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Bluetooth Lanyard Keeps Cables at Bay, Stores Earphones [Design Concept]
Are your earphone cables always in auto-tangle mode? Here's a good idea from designer Jaehyung Hong: a Bluetooth lanyard with transport controls on board, letting you control your MP3 player while you're listening, and then store your earphones in its handy slot when you're not. Roll those messy cables up inside the device, keeping that spaghetti bowl of wires from tangling up so much. Neat. [Yanko Design]


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As you can see, My Clean offers you the opportunity to make a difference to our world. It acknowledges champions and above all, it allows you to feel you are making a difference - to be the change.
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KPMG's People Services team provides compensation-, and employment-, related advice and insights to clients that help organisations attract, engage and retain their key executives and broader workforce, with a particular focus on internationally mobile employees.
Our highly experienced team provides a comprehensive mix of advice and tax-led services to meet employers' mobility and compensation needs. We develop tailored strategies and innovative solutions to enable organisations to achieve strategic business and workforce requirements.
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We continually review the alignment of our services against changing client needs, market developments and the changing regulatory requirements.
We are seeking a person who understands the drivers of industry and company performance, and can use this to guide and shape performance and reward strategies that help the business achieve its key results and outcomes for shareholders.
- Develop and promote KPMG's Reward Advisory offering by providing insights and solutions that help organisations attract, engage and retain their workforce
- Give strategic advice to clients on Reward matters, including design and implementation of bonus and long-term incentives for senior management
- Taking a significant role in sharing knowledge and supporting the development of other team members
- Use knowledge of relevant non-tax legal, financial and business information
- Regularly expand their knowledge of the tax business and keep up-to-date with the latest business and current affairs as it relates to their clients
- Degree holder with major in Human Resources, or other relevant qualification
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The hottest bouquet trends to work into your wedding bouquet
July 27, 2018
Your wedding flowers are one of the most critical parts of your wedding decor, and can really put the finishing touch on your special day. And what are the most important flowers at your wedding? The bouquet of course! You and your bridesmaids will be holding your chosen bouquet all day long. Therefore it's vital you get it right and choose something you'll love forever.
All foliage
Pantone's Colour of the Year greatly influences wedding choices that are made for years to come. In 2017, Pantone chose Greenery; a delicate, slightly muted shade of green reminiscent of a leafy meadow. Because of this, wedding planners have noticed an increase in the number of people opting for bouquets and arrangements made simply of green foliage. This look is set to continue, as people are looking for more rustic looks for their special days.
How to style it: Choose different shaped leaves and foliage in the forms of herbs like rosemary, lemongrass or eucalyptus, which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Bold and bright
2018's love of bright, vibrant colours isn't ending anytime soon. You can't go wrong with a bit (or as the case may be, a LOT) of colour, and this is inspiring people to choose flowers that make a real statement. Tropical themes have been growing in popularity in the worlds of both clothing and interior design, which means that large, lush leaves of tropical plants like monstera, banana or palm trees are all being incorporated into wedding styles.
How to style it: Primary colours are a great place to start with this trend. Use bright coloured Gerbera's mixed with sunflower heads and bright, magenta roses and finish with large, dark green leaves like ferns for a bold look.
Small and dainty
In May this year, Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle sparked a trend for a subtle, relaxed wedding style that we predict will be on-trend for years to come. Her dress was a simple, elegant design, her make up was fresh and discreet, and she carried a beautiful, small ivory and green bouquet of flowers that finished the occasion off perfectly.
How to style it: choose a handful of simple white flowers like rosebuds or daisies, and team them with small-leaved, delicate pieces of foliage like coral fern for a natural and effortless look.


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This important stage sees children grow from new learners to experienced students who are ready to take on the demands of middle and high school. We help students accomplish this by continuing to encourage their natural curiosity, all while teaching them to channel their enthusiasm into a more structured course of study.
Based on the British National Curriculum, our Key Stage 2 primary curriculum further develops topics that were built on in previous stages. Our course of study draws on a range of themes which provide a balance of History, Geography, Science and Literature, in order to ensure high levels of interest and motivation on the children's part. High academic standards are maintained through attention to the key objectives specified in the National Curriculum.
We enable all our students to realise their full potential by recognising that each child has different needs and preferences and tailoring our approach to suit the individual. We have high expectations of all our children and the work provided is challenging and stimulating. Small class sizes allow for an extremely high level of support for all students, helping them to work to their maximum potential.
In addition to the specialist lessons enjoyed by students in Key Stage 1, students in Key Stage 2 also benefit from learning an individual musical instrument (from Year 5) and participating in the MFL programme (from Year 3).
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If anyone can, Khadija Khan can!
A year ago was a terrible time for my friends Khadija and Brad. On his 45th birthday, Brad had a heart attack from which he never recovered… HOT's Erica Smith shares with us a tale of re-creation and introduces Hastings' newest artist, Khadija Khan.


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We do not, however, sacrifice our ethics for profit.
Surplex is ran by husband and wife team Mark and Hazel Willis. With help from Henry the office dog.
You're always guaranteed a warm and friendly reception from everyone at Surplex.
Don't risk using an unregistered company or individual to handle or transport your WEEE - it could result in a hefty fine!
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Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has completed demonstration testing of new gas detection sensors employing its Advanced Meter communication system as part of its overall pipeline safety efforts. The sensors can detect natural gas leaks quickly near natural gas pipelines and serves as an extra measure to improve the safety of SoCalGas' system.
SoCalGas installed 12 sensors at monitoring stations that are reading methane-in-air concentration levels at various locations in the Los Angeles basin. These sensors read concentration levels every 5 minutes and allow SoCalGas to measure and monitor natural gas levels near high-pressure pipelines. The sensors detect methane in the air and send an alarm within 15 minutes to a monitoring system. The sensors will detect natural gas at well below the limit that most people can by sense of smell, providing earlier detection of any unplanned gas escape incidents and more rapid dispatch of responders to investigate.
The sensors are solar-powered and supplemented by battery. Each unit is contained in a small cabinet that can be attached either to an existing SoCalGas pole, wall or other structure.
The sensors have operated and performed as expected for nearly one year, and no excessive methane levels have been detected at the sensor locations. However, SoCalGas continues to periodically test and calibrate the sensors to confirm they are operating correctly.
"We're very pleased with the progress of this program over the last year," said Deanna Haines, director of gas engineering for SoCalGas. "As far as we know, no other natural gas utility has implemented a similar methane detection pilot program. Wider use of methane detectors will enhance public safety."
The commercially-available methane sensors employed for this test are safe – they use non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensor technology that has been in use for many years. But SoCalGas is not limited to existing sensor technology.
This testing had a larger purpose – to give SoCalGas another credible technology option for enhancing pipeline safety. The company can use its Advanced Meter radio system to help record and transmit data from sensors stationed along its pipelines to improve methane detection capability.
If SoCalGas receives timely approval to proceed from the California Public Utilities Commission, the company will begin wide deployment of methane sensors in 2018. The current plan calls for installation of approximately 2,000 sensors.
The methane sensors were tested as part of SoCalGas' Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), the program that identifies various pipeline sections throughout SoCalGas' system and slates them to be pressure-tested or replaced. Begun in 2014, PSEP also includes provisions to upgrade, replace or retrofit hundreds of mainline valves in the system with technology that allows them to be opened or closed remotely by system operators from a central control location, or that automatically shuts off the flow of natural gas in the event of a large pressure drop.
SoCalGas dedicates significant resources to improving the safety and integrity of its more than 101,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. In 2016, the company plans to spend approximately $1.2 billion for improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline safety.


