sheffield I worked at an Oxford-based practice. Here I was involved in a number of domestic projects from small scale house extensions to larger schemes for residential developers so I feel my experience is a perfect fit for Paul Testa Architecture.
Outside of architecture, I love reading, watching films and listening to music – although I'm often criticised for being a bit of snob when it comes to these passions!
My full CV can be found on LinkedIn.


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Rome at Night Illuminated Tour including Dinner
(Tour #351):
At early evening, you will be met at your hotel or you will go independently to a nearby assigned meeting point. You will then be driven along with your English-speaking guide to one of Rome's wonderful Italian restaurants. You will enjoy a multi-course dinner, including Italian bruschetta, pasta, a meat course (or vegetarian meal if ordered at the time of booking), and dessert. Water is included, while other beverages can be ordered at the restaurant (at your expense).
Following dinner, you will enjoy a short stroll and arrive at the well-known Trevi Fountain, where you can throw "three coins in the fountain" --- an action which, according to legend, guarantees your return to Rome one day!
Then your special evening continues as your group embarks via air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy a memorable "Rome at Night Illuminated Tour". You'll see Rome's most outstanding sites and landmarks all lit up: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Capitoline Hill, St. Peter's Basilica, Castel Sant'Angelo, National Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, along with several other historical sites in Rome.Your tour will end with a leisurely walk in Trastevere, a lively Rome neighborhood known for its restaurants and nightlife. You will then be returned to your hotel or the nearby assigned meeting point.
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Remember him? Here's a reminder: I really liked him
Yeah him.
Let me back up a bit. I was chatting with a French guy the other day. One of those French guys that just wants to get in your pants. But one that I just want to turn into a friend. Another story, for another day. And he was telling me how French women go all out when they see a man they want. They quite simply don't take no for an answer.
Did I not try enough with the French guy I really liked? Did I look like I wasn't particularly interested? Have I been totally not French-woman-like and completely lost him along the way?
Now those who've been following my blog will know that I did write him a kind email early January to say that I hoped things were better in his life. For those playing catch up, he went through some pretty awful stuff in his life shortly after I met him. I wanted to help, I really did. But I was dealing with a crappy job situation and well, our relationship abruptly came to an end. I felt bad. Which was why I wrote that email.
Then late January there was some short sms interaction:
Me: A friend of mine is playing in a concert in your hood. I am going with a few people, would you like to join?
Him: I don't really feel like going out at the moment. But thanks for the invite. Have a good evening.
So… on to my big plan. I am going to try one last time. I am going to invite him to a jogging session next week. It's a fun jogging evening organized in Paris. I know he jogs, it's not going out, it's not a date, it's some exercise. And I'll be there.
I will keep you posted.
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YOUNG women often keep a diary in which they pour out all their hopes and fears, but law student Jenny Roberts has taken it one step further by publishing a book of poetry which reveals her innermost thoughts and feelings.
A sort of poetic Bridget Jones's Diary, called Lilies That Fester Smell Far Worse Than Weeds. it's proved something of a shock to her close family and friends.
"I think my parents were a bit surprised because when they read it they discovered things I hadn't told them, but I don't think they were too shocked," said Jenny.
Jenny, 24, from Maesdu Avenue, Llandudno, started writing poetry as a 13 year old pupil at Eirias High School in Colwyn Bay.
"It was a way of expressing my teenage angst, I wrote about boys I liked and all the sort of things that girls worry about, as well as the good times I had, " she said.
She continued writing when she went to Lancaster University, and during a gap year, when she travelled in the Far East, Australia, and the USA.
She is still writing now she's a law student in Chester.
"It's something I think I'll always do, it's almost a form of self therapy because it allows me to release feelings I might not otherwise express," she said.
The book is published by AuthorHouse and is available from the company's website www.authorhouse.co.uk or from Amazon.com


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FishRap's Tackle Box – Fishing Gear
Pelican ProGear 9000 Light Case
Engineered to act as both a high-impact protective case and portable lighting system, the Pelican ProGear 9000 Light-Case offers a host of travel-friendly features.
