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How To Become An Asset Manager In Luxembourg?
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the leading European countries in terms of economic activities and financial investments. Indeed, Luxembourg is seen as a welcoming country for entrepreneurs wishing to set up their company or to start their activity. There are also many advantages for those wishing to invest their assets in a stable financial centre.
By creating their company in Luxembourg, entrepreneurs enjoy favourable conditions such as simplified administrative formalities, no professional taxation, no company car tax, as well as social costs ranging amongst the lowest in Europe. The favourable tax regime of the Grand Duchy enables the country to be highly competitive on the European market.
Thanks to its geographical position, Luxembourg is one of the biggest European business hubs along with London, Paris or Switzerland nowadays. Studies conducted by the Luxembourg government and published in July 2015 have shown an increased economic growth, only strengthened by a 5% increase in GDP in 2014 and the ever-growing number of companies incorporated in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg is in second position behind the United States in the funds industry. Indeed, the Grand Duchy has more than 2.500 billions assets managed in the place. The number of fund increases each year, according by the CSSF.
Thanks to its political stability , its regulation and its funds diversification, Luxembourg is the place to be to become an asset manager and to find success.
Asset Manager In Luxembourg | Hance Law Firm
Becoming an asset manager necessitates researching the form of company to choose, as well as the conditions pertaining to the authorization of the company or the qualifications of the shareholders.
I. Incorporation of a management company
Which social form should be adopted ?
A management company is defined as follows: " a company carrying an activity consisting in providing investment services to third parties in a professional capacity ". It may be incorporated as a :
public limited company (S.A.)
limited liability company (S.A.R.L.)
" The authorization granted for an activity which includes the management of third party funds can only be given to legal persons incorporated as either a public law institution or a commercial company ".
The social object of the management company shall be limited to the management of investments funds, of which at least one must have been created in Luxembourg.
A required financial base ?
Luxembourg's Regulatory Body (the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, " CSSF ") imposes a financial base for all professional activities performed in the financial sector. As such, if the company does not manage third party funds, funds that it has not created itself, the company must bring forward proof of a financial base amounting to a minimum €125,000. Otherwise, the company "would have to provide proof of a paid-up share capital of minimum €620.000" to obtain the approval of the CSSF.
How to obtain this approval ?
A file must be assembled and must contain several documents, such as the shareholder's resumes, a presentation of the company's structure, the range of activities it carries out …
The file must be submitted to the CSSF for approval. The authorization is delivered for an indefinite period and enables the management company to begin its activity.
II. Structure of the management company
A head office in Luxembourg
The CSSF subordinates its authorization " to the proof of the existence in Luxembourg of the central administration of the applicant ". This refers to the head office of the company, considered as the place where the premises of the company will be located and its activity will be carried out.
The company will also have to demonstrate it has a sound administrative and accounting organisation as well as adequate internal control procedures.
Supervision of shareholders
The law of March 12th 1998 specifies that the authorization of a legal person by the CSSF is subject to the disclosure to the Commission of the identities of the shareholders' or direct members' of the company. Any change must be notified to the Commission.
Moreover, the shareholders will have to prove their professional repute: " the professional repute is assessed on the basis of the criminal record and any element which may help establishing that the concerned persons enjoy a good reputation and present all guarantees which may ensure irreproachable business conduct ".
Furthermore, the person in charge of the management must possess adequate professional qualifications, such as the practice of comparable activities " with a high level of responsibilities and autonomy ".
Which activities can a management company practice ?
Management companies can practice the following activities:
management of portfolios of investments. It consists in managing portfolios of financial instrument on behalf of their clients;
investment advice. It consists in providing recommendations to clients, regarding one or several transactions involving financial instrument ;
safekeeping and administration of units of UCIs, an ancillary service offered to the client ;
the purchase, sale, subscription, exchange, redeeming, holding or underwriting of particular financial instruments.
If you had any doubts or questions regarding the incorporation of your management company in Luxembourg, we hope that we have been able to shed some light. Hance Law Avocats will help you to go through the required formalities, will support your project, and the qualified members of our team will provide you with customized advice.
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CCSD educates English Language Learners in 14 area high schools from North Charleston to West Ashley to East Cooper. This group of students serves as ambassadors of their culture to the community at large as they seek to establish their future goals. CCSD strives to create a learning environment that encourages students' pride in their cultural heritage along with the cognitive and affective support to help them become contributing members of our society.
In all area high schools, English Language Learners (ELLs) may take English classes to enhance their reading ,writing, listening and speaking skills. At West Ashley High School, Stall High School, and Wando High School we offer an ESOL English class for credit. Students at these schools are able to study English both semesters of the 4 x 4 block to improve their language acquisition. In the fall, they study ESOL prep followed by the core course in the spring. This intensive course of study accelerates the learning process and prevents the learning gap that can occur when studying language on a 4 x 4 block.
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Environmental NGOs and energy campaigners around the world have welcomed a decision by the German government, who announced today (30 May) that they plan to phase out nuclear energy in their country.
The decision follows mass anti-nuclear campaigns in Germany over the last few months.
The German authorities took their seven oldest reactors 'offline' some weeks ago. The action was taken for a safety review immediately after the nuclear crisis in Japan which followed the recent earthquake and tsunami.
Today, Germany's Environment Minister, Norbert Rottgen declared that these seven reactors will never be used again. An eighth plant that has faced a string of technical problems will now also be shut.
A further six reactors will go offline by 2021 and the remaining three by 2022.
"It's definite," said Rottgen, "There will be no clause for revision".
In the UK, opponents of nuclear power urged the British government to follow Germany's lead.
Kate Hudson of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) said, "If a high-skilled society such as Germany - with a strong industrial safety record - says it can't justify the risk to its citizens from nuclear power, why should it be any different here?".
She continued, "Germany looks set to ensure their energy security by investing in new technologies that will doubtless have a huge export market. Britain could be doing just the same if the government would only take a genuinely open-minded approach to this issue."
Hudson concluded, "Unless something changes, we look set to remain the nuclear dirty man of Europe".


