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McG is lending his action movie street cred to another new series this fall. The CW's
is a new take on
La Femme Nikita
, and it's a somewhat unusual foray for the network into hardcore action. At the Television Critics Association fall press tour, McG spoke about the new direction for
and The CW.
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"The show is a daring departure from what we traditionally say, 'Oh, that's a CW show,'" McG said. "There's a Leslie Moonves component, there's a Peter Roth component, and the Warner's guys and this, that, and the other. But it's really Dawn [Ostroff] who had the courage to jump up and go, 'I'm going to put that on the air, talk about the first fall season where there's original programming every night.' And it's just cool to get a shot to expand the brand, go beyond the shows that we know and love very much in regard to The CW, but do something that's a little bit more daring, designed to reach a few more eyeballs, different eyeballs And it's a lot of pressure, and we went for it."
picks up six years after Nikita was picked up and trained by a secret organization. She's already kicking butt in the first episode. "I did the pilot for
, and I think
is doing great creatively and hasn't fallen off at all, which, of course, is a tribute to Josh Schwartz, who runs that show. And you look at "Supernatural" with what Kripke was able to do and Nutter did the pilot for that, who obviously is a big, flashy pilot director. I think we've all figured out the riddle, even though there's a great deal of pain that goes into Peter Roth and his group, and we fight about the dollars and cents and what goes into it, and it's an ever constricting world. But I think that creativity is the mother of invention, and sometimes if you have a big, fat circus behind the camera, that's not in the interest of great stuff going on in front of the camera. And if you run lean and you put everything into what you're trying to achieve, there's just nothing I would change if this had a $150 million budget for Danny [Cannon, the director] to play with. I think it looks absolutely immaculate."
Maggie Q plays Nikita this time around, and follows a tradition to which McG himself contributed with his interpretation of
Charlie's Angels
. "I think we're all very excited about the notion of empowered female characters, and we like those shows. You meet someone like Maggie, and she's a very extraordinary talent. You meet someone like that, you get excited about the notion of a show like this being on the air. From my experience with <B>Charlie's Angels</b> on down, it's just I like the idea of empowered female characters that don't apologize for being beautiful, but are very, very intelligent and multi-dimensional, and I think Maggie nails that voicing."
Keeping the action coming every week is now in the hands of the production team McG put together. "For me, the number one problem solved is to hire the most talented people, and that's naturally a question for Danny, who directed the pilot, who did an incredible job of making it feel like a motion picture. We've all seen the dailies, and we feel like this is going to be successful cinematic television week in/week out, and I say it with the greatest respect to the movies, what's happening every night in a television capacity, both with the networks and with the cable outlets, it supersedes what's going on on Fridays in the theaters. I think the most talented voices are working in a television construct, and you're seeing filmmaking of the highest caliber. So, Danny, take over. It's hats off to you, man."
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As reported in prior Updates (see, e.g., December 2014 and October-November 2014), during the past year, the SEC has shown renewed zeal for financial reporting enforcement, particularly matters involving erroneous valuations and estimates and inadequate internal controls. Two cases filed in January illustrate the types of financial reporting matters that are attracting the Commission's attention.
In the Matter of First National Community Bancorp Inc., Securities Act Release No. 9714 (Jan. 28, 2015) (FNCB), deals with the reasonableness of the assumptions underlying determinations regarding the valuation of illiquid securities. The Commission charged a bank holding company with violations of the requirements to file accurate reports with the SEC, to maintain accurate books and records, and to maintain effective internal controls. The SEC's charges were based on the alleged improper computation of the amount of other-than-temporary-impairment (OTTI) of certain investment securities reported on the bank's financial statements as available for sale. The SEC also charged the bank's Principal Financial Officer (PFO) with causing these violations by failing to establish and maintain the necessary policies and procedures for determining OTTI.
The Commission alleged that OTTI was materially understated in the financial statements in two 2010 quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q and in the 2009 annual report on Form 10-K. Since the 10-K and one of the 10-Qs were incorporated into the subscription agreement for a private placement, the Commission also charged the bank holding company with a violation Section 17(a)(2) of the Securities Act, which makes unlawful, in the offer or sale of securities, to obtain money or property by means of any untrue statement of a material fact or any omission to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not misleading.
GAAP requires that an OTTI loss be recognized in earnings when the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from a security is below its amortized cost – that is, when part of the loss in value is a credit loss, rather than a loss resulting from market factors. In this case, the investments as to which OTTI was an issue were a type of collateralized debt obligation created by pooling and securitizing securities issued by community and regional banks. In order to determine whether declines in the fair value of these securities were
"other than temporary," the bank had to make assumptions about the likelihood of defaults on the underlying securitized instruments. Since those securities were issued by banks, the expected default rate was in part a function of the rate of bank failures, which was elevated in 2009 as a result of the financial crisis.
According to the SEC's order, the PFO chose the default scenario that yielded the least amount of impairment of the securities on the bank's balance sheet. Specifically, the OTTI determinations were "based on an expectation that bank failures and, therefore, default and deferral rates would not continue at the then-current levels for an extended period of time," although the PFO "did not document his rationale or why he believed such assumptions were reasonable and supportable." In addition, the PFO applied the same projected default rate to all of the investment securities in the portfolio, without regard to differences in the collateral or in other individual characteristics of each security. The Commission found that the resulting valuations were not in accordance with GAAP because the OTTI calculations were not based on reasonable and supportable assumptions.
Both the company and the PFO agreed to settle without admitting or denying the Commission's charges. Both also agreed to the entry of an order requiring them to cease and desist from future violations of the reporting, recordkeeping and internal control requirements and to pay monetary penalties.
The second case, In the Matter of AirTouch Communications, Inc., Securities Act Release No. 9719 (Jan. 30, 2015), is a more traditional example of an alleged material revenue misstatement. In this case, the SEC did not charge violations of the reporting, books and records, or internal control requirements, but rather charged securities fraud in violation of the Section 17(a) of the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act Rule 10b-5.
The gist of the Commission's allegations are that the company entered into an agreement with a Florida-based fulfillment and warehousing service, under which the Florida entity would "purchase" products from the company. The Florida entity was not, however, required to pay the company for those products until they were re-sold to one of the company's customers and the customer had paid the Florida entity. The company issued a purchase order to the Florida entity, and shipped $1.24 million in products to it. On the basis of the purchase order and shipment, the company recorded sales revenue (even though the Florida entity was not at that time required to pay for its "purchase") and included that revenue in 2012 third quarter operating results. (This was the company's only revenue for that quarter.) A Form 10-Q reflecting the revenue was filed with the SEC and used in soliciting additional capital from an investor.
The SEC alleges that neither GAAP nor the company's revenue recognition policy permitted revenue to be recognized in these circumstances. The order states: "Because AirTouch did not sell any product to the Florida Entity—the Purchase Order and the Agreement merely documented, for tracking purposes, the transfer of AirTouch inventory to the Florida Entity in contemplation of future sales—the revenue associated with shipments to the Florida Entity was not realized, realizable or earned."
