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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth
Title: Allegiant
Book: #3
Author: Veronica Roth
Genre: Dystopian
Goodread's description:
The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.
But Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.
This is a long due review, but if you are one of the few that has not read the Divergent series yet, maybe this will encourage you. If you follow my blog, you'll know I'm a huge fan of the Divergent series and the dystopian genre in general; but that I hate when a series comes to an end.
Allegiant is the last book in the best selling, young-adult dystopian trilogy. Although, I waited to read the book because I was denying that the series must end, Allegiant doesn't leave you feeling like there should be more to tell. It is a wholesome story and ends in the most logical and ethical way, under the circumstances.
A lot of new information is given about the story, which changes how you look upon the world and the characters within it. In other reviews I have seen that some readers do not like the changes within this book but I agree with how Veronica handled the story. She managed to create a world so abstract to the one we live in and make it flawlessly believable.
Although there is less action than the former books, as a reader you are compelled to read on for more information to understand the whole truth of their world. A stronger focus is put onto the relationship between Tris and Tobias, that suffers a lot due to the drastic changes in their world and environment.
Allegiant tackles the disputes between families, overcoming differences and genetic boundaries. This is where young readers can learn a lot from how the characters handle these situations.
The story is laced with betrayal as the characters discover each layer of lies that they have been brought up to live by. We experience this along with the characters and it makes us wonder if we too are being controlled by society or a higher power.
The enemies that were established in book #1 and #2 seem minor compared to the real enemies which are revealed in Allegiant. The world expands and seems scarier and bigger than ever before and the characters begin to crave the isolation they fought against in the beginning.
Tris continues to resemble a strong female character in the series that is selfless, brave and most importantly human. She is a great character for young adults to read, relate to and aspire towards.
Roth resolves the ending by sacrificing a huge part of the series, and I think it works, but others may find this ending heart breaking and wrong. It is a lesson to learn that things must be sacrificed and changed for a better outcome.
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
'ASK ME' Blog Tour Stop: Guest Post by Kimberly Pauly
Please welcome Kimberly Pauly to the blog today!
As part of her new book's blog tour, today we feature a guest post from her.
Kimberly Pauley is the award-winning author of Sucks to Be Me, which was honored on the YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers list, and a paranormal mystery starring an oracle, called Ask Me.
Born in California, she has lived everywhere from Florida to Chicago and has now gone international to live in London with her husband and son. She is also the founder of YA Books Central, one of the first and largest teen book websites in the world.
Visit her online at www.kimberlypauley.com
Today, Kimberly has written a guest post about who she would cast as Will!
Today, Kimberly has written a guest post about who she would cast as Will!
Will from ASK ME is 18 and you could call him the King of the School. That doesn't mean everything's perfect for him, of course, though on the outside people definitely assume that he's got everything going for him. He's middle height, blondish hair, blue-eyed, and has a slim build. You know, kind of the classic American good looking kid.
The inspiration picture I have pinned on Pinterest for him (there are a few, but this was the main one) is of actor Christopher Atkins of Blue Lagoon fame. But, strangely enough given that the other main boy character in the book is named Alex, the two current day actors I can picture playing Will are Alex Black and Alex Pettyfer (though Alex P. might be a little tall for Will).
They've both got the right hair and the right eyes -- intense eyes! Charming smiles, but also the ability to look really serious. And, perhaps most importantly, they always look at ease with themselves. Confident. Because Will has that air of being in the know, of being in charge.
Thanks very much to Kimberly for stopping by at Words on the Shelf today. It was a pleasure to have you!
Good luck with the rest of the tour.
To find out more visit her pages:
Sunday, April 06, 2014
Sunday 30th Divergent Premiere Review!
Hey guys,
Sorry this is a week late, I'm up to my neck in University work. But only a week left until Easter break! But I would really like to share this amazing experience with you and if you couldn't make it I hope you're not too jealous, because you've probably been and watched it by now. If you have let me know your thoughts.
Premiere Review
Sorry this is a week late, I'm up to my neck in University work. But only a week left until Easter break! But I would really like to share this amazing experience with you and if you couldn't make it I hope you're not too jealous, because you've probably been and watched it by now. If you have let me know your thoughts.
Premiere Review
On Sunday 30th March, I attended the premiere of the Divergent movie. As a reviewer for Harper Collins, who publishes the novels of the Divergent series, I was given two free tickets to the movie. (HUGE THANK YOU HARPER COLLINS. LOVE YOU FOREVER)
Divergent, (as many of you will know) is a film adaptation of Veronica Roth's dystopian novel that was released in 2011. To my biggest delight, Veronica was present on the red carpet, wearing a stunning black dress. Joining her at the premiere were the stars of the movie Theo James, Shailene Woodley, Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Kate Winslet. Hmmm Theo is dreamy and Shailene is the definition of gorgeous. Shailene is also the star of the soon to be released and highly anticipated The Fault in our Stars, (fan girls) adapted from John Green's best selling novel. I honestly cannot wait for this film to be released. And have you heard the news? John announced on twitter that Paper Towns is also going to be adapted into a movie (and he will be directing! whatttt?!) Back to the review... Shaliene may soon be the biggest young female actress in the film industry. (She's also in The Spectacular Now, which myself and my boyfriend really enjoyed)
The premiere was held in the Leicester Square Odeon, London. (May I add, this was my first time ever visiting London... little country town girl visiting the big city). Kate Winslet was heard being interviewed on the red carpet saying that the red carpet felt bigger than the one at this year's Baftas'. I was overwhelmed to be present at such a huge event and to be so close to people I admired so much (more Veronica for me, more the singer from the Pussycat dolls for my bestfriend haha). Hundreds of fans surrounded the red carpet and the queue for ticket holders was miles long. But the movie, was soooo worth the wait. It was inspirational to see so many people love a book, the author and its characters so deeply. I felt in young adult fiction heaven.
People were offered the chance to have the 'fan experience'. This involved taking faction tests, which exist in Divergent's society. Actors dressed up to play the roles of certain factions within the book, bringing the world to the fans. Unfortunately my boyfriend could not make the event (we would have totally acted like kids and joined in). I was with my best friend, who didn't want to take part, which is fair enough we are 19.
Those of us who had tickets to the premiere of the movie walked the red carpet with the actors (but unfortunately were unable to meet them) to get into the cinema. Here is our awesome walking-red-carpet-seflie:
We were asked to pick a faction band out of: Divergent, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, Erudite and Candour. These bands determined where we sat in the cinema. We chose to be Dauntless, the faction in which the main character (Tris) choses, and this lead to getting high-fives from the Dauntless dress-up actors on the red carpet. I don't believe I am Dauntless, but I guess I would like to be that brave, I'm more Amity to be honest.
When we got inside, we found the factions were sectioned into seats and the seats had t-shirts the colours of the factions on them. (free t-shirts!) Therefore as Dauntless I had a black t-shirt.
Before the movie began the director, Neil Burger came on to introduce the stars of the movie and Veronica. It was a great atmosphere and being able to be so close to an author I admired was inspirational. I wish I could have met her. The fans went wild for Veronica and the stars.
Dystopian is my favourite kind of young adult fiction and the Divergent series is the best dystopian that I have read. Read my Divergent and Insurgent review here. (I plan to read Allegiant, a christmas present from my boyfriend, in the Easter holidays.) I therefore was extremely thrilled to attend the premiere, but I went into the cinema with a lot of expectations.
The movie adaptation did not disappoint. IT WAS AMAZING. I had read the book three years ago and watching the movie was like reliving how I had interpreted the story within my head. It was incredible, I can't describe the feeling. The movie really stays true to Veronica Roth's novel, much to the appreciation of Divergent fans and my appreciation!
I found the actors fit the roles perfectly and that the soundtrack left me on the edge of my seat for most of the film. (I now have some of the music, I loved the songs that much, they remind me of how I felt when I watched the film.) There were moments when I read the novel that made me cry and the same emotions were felt, is not intensified when watching the film. I did try not to cry in a room full of hundreds of strangers though.
I think for those who have not read Divergent but go on to watch it in cinemas, after the UK release on April 4th, will fall in love with the series too. I know most of you will be lovers of Divergent and I hope you have watched the film. This is defiantly one for the dvd collection when it comes out (and I don't own many dvd's). I believe Divergent is a stronger dystopian than the Hunger Games and will go on to achieve greater success.
Thanks again to Harper Collins
for sending me there.
Thursday, April 03, 2014
EXODUS 2022: Blog Tour including authors TOP TEN TELEVISION SERIES
A big welcome to Kenneth G. Bennett as Exodus's blog tour stops here today.
Author: Kenneth G. Bennett
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller (pre-apocalypse)
Audience: NA/Adult
Release date: May 20th, 2014
Publisher: Booktrope Publishing
Joe Stanton is in agony. Out of his mind over the death of his young daughter. Or so it seems.