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To become a Certified SoulCentric BreathworkTM Practitioner:
- Modules 1 – 7
- Module 8: Becoming a Practitioner
Sessions: Personal sessions required
- Complete at least 10 consecutive sessions with the same SoulCentric BreathworkTM trainer (More recommended)
- Complete at least 10 consecutive sessions with the opposite gender certified SoulCentric BreathworkTM practitioner (More recommended)
- Additional private sessions with either practitioner for a minimum of 30 total combined
- Ongoing commitment to personal growth & development
- Highly recommended: ongoing private session support that includes counseling and somatic work
Alternative fulfillment of this requirement: opposite gender requirement may be met by having worked with another type of approved somatic therapist of the opposite gender to the breathwork practitioner doing comprehensive work together for a prolonged period of time (consecutively over 6 months).
Experiential Development:
- Assist in groups, such as 4 breathwork groups and 2 weekend workshops, 40 hours minimum.
- Receive feedback and support learning to facilitate others with breathwork.
Prerequisite: Modules 1 – 8
- Monthly group sessions, by phone or on-line video, for one year.
- Receive support with the practice, discuss any issues that arise.
- Receive additional guidance and practical steps for growing one's practice.
- Continue developing supportive practitioner's network.
- Increasing levels of responsibility in workshops and trainings for those wishing to deepen their practice and/or become trainers and group facilitators.
- Alternatively, private phone/video sessions bi-weekly 1/2 hour long or monthly one-hour sessions.
Hours for certification:
- 50 sessions. Complete a series of 10 paid sessions with 4 clients. One series may be a trade. Submit client's review. Remaining 10 sessions can be a variety of clients.
- Complete hours of assistance in trainings and groups.
Additional requirements for certification:
- Abide by the code of ethics.
- Continue ongoing personal growth, consciousness development, and commitment to the path of your soul.
- Demonstrate a level of clarity with intuitive support provided, demonstrating a clear understanding and practice of the principles taught.
- Commit to honoring Direct Personal Experience over adopting philosophies and beliefs as the only truth. Understanding the potential of the Divine is infinite.
Please note certification is contingent upon adequate reflection that the practitioner in training has demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the practices and principles of SoulCentric BreathworkTM. One can still be in progress working on oneself to offer this work, however a significant understanding of the integration of the concepts taught here must be present to begin to support others in this capacity. This helps protect and serve both practitioner and clients, as well as our community of practitioners and maintain integrity.
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Q: I own a retail business on a busy street. Last year was a very icy winter and while I tried to keep the sidewalk and the path to the door clear, the town did not do a particularly good job at shoveling the sidewalk in front of my store. In anticipation of the cold months this year, I wanted to know if I could be held I liable if someone slips and gets hurt in front of the store.
A: Generally, although the town probably owns the sidewalk in front of your business, county and town laws typically transfer the responsibility to maintain that sidewalk to the owner and/or occupant of the adjacent property. In other words, as the owner or tenant of the building your store is in, you would be ultimately responsible for removing snow and ice from the sidewalk directly in front of your store. However, you mentioned that the town did a poor job of clearing the snow and ice. This could mean that the town actually created a dangerous condition on the sidewalk. If so, you and the town could both be held liable if someone slip and falls. If you have any additional questions or concerns about slip and fall matters, you should contact a personal injury attorney.
Michael A. Serpico is an Associate in the Personal Injury practice in the Garden City office of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. located in Long Island, NY. Mr. Serpico has significant experience in state and federal civil litigation from intake to appeal and has also secured numerous successful appellate decisions.
Over the past 50 years, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. has grown to encompass four individual offices located in Garden City, N.Y., New York City, N.Y., Albany, N.Y., and Washington D.C. offering a wide variety of legal services.Our 18 practice groups manage, negotiate or litigate just about any legal issue, transaction or dispute ranging from:Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization Law, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Defense Law, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Disability Insurance Claims, Education Law, Employee Benefits ERISA Law, Employment Law, to: Government Relations, Labor Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Municipal, Land Use & Environmental Compliance Law, Professional Responsibility, Real Estate Law, Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Law and Trusts and Estates.


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Its capital, Cardiff, has a revamped and revitalized waterfront, Hay-on-Wye's festival of books is internationally renowned, Carmarthenshire has wonderful festivals and the lyrical Welsh language is enjoying a revival - Wales has culturally come into its own. Its grand scenery has always stood steadfast against the more urbanised UK. Scraggy mountain ranges scrawl across the interior, with the splendid Mount Snowdon towering above all others, and dramatic coastlines like Pembrokeshire refuse to yield to tourist tat. Instead, they offer inspired cliff walks and secluded beaches tuneful with wildlife. In Wales, even the seagulls can sing.
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The release of Tron: Legacy is just two weeks away, and if our in depth guide to Tron-a-Sutra didn't get you revved up, perhaps the street legal Tron Light Cycle will.
Via Wired:
"A Florida bike shop has put together 10 custom-built, street-legal Tron Light Cycle lookalikes. For a cool $55,000, you could be riding one to the Dec. 17 premier.
According to Jeff Halverson of Parker Brothers Choppers, each bike features a steel frame, fiberglass bodywork and a V-twin engine from a Suzuki TLR1000. Stopping power comes from a custom made friction drum that keeps the bike true to the look of Daniel Simon's latest Light Cycle design. Customers have a choice between actual gauges and an iPad dock that displays vital statistics on the iPad's touchscreen."
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This is probably the GREATEST family resort on Hilton Head Island!! Named by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 resorts on Hilton Head Island!
This is a Platinum OCEAN VIEW
- Renovated new bathroom with new tile flooring throughout.
- All new appliances (2016) and furniture (2016).
- New granite counters and tiled kitchen backsplash (2012).
This newly re-decorated condo is comfortable and cozy for you, so you can kick back and enjoy a great vacation!!
- The villa is a one bedroom with a new (2014) queen-size bed, with 600 count sheets, pottery barn duvet, and a flat screen 21" TV.
- Bathroom has fluffy thick towels.
- Hall area features built-in bunk beds for the kids.
- Living room has a queen-size, sleeper sofa.
- Condo has a 32′ flatscreen TV, and DVD player; with a library of DVDs, books, and games.
- Free wireless high-speed internet provided.
- Kitchen equipped with dishes, cookware, and small appliances.
- Kitchen well stocked with salt, pepper, a variety of seasonings, condiments in the fridge, sugar, flour, cooking spray, coffee filters, glad wrap, and aluminum foil.
There is a beautiful view from the balcony!
- Four swivel patio bar chairs with bistro tables.
- For your convenience, four beach chairs and beach bags are also provided. (But I can't promise that there will be four chairs. The weather and the ocean are hard on them. Let me know if there is an issue).
Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort boasts an outstanding, family-friendly complex with something for every vacationer. It has the largest ocean-front pool on Hilton Head Island; which includes a kiddy pool, ten lighted tennis courts, new playground, workout facility, and an oceanfront "Tikki Bar" (seasonal) for food and drinks. During the summer, the resort has planned daily activity programs for the children.
This mid-island location is an ideal location, as you will have easy access to everything on the island.
Thank you for looking at Villa C336. I hope to hear from you.


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How-to: Cook Perfect Baconjump to recipe
I must admit that bacon, aka meat candy, is very important to my diet and lifestyle. Granted that I abide by a general principal of all things in moderation, I'd be lying if I told you I'm modest when bacon hits the table. I quickly do the math to figure out how many pieces each person gets, grab my portion, and will be the first to volunteer for the leftovers. Maybe I'm a bacon hoarder.
I don't discriminate and love all kinds of bacon: peppered, hickory, maple, thick, thin, etc.
As your resident expert in all kinds of bacon, I have some tips to help you cook fail-proof meat candy.
1 – Bake it.
Baking bacon is a very simple way to free up your time to focus on other breakfast or home preparations while filling your home with one of the best aromas around. Someone should make a bacon candle.
2 – Line your baking sheet with Parchment Paper.
Parchment paper allows for easy cleanup and will keep bacon bits from sticking to your pan or each other.
3 – Run water over your baking sheet to make the Parchment Paper stick.
A trick directly from my mother to you; if you've ever experienced Parchment Paper rolling back up on itself, this will solve your problems. Run tap water over your pan, drain the large drops of water, and watch the Parchment Paper stick effortlessly to the pan.
4 – Bake at 375 for approximately 20 minutes.
It's pretty much that simple. Your nose will let you know if it's done sooner or needs more time. The thickness of your bacon will determine how long you should bake it.
5 – Get rid of excess grease.
As soon as your bacon is finished baking, use tongs to place each piece on a paper towel-lined plate. Once all the bacon pieces are on the plate, take another block of paper towels and blot the top. This will make for crunchy, not greasy, bacon.
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You have the best photography! I can almost smell it – wish I were tasting it – it looks so good! Great tips. Thank you!
Does this yield bacon so crisp you can break it with a fork, that it will stand up vertical so you can make tepees with it? I like really really crisp bacon.
It does! Tepee test approved. I'm a crispy bacon lover too. Thanks, Katie!
I never heard of "meat candy", but that sounds like a beautiful name for bacon. LOL Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by!
You should email Yankee Candle immediately with your idea 🙂 Love the baking idea and we here in Ohio love our meat candy too, well except for Mr. S who is afraid of it….
Yes! Will do, actually. Thanks, Mrs. S!
Hi – great blog! I'm brand new to paleo, hence the late question to this post. How long would baked bacon last in the refrigerator? Thanks!
Hi! Thank you and welcome to the paleo world! I can usually keep cooked bacon in the fridge (in a container) for about 5 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave as needed. Hope that helps! Good luck with your new paleo adjustments and please let me know if there's ever anything I can do to help.
What about fully cooked turkey bacon? Is that paleo friendly?
Hi Amanda! Thanks for your question. The best answer I can give you is read the ingredients on the turkey bacon. If the ingredients are all whole foods that you could easily buy yourself, then yes! Paleo-friendly. However, if they're loaded with chemicals and other mystery ingredients, I would only eat it in moderation. Pork bacon is usually a safe choice as log as it's not flavored with extra sugar.
lI love blt's especially this time of year when the tomatoes are garden fresh…any ideas to substitute the bread???
You could make a lettuce wrap blt! Butter lettuce, romain, and collard greens are my favorites for wraps.
I just discovered your site, and find it to be wonderful! xD
When I want crispy baked meat candy (love that term!), I place it in the oven on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet. This allows the fat to drip off as it is liquified. It also makes for an easy clean-up and transfer of nice, clean drippings into a mason jar for later use.
Your post just gave me the idea to place parchment over the top of the bacon to help control the inevitable oven spatter. I'm sure you have experienced this. lol! I'll be trying this out once I pick some parchment up tomorrow. Thank you very much for the inspiration!