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Equilibrium and enchantment provide the balance of power behind Abraxas, a striking new pure perfume that whispers on the skin like a secret. Soft and sophisticated it dances with buoyant delight, engaging the senses with a panoply of warm florals topped with distinctive bergamot and delicate peach. Echoes of ancient times underpin a fragrance bursting with beguiling jasmine, tuberose and osmanthus, while narcissus and ylang add playful intent. Abraxas is proudly adorned with the shield of the rooster in an homage to the Chinese Year of the Rooster.
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Indulge your wildest desires with this outrageously decadent collection of awe inspiring pure perfumes. From the sacred forests of the Far East to the aromatic spice souks of North Africa, these inimitable scents have been developed using the finest and most exclusive ingredients, complemented by elaborately designed bottles that are a product of authentic British craftsmanship. Celebrating a sense of the bespoke with a splash of flamboyance, the Exclusive Collection sets the wearer apart.
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That is why whenever you get a huge room, then it's going to be a lot better that you get exactly the living room carpet, although it'll generally cost significantly more expensive. Besides assessing the rug dimensions to the area size, you should also review it with your needs. You must ensure the size of the rug surface area suits your needs. The most ideal rug dimensions is a minumum of one size larger compared to the paper size you ordinarily use. If you get an living room rugs with the size that's exactly the very same as the drawing document, you will not have any space to set any books or drawing applications.
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By Amelia Kinney | True Activist
The futuristic "Heal-Berg" skyscraper could be the next generation of sustainable building. The design for a iceberg-shaped floating skyscraper will heal the planet by zapping carbon dioxide and transforming it into fresh air. Created by Luca Beltrame from Italy and Saba Nabavi Tafreshi from Iran, the promising design earned an honorable mention in Evolo's 2017 Skyscraper Competition.
The inventors wrote in their submission: "Our vision for HEAL-BERG is to create independent complexes (in terms of energy and mobility), designed to cease, heal and reverse the process of climate change and its impacts on the earth. We went on a mission to collect some of the most recent innovative technology breakthroughs from all around the world, and combine them as elements of a greater embodiment operating as a whole to achieve a goal, survival."
The structure, proposed to be unveiled in Antarctica in 2022, will function based on four concepts: purification, energy generation, innovative materials, and drone mobility. Purification will be performed using lasers developed at the University of California that zap carbon dioxide and transform it into oxygen.
Energy will be generated through salient gradient (osmotic) power from salt water, as well as capturing power from wind using built-in turbines. Heal-Berg will be constructed with graphene, an extremely lightweight material, 200 times stronger than steel. Heal-Berg will be more than just an energy producing, air purifying machine. The floating structure will even have residential units, along with drones for transportation.
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The Limits to Renewable Energy
What would a world with a 100 per cent renewable energy mix look like? And which are the limits to integrate renewable energy? In order to slow the pace of global warming and achieve a sustainable society it is clear that we need to increase the share of renewable energy globally. But today the integration of renewables is still progressing very slowly in many countries. The report "The Limits to Renewable Energy" explores the use of renewables today and the obstacles for further expansion.
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has confirmed that the effects of a 1 degree increase in global average temperature are already being felt globally but also, that the most severe effects of global warming can be avoided if action is taken now.
Common examples of climate mitigation include reducing energy demand and shifting energy production from fossil fuels to renewable energy. But what are the limits to integrating renewable energy? And what does a world with a 100 per cent renewable energy mix look like?


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Strong indications have emerged that Nigeria's Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, is on the verge of losing an international appointment as Ambassador-at-Large offered him by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Breaking Times gathered that the former Governor of Kwara State and head of Nigeria's legislature was not forthcoming in documentation of the new appointment within the time frame given him by the international body.
It was further learnt that there was no contact with the World's Secretary General of the International Human Rights Commission over the Action Plan of Dr. Saraki, who was supposed to be leading diplomatic missions, a development that raised concerns within Nigeria office of the IHRC.
When contacted, the legal adviser to the Commission in Nigeria and other African countries of IHRC, Barrister Barnabas Aruwa, confirmed that the appointment would be withdrawn any moment.
"Dr. Saraki is losing the appointment as Ambassador-at-Large already. He has not done the documentation and the ultimatum has elapsed.
"The Commission office in Nigeria and other African countries of the IHRC have been put on notice.
"The World headquarters of the IHRC waited without further development since March, 2019 when the IHRC in Nigeria and other African countries wrote him on behalf of the World's Secretary-General," the legal adviser maintained.
The Senior Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, told news men that he was not interested in discussing development when contacted.
It is recalled that the Senate President was appointed as Ambassador-at-large sometime in March in which he was expected to lead diplomatic delegations on human rights issues across the world.


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Derek Stepan scored twice and Rick Callahan had a goal and three assists to power the NY Rangers to a 4-2 win over Winnipeg.
SPIN: The Rangers maintained their grip on the last spot in the East for now but the Islanders on their heels. Rick Nash also scored for New York and the Rangers should be giving it their all in the final month as they try to sneak into the playoffs.
St. Louis knocked off Minnesota 4-1. Brian Elliott made 19 saves on 20 shots in relief of an injured Jaroslav Halak.
SPIN: Kevin Shattenkirk scored for the first time in 16 games, something his owners have been waiting forever for after his strong start to the season. Halak left the game with an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Andy McDonald had a goal and an assist for the Blues as they handed Nicklas Backstrom a rare loss in goal for Minnesota.
The Islanders took down New Jersey 3-1 as John Tarvares scored his 22nd goal of the season for New York.
SPIN: The Islanders continue to hang tough in the battle for the final playoff spot. Evgeni Nabokov has 17 wins in goal this season and could be a sneaky goaltender to ride to victory in your fantasy playoffs.
Montreal completed a season sweep of Carolina with a 4-1 win. They failed to capitalize on a third straight loss by Winnipeg and sit four points out of the division lead.
SPIN: Carolina's offensive woes continue as they have scored just one goal in six of their last eight games. Max Pacioretty scored twice for Montreal as their balanced approach continues to reap wins for the Habs.
Detroit slid past Colorado 3-2 sending the Avalanche to their ninth loss in their last eleven games.
SPIN: Damien Brunner scored for the first time in 15 games for the Red Wings. Henrik Zetterberg sat out his second game in a row with a groin injury. Colorado limps towards the finish of the season at the end of the month and the only question with them is when will they pack it up and quit on the season.
Chicago needed the shootout to knock off Nashville 3-2. Pekka Rinne made 38 saves for the Predators who stole a point from Chicago.
SPIN: Patrick Kane continues to look strong even in the absence of Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa. Corey Crawford made 25 saves and the Hawks passed the Penguins for the top spot in the league at 57 points. Nashville has lost three in a row and needs to right the ship quickly before they fall any farther off the last playoff spot.
Anaheim blanked Dallas 4-0 behind 26 saves from Viktor Fasth.
SPIN: Bobby Ryan had a goal and an assist to give the Ducks all the offense they needed in this one. Dallas goaltender Kari Lehtonen has lost three of his last five starts and has given up at least three goals in four of those five games so the confidence in him carrying a team through the playoffs is shaken, not stirred.
Edmonton downed Calgary 4-1 as Justin Schultz had a goal and two assists in the win. Devan Dubnyk made 33 saves for the Oilers.
SPIN: It was a rough night for Miikka Kiprusoff of the Flames as he stopped three of the first six shots he saw before getting pulled. His name is still swirling in trade rumors and it's anyone guess if he gets shipped before the deadline.
San Jose downed Vancouver 3-2. Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist in the win for the Sharks.
SPIN: San Jose scored all three of its goals in a 2:13 span of the second period. They've won five in a row and need every point to stay in the hunt for Western Conference playoff spots.
Multiple Goal Scorers
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The Canadiens have won all 10 games they've played against the Southeast Division this season.
Three Stars of the Night
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Tuesday's Games (all times ET)
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Winnipeg at NY Islanders 7pm
Washington at Carolina 7pm
Buffalo at Pittsburgh 730pm
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A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
First of all don't be mistaken, this isn't the AWFUL Uwe Boll film of the same name nor does it have anything to do with it. The only connection is they have the same name but this one is much, much better.
"Alone In The Dark" marked many firsts, it was the first feature film produced by distributor New Line Cinema, it was the first film directed by Jack Sholder and it was one of the first horror films to be made with Dolby Stereo sound. Infact the advanced sound level would often blow out the speaker systems in older theatres whilst the movie was being screened.
Talking of Director Jack Sholder, he does an absolutely amazing job bringing the story to life (he also helped write the scrtipt) and shows us why he went on to be picked to carry on the "Elm Street" franchise.
The film has some very daring and eerie moments, especially when the child victimizer shows up at the home but I won't ruin it for you. It was moments like these that saw the film get banned in the UK for quite a while.
If you want to see the "Alone In The Dark" trailer then just click on the video below:
Miscellaneous facts about the film:
While writing the screenplay for Alone in the Dark, Jack Sholder was inspired by the writings of R.D. Laing, who theorized that 'psychotics' were actually people having difficulty adapting to an already psychotic world. The character of Dr. Leo Bain was suppose to be something of a parody of Lang.
Jack Sholder's original idea for the film was to have the story be about mental patients escaping during a blackout in NYC and the mafia being used to stop them. Due to the low budget it was re-envisioned to take place on a smaller scale outside of New York.
The house that was used for Dr. Potters home in the film actually did belong to a psychiatrist.
It was producer Robert Shaye that actually came up with the idea of the character of 'The Bleeder'. Shaye liked the idea of a crazed murderer who always hid his face and was revealed later in the film.
Makeup effects artist Tom Savini was brought in specifically to create the horrific monster apparition that Toni has. Savini achieved the startling effect by covering an actor in a concoction of soap and rice krispies.
In the script Jack Palance's character was suppose to kill the driver outside the Haven. However Palance refused to do the scene saying it wasn't necessary for him to be seen killing someone for the audience to know that he was a dangerous character. The scene was never shot.
Matthew Broderick was auditioned for the role of Bunky's boyfriend, however Jack Sholder thought Broderick was too talented for the small part.
In the original script the punk band that Toni drags Dan and Nell to see was named Nicky Nothing and the Hives. When The Sick Fucks, an actual punk group, landed the gig as the punk band for the film their real name was liked so much that they kept it for the film.
The scene where Ronald Elster grabs Bunky by the throat and lifts her off the floor was done without any special effect. 'Erland Van Lidth' (Elster) was an incredible weight lifter and actually seized Carol Levy by the neck and lifted her for the shot.
The first scene at Stumps with The Sick Fucks performing was shot silently without the music. The band and audience had to mimic their performances during the filming and the song 'Chop Up Your Mother' had to be dubbed in later on.
There was a cut scene where members of The Sick Fucks were arrested during the blackout by Det. Burnett.
One of the members of The Sick Fucks ran into star Jack Palance years later in the streets of New York. He said to Palance that he was one of The Sick Fucks in the film and Palance replied 'we were all sick fucks in that movie'.


