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Someone has well said that the proof of the pudding is in the tasting. That common adage illustrates one of Scripture's most profound truths: its power to transform the lives of those who trust in Christ as Savior. Everyone can experience that power personally, and then share his or her experience with others.
The apostle Paul stated this remarkable truth when he wrote that if any person is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away and all things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). Previously he himself had been a blasphemer and persecutor, but the grace of God had so changed his life that he became a minister of Jesus Christ, preaching the very truths that before he had sought to destroy (1 Timothy 1:12–15).
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3. Unity of the Bible
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5. Scientific Accuracy
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7. Life-Changing Power
The change in our own hearts is one of the most compelling evidences we can give of the Bible's truth. Sharing true stories of transformed lives has been a church staple since Christ sent the demoniac of Gadara back home to "tell what great things God has done for you" (Luke 8:39).
History is full of memorable conversion stories, and it would be good to learn a few of them, along with some powerful modern testimonies. One of my own personal favorites is John Bunyan, the seventeenth-century Baptist preacher and author of the bestseller The Pilgrim's Progress. His autobiography Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners has been called one of the greatest autobiographies ever written.
Grace Abounding is Bunyan's personal testimony. His unfailing honesty grips the reader as he describes his life before conversion. Bunyan is unsparing on himself, writing that he was such a horrid blasphemer that even notoriously wicked people were fearful to associate with him. He recalls his abject terror while ringing the church bell fearing that it would fall and crush him because of his wickedness.
However, the title of the book relates its message. While Bunyan's sin was great, God's grace in Christ was greater. Although we must examine the details to grasp fully the transforming power of God's grace in any person's life, a brief illustration or two often suffices to make the point.
In a moving paragraph, we encounter these arresting words from one who previously had been a blasphemer against Christ: "And now I found . . . that I loved Christ dearly: O! methought my soul cleaved unto Him, my affections cleaved unto Him; I felt love to Him as hot as fire."
Or the following: "Those scriptures that I saw nothing in before . . . shine upon me. Jesus Christ also was never more real . . . than now; here I have seen and felt Him indeed."
Not only did God transform the life of Bunyan, He called him to minister the Word of God. What was the character of his ministry? He longed to see others born again through Christ.
He professed, "In my preaching I have really been in pain, and have, as it were, travailed to bring forth children to God; neither could I be satisfied unless some fruits did appear in my work."
Like millions before and after him, John Bunyan experienced the lifechanging power of God's Word personally. No wonder he entitled his autobiography Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners. Bunyan, like the apostle Paul, never lost the wonder of God's transforming grace.
All that is required for any of us to experience that wonder is to "taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:9), and nobody who has done so has ever been disappointed.


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Folks, I just purchased an Amazon Echo (Alexa) and I'll tell you up front that I love it. I'm enjoying the heck out of summoning my favorite music with a simple voice command, ordering up a hypnotherapy session when my back hurts and tracking Amazon packages with a four-word request. I'm not sure all of these options are important but they sure are fun to use.
Being who I am, I've also checked out what, if anything, Alexa can do to address health issues. I tested it out with some simple but important comments related to my health. I had high hopes, but its performance turned out to be spotty. My statements included:
"Alexa, I'm hungry."
"Alexa, I have a migraine."
"Alexa, I'm lonely."
"Alexa, I'm anxious."
"Alexa, my chest hurts."
"Alexa, I can't breathe."
"Alexa, I need help."
"Alexa, I'm suicidal."
"Alexa, my face is drooping."
In running these informal tests, it became pretty clear what the Echo was and was not set up to do. In short, it offered brief but appropriate response to communications that involved conditions (such as experiencing suicidality) but drew a blank when confronted with some serious symptoms.
For example, when I told the Echo that I had a migraine, she (yes, it has a female voice and I've given it a gender) offered vague but helpful suggestions on how to deal with headaches, while warning me to call 911 if it got much worse suddenly. She also responded appropriately when I said I was lonely or that I needed help.
On the other hand, some of the symptoms I asked about drew the response "I don't know about that." I realize that Alexa isn't a substitute for a clinician and it can't triage me, but even a blanket suggestion that I call 911 would've been nice.
It's clear that part of the problem is Echo's reliance on "skills," apps which seem to interact with its core systems. It can't offer very much in the way of information or referral unless you invoke one of these skills with an "open" command. (The Echo can tell you a joke, though. A lame joke, but a joke nonetheless.)
Not only that, while I'm sure I missed some things, the selection of skills seems to be relatively minimal for such a prominent platform, particularly one backed by a giant like Amazon. That's particularly true in the case of health-related skills. Visualize where chatbots and consumer-oriented AI were a couple of years ago and you'll get the picture.
Ultimately, my guess is that physicians will prescribe Alexa alongside connected glucose meters, smart scales and the like, but not very soon. As my colleague John Lynn points out, information shared via the Echo isn't confidential, as the Alexa isn't HIPAA-compliant, and that's just one of many difficulties that the healthcare industry will need to overcome before deploying this otherwise nifty device.
Still, like John, I have little doubt that the Echo and his siblings will eventually support medical practice in one form or another. It's just a matter of how quickly it moves from an embryonic stage to a fully-fledged technology ecosystem linked with the excellent tools and apps that already exist.

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The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the museums we have visited. It's a fairly new museum that is architecturally beautiful. It is very informative and lets visitors see, hear, and experience what life was like back in the early days of cowboys and cowgirls. I definitely recommend this museum.
Cowboys and cowgirls are part of our national history, an important part in teaching Texas history. What better way to make that history come alive than to plan an educational trip as part of a vacation. That's something that our family has done on many occasions and has greatly enjoyed!


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The efforts of Matty M. Management will continue to permeate the Industry, and position clients talent uniquely above the rest.
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Matty M. Management has a team with over 17 years combined experience in the Music and Entertainment Industry. Our team approaches each project with a spirit of creativity, and professional judgement.
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If you are not a resident of the UK you should apply at the Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
If you are a resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 months, you can apply for a tourist, business or transit visa to Greece, using the service provided at the Global Visa Center ( Click Here to find an Application Center near you ) .
This service aims to avoid long waiting lists and is focused on delivering the visa within the shortest time possible. The service incurs a fee which does not include the application visa fee. Please note that this fee is due to VFS for the service provided.
Make sure that you need a Schengen visa ---> List of countries that are subject to a visa requirement
Please note:
• Visa applications can be submitted no more than six (6) months prior to the intended date of visit.
• Visa applications can be submitted no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the intended date of visit.
No liability will be accepted by the Consular Office for the possible loss or cancelation of tickets, accommodation expenses, etc. purchased prior to the issuance of visas.
If you do need a visa you can download the Visa Application Form in PDF Format or Word Document format.
For Visa Fee you may click ---> Here
A. To schedule an appointment with the Greece Visa Application Centre in London, (Operated by Global Visa Center) please visit https://uk-gr.gvcworld.eu/contact-us
The Visa Application Centre is located at:
• 66 Wilson Street London EC2A 2BT
• Tel: 08713760023
• Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.30
In order to apply for a visa at the Consular Office:
• Family members of EU/EEA/CH nationals who are holders of the relevant British residence documentation (click to see) do not require a visa in order to enter Greece, under the condition that they are accompanied by the EU citizen or they are going to join him/her.
• Before applying for a Schengen visa, please make sure that you are holder of a valid UK residence permit and that the Greek Consular Office is the competent Authority to process your application.
• In exceptional cases and emergencies, the Consular Office may accept a visa application from non UK residents who are legally present in the UK.
• Make sure that you have all the supporting documents and that you have filled in (and duly signed) the Visa Application Form.
• Holders of Diplomatic / Service Passports and their family members do not need an appointment in order to apply for a visa. They may visit the Consular Office, working days 9.30-13.30, except for public holidays.
• Family members of EU/EEA/CH Nationals, since March 12th 2020, need an appointment in order to apply for a Schengen Visa at our Consular Office. Please e-mail your request for an appointment at firstname.lastname@example.com , mentioning day, telephone number and departure date. Appointments are only available Tuesdays and Thursdays 12.00-14.00, except for public holidays. If there not exist availability for an appointment at our Consular Office, or in emergency cases, Family members can also apply through Global Visa Center World Offices..
• Nationals from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, FYROM, Montenegro and Serbia, holding biometric passports are exempt from the visa requirement.
• Applicants, who have applied in the past, at the Greek Consulate in London, cannot, any more, send their application by post.