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Mary and Joseph Go to a Fish FryApril 16th, 2014
It's a Friday in Lent and two Catholics go to a local Fish Fry. We'll call one Mary and the other Joseph. At first glance, the two don't seem very different. Both were baptized as infants; both attended 12 years of Catholic schooling.
The difference is that Mary attends Mass each weekend; Joseph attends infrequently.
A recent study (see Sherry Weddell, Forming Intentional Disciples, especially pp. 43-44) indicates that the most significant predictor of whether a Catholic attends Mass each weekend or not depends on how the person answers this one question:
Do you believe it is possible to have a personal relationship with God?
It's not necessary for a person to feel close to God, but to acknowledge the possibility of a God who wants a relationship with us – who cares for each of us and who is knowable and relatable.
If someone believes that a personal relationship with God is possible, he or she is far more likely to seek out that relationship through Mass and the sacraments.
Yet, for those who believe in an impersonal God – which is what upwards of 1/3 of Catholics said characterized their belief– there is little reason to worship on Sunday since they believe that a personal and life-giving relationship with God may not even be possible.
The Gospels offers us an invitation to see God as He is and to believe in a loving savior who deeply desires a relationship with each one of us.
In the Gospels, Jesus ministers directly and personally to people – to lepers, the possessed, the blind, the sin-sick – not only healing their physical maladies, but helping bring them to faith.
We might ask ourselves, what is my fundamental understanding of God? Do I see God as "out there" somewhere, not involved in my life? Or do I acknowledge Him as someone who wants a relationship with me?
And if I do believe that this kind of relationship is possible, do I seek to foster that relationship in response to His love?


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The Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square offers sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. The waterfront project is in a historic part of the California city on the sea that has always captured my heart. I'm here checking out this amazing property that is available as a fractional ownership for a smidgen over $200,000 for a two bedroom, even less for a one-bedroom!
"We were looking at buying property for a second home in a few places, including Phoenix and Palm Springs," says Canadian Ron Deyholos. "But my wife is not much of a golfer, so we started to look in San Francisco because we really like the city."
The couple recently purchased a share in a fractional unit in Fairmont Heritage Place, and love it primarily because they have no headaches or upkeep. This came painfully to my mind as I landed at SFO this morning to news that not one but BOTH hot water heaters were dead upstairs and oh yes, it's 107 in Dallas and one A/C is out. Great.
It's about 70 degrees here in San Fran.
Located near Fisherman's Wharf, the waterfront project is a collaboration between JMA Ventures, LLC, and the Fairmont Hotel chain and is part of the historic former Ghirardelli chocolate factory complex, which dates back to 1893. The red brick exterior walls are original to the chocolate factory, and later I'll show you how cleanly and cleverly they preserved the original windows but made them more efficient. The development offers 53 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes right in the heart of the city. A courtesy car is about to whisk me off to Inman's Real Estate Connect at the Hilton in Union Square.
The project is right on the water, offering beautiful views of the Bay across to Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Plus there's a fire pit, boutique shops, restaurants and pubs on the street level, so you feel very much in the city.
Fractional ownership gives the buyer a one-tenth deeded ownership of the unit and entitles the buyer to 35 nights per year with benefits, like reciprocity at any Fairmont and Raffles Hotels and Resorts or other Fairmont Heritage communities worldwide. Want to spend more than 35 days per year on vacation? You must be French. Fairmont lets Heritage place owners stay at Ghirardelli for $100 U.S. bucks a night. There are heavy duty discounts available on all other Fairmont properties, too: little bird told me 20%.
What I'm liking and here to really check out: the private residents' club gives you a five-star experience in your second home. Which is exactly what you want in a second home, not more headaches. Some of these units are in the toney Exclusive Resorts collection. Other benefits I'm checking on for you: the car shuttle, owners' storage facilities for, say, wine if you hop up to Napa or Sonoma, exercise facility, daily housekeeping (will there be turn-down service? I love turn-down service), great dining, shopping and grocery provisioning. I'm told I'm six quick blocks from Safeway and Trader Joes!
We have a friend in Dallas who owns one of these fractionals –he has a child living in the area, as we do. Also a lot of Canadians are buying in San Francisco — two lovely gents just popped by my two-bedroom unit for a look/see. Western Canadians love the Fairmont brand, they told me, and have access to about 12 Fairmont hotels, including the famous Whistler. They were quite impressed with the kitchen. Me, I can hardly wait to draw a bubble bath… and forget about everything that's breaking in Dallas.


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Owners of Lavender-centric businesses and individuals interested in lavender are invited to become members of the Oregon Lavender Association (OLA). Members have the option of choosing between the following membership levels:
Relax With Us: All Lavender Enthusiasts
Basic OLA membership fee: $55/year
- Attendance at four informative membership meetings every year, each with an educational component featuring experts in the industry, demonstrations, presentations, and/or panel discussions
- Discounts at participating OLA Lavender Destinations
- Informative newsletters with articles on using and growing lavender
- Inclusion in an established support network of lavender lovers, lavender growers and lavender craftspeople
- Access to OLA library of lavender resources
Grow With Us: Lavender Oriented Businesses
Intended for anyone with a business that involves or complements lavender
Basic OLA membership fee ($55) plus level 1 marketing ($115) = $170/year
All the benefits of Relax With Us membership level as detailed above, plus:
- A link from the Oregon Lavender Destinations website to your business website
- Ability to list your products and services on the Oregon Lavender Destinations website
- Promotion through OLA social media network on Facebook. Our Facebook page receives over 25,000 page views in the summer months and is growing rapidly, including links to your Facebook page and periodic features of each individual business on the OLA Facebook page
- Ability to list events where your products and services will be offered on the OLD website calendar of lavender events
- Information exchange on topics such as regional advice on growing and marketing lavender products
- Wholesale rates on OLA merchandise and group buying power for such things as supplies, promotional materials, and lavender culinary products
- Help from other members to identify and promote unique strengths of each business
Promote With Us: Lavender Oriented Visitor Destinations
Intended for anyone with a lavender focused visitor destination
Basic OLA membership fee ($55) plus level 1 marketing ($115) plus level 2 marketing $225) = $395/year
All the benefits of Grow With Us membership level as detailed above, plus:
- Your own page on the Oregon Lavender Destinations website which receives 20,000+ visitors in the summer months and is growing rapidly, with a link from profile page on OLD website to your business website
- Ability to list events where your products and services will be offered and events held at your destination on the website calendar of lavender events
- Listing in the Oregon Lavender Destinations Guide, a year-round resource widely distributed to the public free of charge
- Copies of the Oregon Lavender Destinations Guide for your own distribution
- Possible OLA listings and advertisements in national or regional publications such as Travel Oregon, Oregon Events Calendars, etc.
- Inclusion in a news service for shared and individual press releases
- Optional participation in the well-established, successful and growing OLA Farm Tour with regional advertising exposure
- Promotion in Oregon Lavender Farm Tour/Event advertising materials
- Group buying power for Farm Tour signage
- Option to have artists visit your business during the Oregon Lavender Plein Air Paint Out, which culminates with a juried art show at the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
- Option to have photographers visit your business during the Oregon Lavender Photo Contest. Many of the photos submitted are used for OLA publicity, with the location clearly listed on the photo
- Relax with us: Lavender Enthusiasts $55 /year
- Grow With Us: Lavender Businesses $170 /year
- Promote With Us: Marketing $395 /year
Standards for Membership:
- Have an interest in lavender
- Support OLA's Mission, Vision and Values
Standards for participation in the Tour:
- 100 or more lavender plants in ground or year-round inventory of several varieties of lavender in nursery
- Adequate parking
- Public restrooms/facilities (can be portable, handicapped recommended)
- Agreement to adhere to OLA standards as outlined in OLA bylaws
Questions? Email: email@example.com