According to the order, the CEO and CFO "each knew about the Agreement but did not provide it to others involved in AirTouch's financial reporting process, including the controller, the chairman of the audit committee, and the company's outside independent accountant." In January 2013, the board of directors commenced an internal investigation concerning the revenues reported in the Form 10-Q. When the board and its outside auditor finally received the agreement, they ordered a restatement.
The company and the CEO, without admitting or denying the Commission's allegations, agreed to the entry of an order finding that they had committed securities fraud and requiring each to pay a civil monetary penalty. The CEO was also barred from serving as an officer or director of a public company for five years. The case against the CFO is continuing.
Comment: First National Community Bank, like several other recent cases, demonstrates the Commission's willingness to use its enforcement machinery to address accounting matters that previously would likely have been dealt with less formally, if at all. This is especially true in the area of valuation determinations relating to illiquid securities, intangibles, and other assets as to which valuation is dependent on assumptions and models. It also shows the Commission's continuing focus on controls and its propensity to characterize accounting errors as internal control breakdowns. Audit committees should ask management to explain key assumptions that underlie the company's financial reporting and how management selected those assumptions and determined their reasonableness.
In contrast, AirTouch is the latest in a long line of cases involving allegations of improper revenue recognition. The PCAOB's Staff Practice Alert on Auditing Revenue (see September 2014 Update) highlights fraud risks associated with revenue, including the impact of side agreements on revenue recognition. Audit committees should ask the auditor what it views as the principal risks of financial reporting fraud, particularly with respect to revenue, and how it addressed those risks in the audit.


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Monty Montgomery of Xiph.Org Foundation has responded to Steve Job's threat. Xiph is the foundation responsible for taking care of Ogg, Theora and many other codecs. If you have missed the on-going codec wars, now would be a good time to catch up. Check out our previous article on Steve Job's veiled threat to Theora before proceeding.
Here is Montgomery's response:
Thomson Multimedia made their first veiled patent threats against Vorbis almost ten years ago. MPEG-LA has been rumbling for the past few years. Maybe this time it will actually come to something, but it hasn't yet. I'll get worried when the lawyers advise me to; i.e., not yet.
The MPEG-LA has insinuated for some time that it is impossible to build any video codec without infringing on at least some of their patents. That is, they assert they have a monopoly on all digital video compression technology, period, and it is illegal to even attempt to compete with them. Of course, they've been careful not to say quite exactly that.
If Jobs's email is genuine, this is a powerful public gaffe ('All video codecs are covered by patents.') He'd be confirming MPEG's assertion in plain language anyone can understand. It would only strengthen the pushback against software patents and add to Apple's increasing PR mess. Macbooks and iPads may be pretty sweet, but creative individuals don't really like to give their business to jackbooted thugs.
Montgomery's comment is both straight to the point and piercing. He is right in highlighting the fallacy of software patents. Instead of encouraging competition and innovation, they promote bullying and stifle the little guy. It's ironic that Apple is trying to portray itself as open and also going after an open source project like Theora at the same time.
Update: Xiph's Greg Maxwell has also responded to this controversy by trying to clear up the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) that companies like Apple and Microsoft are trying to generate around open codecs like Theora. You can read his take over here.


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As an actress with roles in TV commercials and shows such as "Stargate SGI," Brook Bello tried to forget her difficult childhood, Women's eNews reported. But after years of depression and substance abuse, she decided to tell her story.
Bello had been one of the millions of women and girls in the U.S. and internationally who are abducted, duped or coerced into selling sex for their "owners'" profit.
For years she said nothing, but now she's going as public as she can.
Bello has written, produced and directed a documentary film, "Survivor: Living Above the Noise," in which she tells her own story as a sex trafficking victim, as do others in the film. The documentary takes the viewer to Bahrain in the Middle East, one of the global hotspots of the practice, where Bello went to recover from her experiences and learn about the impact of sex trafficking on women and girls there.
Bello is working with the International Black Women's Public Policy Institute to draw attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the African-American community in a series of discussions and screenings of her film, which will play next month at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ka Flewellen, co-founder and executive director of the International Black Women's Public Policy Institute, says African Americans must keep a special eye on trafficking victims who are women and children from the African diaspora.
"We will mobilize women of African descent within the U.S. to participate in a special hearing this fall on Capitol Hill, in an effort to develop a public policy response," Flewellen said. "Sexual slavery and trafficking aren't just international occurrences. They happen in our communities here in the U.S. We must eradicate these practices."


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The ACTF continues to be a strong supporter of theatre for young children across Victoria. The Foundation commissions (in whole or in part) the creative development of new small scale theatre works specifically devised for children, to the point of being tour ready.
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Cure Eye Floaters Naturally (Remedies from around the Web)
I've had eye floaters for years, I haven't been aware of them though for at least a year, but recently on a walk to the park, I noticed them again, so decided to create this post to bring it back to my conscious awareness and see what natural remedies people have used, and whether I can get rid of them, or see if they "change" at all. I am also curious as to whether they have actually just not been there and if something that I've changed in my diet has caused them to "come back" or whether they were always there, and I just didn't notice them before.
I thought they looked like parasites, and never knew that they were really little pieces of 'gel' floating around in my eye fluid, so if they really are gel, then it's less likely they have "come and gone" and more likely that they must've always been there and my focus just never noticed them for a time. But I'm still curious as to whether this fluid can be dissolved or whether they change in any way and whether they can be removed naturally. The only way to figure that out, is to first investigate & then start trying what others are suggesting :)
This page will collate my list of findings/suggestions, I'll try and debunk the rumours, and this post will be an ongoing project.
I'll also
cross off things that are part of my regular diet/lifestyle – not that I believe they won't help and I care very much for total cell healing so even if it doesn't help for floaters, it probably is necessary for whole-body cell healing, but just to make it obvious that even though these specific things are a part of my daily or almost daily part of my life, I still have eye floaters.
All sources are located at the very end of this page with direct links to the content, websites have hyperlinks to original articles and books that were sourced do not.
First Updated: Feb 21st, 2014
Last Updated: Feb 9th, 2015
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What are Eye Floaters? | Causes | Diet | Supplements | Herbs | Eye Exercises | Lifestyle | Reflexology | Acupuncture | Other | What I'm ruling out | What I'm trying | References
What are Eye Floaters?