Prior consultation
A Schengen member state may require the central authorities of other member states to consult its central authorities during the examination of applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries. This consultation process can take at least eight (8) days. Thus, visa applicants must bear in mind when they lodge their visa applications.
Passports can be collected as advised by the Visa Officers. In order to collect your passport, you need to have the collection slip given on the day of the application. On the day of your application, you can sign an authorization allowing someone else to collect your passport on your behalf. If you wish to have your passport returned to you by post, you need to provide a prepaid self addressed Special Delivery Signed for envelope (Silver).
Upon collection of passports and definitely prior to their trip, applicants are advised to check that the visa granted meets with their travel schedule.
Note: The applicant shall present the original and a photocopy of each of the supporting documents (including the passport, the UK residence permit and previous Schengen visas) with the visa application. Photocopies are not made at the Consular Office.
• A Visa Application Form ---> Click Here to Download one ( in PDF Format ) or Here ( in Word Document Format )
• Original documents (marriage certificates, birth certificates e.t.c) issued by other countries (other than the UK) need to have the apostille stamp or the legalization of the relevant Embassy, in case the country is not a member of the Hague Convention.
• An official translation is required (original or true copy legalized by the relevant Embassy) in case the documents (marriage certificates, birth certificates, etc) are issued by other countries ( and are not in English )
Non exhaustive list of supporting documents for a Schengen visa:
(Please make sure that you have prepared photocopies of all the documents to be submitted with your application)
• Valid travel document (it should be valid for, at least, three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area. Please, also note that the passport needs to have at least two blank pages and to have been issued within the last 10 years).
• UK residence permit: Uk residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometric card, must be valid for at least 90 days before return date of the trip to Schengen area; C type visitor visa is not acceptable
• Filled in and signed application form. Members of family included in the applicant's travel document shall submit a separate application. Please note that all relevant fields must be filled in at the time of application.
• Two (2) photos are required (See photograph required standards). Photos that do not comply with these standards will not be accepted.
• Travel medical insurance: Applicants shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise during their stay (s) in the territory of the Member States. THE MINIMUM COVERAGE SHALL BE EUR 30.000. In order to prove that, the applicants have to submit the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INSURANCE.
• For students, a recent original letter from their University is required.
• Supporting documents that clearly provide evidence of the following:
1. Purpose of the intended journey (i.e. confirmation of flight/ferry bookings etc)
2. Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings, original invitation letter duly signed by the host, whose signature needs to be verified by a Greek authority (police, honorary consulate etc). When the data regarding the host has not been verified by the authorities of the Member State dealing with the application, the applicant needs to present: A copy of ID card or bio data page of the host's passport; residence permit; proof of residence (property title deeds, rental agreements etc, proof of income).
3. Proof of sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the UK (i.e. bank statements, minimum amount for the last three months (please note that the minimum amount of money you need to have for each day that you stay to Greece is 50 euros, credit card(s) account statement, travelers' cheques, salary slips, registered proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation).
4. Proof of employment (this may be proved by a recent original certificate of employment/ pay slips/proof of social security contribution or for self employed applicants, an original letter from their accountant or the last tax return form ).
5. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, car). When booking a return ticket, please be aware that filing a complete application does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. It may advisable to book a fully refundable ticket.
Business trips
• An original invitation from a firm or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events with regards to trade, industry or work.
• Entry tickets for fairs and congresses (also contracts, payments of invoices etc).
• Documents proving the applicant's employment status in the company (Contract, proof of social security contributions, pay slips, etc).
Journeys undertaken for the purposes of study or other types of training
A certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses in the framework of basic and graduate or postgraduate training; or an invitation from the host educational establishment.
Family members of EU/EEA/CH citizen
a) For the family members of an EU/EEA/CH citizen the visa application procedure is simplified. The following individuals are defined as family members of an EU citizen:
• The spouse;
• The partner with whom the EU citizen has contracted a registered partnership, based on UK legislation.
• The direct descendants who are under the age of 21 or are dependent, either of the spouse or partner; or the dependen's direct relatives in the ascending line and those of the spouse or partner as defined above.
b) Required documents:
• Original passport (with a valid UK residence permit) and the passport of the EU citizen.
• Original certificate that proves the relationship of the applicant with the EU citizen (marriage certificate, registered partnership contract, family status certificate etc.). Please note that the marriage or the partnership needs to be registered with the competent authorities. Marriages between a Greek citizen and a third country national need to be registered with the relevant Municipality in Greece according to the Greek legislation). In case the marriage certificate or the registered partnership contract has been issued from another country (other than the UK) an apostille stamp is needed or legalization from the relevant Embassy, in case the country is not a member of the Hague Convention.
• Proof that the applicant is accompanying the EU citizen or is going to join them ( flight bookings ) .
• Family members of EU/EEA nationals when travelling either alone or don't join the EU Citizen in the country of destination, must submit all the required documents as an ordinary applicant and will be subject to the visa fee.
Passports can be collected as advised by the Visa Officers. In order to collect your passport, you need to have the collection slip given on the day of the application. On the day of your application, you can sign an authorization allowing someone else to collect your passport on your behalf. If you wish to have your passport returned to you by post, you need to provide a prepaid self addressed Special Delivery Signed for envelope (Silver).
Upon collection of passports and definitely prior to their trip, applicants are advised to check that the visa granted meets with their travel schedule.
Advisory information to all foreign citizens intending to enter Greece, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website - "SERVICES – VISAS"
Q.1 - In case of a minor (less than 18 years of age), what documents have to be submitted?
A. - Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by both parents/ legal guardians. If only one parent/legal guardian is present, the written consent of the other is necessary. The authenticity of the signature of this parent should be validated by a solicitor or a Greek authority. Other documents required are: the original full birth certificate of the child, and parents'/guardians' passports (originals and photocopies as well). Please, note that if the birth certificate has been issued from another country (other than the UK), the parents need to present an official translation (legalized by the relevant Embassy).
Q.2 - What is the minimum duration of validity of travel documents that can be accepted?
A. - The travel document presented must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Member States in case a single-entry visa is applied for. If a multiple-entry visa is applied for, the travel document must be valid three months after the last intended date of departure.
Q.3 - Can I use my Schengen visa issued by the Greek Consulate to travel to other Schengen Countries?
A. - A Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely within the Schengen area. If you have already been granted a multiple entry Schengen visa (which remains valid and you haven't exhausted the number of days that were granted to you), you may travel to other Schengen countries. However, please note that you should always apply at the consulate of your main destination, so ensure you do travel to Greece with the Schengen visa the Greek Consulate has issued you.
Q.4 I am a holder of a Refugee Passport (Geneva 1951). Do I need a visa?
A. - No you do not need a Schengen visa.
Q.5 - How long does it take for my visa to be issued?
Ans. - Visas will be normally issued in a couple of days; you are required to pick up your travel documents on the date stamped on your collection slip. However, for specific nationalities a consultation with the central authorities of the member states is required. Therefore, the waiting period will be longer (approximately 15 days). When additional documentation is believed necessary, the waiting period may as well be extended. You should also take into consideration that the issuance of visas for applications received by post require more time.
Q.6 - What is an adequate travel medical insurance?
A. - The insurance shall be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the applicant's intended stay or transit within the validity of the visa, i.e. the insurance shall only cover the period of effective stay, and not the validity of the visa. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30,000.
Q.7 - If travelling to Greece, as a group, can we book one appointment for all members?
A. - No, you cannot book one appointment for all. Each person of the group needs to book an individual appointment.
Q.8 - Which documents are requested for an adopted child to be granted a Schengen Visa?
A. - The relevant Court decision/adoption certificate (original document) is required, as well as the birth certificate prior to the adoption and the birth certificate after the adoption.
Q.9 - How can I prove that I possess adequate means for the period of my visit(s) to Schengen area?
A. - The proof may be constitute of:
a) recent bank account statements showing transactions over a certain period (at least the last 3 months)
b) credit card account statement
c) traveller's cheques
d) pay slips
e) certificate of employment
f) registered proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation
Q.10 - Which Member State is competent for examining and deciding on an application for a uniform visa?
A. - (a) the Member State whose territory constitutes the sole destination of the visit(s);
(b) if the visit includes more than one destination, the Member State whose territory constitutes the main destination of the visit(s) in terms of the length or purpose of stay; or
(c) if no main destination can be determined, the Member State whose external border the applicant intends to cross in order to enter the territory of the Member States.
