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Saturday, March 13, 2010
"NOTHING WILL GO WRONG!!!" FFOLKES is a kind of action movie about a group of terrorists who hijack a North Sea oil rig and hold the British government for ransom. And the name of the movie IS "FFOLKES"; not "NORTH SEA HIJACK" or whatever other stupid retitle they slap on it. The film is based on Jack Davies' novel "Esther, Ruth & Jennifer" and he also wrote the screenplay. These three names represent the three boats/oil rigs the baddies hold for ransom. Roger Moore stars as the bewhiskered Rufus Excalibur ffolkes: a sort of commando/anti-terror ninja warrior who likes cats and hate women (not necessarily in that order). He also drinks scotch the way it was meant to be drunk: neat! Oh and he does needlepoint. I believe Roger Moore has commented that he thought he was miscast in the role but I strongly disagree. In fact, this is probably my favourite Roger Moore film (I never quite fancied him as 007). Roger Moore's ffolkes is cranky, surly, opinionated and downright rude. The actor pulls it off much more successfully than he did James Bond, I think.
The plot goes like this: ffolkes and his ffusilliers are hired by the boss to come up with a plan to thwart any attempt to hijack a North Sea oil rig. ffolkes does so. Coincidentally, about a month later a group of terrorists (headed by the twitchy Anthony Perkins still trying to shake off his Norman Bates character) actually DO hijack a Norwegian oil rig planting explosives on the rig and on the boat they're using as Hijack HQ. The Prime Minister (Faith Brook) -- a female -- how's THAT going to go over with ffolkes -- charges our adorable commando to defeat the terrorists before the ransom must be paid. Roger Moore is ably (?) assisted by James Mason (as a slightly dotty admiral), Jeremy Clyde as the Lord Privy Seal Tipping and David Hedison (the Fly no more). Moore is a treat to watch throughout the whole movie (and how often does one say THAT?!?) as he barks and growls at everyone in the vicinity and sneers out some priceless one-liners with an absolutely straight face. James Mason is also a joy as he seems to be having fun going along for the ride. While the proceedings are meant to be taken seriously, there is a nice, lightness provided by occasional comic exchanges. For example: James Mason's slightly annoyed admiral tells ffolkes "I suppose you're one of those fellows who does the Times crossword in ten minutes?" and Roger Moore scowls back "I have NEVER taken TEN minutes!" Another instance occurs when James Mason is going to accompany Roger Moore over to the hijackers' boat to make the money exchange. When asked if he wants his wife to be informed that the admiral volunteered to go over to meet the hijackers, James Mason scoffs "No I don't! My wife would kill me if she thought I volunteered for anything!" At another point, Roger Moore gives a brief personal history of ffolkes by saying that both his parents died tragically in childbirth. Anthony Perkins as the head hijacker Lou Kramer is, as mentioned, still doing his kinda-crazy Norman Bates routine; however, he also is surprisingly adept with throwing out occasionally funny lines. At one point while leaving the bridge of the boat he tells his accomplise "I'm going to go to the bathroom." After a pregnant pause, he then muses "I'm going to TRY to go to the bathroom." The expert touch of these actors while speaking their lines make them actually funnier than they appear written down here. The only female member of the hijacked Norwegian boat is Sanna (Lea Brodie) who also does a nice job in her role. However, most of the actors playing the minor hijackers and the minor members of the Norwegian crew seem woefully amateur; as if director Andrew V. McLaglen picked up passersby on the street and said "You wanna be in a movie?"
Nice location shooting abounds. The coastal castle in which ffolkes trains his ffusilliers is beautiful and there is a lot of footage shot on actual boats at sea. There is one particularly good explosive effect as well. While the film probably didn't have a monumental budget, it certainly doesn't look like a shoestring production and comes off looking quite respectable. For modern audiences (the film was made in 1979), the action might not start quite soon enough for the attention-deficit generation. However, that's not the whole point of the movie as characterization is given equal time. Ditto the setting up of the plot and situation. The unfolding of the hijackers' plot and it's implementation is painstakingly shown as if we were watching a police procedural in reverse. There is also plenty of screen time devoted to the appropriately cat and mouse game between sly old ffolkes and slimy old Kramer. There are also one or two surprises along the way and a very cute (without being saccharine) final scene. FFOLKES isn't a hold-on-to-your-seat thrill ride but it is a solid action film with good performances (mostly) that I think is well worth your time.
"A wetsuit in vermillion?!?! Just what one needs at night!!!"
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6 comments:
- Weaverman said...
While I totally agree with your estimation of this under-rated fun movie I have to protest your bid to hijack (couldn't resist that) the title of this film. It is an English production and therefore whether you like it or not the title is NORTH SEA HIJACK. Just because you yanks decided to call it FFOLKES does not make it so. We made it so we named. Having said that, I think FFOLKES is the better title of the two/
- Unknown said...
Roger Moore; everything he touches turns to eyebrow raising toe curling entertainment.double oh no
- Cerpts said...
It's name is ffolkes. Go and sin no more.
- Cerpts said...
And if you don't agree with us Yanks we'll just invade you!
- Weaverman said...
The only oil we've got is in sardine cans!
- Cerpts said...
I'll take it!!!
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Sodium channels have been challenging to study on automated platforms due to the precise voltage control and high temporal resolution needed to control and measure the rapid conformational changes of these ion channels. In this application note, a high-throughput electrophysiology assay was optimized and validated for hit identification and confirmation of NaV1.5 inhibitors. The IonWorks Barracuda® Automated Patch Clamp System provides a continuous voltage clamp, sophisticated voltage protocols, flexible recording parameters and a long assay window to identify and characterize NaV1.5 blockers.
Sodium channels are integral membrane proteins that form ion channels within the plasma membrane of living cells. They play crucial roles in excitable cells since they serve as the pathway for rapid, excitatory currents, which cause rapid depolarization of the transmembrane potential. Over the years a number of sodium channel blockers have been developed into drugs, with the two most important mechanisms of action as "usedependent" (e.g. local anesthetics) and "state-dependent" (e.g. anticonvulsants). The "use-dependent" block allows these drugs to preferentially act on cells or tissues exhibiting higher excitability, which provides therapeutic selectivity much desired in new drug development. To study such properties, the patch-clamp method remains the "gold standard" because it provides precise voltage control and high temporal resolution, which are necessary to accurately measure these fast ionic currents. Here, we designed and validated a cell-based assay for the NaV1.5 channel, using the IonWorks Barracuda system. We set up a single concentration mock screen of known sodium channel blockers to identify the location of the hits in a 384-compound plate. Follow-up experiments on the hits were then performed to identify use- and state-dependent blockade using a train of depolarizing pulses. The potency of these compounds was assessed using elevenpoint concentration curves performed in duplicate on 384-well compound plates. The system features 384 simultaneous recording sites capable of generating an unsurpassed throughput of > 1,100 data points per hour.
Material and methods
Chinese hamster lung (CHL) cells stably expressing the human SCNA5 (NaV1.5) gene were used. All test compounds were obtained from Sigma-Aldrich and freshly prepared each day following a double-blind procedure. The final test plate contained 0.1% DMSO. All experiments were performed in the Population Patch Clamp™ (PPC) mode.1,2 Internal buffer contained (in mM): 100 K+ gluconate, 30 KCl, 3.2 MgCl2, 5.0 EGTA, 5.0 HEPES, pH 7.25 with KOH.1,2 External buffer was Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS, Gibco Cat #14040). Two data filtering criteria were implemented: 1) seal resistance > 50 MΩ, and 2) seal resistance change < 50% (pre vs. post). The data were analyzed and plotted using Prism 5 software.