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I'm a big fan of the 11-16, but a longer range would always be appreciated. Still, I don't think the 12-24 was particularly good above 18mm. Hopefully they made this thing uniform across the full range – would make a good upgrade, then.
Tokina has announced it will be shipping the AT-X 12-28 F4 PRO DX lens from April 2013 in Nikon mount, and June 2013 for the Canon version. Announced at the CP+ 2013 tradeshow, the lens is a replacement for the company's existing 12-24mm F4 wideangle zoom for APS-C cameras. But rather than making the lens wider to match its competitors, Tokina has chosen to extend it further into the 'normal' range, to give an 18-42mm equivalent zoom. The Japanese RRP of ¥90,000 is the same as that for the existing AT-X Pro DX 12-24mm F4 II lens. (via DCWatch)
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A trip I took down the Nice Kitty Trail at the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area. See one of the trails I have ridden to get some of the images you see on this blog. I have posted this video for fun. I will include it in the "About Blog" Menu.


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I shouldn't be telling you this but I have to tell someone.
I'm sure you know, we as individuals are a continuous surface with a hole in the middle; a donut, or topologically speaking: a torus. The north side of the hole is the mouth and the south side of the hole is the anus. We spin around that axis.
Our genitals cause that axis to move tangentially in a random migration.
Of course, even so-called random events follow a rule, most often in our experience expressed graphically as the "bell curve".
I find all that elegant and reassuring.
What I find disruptive in my little mathematical Garden of Eden are the devils and angels that enter when we take a bite of the knowledge of Death.
Then my little mathematical Garden of Eden becomes a Mud Wrestling Ring where nothing is known until it is known and knowing changes what is known.
Sorry. My name is Wallace. Wallace Cox. I skipped my senior year of high school to be a freshman here. I didn't have to. There was a girl I liked. I thought she liked me. I, I was wrong. I hate being wrong. But I think that there is no such thing as failure as long as we learn from it. Don't you?
Sorry. I'm a Math Major. Yeah, in high school everyone called me "Quasar". No, unfortunately I'm not a robot, so I do have feelings. It was a quantum barrier, as I'm sure you know what I mean, socially, that is, if you care. I think that that girl I liked was afraid…, never mind.
Anyway, I was glad to get out of that high school scene. College for me was the City Upon The Hill. Unfortunately, life is high school.
Yes, the City Upon The Hill. John Winthrop, the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, wrote that during a voyage to the New World in 1630. You know. It was part of a discourse called "A Model of Christian Charity"? It doesn't matter.
But actually it is kind of to my point. When I got here my mind was filled with remorse and, as Hunter S. Thompson put it so well, fear and loathing. I found myself longing to return to star dust. I scared myself! Then in my fear I heard my mother's voice saying to me "when you're depressed go help someone less fortunate than yourself".
My mom is star dust now. Maybe she is enjoying being star dust after raising me. But I still hear her.
Anyway, I volunteered to tutor fellow students having trouble with Trigonometry. That's when I met Charity.
Dr. Wesley – he's one of the coordinators of the tutor program, he's from the Theology Department – anyway, Dr. Wesley thought that I would be perfect to tutor "this girl" whose boyfriend was in jail and who wanted to change her life and was trying to go back to school.
That first evening when I knocked on the door of the address that Dr. Wesley gave me, a young woman opened the door cautiously and then narrowed her eyes and asked me, "Yeah?"
Ì said, "Hello. I'm Wallace Cox from the college tutor program. Are you Charity?"
The young woman then relaxed and grinned at me and I thought she shook her head and she hollered over her shoulder, "Charity, your tutor is here," then she said to me, "Come on in. You'll do just fine."
I asked her, "Excuse me? What will I do just fine?"
Down the stairs came another young woman. She could have been my age. She had long wavy sand-colored hair, her arms and legs were long and slender, she wore a white tank-top that bared her mid-riff, and cut-off jeans that exposed their white pockets against her tan skin. I noticed the tattoo of a tiny pink rose on her inner thigh.
And I saw the flash of disappointment in her eyes. I am an instrument fine-tuned to that frequency.
She said, "Hey."
I said, "Miss Charity? I'm Wallace Cox."
Charity smiled and asked, "Really? Well, Mr. Cox, I am not Miss Charity. Just call me Charity."
The young woman who had opened the door was suddenly bustling out the door and called back to Charity, "Have fun. I'm heading out."
Charity replied, "Fun, fun, fun," then she muttered, "Don't hurry back," and then she said to me, as if in confidence, "That's my boyfriend's sister, the Iron Maiden. This is her house."
I was drawn down the path of her easy intimacy and I said, "Are you staying here while your boyfriend is… away?"
Charity replied wryly, "My boyfriend is in jail, and you can say it. He's a jealous moron. He almost killed a guy who was just talking to me in a bar," and Charity started up the stairs, saying to me, "Up here."
I couldn't help watch Charity sway slowly up the stairs ahead of me while she continued her revelations and she said, "He's going to be away now for five years. It's already been two years. And his jealousy is worse than ever! He insisted that I live here with the Iron Maiden so she can keep an eye on me and report to him. Do you believe that shit?"
I replied to the back of those long legs, "I see. I mean, that is most unfair. Trust is the basis of everything. Even science. We trust that there are discernable rules for our existence."
Charity turned to look back at me as I quickly deflected my eyes up to hers and she laughed, "It's no wonder the Iron Maiden thought she could leave," and then she turned again and I swear she wagged her derriere at me in an exaggerated manner. I noticed the tattooed flames emerging upon the exposed small of her back.
Great. So I was "safe". No need for a girl to be on-guard around me. Wallace the eunuch. So, who, again, was the "less fortunate one" here?
Then I noticed the tattooed pink angel wings on her shoulders, protruding above her tank top.
She led me into her bedroom.
Before she switched the light on, her window was embracing the full moon. Her room was being lapped by the photons rebounding off of that full moon from the sun below the opposite horizon.
Charity hopped onto her bed and sat cross-legged and picked up the textbook that was lying there and she said with a smile, "OK, so make Trigonometry sexy."