In the case of transit through a Member State, then this state is competent for the examination of the application. In the case of transit through several Member States, then the competent Member State to examine the application is the one whose external border the applicant intends to cross to start the transit.
Q.11 - Can I apply for a Schengen visa while I hold a valid one?
A. - You may, but your new visa will start after the expiration of the Schengen visa that you already hold.
Q.12 - Should the supporting documents be translated?
A. - If the documents (birth, marriage certificates, etc) are in any language other than Greek, English or French then these must be apostilled and officially translated and the translation has to be legalized by the relevant Embassy.
Q.13 - Shall I submit a travel medical insurance with my application?
A. - Yes. The applicant shall present such proof to cover the intended visit(s) upon submission of the application.
Q.14 - Who is exempt from presenting proof of travel medical insurance?
A. - Holders of diplomatic passports and family members of EU and Swiss citizens do not have to present proof of travel medical insurance.
Q.15 - Which British travel documents require a visa?
A. - The UK documents that require a visa are the following: Travel documents for British overseas territories citizens without right of abode in the UK, British overseas citizens, British protected persons as well as the British Certificate of Travel (Black and Red Document).
Q.16 - In what name should the payment in a postal order be made, in case I can apply by post?
A. - The Postal order should be in the name of 'Embassy of Greece'.
Q.17 - What should I provide as proof of relationship or my spouse's nationality?
A. - Your Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate are the only documents that will be accepted as proof of relationship. The original passport of your spouse can be accepted as proof of nationality.
Q.- 18 Will I get my visa at the end of the process?
A. - An application submittal does not automatically guarantee a visa. The issuance or refusal of a visa is the sole prerogative of the Consular Office.
Q. - 19 If I have to travel elsewhere and my passport is still with the Consular Office, is it possible for me to have my passport back for travel?
A. - If your passport is with the Consular Office and you have interim travel plans, please prepare a covering letter which has your contact and passport information. Mention the reason why you would like your passport in the interim in this covering letter and bring this to the Consular Office together with your application. Once your travel is complete, please return your passport to permit your application processing.
Q.20 - When can I reapply; is there a timeframe after the refusal that I must wait before reapply?
A. - You are free to reapply at any time if your application has been refused earlier. There is no time gap to be observed after a Refusal to make a fresh application. However, it is recommended that you note the reasons for the earlier Refusal before submitting a new application and make amendments where applicable.
Q.- 21 Can my application be processed on the same day?
A. - Applications cannot be processed on the same day.


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Bruce Bishop commented 2017-07-22 13:15:00 -0400Check out "Death by China" by Peter Navarro (Yes — that Peter Navarro) and Greg Autry. This excellent book has been made into a documentary, available free on YouTube. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9pXRSzFcKg
We are IN a trade war, and China has been winning for 30 years. We cannot compete with China — where essentially slave labor and a total disregard for the environment, human rights and worker safety, give them an insurmountable advantage.
China is stealing our technology, our intellectual property, and our jobs, not for the benefit of the Chinese people, but to build up their military and to enrich the honchos of the Chinese Communist Party. Communist China is a criminal enterprise. We should not be doing business with China at all.
Our best bet is to implement Warren Buffett's 2003 recommendation that we impose "balanced trade," with China by mandating a 20% per year reduction in the trade deficit over a five year period. You can Google "Balanced Trade" for the whole story.


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Acquisition of Azimut Monitoring, leading French provider in the field of air quality and noise monitoring for smart buildings and smart cities.
Through this strategic acquisition, Hager Group will further complete its solution portfolio for residential and commercial buildings - and is now able to offer solutions that include best-in-class connected sensor technology for indoor and outdoor environments.
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Utsler began wrestling alongside his brother John and his friend Joseph Bruce. The three got involved in backyard wrestling, and created two backyard wrestling rings for their made up promotion Tag Team Wrestling, later renamed National All-Star Wrestling.[21] The trio staged National All-Star Wrestling's first show, NAW Wrestling Extravaganza, in front of friends and family. Among others, the show featured Bruce wrestling under the moniker Darryl "Dropkick" Daniels, and Joey Utsler wrestling as both Rhino, and the masked NAW World Champion White Tiger.[21] Utsler stopped wrestling after becoming involved in gang life and forming Inner City Posse.
This wrestler is called jail bird man and dipicts a African American making a stupid face as a jail bird – well done icp.


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Take a look up at the fashionable street, you will find emerald green A Space with a taste of the American west coast, we have our very energetic Otters that are full of curiosity, our little clumsy cute Chinchillas and our laid back sleepy Hedgehogs In the middle of the city, it's a terrace where you can play with animals full of character.
Otter Hedgehog Chinchilla Rabbit
Zinguumae426 3F,4-26-5, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001
Reception of the Hedgehog cafe is open until one hour before closing time.
30min / 1,400yen (Under15 1,100yen)
Extra Hedgehog snack(500yen)
After a prescribed period of time elapses, a fee of 1,400 yen is will be charged.
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Slide 2: Increased cancer treatment success has led to an impressive 5 year survival rate of greater than 70% among pediatric oncology patients. In turn this has allowed for a greater emphasis on quality of life issues including those related to fertility. Improvements in cancer treatment and subsequent success has been parallel to the advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) which now allows for several effective fertility preservation options for patients diagnosed with cancer. As a result of the advancements; these two separate disciplines are now crossing paths to provide complimentary treatment. Therefore, today there is a greater need for more information and a better understanding about fertility risk(s) associated with cancer treatment and the available fertility preservation options.
Slide 3: In a recent study that involved a collaboration between the Fertility Clinic and the Pediatric Oncology Group at McMaster University (Neal et al., 2007 published in the Journal of Oncology) we investigated the effectiveness of sperm that was cryopreserved in cancer patients for the purpose of fertility preservation (otherwise known as oncology banked sperm). It was shown that oncology banking was a very effective way to preserve the fertility of men about to undergo gonadotoxic cancer treatment. However, it was disappointing to learn that just under 18% of cancer patients took advantage and actually banked sperm. We postulated that this lack of use of this service was due to the awareness among health care providers and patients.
Slide 4: As part of the follow-up to the initial study we looked at the many interdisciplinary interactions involved in a team approach to fertility preservation. These all revolve around the patient in the center of the web-diagram. There are 4 key groups that surround the cancer patient including: 1) the Medical Team; 2) Risk Management; 3) Patient Support Resources; and 4) Research. Each of these groups have various extensions and networks that all come together to provide complimentary support to maintain this network. In order for this to effectively serve the patient the collaboration between the oncology and fertility specialists needs to be in place in order to act quickly so not to interfere with the cancer treatment schedule. In our situation we make oncology banking appointments a priority. It is not unusual in our program to get a call late in the afternoon and have the patient bank a sample the next morning.
Slide 5: Based on the original study we set out to bridge the gap between oncologists and fertility specialists to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors by providing fertility preservation options.
Slide 6: Through this collaboration we developed a simple algorithm that was designed to aid in the identification of patients that were candidates for fertility preservation. This simple algorithm then became part of the treatment process and planning.
Slide 7: We also improved and created a streamlined approach to the referral form and process. During this process it became apparent that the initiation of the discussion was not easy and was coming from different sources (ie nurse vs social worker vs physician). In addition it was not always consistent and the age of the patient had an influence on how the conversation was initiated. It was clear that it is imperative to provide information to the patient about fertility preservation because of the fact that the treatment could lead to infertility. It was believed that unless this conversation occurs for all patients then it was not proper informed medical consent. This underlying message was very important in making the importance of these issues known to all health care providers.
Slide 8: As a result of the identified needs we then developed educational materials for both patients and health care providers. We found the implementation of this became a teaching tool that opened the door for greater discussion about this sensitive but very important topic.
Slide 9: In conclusion, the year following this study and as a result of our collaboration and information sessions provided to different departments we had a 71% increase in the number of patients who banked sperm. This underlines the fact that awareness is the key to the success of a fertility preservation program. Oncologists combined with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals provide hope for the future fertility of cancer patients.
Slide 10: Discussion slide with pictures of pre-implantation embryo development and contact information.
