text:
Cajun Food: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
My pot of Gumbo
Please let me know what you think of this recipe:
Gumbo vs. Jambalaya
I bought shrimp, sausage, and okra, because I knew I wanted to make something hearty for the cold snap that hit our area, but also, to honor the upcoming Mardi Gras. I knew both jambalaya and gumbo used shrimp and were served with rice...however, what was the difference?
I did some research to satisfy my curiosity and what I discovered is, "They both use similar ingredients." Here are the differences I found: gumbo is a dish that cooks the rice separately and the gumbo is served on top of the rice. Jambalaya cooks the rice right in the pot, along with the other vegetables and meats. It's similar to the Spanish dish, paella.
Also, jambalaya will include both fowl and seafood in one pot, but gumbo never combines fowl or other meat, (with the exception of sausage), with seafood. Jambalaya may also include tomatoes, however, it's an optional ingredient for gumbo..
With gumbo, a thickener is added to the base. It can be okra, roux, or file. But, jambalaya does not add a thickener. The rice is added to the pot and perhaps that is considered the thickener.
There seems to be more similarities than differences. For instance, they both use the 'holy trinity' of vegetables: bell pepper, celery and onion. They both have been standard cuisine in Louisiana since the 1800's. Each dish has some variances to them; and finally, they are influenced by a broad cultural range: Spanish, African, Native American and French.
It appears that the variations of gumbo can be partially attributed to the area of Louisiana one comes from. Tomatoes are added in some of the gumbos that have had the vegetable readily available to them. The areas which did not have access to fresh tomatoes had more of a brown appearance from the roux.
Gumbo is serious business in Louisiana-it is the official state dish. And, each October there are several communities in Louisiana that hold annual gumbo festivals. In fact, Bridge City proclaims itself the 'Gumbo Capital of the World'. That is a mighty big boast, and one has to wonder how its neighbors feel about that claimed title.
You don't have to be on the Gulf of Mexico to enjoy authentic Cajun fare. If you're in Southeastern Michigan you can visit the Gumbo Restaurant and enjoy homemade recipes by owners, Jimmy and Terri Taite.
Better yet, buy the ingredients for this delicious gumbo dish and make it yourself.
Where to find Awesome Gumbo
Touts itself as the Gumbo Capital of the world.
Authentic Louisiana cuisine at the Gumbo Restaurant.
Cook Time
Notes on this recipe
To create this recipe I used a combination of directions from two sources: Food and Wine: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo by Grace Parisi, (2/2003 publication) and Good Housekeeping: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo by Good Housekeeping.
Although either cooked or uncooked shrimp can be used, I chose to use the already cooked shrimp and removed the tails before throwing them in the pot.
I used fresh Italian Flat-Leaf parsley, adding it as the very last ingredient.
Good Housekeeping called for frozen okra and canned stewed tomatoes. I adjusted those two ingredients by simply replacing them with fresh, dicing the tomatoes, and cutting the okra in threes.
If you have never cooked or eaten okra before, as was the case for me, do not be surprised when you cut into this vegetable. It has a sticky, slimy feel to the inside where the seeds are. I suppose that is what helps it to thicken the gumbo.
Although the recipe calls for hot sausage, I actually used sweet Italian. It was my preference, but a true gumbo has a bite to it that gets a boost from the hot sausage.
Usually green bell peppers are used, however, I find the taste rather bitter. I substituted a red bell pepper and enjoyed that much more.
Bon appétit!
Ingredients for Gumbo
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage, Hot
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 C all-purpose flour
- 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 4 Cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 Cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Cup fresh okra, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 lb. shrimp-shelled and deveined, cooked or uncooked
- 1 C. rice
Visual Steps for GumboClick thumbnail to view full-size
How to make Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
- Heat vegetable oil in a 6 quart Dutch oven on medium-high until hot. Add sausage and cook for 8 minutes or until well browned, turning frequently. Remove the sausages to a plate to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, onions, celery, chopped garlic, and cayenne to the drippings. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and cook on medium high for about 2-3 minutes or until softened. Remove the vegetable mixture into a bowl and set aside.
- Add the flour into the drippings in the pot and stir until well blended. Cook 4-5 minutes until the flour mixture, (roux), is deep brown, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken stock and stir until blended. Return the cooked vegetables to the pot, along with the tomatoes, okra, bay leaf, thyme, and paprika.
- Cut the sausages diagonally in 2-3 pieces and return to the pot. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- While Gumbo is simmering, cook the rice according to package directions.
- After 30 minutes add the shrimp and, if uncooked, cook for about 3 minutes or until they turn opaque.
- Add the parsley and give the pot a couple of stirs. Ready to serve!
- Serve with rice and a loaf of crusty French or Italian bread.
- Bring out the Hot Sauce for those who enjoy it extra spicy.
The finished product:
This sounds delicious! I didn´t realize there were so many similarities and differences between jambalaya and gumbo. I appreciate your substitutions, especially the red for the green pepper.
This recipe looks awesome. I made gumbo years and years ago. I need to try it again! Pinning this one!
This looks very tempting and definitely warm, with all the interesting combination of ingredients!
Yum!! I am going to make my first ever Gumbo Soup soon!! Thank you!! :)
Cajun Food: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo looks so delicious and is definitely worth a try.
It all looks totally delicious! I have never tried either before, but I will have to take a look around to see if they make it over here, totally yum!
I like to make jambalaya, but I've never tried gumbo. I'll have to give it a try. Sounds heavenly!
This is the perfect recipe for a chilly day in Florida. I love the combinations listed in the recipe. I haven't had okra in quite awhile, may be it's time to make a pot of this wonderful gumbo.
Mmmm another wonderful recipe for me to save.
Have a wonderful day.
Hi Denise,
The restaurant is called "Tante Zoes" and is in Temple Bar district of Dublin city centre. I tend to have fish or chicken based dishes and have not been unfortunately for a year or so but fond fond memories of food and whole ambiance. Cajun & Creole cuisine, yummy!!
Sounds delicious Denise, have never made Cajun but it is my favorite restaurant in Dublin so will have to give Gumbo a try!! Many thanks for a tasty dish!! voted up +++
Yummy Yummy Yummy. I love gumbo and i am in the mood for a good hot dish.....Thank you Denise..
to be honest - i saw this hub on the feed and it looked SO interesting...i felt like i was back in jamaica for a minute - altho - because i'm a terribly picky eater (and NO - that doesn't necessarily mean i'm bad in bed..LOL) i had a hard time finding sustenance in jamaica..
miss ya over in my little hub-corner, dear - hope the opinionated bitch in me didn't offend you in any way! it certainly never meant to!
I am hungry just looking at the picture above. I love the recipe and it sound delicious. Thanks for writing and share with us. Voted up!
Dee, you need to add Alton IL to your map. Quincy makes an awesome gumbo! Next time you are in town, I'll have him make a batch. This looks good and I'm glad it turned out well for you. Voted up
I was thinking of making Jambalaya this week but have wanted to try Gumbo. After reading your hub I think Gumbo it will be. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks so much Denise. I used to make this all the time in the crock pot. Will get back to it.
see you're getting me ready for the New Orleans Football this weekend!!! Ha! thank you


text:
The Annunciation of Ustyug is a rare icon in Novgorod style written in the twelfth century that survived the Mongol invasion and is still available for veneration today. 'Ustyug' in its name signifies the origins of this rare icon. It is believed that icon came from the ancient city of Ustyug where according to the chronicles it is mentioned in connection with Saint Procopius of Ustyug praying in front of this icon for protection from a meteorite which threatened to destroy the city.
Lazarev, one of the leading experts on Russian iconography dates the creation of the Annunciation of Ustyug to 1119–1130 AD, connecting it with the building of the St. George Cathedral in the Yuriev Monastery. The history of the icon continues when it is mentioned in the chronicles of Novgorod in sixteenth century. At that time Ivan the Great (also known as Terrible) transferred the icon from the St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod to Moscow, to the cathedral of Annunciation in the Kremlin, famous for its iconostasis created by the renowned Andrei Rublev. In the seventeenth century the Annunciation icon was moved to the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin.
The iconography depicts Archangel Gabriel who brought the news to the Virgin Mary: "…God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, 'Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.' Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High… his kingdom will never end…The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God'…'I am the Lord's servant,' Mary answered. 'May it be done to me according to your word.' " (Luke 1:26-38)
In the icon the Virgin Mary is shown holding red yarn in her hand as she was making a veil for the Temple at the time of the appearance of Archangel Gabriel. The archangel bears a distinct connection to the artistic traditions of Byzantium which are evident in his face and braided golden hair. The iconography is also rare as it depicts baby Jesus entering the Virgin's womb, naked with only a loin cloth, the same way as our Lord is depicted in crucifixion icons. This iconographic tradition connects the Annunciation icon with the Icon of our Lady of the Sign (Panagia) which depicts the Theotokos during the Annunciation when she was saying, "May it be done to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38).

subset: commoncrawl


text:
France is the very definition of "chic." It's the land of luxurious cuisine, soaring chateaux, viniculture, rural tranquility, haute couture and fine art – but also diversity. Few visitors can resist the charms of Gallic life! Fly to France in one of Alitalia's young fleet of luxury aircraft and arrive fresh and ready to discover for yourself the world's most popular holiday destination.
Paris – the ultimate in romantic destinations. As you stroll around evocative Montmartre, survey the city panoramas from the Sacré-Cœur or watch the Seine sedately drift past the Eiffel Tower. When you travel to France, though, non-Parisians are quick to point out that France is not just about Paris. Experience that diversity in cities like Marseille, which is the most 'Mediterranean' French city in terms of culture and one originally founded by the ancient Greeks over 2,500 years ago. In regal Montpellier, there are numerous ancient sites and art galleries but also a young, academic and vibrant café/dining 'scene' thanks to the city's world-famous university.
Flight deals to France through Alitalia open up the country to you. Once there, internal travel by regional rail ("TER") is cheaper than the prestigious "TGVs." Booking travel online often costs less than paying at a ticket kiosk.