After the oscillations of her bounce upon the bed subsided I looked out the window at the full moon and I was suddenly inspired, pointing and saying, "The full moon was probably the natural circle that first got mankind thinking about the nature of circles, and angles, and triangles. That's what Trigonometry means: the measurement of three sides. Those three sides of any triangle are like the Holy Trinity, if you will, because you can calculate just about everything from their unchanging relation. Like the area of a circle. How do you approximate that? Well, you mathematically cut the pie into wedges, smaller and smaller triangles and then use the unchanging relations of triangles. Trigonometry!"
Charity raised her arms in mock triumph and cried, "Tah-dah! Cut the pie!"
My pride then turned me into a disciplinarian and I admonished Charity, saying, "Do you want to learn this or not?"
Charity sat back and laughed, saying, "Take it easy, Mr. Cox. I was just joking. I want to learn," and then she muttered, "I don't want to be a cocktail waitress forever."
I said, "Sorry. People are always making fun. They don't know how important this all is."
Charity said, "Go on. Seriously."
I felt badly that I had admonished her and I said, "What I just told you about – using smaller and smaller triangles to measure the area of a circle – that was called the method of exhaustion," and I joked lamely, "So don't be surprised if Trigonometry can seem hard. At first."
Charity actually laughed and said, "No wonder I get a headache from math."
I added as encouragement, "Look, Charity, the ancient Greeks figured out Trigonometry over two thousand years ago and people today still struggle to work with it. Do not put yourself down. It always is difficult until you see the beauty of it."
And then our eyes locked.
Charity broke our gaze and looked down at her Trig textbook and said, "Maybe you can help me with some of my problems," and then she blushed and said quickly, "Trigonometry problems."
I boldly sat beside her on her bed and I said, "Sure. Let's start…, solving your problems. The problems," and then I just took her textbook from her and buried my face between the crisp, unsoiled pages.
I finally said, "OK, this first problem," and I looked up at her.
She was leaning toward me and I could see down her tank top. There was no bra, no bra.
Charity asked, "Yes? The first problem?"
I turned back to the page and I focused and I placed my open hand upon the page and I read, "Problem 1, The Angle of Subduction: Subducting oceanic slabs can plunge steeply or shallowly underneath the overriding plate. In modern subduction zones the location of earthquakes can show how steeply the subducting slab is plunging into the mantle…"
Charity placed her fingers upon my hand upon the book and I looked at her and she stared back at me and she said, "I know the answer to this one."
Charity leaned toward my face with her mouth open and she closed her eyes. My eyes opened wide and I fell toward her face with my mouth open. I felt like the space shuttle docking with the space station. Too fast, too hard. But she seemed to like it. She ejected her tongue into my mouth and that was when I realized what a kiss was supposed to be.
We traded tongues. We scoured each other's mouth.
Then Charity suddenly gasped, "Wait!" and she bounded off of the bed and turned off the bedroom light. In the rebounding moonlight she pulled her tank top off. Her breasts were like celestial objects to me. She unbuttoned her cut-off jeans and when she bent over to pull them over her feet she displayed those pink angel wings on her back. Then she stood and looked at me.
Charity said to me, "Your turn."
I sprained myself yanking my clothes off. Charity laughed.
Charity stared at me and said, "I like your angle, Mr. Cox."
Then she leapt at me and with a full body tackle we fell onto her bed. I turned her from on top of me. She raised her knees and she rolled laughing. I noticed again the tattoo of the tiny pink rose on her inner thigh. I kissed it. I lingered. I began to suck upon that rose, unafraid of the thorns in the back of my mind.
We integrated and derivated and subtended and cofunctioned and plotted harmonic motions until we heard the front door downstairs slam and the Iron Maiden calling out, "Charity? Are you awake? Why is that guy's car still outside. Shit! Charity!"
I don't know what was louder, the pounding of the Iron Maiden's footfalls upon the stairs or the pounding of my panicked heart. I subsided as blood withdrew for fight or flight.
Charity had less clothing to recover. She then grabbed my underwear and socks and threw them under the bed, motioning for me to pull on my shirt and pants. I almost zippered my scrotum. I shoved my bare feet into my shoes just as the Iron Maiden entered the moonlit bedroom.
The Iron Maiden could see and smell in the moonlight and she howled, "Jesus fuck, Charity! Jesus fuck! You're going to get us both killed!"
Charity howled back, "You don't have to say anything!"
Something possessed me and I yelled, "Who would believe you?"
Charity and the Iron Maiden both stopped and looked at me like I was a burning bush.
The Iron Maiden then said finally, "Jesus fuck, Charity," and she stomped out of the bedroom.
After the stomping subsided Charity said to me, "Gee. I was hoping that she was going to stay."
That thought in my shattered brain caused a distal reaction and Charity noticed my recovery. She performed a few calculations by hand and she soon found my solution.
Yes, I'm still her tutor. She's getting straight A's. I'm still getting Big O's.
Oh, him.
I've still got about three years since he can't get time-off for good behavior.
Yes, very funny. A twisted triangle, ha, ha.
I just have to make sure I graduate before three years. I have calculated all the angles to this "twisted triangle" a dozen times, trust me.
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Even if you find spiders a bit creepy (which I don't), you can't help but admire the beauty and artistry of their webs. This spider, which I think is a Black and Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia), went a little crazy with its zigzag pattern this past weekend at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Most of the time the webs of these spiders have a single zigzag pattern that leads to the center of the web. This spider, which seemed smaller than many of the others of this species that I have seen, for some unknown reason decided to repeat the pattern multiple times, which helped me to spot the web more easily.
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Michelle Williams ft. Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland - Say Yes
- Artist: Michelle Williams
- Track: Say Yes
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- Producer: Harmony Samuels
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A brand new record featuring the entire final lineup of Destiny's Child? To paraphrase The Godfather, that's the kind of offer an R&B fan can't refuse. On the latest single off her forthcoming religious LP, Michelle Williams joins forces with one-time crewmates Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland to encourage listeners to Say Yes to Jesus Christ. Though spiritual themes are front and center, listeners of all creeds will be able to appreciate the breezy vocal interplay the trio showcase over Harmony Samuels's bubbly pop boardwork. Journey to Freedom is scheduled to drop via eOne Music later this year. In the meantime, watch our pages for more fresh singles off the forthcoming set.