Floaters are little bits of matter that break off from the wall of the eyeball and float about within the eye itself. As we age, the space within the eyeball & the retina contain vitreous humor (a clear gel substance of 99% water & 1% hyaluronic acid & elements of collagen). When we are born and throughout our youth, the vitreous has a gel-like consistency. But as we age, the vitreous begins to dissolve and liquefy to create a watery centre. Little pieces of the gel break out from the surrounding vitreous humor & begin to float in the core, between your lens & retina causing them to cause shadows on your retina. Your retina sends messages to your brain about these shadows that your brain perceives as images, and these images are what you see as floaters. (1) (2)
See Eye Floater Simulator @ http://anthonyantonellis.com/floaters/ (3)
Floaters from David OReilly on Vimeo.
Causes (according to different web sources):
- The inner part of your eye is made up of a clear, jelly-like fluid known as the vitreous. Occasionally, small flecks of protein and other matter become trapped in the vitreous during the formation of the eye before birth and remain in the vitreous body. New floaters are caused by the deterioration of the eye fluid or its surrounding structures as we age, or by certain injuries or eye diseases. (4)
- Eye floaters are a combination of protein and in some cases, microscopic drops associated with blood. Although most are harmless, they can indicate the existence of a far more serious underlying condition, like a detached retina. Diabetics should be especially watchful if they develop vision floaters as this could be an indication of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, which can result in bleeding in the eyes. (5)
- There is a clear, gel-like fluid called vitreous humor inside your eye. If some of this vitreous gel clumps together, you may see floaters. It often seems as though they dart away when you try to focus on them and look at them. Although they may be bothersome, floaters do eventually become less noticeable and are benign. They are usually most common amongst the elderly and nearsighted people. (6)
- Lack of Quality Sleep, Eye Strain, Lack of adequate Nutrition & Smoking (7)
- When a molecule is affected by free radicals, molecular bonds are broken and as far as we know right now, they do not mend themselves. If we believe that free radical toxicity is the cause of these protein breakdowns, then it seems logical that anything that is going to decrease free radical toxicity could be beneficial to prevention. (8)
- Liver malfunction is a common cause of eye problems. Keep it clean & well-functioning. Common Causes: Liver malfunctioning, environmental pollutants, allergies, poor diet deficient in usable proteins & minerals, excessive in sugars & refined foods, thyroid problems, series illness, prescription & other drug abuse. (9) (10)
- Eyestrain, mental strain, staring, poor diet, sugar, can cause floaters. Shifting, central fixation, relaxation can stop the appearance of floaters. (11)
- Ophthalmologist Bates states that tension in the mind, staring, squinting, limited eye movement, lack of central-fixation, eye muscle tension causes the appearance of floaters. (12)
- Floaters are the hallmark of disease in the vitreous. Floaters are usually caused by small bits of collagen in the vitreous cavity, by inflammatory cells in the vitreous, or by vitreous haemorrhage. (13)
- Wild rose hip (15)
- Juice
carrots, dark leafy greens, lemon, all other brightly colored vegetables. (16)
- Diet that includes lots of whole grains,
vegetables, fruits, and avoid foods high in hydrogenated fats, such as solid vegetable shortening, margarine, deep-fried foods(17)
- Foods that contain lots of the carotenoids lutein & zeaxanthin (antioxidants that are the only known carotenoids that are present in the human eye, particularly the retaina, macula, & lens), such as
spinach& kale. (18)
- Foods with high amounts of vitamin C (
oranges, melons, tomatoes, strawberries, red & green peppers, sweet potatoes). Eye lens absorbs vitamin C. (19)
- High levels of antioxidant vitamins &
zinchas been shown to significantly reduce the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by approx. 25% and also reduce the risk of vision loss caused by AMD by approx. 19%. It is unknown whether the same nutrients will have the same beneficial effects upon the vitreous. (20)
- Eat protein from the sea & soy foods (rich in omega-3 fatty acids), whole grains, low fat dairy foods, eggs (full of zenxanthin), sprouts &
seeds. (21)
- Increase Vitamin A & high mineral foods; leafy greens (
kale), sea greensare loaded with carotenoids & EFA's, orange & yellow veggies, broccoli, seafood, and parsley(22)
- Include vision foods like
broccoli, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, leeks, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, barley, blueberries, watercress(23)
- A vision drink 2 x week (1 cup
carrot juice, 1/2 cup eyebright tea, 1 egg, 1 tb wheat germ, 1 tsp rose hip powder, 1 TB honey, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp kelp. (24)
- Can be removed by fasting, cleansing diet, improved liver & kidney health, avoiding sugar, avoiding ingestion of chemicals, or chemicals in the air, or
on the skin, avoiding artery clogging food (25)
- Propolis concentrate (27)
- Hawthorn berry (28)
- Ginko biloba has been proven effective in increasing ocular blood flow and is used by patients suffering from glaucoma (29) Ginkgo biloba, shown through antioxidant effects to be useful in maintaining eye health. Improves oxygen delivery to eyes. Don't use Ginkgo biloba if you are taking blood-thinners. (30)
- Lysine is a vasodilator, which means that it widens blood vessels, particular in large veins. Lysine has proven effective in widening blood vessels in some areas, but not necessarily in the eyes (31)
- Taurine, an essential amino acid, is a natural cure for floaters as it maintains the function of the retina. Since this nutrient is not synthesized by the human body, taurine must be obtained from food sources or supplements. Found in most muscle meat. (32) (33)
- Hemp oil is believed to be one of the best home remedies for floaters. (34) (35) (36)
Serrapeptase enzymeis an effective natural cure for eye floaters. It digests the debris, blood clots and dead tissues that cause the floaters. (37) (38) (39) Cannot find any evidence to support this, the only sites that seem to talk about it are the people selling it, and forums (of people who probably got it from the sales pages). On the other hand, serrapeptase has been proven beneficial for other ailments, such as clearing excess mucus from the airways of patients with chronic respiratory disease, and clearing the sinuses. I'll update if I find any further research.
Nutrients that protect nerves, reduce oxidative damage from sunlight, reduce eye pressure, prevent vision loss: (40)
- Multivitamin/mineral that includes copper to balance zinc supplementation. (41)
Vitamin B12protects nerves (42)
Vitamin Cprevents eye damage (43)
- Vitamin E protects against free radical damage to the eyes (44)
- Beta-carotene – needed for proper eye function (45)
- Lutein – Helps support eye health (46)
Selenium– important antioxidant that works well with vitamin E (47)
Zinc– deficiency has been linked to vision disorders (48) (49)
- Bilberry is used both for improving eyesight and for widening blood vessels. (50) (51) Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) which improve the circulation in the blood vessels of the eye and also help to facilitate delivery of essential oxygen and nutrients. (52) (53) Bilberry extract, shown through antioxidant effects to be useful in maintaining eye health. Improves oxygen delivery to eyes. (54)
- Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) can be used as an effective all round tonic and restorative, with additional benefits of maintaining digestive health and liver functioning. (55)
- Sutherlandia frutescens has excellent adaptogenic properties as well anti-oxidant effects. (56)
- Milk thistle's active ingredient "silymarin" helps maintain healthy liver function. (57) Milk thistle seed (58)
Eye Exercises
- Palming and tracing exercises for relaxing the eyes and improving vision (59) (60) (61) (62) When palming is done correctly, the vision, memory, and imagination always improve. By palming is meant to close the eyes and cover them with the palm of one or both hands without exerting any pressure the closed eyelids. (63) Palming is a help, and I suggest that you palm for a few minutes, many times during the day, at least ten times. At night, just before retiring, it is well to palm for half an hour or longer. (64)
- Stop staring. (65) Shift eyes from top to bottom, left to right, and in any direction.