text:
Tune in This Week: "Writers on Writing" Radio Show, July 7, with Kiese Laymon
"Writers on Writing" Radio Show with
Dr. Brenda Greene, Executive Director
Featured Guest: Kiese Laymon
Re-air date: July 7, 2019
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Originally Aired October 2015
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
Listen at http://www.mec.cuny.edu/wmec-radio/
About the Program:
Dr. Brenda Greene interviews Kiese Laymon, author of the novel Long Division and a collection of essays, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, which Dr. Greene describes as a "tour de force." Laymon lays bare the roots of racism, of what it is like to grow up as a Black man in Southern America. The conversation focuses on his motivation for writing the book, his discussion of the people who influenced him as a writer and reader, his journey from Mississippi to Vassar, the impact of the South on hip-hop, and his message to writers and young people.
About the Author:
Kiese Laymon is currently the Ottilie Schillig Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi. He served as the Distinguished Visiting Professor of Nonfiction at the University of Iowa in Fall 2017. Laymon is the author of the novel Long Division and a collection of essays, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, and Heavy: An American Memoir. Heavy, winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal, the LA Times Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose and Audible's Audiobook of the Year, was named one of the Best Books of 2018 by The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, NPR, Library Journal, and The Washington Post among other publications.
You can now find archived "Writers on Writing" interviews on SoundCloud!
Check back for more in the coming weeks.*


text:
Reverse Charge on VAT for Imports: Important changes you should be aware of.
On 8 November 2016, Parliament adopted the "Sapin 2" law, which provides a framework for the VAT reverse charge on imports. Article 58 of the law replaces the simplified scheme with an authorisation system due to fears of a strong increase in VAT fraud…
In principle, the VAT due on imported goods is paid by the customs authorities at customs clearance. It is then recoverable from the revenue statements filed with the tax authorities.
The law of December 29, 2014 to amend finances in 2014 introduced the possibility for importing companies to reverse charge when they are liable for VAT in France.
This is useful because it allows companies to not pay VAT when clearing customs. Beneficiary businesses are allowed to declare and deduct the VAT on the n°3310 CA3 form.
Mandatory Administrative Authorisation
As the "Sapin 2" law enters into effect, businesses wishing to benefit from the system of reverse charge on imports must send a request for authorisation to the customs administration. They will no longer be able to benefit from options allowing automatic application of the reverse charge system.
Companies based in the European Union must satisfy the following four conditions:
- Have completed at least 4 imports within the European Union over the course of the 12 months preceding the application.
- Possess a system of management for the customs and fiscal records allowing the follow-up of the import operations. This condition is considered fulfilled when the applicant confirms the management system on the application form.
- Justify the absence of serious or repeated infringements of customs and tax provisions.
- Provide proof of financial solvency to enable them to fulfil their commitments during the 12 months preceding the application. The customs administration examines this condition directly in light of the available information. This condition is met if the applicant has not been the subject of a default in payment from the tax and customs authorities and is not the subject of collective solvency proceedings. If the applicant has been established for less than 12 months, his/her solvency will be evaluated on the basis of the information available when the application was submitted.
These conditions will be considered met when they have the status of Authorised Economic Operator.
Businesses established outside the European Union must clear through a customs representative with "Customs simplification" status.
In conclusion, the authorisation of reverse charge will be more restrictive for businesses established within the EU than for those outside. Indeed, the majority of customs representatives have the status of Authorized Economic Operator.
Transitionary measures predicted for current options
Schemes implemented from January 1, 2015, before the adoption of the "Sapin 2" law, are permitted. However, they cannot be subject to the 3 year tacit renewal as outlined in article 1695 of the French General Tax Code (CGI) in the former version of the law.
In fact, companies currently applying the mechanism of reverse charge must obtain authorisation from the customs administration in order to renew it. This allows operators time to meet the conditions outlined in the new version or Article 1695.
Note that the "Sapin 2" law does not affect the duration of the application to the reverse charge scheme. Authorisation applies to operations taking place from the first day of the month following the decision and until December 31 of the 3rd year after.
If you think that this matter applies to you, it is important to ensure substantial understanding of all relevant information, facts and procedures. Here at Maupard, we would be more than happy to advise you on the next steps and to allow you to make the most of these opportunities.
Do not hesitate to contact us by telephone on +33 (0) 1 53 93 94 20 or by e-mail to [email protected], so we can work out the needs of your business. Our team of experts is here to answer any questions you may have.


text:
Uber-Ola Rivalry Takes Nasty Turn in India
In suit, Uber alleges local ride-hailing rival used fake accounts to place spurious orders to disrupt its business
NEW DELHI—An already-bitter battle between Uber Technologies Inc. and its main local competitor for dominance of the Indian market has hit a new level of ferocity.
Uber earlier this week filed a lawsuit against Bangalore-based ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., which owns Ola, accusing the rival ride-sharing company of, among other things, creating tens of thousands of fake accounts and using them to place spurious orders and disrupt Uber's business.
To Read the Full Story


text:
Expert Security Systems Company Higham Hill E17
Locksmith Earl is at your service with its professional access control system installation, maintenance and repair services. We offer emergency and same day repairs in Higham Hill E17. All the expert installers in our company are NSI and police checked, trained and experienced to work with the latest and the oldest access control system technologies. We can repair your existing access control system, maintain it or upgrade it. We work with the leading manufacturers of security systems and products. Our company offers you:
- a 100% satisfaction guarantee
- 24/7 customer assistance at your service
- emergency repairs available
- no deposit for booking
- fixed prices, no hidden fees
To receive a free price estimate or to hire us, call 020 3404 1580 or contact us online here.
Our access control and electronic security systems services
We are Locksmith Earl, the leading access control company in Higham Hill E17. All our installers are trained, vetted and experienced with all kinds of access control systems. We are following the latest innovations in the area of the home and commercial security. We work with the leading manufacturers of products and equipment in the industry. Our access control experts can maintain, upgrade and repair your existing gate or door access system, or they can install a brand new one.
A list of our basic access control services
We can offer different access control services in Higham Hill E17. Here is a list of the most ordered services for access control in the area:
- Domestic intercom repair, Master key systems, Wireless Intercom
- Wired intercom - repair and installations, Commercial intercom repairs
- Fingerprint controlled locks, Door entry phone repairs and installations
- Doorbell installation and repair, Fob-reader systems, Swipe card systems
Why to choose our access control system services
Our company can help you make the access to your garage, home, office, yard or other property easier for those authorised to access. The whole concept of key management will be unnecessary once you install a proximity access control system, intercom control, automatic gates or other system with key fob, token or pass card access.
We can fit access control systems to traffic barriers and security turnstiles to control who and when can enter and leave. We offer high-quality, professional car park access and video intercom systems for homes, offices or other premises. We can maintain and repair your existing access control systems, and offer replacement or upgrade for your security equipment for you.
We work with a wide variety of customers from Higham Hill E17, such as various business premises, industrial estates, offices, airports, retail outlets, police forces, sports clubs, local government, schools, private residential homes, hospitals and apartments.
If you want to be one of our happy customers, call for our access control service now!
Types of access control services we provide
We can provide you with professionally maintained, repaired and installed access control systems, including:
- Entry phone installation, digital keypads, intercom supplied and fitted
- Intercom Station, Domestic Intercom repair, Commercial intercom Repair
- Wired intercom, Video intercom, Wireless intercom
- Master key systems, Fingerprint controlled locks, Doorbell repair or installation
- Door entry systems, Fob-reader systems, Swipe card systems
How to book our access control services of Locksmith Earl
To book our access control system service, dial 020 3404 1580 or send us an online booking request. We have fixed prices, no hidden fees, and we require no deposit for booking. For emergency lock outs and repairs, we can provide an expert at your location within 30 minutes of your call.
When you book several of our security services at once, you will get an impressive discount. Our installers of access control systems are available every day of the year. We don't have extra charges for weekends or public holidays. Book our professional access control services without hesitation!


text:
Delicious Nigerian Egusi Soup
On the menu today, is my delicious adaptation of a classic Nigerian Egusi recipe. This soup is prepared using dried blended melon seeds (Egusi) with the addition of fresh vegetables to enhance the taste of the dish; And of course not leaving out an assortment of meats which produces the home made stock needed to give an amazingly tasty resulting dish. I have used fresh pumpkin leaves (Ugwu) and a hand full of bitter leaves for my recipe today, just enough to leave a distinctive after bitter taste in your mouth. The sweet and bitter juxtaposition is truly amazing!
Egusi soup is a very popular dish in Nigeria. An amazing party food option and a great crowd pleaser any day. I used to enjoy eating Egusi soup with Eba until the markets became flooded with so many swallow options that are healthier and a bit more tender to the palates. I view Egusi soup as a true Nigerian delicacy because it is one of the dishes that is eaten in all parts of Nigeria, regardless of tribe. Even though there might be slight variations in its preparations and the overall ingredients that goes in the dish, it is then safe to say that Egusi soup cuts across all Nigeria borders. I call it a dish that speaks so many languages. What do you call it?
Let's cook!
2) Scotch bonnets (Atarodo) 100g
3) Meat assortments 1kg
4) Cray fish 100g
5) Pkomo 200g
6) Dried fish 200g
7) Palm oil 1 cup
8) Bitter leaf 20g or about a handful
9) Ugwu leaves (pumpkin leaves) 100g
10) Seasoning 10g
11) 1 large onion
12) Stockfish
13) I cup of water ( for the egusi)
14) Salt 3g
1) Prepare all the ingredients by washing Thoroughly and slicing
2) In a clean pot, add in the meats, kpomo, sliced onions, all of the seasoning and salt and parboil for 15 minutes or until tender
3) Now add in the dried fish, crayfish and the chopped scotch bonnets (atarodo) into the pot, stir and allow to simmer for another 3 minutes, then set this aside.
Cooks tip: I normally will not add in the dried fish at the same time as the meats, this is so that the fish does not totally scatter in the soup. I like to have large chunks of fish in my soup.
4) Add the blended Egusi (melon seeds) into a clean bowl, pour in a cup of water or just enough to form a thick paste.
Cooks tip: it is good to note here that I have a large family that's why I always use large measurements, if you have a small family, your measurements would naturally be in smaller amounts, so be careful the amount of water you add in your Egusi so it does not turn watery.
5) In a clean pot, add in the palm oil and allow to heat for 3 minutes, once this is ready, start making medium sized dollops of the Egusi into the hot oil, more like misshaped balls. Allow this to fry for 3 minutes
7) Add in the chopped ugwu leaves, stir and add in the bitter leaves for the perfect tasting Egusi soup.
This serves well with any swallow of your choice. Like I said earlier, Egusi soup speaks many languages, in Benue state where I am from it is called Obobo. What is it called where you are from? Please comment below, I would like to know!
Be Inspired!
6 comments
Hunger ooooooo.......!ReplyDeleteReplies
Am so sorry for making you hungry, the whole idea of this blog is to inspire you to cook sir. go ahead and try this recipe!Delete
Hello! I love your blog! I like coming here to brush up on my Nigerian recipes... I'm thinking of making the edikang ikong soup as per your steps as I have some friends round for sunday lunch... thanks so much for sharing!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Atinsy! i love you too. There are many recipes on here that i am sure will keep your friends happy,there is a new one every week. I appreciate you!Delete
- Anonymous25 May 2017 at 08:01
AM LOVING DIS BLOGReplyDeleteReplies
We love you too!Delete