Validation of NaV1.5 screening protocol
Voltage protocols with a train of repetitive depolarizations are typically used to analyze the use-dependent block of sodium channels, as drug affinity varies with gating state of the channel. To determine the appropriate voltage protocol for this assay, we first characterized the biophysical parameters of NaV1.5 channels on the IonWorks Barracuda system (Figure 1).
Based on the biophysical profiles of NaV1.5 channel, we designed and validated a 30-pulse, 10 Hz train protocol for this study (Figure 2). In wells with buffer only added, the currents remain stable under all conditions.
Screening for use-dependent NaV1.5 blockers
High-throughput screening of a compound library typically starts with a single-point screening assay, which is followed by a multiple concentration confirmation of ontarget activity. We chose a number of wellcharacterized blockers of NaV1.5 channels such as lidocaine and tetracaine for usedependent block as well as tetrodotoxin for state-dependent block.
For single-point screening, the final concentration of all compounds was 10 μM in 0.1% DMSO. These compounds were randomly added to a single well of a 384-well compound plate. In order to simulate a true screening of a compound library, a double-blind procedure was used to prevent bias in the results.
As shown in Figure 3, tetracaine blocked the NaV1.5 currents in a use-dependent manner, in which the 30th pulse of the train protocol exhibited more pronounced current reduction than the first pulse. This characteristic "use-dependent block" is not observed with tetrodotoxin.
We further analyzed the hits from a single point screening assay by assessing hit potency in duplicate using eleven point concentration curves mapped out on 384-well plates for lidocaine, tetracaine and TTX (Figure 4).
Potency estimates at 1st pulse and 30th pulse were calculated using a fourparameter logistic fit of the concentration response curves. As shown in Table 1, IC50 values for lidocaine and tetracaine were significantly higher at first pulse when compared with those at 30th pulse, thereby validating the use-dependent nature of the block (Figure 5).
|Pulse 30 IC50 (μM)
|Pulse 1 IC50 (μM)
Table 1. Summary of IC50 values. Data scatter from three repeats of the same experiment indicating highly consistent results.
We designed and validated a highthroughput electrophysiology assay for screening and characterizing inhibitors of the NaV1.5 channel. By using known blockers of Na channels, we were able to separate the compounds based on their use-dependent characteristics. Tetracaine showed the most use-dependence in this study with a shift in potency of ~30 fold from pulse 1 to pulse 30. Lidocaine showed moderate use-dependence and TTX showed very little use-dependence. This study validates the ability of the IonWorks Barracuda system to separate compounds based on their use-dependence of blockade. The system enables continuous voltage clamp, sophisticated voltage protocols, flexible recording parameters, and a prolonged assay window, all important features for identifying usedependent compounds in a drug screening setting.
- Finkel A, Wittel A, Yang N, Handran S, Hughes J, Costantin J. 2006. Population patch clamp improves data consistency and success rates in the measurement of ionic currents. Journal of Biomolecular Screening 11: 488-96
- Dale TJ, Townsend C, Hollands EC, Trezise DJ. 2007. Population patch clamp electrophysiology: a breakthrough technology for ion channel screening. Mol Biosyst 3: 714-22

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The "Preparing for Kernel Development" section of the release notes suggests the
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John Jarratt and Kaarin Fairfax have been friends with each other for a while, which is what made it easy for them to abuse the hell out of each other (verbally and physically) in this demented new romantic-thriller StalkHer. I talked to the two of them as they do their rounds across Australia, showing the nation how much friendlier they are than their on-screen counterparts.
"I've known Kaarin since 1979 when we did The Last Outlaw together, where I played Ned Kelly," says John. "And so we've known each other for many years. She's very experienced, great actor, done a lot of directing, she's done a bit of everything, as you do when you're an Aussie in the entertainment industry. And she was perfect for the role, thankfully she was available, she'd raised her two daughters and was back in the game, so we were lucky to get her and we were a lot better off having her play Emily in StalkHer."
John explains he wanted to make a comedy-Western three years ago for $6 million, though even this low of a budget was too high, so he went with something simpler. "We needed a good two-hander, set in one place, and that'd be the way to go. Something cinematic and gritty and tough and requires really good acting."
When asked about their greatest collaboration to date, both actor and actress sounded confident when working with the other. "We've got kind of a chemistry, that culmination of knowing what to do as actors and being old mates," says John. "Neither of us are precious and we can both cut it and we both know we can cut it. So we just went about our job and had the time of our lives because otherwise why would we do it."
Kaarin agrees, explaining how their strong relationship positively influenced the film. "We've known each other for a long time," she says. "So when you have a trust in someone, often it can go perhaps more deeper more quickly and I think we explored everything to its nth degree in StalkHer. Just turning up and knowing that you're gonna be with the other actor, we'd rehearsed our stuff the night before so we got on set and then we could really kick butt so to speak."
Although John was down for directing the film, it was during production that he noticed Kaarin was giving him a hand with co-directing the film, and for good reason. "I just had a physical disability, I was tied to a chair for 90 per cent of the film," he explains. "Since Kaarin and I know each other pretty well and we know what to do and it's not unlike a play and Kaarin just started directing me, I didn't ask her to, I directed her and we worked on it and got to the other end of it and I said "I'm gonna give you a credit for that". It's how we work as actors basically."
Throughout shooting of the production, the duo were not only leading the film with their acting, but moreso leading the film with their directing, an ambitious double act. "You had to keep a check on yourself, you have to make sure you don't be self-indulgent," says Kaarin about directing John and herself. "You've only got each other there to keep a check and sometimes you're both really busy in the scene and you don't really want to have one eye on the outside, we had a two week rehearsal period so we ironed out most of the kinks so we knew that when we got up on the day on set in the morning we can just dive in and we didn't have to worry too much."
John seemed entirely confident when it came to directing the film, as he has done it before (more or less). "I'm up on what a director is supposed to do, having worked with plenty of bad directors, I've had to direct myself on many things and apart from that I've even worked with good ones, so there's not much I don't know about it. So, in pre-production and production I was fine, but in editing and post that where's I was near my means, that's when I was like a babe in the woods. But having done it, I probably like that as much as any other part of the directing process."
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It's 'show me' time for the economy, after April's monthly retail sales signaled the consumer is still alive and doing pretty well.
Consumer price index inflation data tops the list of economic reports in the week ahead, and is expected to show a year-over-year gain of 2.1 percent. The number is the next metric for Fed watchers, since inflation, as measured by the Fed's favored Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation gauge, continues to lag behind the Fed's target. Rising inflation would be a catalyst to push the Fed toward raising interest rates.
"It looks to me like the CPI is going to be a little hotter. There is a warming trend going on. It's going to be a little bit of a pickup year over year," said Diane Swonk, CEO of DS Economics. She said import prices are picking up and there have been increases in wages that should show up. Prescription drug prices and health-care services are also moving higher.