Wrong way = turn head to the right while eyes are left or vice versa
Correct way = Eyes, head/face, body move together, synchronized, same time, same direction
- Sunning with Eyes Closed (66)
Face the sun, eyes closed, move the head side-to-side, up & down, circular, do the Sway.
Open eyes & look away from the sun to the bright sky, clouds, tree tops.
Go outside in the sunlight daily. Full spectrum sunlight contains all wave lengths, frequencies, colours, mixtures of colours of the light spectrum. Full spectrum sunlight, not filtered through sunglasses, contacts, eye glasses, windows, keeps the eyes, brain, body healthy & vision clear.
- While sitting, do not look up without raising your chin. Always turn your head in the direction in which you look. (67)
- Blink often. (68)
- Do not make an effort to see things more clearly. If you let your eyes alone, things will clear up by themselves. (69)
- Do not look at anything longer than a fraction of a second without shifting. (70)
- While reading, do not think about your eyes, but let your mind & imagination rule. When you are conscious of your eyes looking at objects at any time, it causes discomfort & lessons your vision. (71)
- It is very important that you learn how to imagine stationery objects to be moving, without moving your head or body. (72)
- Reduce
stress, Meditation, Prayer, Pilates, Tai Chi (73)
- Yoga (74) Netra vyayam are yoga eye exercises that reduce stress & promote eye muscle relaxation. (75)
- Spending time in Nature (76)
- Qigong
- Get Quality Sleep (77) Sleep restores the reserves of nerve force & gives an opportunity for exhausted tissues to rebuild and refresh. Palm before retiring. Darkness is important. Light interferes with restful sleep as our closed lids are not entirely light-proof. The light is stimulating & prevents absolute relaxation of the optic nerves. Complete darkness is conductive to sound sleep. (78)
- Increase Blood Circulation (79) (80)
- Eye-strain (from computers, tv, reading in bad light, etc.) (81) (82)
Walking– Exercise increases delivery of nutrients to the eyes & facilitates removal of waste products. (83)
- Eye points located base of 2nd & 3rd toes. (84)
- Stimulating these areas helps to improve circulation to the eyes. (85)
- Tenderness in this area means that circulation to the eye is blocked. (86)
- Reflexology area (hands). Squeeze all around on eye-points on hands. (87)
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives floaters as a manifestation of congestion in the liver & kidneys. Acupuncture focuses on eliminating congestion, thereby clearing eyes & strengthening tissue of the retina & blood vessels of the eyes. Relaxation Techniques & Liver Herbs (like Milk Thistle). (88)
Toxins & Environmental Factors
Our proteins are being broken down as we speak. We are being bombarded with cosmic rays, x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, and whatever we ate for breakfast, or drank or smoked last night. We have to say that nutritional & environmental factors do play a part in the development of vitreous floaters, just like they play a part with probably all degenerative conditions. (89)
- Quit Smoking (90) (91)
- Avoid Free Radical Toxicity (cosmic rays, x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves) (92)
Reduce sugar intake. (93)
- Avoid chemicalized foods, especially fried &
saturated fat foods, pasteurized dairy & red meats. These foods cause the body to metabolize slowly, use sugars poorly, and form crystallized clogs. (94) (95)
What I'm Ruling Out
- Supplements that I take regularly (but sporadically) that can probably be discounted as being useful for eye floaters (since if they were effective, I probably wouldn't be writing this post) are: apple cider vinegar, vitamin c powder, olive leaf extract, tyrosine, olive oil, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, msm, magnesium
- Herbs, Spices, Nuts & Seeds that I take regularly (daily or almost daily) that I am discounting: turmeric, black pepper, nori flakes, flaxseed oil, hemp seeds, chia seeds, quinoa, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- I also juice the following regularly (daily or almost daily) so these can also be discounted: carrots, green apples, ginger, lemon, orange, & pineapple.
- The following foods are a regular (daily or almost daily) part of my diet, so these can also be discounted: baby kale, kale, flat-leaf parsley, cherry tomatoes, baby roma tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, white seedless grapes, dates, red cabbage.
- As far as lifestyle, although I'm still transforming from a misery-guts to a happy-butterfly.. currently I really love my life, most of my days are happy, I feel grateful to be alive, and love people and the wonder of the world. I go for leisurely walks a couple of times a week, I live a fairly stress-free life excepting that I do not have a 'dream job' and have some challenging people to deal with at work on occasion. I am not living where I currently want to live (location, climate & independence), but I'm living with people I love very dearly – the people I love & care about more than anything in the world. Compared to 6 months ago, my life is 'carefree'. If indeed "mindset" or "lifestyle" is any connection to eye floaters (as some of the studies will reveal), then I may notice a change after I change jobs & location. Although that is not something that I can readily test in the "now". Excepting eye-strain causes – I spend a lot of time on the computer – probably more than most people, and have been this way since I first got my computer over a decade ago, so I could probably do some eye-exercises or get some kind of protection, and possibly but unlikely spend less time in front of the screen.
What I'm trying (currently trying or about to try these…)
- Korean White Ginseng Root capsules
- Probiotics capsules
- More Spinach, Red & Green Peppers, more orange & yellow veggies, seafood, leeks, more onions, more cabbage, more watercress
- Protein from the sea
- More Eggs
- sesame seeds
- Kelp
- Ginko Biloba
- Research natural lysine sources
- Try and find how I can incorporate "muscle" meat, sounds disgusting & hard to get?.
- Research natural vitamin B12, beta-carotene lutein & zinc sources
- Will be doing a liver cleanse soon, so that will incorporate Milk Thistle for about 30 days
- Palming & Eye Exercises, probably will look to YouTube for some Yoga eye exercises
- Sunning with eyes closed
- Moving my eyes more often, and making more of an effort to not stare at the screen all day
- Look into QiGong more thoroughly.. been wanting to research more into it anyway
- More rebounding as I think that would be a great exercise for increasing blood circulation, and also for general health & movement of the lymphatic fluid
- Research the exact locations of the foot & hand reflexology suggestions
- Research "acupressure" points to focus on instead of paying for someone to stick a needle in
- Improving the quality of my sleep.