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Man's desire to invent perfect machines has been around for years. The Wright Brothers were not the only one's attempting to conquer flight. From flying machines, transportation, climbing skyscrapers and machines to ease our life, there have been some very unusual and failed experiments in our history. This interesting and funny film put together by d3xDark shows many of the failed ones.
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Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) kept active in profitability ratio analysis, on current situation shares price surged 0.32% to $53.02. The total volume of 461203 shares held in the session, while on average its shares change hands 2001.74 shares.
Efficiency Evaluation in Focus
Entering into profitability analysis, the co has noticeable returns on equity ratio of 17.90%, which discloses how corporation's management efficiently generates profit from shareholders invested money. The returns on investment very popular metric among passive investors, it stands at 18.60%, when it lies in positive figure than security is feasible for investment or goes for higher ROI stocks. To see the other side of picture, profit margin of DKS stands at positive 4.20%; that indicates a firm actually every dollar of sales keeps in earnings. The 8.30% returns on assets presents notable condition of firm. Mostly ROA known as a comparative measure, it is best to compare it against a firm's previous ROA numbers or the ROA of a same firm.
To find out the technical position of DKS, it holds price to book ratio of 3.13 that unearth high-growth companies selling at low-growth prices, but it requires appropriate measurement approach. It has forward price to earnings ratio of 14.02, and price to earnings ratio calculated as 18.31. The price to earnings growth ration calculated as 1.49. DKS is presenting price to cash flow of 71.21 and free cash flow concluded as 30.39.
To stick with focus on profitability valuation, United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) also listed in significant eye catching mover, UPS attains returns on investment ratio of 30.80%, which suggests it's viable on security that has lesser ROI.
To strengthen this concept we can use profit margin, which is standing at positive 8.30%, and it is providing insight view about a variety of aspects of a firm's financial performance. The operating profit margin and gross profit margin can be giving more focus view that is 13.20% and 81.90% respectively. Turns back to returns ratios, the co's returns on assets calculated as 30.80%; that gives an idea as to how efficient management is at using its assets to generate earnings. Finally yet importantly, returns on equity stands at 194.30%.
EPS estimates indicating constrictive facts, the current year from sell-side analysts, Price to current year EPS stands at 62.90%, and looking further price to next year's EPS is 5.76%. While take a short look on price to sales ratio, that was 1.71 and price to earning ration of 20.76 attracting passive investors.


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When selecting plants for landscaping, you'll find several types for extending interest in the garden for more than three seasons. Roses, hydrangeas, hardy fuchsias and conifers are just some examples.
In this video, you'll see Lacecap hydrangea, Rosa glauca, Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silverlocke' and hardy Fuchsia magellanica 'Aurea.'
Here's how they add yearlong interest in local gardens.
Rosa glauca has interesting stems in shades of red, ruby and crimson, with silvery green foliage that reflects back shades of purple and mauve at times. The five-petaled roses are deep pink with white in the center, sepals are golden yellow and the very center of the rose is a bright green. All these colors combine to provide "ahhhh" moments upon viewing this beauty in the garden.
Rosa glauca can take center stage or hide in the background, but give it lots of room. It can grow 6 to 10 feet tall (sometimes taller) and 4 or more feet wide. It can also drape in arches when given lots of room to grow.
Flowers bloom in spring into mid-summer, followed by rose hips in shades of orange and red, lasting from late summer all through winter when branches are bare.
This rose first came to gardening attention during Heronswood's prime. Many gardens throughout our peninsula have Rosa glauca and if you don't yet have one, you'll want to find her a place in your own garden.
Conifers add year-round interest in a landscape. A charming one that is slow-growing and stays under 20 feet tall forever is Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silverlocke,' growing only 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide in 10 years. It rarely grows more than 20 feet at the pinnacle of its life.
Needles are deep green and curved, with silvery white undersides. Purple cones are held upright on the branches. This tree is perfect for a small garden, growing in a container or in areas with covenants about trees interfering with views. It is disease-resistant.
There's always room for hardy fuchsias. Fuchsias start growing in late winter or very early spring and flourish with great foliage colors, from variegated to burgundy and all shades of green imaginable.
Blooms come on from late spring into mid-summer and continue until freezing temperatures. A favorite is yellow-green-leaved Fuchsia magellanica 'Aurea' with scarlet sepals and deep purple corollas. It has fondly been nicknamed lady's eardrops and golden fuchsia. The red stems are quite striking.
This shrub loves to sprawl and can fill in a space from 6 feet wide to 5 feet tall. Some years, it will die down to the ground, but always comes bouncing back to life each spring. It can be pruned to the ground and will grow to its maximum size in one season.
Every garden needs at least one hardy fuchsia. This beauty will also grow well in containers. Remember, too, that fuchsias are hummingbird magnets.
No garden should be without a hydrangea, or two or three. They come in all sizes and colors. Flower shapes vary tremendously too.
Lacecaps are quite popular but mopheads are close behind in popularity. Oakleaf hydrangeas have stunning fall foliage and gorgeous, cone-shaped, creamy white flowers. Flowers on some of the newer oak leaf varieties bloom out in shades of pale green, turning to cream color and finish up in shades of pink and rose. They're absolutely stunning.
Fall foliage of all varieties turns to yellow and gold at a time when many leaves are turning brownish. The oakleaf hydrangeas turn shades of crimson, orange and gold. Many of the blossoms of the lacecaps and the mopheads dry beautifully and add lots of winter interest when left on the plants.
Hydrangea preziosa is a favorite of many gardeners. Foliage colors change through the seasons, as do blooms. Stems of preziosa are deepest magenta. This shrublike hydrangea stays relatively small and manageable and would be ideal for smaller gardens, but lends itself to large gardens too.
Nearly every hydrangea choice you'll find is suitable for living in a container for several years.
The choices abound for hydrangeas and you'll find varieties suitable for sun, shade and partial shade. Plan on adding a hydrangea or two to your own gardens.
Fall is the perfect time to visit local nurseries and garden centers. Check out all the shrubs and small trees, both deciduous and evergreen. Look for choices with interesting foliage, blooms, stems, structure and even fruits (usually nonedible berries) to provide nearly yearlong interest in your own garden.