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Book Fair Results
Our November 2019 Scholastic Book Fair was held in Week 6 and was a tremendous success. It was fantastic to see the students so excited about books and we thank the parents and school community for getting behind this event. The Fair wouldn't be possible without the wonderful Atwell Primary …Continue Reading
Kindy "Gingerbread Man" STEM Challenge
In Week 5, Atwell Kindergarten invited family members to come to school to participate in our Gingerbread Man S.T.E.M. Challenge. The challenge consisted of devising, creating and testing a way for The Gingerbread Man to cross the river so he could escape the sly, hungry fox. The ideas and effort …Continue Reading
Outdoor Classroom Day
On Thursday the 7th of November Kindy to Year 6 students took part in Outdoor Classroom Day. The day involved teachers taking their students outside for a series of lessons that celebrated the importance of outdoor learning and play. It was wonderful to see students so enthusiastic and engaged when …Continue Reading
Outdoor Classroom Day in Pre-Primary
Outdoor Classroom Day in Pre-primary, 2019 Well, what a day was had by all on National 'Outdoor Classroom Day' 2019. The sun was shining and students and teachers with their hats on, ready to have a blast! It was kick-started by the children being grouped with their peers from all …Continue Reading
Cockburn Music Festival 2019
This years Cockburn Music Festival was on Thursday 7th November 2019 at Aubin Grove Primary School. Students from Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Atwell, Honeywood, Coogee, Beeliar, Success and Harmony Primary Schools attended and treated us to a Choral Extravaganza. Our brilliant Choristers sang a song called Take These Wings by …Continue Reading
Faction Athletics Carnival
Atwell Primary School Staff would like to congratulate all of the Pre-Primary to Year 6 students for their efforts at the Junior and Senior Faction Athletics Carnivals. The Year 3 to Year 6 students competed over two days in a range of individual and team events that showed off not …Continue Reading
Kindy Sports Day
On Wednesday of Week 10, the annual Atwell Kindy Sports Day proved once again to be a popular event. The day began with the children marching out in teams to be greeted enthusiastically by the spectating families. The Kindy children participated in The Bear Hunt Obstacle Course, The Humpty Dumpty …Continue Reading
Massed Choir Performance
The final performance for the Massed Choir was on Thursday 19th September at 7.30pm. Grateful thanks to all parents for your support in getting your beautiful children to the Concert Hall on the night. The choir excelled and a fabulous night was had by all. Thanks also to Miss Hall …Continue Reading
Massed Choir Cluster Rehearsal
On the 17th of September our wonderful school choir attended the second Cluster Rehearsal for the Massed Choir. What great excitement to see the students on stage at the Concert Hall. There are 500 students on stage for the concert and our school choir will be in the middle this …Continue Reading
1950′s Day in Year One
In History this term the Year Ones have been learning about the past. We have been investigating how chores, technology, transport, communication, families and school have changed over time. We have been exploring the past and posing questions about what life was like in the olden days. In class we …Continue Reading


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Introduction to the use of computer based processes, and related hardware-software configurations that may satisfy students present and future instrumental requirements in the domain of design.
Regenerative Design of Sustainable Housing
The studio is aimed to develop and generate concepts for a housing cluster. The design studio activities are conceived as a synergy between interdisciplinary theoretical and concrete experimentation of regenerative design and its integration into the architectural project.
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The waiting list for this estate is currently OPEN. You can enquire about joining the waiting list by filling in the form below.
Estate office:01535 661827 Download factsheet
This development is set in beautifully maintained gardens with 28 one bed apartments on offer. There are visiting mobile hairdressing, chiropodist, and library services available at Hanover Court. A professional on-site manager looks after buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs, as well as providing further help and support.
There is a fish and chip shop, newsagents, hotel and pub serving food nearby.
Keighley is a thriving Yorkshire town, famous for its mills and textiles. There is a small retail parks around the town, the Airedale shopping centre and a hospital, plus the Timothy Taylor brewery is based in the town.
Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Keighley is surrounded by the most stunning countryside such as Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and the undulating hills and valleys of the River Wharfe and Aire are a walkers' paradise.
Hanover Court is situated 11 miles northwest of Bradford. Keighley benefits from a good rail service with connections to Leeds, Bradford, Shipley, Bingley and Skipton. The Keighley and Worth Valley railway is a heritage steam railway, which links the town with Haworth, Oakworth, Oxenhope and the Bronte Country. Hanover Court is only five minutes' walk from a very good bus route to Keighley town centre, Skipton, Ilkley and surrounding areas.
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This morning, having spent too long passing boxes up to hubby in the loft, we took our first 'off road' walk to the village and back.
The children loved the mud, spotting the little waterfalls and crossing wooden bridges as we walked along the river. We all stopped at one point to look at some branches - a reindeer - what do you think?
We picked a few early pussy-willow and they loved playing pooh-sticks with them. Despite the cold, it was a lovely hour or so.
I am still having a TV cabinet dilemma, (the curse of my Interior Design qualification - I should know what will look good, apparently!); but I have narrowed it down to 2... I think!
You will have spotted that the blog has had a minor overhaul - I had to refresh my Shabby Blogs coding, and ended up tinkering - the fact I couldn't get it back to it's original layout is, quite frankly, not the point!
Hope you have all had as relaxing or constructive a Sunday as you'd hoped for x
Sunday, 23 January 2011
Pooh sticks!
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Utah Governor Gary Herbert has appointed David Lang as Salt Lake Community College's newest trustee. Mr. Lang is head of Goldman Sachs' Salt Lake City office and head of Operations for Salt Lake City. He currently serves on the company's Operations Operating Committee and the Acquisition Review Committee.
"We are delighted that Mr. Lang has accepted the appointment to serve on the College Board of Trustees," said Salt Lake Community College President Cynthia A. Bioteau. "His insight, experience, and intelligence have already proven beneficial to the College, and we look forward to the many contributions he will bring in this new role. He is a wonderful addition to a board of Trustees of the highest quality that will continue to propel our college forward."
Mr. Lang joins Chair Jesselie B. Anderson, Vice Chair Gail Miller, Clint W. Ensign, Larry D. Hancock, Ashok Joshi, Stanley B. Parrish, Annie V. Schwemmer, and Richard Tranter on the SLCC Board of Trustees.
Prior to taking his current position at Goldman Sachs, Mr. Lang was co-head of Global Goldman Sachs Asset Management Operations. He joined the company as an associate in 1994 and became vice president in 1998. Mr Lang was named managing director in 2006.
Mr. Lang serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Utah, the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce, the Westminster College President's Advisory Board and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah.
He earned an MBA from Syracuse University in 1994.
"With the appointment of David Lang to an already strong board, the College has the benefit of some of the finest leadership in the country," said President Bioteau. " We continue to thrive as one of the premiere community colleges in the nation."


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Chetwynd RCMP investigating mail box theft
March 19, 2019
Secure and hold in Chetwynd lifted
February 27, 2019
Chetwynd resident sentenced nearly eight years for attempted murder and kidnapping
February 4, 2019
Chetwynd sports heroes honoured at new outdoor rink
January 18, 2019
Don Titus not closing for the 2019/20 school year
December 22, 2018
100 People Who Care give $10,000 to Chetwynd and area initiatives
December 13, 2018
Civil disobedience? Site C set to generate employment, and activism.
December 22, 2017
Expert panel to brief NDP on Site C today
November 30, 2017
Experts weigh pending Site C decision impacts
November 23, 2017
Attempt to finish Site C? That's a billion-dollar First Nations lawsuit
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James W. Hamilton, LPC
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About me
I am a native of Atlanta. Prior to beginning my work as a licensed professional counselor for Kaiser Permanente, I worked extensively in private practice and have worked in all of the major Atlanta psychiatric hospitals. In addition to practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years, I have taught Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation for a community education program. I have had a lifelong interest in Asian culture and meditation. In between college and graduate school, I studied the Korean language and lived 18 months in Seoul, Korea working as an interpreter. In my life today, I am most proud of my three daughters. They have all graduated from college and never cease to amaze me. I also enjoy my work as a therapist. I feel privileged to hear my patients' stories and witness their strength and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Our members come from all walks of life and backgrounds. Every day is unique, and I am happy I get to be a small part of our members' lives.