Unable to contain his grief, Joe loses control in public, screaming his daughter's name and causing a huge scene at a hotel on San Juan Island in Washington State. Thing is, Joe Stanton doesn't have a daughter. Never did. And when the authorities arrive they blame the 28-year-old's outburst on drugs.
What they don't yet know is that others up and down the Pacific coast—from the Bering Sea to the Puget Sound—are suffering identical, always fatal mental breakdowns.
With the help of his girlfriend—the woman he loves and dreams of marrying—Joe struggles to unravel the meaning of the hallucination destroying his mind. As the couple begins to perceive its significance—and Joe's role in a looming global calamity—they must also outwit a billionaire weapons contractor bent on exploiting Joe's newfound understanding of the cosmos, and outlast the time bomb ticking in Joe's brain.
And now... Kenneth's Top Ten favourite television series. Do you have any in common with him? What series are on your Top Ten list?
1 Cosmos
2 Breaking Bad
3 The Simpsons
4 Monty Python's Flying Circus
5 Star Trek
6 Twilight Zone
7 Lost
8 24
9 Legend of Sleepy Hollow
10 Myth Busters
Kenneth G. Bennett is the author of the young adult novels, THE GAIA WARS and BATTLE FOR CASCADIA, and the new sci-fi thriller, EXODUS 2022. A wilderness enthusiast who loves backpacking, skiing and kayaking, Ken enjoys mysteries, science fiction, action adventure stories and, most especially, novels that explore the relationship between humans and the wild. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son and two hyperactive Australian Shepherds.
THE GAIA WARS series was optioned for film by Identity Films, LA in 2012, and both GAIA and BATTLE have been featured as Top 100 Bestsellers in Teen Literature and Fiction on Amazon. Kirkus Reviews called THE GAIA WARS
"A solid first entry of a promising, imaginative new
young-adult fantasy series featuring a well-crafted character."
The giveaway is tour wide and includes these prizes:
- 1 Kindle Fire
- 15 Signed Paperbacks
A big thank you to Kenneth for stopping by at Words on The Shelf today for his book blog tour! Be sure to follow the rest of the tour, happy reading.
Book links:
LibraryThing: https://www.librarything.com/work/14672242
Buy links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Exodus-2022-Kenneth-G-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00IRL8O2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394549551&sr=8-1&keywords=exodus+2022
Author links:
website: www.kennethgbennettbooks.com
Facebook: Kenneth G. Bennett, Author
Twitter: @kennethgbennett
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Her Dark Master Victoria Ashford fears she'll become an old maid, but she'd rather embrace spinsterhood than be forced to marry an eligible gentleman just to make a match. Like any young woman, she dreams of romance and marrying a man she loves-but this seems unlikely, as the man she loves, her brother's best friend Lord Matthew Corwin, has no intentions to marry. To make up for the lack of passion in her life, Tori writes salacious articles and stories for a pornographic magazine, The Opal. She longs to experience what she's only written about, so one night after overhearing her brother's plans to accompany Matthew to a brothel, Tori masks herself and pretends to be a whore.
Matthew is captivated with the 'whore', but when he learns of the deception, he's determined to discover her real identity. He's shocked when he realises it's Tori, but soon he plots a way to punish her for her very forward behaviour. At the same time, Tori is receiving notes from a mysterious man who seeks to blackmail her. Revelations about Tori's family only make Matthew more determined to claim her as his bride-but when the blackmailer kidnaps her, Matthew must rush to Tori's rescue!
What a great read! Her Dark Master is a fantastic novel, full of high society, hot sex and intriguing mystery set in the Regency period. Tori is a spirited heroine who's caught between being a dutiful daughter and doing what she wants. Her struggle to marry for love rather than for social advantage makes her a very sympathetic character.
The love scenes are scorching, and Matthew is an incredibly sexy and dominant hero. The blackmail plot keeps tension simmering throughout the story, building to an explosive finale. Jennifer August has written a real cracker-this is a keeper for sure.
Reviewed by: Maija
Her Dark Master
Rating: 4 Cups!
Never one to back down from a challenge, Victoria Ashford is much more mischievous and daring than what is considered proper by anyone's standard. She can barely contain the passion burning in her heart, and writing is the only outlet she has for her inner harlot.
The lies and machinations of his former fiancé left Matthew Corwin with a very strong distrust for women. Not to say he does not love their bodies, but that is as far as he is willing to have them in his life.
Tori has wanted Matthew for as long as she can remember, and as she nears her twenty-first birthday, desperation is seeping into her soul. Her mother is fed up with her, and has finally fulfilled her threats of finding Tori a husband, but the man in question makes her skin crawl. As the younger sister of his best friend, Matthew has always kept his distance from Tori, but unfortunately the irritating little urchin has grown into a magnificent and sensual beauty. Try as he might, Matthew cannot keep Tori out of his thoughts, but as the time draws near for her to wed, he becomes increasingly aware of just how much he needs her special touch.
A little bondage and blackmail go a long way to making this story thoroughly irresistible. Tori is spunky and full of sass, except when it comes to her mother, then she seems uncharacteristically docile. With Matthew, however, she really comes to life, and together they are flat-out fantastic.
What a fabulous debut for author Jennifer August, and I can only hope it is the first of many!
~~Lototy Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

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New York Giants safety and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens are, like, what? Twelve-year-olds? Millionaire middle-schoolers? Because in case you haven't been following this "story," seems the two men are fighting over a finger -- as in, did T.O. shoot Wilson the bird during Sunday night's game at Texas Stadium.
Word of the brou-so-what broke yesterday on ProFootbballTalk.com, which is kind of The Drudge Report of the NFL. Today it makes it to Newsday, which reports:
Safety Gibril Wilson confirmed Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens made an obscene gesture to Wilson on the second of Owens' touchdown catches, prompting Wilson to shove Owens out of the back of the end zone. "I guess we're not really fond of each other," Wilson said. "Ever since last year, I guess. But it's over with. [The personal foul] was a real stupid play by me and I know better."
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Only, Clarence Hill in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes today that T.O. denies the whole thing:
Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens denied a report on ProFootballtalk.com which said the late hit given by Giants defensive back Gibril Wilson in the fourth quarter was prompted by a vulgar hand gesture.
Owens said he extended his index finger, signaling No. 1 as he ran into the end zone for a 47 yard touchdown -- nothing else.
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The Rogue Ginger's Eco-Friendly Adventure
And how you too can ditch the plastic
Are you curious about what it's like to cut plastic out of your daily life? Called to action by the excesses of plastic waste, Erin Rhoads started blogging as The Rogue Ginger to track her journey in cutting out plastic. We asked Rhoads about what inspired her to strive for an eco-friendly lifestyle, and she shared some of her tips to making it work!
Where are you from and how has that influenced your eco-friendly quest?
I live in Melbourne, Australia. My home is not far from the Maribyrnong River in the western suburbs. When I began to look at how much plastic I was using in my life I also started to see it everywhere, especially in the river. The Maribyrnong River eventually leads to the ocean where much of this plastic was traveling. I realized how our actions are so far removed from the connectedness of nature. Part of my journey has been to realign with nature and its circular model.
"If you passed me in the street you would not know about my different lifestyle."
How would you describe your lifestyle?
If you passed me in the street you would not know about my different lifestyle. I just try to send no rubbish to landfill and not recycle too much. I follow a framework that focuses on Rethinking, Refusing, Reusing, Reducing, Repairing, Sharing, Composting and Recycling as the last resort. When I shop for food I aim to buy my food with no plastic packaging by choosing fresh food, shopping at bulk stores and taking my own cloth bags to collect bread or use a container to get my cheese. These are all approaches that were normal 100 years ago and are even still normal in parts of the world today. I try to avoid bringing new plastic into my life and if I buy something new I choose items with no plastic, secondhand or ethically and sustainably made by workers who are paid fair wages in suitable working conditions. I also choose to share and borrow items when I need them.
What do you do to balance convenience with excess waste?
I've learnt to reassess what is convenient for me and my life, not what I've been told by businesses. These days I feel I don't need as much stuff for a convenient life and having less has made it more convenient. For instance I keep my pantry pretty minimum choosing not to overload it with too much choice so when I go to cook dinner I'm not overwhelmed. Same with my makeup and hair care, my clothes. Keeping it simple had helped eliminate much of the waste I need to avoid.
What do you think are the easiest steps to becoming more eco-friendly?
The easiest step is to start composting. On average our bins are made up of close to 50% food scraps which are wasted in landfill. They don't break down, creating methane gas a green house gas. Instead these could be composted and used to grow food, providing nutrients for the soil. Reducing your single use plastic footprint is also another step. Investing in a reusable cloth bag, water bottle, refuse plastic straws, say no to takeaway coffee cups (they have a plastic lining) instead have your drink in a real cup at the cafe and take 10 minutes out of your busy day.