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Wacha deals, Cardinals cap sweep of Pirates with 7-0 win
Michael Wacha allowed five hits while striking out seven and did not walk a better in getting his third win in three starts.
ST. LOUIS -- Yadier Molina's teammates could tell their All-Star catcher was not happy.
After taking a fastball from Ivan Nova high and tight, Molina hit the next pitch for a three-run homer to help the St. Louis Cardinal beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0 on Sunday.
"Everyone knows don't mess with Yadi," St. Louis infielder Kolten Wong said. "After that, you could tell he's (ticked) off. He took it out on the baseball."
St. Louis, which has won three in a row and seven of eight, moved two games behind Chicago in the NL Central. The Cardinals are 2 1/2 behind Colorado for the second NL wild card.
Michael Wacha tossed eight scoreless innings and Randal Grichuk added a solo homer for St. Louis, which improved to 8-2 in September and moved to a season-high seven games over .500.
Molina tied a career-high with five RBI. He also drove in five runs on Sept. 17, 2010 against San Diego.
Pittsburgh dropped its fifth in a row and slumped to 10 games under .500 for the first time since the end of the 2011 season.
Molina, who left without speaking to reporters, pushed the lead to 4-0 with his drive in the fourth inning. After dodging the errant pitch, he calmly stepped back into the batter's box and ripped his second round-tripper in as many games.
"I feel like he took offense to that," Wacha said of the inside pitch. "It was great to see."
Nova said he meant no harm.
"I'm not that type of pitcher," Nova said. "Just pitching (my) game."
Molina had an RBI single in the first and a sacrifice fly in the seventh.
"Big day, great at-bats all day," St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. "Talk about big hits, he did a great job."
Wacha (12-7) allowed five hits while striking out seven and did not walk a batter in getting his third win in three starts.
"It's that time of the year where you're trying to make the playoffs," Wacha said. "And every game matters. When it gets down to it, you compete your tail off and try and get the win."
The Cardinals' two-game deficit in the NL Central is the closest they've been since Aug. 18 when they were 1 1/2 back.
Nova gave up five runs and five in hits five innings. He struck out seven and walked two.
The Pirates were shut out for the eighth time this season.
Wacha on his increased velocity: "There's sometimes when you can go and get it, and I guess that was one of the times." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/WE6Z67cWrN— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 10, 2017
Pirates: INF Josh Harrison has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list with a fractured left hand.
Cardinals: OF Dexter Fowler was held out of the lineup Sunday with a left knee contusion after crashing into the wall on Saturday. St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said there was, "significant swelling," and was uncertain on his return. ... OF Tommy Pham is still having vision problems and was held out of the lineup Sunday. He suffers from keratoconus and the problem is heightened during day games.
Pirates: LHP Steven Brault (0-0, 5.79) will open a three-game series at Milwaukee on Monday. He will be opposed by RHP Brandon Woodruff (1-1, 1.52). Brault is making his second start. He was named the Most Valuable Pitcher in the International League after posting a 10-5 mark with a 1.94 ERA for Triple-A Indianapolis.
Cardinals: RHP Lance Lynn (10-7, 2.94) will start on Tuesday in the first of a three-game series against Cincinnati. He will face RHP Robert Stephenson (4-4, 5.15). Lynn has allowed one earned run in his last 14 innings.