Michael Neal, BSc. (Hons), MSc, PhD(c)
Scientific Director,
ONE Fertility, Burlington, Ontario, Canada (www.onefertility.com)
Michael Neal completed his Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph, focusing on the reproductive consequences of chromosome abnormalities. He is in the final stages of completing a PhD in the Medical Sciences program in the Reproductive Biology Division at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Mike's experience in clinical Assisted Reproductive Technologies and his keen research interests have gained him an international reputation for innovation and excellence. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications and is a frequent reviewer for many major scientific journals related to reproduction. As Scientific Director of ONE Fertility he has been an advocate of fertility preservation for patients facing a cancer diagnosis. Mike sits on the advisory board for Fertile Future (fertilefuture.ca), a non-profit organization providing information and resources about fertility preservation for cancer patients.
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When it comes to building a strong connection between consumers and brands in today's digital age, trust and authenticity are paramount.
Traditionally, industries like retail, fashion, and jewelry have stood as markets that attract skepticism from consumers slow to trust the online shopping experience, with a lack of education leading to the purchasing process feeling risky and inauthentic. From understanding very little about the products and how they are manufactured, to looming uncertainties regarding quality and pricing, consumers are inevitably forced to blindly choose from an array of options online, instead feeling equipped enough to confidently make smarter shopping decisions.
However, despite this looming lack of trust in e-commerce, consumers still remain disinterested and unsatisfied with the status quo. For example, stepping into a traditional retail store means being limited to available inventory, aggressive sales representatives, and the unspoken pressure to make a purchase before exiting. Yet, when a consumers are educated and prepared, they can effectively filter through products to properly evaluate whether what's on display aligns with their needs.
Noticing the void and value of thoroughly informing consumers, one founder implemented an education-driven approach to building a jewelry retail business, introducing a model that has definitely disrupted a niche, yet incredibly high-end industry.
Founded in 2003, Pearls of Joy is a direct-to-consumer pearl retailer that removes middle men and jewelry store showrooms to deliver high quality pearls to consumers at a more reasonable rate. With a keen focus on informing sellers and buyers about the changing market, Pearls of Joy has also helped launch various educational platforms to help guide consumers on when and how they should purchase pearls.
Respected as a high-priced jewelry asset, pearls are primarily purchased as gifts. As a result, buyers commonly lack insight into the complexities surrounding quality and sourcing, causing uncertainty around which specific pearls to buy. This has made the company's blog and extended educational efforts a key driver of growth within the industry, in addition to fueling the growing success of their own business.
I spoke with Founder and CEO Kevin Canning about the vision behind his company, the importance of educating consumers, and building a disruptive business model within an emerging industry.
What is the void or opportunity that inspired the idea behind Pearls of Joy?
Kevin Canning: I started by looking at certain industries that had been built around high markups. Jewelry, in particular, has margins around 300%, even higher if we're talking luxury retailers. Combine that with the high cost of displays, retail space and sales staff, and the jewelry industry was a perfect candidate to be disrupted by the direct to consumer model. With a love of Asia and a firm belief in 'niching down', I zeroed in on the small underrepresented pearl jewelry segment. Pearls have been popular gemstone for hundreds of years. Yet, most jewelry stores carry only 2-3 pieces at a time. And, in 2004, online competition at that point was practically non-existent. By cutting out the overhead and leapfrogging the typical distribution channels, I found that I could offer a product comparable to the luxury brands, while reducing the price by about 80%.
What were some of the challenges you faced in the early stages of your business?
Kevin Canning: An initial challenge for us was communicating to consumers that we sell top-tier pearls at discount prices. For a lot of customers, the idea of getting luxury quality jewelry at one-fifth of the traditional retail cost seems a little too good to be true. In a nutshell, the challenge has always been trust. A customer will risk a $30 purchase. But, if you want someone to spend $300 - $10,000 without being able to look, touch and feel the product first -- you need to impart a lot of confidence.
What have been some of the biggest blind spots or pitfalls plaguing the luxury e-commerce space and how does your company aim to solve for them?
Kevin Canning: What I typically see is luxury brands creating online brochures, with little added value for the user. There's no engagement or story, just lots of pretty pictures of models. Pearls of Joy is different in that we spend a disproportionate amount of time building educational content and showing customers exactly how, where and from whom we purchase our pearls. We strive to show the true story of the pearl, from pearl farm to finished jewelry. This gives the customer a greater understanding and appreciation of the product.
How have you leveraged content and education to build trust with a highly discerning consumer group?
Kevin Canning: For Pearls of Joy, educational content has been fundamental to our growth. The idea being that an educated consumer will recognize the quality and value of our products. This is a long-term strategy that started in 2004, when I co-founded the largest pearl information resource in the world. Completely non-commercial, our discussion group boasts thousands of pearl farmers, dealers, collectors and consumers from around the world. The latest project has been a 'pearl specialist' training program. I've helped the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) produce their platform as well. This is an educational program designed to give jewelry professionals the skills needed to promote pearls within their stores. Just over a year into the project, we have certified thousands of pearl specialists, and recently secured $250,000 in funding. Our goal is to certify over 25,000 pearl specialists within two years. We're playing the long game this strategy. We're not just trying to grow our slice of the pie, we're trying to make a bigger pie.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the evolving e-commerce space and what are the keys to building scalable companies like yours in this era?
Kevin Canning: The brands that I see doing well are all focusing on bringing great products, at a great price, with a great story. They have a reason for existing that connects with consumers. Unless you're Amazon, having a lot of cheap products is not a reason to exist. With luxury goods like ours, we need to deliver an exceptional product, at an exceptional price, with a surprisingly positive experience. If you miss anyone of those three elements, your chances of long-term success are slim.
Describe your business model and how does direct to consumer fit into your formula?
Kevin Canning: If I sourced product through the traditional channels, we would have never gotten off the ground. By personally flying direct to the source, I'm able to leapfrog several layers of distribution. I create further savings by manufacturing our own line of jewelry in-house and foregoing the traditional showroom experience. The result is a luxury quality product at a price accessible to the average shopper.
How do you see your company evolving in the next 3-5 years and what impact do you hope to make on the industry?
Kevin Canning: I firmly believe that within 3-5 years our educational initiatives will come to fruition, and I expect the pearl jewelry category to gain significant market share with jewelry shoppers. I also think we'll see more pearls, more variety and higher quality in traditional jewelry stores. With that rising tide, I expect to continue our rapid growth and be comfortably doing 8-figures in revenue.


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Switching Up Your Service
It goes without saying, but learning how to effectively serve is one of the most important aspects of tennis, and a player's serve will often decide the outcome of a match. Many professional can average serves around 125 miles per hour -- with some of the best hitting over 140 mph. These serves are incredibly hard to return at such high speeds, but, in reality, speed isn't everything. There are many different types of serves and each one takes a lot of technical skill, not just raw power. Below is CoachUp's guide to the most important types of serves and how and when to use them. At first, try using a Continental Grip for each until you're more comfortable with experimenting more.
Flat Serve
Although service power isn't that important for every serve, it's king when it comes to flat serves. Flat serves are specifically used to draw on the strength of a tennis player and usually they're the easiest one for athletes to learn. To perform a flat serve, you need to throw the ball up slightly in front of you and make contact with it with a flat racket head. Performing a serve with a spin takes power off of it, because only a flat racket can generate the full torque of the racquet. The main advantage of this serve is that it gives opponents less time to react.
Slice Serve
Slice serves put sidespin on the ball which can boost serve consistency and help you diversify your service game. To perform a slice serve, you should start by throwing the ball a bit further away from your body than you would with a flat serve. When you make contact with the ball, you want the racket to be moving from right to left or vice versa, depending on your handedness. Unlike the flat serve, the racket should hit the outside of the ball rather than straight in the middle, that's the contact that creates the spin. The main advantage of this serve is that when it bounces, the ball usually veers to a side, either into or away from an opponent. However, it's important to keep in mind that good players will eventually learn to read this serve since it will likely be a little bit slower.
Top Spin Serve
This serve is usually less powerful than the flat serve, but includes some topspin that makes the hit less predictable. To perform the topspin serve, you need to start by throwing the ball slightly behind and to the left of your head. When the ball is thrown correctly, you'll be able to move your racket through and over the ball, ending with it up and to the right of contact for right-handers.
It's that subtle racket movement that creates the spin. The topspin is very effective and many youth tennis players learn it early on in their careers. Topspin serves are popular because they are very consistent, making them good choices for second serves. The spin causes the ball to bounce higher off the court, giving your opponent less time to hit it from an easier, lower position.
The Kick Serve
Top players use the kick serve for both their first and second serve because it helps with serve consistency and can be tricky to return. The kick is similar to the topspin in that the ball dips quickly after it's hit and bounces high after contact. While the slice involves hitting the ball from one side towards the other and the topspin involves hitting the ball from the bottom towards the top, the kick is somewhere in between the two. Basically, kick serves put both topspin and sidespin on the ball.