How would you describe your home? Are there any ways that your Rogue Ginger personality is definitely stamped on your place?
Yes, the Rogue Ginger personality is throughout the home. There are a lot of plants which add life to our home while bringing some nature indoors. I like surrounding myself with handmade wood or other natural furnishings. I recently indulged in an un-dyed 100% hemp duvet cover and cotton-hemp-blend sheets. The un-dyed fabrics mixed with the green foliage creates a calming influence and retreat from the outside world. Amongst the natural aspects are artworks and handmade souvenirs I've collected on travels from overseas or from local antique stores.
"I am quicker to remind people that the system is flawed and that we can only do our best."
Which room at home is your favorite?
My lounge room, it gets the most light and looks out to our garden. It's also where I play the most with my son. So lots of giggles are had in that space.
How has being a mother shaped your experience of blogging about living an eco-friendly lifestyle?
Becoming a mother has opened my eyes to the hurdles that can be encountered when wanting to live an eco friendly lifestyle and to also remember that our current linear system is not set up to make eco changes like a zero-waste lifestyle easy. I am quicker to remind people that the system is flawed and that we can only do our best. From a personal level I've taken it slowly and been kind on myself remembering I can only do the best I can, with what I've got, where I am.
Who would play you in the movie about your life? And what about The Builder..?
Interesting question! Gosh it would have to be someone with red hair. I do like Jessica Chastain for myself. As for the Builder, Chris Hemsworth would be a contender. Just don't tell my husband that!
What's the next project you're working on?
I'm working on a couple of different projects at the moment; my book Waste Not will be released at the end of June. I'm also working with Plastic Free July this year and am aiming to launch some events with Zero Waste Victoria, a community group connecting individuals, businesses and schools with the tools and resources to reduce waste.
*This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
If you're interested in finding out more about Erin and her advice and tips for living sustainably, check out her blog The Rogue Ginger.
If you're still curious about other ways to cut back on waste, check out our handy meal planner printable or check out this article about easy material swaps for those renovating and looking to build with sustainable materials. Sign up as a user to bookmark your favorite categories, or subscribe to our newsletter now to receive weekly updates straight to your inbox.


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CHICAGO /BUSINESS WIRE/ -- MaxStream, a Digi International brand, announced the addition of mesh networking firmware for the 9XTend product family and the introduction of the 9XTend-MESH Development Kit. Mesh networking modes are now supported by the 9XTend product line, allowing OEMs and systems integrators to add sophisticated data routing to new and existing 9XTend networks.
Mesh networking benefits ad hoc networks by automatically forming dynamic routing configurations and permitting data to hop along intermediate nodes between data points situated beyond point-to-point range. The advanced firmware recognizes when nodes enter (self-discovery) or leave (self-healing) the network and then configure accordingly.
"As the market leader in range, reliability, and ease of use, the 9XTend with mesh networking gives network designers nearly limitless possibilities when creating wireless networks containing multiple data points," said Larry Kraft, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Digi International. "The 9XTend-MESH Development Kit is the easiest and most cost-effective way to quickly establish a dependable long-range wireless mesh network. Mesh networking adds to the reliability of the XTend product line by introducing multiple routes and verifying the reception of data."
Along with the addition of full-featured mesh technology, the 900 MHz 9XTend operates at a full watt of output power (maximum allowed by the FCC) and yields a point-to-point range of up to 40 miles in line-of-sight conditions, with a high-gain antenna. This makes the 9XTend product line the "first" 900 MHz long-range FHSS mesh networking product available on the market. It also features 256-bit AES encryption and advanced interference immunity that "sets the industry standard in security and reliability."
Along with the 9XTend-MESH development kit, embedded OEM RF modules or housed stand-alone radios with several interface options, such as RS-232/485/422, USB, or Ethernet, are available. The 9XTend with mesh networking is ideal for a wide variety of applications, including automated metering infrastructure, fleet management, military applications, electronic signs, industrial controls, and sensors.
Starting at $899, the 9XTend-MESH Development Kit contains four 9XTend modules, four interface boards, and all the necessary accessories to establish a wireless mesh network in minutes. Existing 9XTend products are now flash upgradeable to the new mesh networking–enabled firmware.
For more information, please visit the company's Web site or call 866-765-9885.
About MaxStream
MaxStream, a Digi International brand, is the leading worldwide developer of wireless modem networking for electronic devices. MaxStream provides wireless modem modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design services, and supporting software. Products and services by MaxStream include designing, manufacturing, and supporting wireless communications for embedded systems. For more information regarding MaxStream's products and services, contact MaxStream Inc. via the Web, email [email protected], or call 866-765-9885.


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The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month is a stark and dreadful reminder of the racism that exists in our society and of the discrimination and disadvantage that many people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds face.
The RCN's annual Congress took place in Liverpool from 19 to 23 May.
The RCN West Midlands Regional Board met on 13 May 2019. The content of this blog includes the 'key messages', particularly for members in the West Midlands, but in the interests of transparency, they are open for all to read.
How often are you frustrated that you cannot deliver the quality of care that your patients and service users need because there aren't enough staff on duty? How often are you anxious that they might not even be safe?
The recent decisions by the majority of health care unions, including the RCN, to accept the Government's proposed three-year NHS pay deal for England paves the way for NHS staff to start receiving more money in their pay packets from next month.
The benefits that our workplace representatives offer to, and gain from, the RCN are now showcased in a series of new short films that capture the essence of this mutual value.
Our RCN Quality Improvement Network (QIN) in the West Midlands was established in response to an identified need locally for a dedicated forum for showcasing and sharing nursing innovation and a space to explore challenges and solutions on quality and safety issues in health care.
The snowy cold snap that gripped parts of the West Midlands earlier this week yielded stories of some truly exceptional feats of determination and dedication to duty by nurses and their colleagues.
In trying to meet as many health care and nursing leaders in the West Midlands as possible since my appointment in the summer, I've been keen to find out what impact the six Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships in the region are having.


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Hi, I have a question about the original Zen Pinball game on PS3.
I'm trying to obtain trophies for my older games and I just want to buy those 4 additional tables (Mars, Paranormal, Sorcerer's Lair and Epic Quest). But I can't find them on PSN store.
I see that they are available for Zen Pinball 2. So, if I buy those tables for Zen Pinball 2, will I be able to import them to Zen Pinball 1?
Thanks in advance...


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Wildfire Preparedness
Safety Tips for Wildfires
Knowing how to respond in the event of a wildfire could save your life and the lives of those around you. Here are some tips on how to prepare for wildfires and what to do if you find yourself faced with one.
- If you see a wildfire call 9-1-1
- When evacuating, make sure someone is aware of where you are going and contact them once you have arrived.
- Search the internet for your area and the term "wildfire alert" to learn more information.
- In the case that you or someone has been burned, seek medical help right away. To reduce further injury cool and cover burns.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Wildfire
There are steps you can take to prevent your home from catching fire. These include:
- Ensure roof and gutters are maintained and cleaned regularly.
- Keep objects that can easily burn, like wood piles, leaves, or brush, away from your home.
- Make sure you have garden hoses accessible to reach all areas of your home.
- Have large containers of water such as garbage cans prepared.
- Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.
In addition to preparing your home, it is advisable for you and your family to prepare together for protecting yourselves if a fire does breach your property. This can be done by having fire extinguishers on hand, and everyone knowing where they are and knowing how to use them. It is also a good idea for everyone to know where the gas, electric, and water main shut off controls are located and how to safely shut them off.
Have a Wildfire Evacuation Plan
Having an evacuation plan in place prior to a wildfire threat will help ensure that you and your family are safe and ready for what may come. This will make the unfortunate experience of an evacuation a little less stressful.
- Have a designated emergency meeting location outside the fire or hazard area. This is critical to determine who has safely evacuated from the affected area.
- Identify several different escape routes from your home and community. Practice these often so everyone in your family is familiar in case of emergency.
- Have an evacuation plan for pets and large animals such as horses and other livestock.
- A Family Communication Plan that designates an out-of-area friend or relative as a point of contact to act as a single source of communication among family members in case of separation. (It is easier to call or message one person and let them contact others than to try and call everyone when phone, cell, and internet systems can be overloaded or limited during a disaster.)
Returning to Your Home after a Wildfire
- If the power has gone out, check the main breaker.
- Check the roof for sparks and embers and extinguish immediately.
- For hours after the fire, maintain surveillance to check for smoke and sparks throughout the home.
- Take precautions while cleaning your property. You may be exposed to potential health risks from hazardous materials.