The light case features dual-LEDs built in to offer a variety of light modes — high mode (200 lumens) medium mode (100 lumens) and low mode (20 lumens) — a triple-level flashing mode that can be used for signaling or other directive needs; a built-in attachment hook and high-strength aluminum carabineer for hanging the light wherever it's needed; high impact polymer construction, and is rated IPX64 watertight and it floats offering protection from accidental water encounters.
The line is comprised of a wide range of case and lighting products built especially for the digital protection and extreme performance needs of adventurous people.
The Pelican ProGear 9000 Light-Case is priced at $59.95 and is available through authorized resellers. Visit pelican.com/progear.
Wesmar BioLight attracts fish
Looking to attract fish? The Wesmar trawl sonar sleds include a new BioLight option for luring fish to the line.
The two trawl systems and five trawl sleds give trawlers the option of selecting the frequency that best fits their fishery and net size and type. Both the Models TCS785 and TCS385 trawl systems include net profile and sounder capabilities, and the TCS785 also includes forward scanning. Working depth for the 785 is 1800 meters and for the 385, 1000 meters.
The BioLight option includes three additional crash boots all translucent. One each in clear, blue and green and they all allow the bright lights to shine through. Software with this option allows the captain to control whether the lights are on and if so whether they are steady or flashing or simulating the bioluminescence of jelly fish. The concept is that bottom fish may be attracted off the bottom ahead of the footrope, the net will then fish more efficiently and capture fish that would otherwise be lost. Power to the lights comes from thethird wire so no batteries are required.
The BioLight feature is a $250 option on a Wesmar Trawl system. Visit wesmar.com.
Hobie Outdoor inflatable stand up paddleboard series
Fishermen can throw a line while balancing on a stand up paddleboard on Hobie's Outdoor Inflatable Series of stand up paddleboards. The series features two new innovative designs that cater to the stand up paddling needs of the all-around outdoor enthusiast.
The 10-foot 9-inch Sportsman and the 8-foot Day Trip Air are perfect for fishing, diving, river running, camping, and access into remote locations. They feature Hobie's new Triple Air Chamber (T.A.C) construction. A multi chambered construction that offers increased stability, versatility and function, while remaining compact enough to carry on planes, cars, boats and RVs.
The two new boards both feature Hobie's S3 Stand Up Stability System. The S3 system integrates rigid plates strategically placed under the deck pad in standing areas. This maximizes a paddler's overall footprint there by maximizing stability and rigidity while not interfering with board packing and storage.
Each board also comes complete with Hobie's three piece adjustable Traveler Paddle, a heavy-duty back pack style carrying bag, high pressure hand pump with gauge and repair kit. Price is 10-9 Sportsman: $1,399 and 8-0 Day Trip Air: $1,299. Visit hobie.com
Easy-to-walk bait for any level of angler
Sebile has created the Sebile Flat Belly Walker, a walking bait that any angler can walk with ease.
Available in 3.5- and 4.25-inch models, the Flat Belly Walker offers clean, crisp, side-to-side movements with its flattened belly. The design was inspired by a surfboard since they glide on the water effortlessly due to their hydrodynamic design. The same principle has been applied to the Flat Belly Walker and is what makes it so easy to work with. The design is ideal on calm days but also great when weather is rougher and a stable body is needed to work efficiently.
Internal beads increase castability and present a loud knocking sound for more reaction strikes in dingy water. The bait is also equipped with the Xternal Weight System that allows for a lower center of gravity, higher buoyancy and better tracking stability.
The Sebile Flat Belly Walker is priced at $6.95 and offered in 10 colors. Visit sebileusa.com.
Take control of your boated fish quickly and safely
A tailer by AFTCO can help you wrangle in your big catch in an efficient, safe, and sane manner. This tailer is ideal for any catch of up to 100 lbs. Instead of using a lip gaff, the AFTCO MST-1 tailer is designed to minimize any injury to a fish about to be released. The MST-1 tailer helps the user maintain optimum control all fish caught and measure them for legal size.