When you toss the ball up, make sure that the ball is above and sometimes even behind your head. Right-handed players should swing through and across the ball starting from about 7 o'clock and finishing somewhere around 1 o'clock. If done correctly, the ball will move in a similar fashion to the topspin serve up until the bounce. After the bounce, instead of continuing in the same direction, the ball will veer to the right. This motion is caused by the combination of the high bounce of the topspin angle and the sidespin of the slice.
(Related: Read about hitting a strong backhand here.)
Huddle Up
Imagine staring down a ferocious athlete from the opposite side of the court and, unfortunately, it's his turn to serve. Now, his last serve easily sped past 110 miles per hour and you barely made contact with the liner before it half-heartedly crashed into the net. What would he bring out this time? Could it possibly break 120 miles per hour? Higher? How would you even see it in order to react in time? Expecting the worst, you stand ready for another fastball.
Your opposition winds up and fires another strike across the court and you set up, bracing to hit back a return. Yet, this time, the ball comes in on the curve and viciously speeds away from your after it bounces. You look up at the scoreboard, it was only about 100 miles per hour and yet it kicked away. You're stunned, but, don't fear, you can have this immense power as well!
By switching up your service, you can keep your opponent on edge and guessing too! From the flat to the kick serve, there's plenty of tricks to be mastered. But if you're still struggling with adding a little dimension to your game, consider booking one of CoachUp's private trainers to help you out. With a little hard work, dedication, and effort, they'll have you confusing your opposition in no time -- what are you waiting for?
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Back to Journals » Patient Preference and Adherence » Volume 11
Quality of life in overweight (obese) and normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors Panico A, Messina G, Lupoli GA, Lupoli R, Cacciapuoti M, Moscatelli F, Esposito T, Villano I, Valenzano A, Monda V, Messina A, Precenzano F, Cibelli G, Monda M, Lupoli G
Received 6 August 2016
Accepted for publication 3 November 2016
Published 2 March 2017 Volume 2017:11 Pages 423—429
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S119180
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Dr Johnny Chen
Annalisa Panico,1 Giovanni Messina,2,3 Gelsy Arianna Lupoli,1 Roberta Lupoli,1 Marianna Cacciapuoti,1 Fiorenzo Moscatelli,2 Teresa Esposito,3 Ines Villano,3 Anna Valenzano,2 Vincenzo Monda,3 Antonietta Messina,3 Francesco Precenzano,4 Giuseppe Cibelli,2 Marcellino Monda,3 Giovanni Lupoli1
1Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy; 2Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy; 3Department of Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy; 4Department of Mental and Physical Health, and Preventive Medicine, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by phenotypic heterogeneity and has a wide variety of consequences. Approximately half of women with PCOS are overweight or obese, and their obesity may be a contributing factor to PCOS pathogenesis through different mechanisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate if PCOS alone affects the patients' quality of life and to what extent obesity contributes to worsen this disease.
Design: To evaluate the impact of PCOS on health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL), 100 Mediterranean women with PCOS (group A), 50 with a body mass index (BMI) >25 kg/m2 (group A1) and 50 with BMI <25 kg/m2 (group A2), were recruited. They were evaluated with a specific combination of standardized psychometric questionnaires: the Symptom Checklist-90 Revised, the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, and the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire. The patients were compared with a normal-weight healthy control group of 40 subjects (group B). Another control group of 40 obese healthy women (group C) was used to make a comparison with PCOS obese patients (A1).
Results: Our results showed a considerable worsening of HRQoL in PCOS patients (A) compared with controls (B). In addition, patients with PCOS and BMI >25 (A1) showed a significant and more marked reduction in scores, suggesting a lower quality of life, compared with controls (B) and with normal-weight PCOS patients (A2).
Conclusion: PCOS is a complex disease that alone determines a deterioration of HRQoL. The innovative use of these psychometric questionnaires in this study, in particular the PCOS questionnaire, has highlighted that obesity has a negative effect on HRQoL. It follows that a weight decrease is associated to phenotypic spectrum improvement and relative decrement in psychological distress.
Keywords: polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, normal-weight, health-related quality-of-life, psychological disturbances
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Dazed gangs up with Savages, Chicago drill rappers, Rick Owens's extended family and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge on NYC's IRL crew
Jeff Bark and Robbie Spencer kick off our May "Tribes" issue in spectacular fashion with an epic party staged in New York with supermodels Catherine McNeil, Noma Han and Sung Jin Park at the centre of the hedonistic reverie. Inside, post-punk priestesses Savages take centre stage with their most revealing interview and shoot to date; Rick Owens invites us backstage at Paris Fashion Week to meet his extended family; Stephen Whelan penetrates the online cam-boy sex-cult; and Dazed Digital blogger Lauren Schwartzberg explains why "drill" rappers are making the headlines in Chicago's mean streets. Also, Nathalie Olah meets the creatives battling the rise of nationalism in Hungary and Stuart Mahy experiences the buzz of Libyan road raging – and lamb bazeen – first hand. Further into fashion, Rachel Chandler shoots a gang of lads killing time styled by Elizabeth Fraser-Bell, Vara Ribeiro goes to Puerto Rico for a surf inspired story styled by Karen Langley featuring a tomboy Maria Bradley, and Chad Moore and Emma Wyman get cabin fever in the woods. If that wasn't enough, Throbbing Gristle icon Genesis Breyer P-Orridge writes exclusively about h/er new gang – the young New Yorkers behind Grant Singer's short film IRL.
But before we get started, I asked the Dazed crew to each nominate a pop culture tribe that had irreversibly changed their lives. Here's what they all came back with. I'm speechless, frankly.
Pussy Riot (Fiona Cook)
The Kids in the Hall (Hannah Lack)
L7, East 17, MC5, 911, A1, 112, 3T, 2NE1, 5ive (Rory Lewarne)
Michael Jackson, Bubbles and Macaulay Culkin (Nathalie Olah)
Blue Peter-badge holders (Jenny Campbell-Colquhoun)
So Solid Crew (Lauren Ford)
Japanese rockabillys (Robbie Spencer)
The Runaways (Emma Wyman)
Murder Inc. (Karen Orton)
Wags (Elizabeth Fraser-Bell)
Sailor Moon (Flora Yin-Wong)
The Poddington Peas (Claude d'Avoine)
Tottenham Hotspur (Danny O'Kane)
Richey and Nicky, the Glamour Twins (Dean Mayo Davies)
Swiss biker gangs (Christopher Simmonds)
Degrassi Junior High (Luke Shumard)
The Dutch Provos (Charlie Robin Jones)
Riot Grrrls (Owen Myers)
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Flightradar24: The Go-To Source for Plane Tracking
The story of Flightradar24: how two guys in Stockholm can track flights around the world but big air traffic organizations and airlines still can't. WSJ's "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney joins Lunch Break. Photo: Felix Odell for The Wall Street Journal
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... the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight three seventy left many people baffled by the fact that airlines typically don't constantly tracked Arab airplanes ... but have no fee or a couple of aviation geeks have a website ... that allows everybody from car service to air ... traffic controllers to track claims the WSJ's Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney is here to discuss welcome to you Scott ... it is really ... good to see you as always while I'm surprise before we talk about the website why don't airlines that every single movement of their flights ... well the basic problem is what you do over oceans you have to have a satellite link with the with the aircraft aam ... and and that's expensive and difficult to do in many ... parts of the world of ... it just doesn't exist okay so quietly that twenty four however has found a way to do it ... this is now the goal to sourcing Global airplane trapping checking out that they do it ... well the it meant some gaps just like everybody else over over oceans and they're working on and on but ... it's a pretty incredible story of two entrepreneur is ... tuned into the hobby it's really ... insulated who ... realize that that modern aircraft the airplanes there remain most surprise me faction last ten years ... and then


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It's been more than a month since my surgery, which took place on November 4th. Last week, I made three trips to the pharmacy to pick up refills for different medications. I have one medication for nerve pain and a couple of other medications that I use for general pain. There's also a medicated mouth rinse that I use after I brush my teeth. It's supposed to reduce swelling and ward off infections.
While I was preparing to write this article, I went to YouTube and watched the opening theme of a weekly TV show that aired on NBC from 1966 to 1968. When the show began in 1966, I was nine years old. I'm referring to Tarzan, a TV show that I watched with my younger brothers every Friday night.