- In the case that you have a propane tank, turn off the system. Leave the valves closed and contact a supplier to inspect and attend to the tank.
- In the case that you have a heating oil tank system, contact a supplier for an inspection prior to use.
- Check trees in the area surrounding your home. Wind and fire could loosen a tree or branch.
For more information on Wildfire Preparedness, please visit the following websites:
Government of Canada – Hazards and Emergencies – Wildfires
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It is becoming ever more challenging to look after our upland paths, but hope lies in working together. This was one of the key messages from the BMC conference on upland paths, 'Mending Our Ways', attended by more than 90 delegates.
Conference chairman Ken Taylor kicked off the conference with a Chinese proverb, said to be more of a curse than a blessing: "May you live in interesting times."
These are indeed interesting times, with Brexit, climate change, sustainability, the crisis in public health and political upset dominating the headlines. The humble mountain path might not seem to have much to do with these things, but as the conference discovered, its fate cannot be separated from them.
As the BMC's recent Mend Our Mountains campaign highlighted, the challenges of constructing and maintaining upland paths have grown in recent years, with funding cuts, worsening weather and increased visitor numbers heaping pressure on national parks and other bodies charged with their upkeep. But as the possible implications of things like Brexit and climbing at the Olympics loom, are there new challenges – and opportunities – ahead?
Fortunately, there are many passionate and skilled professionals working hard to meet these challenges and opportunities in lots of different ways, as was apparent at the conference.
With snow topping the North Pennines and autumn sun lighting the fields of the Eden Valley outside, more than 90 delegates from the UK and Ireland packed into the room at the Rheged Centre near Penrith last month for a wide-ranging day covering everything from fundraising and campaigning to upland ecology and practical path techniques.
How do we best maintain upland paths? 90 experts from all over the UK and Ireland at the BMC #MendOurWays conference pic.twitter.com/A4FqGVoEbY
— BMC Access Team (@access_bmc) 10 November 2016
How do we best maintain upland paths? 90 experts from all over the UK and Ireland at the BMC #MendOurWays conference pic.twitter.com/A4FqGVoEbY
The conference follows said campaign, Mend Our Mountains, which earlier this year crowdfunded more than £100,000 for work on upland paths on iconic mountains across England and Wales and attracted national media attention.
The professional background of delegates was diverse, and included path builders, recreational users including walkers and mountain bikers, and representatives from government agencies, conservation charities and other National Governing Bodies (NGBs) like British Cycling .
All heard a range of engaging speakers (click on links to download PDF versions of presentations - more to be added as they become available):
Privilege to speak to BMCs #mendourways conference, thought provoking and always great to reconnect with our friends throughout these Isles! pic.twitter.com/O80ok60KHf
— dougie baird (@dougiebe1) 11 November 2016
Privilege to speak to BMCs #mendourways conference, thought provoking and always great to reconnect with our friends throughout these Isles! pic.twitter.com/O80ok60KHf
A lively and wide-ranging Q&A followed the presentations, which re-emphasised, added to and challenged points made by the speakers. Themes included: how to effect a cultural change among outdoor users, fostering a sense of collective responsibility for protected places; the importance of having professional full-time fundraisers; the need to continue to pressure government for adequate core funding in addition to raising money; and concern over the impact of bulldozed tracks over moorland made by grouse moor managers.
Summing up the BMC's take on the day, conference chair and member of the BMC's Access Management Group, Ken Taylor, said: "Upland paths form part of the common underpinning of all mountain activities, but maintaining them requires expertise, manpower and money.
"This conference was designed to draw together people involved in providing all of these things in an effort to share ideas, encourage best practice and identify the best way for the BMC to direct its efforts. It was fantastic to see such a diverse range of delegates, some of whom journeyed quite a distance to be there.
Seven hour drive up to the impressive Rheged Centre, Cumbria for the BMC Upland Path Conference #mendourways #Team_BMC @dartmoornpa pic.twitter.com/Tndazp04n7
— Ranger dartmoor (@rangersdartmoor) 10 November 2016
Seven hour drive up to the impressive Rheged Centre, Cumbria for the BMC Upland Path Conference #mendourways #Team_BMC @dartmoornpa pic.twitter.com/Tndazp04n7
"We are thrilled with the success of the Mend Our Mountains campaign, which demonstrates the crucial role for innovative forms of fundraising. But this is only the start of a longer-term engagement by the BMC with the challenges of looking after the upland environment.
"There are risks on the horizon but also opportunities. Perhaps the changes to agricultural subsidy payments that may arise from Brexit, for example, offer a chance to reframe government support for maintenance of rights of way. And climbing at the Olympics gives us an opportunity to restate the huge public benefits of adventurous activity as a means of justifying support.
"Above all, it is vital at this time that all stakeholders come together to exert our influence on government in order to protect and increase core funding for precious landscapes. The BMC has a strong track record of representing recreational users in the political sphere and we have an important role to play in building the evidence base for upland paths. As a sector we must have a strong, unified voice."
Matthew Bradbury, chair of the BMC's charity, the BMC Access and Conservation Trust (ACT), also drew attention to ACT's role in financially supporting path work. "The Mend Our Mountains campaign originated within ACT as a previously-untried idea, using crowdfunding to power a national fundraising effort for upland paths and raising £103,000 initially. Following its success we are currently working on a follow-up campaign next year where we hope to go bigger and better. Watch this space.
"In addition to Mend Our Mountains, any organisation in the UK can submit a request to us to fund work which will benefit access and conservation in the outdoor environment. We welcome requests and with the pressures of the current time we encourage people to see if ACT can help."
Coffee/tea break. View from a BMC conference. Upland Paths. #mendourways @Team_BMC pic.twitter.com/qQfcqEdxsz
— Brian Smith (@TheRealBrianSmi) November 10, 2016
Coffee/tea break. View from a BMC conference. Upland Paths. #mendourways @Team_BMC pic.twitter.com/qQfcqEdxsz
Following the conference the BMC will:
Inspiring day. Thanks to the @access_bmc #mendourways. https://t.co/PzTVDEfnxT
— Steve Curl (@Curlsnews) 10 November 2016
Inspiring day. Thanks to the @access_bmc #mendourways. https://t.co/PzTVDEfnxT
As the climbing walls, crags and mountains start to open, we wanted to say thanks to every BMC member who supported us through the Coronavirus crisis.
From weekly Facebook Lives and GB Climbing home training videos, to our access team working to re-open the crags and fight for your mountain access, we couldn't have made it without you.
If you liked what we did, then tell your friends about us: www.thebmc.co.uk/join
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The Nuns Cross Path is used by more than 30,000 walkers and 10,000 mountain bikers, as well as horse riders, disabled 'trampers' and many others each year - it is a shining example of the accessible but wild landscape Dartmoor can be. But a combination of extreme weather, like the storms of winter 2014, and erosion damage had taken its toll over the years. In stepped the BMC's Mend Our Mountains campaign.
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Mileur's Alaska hunting guide service specializes in Kodiak bear hunts and Alaska big game hunting adventures. We have over 40 years of professional experience as Alaska hunting guides and a track record that speaks for itself.
Although we guide hunters for many Alaska species, we specialize in Kodiak bear hunts on Alaska's world famous Kodiak Island. Alaska brown bear hunting on this island is a dream of big game hunters worldwide. Our hunts take place on the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in the Red lake and Karluk lake areas.
We know where and how to hunt Alaska brown bears and our record of success at Kodiak bear hunts shows it. You can contact the Kodiak Fish and Game office for more information on what we have harvested (907-486-1880).
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The Kodiak Island Legend Continues - When Pinnell and Talifson retired, Scott took over their legendary guide area located on the South end of Kodiak Island near Olga Bay in the Red Lake and Karluk Lake Areas. Mileur's camps continue to consistently produce Boone and Crockett trophies year after year. Our Hunts take place on the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
Kodiak Brown Bear Hunting means good genetics and low hunting pressure. For this reason you will have the opportunity of a lifetime to take a record book Kodiak brown bear. This area also offers very good Sitka Black Tail Deer, Mountain Goat, and Reindeer opportunities.
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BiancaVigna: a tale of passion and devotion to the earth and the vines it nourishes, founded in 2004 from an idea by the Moschetta and Cuzziol families. The company's vineyards stand in the area of Veneto historically specialised in Prosecco production, between Conegliano, Valdobbiadene and Pieve di Soligo. Intense bouquet, clear structure and excellent mineral qualities characterise Biancavigna's fine wines, a result of the equilibrium between tradition and innovation sustained throughout all the phases of its production process.


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Phuket's Ultra Luxury Resort Gets Fancier
Trisara is no stranger to the sunny shores of Phuket. A hotspot for celebrities and billionaires from around the world, the beachfront all-pool-villa resort opened in 2004 and has won multiple awards since then, including the 2017 Conde Nast Gold List award and 2017 Gallivanter's Guide awards for best resort worldwide.