text:
Press Database
Are you looking for information on our products, solutions and services? Do you have questions about our company? Here you will find our current press releases and pictures from products for download.
In addition to our current press releases, as you will find below, you are more than wellcome to contact us directly at the following press-link for other specific requests: Contact us directly.
Additional Pictures for your reporting to our products and solutions, we are at your disposal.
The latest Press Information
Region Capital and Fineman signs agreement for 4 years
For the second time this year Fineman A/S is selected as the winner of a large EU tender within diagnostic monitors and services. Therefore the...
Region Syddanmark and Fineman signs an agreement
After a tough competition, Fineman A/S has won the EU tender (2013 / S 196-338227) in Region Syddanmark (Region Southdenmark). The Region and Fineman...
Fineman and RxEye signed for webservices within Radiology & Pathology
RxEye from Sweden has contracted the Danish company Fineman as distributor. RxEye offers a web-based service in which staff from healthcare can...


text:
Bravo has renewed its original comedy Imposters for a second season, the network announced Monday. The new season will once again consist of 10 episodes, and production will begin this fall.
But what's it about? Inbar Lavi stars as Maddie, a con artist who uses her beauty to get marks to fall in love with her and then takes advantage of them. But her time may be up as three of her former victims/boyfriends team up to track her down to find out what happened. Along the way, they learn the art of the con themselves and get caught up in a game of cat and mouse.
In addition Lavi, Rob Heaps, Parker Young and Stephen Bishop star.
Imposters, which aired its Season 1 finale on Apr. 11, marks a new direction for Bravo as it's currently the only original scripted series the network airs.


text:
The 308 was a step-up for the Dino-branded cars. Using a lightweight body, and incorporating a 2+2 seating layout; the 308 GT4 proved to be a splendid sports grand tourer. The car's wedge-shape was due to the fact that, unlike most Ferrari's, the 308 GT4 was not designed by Pinifarina, but by Bertone.
This superb example comes with only 45,000 original miles and an engine rebuilt to 3.5 litres after decades of single, long-term ownership in the USA.


text:
3 rd
21st Annual
Houston Polish Film Festival
October 31 – November 4, 2018
AMC 30 Studio, 2949 Dunvale, Houston, 77063
— All movies are with English subtitles —
$15 adults, $12 students
P R O G R A M (updated 11/02/18, 4pm)
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
7:00PM MASTRECLASS Animated, 11 min
7:15PM SILENT NIGHT (CICHA NOC) 2017, 97 min, Director: Piotr Domalewski
Because of technical issues second scheduled film, "THE MUG" had to be canceled on Monday. It is added to Thursday.
The tickets purchased for this film can be used on Thursday, exchanged for another film or refunded.
Thursday, November 01, 2018
7:00PM COLD WAR (ZIMNA WOJNA) 2018, 84 min, Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
9:00PM MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN CINEMA Director: Kuba Luczkiewicz (in person)
9:15PM EVERY 21 SECONDS 2018, Director: Kuba Luczkiewicz (in person)
10:30PM THE MUG (TWARZ) 2017, Director: Malgorzata Szumowska
Friday, November 02, 2018
6:30PM THE BUTLER (KAMERDYNER) 2018, 150 min, Director: Filip Bajon (in person)
Producers: Olga Bieniek, Marlena Kierenska (in person)
9:00PM – 10:00 Reception with FESTIVAL GUESTS
10:00PM WEREWOLF, (WILKOLAK) 2018, Director: Adrian Panek
Saturday, November 03, 2018
6:00PM SQUADRON 303 (DYWIZJON 303) 2018, 99 min, Director: Denis Delić
8:00PM CLERGY, (KLER) 2018, 133 min, Director: Wojciech Smarzowski
10:30PM ASHES AND DIAMONDS, (POPIÓŁ I DIAMENT), 1958, Director: Andrzej Wajda
Presented as part of a screening of films for the 100th anniversary of Poland Regaining Independence.
Sunday, November 04, 2018
6:00PM LIKE CAT AND DOG (JAK PIES Z KOTEM) 2018, 102 min, Director: Janusz Kondratiuk
Actress Barbara Stachura (in person)
8:00PM BACK HOME (POWRÓT) 2018, Director: Magdalena Lazarkiewicz (in person)


text:
Klarbles - Online
Getting your online game...
Have you tried the full version of Dark Parables: The Match Girl's Lost Paradise Collector's Edition?
Try before you buy: Play FREE for 1 hour.
Enjoy better graphics and more levels.
100% Safe and Secure. No ads. No viruses. Ever!
Ready to lose your Klarbles? Remove all but one klarble from the board in this challenging online version of peg solitaire.


text:
Roughly two weeks of spring training games are in the book as we push ever closer to Opening Day and the start of the 2014 MLB season.
Spring training results have to be taken with a grain of salt, as it's as much a time for players to shake off the rust and work on specific things as it is a competitive atmosphere. Still, there are stats at our disposal, so we'll dive into them and analyze.
With that, here is a look at 10 early surprises of spring training's opening weeks of games, from unknown players excelling to top prospects putting on a show and on to star players struggling early.


text:
Posted: Feb 18, 2017
SELINSGROVE, PA – The Goucher College men's track & field team was led by freshman Ogemdi Chukwu who earned first place in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.80 – third fastest in Goucher history.
Goucher's Top Performances:
- In addition to winning the 60-meter hurdles event, Chukwu paired up with Xavier Coggeshall, Gunther Wallach and Miles Taylor to set a new school record in the 1:37:14 in the 4x200 relay. The same relay held the record previously with a time of 1:38.08.
- Freshman Darby Bauer tossed up a distance of 11.90 meters in the weight throw, placing ninth overall. The mark is fourth best in Goucher history.
- Coggeshall ran a time of 24.64 in the 200-meter dash. Taylor and Wallach followed him with times of 24.79 and 24.83, respectively.
Coach's Thoughts:
"The Gophers had a good day getting ready for next weeks conference championships. Many personal bests on both the men and women teams. While this may the youngest Goucher track & field team ever, they continue to work hard and believe in each other. If we can get healthy this week, we should have great results next weekend."
Next Up:
The Gophers are off during the week, but return to Susquehanna next weekend for the Landmark Conference indoor track & field championships.


text:
On-the-Job Learning with Bayesian Decision Theory
Part of: Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems 28 (NIPS 2015)
A note about reviews: "heavy" review comments were provided by reviewers in the program committee as part of the evaluation process for NIPS 2015, along with posted responses during the author feedback period. Numerical scores from both "heavy" and "light" reviewers are not provided in the review link below.
Conference Event Type: Spotlight
Our goal is to deploy a high-accuracy system starting with zero training examples. We consider an "on-the-job" setting, where as inputs arrive, we use real-time crowdsourcing to resolve uncertainty where needed and output our prediction when confident. As the model improves over time, the reliance on crowdsourcing queries decreases. We cast our setting as a stochastic game based on Bayesian decision theory, which allows us to balance latency, cost, and accuracy objectives in a principled way. Computing the optimal policy is intractable, so we develop an approximation based on Monte Carlo Tree Search. We tested our approach on three datasets-- named-entity recognition, sentiment classification, and image classification. On the NER task we obtained more than an order of magnitude reduction in cost compared to full human annotation, while boosting performance relative to the expert provided labels. We also achieve a 8% F1 improvement over having a single human label the whole set, and a 28% F1 improvement over online learning.