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SUP tours are for paddlers who have some experience on a paddle board. We offer two and three hour stand up paddle board tours of Saco Bay, the Saco River below the dam in Biddeford, the Biddeford Pool area around Wood Island and the Cape Porpoise Islands near Kennebunkport. All tours can be tailored to the paddling ability of you and your group, so feel free to call Marcio to discuss the options. We recommend you take a SUP lesson with Marcio if you have never done it before. Three hour tours include a full picnic lunch, so please be sure to let us know about any dietary or food allergy concerns.
We also can travel to other locations if you want a customized tour. Please call or email to inquire about rates for custom tours. All equipment for SUP tours are supplied, including paddle boards, paddles and life jackets.
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About Us
The New Rush Hall Group is an educational organisation in the London Borough of Redbridge that works within a range of settings with children who are experiencing social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties (SEMH). It comprises an all-age day Special School, a Behaviour Support Outreach Team, 2 Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), a specialist Early Years' provision and the education provision at Brookside, which is an adolescent psychiatric unit. In reorganising resources and services in this way in 1999, we have paid recognition to the continuum of need for children and young people whose difficulties range from mild behavioural difficulties to more severe mental health problems. We aim to provide a 'joined up' strategic and management approach to meeting such needs.
The Governors of The New Rush Hall School and New Rush Hall Management Committee, in conjunction with the LA, manage and oversee all these resources and services.
The New Rush Hall School, which opened in September 1991, offers education, support and guidance to up to 64 youngsters who have SEMH difficulties. The school was granted 'Trailblazer' Specialist School status in September 2005 and was cited as a case study in the DfES document 'The Future of Special Schools'. Ofsted judged the school as 'Outstanding' in January 2008, December 2012 and November 2016. It was redesignated as a High Performing Specialist School (September 2008) and awarded a second specialism in Applied Learning from April 2009. In February 2010 the school became a National Support School.
The New Rush Hall Early Years provision, known as The Piccolo, opened in April 2008 offering part-time places for 12 Foundation and KS1 children, with scope to support an additional four children in their mainstream schools. The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic and compensatory nurturing experience, which, it is hoped, will preclude children needing full-time special education when they are older. The Piccolo offers a training resource to referring schools, which are required to allocate staffing resources for one morning per week, to support the placement.
The Behaviour Support Outreach Service works in mainstream schools, offering support to the school and/or the student. All of its teachers are skilled at working with youngsters who can present difficult behaviour and are able to offer both curricular and counselling support. Their range of interventions include consultation, observation, joint planning, giving feed back and advice to staff, individual work, small group work, in-class support, team teaching and delivering INSET. As well as working with students individually, in small groups or whole classes, Outreach Teachers offer support to schools in the development and implementation of whole school policies. The Outreach Service uniquely manages the administration of the service from a web-based Management Information Service that has been developed with and by the team.
The Constance Bridgeman Centre is a KS4 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), where teaching and support staff offer an alternative and compensatory educational experience to 40 students in their last two years of school, through a combination of traditional subjects and life skills. It is based on the Redbridge College campus, where good links have been established. Where appropriate, students can continue their studies for examinations started in their mainstream schools. Following an Ofsted inspection in October 2017, the Centre obtained a 'Good' judgment.
Redbridge Alternative Provision (RAP), previously named Redbridge Tuition Service, is a PRU that works with children from age 5-16 who are temporarily out of school. The Service provides education for pupils who have been permanently excluded: those who are at the risk of exclusion; school-refusers and non-attendees; those who have medical conditions and illnesses, which preclude them attending school; pregnant schoolgirls. The Service has a team of teachers who work in a variety of locations. The aim is to teach all pupils, apart from those in Year 11, until they are able to return to school or another provision within the EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) structure. All pupils follow the National Curriculum and pupils in Year 11 work towards external accreditation such as GCSE, Entry Level Certificate, the ASDAN Scheme and RSA/Clait. Ofsted judged RAP as 'Outstanding' in December 19. Following on from this judgement, Redbridge Tuition Service created and has run a 'Short Stay Group' which offers schools the opportunity to refer a pupil directly for a placement of up to 15 days. RAP currently also runs a provision for Year 11 pupils who have arrived in Redbridge after the Autumn half-term and for whom mainstream places are not available.
Brookside is a specialist adolescent psychiatric service for up to 30 teenagers and provides residential, day and outpatient assessment, as well as on-site education and consultation to the wider professional network. The majority of students who attend are not Redbridge students. Referrals can only be made by a consultant psychiatrist. The education provision at Brookside is managed through the New Rush Hall Group.
The essence of our work throughout the service is a commitment to facilitate personal growth and development for the youngsters with whom we work. Therefore we strive to find individual solutions to individual problems, within a framework that is needs-driven, rather than resource-driven. We aim to help in developing youngsters so that they get on with themselves, get on with others and can stand on their own two feet and cope with life's ups and downs.
The New Rush Hall Group is a creative and dynamic organisation at the cutting edge of specialist work with children and young people who have serious behavioural, emotional and social and/or mental health difficulties.


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Walking in a shallow stream yesterday, I first thought myself to be most impressed by the large rocks that forced the water to flow over or around them. How steadfast they seemed! And, as the water rushed past, it caused deep holes and soft, movable sand around the rocks. The rock's steadfastness allowed the water to run deep, where it could be absorbed and retained to nou...Keep Reading