About my practice
As a licensed professional counselor, I work with adults by providing psychotherapy for individuals and groups. I have specialized in the treatment of anxiety and currently lead groups focusing on anxiety management, anger management and wellness. My emphasis is on solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral treatment. I enjoy the support of the Crescent Medical Center staff, which is the finest group of clinicians with whom I have ever worked.
How I thrive
I thrive in body, mind and spirit through the daily practice of Tai Chi, meditation and Qigong. In the past year, I have added the exercise of walking for 30 minutes each day in my neighborhood. Most of all, I enjoy daily contact with family and friends who provide me with a growing sense of community and feelings of gratitude for our time together.
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49.300 geregistered Parkinson's patients in The Nederlands
Parkinson's is a progressive neurological disorder and occurs mainly with people from 50 years of age. The incidence of Parkinson's disease increases with age and is 0.3 per 1000 persons per year in the Netherlands for the category 55 to 65 years and 4.4 per 1000 persons per year for the category older than 85 years (The Elders & David , 2006). According to CBS (Central Bureau of Statistics) , in 2016 49,300 Parkinson's patients were registered in the Netherlands. The benefits of using Lea and effects of Lea on the well-being of individuals with Parkinson's are described below.
The advantages of care robot Lea in Parkinson's
Care robot Lea has several functionalities that can facilitate the symptoms of the condition. In particular, falling and loneliness play an important role in this. The first results showed that Lea offers many benefits in living with Parkinson's. The effect and benefits of Lea are described below.
Walking support
Walker and/or wheelchair use among people with Parkinson's is necessary when there are serious mobility problems, which are especially seen in phases 3 and 4 of the disease. Despite the use of a walker, people with Parkinson's remain unsure about walking.
stimulates movement and ensures with its stability and mobility features the enhancement of safety and independence of the user while walking. The electric support of the wheels ensures that walking feels light and effortless.
It is probable that exercise slows Parkinson's disease progression down because physical activity influences the neurodegenerative process (KNGF. 2006). Research shows that the positive effects of regular exercise are decreasing after a few months when people with Parkinson's move less.
stimulates the user to move more by movement goals and exercises. These goals and exercises can also be set up remotely by the care provider or caregiver and put in the agenda of Lea. Lea also offers the opportunity to dance and leads the user through the dance, through various dances such as the samba and Viennese waltz. A good way to stay physically active. With Lea moving is fun again!
Over half of the people aged over 65 develop a fear of falling and 11 percent of patients with Parkinson's disease describe falling as their most stressful physical symptom, this can sometimes lead to reduced mobility (Jonasson, N, Lexell, & Carlsson, 2018; Peeters et al., 2011). Because there is a reduction in activity, this often results in reduced muscular strength, coordination and flexibility which increases the chance of falling.
is a relatively heavy walking support device, the user will not accidentally tilt the Lea. Because of this characteristic the Lea is very stable. This stability can make the user feel safer while walking and less anxious to walk. By reducing the fear of falling, it is possible that the user will move more often, thereby increasing muscular strength, coordination and flexibility. Due to this increase, the probability of falling will decrease further.
Research shows that people with Parkinson's disease often have a bad posture and tend to lean to far forward. Even more than they consider themselves. In addition, almost 6 times as many people perish due to falling, in comparison with traffic accidents. Three quarters of the victims are 80 years of age or older.
has sensors that detect bad posture and stimulates the user to adopt a better posture. Would a freeze occur and the fall risk increase, the posture detection stimulates to walk more upright/ with a straighter posture and this function ensures that LEA cannot drift too far away from the user. This, to reduce the chance of falling.
Freezing and festination
Freezing and festination is a common problem when dealing with Parkinson's. When freezing you may feel like your feet are nailed to the ground and you cannot make a proper forwards step. This may result in falling (Nanhoe-Mahabier et al., 2011).
Uses engine support and a metronome to stimulate a continuous pattern and taking larger steps, to experience less freezing problems and festination. Research shows that people with Parkinson's disease walk better when using an auditory 'cue', such as music or a metronome. This cue activates another part of the brain and makes you walk more actively.
Social contacts
Besides a reduced activity, a fear of falling can also lead to loneliness because activities are avoided (Peeters et al., 2011). Research from 2016 shows that 43.9% of people above the age of 65 feel lonely, for the category 85 + it is 62.7%. Loneliness can lead to depression; people with Parkinson's have a higher risk of depression because a dopamine deficiency can also cause depression. Due to loneliness, elderly people tend to stay indoors more often and develop health problems as a result.
Has the possibility for video calling and sharing photo's, allowing the user to stay in touch with his or her loved ones. This can lift your social life back to a higher level. Often the step to seek social contact is a major obstacle for elderly people, therefore the image dialing can be operated remotely via an Internet portal by close ones. There is also a photo album in the Lea, this album can store received photos. Next to that, the Lea is able to take pictures.
For people with Parkinson's it is important to take medications at the scheduled time, to keep the medicine level in the body at the right height.
Offers the possibility for care providers and keepers to remotely place reminders in the agenda of Lea. This allows the user to be informed on time of taking medicines and other reminders. In addition, it is nice to have reminders of activities such as exercises, meals and appointments.
In short…
- Lea helps with walking safely and independently
- Lea stimulates actively to move and exercise more
- Lea reminds people of appointments and medication
- Lea supports in maintaining social contacts
den Oudsten, B. L. D., & de Vries, J. (2006). Kwaliteit van leven bij patiënten met de ziekte van Parkinson: Een kritische evaluatie. gedrag en gezondheid, 34(4), 164-173. doi:10.1007/BF03071133
Jonasson, S. B., Nilsson, M. H., Lexell, J., & Carlsson, G. J. B. g. (2018). Experiences of fear of falling in persons with Parkinson's disease–a qualitative study. 18(1), 44.
Miyasaki, J. M. (2016). Treatment of Advanced Parkinson Disease and Related Disorders. Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.), 22(4 Movement Disorders), 1104-1116. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000347
Nanhoe-Mahabier, W., Snijders, A., Delval, A., Weerdesteyn, V., Duysens, J., Overeem, S., & Bloem, B. J. N. (2011). Walking patterns in Parkinson's disease with and without freezing of gait. 182, 217-224.
Peeters, G., Deeg, D., Elders, P., & Lips, P. J. H. e. w. (2011). Snelle inschatting van de kans op herhaald vallen bij ouderen. 54(4), 186-191.
Willemsen, M., Grimbergen, Y., Slabbekoorn, M., & Bloem, B. J. N. T. v. G. (2000). Vallen bij de ziekte van Parkinson: vaker door houdingsinstabiliteit dan door omgevingsfactoren. 144, 2309-2314.


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How Deep Does the FOO-FOO Dust Go?
updated July 8, 2003 with RDR Qube work!
Screw the politics of it all till the end :)
Those 'in the know' know what I did...
For all...enjoy...