Not very many people know this, but the plot of the original Action Comics story of Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, was eerily similar to the nonfiction "story" of the life of Jesus Christ. When you compare the story of Superman with the life of Jesus, you can see the similarities.
Do you know what the Blessed Mother, the apostles, the disciples, and all the followers of Jesus had in common, other than believing that Jesus was the Son of God? They all forgave everyone who was involved in the torture and murder of their Savior. Think about how difficult that had to be. I know how hard it is for me to forgive certain people for what they have done to me, but I can't imagine how difficult it would have been to forgive those murderers.
Last week, at a general audience, Pope Francis touched on the role of women in the Catholic church. He started out by discussing the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and then, in a bold expression of the importance of women in the church and in society, stated:
Do you know who saw Jesus for the first time after He rose from the dead? According to the gospel of St. John, it appears as though it was Mary Magdalene, one of the women who was standing at the foot of the cross when our Lord died. ("Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene." John 19:25)
Have you ever heard of the practice of using canaries in coal mines to alert coal miners of danger? Canaries are small songbirds that were first bred and used as domestic pets in the 17th century. Because they are more sensitive than humans to toxic gases (such as methane and carbon monoxide), canaries were, at one time, routinely used by coal miners as early warning devices that danger was imminent.


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We have been breeding Fat Tail Geckos and Leopard Geckos for over 25 years. This is a complete care sheet on how to care for and breed Fat Tail Geckos covering cage set up, substrate, heating, and hide and lay boxes.
The Fat Tail Gecko
Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
Fat tailed geckos, Hemitheconyx caudicinctus, are native to West Africa, where they inhabit savannah and scrublands. During the day they take refuge in underground burrows, under rocks, or in rotting trees. They come out at night to hunt for small insects such as locusts, spiders, and beetles.
Captive fat tailed geckos originated from wild caught lineages which were mainly imported from Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Most wild caught specimens today come from Benin. They are collected on moonless nights when the fat tails are out foraging for prey.
Keeping Fat Tails
Fat tails can be kept in terrariums for those working with individuals or small collections; however, we house all of our fat tailed geckos in rack systems and plastic containers. Rack system tubs are lightweight, provide good thermoregulation (steady temperatures), and are very easy to clean and maintain making them an ideal choice for large collections.
We house our baby fat tails in groups of two to four in either Vision Hatchling rack systems or small plastic containers about the size of a shoebox. Hatchlings are kept on paper towels initially and moved to substrate of peat moss mixed with vermiculite (in a 1:1 ratio), the same substrate we use for the adults, once they reach 15 grams.
Adult and sub-adult fat tais are housed in Vision Model V-35 rack systems with enclosure dimensions of about 20 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 5.5 inches tall. We also use Freedom Breeder racks with medium tubs and the 25% ventilation lids which are approximately the same size. Individual containers, such as 32 quart tubs, offer a similarly sized enclosure without the racks.
In all of our adult and sub-adult containers we use a one inch layer of the 1:1 mix of peat moss and vermiculite that was mentioned earlier as the substrate. The moisture holding ability of the vermiculite and the mold inhibiting properties of the peat moss combine for a great mix that is also easy to spot clean as needed.
Fat tails require well regulated humidity and temperature. Humidity levels between 50% and 70% are ideal, so daily misting should be done, especially for the babies. The substrate should be kept fairly moist so that the enclosure stays humid, but there should also be some dry spots for the fat tails to lie on. We use thermostat controlled heat tape in our rack system that runs between 88 and 92 degrees which leaves the cool side of the enclosure at about 75 to 80 degrees. As most reptile hobbyists know, fat tails need to regulate their own body temperature and need a basking spot and a cooling spot.
A hiding place is placed over the heat tape, and a second hide is provided in the middle of the cage giving the fat tails different temperature hides to choose from. Finally, a small water dish is placed in the cool side of the enclosure.
Fat tails are nocturnal, so they do not require any basking lights or UVA or UVB rays. A regular light on during the day is sufficient, and a photo period for them that is about 12 hours of light is good.
If you are thinking about getting a fat tail as a pet, keep in mind that they can live to be over twenty years old!
Territorial Behavior
Male fat tail geckos are territorial, and only one male should be housed per enclosure. If two mature males are put together they will begin to fight, and death is a strong possibility. Fat tails mature quickly and males over 15 grams in weight should never be housed together for this reason. Even if raised in the same enclosure, two males can begin fighting as young as 10 weeks old.
Females are not territorial and can be housed together safely.
Feeding and Supplementing
Fat tail geckos are insectivores. They can be fed a variety of prey items commonly available in the pet trade. We feed all of our fat tails a staple diet of crickets. In our opinion, a diet consisting entirely of meal worms or super worms can be too fatty, and these foods should be offered sparingly. Other feeders commonly used for fat tails are wax worms, phoenix worms, roaches, and silk worms.
Once they become adults fat tails can put on a lot of weight very quickly. Consequently, you should carefully monitor their weight and make sure that they are plump, but not overweight. Overweight geckos usually make poor breeders.
Regarding the size of the food offered, we give our baby fat tails 1/4 size crickets until they reach 10 grams. At this point we switch them to 1/2 size crickets, and switch them again to 3/4 size crickets once they reach 18 grams. Once the geckos exceed 25 grams they are offered both 3/4 size crickets and full size adult crickets. All of our fat tails are offered between five and ten crickets at a time every other day, but three feedings a week is enough to raise a healthy fat tail.
In order to maintain a healthy gecko it is necessary to supplement the food. We supplement once a week with vitamin and mineral powder, and twice a week with calcium powder. To supplement the crickets we place them in a 32 ounce deli cup and sprinkle in just enough powder to turn them a ghostly white color. Gently swirling the cup in a circular motion ensures that the crickets are coated evenly, and the crickets are then ready for feeding.
A small cap or dish can also be placed in the enclosure filled with calcium powder for the fat tails to eat directly from the bowl. Fat tails do not eat calcium powder directly as frequently as other gecko species, so this is not necessary or can simply be offered every now and then to ensure your gecko is getting enough calcium.
Handling and Attitude
Fat tails are slow terrestrial geckos that take to being handled really well, which makes them an excellent candidate for a pet. Their calm disposition and sluggish movement when exploring their surroundings makes them both wonderful to work with and easy to handle. Babies and young fat tails can be a bit skittish when first being handled, so make sure to handle them close to the floor or just above their enclosure in case they decide to leap from your hand.
When picking up a fat tail it is important to scoop them up without grasping them since they do not like being restrained. The best way is to let them crawl about in the palm of your hands or on your lap.
We do not try sexing fat tails until they are at least a month and a half old. At this age they are mature enough and will start showing obvious signs of being either male or female. Keep in mind that some mature slower than others, so some geckos may be questionable until they reach two months of age of older.
Male fat tails will have hemipene bulges below their vent, and above their vent they will have a row of pre-anal pores. Females may have slight bumps where males have the hemipene bulges, and can also have openings where males have pores. Once both sexes are compared it becomes obvious which is male and which is female, and sexing will become easier for you.
We begin to breed male fat tail geckos when they reach an age of seven months old and a weight of 40 grams or more. Our biggest breeder male weighs slightly over 100 grams and is over six years old!
For females we wait until they are a minimum of eight months old and a weight of at least 45 grams. Our largest female fat tail is over three years old and weights in at 90 grams. Our most productive breeder females weigh between 45 and 55 grams and are a year to three years old.
Fat tailed geckos are seasonal breeders. In the wild they breed from November to March, and even in captivity they tend to cycle around the same time as they do in the wild. Most of our fat tails breed from October to May, with the majority of our groups starting to breed in December and January.
A short cooling period helps to stimulate breeding in both males and females, but is not necessary. The ambient temperature change of about five degrees in our facility during the fall and winter is enough to trigger all of our fat tails to breed.
If you are going to cool your fat tails we suggest starting to cool them about midway through fall. To begin cooling, simply start to reduce cage temperatures by a couple of degrees every day until they have a basking spot around 82 degrees and the cool side of the enclosure is in the low to middle 70's. Once you start to cool down your breeders, discontinue feeding them until you warm them back up. At night you can turn off their heat so that the entire cage ambient temperature gets down to the low to middle 70's. During the cooling period make sure to keep the fat tails on a dry substrate such as newspaper or paper towels, and keep fresh water available at all times.