Designed with a four-foot anodized aluminum handle with an 18-inch diameter, the AFTCO MST-1 tailer also comes with plastic-coated cabling that can be used to tail jacks, sharks, tarpon, and tuna. The grips contain non-slip material to help you hold the tailer firmly and strongly.
The AFTCO MST-1 tailer retails for $149.99. Visit aftco.com.


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Hopkins's last album was an intriguing meld of expansive and introspective compositions, hitting a sweet spot between Nils Frahm and Four Tet. Where Immunity was the soundtrack to an imaginary big night out, Hopkins delineates a natural psychedelic experience on Singularity. To get you to share his trip, he weaves wordless vocals around warped found sounds in his pointillist, semi-improvised productions.
Strangely, this creates an album pretty similar to its predecessor. Intricate floorfillers dissolve into austere piano pieces and recombine, with lots of longueurs. Even weirder, Hopkins deliberately starts and ends Singularity on the same note. Being brought back to where you began is what you want from a hire van, not a psych trip – it's why the Merry Pranksters didn't get the Circle Line.
What he's brilliant at is creating a strong palette of sound. The satisfying plate-glass crunch and angry-bee crackle of the title track is uniquely Hopkins, while the astonishing Emerald Rush is reminiscent of Aphex Twin's best work. Too often, though, you're left wishing for the thuggish bass and head-severing hi-hats of less cerebral dance music. There's not enough food for the brain or fuel for the feet here.


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Angela Sanchez, DPT
Angela was born and raised in Miami, Florida and moved to Michigan In 2016. She graduated at the top of her class with honors with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Florida International University in 2011 and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) in 2008. Angela has worked in the hospital setting but primarily worked in outpatient orthopedics and neurological clinics treating a variety of populations. She has worked closely with pediatrics, post-operative conditions, and sports injuries in the "weekend warrior" to athletes at the professional level. She enjoys treating adults and the geriatric population. Angie is certified in Graston Technique, which is highly effective form of manual therapy.
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Harsh changes to food assistance are unworkable in North Carolina
For decades, Republicans and Democrats have worked together to create bipartisan Farm Bill legislation that helps both the people who grow the crops and food we buy in the grocery store and those who are struggling to put dinner on the table.
But this year some lawmakers ended that bipartisan commitment to feeding the hungry, proposing instead excessive and expensive restrictions to food assistance that are nothing more than cuts in disguise – to the tune of $19 billion.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, helps more than 1,365,000 North Carolinians afford essential food and groceries. The majority of SNAP participants in our state — 70 percent — are families with children.
That's why here in Durham County, we've made it a priority to invest in programs that help all eligible families, seniors and people with disabilities access SNAP, as well as in effective job and education training programs that support better employment. This year's Farm Bill should do the same.
The current version of the Farm Bill in the House will take SNAP away from those who need it the most while undermining all the progress we've made in North Carolina by imposing a woefully underfunded mandate on the state government, forcing us to shift resources within SNAP to accommodate unproven and untested new requirements.
Lawmakers pushing for this version of the bill claim it is a jobs bill, but that completely ignores both the purpose of nutrition programs and the realities of our economy on the ground. The truth is half of North Carolinians participating in SNAP are working families. Many SNAP participants work minimum or low-wage jobs that simply don't pay enough to get by, lack benefits and provide inconsistent hours.
That's why SNAP is so important. It keeps roughly 8 million people, including 4 million children, out of poverty, and it's especially essential to the economic well-being of women and moms who face disadvantages in the workforce because they are often the primary caregivers for the rest of the family.
Even if a single mom is working as many hours as her job will give her, she still might not be able to make ends meet and make sure her kids have enough to eat if she is in a low-wage occupation and can't find affordable child care. And if this version of the Farm Bill becomes law, falling short of the required number of working hours just once would mean losing SNAP for a full year. Doing so a second time means a three-year penalty.
These harsh, punitive restrictions do nothing to help women earn more or to support our local economy. They will only increase hunger in our community.