text:
Vernon DUI & DWI Lawyers
Jeffrey DeLong
Vandalia, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 283-2347Michigan State UniversityIllinoisState Bar of Illinois and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Brian Polinske
Edwardsville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 692-6520Saint Louis University School of LawCarroll CollegeFederal Circuit and IllinoisNational Association of DUI DefenseNational Association of DUI Attorneys and Madison County Bar AssociationDriving Under the Influence Isn't Worth the Penalties if Convicted
Trent West
Nokomis, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(217) 563-7777Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolSouthern Illinois University - EdwardsvilleIllinoisThomas M. Cooley Law SchoolState Bar of Illinois and Metro East Community Rotary Club
Jeremy W. Sackett
Edwardsville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 692-8225Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleIllinoisAmerican Society of Legal AdvocatesLawyer's Assistance Program and State Bar of Illinois
Joel Daniel Beckwith
BELLEVILLE, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 233-2686Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleSouthern Illinois University - EdwardsvilleIllinois and MissouriAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and CALIState Bar of Illinois and The Missouri BarA Cry for Help: Preventing Passive Euthanasia Decision Making for Neonates with Nonfatal Congenital Defects
Nathaniel Elmore
Edwardsville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 692-8225Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleSouthern Illinois University - CarbondaleIllinoisIllinois State Bar
Jared Giuffre
Staunton, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 635-5250Western Michigan University Cooley Law SchoolMillikin UniversityIllinois and 7th CircuitState Bar of Illinois
Gary W. Wangler
Belleville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 206-6232University of Illinois College of LawNorthern Illinois UniversityIllinoisState Bar of IllinoisChild Support Changes. Will They Affect You or Someone You Love? and Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Jennie Simons
O'Fallon, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 277-5500Florida Coastal School of LawFlorida, Missouri, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and United States District Court, Southern District of IllinoisThe Missouri Bar and The Florida Bar
Kelley V. Zuber
Lebanon, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 513-0716Illinois and Southern District of Illinois Federal CourtState Bar of Illinois
Steve Giacoletto
Collinsville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(888) 346-8841Saint Louis University School of LawWashington University in St. Louis7th Circuit, Federal Circuit, Illinois and MissouriThe Illinois Guide Book to Auto Accidents and Injuries and The Illinois Guide Book to Semi-Truck Accidents and Injuries
Robert Elovitz
Edwardsville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 692-4800Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleIndiana State UniversityIllinois, Missouri, United States District Court-Southern District of Illinois and 7th CircuitIllinois State Bar and Missouri Bar Association
Bradley Bauer
Litchfield, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(217) 324-2323Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleMissouri and IllinoisState Bar of Illinois, Missouri State Bar...
Sean Murley
Belleville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 444-1618State Bar of Illinois
Thomas Jackstadt
Collinsville, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 344-4875University of Illinois - Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Illinois - Urbana-ChampaignIllinois
Letitia Wiggins
McLeansboro , IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(618) 643-4488State Bar of Illinois
Theodore J. Harvatin
Springfield, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(217) 525-0520University of Illinois - Urbana-ChampaignKnox CollegeIllinois and U.S. Federal CourtMensa SocietyIllinois Trial Lawyer's Association and Illinois State Bar Associationhttps://www.harvatinlaw.com/theodore-j-harvatin.html and DUI Will Travel: When Drunk Driving Cases Cross State Lines.
Sara Vig
Springfield, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(217) 241-5628University of Illinois College of LawMissouri State University7th Circuit, Fourth District of Illinois, United States District Court of the Central District of Illinois, Springfield Division and IllinoisState of Missouri, University of Illinois, College of Law and Missouri State UniversitySangamon County Bar Association and Illinois Appellate Lawyers AssociationBail Reform Comes to Illinois
Evan Bruno
Urbana, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(217) 328-6000Indiana University Maurer School of LawUniversity of Illinois - Urbana-ChampaignIllinois, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and 7th CircuitLand of Lincoln Legal Assistance and Sherman Minton Oral Advocacy CompetitionState Bar of Illinois and Illinois State Bar AssociationThe Bench, the Bar, and the Lunch Table, The Right to a Public Courtroom...
Gregory W. Sronce
Springfield, IL DUI & DWI Attorney
(217) 528-2183Southern Illinois University - CarbondaleUniversity of Illinois - Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisIllinois Racing Board and Sangamon County Bar Association
The LII Lawyer Directory contains lawyers who have claimed their profiles and are actively seeking clients. Find more Vernon DUI & DWI Lawyers in the Justia Legal Services and Lawyers Directory which includes profiles of more than one million lawyers licensed to practice in the United States, in addition to profiles of legal aid, pro bono and legal service organizations.
Researching Attorney Discipline


text:
Eastern Spreaders
We pride ourselves in offering only the best farming equipment available on the market that is why we source products from around the globe.
Marshall Multispread
Australia's highest selling spreader, known for its durability, ease of use, and reliability.
Check out the latest on our social media
Our Commitment To You
- Available Anytime - 1800 833 335
- 30 Years in business
- Excellent & friendly service
- Great machinery deals
- Trade-ins available
- Extensive range of spares
- Speedy freight dispatch
- Quaility, Precision, Tradition
-30 Years in Business
-Excellent & Friendly Service
-Great Machinery Deals
-Trade-ins Available
-Extensive Range of Spares
-Speedy Freight Dispatch
-Quality, Precision, Tradition


text:
Thanks for printing! Don't forget to come back to Tara Fine Jewelry for fresh articles!
Forevermark 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ring , .23CT Forevermark Diamond, .15TDW
Tara Fine Jewelry Company is your Atlanta Rolex Dealer and expert jeweler specializing in the most stunning Forevermark Diamond Jewelry and Engagement Rings Atlanta has to offer.
This beautiful Forevermark 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ring is sure to wrap radiance and unconventional style around your finger. As your authorized Atlanta Forevermark retailer, Tara Fine Jewelry Company is now featuring the highly exclusive designs of Forevermark's new Tribute Collection. This amazing Diamond Bezel Ring and all of the other Tribute Collection pieces promise to bring unique modern elegance and sparkle to your jewelry wardrobe. This sensational fashion ring is crafted from gleaming 18k Rose Gold and displays a wondrous design of a bezel-set Diamonds with milgrain detailing and radiant clusters of golden spheres. The perfect touch of shimmering light, the ring flaunts four round brilliant Forevermark Diamonds at .15TDW and then one .23CT Round Brilliant Forevermark Diamond as the center stone in a smooth bezel-setting. Enjoy the chic style of this Forevermark Diamond Bezel Ring all season long!
At Tara Fine Jewelry Company you will find the best selection of Forevermark Jewelry and Engagement Rings Atlanta has to offer, as well as the finest collection of luxury watches. As the authorized Rolex Atlanta dealer, we feature the largest inventory of Rolex watches in Atlanta and specialize in Rolex repair and service. Stop by today and marvel at our amazing assortment of high quality jewelry and luxury Swiss-watches. Tara Fine Jewelry Company – 3 miles from the Mall of Georgia; miles away in customer service!
*Please call for special pricing


text:
Ice Cream Filling Equipment
Our line of Flex E Fill™ Ice Cream Filling Equipment has long been the unmatched industry standard and is recognized across North America as the workhorse of the filling room. The Flex is known for its versatility and simplicity. The rotary filler handles both round and non-round containers.
Features and Benefits
- Small foot print – it doesn't take up much space
- Portable – it can be moved easily onto or off of the production floor
- Quick and easy to change from size to size (attachments)
- Simple mechanical and electrical components
- Dedicated parts and service department
- Field service technicians located strategically across North America
- Easy to operate
- Durable and reliable
- Wash down construction
- Lidding can be accomplished either by elevator lidder, spin rod lidder, pick and place or shuttle
- Present applications range from 3 ounce to 64 ounce round and scround sizes
Technical Information
- Electrical 240 Volts 3 phase @ 7 amps
- Air 10 CFM @ 80 psi
- Dimensions: 40 X 67 X 60
- Weight 950 pounds
- Designed to work with continuous freezer
- Spin rod lidder – 120 Volts @ 8 amps
- Elevator lidder – 120 Volts @ 8 amps
- Machine speed – 20 to 120 cups per minute depending on size and product.


text:
Vol 10, No. 3 [July-September 2012]
Tales set in stone
12 UNESCO to host scientific advisory board to UN
13 A fresh start for demobilized Rwandan soldiers
13 Germany to host IPBES Secretariat
14 ICTP aids in Higgs boson discovery
14 Towards an action plan for Andes
15 Meet Unescoceratopsi
15 Africa lucid as to path ahead
16 Experts from 40 countries trained in STI indicators
16 Titanic's grave now protected by UNESCO
17 Bioethics urgently needs regulating in Arab world
18 Ruth Arnon on the challenges facing Israeli science
21 Weathering uncertainty in the Arctic
24 China's palaeo-treasure trove
28 Agenda
28 New Releases
Direct link A World of Science Vol 10 N°3 (PDF document)
See also archives for A World of Science.
Time travel
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so too is utility. As Iain Stewart from Plymouth University (UK) observed last February at the 40th anniversary of the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) at UNESCO in Paris, show a piece of coal to an industrialist and they will see a source of fuel; show it to an ecologist and they will see a source of carbon emissions; show it to a geologist and they will see a climate which existed more than 300 million years ago (Ma).
Geoscientists help us to travel through time. The IGCP was founded in 1972 to confirm the existence of Gondwana, one of two megacontinents with Laurasia which formed about 145 Ma, by correlating the geology of modern continents. As time went by and supporting evidence for Gondwana became overwhelming, IGCP research teams turned to questions of special societal relevance. New disciplines emerged like archaeoseismology, which draws on both the geological and archaeological record to identify past earthquakes. One IGCP project in 2000 was even at the origin of a new field: medical geology, the science dealing with the impact of our natural environment on human and animal health. Arsenic, for example, is a natural chemical which poisons millions of people worldwide who absorb it unwittingly through groundwater.
Given the concern over climate change and the looming shortage of fossil fuels and uranium which overshadows our industrial future, geoscientists are focusing more on renewable energy these days. Kenyan geoscientists, for instance, are currently employed on a government project to develop geothermal energy in the Great Rift Valley.
As the third Earth Summit (Rio+20) in June has just demonstrated, civil society and the private sector have become central players in sustainable development. UN Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon announced in Rio that more than 50 governments had launched new energy strategies but also that private investors had pledged more than US$50 billion towards the goal of doubling the share of global renewable energy and improvements in energy efficiency by 2030.
Understanding natural disasters is another critical area for sustainable development in which the IGCP can make a difference. A consensus rapidly emerged in February of the need for IGCP projects to monitor seismic activity in subduction zones like that responsible for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami last year.
One of the world's most active subduction zones is located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of the island of Crete. Overleaf, we follow the fortunes of Homo sapiens sapiens around the Black and Mediterranean Seas through 30 000 years of a tumultuous history marked by sporadic earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, as well as more insidious hazards tied to a changing climate, such as flooding from glacier melt, gradual sea-level rise or prolonged drought. Through these palaeostudies, the IGCP is helping us to understand how human societies and ecosystems coped with a changing environment in the past and why some civilizations failed. There are obvious lessons to be learned for contemporary societies.
Gretchen Kalonji
Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences


text:
Powered by CenTrak, CloudClean utilizes a patented, hybrid RTLS Technology (Gen2iR) that has been proven in stringent hospital environments around the world. Now optimized for the food service industry, CloudClean keeps you connected to your most critical food safety status and events.
February 25, 2015
CloudClean™ Wins Sani Award™ for Outstanding Food Safety Innovation Program
March 17, 2015
Popeyes International Franchise Conference
*source: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/pdf/2014-06-vitalsigns.pdf
© CloudClean. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Her first love has returned, and he's brought a friend...
After running away from home and the boy who broke her heart, Evan Kennedy has kick-started the perfect new life with her celebrity fiance. So what if said fiance prefers guys? She knew the deal when they got engaged. And with her ticket to The Ranch, an exclusive resort where any fantasy can be satisfied, she can find someone to fulfill her less-than-traditional desires on the side.
She just never expected that man to be Jace Austin, her old heart-breaker—all grown up, hard-bodied, and holding out a collar. She knows it's a world-class bad idea—especially since Jace has brought along his buddy Andre, who's every bit as irresistible. But if they can stick to the no-strings rules, so can she.
Too bad Jace has never been so good with rules. Evan is convinced "forever" is a word used only in greeting cards, but Jace and Andre have one last fantasy of hers left to fulfill. It's time to go big or go home. And neither man has ever been a fan of going home.
Product recommendations
by Roni Loren


text:
While diamonds have been steadily gaining ground as powerful alternative investments, there is still great uncertainty when it comes to distinguishing them from other precious gems. In 2 previous posts, we looked at various test that can be made to assess a diamond's authenticity. These ranged from assessments that could be made from the comfort of your own home, or at a lab by an experienced gemologist.
In this article we will be learning how to distinguish between real diamonds and:
- Cubic Zirconium
- White Sapphire
- Moissanite
- White Topaz
- Synthetic Diamonds


text:
It reflects why I can be so playful and so much of a troublemaker at times:
We are all powerless by Love's game.
How can you expect us
to behave and act modest?
How can you expect us
to stay at home, like good little boys?
How can you expect us
to enjoy being chained like mad men?
Oh, my Beloved, you will find us every night,
on your street,
with our eyes glued to your window,
waiting for a glimpse of your radiant face.


text:
'Tis the season for velvet dresses, metallic accordion pants and maybe a tulle skirt or two. Once you're clad in sequins and you've styled your Christmas curls the next important thing is how to dress your eyes. I've put together a few looks together in case you're after some inspiration to get you through the festive period.
Dinner and Drinks
The week after Christmas is always exciting dashing around seeing friends and family and fitting in movie days with the leftovers. It's the best excuse to dress up in something sparkly, or if you're having a pyjama day why not just add a little sparkle to your eye make up.
For this look I used a collection of shimmering eye shadows starting with a silver. Cover your lid and blend up to your brow bone. It's fun to play with shades in this look, silver acts as a perfect base for any other colours. I opted for a sparkling blue blending it into the crease about halfway along my eyelid. I then blended a complimentary grey in the crease and brushed a little on my lower lash line, then added a slick of black liquid liner. Finished with a few layers of mascara this would stand out even more with some fake lashes. This is a simple but festive look and you can easily opt for different colours to match your Christmas getup.
Products used: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette shade Verve, Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette shades; Slanted and Dagger, Chanel Écriture de Chanel Eyeliner Pen, Benefit They're Real Mascara
New Year's Eve
A festive season can't go by without a smoky eye look. New Year's Eve is the most exalted night of the year. It's a night for Prosecco-induced dancing and stealing a kiss at midnight. In the air hangs the hope for the new year and it's all pretty damn magical, as your eye make up should be.
As much as I love using shimmery products, such as in the look before, there's something about a matte smoky eye that I love. I brushed a white shadow all over the lid and into the crease, any pale shadow would work here. I then took a taupe into the crease and blended it slightly up to my brown bone, a grey or purple shadow would also work. On top of this I took a heavy black and blended the two, taking the black along my lower lash line as well. To make my eyes pop I sculpted a cat eye with a liquid liner. Add some mascara and a bold dark lip and you're ready for whatever the new year will bring. There's just something about a smoky eye and a flick of liner that makes me feel like I can do anything.
Products used: Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette shades; Thirteen and Password, Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette shade Blackout, Chanel Écriture de Chanel Eyeliner Pen, Benefit They're Real Mascara
New Year's Day
Whilst many of us will start the new year with a hangover I'm sure we'll quickly be up vowing to go jogging and drink green stuff. It might not last but it's the thought that counts, right? To match our fresh new outlook, a fresh make up look. A dewy foundation and glowing highlighter is just the trick for the new year complete with a bright eye look.
With a matte white I covered my eyelid. I then took a copper brown through the crease of my eye and blended it up towards my brown bone. Using a thin flat brush, I lined my upper and lower lash lines to widen the eye. After making sure the shadow was blended in the crease I added a few licks of mascara. Bronzed cheeks and nude lips work best with this brightening look. And now you're ready to take on the hangover.
Products used: Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette shades; Righteous, Tyranny and Vengence, Benefit They're Real Mascara
I hope this has given you a little make up inspiration for the season whether you prefer some sparkle or a smoky eye. What are your favourite festive make up looks and which products could you not do without?
-Hattie Cotmore


text: Manos Hatzidakis (Greek: Μάνος Χατζιδάκις) (October 23, 1925 - June 15, 1994) was a Greek composer and theorist of the Greek music. He was also one of the main prime movers of the "Éntekhno" song (along with Mikis Theodorakis). In 1960 he received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for his Song Never on Sunday from the film of the same n… Leia mais


text:
Visit Cambridgeshire county with a car rental from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With attractions like Grafham Water, Denny Abbey or Fitzwilliam Museum, you'll find there is a lot to discover. Rent a vehicle from one of our Cambridgeshire branches.
At Enterprise Rent-A-Car you won't find our prices cheaper anywhere else. So book you cor or van rental for Cambridgeshire today, and if you pre-pay, you can save even more.
Whether moving home or just transporting some flat-pack furniture in Cambridgeshire, Enterprise has a wide range of vans to hire.


text: 12.07.10 Turkish hotel goes for Bosch Security package AUTHOR: Inavate An hotel in Turkey has turned to Bosch Security Systems for its fire alarm, PA/emergency evacuation and CCTV. The Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Istanbul incorporates 262 rooms, a ballroom and seven conference rooms. The installers chose to install the Praesideo Public Address and Emergency Evacuation System from Bosch which has a direct connection to the company's Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series. The system is designed to provide perfect sound coverage and allows fast and safe evacuation of the premises in the event of an emergency. Praesideo controls 600 LHM 0606 ceiling loudspeakers, 50 LBC 3481/12 horn speakers and 20 LB1/UW06-FL cabinet speakers over 24 zones.The video surveillance system, comprising 48 LTC 1412/10 FlexiDome color cameras connected to three Divar Mid-Range digital video recorders, monitors all important areas of the hotel. The FlexiDome cameras are specifically designed for discrete video surveillance applications in indoor environments and their unobtrusive design is designed for effective surveillance without disturbing guests or hotel personnel.


text:
Scientology's personality test said I have "no real reason to live"
As published in The Daily Telegraph – Scientology's personality test said I have no reason to live -13/01/17 and Rationalist Society website
Stepping inside Scientology's Castlereagh Street headquarters in Sydney, with its images of erupting volcanoes and Star-Trek-style video pods, I feel like I'd been transported back into the realm of 1960's science-fiction.
Waist-coated attendants zip back and forth.
Soon, I'm looking down at Scientology's Oxford Capacity Analysis personality test: 200 often strangely worded questions, asking how I "feel RIGHT NOW" about a disparate range of issues.
"Does an unexpected action cause your muscles to twitch? "
"Do some noises 'set your teeth on edge'?"
"Do you browse through railway timetables, directories or dictionaries just for fun?"
"No," I answer, to all of these.
Pondering whether I "enjoy telling people the latest scandal about my associates", I'm distracted by the roped-off office of church founder, the late L. Ron Hubbard. Presumably, the great man beams in from out-of-galaxy from time to time.
Suddenly, a young man is talking.
"Hi, I'm Scott*, come and let's check out your results," he says.
"This graph indicates what you have told us about yourself", he says, reciting the standard preamble. "These results are not my opinion, but a factual, scientific analysis of your answers."
Pinpointing scores on a scale from -100 to +100 for ten personality traits, including items like 'Stable', 'Happy', and 'Composed', the graph divides them into regions for 'Normal', 'Desirable State' or 'Unacceptable State'.
My graph was disturbing to say the least: a mostly submerged iceberg, with only the tip rising above 'Unacceptable'.
Staggeringly, I scored the lowest possible -100 for 'Depressed', along with dire scores for 'Nervous', 'Critical', and 'Withdrawn'.
At first I laughed in surprise and embarrassment. Apparently, I am the most depressed person in the world.
But then, I recalled giving answers suggesting that I'm not depressed at all: answers indicating that I'm generally happy, I often sing or whistle just for the fun of it, I sleep well, I find it easy to relax, and I cope with the everyday problems of living quite well.
How did these answers fail to improve my worst-possible score for depression?
Scott said the analysis is a complex reading of all my answers.
"What this shows is there's something on your mind. You've got some problems in your life, right now."
"Have you had any breakups, or loss?"
Sure, I said, but haven't most people?
Noticing Scott reading from a printout, I asked if I could see it.
One after another, the page was filled with blunt, judgmental observations.
"You see no real reasons to live as your life is full of problems and difficulties that your despondent attitude prevents you from solving".
"You are completely irresponsible."
"You are very irritable and can become hysterical or violent in your actions."
And so on. No longer was I laughing.
Recommending urgent treatment in Scientology's Dianetics program, Scott brought out the books and the DVD's. I stopped him there. Explaining to Scott that he could put it down to my critical nature, but I simply didn't accept the report's findings.
Jokingly, Scott pointed to me -96 score for 'Critical.' We both laughed.
Scott gave me a copy of the printout, shook my hand, and then let me loose on central Sydney.
Seemingly, the personality test is calibrated to generally produce an alarming result. L. Ron Hubbard advocated reinforcing the "ruin" of the subject's personality, followed by advice on salvaging it by using Scientology. Regarded as manipulative and unethical by many psychology organisations, the test is not scientifically recognised, nor has it been substantiated using standard psychological methods.
As I left the Sydney building, I noticed what looked like Uni students in the lobby – and wondered how I'd have reacted to such a damning character assessment at such an impressionable age.
After a Daily Mail reporter undertook the test in 2003, she said felt like "curling up in a ball and never going out again."
Only a few hours after taking the test in 2008, Norwegian student Kaja Bordevich Ballo, took her own life by jumping from her 4th-storey dorm room window. Despite leaving a suicide note for her family apologising for not "being good at anything", the resulting police investigation failed to confirm a causative link to Scientology.
Still, looking at these smiling young faces, I want to tell them to get out of here.
After kidnapping his wife in 1951, L. Ron Hubbard was reportedly diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic by her doctors. This may explain Scientology's hostility to the field of psychiatry, which it describes as "an industry of death", and why the church spurns psychiatric drugs in favour of vitamin supplements, and spiritual practices.
The ramping up of advertising for free personality tests coincides with the recent opening of a $57 million 'Scientific Wonderland' in Chatswood, NSW, where Scientology will treat people with mental issues caused by depression, substance abuse and trauma.
Despite diagnosing and treating mental illness, Scientology escapes the regulation of health authorities because it offers its services under the guise of religion – that's how it continues to get away with claiming it's services are "factual", and "scientific" – without proper scrutiny. Surely, this is a loophole which needs closing.
Oxford Test Explanations Printout