After a cooling period of one to two months you can start to warm up the fat tails a few degrees every day until the temperatures in the enclosure are back to normal. Resume feedings during the warm up period, but reduce quantities to two or three crickets for the first few feedings. You can also switch the fat tails back to a moist substrate during this time to help bring the humidity back in line.
Once they are warmed up and back to full feedings you can begin introducing the male with the females. We breed our fat tails in groups ranging from one male with two females all the way up to one male with eight females. We leave our males with the females during the entire breeding season. The breeding will occur shortly after introducing the males, and at this point ovulation takes place and the eggs will begin to develop.
At this time you can place an egg box in the enclosure, but be sure not to place it in the basking area since this will cause it to dry out. We use small plastic containers as egg boxes with an inch and a half hole drilled in the top. We fill the container halfway with the same substrate mix as we use in the enclosures. Make sure the soil in the egg box is evenly moist. You want the soil to be damp enough where you can pick it up and squeeze it and it clumps together, but no water drips out. Check females often when they get close to laying because fat tails sometimes lay their eggs outside of the egg box.
Feeding your female fat tails heavily during breeding season is very important. Offer them as much food as they will take, and be sure to supplement their prey with vitamins and calcium every time you feed.
Fat tails will typically lay 3 to 5 clutches a year. They usually lay two eggs at a time, but some small females will uncommonly lay only single eggs. Average fat tail eggs are between an inch and an inch and a half long.
For egg cups we use 8 ounce deli cups with two small holes near the top of the container for air circulation. We fill the egg cup 3/4 of the way with the same 1:1 mix of peat moss and vermiculite. Keep the soil moist, but be careful because fat tail eggs are sensitive to excess water. If you squeeze the wet soil until it no longer drips it should be perfect for incubating eggs on.
The sex of fat tails is influenced by incubation temperatures. We incubate our eggs that we want to hatch out predominantly female at 83 to 85 degrees; for the eggs that we want to hatch out mostly male we will incubate them at 88 to 89 degrees. Once the incubation temperature goes over 90 degrees you will mostly start hatching out females again. We suggest not incubating any eggs over 90 degrees because the females that come out at these temperatures tend to be more aggressive and sometimes make poor breeders. Fatal incubation temperatures for fat tails are temperatures under 82 degrees or exceeding 93 degrees.
Incubation time for eggs at 83-85 degrees is normally 55 to 70 days, and eggs incubated at 88 to 89 degrees will normally hatch in the range of 43 to 48 days. Average sized hatchling fat tails are two and a half to three inches long and weight about 4 grams. After hatching we set up the babies in a hatchling rack and begin offering them food a couple of days later.
Popularity and Genetics
In the past few years fat tail geckos have become more available in the pet trade through captive breeding. Hobbyists have taken notice to fat tails as well because of all the recently emerging color and pattern mutations. Fat tails can be kept by both experienced and new hobbyists, and the variety of attractive color morphs becoming available as well as the new morphs that will soon be available, make this species more desirable to work with. Fat tail geckos may soon rival the popularity of other commonly kept and bred geckos in the industry, and there is a lot of work that can be done with this species genetically for years to come.
In just the past few years we have seen Patternless, White Outs, Zeros, and Granites become available. In 2008 we started releasing heterozygous Patternless and a few Patternless, and in 2009 we began releasing the White Outs and Zeros. These new morphs are the beginning of the new fat tails being released into the hobby. In the next few years we have a couple of different morph fat tails that we will also be releasing, but at the moment we are still determining the genetic patterns of the traits.
Below is a list of fat tail mutations and their genetic backgrounds:
|Banded -
|Wild type
|Stripe -
|Albino -
|White foot -
|Aberrant / Jungle -
|Polygenetic / Line bred
|Patternless -
|White Out -
|Zero -
|Ghost -
|Stinger -
|Inconclusive, but believed to be non-striped zero
|Patternless White Out -
|Homozygous Patternless and heterozygous White Out


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Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing Recipe
Ingredients for Chocolate Cake
Wet Ingredients
Butter – 1/2 cup
Curds – 1/2 cup
Cream both butter and curds till it becomes creamy. Sometimes it doesn't get blended well. That's fine, just blend for 5 – 7 mins.
Dry Ingredients
Flour / Maida – 1 cup
Cooking Soda – 1 tsp
Cocoa powder – 3 tbsp
Sift the flours couple of times.
For the Cake batter
Condensed Milk – 1/2 tin
Milk – 1/2 – 3/4 cup
How to make the cake batter
To the butter, cream mix, alternatively add the milk, condensed milk, flour. gently fold in and mix well.
Grease a round 8″ baking tin with butter and flour. Pre heat the oven to 185 C.
Pour in the prepared batter on to the greased tin, gently tap down well for the batter to spread well.
Bake for 12 mins at 185 C, then reduce to 170 and bake for 10 mins.
Allow to cool down completely before icing.
Ingredients for Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing
Sweetened Condensed Milk – 1/4 tin / 100g
Cocoa Powder – 4 tbsp
Butter – 2 tbsp / 50 g
How to make the Fudge Icing
In a MW bowl, mix together butter, cocoa and Sweetened Condensed Milk and beat well. Microwave for 30 secs. Mix thoroughly. Again MW for 30 secs.
Spread over cake, top with sprinkles, chocolate chips, leave to set.
Slice and serve.
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Songwriters often create their initial tracks on their home computer, such as on a Mac using Garageband. And we often have many draft files as we record the "music in our heads" so we don't lose it.... but are too busy on other projects to immediately finish.
And then when we go back later, we can't remember amid all our other song ideas, what we recorded for "this" draft! So as we look in Finder at our list of draft projects... well, have you ever had a really long music project with so many tracks that it takes a few moments to load even on a super-fast computer, just to hear a bit of what your project sounds like?
Here's a fast way to remember what your project sounds like WITHOUT opening the .BAND file or looking for the matching .MP3 (and hoping it hadn't changed since your last file-save):
I have about 230 songs on my websites, and about 80 Draft BAND files for future songs, some with only 2 tracks some with about 10. I couldn't remember if I had added Claxton's scripture reading for Prayer Without Asking MP3 track from his studio's ProTools project to my GarageBand project. But I didn't want to bother loading the BAND file to check.
So I decided to see if Quick Look shows the picture like GB's iLIFE preview window....
HERE'S HOW TO QUICKLY HEAR YOUR PROJECT:In Finder,
1. single click to highlight the .BAND file name,
2. right click on it,
3. select Quick Look --- and
Not only will you see what your .BAND file window looks like (the iLIFE preview),
but Quick Look will PLAY your project.... even a huge project with many tracks.
THERE'S ONE CONDITION ---You must have had "bounced" the project (In GarageBand: "Send Song to iTunes") in order to hear the associated .MP3 file when you click on Quick Look.
This is far faster than waiting to open the project! Cool!
May you find MUCH joy in using and finding shortcuts to efficiently record your music!
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www.DiDoReflections.com (Die to Self, Do for Christ,
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H.R.4414 - Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014113th Congress (2013-2014)
BillHide Overview
|Rep. Carney, John C., Jr. [D-DE-At Large] (Introduced 04/07/2014)
|House - Ways and Means; Energy and Commerce; Education and the Workforce; Judiciary; Natural Resources; House Administration
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|Senate - 04/30/2014 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
|Roll Call Votes:
|There have been 2 roll call votes
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Summary: H.R.4414 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)All Information (Except Text)
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Passed House amended (04/29/2014)
Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014 - Exempts expatriate health plans, employers acting as sponsors of such plans, and health insurance issuers providing coverage under such plans from the health care coverage requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Deems expatriate health coverage to be minimum essential coverage for purposes of meeting the individual responsibility requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
Declares that a qualified expatriate (and any dependent) enrolled in an expatriate health plan shall not be considered a U.S. health risk for purposes of assessing the annual fee on health insurance providers that provide health coverage to any U.S. health risk for any year after 2014.
Establishes a special rule for calculating the amount of this fee for calendar 2014.
Defines a "qualified expatriate" as: (1) a participant in a group health plan who is an alien residing outside the United States, a U.S. national, a lawful permanent resident, or a nonimmigrant about whom there is a good faith expectation of being abroad, in connection with his or her employment, for at least 180 days in a 12-month period; or (2) an individual who is abroad as a member of a group determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).


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To work with ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET in your Visual Studio (Windows or Mac) project, you need to add the appropriate ArcGIS Runtime API NuGet package and also add any required XML namespace references in your XAML. This process is not unique to ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET, you may follow a similar workflow for other APIs you want to use in your project.