In Durham, we are working to help SNAP beneficiaries get the skills they need to find better paying jobs and hopefully get out of the cycle of low-wage work by partnering with Durham Tech. With the college, we've built an Employment and Training Center on site that helps North Carolinians who are trying to better their skills or get job training. Instead of investing in programs like this that are working, the current version of the bill would make huge changes that would increase administrative costs and paperwork, waste taxpayer dollars and make it even harder to receive SNAP if you need it.
Just over a year ago, our county worked to implement a new mobile app, the Durham Social Services app, that helps our residents easily apply for benefits, including SNAP benefits. These improvements mean that the people who are already overwhelmed with worry about how to feed their families or the recent loss of a job can spend less energy trying to figure out how to receive SNAP and more time focused on finding a new job or their job training.
The current Farm Bill would take food assistance away from more than 2 million hungry Americans, including families with children over the age of 6, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and those already working. This attack on working families comes just months after the president and Republicans passed a $1.4 trillion tax giveaway to the wealthiest 1 percent and big corporations.
If our lawmakers can afford to give the richest tax payers in our state an average $41,510 tax cut this year, surely, we can also afford to invest in SNAP and other programs that help single moms, low-wage workers and families get enough to eat. Lawmakers in Washington must continue the American commitment to feeding the hungry and reject any version of the Farm Bill that includes cuts to SNAP. Instead, they should work to invest in effective education and training programs, raise the minimum wage, and work to make sure no one in our country goes hungry.
Brenda Howerton is a member of the Durham County Board of Commissioners.


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By George Avalos, Contra Costa Times
A water purifier the size of a backpack, digital tools to help with online reading, a machine that can produce eyeglasses inexpensively, an app to combat wildlife smuggling, and online medical education for pediatric care providers are among the new technologies invented by the winners of this year's Tech Awards.
The best of Silicon Valley high-tech creativity that benefits others were honored Thursday night at an annual awards gala at the San Jose convention center.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo kicked off the gala by noting that the event celebrates innovation in all its forms.
"We hail those who create technology," Liccardo told the gathering. "By cultivating creativity, nurturing innovation, and by unleashing our inner geek, we can move the world."
A fresh shift has emerged in the mix of the laureates selected for awards, according to Leslie Zane, director of the Tech Awards and an official with The Tech Museum, which sponsors the event. For the first time, developers of apps were honored as laureates. Previously, the winners were people who invented breakthrough devices.
Four apps were recognized as laureates, Zane said.
"That hasn't happened before," she said.
Those apps are the BeelineReader, a digital tool that guides people's eyes for online reading; WCS China Wildlife Guardian app, which combats illegal smuggling of wildlife in China; what3words, a global addressing system for the 75 percent of the world's population without a mailing address; and OPENPediatrics, an online medical education app for pediatrics.
Still, devices garnered a healthy share of the awards for 2015.
One of the winning device-oriented technologies is the DayOne Response, a lightweight, backpack-sized emergency water purifier system.
The backpack can be filled with tainted water and with some additives, it can produce pure water in about 30 minutes, said Tricia Compas-Markman, founder and chief executive officer of San Francisco-based DayOne Response.
"We collect the water, treat it, purify it, dispense it as pure water, all in the one backpack," Compas-Markman said. "You can see the water turn from turgid and tainted looking to clear and pure."
Another device is a machine that can produce a pair of glasses for about $1 in manufacturing cost. It was developed by Germany-based OneDollarGlasses. The glasses typically can be sold for $4 to $6 each.
"We think there are 150 million people who cannot afford eye glasses, and we think that is a loss of $120 billion in economic activity," said Martin Aufmuth, founder and principal executive with OneDollarGlasses. "That's a lot of people who can't drive, study, go to work, function properly because they can't see properly."
San Francisco-based BeelineReader hopes to solve reading issues for an array of people by using a rotation of colors on lines of text to help guide the eye from the end of one line to the start of another line. Beeline has landed venture financing from Intel Capital.
"We have heard from some dyslexic people who call our app a life-changing event," said Andrew Cantino, chief technology officer with BeelineReader.
The BeelineReader system is being made available to many libraries in California now that the company has reached an agreement with the California Library System to distribute the app through that system.