text:
How to Start a Christmas Stocking Business
Making Christmas stockings is a fun craft project for the holidays. But if you are particularly good at making them, they can also be a source of extra income if you set up a Christmas stocking business. The most important thing is to plan your venture carefully to minimize stress and maximize profits.
Carefully conduct market research. Your must determine whether people are buying stockings and, if so, when the peak buying periods are in the months preceding Christmas. You should look for trends in your neighborhood and on the Internet. Visit local craft stores. Are the stores always fully stocked with Christmas stockings or do they fly off the shelves? On the Internet, use free market research tools like eBay's Terapeak to track how many people are selling Christmas stockings.
Determine precisely the product you want to sell. This should be based on your research and an assessment of your skills. You might want to make many simple stockings you can sell cheaply or fewer fancy ones that can fetch a higher price. Also, figure out how much money you want to put into your inventory. Make sure the cost (material, fees, shipping, etc.) of your product is less than the selling price. You want to make a profit, after all.
Creating a legitimate business entity is relatively easy. First decide what type of business you want (sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation). Businesses like this (seasonal and free-lance) are generally set up as sole proprietorships. Requirements vary from state to state, but you will have to apply for a business name and run a notice in the local newspaper.
Set up your own online store or run it through a third party like Yahoo! Having your own store gives you more control, but third party options have great functionality without the hassle of maintenance.
Start making your stockings to meet the inventory target you set.
Disseminate creative advertising. Put the word out on local community websites like Craigslist and forums that target craft makers and parents. If you blog about crafts, put up a post about your stockings. And make fliers to pass out to local businesses.
Sell your stockings. You should have some shipping supplies on hand to streamline the process. As orders come in, ship the stockings out. Monitor feedback from your customers to find ways to improve your service.
Photo Credits
- Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images


text:
As new ships are christened every year and new destinations become available, it is important that as a Cruise Specialist I keep up to date with all new training courses.
As you can see most of my certificates are in the name of Julie however I am known as Molly at cruise.co.uk.
CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
CLIA are the leading cruise training body in Europe, delivering award-winning training, seminars and events to the UK and Irish travel trade. They also operate the only official accreditation scheme in the UK and Ireland for cruise selling travel agents. Highest accreditation is a Master.
MSC Cruises
Princess Cruises
P & O Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises & Azamara Club Cruises
Silversea Cruises
All Discovery Cruising
MSC Cruises


text:
How to travel the world as a photographer or videographer
If you have an eye for composition and a steady hand, plus a little marketing sense, you can travel the world as a photographer or videographer. I did and still do. As a nomad I continually travel around the world. Part of my income is produced by what I shoot,...read more
How to write while traveling the world
If you have writing talent you can turn it into cash while traveling. And I am not just talking about blogging about your adventures (although blogging can be lucrative if done right). There are dozens if not hundreds of ways to make money using your laptop's keyboard...read more
Are RTW airline tickets really worth it?
Flights are one of the top three expenses a nomad will encounter in their journeys. Flights can be especially expensive if they are frequent or overseas. Continent-hopping can also be expensive if not handled with some thought. Of course there are ways to save. ...read more


text:
This hotter weather has me all excited for BBQ's and Garden Parties. Throw into the mix that Ian and I are moving in a couple of months and well you've got yourself a party.
Ian and I have never felt very proud of the house we live in now so we tend not to invite people round. It's going to be great to invite everyone around. Knocking back cocktails, eating good food and enjoying the weather. It wouldn't be a party without the right furniture and accessories. I've been searching the Internet for the perfect party pieces.
For me it's all about the fun bright colours. This 2-seater sofa from John Lewis is just perfect for adding a pop of colour to the garden. It looks comfy and I can imagine people fighting to sit there. Lights are another key element for me. They take the party through to the night. The Noma Garden Art lights are a great everyday light for the garden. Their vintage look would look right at home on my house. To add a bit of colour these multi coloured lights from Primark will look a treat.
Now I talked about knocking back cocktails and with a Dispenser like this Tesco one you could make a bulk amount so people can help themselves. I think it might be Pimms 'clock. Add these colourful tumblers from Primark and we're off. Lastly it wouldn't be a party without a sign telling you. This Next one is super cute and can be used all year round indoors and out.
These are the must haves for any garden party and I'm definitely going to have to get saving.