Here's the pretty pictures:
Cydonia. That enigmatic and majestic piece of Mars just won't ever go away from the minds of Cydonian Villagers and Marsophiles everywhere around the world. No matter how many images we can manage to 'squeeze' out of NASA/JPL/MSSS/ASU/PDS many of us will always continue to want more. Why? Because there is so so so much more hidden below those blankets of 'Foo-Foo Dust' as JPL calls it. Why...there might be an entire civilization waiting there...to be discovered, by YOU! But ONLY if we look, and look with an open honesty and truthful prompt response to data acquisition and dispensation. Sadly that has not been forthcoming. Maybe the Europeans and Japanese will be less stingy with their data.
When the THEMIS team first started producing the required PDS QUBES in the high-quality RDR format, NASAView ( which is the official Windows PDS software to view NASA data) worked fine with the higher quality RDR QUBES. That stopped after the first release as the format was changed by ASU, and recently was changed again. The above images of the Cydonia region were all derived from the less quality EDR Qubes that NASAView would open. I sure would like to see what I could do with the much better quality stuff.
The rest of this site has much more image processing and political messages and concrete ideas about opening our space program into a more robust, open, honest and economic engine to drive the American dream into the stars. Sadly, our political leadership would rather continue to make tribal warfare than take the high-road and lead by example humanity's way to the stars.
July 6, 2003
Update July 8, 2003:
The 'new' RDR Qube work
First, THANX to Holger Isenberg for the updated Windows plug-in for GIMP image processor which is able to 'crack' one of the 'new' NASA/JPL/ASU/PDS THEMIS RDR Qubes and extract the radiometrically corrected data. Without that the following work could not have been done, nor could I have been certain that what I was seeing was actually there, or simply artifacts of the image processing process itself. With the higher quality and geometrically correct data from the RDR files it was NOT a simple matter of finding the correct angle to 'twist' the night time IR so that it would 'fit' over the daytime IR. No. To do this correctly I used ENVI and 6 Ground Control Points to accurately merge the nighttime RGB ratio image onto the daytime IR image geometry. ALL points and features lined up and what is seen is what is there, no 'shadows' from a mis-aligned or mis-twisted image placement.
As time and feedback develops I hope to add more comment on the images at the bottom, but for now I want to first present Cydonia from the Daytime BTR with arrows and labels along with just ONE of the full overlays also labeled so that discussion can be done of various features with some degree of specificity as to which feature is being discussed. Close-up crops follow these two images of the entire complex for which there is both day and night data. As time allows I hope to align other ratios and present them given any significant advantage over what is shown here.
So once more...
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By boat? I have boat – floating on Mekong Delta
We were sleeping tightly in our little bus beds when somebody started shaking our legs. "Wake up! Can Tho!" I opened one eye. It was 5 am and my body cried for more sleep. When I closed eyes again the driver was back at my leg, poking my calf. We got off the bus half-conscious and were driven to the centre. Can Tho was the capital of Mekong Delta and despite it had 1.1 million inhabitants and a vast riverbank, it didn't have much to offer. We went there just to see floating markets on the Mekong and it seemed it was the only reason any foreigner would ever go there. There was little choice of accommodation, the prices were high and there wasn't much to do. Most people in fact came to Mekong Delta on organised tours from Saigon, but we wanted to do it our way. And so there we were at 5am in the morning knocking on hotel doors to wake up receptionists and ask for a room. It took us a good hour and a half to find a place. Most places were either booked out, small and damp or over our budget. What's more we had a persistent little old woman following us as soon as we stepped out of the mini-van. While we were desperately looking for a bed to sleep, she was desperately trying to sell us boat trip to floating markets and kept following us from one hotel to another. "By boat? By boat? I have boat. Cheap, cheap." At first we kindly refused, then just stopped paying attention and in the end we had to run away from her. We finally found a suitable room and went back to sleep. We came back down at noon and, unbelievable, that woman was at the reception of our hotel waiting for us! We just told her to leave us alone. If we even considered going on a boat trip with her, her spying was too much to tolerate.
Since floating markets were the only attraction there we were offered a boat trip on every step. In the end we were convinced by a man called Mr Dung. He told us the trip would take us to two markets, we'd leave at 6am to beat the crowds and spend as much time as we wanted on each market. The boat was to our disposal. We liked the offer, but needed some time to do better research. We took his phone number to call him back later. After further half an hour of research his offer seemed pretty standard, but we liked him and decided to go with him. When we went back to our hotel to call him, a girl was waiting there for us offering a boat trip. When we said we want to book it with Mr Dung, she exclaimed "Ah! But it's my father! He asked me to come here to talk to you." What? How did he know what hotel did we stay in? What was she doing there? The whole boat trip thing was becoming suffocating. Were people spying on us? What were we, tasty foreign meat with dongs in their pockets? We weren't sure if she was telling us the truth or whether she was just playing with us, but since her offer was the same as Mr Dung we bought the trip from her and didn't want to think about it any more.
Can Tho was hot like a frying pan and it was impossible to stay outside before 5pm. It was Saturday night and we enjoyed that warm evening with a glass of wine, watching thousands of motorbikes coming and going along the riverbank, Vietnamese people parading on promenade in their best cloths, kids playing, teenagers collectively staring at small screens of their smart-phones. For us the highlight of the night was Cobra that Ale ordered for dinner. There was a restaurant specialising in snakes, rats and even crocodiles and we gave it a shot.
The following morning alarm clock rung at 4.30am. We got dressed, packed our luggage, checked out and at 5.30 were picked up by a little chubby lady who giggled constantly. She was a sweet heart and did her best to keep us entertained during the trip. The boat was painfully slow, so to keep us awake she showed off her bamboo-origami skills. We went to two markets, a bigger and a smaller one. By the time we got to the one further away, the little woman made us bamboo birds, flowers, bracelets, rings and crowns. The smaller market was so small in fact that there were more boats with tourists than vendours. It was hard to take a photo without framing another white face with a photo camera glued to their nose. The trip was not what we expected. Our main purpose of doing it was to take photos. Floating market? Are you kidding me? It must be photographers' paradise. But what we got instead were a few boats selling fruit, heaps of tourists (most of them wearing silly bamboo crowns) and little time to take any photos. It was not what we were promised. We were just one of a few boats in a group on a pre-arranged tour that took us to two markets, designated places to eat and drink, a fruit garden which we were completely not interested in and a canal. The canal was actually cool, but hey, we just wanted to go to the two markets and stay there until we were satisfied with our photos, then simply go back to Can Tho. Simple, but not doable. Every time we tried to negotiate with our little lady boat-rider that we want to go here and there, that we need more time or less time, she just said we have to follow the schedule. Eh… Disappointing. As for the markets, maybe they were big, lively and noisy in the past, but now they made an impression of being there just to draw tourists. Mekong Delta was one of the places I looked forward to seeing the most in Vietnam and I was left bitterly disappointed. When we got back to Can Tho, we picked up our bags and took a local bus to a smaller town on the delta called Ben Tre. It was known for coconut candy, which we needed for lifting our spirits.
In Ben Tre we rented a motorbike and, speeding across a bridge on Mekong River, we escaped into a forest of coconuts. It was an island. An island covered by a jungle of tall coconut trees, banana plants and palms. It felt like riding through a botanic garden with the difference that people lived there, kids rode bicycles to school and ladies in straw hats strolled the many narrow lanes chatting and laughing. The island was a labyrinth of roads, bridges and paths. By the end of the day we were glad it was an island, because only by riding around its edge we were able to find the bridge that we crossed from Ben Tre. Back in town we bought coconut candy and not waiting even for a second we opened it right in front of the shop and devoured it like spoiled kids.