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Know How to Get Rid of Gingivitis with Natural Remedies | Simple Home Medications
Topic Highlights
- 1 Natural Remedies for Gingivitis | Easy Gingivitis Home Remedy
- 1.1 Top 10 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Gingivitis Easily
- 1.1.1 Turmeric In Reducing Gingivitis
- 1.1.2 Gingivitis Treatment At Home With Salt
- 1.1.3 Oil Pulling To Avoid Gingivitis
- 1.1.4 Cure Gingivitis By Baking Soda
- 1.1.5 Aloe Vera Against Gingivitis
- 1.1.6 Clear Gingivitis With Peppermint
- 1.1.7 Guava Leaves To Trigger Gingivitis
- 1.1.8 Get Rid Of Gingivitis With Clove
- 1.1.9 Lemon Juice As Anti-Gingivitis Therapy
- 1.2 Essential Oils To Cure Gingivitis
- 1.3 Precautions - Tips On How to Get Rid of Gingivitis
- 1.1 Top 10 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Gingivitis Easily
Generally, we experience blood from our mouth when you splash in your sink sometimes. The reason for this is due to the gum diseases. Though it is a mild issue, do not neglect further to lead complications. And a variety of gum disease known as Gingivitis arises when your gum is infected. Let us know some home remedies on how to get rid of gingivitis fast here.
The disease which attacks due to redness, irritation, and swelling of teeth is Gingivitis. Here are the natural home treatments on how to get rid of gingivitis in toddlers and adults. The mild issue, Gingivitis is mostly seen due to the gum diseases and nobody knows that they are suffering from Gingivitis. The natural Gingivitis home remedy treatments are given below to stop the issue permanently.
Natural Remedies for Gingivitis | Easy Gingivitis Home Remedy
The main factors which raise causing Gingivitis are smoking, age, diabetes, etc. To clear up gingivitis we have provided the remedies which are readily available at home. By following the instructions regularly you can improve worsening gingivitis. Try the best remedy to prevent Gingivitis successfully.
Top 10 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Gingivitis Easily
- Turmeric
- Salt
- Oil Pulling
- Baking Soda
- Aloe Vera
- Peppermint
- Guava Leaves
- Clove
- Tea Tree Oil
- Coconut Oil
Here are the top 10 ways on how to get rid of gingivitis naturally & quickly. Easily fix how to get rid of gingivitis fast and easily at home with fastest and most effective ways to treat gingivitis along with the tips to combat gum disease to cure gingivitis.
Turmeric In Reducing Gingivitis
The first and foremost ingredient considered for gingivitis treatment at home is turmeric. The presence of curcumin in turmeric makes it special to treat gingivitis. Due to the antioxidant, anti-plague, and anti-inflammatory properties turmeric aids in shortening the risks of gum issues. Turmeric helps to cure the worse cases of pain and swelling of gums. Thus, we contribute turmeric on how to treat gingivitis at home.
Home Remedy For Gingivitis Ingredients - Turmeric
- Turmeric powder
- Water
- Vitamin E
Turmeric On How To Cure Gingivitis In A Week Steps
- Add some water or vitamin E to a spoonful of turmeric powder making it a thick consistency.
- Apply the mixture to the affected gum area.
- Leaving the mixture for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Perform the technique regularly to see the positive results.
The alternate gingivitis home treatment with turmeric:
Turmeric Gingivitis Home Remedy Ingredients
- Turmeric Powder
- Salt
- Mustard Oil
Easy Ways To Reduce Gingivitis With Turmeric
- Mix a spoon of turmeric powder with half spoon of salt and mustard oil each.
- Gently rub the solution on your teeth and gums as well.
- The easy technique to improve on how to get rid of gingivitis without flossing.
Gingivitis Treatment At Home With Salt
Salt is the best home remedy for gingivitis as it is an antiseptic and antibacterial agent. We highly recommend salt due to the reason that it effectively works on swelling and infected areas of the issue. Here, salt is associated to fight infections in the mouth and limit their production further with the perfect gingivitis treatment salt water. Consequently, here is the reason on how to treat gingivitis at home with salt.
Salt - Gingivitis Treatment Ingredients
- Salt
- Water
How To Stop Gingivitis Steps By Salt
- Stir a cup of warm water with dropping a half teaspoon of salt into it.
- Try to wash your mouth with the solutions every morning and night before going to bed to cure the Gingivitis permanently.
How to get rid of gingivitis breath with salt alternately?
Gingivitis Home Treatment Salt Ingredients
- Salt
- Mustard Oil
- Water
Trigger Gingivitis Steps With Salt
- Add a half tablespoon of salt to mustard oil forming a thick paste.
- Massage your gums and teeth with this paste for 2 minutes.
- Now gargle with warm water, you will feel good trying this technique to relieve pain in the mouth.
Oil Pulling To Avoid Gingivitis
Oil pulling is the best cure for how to stop gingivitis. The reason to consider is due to the flushing of the bacteria present in the mouth can be easily done by oil pulling. Furthermore, oil pulling also helps to fix the dental issues and avoid arising again. The other specialty of oil pulling is it can abolish plague stimulating the gum health. Hence, oil pulling is the best gingivitis treatment.
Oil Pulling On How To Treat Gingivitis At Home Ingredients
- Coconut or Sesame Oil
- Water
Home Remedy For Gingivitis Steps With Oil Pulling
- Keep a teaspoon of coconut or sesame oil in your mouth do not swallow the oil.
- Swish the oil completely to every corner of your mouth.
- After 20 minutes split the oil in the sink and clear your mouth with warm water.
- Try the therapy twice a day get rid of gingivitis at home permanently.
Cure Gingivitis By Baking Soda
How long does it take to get rid of gingivitis? Try the great remedy baking soda for home remedies for gingivitis. The main reason to include baking soda in gingivitis cure is due to the active controlling power of pH levels. Baking soda can stop the bacteria to infect your mouth and makes hard to survive as well. As a result, baking soda fights gingivitis by balancing acidic or alkaline pH levels.
Fix Gingivitis With The Ingredients Below Of Baking Soda
- Baking soda
- Water
Baking Soda Gingivitis Treatment At Home Steps
- Mix some water with the baking soda and make it a thick consistency.
- Apply the mixture to the mouth gums.
- After leaving about 2 minutes, now wash your mouth with warm water.
- Follow the baking soda gingivitis home treatment regularly to get rid of the issue.
Aloe Vera Against Gingivitis
The simple remedy to get rid of gingivitis is aloe vera. The effective contents like antibacterial and antifungal agents of the herb help to promote potential against gingivitis. The vital role of aloe vera is to eradicate the bacteria deposits on gums in the mouth. Thus, aloe vera is the best answer for how to get rid of gingivitis without going to the dentist quickly.
Ingredients Of Natural Remedies For Gingivitis - Aloe Vera
- Aloe vera
- Water
Aloe Vera Steps On How To Stop Gingivitis
- Extract the pulp from the aloe vera.
- Keep the aloe vera pulp at the affected gum area in the mouth.
- Leaving the solution for 10 min, then gargle with fresh water.
- Perform the treatment several times a day as gingivitis mouthwash for instant improvement.
Clear Gingivitis With Peppermint
Here is the other best solution to reduce gingivitis, peppermint. The remedy shows an impact on gingivitis as it consists antibacterial and antiseptic properties which combat mouth infections. The other satisfactory reason is it attacks bad breath discomforts. So, we consider peppermint as the Ayurvedic remedy to cure gingivitis at home.
Gingivitis Cure - Peppermint Ingredients
- Peppermint leaves
- Water
Peppermint As Gingivitis Home Remedy
- Try to crush the peppermint leaves forming a paste with the help of water.
- Do not disturb the mixture for half an hour.
- Now use the mixture to wash your mouth.
- Use the peppermint gingivitis toothpaste technique at least twice a day for good results.
Guava Leaves To Trigger Gingivitis
Here we are with the other interesting fruit working on how to get rid of gingivitis in smell. The guava leaves help to make gingivitis less due to the presence of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. The ingredient works as the antiplague agent resulting to overcome plague. The guava leaves aids to relieve gingivitis and also limit further bacteria production.
Guava Steps To Get Rid Of Gingivitis Fast
- Take 3-4 guava leaves and wash neatly.
- Chew them thoroughly and split off.
- Try this tip at least once daily to observe the improvements in dental issues.
Get Rid Of Gingivitis With Clove
Do not hesitate to add clove to the home remedies for gingivitis. The wonderful remedy helps to cure gingivitis effectively by holding the antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-inflammation properties. These agents stop the issue to attack further. Thus, we use clove on how to get rid of gingivitis fast.
- Munch 2-3 cloves regularly at least trice for the betterment of gingivitis.
Natural Remedies for Gingivitis with Clove in a supplementary way:
Clove Ingredients As Natural Remedies For Gingivitis
- Clove oil
- Water
Gingivitis Toothpaste Steps - Clove
- Gulp mouthful of clove oil, do not swallow it.
- Leaving the solution in your mouth for 10 minutes wash your mouth with warm water.
- Do repeat the solution at least twice to prevent gingivitis successfully.
Lemon Juice As Anti-Gingivitis Therapy
The perfect remedy to consider for gingivitis quick relief solution is lemon juice. The fruit loads excellent citric acid and ascorbic acid properties to deal with gingivitis. Hence, you can consider lemon juice as the natural homemade mouthwash.
Treatment Of Gingivitis With Lemon
- Lemon Juice
- Water
Lemon Steps For Home Remedies For Gingivitis
- Combine lemon juice with water forming a gingivitis mouthwash.
- Hold the solution in your mouth for at least 2-3 minutes, swishing perfectly.
- Split out the solution and cleanse your mouth with plain water.
- Try the countermeasure twice a day for best results.
Essential Oils To Cure Gingivitis
Here are two essential oils which are very helpful to remove gingivitis instantly as the effective home remedies to get rid of gingivitis.
Tea Tree Oil - How To Get Rid Of Gingivitis Fast
How to treat gingivitis with tea tree oil? The best answer to the question is Tea tree oil. The content is rich in antimicrobial agents which try to kill the bacteria affecting gingivitis. The easy technique is to use the medication in your daily routine. Consequently, tea tree oil is the best remedy on how to get rid of gingivitis without going to the dentist.
Cure Gingivitis Ingredients - Tea Tree Oil
- Tea tree oil
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
Essential Tea Tree Oil Steps On How to Get Rid of Gingivitis
- Apply 2-3 drops of tea tree oil on your toothbrush along with toothpaste.
- Brush thoroughly and rinse your mouth with fresh water to get instant cure of gingivitis.
Is Gingivitis Curable With Coconut oil?
The pure ayurvedic oil which is capable of healing various concerns is coconut oil. The natural oil is loaded with rich antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties due to which the crude efficiently reacts against gingivitis. The coconut oil is also active in flushing out the impurities from the mouth. Thus, in this way, we can get rid of gingivitis.
- The comfortable way to try coconut oil is to have oil pulling either in the morning or evening.
- Now swish with fresh water keenly to eliminate all the waste.
Precautions - Tips On How to Get Rid of Gingivitis
- Brush your teeth twice a day regularly.
- We appreciate if you wash your mouth when you eat something.
- Use natural home mouthwashes priorly.
- Try to have dental checkup atleast once in a year.
- Prefer soft bristles brush and try to replace it for every 3 months.
- Consume fresh fruits and vegetables with vitamins C and D.
In brief, consider the effective gingivitis home remedies for the treatment of gingivitis. The at-home technique to prevent gingivitis to cure gingivitis naturally along with gingivitis treatment antibiotics.