Update: Feb 9th, 2015
It's been almost a year adding various things from the above lists regularly to my diet & lifestyle and I have had no improvement in my eye floaters (no worsening either). Starting to think that diet is probably not going to be the answer for curing eye floaters and rather am now going to focus my energies on the eye exercises, sunning, and "intentions".
I wrote a lot in my update today but unfortunately I lost it all, and am now not really feeling like re-writing it all, so in summary, over the past 12 months I've:
- Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun – 1-2 Fresh Carrot + Various juices (watermelon, celery, green apples, ginger, melon, lemon, oranges, pineapple, etc)
- Daily – Green Smoothies incorporating a lot of natural supplements/vitamins/minerals, seeds, fruit & vegetables and lots of greens.
- Daily – Greens
- Nuts, Seeds regularly added to diet
- Vitamin B12 supplement (liquid from Global Healing Center)
- Daily – Turmeric, Fruits, Vegetables, Vitamin C
- Sea Greens Regularly (Spirulina, Nori)
- MSM regularly
With no improvement (or any noticeable degradation)
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After a stressful day when my boyfriend,who has Parkinsons which l have helped him improve his diet and encouraged him on starting yoga and fast walking, decided to fix a date for a Colononoscopy even tho the nurse said the fobt test was not accurate, l got a floater like a cobweb or flying insect in my eye.
I apologise for the incredibly long sentence in the last paragraph and a heartfelt thankyou for your blog on dealing with floaters. We are on the same page with nutritional outlook and use of supplements and l have been meaning to do Paul Pitchfords 21 day liver cleanse for months now.
Thanks to reading your blog l am determined to start in a few days.
Blessings to you Penny Butler,
from Helen Burrows, UK
Thanks for your blog. Very he'lpful! Have you tried frankincense oil?
so, what's "status" of your floaters now (in 2018)?
I have (acknowledge) floaters some 10 months ago – and so far the only "thing" that "worked" (it seems reduce the number and visibility") is: eyebright (500 mg/day)+multivitamin (lots of B vitamins in it) 1g/day and taurine (up to 1 g/day).
Thank you very much for posting, this is very helpfull
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In her introduction to The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin writes that "the future, in fiction, is a metaphor." In uncertain times, we look to the future as a blank screen for projecting our anxieties about the fraught present and unresolved past. Our fantasies about the future reveal the ideological constructs of our contemporary moment. "Science fiction is not predictive," Le Guin writes. "It is descriptive."
What does the future look like for Americans and observers of American culture in the 21st century? How have past Americans used the future to address lingering uncertainties about their own eras? In an age of fractured politics, environmental devastation, neoliberal innovation, and deadly imperialism, what hope can the future hold? And what can American Studies hope to teach us about the role of uncertainty and futurity in our daily lives?
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was my first Murakami novel and geesh was I tired of listening to this blabberdy blabbing when I was finished. About an hour into the audio book, I doubled the speed of narration and sometimes tripled it during Tengo's story. That tempo kept me interested and helped me get through the book in less than 30 hours. Thirty hours is long enough and may have you doing as one of the texts by Proust the author pays homage to, searching for lost time.
Excerpt from the story "Town of Cats" from 1Q84 printed in the New Yorker September 5, 2011: "In the story, a young man is travelling alone with no particular destination in mind. He rides the train and gets off at any stop that arouses his interest. He takes a room, sees the sights, and stays for as long as he likes. When he has had enough, he boards another train. He spends every vacation this way." That Murakami included this tale makes me think that he did this very thing. He had a few characters he wanted to write about and he took us on a ride with them with no particular destination in mind. Stopping everywhere that pleased him and elaborating on whatever he felt like. What an ego trip.
Themes through the story: Sex without love, Unrequited love, Ugliness ( big heads, small noses, strange ears etc.), Going to the Cat Town, Little people and dead bodies, Religion as an evil incestuous force, Crows, Socialism and media, Immaculate conception, Parallel universes, Moon is blue cheese, and the list goes on. If you are a psychology student, you could probably write your thesis about this book.
What does it all mean and what can you expect to get out of investing your time in this story. I have no idea. I did make a playlist on Spotify from the music mentioned in the book and that will give you at least 24 hours of music. That's something at least.
My favorite Quotes from 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
"Life is not like water. Things in life don't necessarily flow over the shortest possible route."
"Even if we could turn back, we'd probably never end up where we started."
"I'm a very ordinary human being; I just happen to like reading books."
"As I see it, you are living with something that you keep hidden deep inside. Something heavy. I felt it from the first time I met you. You have a strong gaze, as if you have made up your mind about something. To tell you the truth, I myself carry such things around inside. Heavy things. That is how I can see it in you."
"Life is so uncertain: you never know what could happen. One way to deal with that is to keep your pajamas washed."
"Writers have to keep on writing if they want to mature, like caterpillars endlessly chewing on leaves."
The Atlantics summary of why this should have been an excellent book.
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a chapter of a longer fairy-tale, "Once Upon a Sky-Blue Tine" will be published!
Both the fairy-tale and the chapter are examples of sex-positive feminism; a story probably better for adults, given the beautiful explicitness! –please feel free to indulge yourself!
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James Harrison might never stop playing football.
The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is the oldest defensive player in the NFL, but that didn't stop him from having another productive season. Harrison played particularly well during the postseason, compiling 20 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 stuffs and a forced fumble.
When asked about his future following the Steelers' loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, Harrison sounded like a man determined to play at least one more season. "I'm not done yet," he told reporters.
Harrison, who will turn 39 in May, has been able to fight off Father Time thanks to his tireless preparation. He reportedly spends between $400,000 and $600,000 a year to keep his body healthy. He trains like an absolute animal and uses methods such as dry-needling to enhance his recovery. Just look at how hard he was grinding last week:
Even after the punishment of a full season and three playoff games, Harrison told reporters his body felt A-OK.
"I feel physically fine," said Harrison. "A few little dings and bruises here and there but other than that I feel fine."
Harrison will be an unrestricted free agent this off-season, but it's hard to imagine the Steelers won't make an effort to re-sign him.
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Police in Ghana storm a camp being used to keep children in slavery after one journalist spent weeks infiltrating the traffickers. In this video, CNN correspondent Vlad Duthiers meets the journalist and asks the minister responsible for protecting children what the government is doing to help.
That journalist deserve a nationalhonour for exposing mordern day slavery in recent times those criminals should face the music of weight of the law kudoz brother God be with u
I bid God's blessings & much happiness, good health & long life for the courageous journalist who exposed that atrocity!
Mmmmm this is serious God help Ghanah
3 comments, 3 "god bombs". Sigh.
This is really interesting and the Ghana has gained high marks with the Ghana journalist leading the way . Anas and CNN we thank for showing this on the freedom project . More grease to your elbows and strength for weak legs and muscles.