text:
"Where CFD is still often perceived as a complex, scientific discipline, FloWizard now brings the ability to rapidly model flows to all stages in the product design process," said Paul Bemis, Vice President of Marketing at Fluent. "With the release of FloWizard V2, and its availability on our unique Remote Simulation Facility (RSolve), we can now offer flow modeling solutions on large parallel clusters starting at only $7000 per year (US). Offering such a fully integrated solution using a 'pay as you go' delivery subscription service is yet another 'industry first' introduced by Fluent in the CAE industry."
FloWizard V2 introduces many new features, including CAD integration features that will benefit Unigraphics, SolidWorks, and Solid Edge users. Designs created using these tools can now be read directly without translation to intermediate, generic CAD file formats. New CAD and mesh file import formats are CATIA V5, NASTRAN, PATRAN, and ANSYS, ensuring compatibility with all major CAE software. Additional enhancements in FloWizard V2 are compressible flow physics, heat exchanger models, and new post-processing features including iso-surfaces, arbitrary plane cuts, and point probes, thus extending the range of problems that can be analyzed by designers. The new Web-based access to Fluent's remote simulation facility brings highly secure supercomputer performance to design engineers' desktops from anywhere in the world, freeing up their workstations for other tasks.
FloWizard is Fluent's revolutionary, general-purpose rapid flow modeling software. FloWizard's unique interface was created based on extensive usability studies at major corporations and it incorporates hundreds of years of in-house applied CFD experience from Fluent's worldwide experts. Its goal is to make the use of CFD among designers just as fast, easy and common as CAD software is today. FloWizard has been adopted in industrial corporations globally as the rapid flow modeling standard in their design departments.
By rapidly modeling fluid flows to determine a product's performance earlier in the design process, FloWizard users need fewer physical prototypes, can identify optimum designs sooner, and increase the efficiencies of their designs and engineering processes. Break-through rapid flow modeling features of FloWizard include "Guide Me" features; collaboration; automatic geometry clean up and meshing; flow volume extraction; a fully automated flow model setup and solution process; and automated post-processing, data extraction and report generation.
"Fluent has radically lowered the entry barriers to the broad based use of flow modeling with FloWizard V2," said Andre Bakker, the FloWizard Product Manager at Fluent. "It guides the user to rapidly turn a CAD model into a fluid flow analysis model. Gone are the long timeframes and considerable start-up costs associated with other companies' CFD software, thanks to FloWizard's high-level of automation and the new RSolve option."
Like all types of CAE software tools, CFD is being used earlier and more often in the product development process for design simulation, testing, and validation. Fluent is the world's largest provider of CFD software that is used for simulation, visualization, and analysis of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reactions - all complex processes and phenomena to deal with.
FloWizard is an automated flow modeling tool that lets non-specialists validate designs early in the product development cycle. FloWizard can be used to analyze fluid flow and heat transfer problems throughout development. Especially helpful for the non-specialist is FloWizard's user interface designed for ease of use, can be customized to meet specific needs.
One of the unique aspects of FloWizard is how it guides you through the entire flow simulation process. You begin by reading a CAD model. From there you are guided by the software that has automatic alerts for catching any suspicious inputs or questionable results and guides you on how to correct them.
FloWizard replaces complex CFD concepts and jargon with clear, logical questions. Based on these inputs, FloWizard chooses the appropriate mathematical models. The results are automatically output as HTML reports that can be brought into a spreadsheet or other data analysis software. This guidance that allows for more reliable answers, regardless of the user's flow modeling experience, is one of the things that sets FloWizard apart.
It also offers peer-to-peer collaboration. With this feature, you can connect to a shared session with others in your organization, or you can connect with third parties, or business partners. You can transfer control of the session to any participating user, who can then make changes, which are seen by all. Each user retains the capability to change the view of the geometry, look at parameters and properties, and view results.
The company claims that no matter what CAD software you use, FloWizard can handle its geometry. Automated tools help you in extracting the flow volume, simplifying the geometry by removing unwanted details, and creating the computational mesh. If you already use meshing software, FloWizard can read in complete computational meshes also. FloWizard fits into your design and engineering process.
On the service side, with FloWizard you can shift computationally-intensive tasks away from your computer to Fluent's remote simulation facility (RSolve). This service improves efficiency because it reduces turnaround time by running large calculations on a parallel computing cluster. The "pay-as-you-go" model lets you purchase CPU time to run your simulations on Fluent's parallel computers via a secure, high bandwidth communications link.
For upward compatibility, FloWizard generates files that are compatible with Fluent's flagship CFD software, FLUENT This capability lets you move back and forth between FloWizard and FLUENT as dictated by fidelity needs or the complexity of the analysis for detailed virtual prototyping.
All in all, a comprehensive means for performing CFD.
The Week's Top 5At MCADCafé we track many things, including the stories that have attracted the most interest from our subscribers. Below are the five news items that were the most viewed during last week.
Drive for Robot Autonomy Key Trend In Global Emerging Robotics Technology
Autonomy is the latest buzzword in the field of emerging robotics technologies. Researchers all over the world are directing their efforts toward incorporating greater autonomy to enable robots to make more coherent decisions independently. Besides being incapable of survival in an outdoor environment, robots cannot make decisions out of the matrix of choices available in their internal programs. Now, market participants such as iRobot work towards creating more autonomous and intelligent machines as companies move robots from indoor to outdoor environments. For example, autonomy is crucial for defense applications such as ground warfare where robotics plays a vital role. With a single robot performing multiple functions, there is also an urgent need for a standardized platform to integrate the different software modules. There are industry-wide initiatives toward standardization of software solutions. For example, software that enables developers to effortlessly assimilate different software components and hardware to create customized personal robots.
Leading Northwest Aerospace Supplier Chooses NX
QPM Aerospace Inc., a northwest aerospace supplier located in Monroe, WA, has chosen and completed the implementation of NX from UGS Corp. as their standard tool for CNC programming. "We chose NX as our standard CAD/CAM tool for its ability to automate a variety of our machining processes as well as provide us the flexibility to program both simple and complex (5 axis & mill-turn) parts," says Bill Manwiller, engineer/programming lead for QPM.
Aerospace Employment Growth Continues
Statistics compiled by AIA's Aerospace Research Center in June after the first two quarters of this year showed total aerospace employment at 618,400. This compares to 607,300 in December 2004. AIA President and CEO John Douglass said the trend is not unexpected after last year's job rebound, adding that it underscores the industry's important place in the national economy. Aerospace employment had been falling steadily since the early 1990s as a result of the end of the Cold War and other factors. It hit a 50-year low of 579,700 in February of 2004, but then immediately started a sustained rebound, adding 27,400 jobs by the end of the year. The employment statistics, which come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, include workers in aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, propulsion, and parts, as well as search, detection, and navigation instruments. The aerospace and defense industry is the leading net exporter of manufactured goods, with a positive foreign trade balance of $31 billion last year.
ENGINEERING.com Announces Purchase of Intellectual Property Rights to Alventive Software
ENGINEERING.com Inc. announced that it has purchased Alventive engineering collaboration software and related intellectual property from BlueSky Solutions, LLC. The Alventive software allows engineers to share project plans, documents, drawings and changes with other project participants whether they are across the hall or around the world. The Alventive software represents the core of ENGINEERING.com's hosted Collaboration Suite software offering.
CAD Systems Unlimited Releases New Version Of Slick! ViewPlus
CAD Systems Unlimited Inc. has released an updated version of Slick! ViewPlus. The new version adds viewing and batch printing support to Autodesk DWF files. The update is free to existing licensed Slick! ViewPlus users. A free evaluation copy is available from http://www10.mcadcafe.com/link/display_detail.php?link_id=12890. Slick! ViewPlus is priced at $99 per end-user license. Volume pricing is available.
Jeffrey Rowe is the editor and publisher of MCADCafé and MCAD Weekly Review. He can be reached here or 408.850.9230.
This WeekLead Story
- MatrixOne Positioned As PLM Mindshare Leader In New PLM Industry Market Report
- Mathsoft and National Instruments Provide Advanced Joint Calculation And Measurement Solutions
- Autodesk Reports Record Revenues
- Offer Made For INCAT International plc by Tata Technologies Inc.
- GEMU Chooses SolidWorks 3D Mechanical Design Software For Valve Design And Manufacturing
- Real-time Part Inspection Using 3D Scanners Becomes Possible With rapidformXO Verifier LiveInspect
- Market-Leading Manufacturer Of Gun Scopes Completes The Implementation Of NX For Machining Tooling And Prototypes
- NPO Saturn Selects LMS Test.Lab For Dynamic Testing Of Jet Engines
- UGS Partner Program Adds 43 Members In First Half Of 2005
- The MathWorks To Deliver Technical Presentations At 2005 American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics Forum
- Cadig Releases AutoTable 3.2 For AutoCAD
- Ansoft Announces Optimetrics v4
- Aras Achieves Microsoft .NET Connected Status -- First Comprehensive Enterprise PLM Solution Based Entirely On .NET
- Actify Expands 2D & 3D Importer Offering
- Stratasys and Joe Gibbs Racing Partnership Leads To Recent NASCAR Winning Streak
- Clemson University Selects think3 For Teaching 3D Packaging Design
- Agile Customers Win Start Magazine's Technology & Business Awards
- Missler Software present at Emo
- Cimatron Ltd. Reports Q2 2005 Results
- 3DCADTips.com Tops 10,000 Resources And Adds 3D Models
- Altair Engineering And Scali Partner To Deliver Infrastructure And Workload Management Tool
- Successful Strategies For Competing In A Low-Cost Manufacturing World
- Aerospace Orders, Shipments, Backlog Show Increases
- Akrion Ships GAMA System To Leading MEMS Manufacturer
- Luke Air Force Base Installs Night Vision Goggle Simulation System Powered By SGI
- INSEQ Executes Manufacturing Agreement With Ovation Products
- Visteon To Expand Manufacturing Operations In Slovakia With Focused Factory For Kia
- Adept Technology To Webcast Its Q4 Fiscal 2005 Earnings
- Transbotics Secures Upgrade Order For Existing Automotive Laser Guided Vehicle System
- National Center For Defense Manufacturing And Machining Awarded $24.3M Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract
- ImageID To Feature Visidot AIDC Technology As An Alternative To RFID For Automotive Industry
- American Standard Goes Live On Workbrain For Manufacturing
- 2005 Collaborative Technology Conference Builds On Successful Inaugural Event
- Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Record Q2 Sales
- TRW Plans To Close Sterling Heights, Michigan Manufacturing Facility
- Surface Technology Systems Wins Order From Bosch For New Pegasus Deep Reactive Ion Etch (DRIE) System
- MSC.Software Appoints Glenn Wienkoop President And COO
- Former Siebel And Oracle Executive Appointed Head Of Omniture EMEA
- Altair Engineering Expands Board Of Directors
- Adept Technology Names VP Of Worldwide Sales


text:
Carrick-on-Suir beginners cycling league
Iverk Produce Carrick Wheelers will once again promote a Beginners and Underage League in May and June this year for ten to sixteen year olds. It will run for 6 weeks commencing on Monday evening May 14 in Faugheen village, Carrick-on-Suir. All that participants need is a roadworthy bicycle and a helmet.
2012 is the 5th year of this league which has been generously sponsored since the beginning by Ó Ceallacháin's Bar and Bistro. In 2010, the South Tipperary Sports Partnership also came on board and the final race of the series was held in National Bike Week for the last two years.
There will be two races each week – one lap and 3 laps of a safe 2.2 miles circuit used for the 'Faugheen 50' race. Registration takes place at 7pm, with racing beginning at 7.15. All racing will end at approximately 8pm.
The handicapper has a knack of ensuring that a number of riders will still be in contention for overall honours up to the final week of the league. Week 1 will be an individual time trial, and the other 5 weeks will be road races. To facilitate those who may have to miss one event, the best 4 performances will count for points.
Please note that for insurance reasons, no under 10s are permitted to race on the open road.
In 2008, our winners were Paddy Bartley and Eamonn Maher. Jack Hickey and Kellie O'Donnell were victorious in 2009 and in 2010 Jack Conroy and Sean Hahessy topped the podium. Last year, Luke Dunne and Elizabeth Moloney emerged victorious.
Both Sean Hahessy and Michael O'Loughlin who have raced in the league for the last five years have received call-ups to the Irish National junior and youth squads.
As the event is generously sponsored, entry is free. All that is required is a roadworthy bicycle and a helmet. Iverk Produce Carrick Wheelers even has a limited number of racing bikes which we will loan to promising cyclists who are interested in racing. So, on Monday evenings, Faugheen is the place to be.
For further information, contact Paul on 086 8718433 or see www.carrickwheelers.com.