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Disposable neonatal electrode for use in a high humidity environment
An ECT, EEG, EMG, ENG or impedance pneumography hospital electrode is designed for use on neonates in high humidity environments, such as in a high humidity incubator. The electrode includes a silver-silver/chloride sensor; a signal transmitting lead connected to the sensor; and an electrically conductive, self-adhesive gel which electrically connects the sensor to the patient's skin. The conductive, self-adhesive gel is formed from a hydrogel which is hydrophilic in nature. In order to stabilize the adhesiveness of the gel in the high humidity environment, the gel is provided with an adjunct non-hydrophilic adhesive member which provides improved adhesion to the skin while maintaining contact between the conductive gel and the patient's skin. The use of the adjunct adhesive member enables the electrode assembly to be used in the high humidity environment for extended periods of time without becoming detached from the patient's skin.
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This invention relates to a disposable medical electrode which provides extended use in a high humidity environment. More particularly, this invention relates to an ECG, or the like, electrode which is suitable for use on neonatal patients who are placed in a high humidity incubator environment. The electrode of this invention will not prematurely disengage from the neonate's skin due to hydrogel member water absorption from the high humidity environment.BACKGROUND ART
Medical electrodes are widely used for the measurement and monitoring of ECT, EEG, EMG, ENG and impedance pneumography in hospitals. These electrode assemblies are used for both adult and neonatal patients, and are fastened directly to the skin of the patient for sensing of the respective electrical signals emanating from the patient's body. The electrodes most widely used at the present time, include a silver-silver chloride sensor having a signal transmitting line connected thereto, and mounted in an electrically conductive, self adhesive hydrogel member. The hydrogel provides a conductive connection between the patient's skin and the sensor so that electrical signals emanating from the patient's body will be sensed by the sensor. The signal transmitting line is connected to a monitor, such as an oscilloscope, or the like, which provides a readout of the the sensed electrical signals from the patient. The electrode may necessarily be used to monitor a patient for a relatively long period of time, therefore, it is critical that the intimate contact between the patient's skin and the electrode, which is provided by the conductive, adhesive hydrogel, be stable over the monitoring period. In most environments, stability of the patient-electrode contact is not a problem, and extended monitoring utility is obtainable.
One environment which has caused problems with the aforesaid adhesion stability is a newly developed high humidity incubator environment that is used for care of neonates. A high humidity environment is becoming a preferred method for combating trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) in low birth weight (about six hundred to about fifteen hundred grams) neonates. Due to the fact that these neonates have skin that is very underdeveloped, two problems arise. TEWL is the first. Water escapes very easily through the skin, resulting in dehydration. "Swamping" is used to combat excessive TEWL by reducing the moisture gradient between the patient and the ambient environment. By elevating the ambient humidity, water is much less likely to migrate through the skin. Secondly, the underdeveloped skin is prone to damage, leading to possible infection and death. Aggressive adhesives cannot be used on vital signs-monitoring devices due to the delicate condition of the skin.
The relative humidity in such incubators is in the range of about 50% to about 90%. The conductive, adhesive hydrogel member of the electrode, as noted above, is hydrophilic, and thus is prone to absorption of water from the highly humid atmosphere in the newly developed incubators. The result of placing the electrode hydrogel member in the high humidity environment of the aforesaid newly developed incubator is absorption of water by the hydrogel member, and subsequent erosion of the adhesiveness of the hydrogel. The electrode will thus simply fall off of the neonatal patient if left in the high humidity incubator environment for a time period which can be as short as one to two hours. It would thus be highly desirable to provide an electrode which displays extended adhesion to the skin of a neonate in the high humidity environment of the currently used incubators.DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a medical electrode of the character described which has enhanced skin adhesion in a high humidity environment. The electrode of this invention includes the conventional sensor and electrical lead. A self adhesive conductive hydrogel member surrounds the sensor and serves to provide enhanced signals to the sensor. The hydrogel member is surrounded by an adjunct adhesive component which will not absorb significant amounts of water from the high humidity environment in the incubators. The adjunct adhesive component is preferably a relatively hydrophobic material and it is adhered intimately to the conductive hydrogel while allowing the conductive hydrogel to maintain its intimate contact with the neonate's skin. The adjunct adhesive component protects the conductive hydrogel member against excessive water absorption, and also enhances and stabilizes the adhesive bond between the electrode and the neonate's skin. One configuration of the adjunct adhesive component which has proven to be exemplary is an annular, or donut, shape.
Enabling but non-essential details of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an exploded view of one embodiment of an electrode formed in accordance with this invention;
FIG. 2 is a fragmented sectional view of the electrode of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the skin-contacting side of the electrode of FIG. 1.DETAILED DESCRIPTION THE INVENTION
Referring now to the drawings, there is shown in FIG. 1 an exploded view of one embodiment of an electrode denoted generally by the numeral 2, which has been formed in accordance with this invention. The electrode 2 includes an Ag/AgCl sensor 4 which is coupled to a signal transmission wire 6 having a distal plug 8 for connection to a standard yoke cable (not shown). A disc-shaped electrically conductive and self-adhesive hydrogel member 10 contacts the sensor 4 and provides electrical contact between the sensor 4 and the patient's skin. The hydrogel member 10 is secured to a first annular foam ring 14 which forms a recess 12 for reception of the sensor 4. A second annular foam ring 16 surrounds the first foam ring 14 and is adhered to an adjunct adhesive ring 18 which, in turn, surrounds the hydrogel member 10. The adjunct adhesive ring 18 is not significantly hydrophilic, and is essentially non-conductive. Its function is as an adhesive to prevent the hydrogel member 10 from prematurely losing electrical contact with the patient's skin. The use of such an adjunct adhesive member in the electrode 2 has resulted in a markedly improved adherence of the electrode 2 to the neonate's skin in the above-described incubator swamping environment.
Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a cross-sectional view of the patient's skin-contacting portion of the electrode 2. It will be noted that the skin-contacting surface S of the adhesive ring 18, and the skin-contacting surface S′ of the hydrogel member 10, are co-planar, so that both of these surfaces will intimately contact the skin of the neonatal patient being monitored. Due to the presence of the ring 18, absorption by the hydrogel member 10 of sufficient water from the incubator atmosphere which causes a degree of swelling of the hydrogel 10 that would result in loss of adhesive capability in the hydrogel 10 will not adversely effect the performance of the electrode 2. Thus, the inclusion of the adjunct adhesive ring 18, which will not absorb significant amounts of water from the incubator atmosphere, ensures extended electrode-to-patient-skin adherence. The adjunct adhesive ring 18 ensures that the electrode 2 will remain adhered to the neonate's skin for a period of time of at least five days in the high humidity swamping incubator environment. As seen in FIG. 2, a cover layer 20 of adhesive paper preferably serves to bond the foam rings 14 and 16 to each other, and protects the sensor 4 from exposure to the humid atmosphere in the incubator.
Referring now to FIG. 3, it will be noted that the annular adhesive ring 18 extends to the periphery of the hydrogel member 10 so as to provide a strong and intimate complete peripheral bond between the neonate's skin and the electrode 2. The ring 18 thus provides enhanced and stable adhesion of the electrode 2 to the neonate's skin. The combination of the adhesive disc 18 with the adhesive and electrically conductive hydrogel member 10 in the electrode 2 ensures prolonged adhesion of the electrode 2 to the neonate's skin along with acceptable signal transmission from the hydrogel member 10 to the sensor 4.
The self adhesive and electrically conductive hydrogel 10 can be formed from the hydrogel which is a product of the Ludlow Corporation of Two Ludlow Park Dr., Chicopee, Mass.; and the self adhesive non-conductive ring can be formed from a hydrocolloid which is a product of Avery Dennison, 250 Chester Street, Painesville, Ohio.
Since many changes and variations of the disclosed embodiment of the invention may be made without departing from the inventive concept, it is not intended to limit the invention otherwise than as required by the appended claims.
1. A medical electrode for use in a high relative humidity neonatal care environment, said electrode assembly comprising:
- a) a sensor for sensing electrical signals emanating from a patient's body;
- b) a hydrophilic self adhesive electrically conductive hydrogel member contacting said sensor, said hydrogel member having a surface which contacts a patient's skin and said hydrogel member being operable to transmit electrical signals from the patient's skin to said sensor; and
- c) an adjunct self adhesive non-electrically conductive securement member adjacent to and connected to said hydrogel member, said securement member having a skin-contacting surface which is coextensive with hydrogel member surface, the adhesive nature of said adjunct member being essentially unaffected by high humidity whereby said adjunct member provides extended securement of the electrode to a patient's skin in the high humidity environment after said hydrogel member has essentially lost its self adhesiveness due to water absorption.
2. The medical electrode of claim 1 wherein said adjunct member maintains its adhesiveness in environments having a relative humidity of up to about 90%.
3. The medical electrode of claim 1 wherein said hydrogel member loses its self adhesiveness during use in an environment have a relative humidity of more than about 50% due to water absorption from the environment.
4. The medical electrode of claim 1 wherein said hydrogel member and said adjunct member are laminated to concentric foam rings which are connected to each other.
5. The medical electrode of claim 4 wherein said hydrogel member foam ring is disposed inwardly of said adjunct member foam ring.
6. The medical electrode of claim 5 wherein said hydrogel member and said hydrogel member foam ring combine to form a pocket in which said sensor is positioned.
7. The medical electrode of claim 6 wherein said foam rings are connected together by an adherent cover sheet.
8. In a medical electrode of the type having an electrical signal sensor and a self adhesive and electrically conductive hydrophilic hydrogel member having a skin-contacting surface, which hydrogel member is connected to the sensor for transmitting electrical signals from a patient's skin to the sensor, the improvement comprising an adjunct adhesive member which surrounds the hydrogel member and has an adjunct skin-contacting surface which is coextensive with the hydrogel member skin-contacting surface, said adjunct member being able to retain its adhesiveness in environments having a relative humidity of more than about 50% so as to maintain adhesion to a patient's skin after the hydrogel member has essentially lost its adhesiveness due to water absorption for the humid environment.
9. The medical electrode of claim 8 wherein said adjunct member will retain its adhesiveness in an environment having a relative humidity of up to about 90% for an extended time period during which the hydrogel member will have lost its adhesiveness due to absorption of water from the humid environment.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 24, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 3, 2004
Assignee: CAS Medical Systems, INC (Branford, CT)
Inventor: Christian A. Svejk (Meriden, CT)
Primary Examiner: Michael Peffley
Assistant Examiner: David M. Ruddy
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: William W. Jones
Application Number: 09/382,120
International Classification: A61B/504;


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Aussie makes impressive start to NFL season
AUSTRALIAN NFL beast Adam Gotsis has earned rave reviews on opening weekend, as the defensive monster enjoyed a breakout game in the Denver Broncos' dramatic 24-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Gotsis performed admirably throughout pre-season, stepping into a starting role to cover the injury crisis in the Broncos' defensive line.
But he stepped it up another notch on Tuesday as he took the biggest steps forward in his NFL career.
Things didn't go to plan to begin with, with rookie Broncos head coach Vance Joseph abandoning the pre-game plan to start the 24-year-old Australian in place of injured starter Jared Crick.
Instead, Shelby Harris was handed the start - a worrying early sign for former second-round pick Gotsis.
It didn't take long for the Australian to make an impact, however.
And by halftime he'd lit up social media after pulling off a series of impact plays, stopping the Chargers' run game with three tackles on nine first-half defensive run snaps.
And they were impressive too, breaking double teams to get his hands on the runner and tackling for loss.
Gotsis also caught the attention of former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan, who was in his commentary debut with ESPN.
Ryan was impressed by the big defensive stops and singled Gotsis out for praise saying if not for injury, "he would've been a first or second-round pick".
While Ryan was correct in recalling that Gotsis had picked up a knee injury in college, he may want to have another look at the 2016 draft, where Gotsis was picked up by the Broncos ... in the second round.