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I am glad to see this exposure of the issue in Ghana, and to hear Nana Oye Lithur reiterate the government's commitment to addressing it. Ghana has a strong foundation of laws and policies to address modern slavery, but needs to commit more resources to assisting in the prevention of trafficking and in reintegration and aftercare support of survivors. There can continue to be raids like the one in this video, but without sufficient shelter space and aftercare, rescued children risk being retrafficked.
good work done ANASS.
Excellent job u are an eye opener and forerunner in Ghanaian journalism.if every journalist will expose neferious activities it will help speed development.
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The most prominent Bitcoin exchange appeared to be on the verge of collapse late Monday, raising questions about the future of a volatile marketplace.
On Monday night, a number of leading Bitcoin companies jointly announced that Mt. Gox, the largest exchange for most of Bitcoin's existence, was planning to file for bankruptcy after months of technological problems and what appeared to have been a major theft. A document circulating widely in the Bitcoin world said the company had lost 744,000 Bitcoins in a theft that had gone unnoticed for years. That would be about 6 percent of the 12.4 million Bitcoins in circulation.
While Mt. Gox did not respond to numerous requests for comments, and the companies issuing the statement scrambled to determine the exact situation at Mt. Gox, which is based in Japan, the news helped push the price of a single Bitcoin below $500 for the first time since November, when it began a spike that took it above $1,200.
But at the same time that the news about Mt. Gox was emerging, a New York firm announced plans to create an exchange that could draw the world's largest banks into the virtual currency market for the first time.
The new exchange is being put together by SecondMarket, which rose to fame a few years ago after creating a platform for buying and selling shares of companies like Twitter and Facebook before they went public.
Without the trouble at Mt. Gox, the SecondMarket plans would have been seen as a major boon for virtual currencies, providing a potential entry point into the Bitcoin market for large banks, which have so far avoided virtual currencies as their price has skyrocketed.
Barry Silbert, SecondMarket's chief executive, said that he had already talked with several banks and financial companies about joining the new exchange, along with financial regulators, and that he hoped to have it in operation this summer.
But plans for any new venture will be tested by the collapse of Mt. Gox, which could shake the faith of early Bitcoin adopters. Ryan Galt, a blogger who writes frequently about Bitcoin and was one of the first to circulate the news about Mt. Gox, wrote on Monday: "I do believe that this is one of the existential threats to Bitcoin that many have feared and have personally sold all of my Bitcoin holdings."
On Monday, Mt. Gox took down all of its previous posts on Twitter, one day after its chief executive, Mark Karpeles, resigned from the board of the Bitcoin Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for virtual currencies.
A statement from the chief executives of Bitcoin companies like Coinbase, Circle, Blockchain.info and Payward, said that the "tragic violation of the trust of users of Mt. Gox was the result of one company's abhorrent actions and does not reflect the resilience or value of Bitcoin and the digital currency industry."
The events are in keeping with the stark ups and downs of Bitcoin's short existence.
Released in 2009 by an anonymous creator known as Satoshi Nakamoto, the Bitcoin program runs on the computers of anyone who joins in, and it is set to release only 21 million coins in regular increments. The coins can be moved between digital wallets using secret passwords.
While Bitcoin fans have said the technology could provide a revolutionary new way of moving money around the world, skeptics have viewed it variously as a Ponzi scheme or an investment susceptible to fraud and theft.
Many leading names in the Bitcoin community were still trying to determine the scope and potential consequences of the troubles at Mt. Gox. A document detailing the purported theft, labeled "Crisis Strategy Draft," appeared to come from Mt. Gox.
While officials at the Bitcoin Foundation could not verify the origins of the document, they were preparing for the closure of Mt. Gox.
Patrick Murck, the foundation's general counsel, said that "this incident just demonstrates the need for initiatives by responsible individuals and responsible members of the Bitcoin community like what's being described" in SecondMarket's initiative.
Mt. Gox's difficulties this week are only the latest in a long line of problems at the Tokyo-based exchange. Created in 2010, Mt. Gox quickly became the most popular place to buy and sell Bitcoins. But the firm has suffered several intrusions and technological mishaps, which have led to steep declines in the currency's price. A few weeks ago the company stopped allowing its customers to withdraw Bitcoins after it said it had discovered a flaw in some of the basic Bitcoin computer code.
While other exchanges were briefly hit by problems, they came back online. Mt. Gox never opened up again, prompting speculation about its future.
Until now, the major Bitcoin exchanges have all allowed anyone from the public to buy and sell virtual currency. SecondMarket's plan is to create a platform more like the New York Stock Exchange, where only large institutions can join and trade.
Mr. Silbert says he will only open the exchange once they have several regulated financial institutions signed on as members. His hope, he says, is to give them partial ownership so that they have an incentive to trade there.
For much of Bitcoin's life, banks have viewed the virtual currency with either derision or dismissiveness.
Recently, though, a number of banks have released research reports that have been less negative. A December report from Bank of America said that virtual currencies could become an important new part of the payment system, allowing money to move more cheaply than it does with credit cards and money transmitters like Western Union.
The statement from the Bitcoin companies on Monday night, which was not signed by Mr. Silbert, said that "in order to re-establish the trust squandered by the failings of Mt. Gox, responsible Bitcoin exchanges are working together and are committed to the future of Bitcoin and the security of all customer funds."


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No support for knights and dames from Sir Graham McCamley
AN ACT of gallantry saw Graham McCamley knighted in 1986.
But 28 years on and the Central Queensland grazier cannot understand why Australia would want to reintroduce the honorary titles of knights and dames.
"I just see it as unnecessary," the 81-year-old said yesterday.
"We moved away from the Imperial system to an Australian honours system, which is recognised everywhere in the world.
"That is how it has been for quite a long time. I think that once the decision is made, we should stick to it."
Sir Graham believes strongly that deserving Australians should be recognised; he just thinks the country should not be wavering between two honours systems.
"Of course, we must honour the people who have done great things for this nation but I think the Australian system has been running for too long now to go changing things again," he said.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott made the surprise announcement last week that he would restore the titles for pre-eminent Australians. He described it as "an important grace note in our national life".
Under Mr Abbott's plan, up to four Australians will receive the honour every year, with Governors-General to automatically receive the title.
Sir Graham wears his title with little pretence, but admits it garners him special regard in the wider community.
"In the end, though, I'm still just Graham."


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Tuesday, July 31
her faith journey: heather hamilton
For most of my life I've kept Jesus at arms length. The really crazy thing is that for as long as I can remember I've wanted a relationship with Him. For whatever reason, I had convinced myself that because my parents chose to raise me without any church affiliation and little religious education, I didn't deserve a relationship with Him.
I would listen to people talk about their faith and feel envious. I wanted to know what if felt like to love so freely and believe so deeply. Some would try to tell me that I could have it too, but I didn't believe them. I saw it as black and white- in order for Jesus to love you, you had to be born into your faith. And you had to attend church. After all, that was where you would find God, wasn't it?