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Keeping up with the times, Trisara, which literally means "garden in the third heaven" in Sanskrit, has undergone a renovation over the last year with new villas and residences, holistic spa treatments, restaurant concepts and unique guest services. Here's why the five-star, family-owned hotel is worth another visit:
Ocean View Pool Junior Suites
The new 135 square metre Ocean View Pool Junior Suites are located on the highest level of the resort with breezy panoramic sea views, a four-metre infinity plunge pool with three metre reflection pool, and complete privacy on its 70 square metre deck.
Just be sure to place the provided sandstone sculpture outside of your villa steps as a do-not-disturb sign, or risk having housekeeping walk in on you.
Holistic spa treatments
Last November, Jara Spa relaunched with a new five pillar philosophy inspired by a century old Ficus tree that surrounds the spa. The pillars include rejuvenation, renewal, anti-ageing, mindfulness and pleasure—all of which are reflected in the assortment of treatments on the spa menu.
Try the Royal Trisara six-hand massage—a blend of Thai, Swedish and acupressure massage—and unwind in the new relaxation room after your treatment to complete the experience.
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Farm-to-table dining
PRU, which stands for "Plant, Raise & Understand" is a new dining experience at Trisara that's extremely popular with non-resident guests.
Most of the ingredients are sourced from the hotel's very own farm "Pru Jumpa" just 20 minutes away, or foraged from local farmers and fishermen for an innovative menu of authentic, earthy dishes.
Local "Mama" recipes
Serving dishes that even local Thai people may not have tried before, ocean-facing Seafood at Trisara has built its menu around local "Mama" recipes that are traditionally only passed down through generations.
Don't miss the Gam Poo Phad, stir-fried crab meat with homemade yellow curry paste, egg and celery, and the Phad Phak Meang Goong Siab, local Thai green leaves exclusive to Southern Thailand that are sautéed with garlic and dry shrimps.
New multi-bedroom residences
Trisara's new multi-bedroom residences range from three to seven rooms to accommodate all sizes of groups. All come with dedicated Thai cooks and housekeepers who prepare homecooked Thai and Western meals for you from inside of the residences themselves.
We personally love Villa 32, a five-bedroom oceanfront residence with an ocean-facing master bedroom, built-in Martini bar, two private swimming pools (9 and 16 meter, respectively) and a private seaside deck for non-stop sun tanning.
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Weather impairing your health? Do you feel exhausted, do you have a scratchy throat always accompanied by frequent coughing and a runny nose? Then you get a common cold. Or are you plagued by recurrent infections?
Then you should support your immune system!
Common colds are mostly acute viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. Adults suffer common colds two to three times a year, pre-schoolers even five to eight times. Common colds are the most common reason for doctor visits and sick leave. Despite the high number of cases, today there is still no way to combat a common cold. One reason is the diversity of the cause. More than 200 viruses can course symptoms of the common cold.
Thereby the common cold is to be distinguished from actual flu, which is associated with severe disease symptoms. Varying annually vaccinations are used for prevention. However, there is no vaccination against the common cold.
* Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
A weak immune system increases susceptibility to infections with the common cold
The occurrence of a cold is directly related to a weakened immune system. The weakening of the immune system can have many causes. Physical and psychological stress, not recovering from illness or intense physical activity may be reasons for this.
Ways to strengthen the immune system
To prevent a cold, strengthening the immune system is one of the most important preventive measures, both before and during a cold. There are many different products, which aim to strengthen the immune system (e.g. echinacea, ginseng, aloe vera, reishi). The latter is a fungus, as well as the almond fungus Agaricus blazei Murill, whose effect was first recognised as an immunomodulator in Japan.
APUXAN can help to train your immune system
Our clinical trial has shown that APUXAN positively influences the T-cell mediated immune response.
By taking preventive APUXAN – enriched with zinc – you can train your immune system specifically and so prepare for a common cold.*


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After a decade of informing and inspiring designers, hotel operators, owners and suppliers with interactive room sets, thoughtful conference sessions and new product launches, Sleep, Europe's top curated hotel design and development event, has announced the next stage in its evolution.
This year, it becomes Sleep + Eat, reflecting the growing interdependence of restaurants, bars and hotels in creating the full hospitality experience.
The event will also be relocating to the National Hall in Olympia, enhancing the visitor experience thanks to the hall's accessible, open-plan environment.
Speaking of the growth of the event, Sleep + Eat Brand director Mark Gordon says: "We're delighted that this year will see the introduction of a separate Eat conference that will bring restaurant and bar design legends to the stage to discuss trends and Europe-wide industry innovations, as well as three Eat Sets, which promise to create more opportunities for visitor interaction and will push the boundaries of what R&B design is considered to be."
As well as these new additions, the event's much-loved staples will be returning.
Sleep + Eat will continue to comprise an international exhibition of design-led products from over 130 established and newcomer manufacturers, many of whom will be launching their latest collections; a conference moderated by Guy Dittrich bringing together some of the sector's most pioneering and respected characters; roundtable opportunities for visitors to talk with industry leaders; the Sleep Set concept room installations and the pop-up Sleeper Bar designed this year by CRÈME/Jun Aizaki Architecture.
GROHE will be returning once more as Founder Sponsor, bringing some extra flair to the specially designed VIP lounge.
Sleep + Eat will take place on Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 November at the National Hall in Olympia London. Register for your free pass here https://www.sleepandeatevent.com/.


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By Rhett Muller
For the Yazidi people everything has meaning. From their religious beliefs to daily interactions, everything they do is to create a stronger community for their family and for Yazidis as a whole.
With a quick Internet search, you will find a strong connection between Yazidis and Lincoln, Nebraska. Lincoln has one of the largest populations of Yazidi people in the United States and is estimated to have about 215 families who now call the Star City home.
The growth of the Yazidi population in Lincoln is no coincidence. The Yazidi community has found Lincoln to be a welcoming place where its members can begin a new life together while maintaining their culture and traditions.
To form a stable community of Yazidis in Lincoln, a group of Yazidi immigrants and refugees have come together to start the United Yezidi Community of America.
"We started as small group, and we had many meetings with different people of our Yazidi community to see how they react to this idea and how we as an organization can help our community," said Salman Haji, one of the co-founders of UYCA.
UYCA started in August 2015 with the goal of empowering, advocating for and supporting the Yazidi community both in the United States and in Iraq.
According to Haji, his community needs a place in America to gather, participate in activities and practice Yazidi traditions.
UYCA is now 19 members strong, each playing an important role in building the organization. The group meets every Sunday to discuss plans and to work together to find the best ways to advocate for the Yazidi people.
In November 2015 they registered with the State of Nebraska as a non-profit organization, acquired a logo and began building a website to both inform and invite people to participate in the building of a Yazidi community.
UYCA's website lays out the main goals they plan to accomplish both in Lincoln and worldwide:
1. Buy a piece of land as soon as possible to become a cemetery for Yazidis in America.
2. Build a hall inside the cemetery to be a place where Yazidis gather and perform the various events.
3. Build a shrine on the same piece of land to be the Yazidi symbol and be a place for performing religious rituals.
4. Build a cultural educational center to educate people with different skills and to provide the basic needs for the people of the city including, filling out application forms for all departments and professional business centers for the purpose of facilitating getting a job.
5. Assist displaced people in camps inside and outside Iraq through opening a center in each camp and providing them with basic needs required for life.
6. Assist patients in camps by providing treatment and expenses required for the purpose of a surgical operation if required.
7. Coordinate with other organizations, government entities and international community to help those who manage to escape from ISIS captivity in term of providing psychological treatment and rehabilitation programs and provide a special place for their psychological states, whether inside or outside the country.
8. Demand international organizations and the United Nations to facilitate the way for those who desire to exit out of Iraq and Turkey.
9. Work with the international community and the Iraqi government to quickly release kidnapped women and children from ISIS terrorists.
10. Provide the United States government and other foreign countries with official documents and provision of evidence about atrocities against Yazidis that took place on August 3, 2014, to be recognized as a genocide so that Yazidi citizens obtain their rights.
UYCA has become one of the most important parts of Mardan Dna's life. After working for the U.S. military as an interpreter in Iraq, he and his family were resettled in Lincoln in November 2012.
Being a part of the Yazidi community has always been important for Dna, but with UYCA he now has clear goals and a way to accomplish them.
At the core of UYCA members want to tell the story of the Yazidi people. Because they are rooted in strong traditions and religious beliefs, everything they do has meaning.
Their logo is comprised of a sun with 74 points to represent the 74 genocides the Yazidi people experienced, the Peacock Angel that is an important religious symbol, and seven peacock feathers to represent another important part of their religion, the Seven Great Angels.