The day after our marvelous trip among coconut trees, there wasn't much for us to do, so we hopped on a local bus and headed to Saigon, our last stop in Vietnam. In Poland we say "What a Saigon" when we want to describe something extreme and that city did indeed welcome us that way. The bus dropped us off in the middle of a street somewhere far from the city centre and we had to get a taxi. Straight away a motorbike pulled over and offered to take us to Pham Ngu Lao St – the hotel hub of Saigon. What we didn't know was that he wanted to take us both plus our big bags on one motorbike. We were doubtful but he laughed and gesticulated energetically to show us that everything will be fine. We gave it a go. Ale sat in the middle and I was hanging on the back holding the motorbike as hard as I could afraid that the weight of my backpack might outbalance me on a curve. I had a metal bar right across my bum, 15 kilograms in the backpack and two smaller bags resting on my knees. The weight of all that was pressing my bum so hard against the metal rail that by the end of the trip I was close to tears. The driver stopped right when I was on the edge of resistance.
Saigon (officially called Ho Chi Minh City) was hot above our limits. The best place to be between 10am and 5pm was our air-conditioned room. We stayed in during the day and out at night. Instead of a sightseeing tour we had a nightlife tour. Over the two nights that we stayed there we started at live music venues (Acoustic Bar and Yoko), then had a beer together with thousands of people sitting on plastic chairs along the road and finished at night clubs. Night clubs were particularly interesting as we seemed to be the only couple that came in and came out together. We went to Lush first, but it was middle of the week and there were more body guards than people in the place, including one body guard that had hots for Ale. He was over-eager to show Ale the bathroom and stayed dangerously close to him when explaining directions to another club. So there were a total of 2 barmaids, 3 businessmen, 6 prostitutes and that body guard who was hitting on my boyfriend. It was best to go. We went to Apocalypse Now, the most (in)famous nightclub of Saigon. It was definitely more lively and full, but the prostitutes still outnumbered ordinary people. They were pretty and classy, affordable only for more affluent men. It was bizarre to be in a club where prostitution was so openly manifested. Majority of guests were men in their 40s, 50s having a good time with "ladies". We heard an Italian, someone from Arabic countries, Germans and Vietnamese. There was an odd young foreigner, a couple of girl friends, a group of boys traveling together, but we were the only couple there. We left after a few tracks and a drink which we didn't finish afraid it was spiked (well, what do you do if somebody moves your glass without any reason, spreading his hand above the drink?).
Over our two and a half days in Saigon we sweated out 5 liters of water each, went to 4 clubs, 0 museums, had 8 fruit shakes and took 1 flight to Bangkok.


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Thousands descend on Gloucester for the BUCS 4s and 8s Head of the River
28 February 2019
This weekend, rowing's annual British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4s and 8s head will be hosted in the West Country for the first time. The UK's best student rowers will be descending upon Gloucester's new £1 million boat house renovation, for a chance to leave with some impressive silverware. Welcoming crews from 55 clubs, with 1966 student rowers and over 125 beginner entries; the co-hosts of the BUCS 4s & 8s Head are set to impress with what is tipped to be an exciting weekend.
Winning the bid to host the BUCS 4s and 8s Head back in May of 2018, Bristol have worked hard to establish a reliable venue for the university competition. Off the back of the University of Bristol's impressive 2018 season; the introduction of an additional full-time coach, Ed Bloomfield; and co-founders of a nation-wide mental health campaign in the sport (Rowing Together for Healthy Minds), the co-hosts are looking forward to further placing their mark within the British University rowing scene. With the help of hosts Gloucester Rowing club and Gloucester-Hartpury, the University of Bristol are set to continue the work of previous hosts, Newcastle University Tyne Rowing Club and Tyne Amateur Rowing Club, in welcoming and supporting the racing over the first major event of the year in the university rowing calendar.
Set to take place this weekend on the 2nd and 3rd March, the event will have Beginner divisions on the Saturday for students in their first year of rowing. As the first event of this scale that novice rowers will take part in, the Saturday promises exciting racing, as 700 beginners will take on the 3,000m course. The intermediate and championship level crews will race over the full 5,000m course on the Sunday, finishing just before the newly built Gloucester boathouse.
Tommy Nicholson, Club Captain at the University of Bristol, on hosting the event this year said:
"We're pleased to be hosting a major event like BUCS 4s & 8s Head in the West. With most major races taking place in the South East or Nottingham, it's great to be representing the WAGS region along with Gloucester-Hartpury and Gloucester Rowing Club. The Gloucester canal course brings a new technical challenge to crews and one we hope will provide a good racing experience for all of our visiting crews".
With the BUCS Rowing 4s and 8s Head being the second largest student only rowing event in the UK, this event is one that also hopes to raise awareness for a charity campaign that has recently taken the British rowing scene by storm. The University of Bristol's very own Tommy Nicholson, along with club captain of Imperial College Boat club's Jack Walsh, have established the campaign Rowing Together for Healthy Minds (RTHM) in memory of student rower, René Zamudio, who lost his life in January 2017. Through the support of the British rowing community, the pair have sold over 3,000 charity tech tops, raising an astounding £2,000 for the official-partner charity MIND in just less than one month. It is hoped that the affiliated clubs who will be descending on Gloucester rowing course this weekend will wear their tops in solidarity - showing support for members of their rowing community like René, who have lost their lives due to the struggles posed by mental health.
As BUCS head this year will be hosted in a new location, sporting a brand new boat-house and offering athletes with a different course, the event hopes to follow the example set by the previous Northern hosts with their successful event on the Tyne for the previous three years of the event. We look forward to welcoming the crews travelling from afar such as Queens Belfast, and the University of Edinburgh. This year Newcastle, instead of playing at home, will be trying to replicate their recent successes on away turf and the University of Bristol wish all competing clubs with the best of luck at the 2019 BUCS 4s and 8s Head.
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Written by Charlotte Greenwood.
Studying Contemporary Identities (MSc), School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies


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Our Favourite Loft Décor Ideas
Being loft lovers here at the MrLOFT Team, we're big fans of industrial design and vintage-inspired decorating trends. But too much of one thing can make a place look overly-staged - your home should be reflective of your personality and not too stiff while still being respectful of the "bones" / the heritage of the space. That's why we love mixing trends, materials and injecting a little colour and humour through objects and art.
Whether you're already a proud loft owner or currently looking at Toronto lofts for sale, here's a round-up of our favouite decorating trends for a little home makeover inspiration.
#1 Industrial Décor
Whether it's a strategically-placed antique typewriter, industrial parts like cogs and wheels, a backlit sign or an old letterpress plate, vintage and antique objects make great art pieces.
Industrial finds at the Queen West Antique Centre at 1605 Queen St. W. Photo © QWAC.
While there are a ton of replicas of vintage prints, industrial-inspired objects and decorative items available at big chain stores like Restoration Hardware and Urban Barn, it's nice to go for the real thing and add some patina – and a conversation piece or two - to your home. Check out antique stores and flea markets – we love Queen West Antique Centre, pictured above, and the Salvage Shop.
For items that are both soulful and practical, look for upcycled materials that give old objects a new lease on life. We love the work of local Toronto artist Adam Fullerton who upcycles everything from old industrial parts to license plates into stunning works of art, furniture and lighting. Lights like the license plate sconces seen below add a touch of whimsy to a hard loft space. And his marquee-style union jack (pictured in our lead image) would bring a welcome a pop of colour to the concrete walls of a soft loft.
Photo © Adam Fullerton.