I kept this internal fight going for a long time, until I couldn't fight any more.
When my second born, a sweet son named Samuel, was rushed to the PICU I stopped fighting. I didn't stop to think about how undeserving I was, I just went to Him. As the first day turned to night I started to seek comfort in Him. As our days in the PICU turned to weeks, I began to let go of my preconceived ideas. The night we found out that Samuel's meningitis was terminal I turned to Him first.
When Samuel passed away I told Jesus, "I can't do this." and He said, "I can."
The first few weeks after loosing Samuel I felt raw and vulnerable, and there was so much I was confused about. I knew that when I put my arm down, Jesus had embraced me, offering His comfort and peace. Knowing that allowed me to go to Him as I began wrestling with questions, including how anywhere, even heaven, could be better for my boy than my own arms. He listened to every word I said, and turned my pain and sorrow into compassion and gratitude. If that's not a miracle then I don't know what is. That's when I asked Jesus into my heart. Because of Jesus, I will live the rest of my life in awe of God's never ending love and faithfulness for us. I am living proof of it. Me, the girl that kept Him at arms length all this time.
People often ask me how I can believe in God after loosing Samuel, and my answer is always the same. How can I not?
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amen. he is good. so grateful for you and your shining christ brightly. love you!! xo
wow beautiful post...beautiful testimony. love your perspective!ReplyDelete
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love ingrid
ps...today i'm delivering our 1st baby since loosing our samuel. how God has used this all for good is so beyond what my little mind can comprehend. but i now see that only He can bring beauty from ashes.Replies
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God is SO good!!!!
Heather, I love your heart. Your story continues to inspire me! Love to you, friend.ReplyDelete
Beautiful testimony, Heather! Your heart is always refreshing to me!ReplyDelete
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That was really beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I'm a person of long-time faith, but I'm in a funk lately - not so much with God but because of all the chaos I'm seeing among people who call themselves believers. I needed to hear this today - it's Him, not all that other stuff!ReplyDelete
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A sudden downpour notwithstanding, Vanessa Getty and Alexis Traina, both in long black lace Chanel gowns, swept into San Francisco's Legion of Honor museum Saturday night for the eighth annual Mid-Winter Gala, which was sponsored by Chanel and which drew 400 of the city's couples from the worlds of tech, arts, finance, fashion, design and philanthropy. A few new bright brains from Silicon Valley and San Francisco tech companies were present, including Google's Marissa Mayer; Jeremy Stoppelman, co-founder of Yelp; Matt Cohler of Benchmark Capital, and Dick Costolo, chief executive officer of Twitter.
"Billy [her husband] and I spent the whole day ferrying our two sons to Little League games and basketball," said Getty, who seemed somewhat surprised to find herself in a gown and jewels. She quickly glanced down to check her nails. They were perfect.
'I would say black is back," said Trevor Traina, as Angelique Griepp swept in wearing a dramatic black Chanel column gown. Guests warmed up in the dinner-and-dancing tent, which was lined in gold-edged black fabric with overscale chandeliers encircled in black mesh. The decor included purple cattleya orchids and peonies in white vases while the menu was classic French — tomato soup en croute with salade verte, steak frites with béarnaise sauce and tarte tatin.
Dancing continued late into the night — until guests realized that at midnight the clock clicked forward into daylight saving time.
Those still around at that hour were Todd and Katie Traina, Mayer and Zack Bogue, Alex Chases, Sloan and Roger Barnett, Carol and Shelby Bonnie, Gina and Stuart Peterson, Alec and Serena Perkins, Leslie Thieriot, Victoire and Owsley Brown, Maria Kochetkova, and Olga Dzilikhova.
The event saluted the museum's new exhibit "The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde 1860-1900." The gala was expected to raise more than $400,000, which will benefit the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.


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Superhero Bits: The All-'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Edition
Posted on Monday, April 7th, 2014 by Germain Lussier
The page is all Spoilers.
ScreenCrush says Captain America: The Winter Soldier succeeds where Man of Steel failed.
Does the ending of The Winter Soldier reveal who the Clairvoyant is in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D?
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. cast teases how their show will change after The Winter Soldier.
How did the ending of The Winter Soldier affect the lower level S.H.I.E.L.D. employees?
The Empire Podcast talked to the Russo Brothers about all this spoilers and Captain America.
If you saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier this weekend, the Twitter hashtag #hailhydra is really funny.
Every page of the Winter Soldier: Art of the Movie book from Parka Blogs via CBM.
Buzzfeed compiled a bunch of quotes of Winter Soldier cast taking about the film's impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Wired uploaded a BTS video of the Helicarriers in The Winter Soldier.
The images are gone, but Film Sketchr has an interview with Winter Soldier concept artist Jamie Rama.
Here are 10 things to like, and not like, about The Winter Soldier.
A fun theory on Reddit about how Captain America and Pulp Fiction could take place in the same universe.
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The best way to make lasagna
What's the best way to make lasagna, and what's the deal with no-boil noodles?
There's a reason lasagna is such a popular celebration dish. It's perfect for a crowd. The smallest recipes serve eight. It's simple to eat but intricate in its appeal, satisfying the pasta note, the gooey cheese note, the savory sauce note.
All this celebrating comes at a price. No matter how you slice it, making lasagna is a big production.
Types of lasagna
There are two main types of lasagna seen around here, Bolognese and Italian-American. The former hails from Bologna, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, and is made with sheets of fresh egg pasta, Bolognese ragù (meat sauce lightened with milk and very little tomato), béchamel (white) sauce and grated Parmesan. The latter is usually made with packaged lasagna noodles (the ones with ruffled edges), tomato-meat sauce and a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
If you want a recipe for lasagna Bolognese you can do no better than the one in "Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking," by the late Marcella Hazan. Calling for homemade pasta, homemade ragù and homemade béchamel, it takes the better part of two days -- but it's one of the most delicious things you'll ever eat.
An excellent Italian-American lasagna can be made in a matter of hours and entails four main steps: making the sauce, combining the cheeses, precooking the noodles and assembling the layers. (Using store-bought sauce will more than halve the prep time, but if you're going to go to the trouble of making a lasagna, don't stint on the sauce. Rather than buying jarred, pick up a few quarts at your local Italian specialty market.)
No-boil noodles to the rescue
On the noodle front, there's help for the weary. No-boil noodles have been around for a while, but a few years ago, Barilla introduced Oven-Ready Lasagne (made in Italy) that are a revelation. They're thinner than the typical ruffled-edge dried noodle and, like fresh Bolognese lasagne, they're made with egg. They cook right inside the lasagna.
I recently made lasagnas with three types of noodles: Barilla's no-boil Oven-Ready Lasagne, De Cecco dried and some fresh lasagna sheets. The Barilla cooked up thinner, lighter, tenderer than the dried. I could not tell them apart from the fresh.