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The Smothers Brothers, who were kicked off CBS in the late sixties for anti-war jokes and skits have decided to call it quits after only 52 years together.
"Dick has busted his balls", grinned Tommy, a Master of Yo. "He's bankrupt and I can't carry him over it. It's taken a long time to get even for Mom always liking him the best."
Dick is indeed bankrupt. His house in Florida and his former wife's house are both up for sale.
Older brother Tommy, 73, is "contemplating a complete cessation of his entertainment work," while straight man Dick is battling "to position himself for his impending retirement from show business" is how the official report went out.
"That's a fancy way of saying that we got too old", stated Tommy.
One of the most popular shows on TV at it's time, the CBS authorities stated they were getting complaints from conservatives all across the US and canceled the show.
"This means that Pat Paulson won't be running in the 2012 race for President", stated Tommy. "That's sad because he got the most ever in 2008, even though he's been dead for many years."
"Now let's see if Mama's favorite can come back down from shit creek without me doing the paddling?"


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"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls." -Joseph Campbell
I'm finding myself experiencing moments of pure joy on a regular basis. I don't have a formula for it, it just seems to happen. That doesn't mean all the focused work I've done on growing, stretching, and changing hasn't contributed…of course it has. Another reason for more joy in my life is the discovery of a potent system called Human Design. Using my Human Design strategy and authority has produced flow in my life like nothing else. In addition, avoiding sources of negativity which comes from news, media, movies, books, and even people, is a conscious strategy for me. I'm crystal clear I'm way too sensitive to be plugged into negativity.
My sources of joy are cultivated by spending time with family and dear friends, connecting to nature, taking really good care of myself, mastering the ability to say no, riding my bike, kayaking, cooking and most important: laughing. (An occasional nap in the middle of a work day is a bonus!) For me, a little bit goes a long way. And guess what? I deserve it and so do you.
Where do you find your joy?


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Stranger Things actor Sean Astin is speaking out about Corey Feldman's campaign to expose Hollywood's pedophiles and the onslaught of online attacks targeting Alyssa Milano. The child of Patty Duke and John Astin, Sean grew up in Hollywood. Maintaining a close friendship with Feldman, whom he co-starred in the 1985 movie The Goonies, Astin has continually shown his public support as controversy has surrounded Corey's allegations that pedophilia is Hollywood's darkest problem.
Astin used Twitter to write a poignant piece about life as a child actor, his personal views on Corey Feldman, the uncalled for attacks against Alyssa Milano, and those who are using Twitter to create division instead of unity.
Astin also revealed some of what his mother Patty Duke endured as a child actress. In her book Call Me Anna, Patty Duke discussed sexual abuse she endured as a child in Hollywood. Astin made it clear that his mother kept a close watch on him and he wasn't one of the children from Feldman's peer group that was sexually abused.
The article is titled "Young Performers in Entertainment & The Abuse Conversation" you can see it via Twitter below.
Young Performers in Entertainment & The Abuse Conversation@Alyssa_Milano @Corey_Feldman
Read: https://t.co/gqdNwHuFeq
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) November 6, 2017
Though many are coming forward to show their support for Corey Feldman, that hasn't always been the case. On an interview with The View, where Corey publicly revealed allegations of pedophiles running rampant in Hollywood, Barbara Walters stirred controversy when she said he was damaging an entire industry.
You may see a clip from that interview below.
This isn't the first time that Astin has come forward in support for Feldman.
When Astin's Lord of the Rings co-star Elijah Wood shared his views on Hollywood's pedophilia problem, Astin was prompted to weigh in. Controversy arose when people falsely assumed that Elijah Wood was a victim.
Astin clarified that he supports Feldman and encouraged more people to stand up and support those in Hollywood affected by sexual assault and abuse. He also praised Elijah Wood for speaking out.
— Suzi (@SuziQMae) October 28, 2017
The attacks against Alyssa Milano have dominated many social media threads. At issue are statements Milano made saying she was unaware that Corey Haim or Corey Feldman were sexually abused.
Likewise, Sean Astin, who has been a long-time friend of Feldman's also said that he knew something was wrong in Corey's life, back when he was about 14-years-old, but he didn't know exactly what it was.
Astin elaborated to the Daily Telegraph in 2016.
"I didn't know about sexual abuse with him but you could see that he was suffering and it is a helpless feeling not knowing what one can do to help."
Astin backs his mate Wood https://t.co/FOZi25ShtZ
— Charisse Van Horn (@charissemarie) November 6, 2017
As of the time of this writing, it appears the attacks on Alyssa Milano aren't slowing down. It also appears that many of those attacking her are doing so based on her political beliefs, and not necessarily for anything directly related to Corey Feldman or Corey Haim.
Some have stated; however, that they didn't feel she publicly supported Corey Feldman as quickly as she could have.
Sean Astin also addressed those on Twitter who continue to troll others and stir dissension instead of working to solve problems.
"Stranger Things just came out. It's really a special time for me and my family that I am a part of something that is beloved and that my character has been so well received. I do not want to spend the primary focus of my public time at the moment speaking into this issue. The media appetite and the zealous self-appointed twitter cops aren't helping anything when they pick on people and badger them. I'm writing this because my friend was abused. And now, because of the watershed revelations and cascade of predators being forced into the light, Corey's mission has been activated. There must be a fighting ground that doesn't overwhelm people's lives, but allows them to contribute to healing, prevention and progress appropriate to their experience. If you all don't allow that to happen, people just won't talk.
"Victims of sexual assault are speaking. Their bravery and willingness to subject their lives to scrutiny, of the most painful kind, should be supported. I thank them and celebrate their courage. It is time for abusers to be stopped and our culture moved forward in the most noble and protective way forward."Advertisement
What do you think about Sean Astin's statement and the recent attacks against Alyssa Milano? Do you agree that it's time for people on Twitter to show a bit more restraint when it comes to attacking people and more support?