"They will load it in nearly every public library in California," said Nick Lum, founder of BeelineReader.
Many of the devices and apps are targeted at people in emerging regions such as Africa and Asia.
"We are very pleased with the quality of the laureates this year," The Tech's Zane said.
The innovative spirit of the gala was underscored by a huge chandelier that changed colors depending on applause, noise and music in the room where the gala was held.
Organizers of the Tech Awards urged attendees to help the gala go viral, by using Twitter and Facebook to raise the profile of the event.
"These amazing people make me feel humble because they use their technology to advance humanity," said Richard Taylor, a senior vice president with Intel.
©2015 the Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.) Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


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Under the Mistletoe Party
Went to the Mistletoe Party that nightlifeone put on. I decided early on that I wasn't going to give them a link. Started to think that I wouldn't even give them a review. But I ran into Frank McMahon and Chris Watkin and I realized that It's the folk that I meet that make the trip worth while.
I stayed to the end and the music was much better. Mostly house with some interesting twists. The DJ's did an outstanding job although the volume peaked a bit to much for a brief period in what could only have been a desperate attempt to draw a crowd. I noticed that I didn't rate the music last night. That's because it was just to loud. Tonight it was at least interesting. So once again, I managed to find a couple of folk to keep me from leaving.
The venue worked tonight only because noone showed up. Plush lives up to it's name. Lot's of overstuffed couches and pillows a couple of beds for some rather interesting conversation. It's to small to provide a flow for a good crowd.
nightlifeonline It didn't suck as much as it could have, so here's a link. The potential is there for some good parties. Still no food.
People - 3.5 out of 5 quality it turns out can make up for quantity and there was some eye candy though most not all left quickly
Food - 0 out of 5
Venue - 2.6 out of 5
Drinks - 2.9 out of 5 somebody else bought most of my beers but there wasn't a nice lady coming around with shots of strange concoctions in test tubes.
Music - 3.5 out of 5
Overall - got there after 10 stayed til after 1 (closing) more people should have shown up.but I had a good time. give it a 3. not better not worse just different than last night.


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Today is a free Sunday ^^
but later I'm still need to go for my dance =.=
Just now I took the quiz "are you boyish or girly" in facebook.
and my result is.....
LOL!! that's true!! cause I'm rude XD
ahaha~ I think many of you won't believe in it xD
wahahaha!! XDXD damn funny! XD
And I have also took many pictures of Pet Society~
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There's nothing I like more than working with good people on compelling projects. And chocolate. And family. And friends, and travel, and laughter, and climbing trees, and – oh, wait – did I mention chocolate?
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A woman inspects a wax candle procession held in Bangkok, as part of the Buddhism promotion week to mark the Asahabucha Day and upcoming Buddhist Lent period.
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A woman inspects a wax candle procession held in Bangkok, as part of the Buddhism promotion week to mark the Asahabucha Day and upcoming Buddhist Lent period.
The Nation
Kitti Buphachat
This year's Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is hoping to amaze people with elaborately carved wax candles of various shapes and sizes created by local craftsmen and international artists.
The festival, held annually to mark the start of Buddhist Lent, will this year also feature a one-month-long programme of activities and an exhibition ending on Tuesday to celebrate His Majesty the King's 80th birthday.
Special carvings created by famous sculptors from Finland, Ukraine, Japan, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany and Thailand have added an international flavour to this year's event.
Their works, which are on display in the Ubon Ratchathani National Museum, tell of the King's great contributions to the well being of his subjects.
The age-old festival highlights the skills of local artisans and their religious devotion. Raywat Deekew, a Thai artist, created his carving under the concept of national unity.
To mark the King's 80th birthday, several temples are also creating specially-designed carvings. Some temples have spent around 500,000-700,000 baht on each carving. A total of 80 wax carvings will join the candle procession parade in the province on Monday.
In Buntharik district, a 15-metre-high carving, weighing over 13 tonnes, is being made. The production cost is around 700,000 baht. Four teams of craftsmen have been employed to create the gigantic candle. The candles will be carved into an image of Phra Mahachanok, a great king who took good care of his subjects. Phra Mahachanok is a main character in a book penned by the King.