No-boil noodles absorb moisture as they cook. For this reason, they work best in recipes where there's plenty of sauce. For most traditional lasagne this is no problem; just use them instead of precooked dried noodles. If you're making a sauce-less lasagna -- say, one with just vegetables and cheese -- I suggest you soak the noodles in hot water for about 20 minutes. They'll become pliable and gain about 1 / 2 inch in width and length.
When you layer no-boil noodles in a lasagna, don't leave them exposed. Make sure they are completely covered in sauce and leave a margin between them and the pan (and between them and each other) so they can expand.
If you don't make your own meat sauce, substitute 6 cups of any meat (or vegetable-based) sauce. The best mozzarella to use here is not the fresh kind just made at the pork store (too wet) or the rubbery, low-moisture kind sold in the supermarket dairy aisle (too dry). Instead, use packaged "fresh mozzarella" or ask your pork store if they have any of yesterday's mozzarella left.
For the sauce
-- 2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
-- 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
-- 1 large carrot, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
-- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
-- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, divided
-- 8 sprigs thyme
-- Salt
-- Pepper
-- 1 pound ground beef or pork sausage meat or combination
-- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
-- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
-- 2 1-pound, 12-ounce cans peeled tomatoes with juice (about 6 cups), crushed by hand
For the lasagna
-- 1 pound (2 cups) whole-milk ricotta
-- 2 eggs
-- 1/2 pound mozzarella, shredded or chopped
-- 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided
-- 12 sheets Barilla no-boil lasagna noodles (see note)
1. Make the meat sauce: Cover the bottom of a large, heavy Dutch oven with olive oil. Add onion, carrot, celery, parsley, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and several grindings of pepper. Stir to combine, turn heat to medium and cover pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have given up most of their moisture, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, carrots are soft, about 10 minutes more. You do not want vegetables to brown.
2. Add meat to pot and turn heat to medium. Using a wooden spatula, first break up the meat and combine with vegetables, then smear it against bottom of pot so that it doesn't clump. Continue to cook meat until it looses all its raw color, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and stir for a minute until you smell the garlic. If using wine, add it now, turn heat up to high and cook, stirring, until it evaporates. Add tomatoes and cook on high until sauce comes to a boil. Turn heat down so that sauce cooks at a very slow simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 11 / 2 hours, until it has thickened slightly. Remove thyme sprigs. Taste for salt and pepper.
3. To assemble the lasagna: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine ricotta, eggs, mozzarella and 3 / 4 cup Parmesan. Grease a 13x9-inch pan, or line it with pan-lining paper or nonstick aluminum foil. You'll be making a four-layer lasagna, with five layers of sauce, and four each of noodles and the cheese mixture. Arrange the sauce, noodles and cheese around the prepared pan.
4. Measure a heaping cup of sauce onto the bottom of the pan and spread it evenly around. Lay 3 noodles crosswise on top of sauce. Spread one quarter of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Make 3 more sauce-noodle-cheese layers. Spread remaining sauce on the last cheese layer. Sprinkle the whole lasagna with remaining 1 / 4 cup of Parmesan. Cover pan with foil and bake until lasagna is bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes. Plunge a sharp paring knife into the center of the pan then lay the blade (carefully) against your lip. If it is hot, the lasagna is cooked through. Remove foil, return pan to oven and cook a few minutes more, until top begins to brown. Let rest at least 30 minutes before serving.
Note: A 9-ounce box of Barilla no-boil lasagna contains 16 noodles. This recipe uses 12. To use up the remaining 4 noodles, break them into irregular pieces. You have just made malfatti. You can also substitute 12 dry noodles, cooked according to package directions.


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Scenic Villas
2-28 Scenic Villa Drive, Hong Kong
Scenic Villas is situated in Pok Fu Lam on the western coast of Hong Kong Island. The residential complex, of which the Group offers 44 units for lease, provides comprehensive facilities and spacious 4-bedroom apartments with large balconies overlooking the Lamma Channel. The ESF Kennedy School, West Island School and Cyberport complex are all located within a stone's throw away from the development. Residents of Scenic Villas are serviced by a direct, private shuttle bus that connects Scenic Villas with the Central Business District; they can also reach various commercial districts of Hong Kong via public buses and mini buses.
- Outdoor Swimming Pool and Children's Pool
- Gym Room
- Children's Playground
- Tennis and Basketball Court
- Covered car park with 290 parking spaces
- Supermarket
- Florist
- Public Bus and Minibus Service from Victoria Road and Sha Wan Drive to Causeway Bay, Central, Kennedy Town, Wong Chuk Hang and Mongkok etc.
- Resident Shuttle Bus Service to / from Central
3D Navigation
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Local Amenities
Offices / Malls
- Cyberport Driving Distance: 1.8 km | Drive: 5 minutes
Walking Distance: 1.2 km | On foot: 16 minutes
- I.F.C. Distance: 6.1 km | Drive: 11 minutes
- Kennedy School Distance: 120 m | On foot: 2 minutes
- West Island School Distance: 1.0 km | On foot: 13 minutes | Drive: 3 minutes
- German Swiss International School Kindergarten Distance: 3.0 km | Drive: 6 ~ 7 minutes
- Kellet School Distance: 3.4 km | Drive: 9~ 10 minutes
- Queen Mary Hospital
- HKU Stanley Ho Sports Centre
- Bus stops for the following routes are located at the entrance of Scenic Villa Drive: 43M, 971
- Stops for the following minibus and Residents' Service routes are located inside Scenic Villas and at the entrance of Scenic Villa Drive 10, 10S, HR88
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- Individual Therapy
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- Clinical Supervision – individual and group-contact for more info
- Community Psychoeducation/Workshop – Please contact for fee and info
What if I forget to cancel my appointment?
24 hour notice on cancellations is required, without notice, full fee will be charged.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out of network with all insurance companies. We can provide you with documentation to apply for reimbursement.
How often do I have to come to therapy?
Therapy generally initiates on a weekly basis to develop rapport and the treatment plan. Once the foundation is laid, the frequency slowly decreases at a pace you are comfortable.
Do you prescribe medication?
We are therapists and counselors, we cannot prescribe medications. We can collaborate with you and your Psychiatrist or Primary Care Physician as a treatment team per your request with proper consents signed.
Do you provide Clinical Supervision?
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What is Community Psychoeducation?
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Community Flu Clinic at West Side
West Side Staff
Saturday, November 05, 2016
A community flu immunization clinic will be held from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday, November 18, in the lobby of Elmer Gathright Gymnasium.Flu shots will be offered, but nasal mist will not be available.
Community members are asked to bring insurance information with them. The public may complete an immunization form after arriving. Students and staff should return their forms to school no later than Monday, November 14.
For more information, contact the school nurse, Rachel Southerland, 501-825-6258, or the Cleburne County Health Unit, 501-362-7581.