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1965 Höfner Model 176 Deluxe - Sunburst (Galaxie)
1965 Höfner Model 176 Deluxe - Sunburst
Clean 1965 Höfner Model 176 Deluxe in Sunburst finish. This model was called Höfner Galaxie outside of Germany and was Höfners top-of-the-line electric guitar back then. The guitar is all original and in excellent condition for its age. Some dings and dongs and mnir play-wear, but no bigger issues or hidden repairs, the original frets are still in great shape and the three Höfner humbucking "staple" pickups sound great! Very versatatile guitar, light-weight and very comfortable to play. Comes in a period correct gigbag.
Technical details:
- Solid double-cutaway body,
- Sunburst nitro finish (most where vinyl),
- 1-piece maple-neck,
- Bound rosewood fretboard with 22 frets,
- Deluxe celluloid fretboard inlays,
- Three Höfner "staple" humbucking pickups,
- 3x pickup selection switch,
- 1x rhythm-lead switch,
- Mastervolume and 3x tone,
- Höfner tremolo on roller bridge,
- Incl. brown gigbag
Art.Nr.: Vi65Hof176SB


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Omnilogic supports performance
The famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team delighted its Romanian fans during a tour organized by the Romanian Basketball Federation in partnership with Omnilogic and other media partners. The support offered by Omnilogic comes in harmony with the company's spirit and its long term objectives: to become an international success that will continuously confirm its value and competitive spirit.
Omnilogic has a significant tradition in supporting performance, competition and fair play beyond the professional boundaries. These principle guided the company during the last 15 years and powered it up to the frontlines of the Romanian technology market. Having Harlem Globetrotters in Romania was a dream come true. In business, everyone looks for the best partners as a guarantee of success and performance. A principle also valid in sports. Omnilogic takes great pride in contributing to Harlem Globetrotters presence in Romania, as their show transforms sports in art. This is the kind of performance we move towards in our business, and the one we desire to be associated to Omnilogic brand.


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I don't know about you, but Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love the pretty lights, the food, the presents and the fact that it brings families together. Aside from all of those things I also love the smell of Christmas. There are just those certain scents that make you feel all Christmassy and happy.
Last week my lovely other half James gave me two little early Christmas presents, in the form of Christmas Yankee candles and wax tarts. They were packaged up in cellophane with gift bows and were just perfect, so I thought I would share them here on my blog as I think they'd make lovely stocking filler gifts!
The candles and wax tarts I received were all Christmas themed: Snowflake Cookie, Merry Marshmallow, Red Apple Wreath, Christmas Eve, Apple & Pine Needle, Christmas Memories and Christmas Rose. So far I have started burning Snowflake Cookie and Red Apple Wreath and absolutely love them. I can't wait to try out the rest. The scents are so strong, yet not too overpowering. You can blow the candles out and the scent will still linger for a good while. I have placed my candles in a couple of Nordic print candle holders I purchased from Poundland and will use my wax tarts on a burner that I bought from Wilkos for a couple of pounds.
I think Christmas candles (or any of the Yankee candles or tarts) would make the perfect stocking filler presents for candle-lovers this Christmas. You could even bundle them up in cellophane and tie a ribbon round the top to make a little personalised gift set. Just make sure that the person has a burner if you are going to buy them wax tarts.
Yankee candles and tarts are usually found in gift and card shops, but you can also purchase them online. If you are looking for cheap Yankee candles and tarts (singular or in bundles) I highly recommend having a look on eBay.
What is your favourite Yankee Christmas scent? I'm thinking of doing a little post on all of my Christmas decorations soon so keep an eye out.
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With the Largest U.S. Park in the Lower 48 and Vast Areas Where Only Stars Light the Night, New York State Has a Long Tradition of Environmentalism
Albany, New York - What better place to enjoy nature than somewhere with no light pollution, no building towering over the forest canopy, no cell phone towers or fast food restaurants, and not much that moves faster than a horse? Head for New York State's Amish Trail and that's just what you'll find. And that's just one of the many pristine, frozen-in-time treasures of New York State.
There are huge stretches of land where you can drive for hours and never pass a billboard or strip mall, idyllic islands where you'll feel suspended in time, and vast wilderness areas where you can't help but connect with nature. In fact, Adirondack Park, with more than 6.2 million acres, is the largest park outside of Alaska, bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks combined.
Many people find it hard to believe that so much land could remain undeveloped so close to New York City, but the reason is remarkably simple; a "forever wild" amendment to the N.Y. State Constitution ratified in 1894 mandated that state-owned and acquired forest preserve lands be "forever kept as wild forest lands." Amazingly, this was enacted almost a century before the first Earth Day in 1970!
Today, New York State's millions of acres of wilderness shelter diverse habitats that are home to many rare plants and at-risk indigenous species. But 'protected' doesn't mean 'inaccessible'; the state's rugged mountains, remote rivers, lakes and ponds and extensive forests are traversed by nearly 2,000 miles of trails.
The state's commitment to conservation continues to grow. The original Adirondack and Catskill Mountain preserves have been expanded and joined by more than 175 state parks with recreational activities that include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming and kayaking. Some even offer horseback riding, golf, cottages or campsites.
Following are a few ways to enjoy the parks and nature in New York State:
Sun with Seals. Along the eastern tip of Long Island, seals come up on the shore to bask in the afternoon sun, and this guided Seal Hike at Montauk Point State Park is timed for their sun time. Harbor seals are the most common species, but harp, grey, hooded and ringed seals are often seen as well. For more information please call (631) 668-5000 or visit: http://nysparks.com/events/event.aspx?e=61-6962.0.
While there: See the historic Montauk Lighthouse, enjoy some of the world's best surf fishing and see if you can spot the heady swirl of converging tides from the Atlantic and Block Island Sounds. For more information, please call (631) 668-2544 or visit: http://www.montauklighthouse.com/.
Walk with a Riddell. The 1,000 acre Robert V. Riddell State Park in Central New York was a gift from Patricia Riddell Kent and Steve Kent. The park offers a variety of family-friendly passive recreational opportunities. As part of an extensive statewide trail network, it is a preferred destination for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Additional activities include bird-watching, snowshoeing and fishing. For more information, please call (607) 432-2114 or visit: http://nysparks.com/parks/18/details.aspx.
While there: Pick up a trail map to explore more of the park's 1,000-plus acres of forests, open fields and sugar shacks, stone walls and other remnants of the former estate at this recently donated park.
Watchable Wildlife. This is the fastest growing segment for family travel and in New York State, which ranks fifth in the U.S. for number of wildlife-watching participants, it just got even better. The Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) and New York State Parks and Recreations recently introduced a new program called Watchable Wildlife, which offers a schedule of events and tips on what types of species can be found in New York State along with where they can be found and what the best times to view them are. From bald eagles, falcons and Osprey to Monarch Butterflies, coyotes and black bears; New York State offers something different for everyone. For more information, please visit: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/55423.html.
More Parks to Visit
Moreau Lake State Park in the Capital-Saratoga region lies amidst hardwood forests, pine stands and rocky ridges. Shady groves of trees shelter picnic grounds perfect for family fun. Wooded campgrounds are quiet and secluded, offering facilities for group campers, as well as tent and trailer sites. The sandy beach, nature, hiking and cross-country ski trails, boating, fishing and ice fishing, and proximity to the Saratoga Springs and Lake George areas make the park attractive to visitors all year round. For more information and to make reservations please call (518) 793-0511 or visit: http://nysparks.com/parks/150/details.aspx.
Niagara Falls State Park: Take a boat ride under Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist or a Whirlpool Jet Boat tour through the Niagara River rapids.
Hamlin Beach State Park in the Finger Lakes: Stroll along the sandy beach, fish for salmon or trout, follow the self-guided nature trail at the Yanty Creek marsh or enjoy one of the 10 miles of hiking and biking trails
The Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Hudson Valley is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. Visitors can enjoy numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, world-class rock climbing and 25 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. For more information, please call 845 255-0752 or visit: http://nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx.
For more information on parks and events, visit www.iloveny.com. Also, a complete listing of parks searchable by activities, amenities, region and park name is available from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at http://www.nysparks.com/parks/
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About New York State
New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York's attractions span from landmarks such as Niagara Falls to the wine trails of Hudson Valley and treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Whether it's wide-ranging outdoor activities for the whole family like hiking, biking and boating, culinary wonders and farm-to-table fresh foods, or the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies, New York State offers big excitement and tons activities for all travelers. For more information, visit http://www.iloveny.com/ for all of our spring activities. Media can find press releases and more at thebeat.iloveny.com.
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