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Fact or Fiction?
Whenever there is a new trend, concept or advancement, lots of differing opinions and ideas emerge. And with this, comes a lot of misconceptions and distorted theories. As genetic testing advances, more questions are raised and it can be challenging to know what is fact versus fiction.
Check out these common misconceptions and uncover the truth behind each one:
MisconceptionGenetic testing will diagnose me with what diseases I'll have in the future.
REALITY: Genetic testing is not a diagnosis
Just because a genetic test may indicate that you have a higher likelihood of developing a medical condition doesn't mean it will actually happen. Genetic testing tells you whether your body is more or less prone to certain diseases, but it should not be confused with a diagnosis. You should speak to a genetic counselor and your physician about your results before taking any action.
I won't be able to understand my results because they are complicated to interpret and read.
REALITY: Results are given in easy-to-read terms
Genetic testing results are put into an approachable, easy-to-read format to save you the hassle of trying to decode scientific terms and phrases. In addition, your doctor will also receive a copy of your results and can help you answer any questions you may have. Genetic counselors can also help you better understand the meaning of your results should you still have questions.
Genetic testing is expensive.
REALITY: Genetic testing is More affordable than ever
While it is true that genetic testing USED to be very expensive, it is now more affordable and accessible than ever before. The cost of genetic testing has dropped dramatically in the past several years from thousands of dollars to merely several hundred, and the tests available have become more advanced.
All genetic mutations are bad or harmful.
REALITY: Variations help determine what's best for you
Everybody's genetic makeup is different and each person carries variations within their genes. Genetic tests, such as those from Kailos, often look at mutations in the gene that affect how a drug is metabolized, or used by the body. You might metabolize a drug very quickly or too slowly based upon your genes. Genetic testing can help your physician prescribe the most effective medicine for you. The mutation doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong with you – it just helps determine what is best for you.
Genetic tests aren't accurate.
REALITY: Genetic Tests can be 99.5% accurate
Genetic tests are remarkably accurate if they are conducted by specialized labs that have received appropriate certifications. In fact, most tests are 99.5% accurate. However, whether the test is truly useful can be another story. For example, there are tests that claim to reveal the best diet or sports activity for your genetic makeup. These pseudoscientific tests may be accurately performed, but there is no proof that the information they provide is truly applicable.
There is still much to learn about the human genome and its relation to specific health issues. However, the tests that are already available provide very useful information that not only improves health, but also saves lives. It will be exciting to see future uses for genetic testing.


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I hadn't seen her in over 10 years. Occasionally her name would appear in a comment on my social media posts.
A smiley face here -A thumbs up there - Once in a while asking me to call her. When I tried to call the number she posted, it was incorrect, and I was met with a recorded message that the number had been disconnected.
Months went by and she again posted the correct number and asked me to call. I did and left a voice mail with my phone number in case she wanted to call me back. She never did.
A couple of weeks ago another familiar name caught my eye in a comment under one of my posts. This time from her sister that simply said, "I don't know if you heard but…."
My friend had passed away.
I was stunned. I sat back in my chair reading the sentence over and over. The sentence that took me back to 7th grade when we were best friends. When we spent summers swimming at the local pool and talking about boys. The nights we would walk around our neighborhood and look at the stars. The shopping, movies, phone calls and giggles.
One day we were at a park and I climbed to the top of the playground slide. I held the sides of the ladder, looking out across the countryside and sang a song by The Who,
"I can see for miles and miles and miles
and miles and miles…. Oh yeah."
She laughed and laughed – partly at my horrible singing and partly because we really could see that far across the never-ending field and that far into the lives we had ahead of us.
It was her laugh that I heard as I sat back in my chair not believing what I had just read.
Interestingly a month earlier, I had been contemplating how friendship can be deep and yet time, location, and so many circumstances can change the dynamic of the relationship. I wrote about the ebb and flow of friendships and how difficult it is to keep these deep connections through the years.
(Read that writing here.)
I regret not trying harder to call when she asked me to. I regret all the disconnected years since we ran through that playground.
I feel the loss. The loss of a person who knew my teenage secrets. The loss of the person who stood up with me at my wedding in 1976. The loss of a friendship. The loss of that laugh in my life
I hope my sweet friend is in a place where she can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles…. Oh yeah.
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Pennie's Life Lesson:
"Make the phone call. It may be the last chance you get to hear your friend laugh."(Click here to TWEET!)
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**If you don't know the song make sure to listen tot he audio above- you will hear it.
Pennie Heart to Heart
How often do you communicate with your friends?
Do you ever have a little nag in your heart that is telling you to connect with someone?
Have you ever not returned a phone call?
My intent in writing this is to encourage you to make the phone call. Connect with your friends. Share stories, heartaches and laughter. Do it today. You never know when you won't have the opportunity to do it again.
It happened to me.
Share your thoughts and experiences relating to this post in a comment below. And please feel free to email me at:
Thank you!
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A Community Conversation
You're invited to a community conversation.
In the next couple of weeks, WCCS will host a series of public meetings to gather input from the community on the new high school. Each meeting will be targeted by topic, begin with a brief introduction and continue with a small-group discussion.
Whether or not you have a student enrolled at WCCS, we encourage you to join us. Joining us at these meetings will be Chuck Tyler and Bill Payne from Fanning Howey Associates. Mr. Tyler and Mr. Payne are the lead architects for the upcoming high school project and look forward to hearing what the new high school facility can do to better serve the community.
The following is an outline of each night's topics:
Thursday, January 14
• Safety & Security
• Fine Arts / Performing Arts Facility
• Technology Infrastructure / Technology Education
• ADA / Accessibility
Tuesday, January 19
• Athletic Facilities
• Student Dining
• Building Engineering Systems
• Traffic Flow / Parking
Wednesday, January 20
• Science, Engineering and Math Programs
• Agriculture Program
• 21st Century Classroom Spaces
• Career and Technical Education / Vocational Education
Please plan to attend any or all meetings. For more information, call 260-244-5771. All meetings will be held at Eagle Tech Academy from 6-7:30pm. Please enter the Marshall building at Door #1.
Everything our kids achieve is all thanks to you. Your support continues to strengthen what we already know: there is a lot to be proud of at WCCS.
See you there,
Pat O'Connor


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On Wednesday, MedPage Today tested your Medicare trivia. The average score was 45%.
Here are the results.
1. How long was the original bill that became the Medicare law?
A. 138 pages
2. Which president signed the Medicare bill into law?
A. Lyndon Johnson
3. When was the much-reviled sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula for Medicare physician reimbursement enacted?
4. Which medical group launched a campaign against Medicare and said it would lead to a form of totalitarianism?
A. The American Medical Association
5. Which group advises Medicare on the appropriate payments for various procedures?
A. The RVS Update Committee (RUC)
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Now let's see…. where did I leave off?
After our 5k and lunch, the boys headed to Brooklyn for a tour of the brewery while the girls headed out for vegan Ice cream and shopping!
Stogo is a vegan ice cream shop I first saw featured on Heather's blog a year or so ago. Her review of the soy, hemp, and coconut based ice cream sold me as a 'must try' while I was in the city, so when Ashley suggested it as the perfect spot for a NYC blogger meet up while I was in town, I knew she had it on the nose.
I had put the call out for readers and bloggers last week and after a few e-mails, I was excited to finally meet everyone in person for ice cream. It was even nice to see a few familiar faces in the crowd. 🙂
We chatted, we laughed, and we tried sample after sample of delicious vegan ice cream.
The girl behind the counter was so friendly and welcoming. I loved that she welcomed photos and encouraged us to try as many of the flavors as we saw fit. I'm pretty sure by the end I must have tried half a dozen different flavors. I just didn't want to feel like I was miss out on anything!
In the end I ordered a small mix of Red Velvet and Peanut Butter Fudge. It was so creamy, rich and delicious. Just thinking about great this ice cream was is making me drool for more.
It was fun to catch up with the NYC readers and bloggers. Dierdre, Amelia, and I realized this was our fourth time being able to see each other in the last year – how crazy is that? I love how having a blog connects people like that! 🙂
Ashley and I stayed for a good while before saying our good byes and heading to Union Square for a little shopping. We had great luck at Anne Taylor Loft and Lululemon and even ended up purchasing a couple of the same items. I guess great minds think alike?
The boys caught back up with us just as we were making our final purchases. Perfect timing! Bo suggested Bar Jamon for drinks and I thought that sounded like a grand idea.
We ordered a bottle of red wine for the table that were told it was very similar to a malbec (the entire menu was in spanish.
Chef recommended array of cheeses, jamon, and bread.
Sunday night was dedicated as our 'fancy night out' dinner and after making such a fuss about wanting to dress up and go somewhere nice I'm sad to say the only thing I have photos of for the whole evening is food. Oops..
I mean, sure, I can see Derek in a tie anytime I want, but I have a feeling the food I enjoyed was really a once in a lifetime opportunity, and one worth capturing and dedicating my attention 100% to through the course of the evening. 😉
Ashley and Bo had made reservations for us at Union Square Cafe for a true New York City dining experience.
The food truly was on a level all it's own. Everything on the menu sounded amazing and everything tasted even better than it sounded. Bites were shared, moans were celebrated, and rave after rave escaped all of our mouths. If possible I would like to rewind and press repeat on the entire evening again and again please. 😉
Out table started with a basket of bread that I decided to skip in order to save room for what was to come. I did steal a bet bites of the flat bread and it was buttery, crispy, and delicious.
In the spirit of the evening I ordered something I've never ordered at a restaurant before – a glass of champagne.
Both Ashley and Bo were explaining how they love to begin meals out with a glass of champagne and I decided to partake in the fun. The sweet champagne added a hint of celebratory atmosphere to the evening and really was the perfect drink to begin the night with.
For my appetizer I ordered the bowl of chilled melon soup with feta.
I'm usually not a fan of chilled soups, but had a gut instinct this would be a good one. I've learned to always go with my gut. 😉 The soup was fresh, sweet, and tasted as if I was biting into a fresh, juicy cantaloupe. A clear winner, but I really wasn't expecting anything less.
Again I ordered something a little out of character when I selected the oven roasted chicken with polenta and roasted squash for my entree.
Oven Roasted Chicken always seems like a bit of a boring menu option to myself, but I was told the owner was known for taking understated everyday dishes and creating something extra ordinary. I took a chance and it payed off.
The chicken was tender, juicy, and could easily be cut with a butter knife. Paired with the crispy polenta, the chicken was easily the best chicken I have ever ordered from a restaurant.
I had a great red wine that was recommended by my server with the chicken, but I'm struggling to remember the name at the moment.
Dessert was the only time of the evening where my choice of selection deceived me.
I ordered the lemon cake with berries, but found the cake a bit dry and felt it was missing some ice cream or something to moisten it up a bit.
I was a bit envious of the mint chocolate creation Derek had selected for his dessert.
I had a bite and tried constrain myself from taking the entire dish away from him. It was hard, but I managed.
Have I mentioned that this meal was fabulous yet? Because it was. 🙂
Great choice Ashley and Bo…. Great choice. 🙂