The UYCA website also aims to tell their story by providing in-depth information about the history and experiences of the Yazidi people.
According to UYCA members, the next step is to get funding and donations so that they are able to build a cemetery and place for Yazidis in Lincoln to gather so they may practice traditions and embrace their culture. By putting all of these pieces together, UYCA wants to put meaning behind the Yazidi community in Lincoln.


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Give the governor a round of applause! He has successfully convinced the Connecticut-based Alexion Pharmaceuticals to move from one Connecticut location to…another Connecticut location.
Meanwhile, the state still continues to struggle to create jobs, attract business, and jumpstart our stagnant economy. Governor Malloy is taking a victory lap for relocating a Connecticut corporation while our state faces an uphill battle to climb out of the current economic sinkhole. And make no mistake about it, we are in a sinkhole.
Connecticut was recently named a "Sinkhole" state, a label earned by being one of five states with the worst financial situations. Over the past decade, various government agencies and watchdogs have ranked Connecticut eighth from the bottom in private sector job growth, ninth from the bottom in friendliness for entrepreneurship, and third from the bottom in small business tax environment in the United States. This means that not only does Connecticut have one of the worst economies in the country, it isn't even taking steps towards attracting businesses to create growth!
Pile on additional statistics like our rate of state spending – up more than 600% in the past 50 years – and state debt – up more than 330% during the same period – and a picture begins to become clear.
Our state is suffering from an illness that requires a solution beyond simply relocating businesses within the state. We need an economic policy that encourages businesses to come to Connecticut rather than just move around within its borders. But in order to do so, the government must take basic steps to change the way that business in conducted within the state. This starts when the government stops using taxpayer dollars to pick winners and losers. It isn't working and it's making losers of us all by sinking our state deeper into debt and an economic sinkhole.
Politicians have to come to terms with the fact that the money they spend on their favorite "jobs programs" comes right out of the pocket of your average Connecticut citizen. In 2011 alone the State of Connecticut gave away 2 billion dollars to corporations…but this money went to companies like UBS, NBC, ESPN! Newsflash: this isn't how you jump-start an economy!
The state's current failed policies have only caused our state dig itself into a deeper and deeper hole. This Alexion move is literally a shell game, just moving from place to place while the average families wait for real reform.
It's time for Connecticut to embrace the free-market, lower small-business tax rates, and reduce government regulations. This will happen when the people of Connecticut decide they are tired of living in a sinkhole.
JR Romano is State Director of Americans for Prosperity – Connecticut.
Correction: A previous version of this article misstated a dollar amount in "millions" instead of "billions".


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Beat The Belly Fat
This is one of the most complained about areas on our body, belly fat. Wouldn't most of us just love nothing more than a flat firm tummy and in most cases especially after having children, we find we no longer have that flat tummy we once did and with age it seems that we collect more and more excess fat around the midsection.
Below I am going to explain why so many people struggle with belly fat.
What is the best way to lose weight, particularly the belly fat?
There are two powerful hormones that are generally to blame for your bulging tummy. These are Insulin and Cortisol. To reduce that "spare type" around your midsection you need to get both of these hormones under control. The majority of people today live with far too much of each in their systems. It is however important to note that the body needs both these hormones to sustain health, drive and a number of natural processes. The problem is in most instances is an excess of both causing that belly fat.
Understanding Insulin
Insulin helps to control blood glucose levels by signaling the liver, and muscle and fat cells to absorb glucose from the blood, where it is either used for energy production or stored to meet future energy requirements. If the body has sufficient energy, insulin signals the liver to take up glucose and store it as glycogen. When glycogen stores in the liver and muscle cells are full, any excess glucose is stored in fat cells. The problem that most people have is that a diet high in processed carbs and sugar, over many years, has blunted their insulin response, as more and more insulin is produced to deal with a constant stream of glucose in the blood.
Over time the insulin receptor sites in muscle cells, fat cells and the liver lose their responsiveness to insulin, so the pancreas keeps producing more and more. Eventually this leads to metabolic diseases such as insulin resistance, Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.It is also a major driver of excess body fat particularly around the mid-section (stomach) and the rest of the body.
Understanding Cortisol
Cortisol is made by the Adrenal Glands in response to stress and anxiety. It can be a trauma, emotional stress, work stress, diet stress or even a lack of sleep.If you suffer with a great deal of stress, or anxiety or are one of those people that worries constantly, it leads to an excess of cortisol in the body. This is detrimental to your health as it depresses the immune system, impairs carbohydrate metabolism, breaks down muscle tissue ( which in turn lowers the metabolism) and thereby contributes to weight gain.
Thankfully nowadays some people understand this and accept that insulin and cortisol are major causes of ill health and weight gain. However the majority of us are not aware nor have we been educated to these facts.
So what do we do about it?
We all need to take steps to get these hormones under control at healthy levels. This means drastically reducing your consumption of refined and processed carbs and sugar, restoring your insulin sensitivity through diet and better managing stress. This is why the HCG is more than just a Diet Protocol it is also a tool to help you get back your health.
I really hope that this article about belly fat has been informative to you and you can understand now why so much weight gathers around the belly …Do not wait one more day join us at HCG Diet System SA, get your hormones under control and lose the weight and belly fat once and for all.
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Dagger have recently released some data on the new Rewind kayak. The data relates to the medium sized version of this kayak.
Medium Rewind Specifications:
Length: 8′ 9″ / 266.7cm
Width: 25.5″ / 64.8cm
Boat Weight: 43lbs / 19.5kg
Paddler Weight: 140 – 220lbs / 63.5 – 99.8kg
The medium is due sometime this year (2019).
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The idea for this meal came to me as I walked through the food court of a local shopping mall and saw mountains of Tabouleh in a Middle Eastern fast-food joint. It was a few days after I made this Thomas Keller Lemon-Thyme-Garlic Roast Chicken. Tabouleh, in case you've never heard or had the pleasure of tasting it, is a salad typically made with curly parsley, onion, cucumber, tomato and bulgur wheat, all of which is tossed in a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. It makes a great side dish or can be added to salads. It turns out that tabouleh also makes a kick-ass, Middle Eastern version of a salsa verde. Of course, I would have never gotten the idea to pair it with the roast chicken if it weren't for my recent visit to Montecito in downtown Toronto, where co-owner Jonathan Waxman's signature JW Chicken is served with his famed salsa verde. The problem, however, is that I had to figure out a paleo-friendly way to get around the bulgur wheat that Tabouleh recipes call for. I felt extremely smart when I realized grated cauliflower would make a great substitute. I'm talking guy wearing glasses with pocket protector smart. Albert Einstein smart. Isaac Newton smart. Mario Batali smart. That is until 24:24 minutes ago when I ran a quick Google search for "Cauliflower Tabouleh" and saw a bunch of other extremely smart people. I may not be the first to the Tabouleh finish line but it seems I'm in very good company with people like Gwyneth Paltrow paving the way.
Making the Stuff:
If you're making a big batch of Tabouleh, I suggest using a food processor for the cauliflower and parsley and cutting the other veggies by hand. Otherwise, practice your knife skills and cut everything by hand. Texture is important here. Blitz it for too long in the food processor and you'll end up with a paste rather than a salad.
60-Second Tahini:
The Tahini recipe is standard and couldn't be simpler. It goes great overtop of the chicken and tabouleh. It can be made in about 60 seconds by hand or using a food processor.
Lemon-Thyme-Garlic Roast Chicken:
Rather than having you fumble through different pages on this blog, I'll repost the recipe below. I know, I'm cool like that.
Whole-Roasted Cauliflower:
I had a head of cauliflower in the fridge that was just about to start turning brown. It was a use-or-lose situation and since the oven was already on I figured I could just throw it in a separate skillet and cook it alongside the chicken. So I cut the cauliflower in half, removed the stem, laid it flat-side down in a steel skillet, rubbed it with EVOO, seasoned it with turmeric, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper and placed a spoonful of ghee overtop each of the halves. After the chicken was cooked (about 50 minutes) I decided to baste the cauliflower in the rendered schmaltz that pooled at the bottom of the skillet I cooked the chicken in. WOWOWOWOWOWOW! It came out way better than expected, which is usually what happens when you add schmaltz to anything. I would entirely recommend using only shmaltz instead of ghee next time, which is an option that I've listed in the recipe.
Give all of the above a go and let me know what you think in the comments below!
Cauliflower Tabouleh
Serves 2-3 as a side dish.