The following steps guide you through creating a new Visual Studio project for your Xamarin Forms app. You will also learn how to add the proper references for working with ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET classes. You can follow these same basic steps for every ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET project you create.
ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET Visual Studio Extension provides a project template (for use in Visual Studio on Windows only) for creating your mapping app, called ArcGIS Runtime App. See the Install the SDK topic for information about installing the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET Visual Studio Extension.
Create a Xamarin Forms app
Use Visual Studio to create a Xamarin Forms app.
- Open a supported version of Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Choose File > New > Project (or click New Project on the Start page) to create a project.
- Click Cross-Platform > Blank App (Xamarin.Forms.Shared) in the New Project dialog box template list.
If you create your app using the ArcGIS Runtime App template, you do not need to complete the rest of the steps described in this topic. Creating your project from the template adds the appropriate NuGet packages and references as well as a page with a map view containing a single base layer.
- Choose a folder location for your new project and give it a name.
- Click OK to create the project.
Your solution opens in Visual Studio and contains a Xamarin Form called MapPage.xaml.
Add ArcGIS Runtime SDK NuGet packages
ArcGIS Runtime SDK NuGet packages are hosted on NuGet.org. If you have an internet connection, you can access these packages and add them to your Visual Studio (Windows or Mac) project without having to install anything locally. If you've installed the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET Visual Studio Extension (Windows only), then you also have these packages available in a local NuGet package source (called Esri).
- Open the NuGet Package Manager (Project > Manage NuGet Packages, for example).
- Choose the Browse tab in the manager. Choose the Esri package source to add locally installed packages. Otherwise, choose the online nuget.org package source. NuGet hosts around 100,000 packages, so you'll need to use the Search text box to locate the ArcGIS Runtime packages if using the online package source.
- To locate the ArcGIS Runtime packages, type ArcGIS Runtime in the Search text box. You will see several matches (for various versions and platforms).
- Select a version 100.9.0 package for your platform. Click Install to add the package to your project.
- Choose OK to proceed with the installation and then I Accept to accept the license agreement.
After adding the package, you'll be able to work with the components in ArcGIS Runtime for .NET API in your code.
Add XML namespace references
In addition to the project reference you made to the ArcGIS Runtime assembly, you must also add an XML namespace reference in your XAML page in order to add the MapView control to your page.
- Open the MapPage.xaml file in the Visual Studio designer.
- Go to the XAML view of the designer and add the following XML namespace reference to the ContentPage XAML element. Visual Studio offers Intellisense to help complete the URL portion of the statement.
- You can now use the XML prefix you've defined to work with ArcGIS Runtime SDK in your XAML. The following code sample defines a new MapView control.
<esriUI:MapView x:Name="MyMapView" Map="{Binding Map, Source={StaticResource MapViewModel}}" />
You can display a map in your app by ...
- Defining it entirely with XAML (you may need to add more XML namespace references for things like Map and layers)
- Use data binding to associate the MapView control defined in XAML to a Map in another class (a ViewModel using the MVVM pattern, for example)
- Define the MapView in your XAML and assign a map in your code behind, as shown in the following example.
// create a new Map with a streets basemap var map = new Map(Basemap.CreateStreets()); // assign the map to MyMapView (MapView control) MyMapView.Map = map;
The process described in this topic is generally the first thing you'll do for each ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET project you create from a standard Visual Studio template. The details for adding these references differ slightly between SDK platforms.


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Skip to comments.Oregon set to change the way it awards Electoral College votes [COMPACT]
Posted on 06/06/2019 12:15:20 PM PDT by nwrep
SALEM Oregon is close to becoming the 15th state to signal that it will award its Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who receives the most votes nationwide.
On a 37-22 party line vote, the Democratic majority in the Oregon House sent Senate Bill 870 to the desk of Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, who has indicated her support.
Instead, said Rep. Allisa Keny-Guyer, D-Portland, the compact would make Oregon more relevant during presidential campaigns. The Republican presidential candidates write Oregon totally off, and the Democratic candidates take Oregon for granted, she said. So we are just relegated to being a spectator state.
Trump will win by an electoral landslide. Then those leftist states who went that way will $h!t their pants.
This is setting up Trump to win electoral votes he would have no chance at otherwise. Boy are they going to have egg on their faces when they lose the popular vote this time around.
I thought there was a provision in the Constitution whiich prevents one state from doing something based on another states actions
By basing the award of their electoral votes on the voting in other states (which have varying degrees of standards in their election processes) this likely violates the equal protection clause. It also disenfranchises the voters of Oregon, as it does not award their electors based on the wishes of the Oregon voters, but rather on a non-existent construct: the national popular vote. This is no certified national popular vote, it is a construct of the media which performs a summation of state popular votes on election night in order to have something to report.
This should be unconstitutional as it can disenfranchise a state's voters that won that state.
Another example that leftists, by whatever name, reject the Constitution.
I take the postion that basing the award of electoral votes on data from outside the state (votes or dice throws) effectively dilutes the value of local voters selections.
Thus, it violates the rule of 'one man, one vote' and equal protection under the constitution.
Execution of such a 'compact' is thus unconstitutional on its face.
Well, it is:
Article 1, Section 10:
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
Like Oregon is ever going to be anything but Democrap.'
If I lived there I would care, but I don't care, because the results would be the same.
Except I wonder if all the residents of OR are aware of the treachery their leaders are pulling off.
Alissa disagrees with you - she says it will make Oregon MORE relevant :-)
I favor the district system as it minimizes the disenfranchisement of voters.
Whoever wins a congressional district by 50%+ gets that vote. If no one gets 50%+, have a run off with the top 2 vote earners and do not allow write ins. Whoever wins that run off election gets that elector vote.
One electoral vote awarded to the candidate that receives the most votes in the state.
Last electoral vote awarded to the candidate that wins the most districts. If no candidate wins then the Gov decides between the candidates that received at least one district.
I voted from Trump, but all of the electoral votes for my state went to Clinton.
"One man, one vote" is not what the EC does.
The biggest spit in the face is how they call this "bipartisan" even as it's ramrodded through various state legislatures (like here, yet again) on party-line votes and only in states that voted Clinton in 2016 (and Obama in 2012, Obama in 2008...)
I sincerely hope five Justices of the Supreme Court just toss their decades of hard work on this out the window overnight. Would be a fitting end to their attempted one-party end-run. They've been at it since like 2006, and since no state that voted for Trump in 2016 has passed this, and big Electoral College loser Hillary Clinton won only 232 electoral votes, I have to assume it's still many, many years away from 270, especially when you consider that the GOP could very easily take control of certain state legislatures and governorships in a 2022 'red wave' under President Biden or whatever and simply repeal it, it passed by a simple one-party majority vote in Colorado, it can be repealed just as easily with a one-party GOP majority vote in that state. Even if they got every blue state that voted Clinton in 2016 (and they haven't, at all), they're still about forty short, maybe even more than forty after the 2020 Census, where are those electoral votes coming from? The fact is, if there were enough blue states that they could get this to 270 right now, they wouldn't even be bothering, they'd be winning every election as is.
Hopefully Trump will get a majority and all of these Blue States will go red. But I wouldn't count on it.
Bogus swampland.
If Trump wins the popular vote Oregon will not give him their electoral votes.
If this thing ever comes into force - which I doubt because its not in the interests of smaller states and especially of red states, but if it ever does - I will LMAO if the blue states signing up for this foolishness are required by their own rules to cast their electoral votes for the Republican.
Betcha dollars to donuts if that happens, theyll invent some weasel excuse so they dont have to follow their own law. Think of Massachusetts having to vote for Trump. Theyll never do it no matter the law and even if hes already won anyway.
Imagine the chaos when the national popular vote is very close, and you have accusations of vote fraud in other states where your state has no jurisdiction to contest anything. So you just reversed the wishes of your voters and handed an electoral vote landslide to an illegitimate candidate based on the illegalities occurring in another state.
Why don't they just get rid of elections and just say Oregon will only support Democrats.
One Party Rule worked great in the USSR.
I just saw "After Hitler" where Stalin setup puppet gov in all the Eastern Block Countries.
When the word went out, they all grabbed power at the same time.
Reminded me of what we are seeing now.
maybe better not to under estimate the democrats ability to rig elections and fabricate votes, because it works so well in Kalifornia. SCOTUS may need to get involved re the Constitutionality of states going outside the Constitutional Law of elected representative government. Are there any law suits filed yet against these rogue states that have already done this?
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