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What traditions have Poles enjoyed at different times of the year? Let's find out by looking at how classic Polish painters depicted them, and see how Christian, pagan, secular and other traditions mixed and merged in Poland's calendar to create a unique and picturesque culture.
What better way to start the new year than wandering from house to house, dressed up as a stork, a bear, a goat or even, the scariest of them all, a Turoń? This was part of the ancient Slavic tradition of 'kolędowanie' which marked Christmas time and stretched all the way into the beginning of the New Year. These visits included singing carols and were a way to wish prosperity unto a household in the coming year, in exchange the participants were offered scraps of food or a little money, as shown above in the illustration by Michał Elwiro Andriolli.
Carnival, known in Poland as zapusty, started traditionally on the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day (6th January) and lasted until Ash Wednesday. This time of merry-making and jolly celebration was marked by festivities and dancing balls, however one of its most picturesque traditions was a kulig, known also as sanna.
Usually organised during the last week of the carnival, a traditional kulig was a favourite with Polish landed gentry. It traditionally included a cavalcade of horse-pulled sleighs and sleds which went from one manor house to another, accompanied by music and singing in celebration around a bonfire. In the olden, snowier days, a travelling kulig-party like this could last for a week or even more. Kulig and sleigh rides in general were one of the favourite topics of Polish painting.
Traditionally, that is meteorologically, spring starts somewhere in March. As you can see in the image above, in Poland this is the time that storks, an avian Polish favourite, arrive after a winter spent in warmer destinations. People also return to work on land to take care of their plants and crops after winter. And you can also see some religious festivities ahead.
Lent which inevitably followed the carnival led to Wielkanoc (Easter). In Polish tradition, this meant a Holy Procession announcing the Resurrection, an Easter breakfast on Sunday morning, with an obligatory food basket blessed by the priest (so-called święconka), with decorated eggs (pisanki) and an Easter palm. But then of course, the infamous Śmigus Dyngus on Easter Monday. Włodzimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer painted his vision of an Easter celebration in the village of Bronowice, just outside of Kraków.
Zielone Świątki, or Green Week is an ancient festival most likely of pagan origin, celebrated in May or June. This was a kind of spring rite, where people celebrated the powers of nature – it was customary to burn fires, and decorate houses with green branches and flowers in an attempt to secure crops. In more recent times (though still more like in the 19th century) religious processions marched around fields which were previously sowed, religious songs were sung, and holy paintings were taken on parade. In cities and towns, people made excursions to the countryside (in Warsaw, the traditional destination was Bielany, as pictured above). In modern-day Poland, Green Week is celebrated along with Pentecostal Sunday.
A month or so later, and it's another ancient Slavic festivity. Known as the Sobótka or the Night of Kupala, this mysterious ritual marked the shortest night of the year (the Midsummer in Britain, in Poland it later got mixed in with the Christian Night of Saint John). It was a night of fortune-telling, setting bonfires and jumping over them. Young boys searched for the legendary fern flower (which was supposed to bloom on this night only), while girls floated wreaths of flowers (often lit with candles) on rivers. But, just as in the painting by Ferdynand Ruszczyc, what really happened on these nights, nobody knows. That being said, there are some people who are trying to bring the Slavic Faith back to increase our knowledge.
Is there any particularly benign time of the year to get married according to Polish calendar? Obviously any time is good to fall in love and get married. The traditional folk wedding was a complicated and loud ritual, with its different phases reminiscent of classical rites of passage. The painting by Aleksander Kotsis combines the image of newlyweds with a funeral procession (note the coffin in the right hand corner), in an attempt to symbolically link the everyday with the historical tradition of the uprisings (note the white eagle painted on the coffin and a red 'confederate' hat on top of it).
Dożynki is a traditional harvest festival which in modern times is usually celebrated on one of the Sundays following the end of the harvest season, which in Poland falls in early September. Most often the peasants would gather in the fields outside their village (but as you can see in this painting by Michał Stachowicz it could also take place in front of a manor house), form a procession and bring back a sheaf or the last batch of cereal reaped from nearby fields. The wreath symbolises a rich harvest.
The historically multi-cultural make-up of Polish society made it a melting pot of different ethnicities and traditions. This painting by Aleksander Gierymski shows the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) on the banks of the River Wisła in Warsaw, a city which for many centuries was home to a large Jewish community.
The purely secular tradition of mushroom picking has always been strong with Poles who even today, in late summer to late autumn, venture into the woods in search for the biggest and most delicious specimen of fungi. They will later cook it and eat it. But don't try this on your own – cooking mushrooms requires expertise and can be deadly. The painting by Franciszek Kostrzewski is an illustration from Adam Mickiewicz's Pan Tadeusz, a national epic which features mushroom picking along with other traditional Polish activities, like hunting.
All Saints Day on 1st November (along with Zaduszki, its follow-up the next day) is arguably the most gloomy day on the Polish calendar. On these days cemeteries in Poland are aglow with lights as people visit graves to pray for the souls of their dead. If you're lucky, you can even meet a ghost – a poor, lost soul as the one portrayed in Witold Pruszkowski's painting. You can also find the graves of many famous Poles around the world.
Back to the beginning, it's Christmas again. This painting by Ludwik Stasiak portrays shepherds gathered around the manger of the baby Jesus. Late on Christmas Eve, many Polish people will go to a pasterka ('Shepherds' Mass') organised in churches at midnight around the country to sing traditional Christmas carols. Indeed, there are many Polish Christmas traditions that have retained their popularity and are a fine way to mark the end of the calendar year.
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