text:
A woman fights ageing in a way which men do not. There is something deeply psychologically important to a woman in her looks and the alteration in physical beauty that accompanies the transition into middle age and beyond is often disturbing and humiliating for her. Yet celebrity figures like Elizabeth Taylor, Raquel Welch and Joan Collins have shown that traditional beliefs in when a woman looks her age have to be revised considerably.
The battle against ageing really begins before the menopause. And as I advise all patients, anti-ageing is really only about good general health. To the degree you eat the right foods, take adequate nutritional supplements, minimize stress, exercise regularly and form good sleep habits, to that degree you are engaged in anti-ageing. But there is one extra dimension for a woman – hormones!
A woman's life is controlled by hormones in a way which is much more pronounced than the male. Imbalances can wreak havoc with a woman's psyche, persona and physical well-being. Traditionally, this has been ignored or written off as mere "womanish" things; scorn or impatience has more often been handed out than sympathy and effective care. Science has, until recently, largely failed the fair sex. Self-prescribing and the search for "alternatives" is a sure sign that the mainstream is out of tune with the problem.
We understand things a little better now. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), though seen as a menace by some, has transformed many women's lives from hell into something more normal. It is our certain belief that we will come to understand more and more about this aspect of health physiology and that the benefits will increase as we do so. It is an especial interest for many scientists and doctors that we try to find as many natural regulatory methods as possible.
In the anti-ageing context, HRT has already made significant inroads. Use, however, is concentrated on the immediate post-menopausal period. It is a somewhat adventurous doctor that tries to use his or her understanding of physiology to help a woman in her sixties or beyond cope with the manifestations of declining hormones.
Most doctors take the attitude "Why should we bother. Age and the accompanying symptoms are inevitable and we shouldn't interfere". This is just another failure to bring aid under the guise of science.
With the steadily rising life expectancy and the emergence of the science of anti-ageing, we have been forced to review many attitudes and standards. With countless examples of people being happy, healthy, energetic and sexually active into their 70s, 80s and even beyond, it is no longer valid to leave people to suffer unwanted symptoms on the phoney grounds that they are somehow "supposed to" have them.
Age is not a prison or a penance (even though it has been viewed that way in the past).
With the advance of years, women suffer a decline in their vital sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. After giving due attention to establishing and maintaining good general health and vigour, it makes sense to restore levels of these hormones to more youthful levels. Oestrogen-like activity in particular is important, in that it protects against loss of bone density and heart disease. Diminished secretion of oestrogen may result in a degree of masculinization, which is unacceptable. More importantly, it may mean the woman is assuming a male risk profile of heart attacks and stroke.
The trouble is that oestrogen is perceived as dangerous, owing to the role it plays in stimulating certain tumours. This is only half scientific; you will readily see that women in their teens and twenties, with floods of these "dangerous" hormones in their blood, do not have a higher incidence of cancer of the cervix or breast.
However, we know for sure that after the Women's Health Initiative Prempro study, published in 2002, breast cancer rates in the US fell by a dramatic 15%. This is almost certainly because women millions of women stopped taking Prempro, a synthetic meonpausal hormone replacement therapy. The WHI study, a large clinical trial looking at Prempro, made by Wyeth, found that women taking the estrogen-containing drug had higher breast cancer rates and more heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. Within six months, the drug's sales had fallen by 50 percent.
Following this (the very next year), the incidence of the all breast cancer types, started to downturn and dropped by 7 percent in 2003, or about 14,000 cases, according to a recent report by the National Cancer Institute. This is the first time that breast cancer rates have fallen significantly since 1945. Up till now, the rates had climbed steadily (despite all the propaganda that we were supposed to be "winning" the Cancer War!)
The biggest decrease overall was seen in women ages 50 to 69. That is the group most likely to have been taking menopausal hormones.
Predictably, the Wyeth spokesperson Candace Steele was quickly on the case, trying to fudge the issue by arguing that "breast cancer is a complex disease and the causes are not known."
And, Steele added, "clearly, more studies are warranted." Too bad they didn't do these extra studies years ago then, when they started selling Prempro!
Until 2002, as many as a third of American women over age 50 were taking menopausal hormones. The drugs could relieve symptoms like hot flashes, and were thought to protect against heart disease. Because the pills were known to slow bone loss, some women used them to prevent osteoporosis. Some women and doctors also believed, without any good evidence, that the pills could keep skin youthful, preserve memory and make women energetic.
The use of estrogen to treat menopause took off in 1966, when a doctor, Robert Wilson, wrote the best-selling book "Feminine Forever" and flew across the country promoting it. He insisted that estrogen could keep women young, healthy and attractive.
He was wrong; he made his millions. And women died. Remember that when you are tempted to buy Suzanne Somers' book, with the fake touched up photo on the cover. Given the context, I take deliberately removing signs of her aging, which are clearly present when you see her in person, to be little more than lying to get more book sales. It's the "Feminine Forever" story all over again but under a different guise.
She is promoting that so-called "bio-identical hormones" are a valid replacement. Most plant exatracts are a fraud and have little effect. Soy isoflavones, for example, tested double-blind with strict scientific vigor, had no benefit over the placebo. Black cohosh has little mroe than zero effect but is dangerous to the liver.
However, a new wonder substance has suddenly emerged and is getting alternative doctors who care about this issue (including me) quite excited. It saves me having to explain all other herbal sources!
It's called Pueraria mirifica, a new wonder herb from Thailand. In fact someone has jokingly called it H.R.T = herbal remedy from Thailand!
Rather than repeat myself, let's go to this new page and talk some more about it: pueraria mirifica
Copyright © 2009 -2012 Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby MD. All Rights Reserved. If you want to use any article from this site, you may do so, providing you copy it in full and unmodified form, with a clear reference to this website, contact information, and unequivocal acknowledgement of Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby's copyright ownership. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and is a legal offence.
Unless otherwise stated, information in these pages has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. No product or procedure referred to is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you require authorized medical advice, consult your legal, licensed physician.


text:
Audi A4
since 1994 of release
Repair and car operation
A4 Audi
+ Running gear
+ Regular servicing
+ Engines
+ Turbo-supercharging
+ exhaust System
+ cooling System
+ Fuel tank and fuel pump
+ Air filter and absorption channels
+ injection System
+ Coupling
+ Transmission and main transfer
+ Suspension bracket of wheels and steering
+ Brakes
+ Wheels and tires
+ Electrotechnical equipment
- Ignition system
That provides ignition
When there is an ignition of a fuel and air mix?
Different systems of ignition
So there is an ignition spark
Executive body
System brain
The signals arriving in the control unit
Detonation adjustment
Be careful in the address with ignition
Works on ignition system
Search of malfunctions in ignition
Ignition distributor
Knot of a high voltage
Replacement of spark plugs
Right choice of spark plugs
Check of the moment of ignition
+ Lighting
+ Alarm equipment
+ Tools and devices
+ Heating and ventilation
+ body Details
+ Salon
Search of malfunctions
Technical characteristics
Replacement of spark plugs
The plan of maintenance provides replacement of candles through each 60 000 km or every three years – that comes earlier. The time interval prevents emergence of defect at the expense of aging at small run.
Dismantle of spark plugs
«Person of a spark plug»
Spark plugs in a certain degree are witnesses of process of combustion in the engine. («The person of a candle») it is possible to determine by appearance of a top of a candle, the engine how optimum works. Previously it is necessary to warm up thoroughly the car on the rural road or on the highway. Check after movement on short distance can lead to the wrong conclusion. Look at an insulator top with an average electrode and on lateral electrodes:
Distance between electrodes
The fuel and air mix and exhaust gases promote corrosion of metal electrodes of spark plugs. And the high voltage at a proskakivaniye of a spark tears off from them the smallest particles of metal therefore the distance between electrodes of spark plugs over time increases. In the presence of candles with three electrodes the spark of ignition can "find" the shortest way. Therefore almost it is not required to turn in electrodes.


text:
Bank anywhere. Anytime.
We know our members have busy lives. With work, family and friends, you can't visit a branch every time you have a question about your accounts or services. That's why we offer a full suite of online banking services. From the browser of your PC or smartphone, you can pay bills, transfer funds, open new accounts, and apply for our credit cards and loans, anytime and anywhere.
Want to make it even easier to access your account on the go? There's an app for that. Our new LMCU Mobile smartphone app is incredibly secure, incredibly simple, and ready wherever and whenever you are!
Download today from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Online Banking
Already a member and need to register for online banking?
Bill Pay
Bill Pay allows you to pay bills directly from your checking account without having to write a check, find a stamp, and mail a payment. It's safe, secure and easy to use. Check out our Live Demo version of Bill Pay to see how convenient it is.
Mobile Banking App
Now you can access your accounts and deposit checks anytime, anywhere from your mobile device.
Open an account online
Open an account online in minutes!
Apply for a mortgage online
Take the first step in getting your mortgage by applying online with LMCU.
Apply for a consumer loan
Looking for a credit card, auto loan or personal loan? You can apply quickly and easily.
Make a mortgage payment online
myLoans is the easy way to pay your mortgage using a credit card or through ACH.
eStatements & eNotices
View your monthly account statement and notices securely and quickly online. Typically eStatements are available by the third day of each month.
Create custom account alert messages to be sent to your phone, email, or both.


text:
Despite the possibility of scary winter weather, almost 150 people attended The Couchiching Conservancy Annual General Meeting on Saturday, January 28th at Lakehead University.
Those in attendance watched presentations on our conservation efforts from 2011 as well as our plans for the upcoming year and beyond.
Among the highlights was an impassioned presentation from Gord Ball who introduced the Heartwood Fund, a new venture developed by the Past Presidents group. The Heartwood Fund enables concerned citizens to contribute towards an endowment fund to help ensure the financial stability of the organization in the future. To find out how you can be a part of this new program, see the Heartwood Fund section on this website.
Mark Bisset, Executive Director introduced our newly designed website created through the efforts of staff from Downtown Computers.
There were other activities as well: a membership table, raffle tickets for a bird carving donated by David A. Homer, displays of conservancy programs and products, information on the Carden Nature Festival, and of course, a chance to meet others who care about the environment.
The meeting wrapped up with a lively and entertaining presentation from Kevin Callan, "The Happy Camper". The theme of his talk was: "Wilderness Pleasures" Using personal videos and images from across the province, Kevin helped everyone understand why we love wilderness so much — a reminder to some, and a reason for others, to head out and enjoy our time in nature.
At the conclusion of his presentation, special prizes donated by Casino Rama were presented to several lucky audience members.
After the meeting, everyone gathered over coffee and sweets to socialize and speak further with representatives from the Conservancy.
Thanks to everyone who came out and we look forward to seeing you in 2013.


text:
hether your passion for the outdoors includes cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, running, rock climbing, ski touring, snowshoeing or adventuring on the water Winthrop Mountain Sports has you covered. A Methow Valley institution for more than forty years we are proud to offer the kind of thoughtful, attentive, and informed service that matches every customer with the gear that truly suits their individual needs. Open all year so our friendly, dedicated staff can help you make the most of your visit to the Methow.
"Excellent service and a great product selection keep us coming back. My favorite sports shop in the Methow"
"Great gear and they always take time to help you."