3-4 cauliflower florets – finely grated by hand or in a food-processed
1 bunch curly leaf parsley (approx. 2.5-3 cups loosely packed) – very finely chopped by hand or in a food-processed
1 tomato – seeded and finely diced
½ English cucumber – seeded and finely diced
¼ red onion – finely diced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon – zested and juiced
½ tsp Sea salt (or to taste)
1 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
60-Second Tahini
Serves 2-3
2 tbsp roasted sesame paste
1 clove garlic – mashed into a paste
pinch of sea salt
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup water
- Add all ingredients to food processor and puree on low until it reaches a consistency that can coat the back of a spoon (approx. 30 seconds). If it is too thick, add 1 tbsp of water at a time. If it is too wet, add 1 tbsp sesame paste. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.
Whole-Roasted Cauliflower
Serves 3-4 as a side dish
1 head cauliflower – cut in half and stems removed
2 tsp Turmeric
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tbsp cold Ghee – substitute 2 tbsp cold Shmaltz if available
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Place cauliflower halves in an oven-safe skillet. Evenly coat each half with 1 tbsp EVOO – use your hands to rub the oil into all of the nooks and crannies. Season with turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper and sea salt. Place 1 tbsp ghee on top of each of the halves.
- Set in the oven for 1:15hr – 1:20hr. After about an hour, baste the top of the cauliflower with the ghee (or schmaltz) and oil that has pooled at the bottom of the skillet. Return to oven to finish cooking. The cauliflower is ready when it has turned golden brown and is fork tender. Baste it one more time after removing it from the oven before serving.
Lemon-Garlic-Thyme Roast Chicken
Serves 2-4
1 Free-range, antibiotic and hormone free chicken (approx. 3 – 3.5 lbs)
Kosher Salt
Cracked black pepper
8-10 sprigs fresh thyme
2 lemons
½ head of garlic
- Remove chicken from fridge and allow to come to room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 425F.
- Rinse chicken under cold water and dry thoroughly with kitchen towel (you want it bone dry).
- Liberally season the inside and outside of the bird with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with 1 lemon (cut in half), 6-8 sprigs of fresh thyme, ½ head of garlic (smashed but skin left on).
- Truss the bird so that the legs seal the cavity.
- Place the trussed bird at the bottom of a Dutch oven or oven-safe skillet (cast-iron is perfect for this) and transfer into the preheated oven.
- Cook for 50 minutes without opening the oven door.
- After 50 minutes, insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part of the thigh. The thermometer should read 160F. If the reading is below 160F, place the bird back in the oven and retest every 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven. With the bird still in the Dutch oven or skillet, add 2-4 sprigs of fresh thyme and a few slices of lemon to the rendered chicken juices (Shmaltz!!!). Using a large spoon or turkey baster, continuously baste the bird with the juices for a few minutes. This will impart a great deal of flavour to the entirety of the bird and will allow the residual heat to bring the chicken up to an internal temperature of 165F – the safe temperature to consume poultry.
- Transfer to a cutting board and carve accordingly (I'm a leg man myself!)
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NEWARK, N.J. A U.S. Army major and his wife pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging the couple abused their three foster children by withholding food and water, making the children eat red pepper and assaulting them to the point of breaking their bones.
Dressed in military uniform, John Jackson appeared with his wife Carolyn Jackson in federal court in Newark on 17 counts of endangerment, assault and conspiracy. A trial date was set for July 8, and each of the Jacksons was allowed to remain free on $250,000 bail.
Prosecutors say the alleged crimes took place in 2010 while the family was living at the Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Township. Both John and Carolyn Jackson have denied the charges.
The Mount Holly couple have three biological children and fostered three children they later adopted, according to the indictment. One of the foster children died in 2008. The couple were not charged with the child's death. They are accused of withholding food from the child, assaulting him or her and withholding care for a skin infection the child had.
Prosecutors say the alleged abuse was directed at the foster children. The couple allegedly told their three biological children they were "training" the foster children to behave and instructed the biological children not to tell anyone, according to the indictment.
The Jackson children are in the custody of New Jersey's Department of Children and Families, the U.S. attorney's office has said.
John Jackson did not speak during his court appearance but entered his plea of not guilty through his court-appointed attorney. Carolyn Jackson also had her attorney enter a not guilty plea on her behalf.
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Via todays post on nodename about Perlin Clouds and Frocessing I came across Ron Valstars AS3 version of Ken Perlin's Improved Noise reference implementation which I must have missed last year.
As Ron mentions the AS3 code runs way slower than the native perlinNoise() method that Flash's BitmapData class offers, but on the other hand his class is true to the original version and offers real 3D Perlin Noise and the possibility to control the falloff factor. So the reason for my belated post now is that I couldn't help noticing several opportunities to optimize the code. As usual optimizing will definitely not make code look better or easier to understand but for stuff like PerlinNoise which you usually called several hundred or thousand times every little counts to make it perform faster.
I attacked the class at the usual optimization points:
- Unroll functions wherever possible - this is usually the biggest timesaver. almost every function call in an inner loop is poison for execution time. The reason for that is that internally every call causes tons of save-data-on-stack and get-data-from-stack operations which do not happen if you copy the code that the function processes right into your loop.
- Do type casting whenever dealing with arrays in Flash. Especially for the indices - so instead of v = p[i+5] say v = Number( p[int(i+5)] ). That doesn't look as nice but it helps
You can see the result of this optimization here On the left is the original class, on the right the optimized one which turns out to be twice as fast. I had hoped for more but that's all I could do.
You can download OptimizedPerlin.as here or right-click the example and choose "View source".
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text: eBriefing May 2018 Over 10,000 people have had to flee their homes since 11th April due to sustained attacks in the area by the Burmese military. Our partner reports that while fighting has eased in recent days, the Burmese army continues to send and deploy fresh troops in Kachin. Many of the displaced people require aid and medical attention. Our partner regularly travels to bring aid to these displaced people. Many are hiding in the jungle, and amongst them are numerous pregnant women. Some women have already given birth in the jungle whilst trying to find a place of safety. There are also children and elderly people, none of whom had time to pack belongings before the army began to drop bombs on their villages. Please remember our partner in prayer as she travels in this area and ministers to many of these displaced people in desperate need. Pray too that the situation in Myanmar would settle and that people forced away from their homes would find safety and shelter. The arrest of an Asian-American pastor in China is further evidence of the country's attempts to exercise power over house churches. John Cao was sentenced in March to seven years in prison. After John became a Christian in his twenties, he became a prominent figure in the Chinese house church movement and founded more than a dozen schools. At these schools he offered education and encouragement for future missionaries for China. After making a regular trip to Myanmar for humanitarian work, he was arrested and detained by Chinese security agents. While the arrest and conviction is technically due to a border crossing violation, John had been making this trip into Myanmar in the full knowledge of security agents for many years. It is only now that the government is seeking to clamp down on churches and church leaders that John has been imprisoned. The case is being appealed so please remember John and his family in your prayers in this difficult time. Keep praying too for Christians across China as they endure increased pressure from the Chinese government. Source: Huffington Post April saw the historic and much-anticipated meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea. Supreme Leader Kim Jung-un and President Moon Jae-in met on 27th April to discuss the possibility of peace and denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula. The meeting marked the first time a North Korea leader had ever stepped foot in South Korea. President Moon of South Korea has been particularly eager to reach an agreement with the North, even reaffirming promises made in the past to invest heavily in the North if Kim Jung-un agreed to denuclearisation. The meeting resulted in a joint declaration that both nations would work towards the common goal of peace and denuclearisation. While it is too early to say what will happen as a result of this meeting, it can only be positive that Kim Jong-un is prepared to engage with diplomacy. Do continue to pray for North Korea in this time of momentous change in attitude towards the outside world. Source: New York Times In India, a Hindu-nationalist politician has claimed that Christian missionaries are a threat to the country's unity. Bharat Singh claimed that missionaries are a threat in reference to the existence of two Christian-majority states in the north-east of India. Tensions in India have risen in recent months, with Hindu nationalists increasingly targeting Christians with violence and discrimination. This growing intolerance of Christians may go some way to explaining the new anti-conversion laws that have been introduced in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Anti-conversion laws are often used in India to claim that a Christian has forcibly converted a Hindu to faith in Jesus. Christians are arrested and detained due to false allegations that these laws have been broken. As a result, Christians must be more careful about how they evangelise and bring converted Hindus into the church. Sources: World Watch Monitor (23rd April), World Watch Monitor (2nd May) In Pakistan, a Christian woman has died after being set on fire by a Muslim man. After 25-year-old Asma refused to convert to Islam and marry Muhammad Gujjar, he poured kerosene over her and set her on fire. Asma had resisted pressure to convert and marry her attacker for quite some time. She was rushed to hospital with 80% of her body covered in burns before passing away. The local Christian community was proud that Asma stood her ground, as Christian women from impoverished backgrounds in Pakistan are often forced to renounce their faith. Gujjar was arrested for the killing but he is reportedly claiming that Asma caught fire by accident. Horrific incidents like these remind us of the constant difficulty many across Asia face. We thank God for the assurance that Asma is now with Him. We pray for comfort for her grieving family and trust that justice will come for Muhammad's actions. Source: Morning Star


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Looks like John Mellencamp may have found a friend to lean on in tough times.