#2 Salvaged Wood
Reclaimed furniture is great for adding instant patina and when mixed with hot- or cold-rolled steel, it's a beautiful marriage of materials. Check out Urban Tree Salvage and Rebarn for one-of-a-kind, custom pieces fabricated from salvaged wood and steel. Pictured below is a custom dining table by Urban Tree Salvage that looks great paired with the Gus Modern Thompson chair from Style Garage.
We also love a wall-mount, pipe and wood bookshelf like the ones seen in this Toronto loft, designed by Toronto interior designers Rad Design Inc. Not only are they spot-on in terms of industrial styling, they're great space savers for narrow rooms.
Freestanding metal and wood bookshelves also make for great room dividers. The open concept living of authentic, hard lofts is a huge part of the appeal but it can be difficult to create rooms with a purpose without some sort of division. Open bookshelves made from salvaged, time-worn wood will section off the living area from the bedroom or work space / office with enough visual heft to feel substantial without destroying the open concept feel.
Want something a little more bold? Barn boards make for a great feature wall. Toronto's Barn Board Store in East York specializes in wood feature walls in a variety of hues from soft greys and browns to pops of spicy red intermixed with neutrals.
The Barn Board Store created this faded black wood feature wall for a commercial interior (Designer Inspired Interiors on King St E). Photo © Barn Board Store.
#3 Mixing Soft and Hard Surfaces
A handmade, knitted throw draped over a sleek leather couch. A lamb's wool cushion or sheepskin throw over a mid-century modern steel chair. Dreamy, velvet drapes in pale pink or silver against concrete walls. Mixing hard and soft textures along with man-made and natural materials will add balance and visual interest to your Toronto loft.
Plants are also an easy and inexpensive way to add a softness to your space, bringing in texture and little of the outdoors, in. Our favourites are the ornamental string of pearl plants that look like little pea tendrils along with succulents that add so much visual texture and are generally easy to care for.
Images courtesy of Sarah Freihofer, The Upper Valley. For more recommendations on house plants, have a read of her indoor plant guide.
#4 Modern Art That Pops
If you live in an historic, hard loft, not everything in your space needs to be representative of the era of the original build. In fact, decorating all in one style or era can be a little too on-the-nose and end up looking like a page out of the Restoration Hardware catalogue but not in a good way (read: impersonal).
Big, bold, bright canvases are one way to inject colour and modernity to a heritage-inspired space and balance out that industrial charm with a little colour and even humour. A Warhol or Pollock poster is great but don't shy away from buying original art. There are plenty of original works by both local and international artists at reasonable prices and shopping for art can be a really fun experience. The piece will end up meaning so much more to you than a dime-a-dozen reproduction print and you can help support a living artist.
One of our favourite sources is a magical store called Art Interiors, right here in Toronto. The staff here are wonderful and they have art at a variety of price points, including a ton of work under the $250 mark. If your budget can swing a little more, we love the kaleidoscope of colours and shapes in Emilie Rondeau's mixed-media works and the tongue-in-cheek, sometimes existential paintings of Marcel Kerkhoff featuring a cast of furry characters.
Left: Village Nuage by Emilie Rondeau, $500.00. Right: Bunny with Birds by Marcel Kerkhoff, $650.00. Both images courtesy of Art Interiors.
For more information on sourcing great art on a budget, check out this post on where to buy affordable art from our partners over at Condos.ca.
#5 Moody Walls
There's a tendancy to go all white or beige on the drywall in a lofts, particularly if you're balancing out a brick or concrete feature wall. But dark, moody greys, almost-blacks, olive greens and bronzes can look phenomenal in an industrial space and really make those large windows sing. Given the soaring ceilings of most lofts, you can even paint the ceilings a similar colour (a few shades lighter is best) and not worry about making the room feel small.
Here are some of our favourite dark shades for lofts:
Left to right: Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze, Farrow & Ball Studio Green and Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar.
Finally, don't forget the importance of great lighting to transform your loft space. Have a read of our previous post on affordable, vintage-inspired lighting.


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Is Tristan Thompson already back to his old ways?
As fans of the shamed NBA player know, there have been multiple occasions where Tristan has been spotted being unfaithful to his girlfriend and the mother of his baby, Khloe Kardashian. But in recent months, Khloe and Tristan seem to be getting along just fine with Tristan even sharing a post on his Instagram story, saying "Proud of you momma" to Khloe after the launch of her Good American activewear line.
But, a new report from Radar Online suggests that Thompson may be back to his old, cheating ways while he's in Toronto teaching a basketball camp. A source close to the situation says that Tristan had a young woman in his entourage yesterday and it wasn't Khloe, who was in LA celebrating her sister, Kylie Jenner's, birthday.
"There was a woman in Tristan's entourage and it wasn't Khloe. They looked like more than friends because he had his hand on her lower back when they arrived. There was definitely something there."
The source also said that the mystery woman was incredibly attractive and once Thompson was done teaching the camp, he was "anxious" to get back to the beauty.
"She was a beautiful, young girl who looked as if she could be a model," the source continued. "She, along with one of his security detail, stayed in the locker room while he taught camp. He appeared to be in a hurry to get back to his female companion, because he jetted out of the center the minute it was over."
It remains unclear who the mystery was or more importantly, if Khloe has found out any information about it. But in another report from the Inquisitr, a source shared that Younes Bendjima's recent infidelity to Kourtney Kardashian has been really hard on Khloe, bringing back bad memories of Tristan's cheating scandal that rocked her world. And while Khloe wants to be there for her sister, it's really hard for her because of the memories that come flooding back.
"Tristan is feeling really uncomfortable right now because he can't really say anything to anyone in the family about Kourtney and Younes and their troubles because it leads right back to him and what he did to Khloe," an insider shared.
The source also shared that both Khloe and Tristan were walking on thin ice when it comes to the topic because they fear that it could bring back past talks about their own relationship that were really hard to deal with.
Season 15 of Keeping Up With the Kardashians airs Sundays on E!


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Health Benefits Of Cassia Seed
Cassia seeds are very popular, as it is very beneficial for human health. It was widely used in ancient medicines to cure several ailments related to digestion, eyes, joints, intestines, liver and can also relieve several infections. These seeds are obtained from two types of annual herbaceous plants, namely, Cassia Tora L and Cassia Obtusifolia L.
The cassia plant belongs to the Leguminosae family and is commonly found in the tropical areas of India, China, and Africa. The cassia plants have yellow flowers and dark green leaves. The seeds of this plant are found in the pods like the regular leguminous plants.
What Are Cassia Seeds?
The seeds of the Cassia plant are known as Jue ming zi in China and were used extensively in ancient Chinese medicine for its curing properties. These small seeds vary in color from brownish-green, yellow to dark brown. These seeds have a salty, sweet and slightly bitter taste.
Cassia seeds are usually cleaned and dried before use and can be utilized either directly or in powdered form for extracting its goodness easily. It can also be used as a substitute for your regular coffee by roasting and grinding the dried seeds. This seed is also known by its Latin name, Semen Cassiae.
Cassia seeds have gained immense popularity in recent years. As it can benefit your health in several ways, by promoting eye health, correcting bowel movements, provides relief from cold and flu and restores the functions of the liver. The seeds of Cassia plant are known for their laxative property and are used in Ayurveda as an expectorant, anthelmintic and ophthalmic.
Health Benefits Of Cassia Seed
Cassia seeds are often used as a daily supplement, consumed as the tea and the oil of the seed is used for relieving joint aches and body pain.