Bangkok Post
Candle Parade in preparation for Buddhist Lent.
To celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent which begins on 30th July, on Friday Afternoon a parade of Lent Candles took place along Pattaya Beach Road which made its way to the Chaimongkon Temple on the South Pattaya Road.
Students from each of Pattaya's Schools took part in this colorful parade which will see Monks remain in their temples for a period of 3 months during the Lent Period.
The delivery of the candles to the Temple is in preparation for Lent known in Thai as "Khao Pansaa" and the elaborate 1.2 meter high candles will remain in the temple during Lent.
Pattaya City News
Princely merit :On the auspicious occasion of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday yesterday, Royal Family members release 590,009 fish into the Chao Phya River at Wasukri Pier.
The Nation
Elaborately dressed mahouts lead their elephants in a procession in Surin's Muang district which was held yesterday to honour His Majesty the King ahead of his 80th birthday. Eighty elephants took part in the procession which drew many locals and tourists.
Bangkok Post
Chaiyaphum authorities organises the candle carving contests in the occassion of Buddhist Lent on Monday.
The Nation
Suthipong Setrangsri
Celebration of respect About 10,000 people in yellow shirts and caps walk from the Royal Plaza to the Democracy Monument yesterday morning to celebrate His Majesty the King's 80th birthday, which is on Dec 5.
Bangkok Post
Went to Pattaya last night what a mistake town was as dead as a road killed dog. Guess i will check the calender before driving from BKK next time.
Lenten spectacular :The annual wax-sculpture contest in Nakhon Ratchasima marks the beginning of the three-month Buddhist Lent on July 30.
The Nation
Mrs Benbaaa has bravely resolved to give up both drinking and smoking for the period of Lent, which is cute, because she neither drinks or smokes.
I'm going to give up drinking goats' blood for breakfast.
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She Called to Say She's Still Alive
It was Mary shouting into the phone yesterday, "I'm alive and I'm home! Did you do your words?" Yes indeed, she's a crackerjack.
The hospital stay lasted a month, and I don't think she remembers that she called here twice during that time. She's home now, but not really, since her children have moved her from her upstairs apartment to one on the ground floor. And her daughter has moved in too; this is the daughter who drives Mary nuts in every way that it is possible to drive somebody nuts.
So Mary is totally pissed on many fronts. All of her possessions are in boxes and she can't find anything. I imagine this creates terrible stress for a blind person who has relied on memorizing her surroundings to achieve a level of comfort and independence. Her children will not put things to rights correctly or quickly enough, I'm sure. They threatened to get rid of her piano, but apparently she threw a good hissy fit over that and the piano stayed.
Her cat is fine and has adjusted to the move; that's the good news.
Thankfully, I did my words every single day on the chance that Mary would call, so I did not disappoint her when she did. We agreed that the word "veinlet" was the biggest challenge, but all in all it was an easy Scrabble day.
I told her to feel free to vent her frustrations on me in the daily call, then she could remain calm when dealing with family. She said she would, adding, "I'm going to be good, I really am!"
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This was my first visit to Haenertsburg and the Magoebaskloof area and I must say I will definitely go back anytime! We experienced breath taking scenery and wonderful, friendly people. The little village is beautiful with loads of character. A perfect environment to load up on inspiration.
Ginnel and Michael told me that they were first friends before they started dating. I could see that they know each other very well and their love is strong. I really enjoyed capturing their special day and will remember it for a long, long time. When it was time for the couple shoot a thick cloud of mist was draped over the mountains. This definitely contributed to a mystical and magical atmosphere. The day was rainy and cool, but this didn't stop Ginnel and Michael from having the time of their life! I loved the forest theme for their wedding and the guests had a blast! The celebration was hosted at the very pretty Cheerio Gardens.
I wish only great blessings to the happy couple. You two are phenomenal and beautiful! Enjoy your photos and always remember this wonderful day. :-)
Thanks so much to my wonderful and talented second shooter Jeanine. You have been fantastic! :-)