The legendary rocker, who last week announced his split from wife Elaine Irwin, has been spotted with actress Meg Ryan at a number of his recent concerts, according to Page Six. Ryan may be providing him with some good counsel, as she is no stranger to the topic herself.
A veteran of such timeless romantic comedies as 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' Ryan in 2008 split from husband Dennis Quad that had plenty of controversy. Ryan admitted to an affair with actor Russell Crowe, while alleging that Quaid had been unfaithful to her for years.
The report says that Mellencamp and Ryan were spotted walking arm-in-arm in New York in October, and that Ryan has dropped in backstage at a few of Mellencamp's shows on his most recent tour.
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1:36 pm
October 16, 2017
We can witness the spirit world in our dreams. Often times we are out of our bodies and in the spirit world while dreaming. We can witness the dead and some of the powers of that world. Sometimes, a person can witness the spirits of deceased friends and family members. And the spirits of living people as well.
An angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream to tell him that the child was of the Holy Spirit and not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife.
Mathew 1:20. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
Saint Joseph was in the spirit world with the angel while dreaming. Edgar Cayce revealed that dreams are journeys into the spirit world and the Holy Bible confirms this.
Nightmares have demonic influence. The devil tempts the recovering alcoholic by putting a can of beer in his or her hand in a dream. What we are dealing with is a complex hidden battle between us and demonic forces on a subconscious and unconscious level in our dreams. They prey on our weaknesses.
"Saint Augustine of Hippo (d. 430 C.E.) left several writings clearly expressing his opinion that dreams can come from several sources: from the divine, from below, or simply from everyday life."
"St. Augustine also discusses lucid dreaming in one of his letters – as evidence of life after death."
3:45 pm
October 7, 2017
The spirit world i find the most exciting myself in any realm i guess "
Some physicist's ive spoken to and followed online over the last couple of years i now find to be very ignornant of the bible and its myths that do have some truth to them,
How can someone say - its impossible " - I myself dont believe in Zombies, however they can and do exist with some help from science ive learnt, i dont believe in big foot but plenty of other people have seen it along with red & green orb's before seeing one im hearing more of lately,
I didnt see these off topic fourms here till now, i might come back and write about my own experience finding Akashic mind travel, - i managed to teach a friend of mine to do this much the same way i have using sunlight & colours to generate the energy burst in our eyes up into the brain were the map of the universe awaits us all i suppose, star dust must contain memorys & is my only explanition of why we have a universal purgertory map like this inside our minds. 🙂
:Never run from whom you have become:
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5:52 pm
January 18, 2018
Words can not describe the transition 🙂
I understand how words just can't describe the awesome power with in us all, this universal power has made me think and investigate how any religion come to be since the dawn of man;
If we go back to the very long ago time when humans 1st roamed the earth this universal god with in us all was already well established by our creator or creators who or whatever that really is, ?
As mankind evolves hundreds & thousands of gods are thought up until some cultures began to see the reasons behind seeing the universal numbers of,
- 3/ 6 / 9 ) in there visions or dream times of akashic also, seeing things come to us in 3's and 6's or nine's happen a'lot in our real time lives even if we're unaware we do things in 3's etc,
As humans, we can only see ( 3 ) main colours being - Red / Blue / Green ) and our eyes use this spectrum of sunlight light to create serotonin & melatonin, the many multi colours we see are combinations of these 3 main colours;
So for my own journey im seeing how cultures like ancient Egyptian's had tapped into this universal force or God and kept it this way without adding unrelated story's to suit there own wants or needs for humanity's survival to follow with the true faith inside us all,
in a sense what i mean by universal is if your born on another earth type planet with a sun star similar to ours & are a humaniod human looking animal lets say, then this same universal energy and god type force will apply to them to, maybe the number 6 or 9 is more in tune with there planet who knows ? ours is riddled in 3's after all,
If E/T doesn't have a sun on there home planet then i imagine them being very interested in our godly universal ways & souls to, medical tests done onto child abductees via E/T's suggest this when using instruments with 3 prongs for example,
At Lassen park a little girl has this procedure stuck into her lower spine to see what effect it has i guess, the oil we secrete down to our lower backs is what i think there interested in here,
The little girl states it felt like i was falling through the cracks of the earth "
A similar feeling we all have as kids when we Dream, dreaming were falling off the edge of a Cliff, I recall myn in those days being cliff's with in a 20 - 30 mile radius of were we grew up, they looked same or similar to me,
Most of us are lead to believe we might die if we do hit the bottom, so i never got to take that leap of faith i suppose and always woke up before seeing a bottom that was really never there and if kids learnt to do this i imagine they would find themselves having a vivid dream time akashic experience of being sucked up above the earth, abit like falling into a volcano knowing you wont die and let the awsome power inside it take you away to ? port hole im thinking of,
keep the faith alive scott, its quite a gift thats so undervalued in modern day times but for some a necessary lapse in time.
.Never run from whom you have become.
5:29 am
November 14, 2017
May I give my humble advice?
I don't no anything about this oil...but these experiences to fall, are linked to out of bodies experiences, I mean we all have had that kind of feeling...falling sometimes into our beds, this is because we have to go out of our bodies when we sleep to regenerate it with subtle energies that are important for life here, on earth.
I think we are all here in a physical body like "avatars", it's to say, we are living in another dimensional worl before coming here in our terrestrial dimensions, I can remember the very moment I decided to come here, I did fall through energies entering material world, and we all do.
More than everything, I think we are all here, chosing to come and fight the inconsciousness, and I guess that can look like what is written in The Ecritures, but for me this is about science too. I think every human being choses a challenge to become more aware coming here on earth, and some are trapped very quickly, some are not...this explains every differences between human beings, some are good, some are bad.
I think those bad ETs want us to remain unaware, I mean they project evil, bad thoughts, bad emotions, willings of destructions, etc...in fact we are like puppets between good and bad, and also we are all soldiers with are souls.
So I really think we have to wake up very soon from unconsciousness.
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The collection consists of one contract (copy) between the Board of School Trustees of Boiling Spring, Allegheny [sic] County, West Virginia and J. N. Arnott to teach school for five months at a salary of $30.00 per month. Terms, length of school day and record keeping are spelled out. Fines are to be levied if reports are not in on time. Mr. Arnott was also responsible for making the fires and sweeping the floors of the school house, or causing these chores to be done.
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3 Common toddler mistakes that amazing dads avoid doing
While all dads are unique in their own way, these are 3 things that all amazing dads never do! Read on to learn more.
Let's be honest, while it's true that dads are just as capable of taking care of their kids just like moms, some dads need a little bit of help when it comes to dealing with their toddlers.
So to help you out, here are 3 common toddler mistakes that amazing dads try to avoid doing!
They're too serious
Some dads, especially dads who work in a serious or corporate setting, can sometimes find it hard to let their hair down and act silly whenever with their kids.
However, it's important to remember that when it comes to your kids, being a happy and fun parent is much more important than being serious all the time. So it's best to try and be silly whenever you're playing with your kids, and don't act too serious whenever you're around them.
Not only is it a great way to be closer with your child, it's also a way for you to destress and get yourself relaxed and feel like a kid again. So don't be afraid of looking funny in front of your kids, they love that stuff!
Not enjoying the time they have with their kids
Other times, dads who are too caught up with work, or dads who take their work home, can feel that playing with and taking care of their kids can seem like too much of a chore.
Spending time with your kids and playing with them is very important in their development, as play not only helps develop their skills, but it's also a way for a dad to become closer with their children.
For dads who aren't keen on playing, there are a lot of other activities that they can do to spend time with their kids. Tell them bedtime stories, ask them about their day, or talk about how things were back when you were their age. Bonding with your kids is always a precious and special moment, so you need to make the most out of the time you have.
After all, they're only kids once, and if you don't spend enough time with them while they're kids, you'll regret it once they grow older and you can no longer spend any time with them at all.
Thinking that they're only second best
Most dads think that compared to moms, they're only second best. But in reality, kids love to spend time with their dads just as much as their moms!
When your kid is still pretty young, your wife might be their go-to person, especially since their mom breastfeeds them, and acts as their first caregiver. This might make dads feel that their kids love their moms more than them, but dads will be surprised that once their kids become toddlers, they'll be more excited to be with different people.
That's why when your child becomes a toddler, dads should take the opportunity to spend time with their kids, and truly get to know their child. Building a close relationship at a young age is critical for parents who want to maintain a good relationship with their kids. Create an environment of love, respect, and openness, and your child will be all the better for it!
Source: newparent.com
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