Soothes Body Pain
The oil extracted from the seeds of the Cassia plant is an effective treatment to ease the arthritis pain in the joints, as it is loaded with anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory properties. Massaging the joints with this oil every day will help in kindling the blood flow to promote the efficiency of the circulatory system and facilitates better oxygen supply in the joints.
It can also alleviate the swelling, discomfort, and pain in the muscles and tissues by warming it and improves blood circulation. The decoction of cassia seeds can be given to kids who have teething pain.
If you are in search of the best option to help you stay free from all kinds of infections, body pain and maintain your ideal body weight, then make sure you have a stock of cassia seeds in your kitchen. You can use it alone or along with chrysanthemum or goji berries to prepare tea.
However, avoid using cassia seeds for a long-term, as it has anthraquinones that can induce intestinal melanosis. Also, pregnant ladies should not use these seeds, as some components in it might induce premature labor.
Improves Digestion Of Food
The presence of organic compounds called glycosides in cassia seeds improves the gastric secretions in the body for promoting digestion. Having a cup of tea made from cassia seeds will help in quick digestion. It also avoids intestinal dryness, as it has cooling properties and prevents the large intestine from building up the heat during the digestion process.
It can also be used for treating intestinal disorders in kids like flatulence. Those who are suffering from stomach pain due to indigestion will get relief by massaging cassia seed oil mixed with linseed oil or almond oil in their navel area.
Promotes Sleep
Using cassia seed pillow instead of your foam pillow will help you enjoy a good night's sleep. The therapeutic properties of these seeds would calm and relax the nerves while gently massaging your head. It is the best cure for people suffering from sleep apnea and insomnia. The pillow made with the seeds of Cassia plant remains cool during the summer and warm during the winter.
People who are suffering from chronic pain in the neck and shoulders can also sleep with cassia seed pillow. The hard texture of the seeds would offer meridian acupoint massage to cure several medical conditions like cervical spondylosis, dizziness, cerebral arteriosclerosis, dizziness, and insomnia.
Prevents Constipation
Cassia seeds are widely used for its therapeutic benefits, which includes its laxative properties. It has the purgative anthraquinone like emodin that imparts the laxative effect of treating constipation issues. Drinking the tea prepared with cassia seeds every day will help in keeping the track of large intestine well hydrated and facilitates the bowel movement.
Having the extract of the seeds of the Cassia plant will help in softening and lubricating the stools. It also alleviates the buildup of heat in the intestinal tract.
Relieves Cold and Flu
Cassia seeds are known to have potent antimicrobial and antiviral properties that make it a natural treatment for cold and flu. Using cassia seed oil will prevent the outbreak of cold and flu. The seeds can relieve a headache, cures cold and flu and can combat all infections related to seasonal allergies.
Combats Microorganisms
Cassia seeds have the ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms like fungi, which can cause severe skin infections. It can also kill bacteria and prevent the growth of different bacterial strains like Bacillus diphtheria, Staphylococcus, and Bacillus coli. Mixing cassia seed powder in drinking water will help in curing all kinds of topical infections triggered by fungi.
Making an infusion with cassia seed extract and alcohol will be effective for bacterial infections.
Helps In Weight Loss
As the cassia seeds have laxative properties, it aids in weight loss by expelling the toxins effectively. It also drains away from the excess water in the body and offers a toned look. Having cassia seed tea or using its extract in your regular detox tea will help you lose those extra pounds. It is known for its purging activities that prevent the absorption of carbohydrates and fats in your body to initiate weight loss.
Treats Eye Problems
The seeds of the Cassia plant contain retinoic acid that has made it find a place in the eye care medicines of ancient times. It has the ability to detox the liver and to promote the vision. These seeds are used for treating an array of eye problems, such as blurred vision, itchy eyes, glaucoma, red painful eyes, and dry eyes.
It is used in herbal medicines for curing conjunctive congestion or bloodshot eyes and glaucoma by using cassia seed extract with gentian root.
Maintains Cholesterol Levels
Cassia seeds play a pivotal role in preventing the level of serum cholesterol from rising to the fatal limit. It also suppresses the development of atherosclerotic plaque to prevent cardiovascular issues.
Lowers Hypertension
Having cassia seed tea regularly like your green tea will help in lowering high blood pressure. It has the ability to promote the circulation of blood in the body to keep the pressure levels of the blood under control. The seeds of the Cassia plant can also lower the blood lipids.
Side Effects of Cassia Seeds
The benefits of Cassia seeds are due to the chemicals chrysophanol, obtain and Aurantio-obtuse. The chemicals also do have some side effects. The primary ones include obesity, psoriasis and irritable bowel syndrome(IBS). It could also cause gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and gas problems. Since it works as a nervous system stimulant, the related side effects of anxiety are common too.
It lowers blood pressure due to which it should not be taken by people who are on blood pressure medications. Pregnant women should avoid it completely. People suffering from qi deficiency should also avoid it.
Cassia fistula was found to cause infertility in female rats according to research done by Chauhan and Agarwal M. However if it has the same effect on humans is yet to be ascertained.
Some studies also suggest that people suffering from liver-related ailments should also avoid using it.
Read next: Reset Your Thyroid Using Only Coriander Seeds
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23 Apr. 16
Ways To Free Your Toilet From Being Clogged
Have you ever experienced how annoying it can be if your toilet gets clogged? It is an unpleasant thing that you need to take some actions about it immediately. Otherwise, it is bothering to see the water keeps spinning over the toilet's basin rather than falling into the drain. The clogging is because the sewage in the toilet. The first immediate action to overcome this problem is by getting the plunger and fishing it into the bottom of your toilet.
Toilet clogs that are caused by semi-solid objects, such as hair or a toy, creates resistance in the auger as it grabs hold of the object. If you feel this resistance, retrieve the object by rewinding the cable. If the clog is made up of accumulated objects, such as toilet paper, try passing the coil of the auger back and forth through the clog to break it up.
You will then need to plunge the plunger into the drain so that you can remove the blockage. Most people hate to do this because the dirty water might splash into their bodies when they are plunging the toilet. Therefore, many people prefer to stand in the sink, bathtub or other fixtures to make sure that they are far enough from the dirty water. Unfortunately, some dirty splashes will always spill out into their bodies, no matter how careful they try. It is even worsted that after all, you still cannot dislodge the blockage.
It is always better to avoid such inconvenient circumstances. Here are some simple preventive steps that you need to apply if you want to free yourself from dislodging your clogged toilet:
1. You should dispose any toilet paper into the toilet basin after you are using it. You should not dispose them into the toilet, especially if the toilet paper you use is excessive. Otherwise, you will create a sewage blockage that causes the toilet clogged.
2. Similar to toilet paper, you should never flush in any paper towel into the toilet. The paper tower can absorb liquid in a large amount, but it cannot break down quickly. Therefore, you should avoid flushing them into the toilet at all cost. Otherwise, a big problem has been waiting for you.
One great way to prevent the clogging is by applying a drain cleaner on a regular basis. You should get a cleaner that is strong enough to dislodge the sewage. You can use an industrial drain cleaner to give the best result. This cleaner will dislodge any sewage so that it will not block the drain.
You can use these tips to make sure that the toilet will be free from any sewage and clogging. You should always remember that having preventive actions are always better than fixing the problems.I hope that learning on how to fix a clogged toilet is no longer a mystery to you as it was once for me. The toilet plunger and toilet auger tools can easily be bought at your nearest hardware store. I would avoid wasting money by using any harsh chemicals on your pipes. If the situation still exists, please docontact a plumber.