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The Scarlet Servant, Part 3
I wrote this as a quick interlude while the party explores their new land. I knew my party would be suspicious as hell, and take up most of their time trying to figure out where I had hidden the dragon, or tribe of 20 trolls. They finally found a small cave entrance in the SE corner of their land. That entrance led to the "Dungeon of the Fire Opal".
I wrote this as a quick interlude while the party explores their new land. I knew my party would be suspicious as hell, and take up most of their time trying to figure out where I had hidden the dragon, or tribe of 20 trolls. Actually, all that I hid on their land was this family of Owlbears. They haven't even found them yet. They did find a small cave entrance in the SE corner of their land. That entrance led to the "Dungeon of the Fire Opal".
It was an adventure that was published in issue #84 of Dungeon magazine. I wanted to see how the party would stack up against a published module that was supposed to be at their Challenge Rating. Incidentally, my group hated the published module, so I probably won't use one again. If you can't get a hold of the Dungeon issue, the map that is used in it is the same one from the sample dungeon in the DMG. I included a synopsis of the adventure from the Dungeon Magazine web site at the end of this Interlude so everyone can at least get an idea of what the module is about. You can also just not give your party a lair to hide out in. Tell me if you use my stuff. Have fun!
The first and second parts of The Scarlet Servant are readily available.
After paying the back taxes that were owed on your new property, the Royal Exchequer authorizes the Royal Surveyor to present your party with a map of the land. The land covers 100 acres. The crown expects that you will do something with the land and make it useful.
The party will be able to reach their lands in about a week from Pardue. This, of course, means they will need to stock up on foodstuffs before heading out there. Most of their land is covered in forest, with the exception for the Northern third of the property. In that third there is a segment of the river as well as a beach.
As you come into a clearing you see a decent sized house sitting in the middle of the clearing. The house looks to be about 20 by 15 feet. You can see a small porch jutting from the front of the building. Whatever once covered the doors and windows have long since been destroyed. The outside of the building is covered in claw marks, and there is a definite reek to the area.
Any Rangers can make a Wilderness Survival Check at DC20 to notice the tracks and claw marks for what they are. Owlbears. If the party makes no attempt at being silent while approaching the house, one of the two adult Owlbears will charge out of the house at them. The other adult will remain inside until a rear attack can be made on one of the party, or the mate is seriously wounded. The three young Owlbears will stay in the house. If both adults leave the house, at least one will be waiting for the party in the front room when the party gets inside.
Owlbears (5): Large Beast, HD5, hp (adults 40, 45), (young 25, 30, 28, 24), Initiative +1 (Dex), Speed 30', AC15 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +5 natural), AT 2 claws +7 melee, bite +2 melee, dam claw 1d6+5, bite 1d8+2, face / reach 5' x 10' /5', SA Improved Grab (ex), SQ Scent, (f+8, r+5, w+2), SKILLS Listen +8, Spot +7, 1,350xp for each adult and 825xp for each young, 6,000xp total.
There is no treasure to be found in the house.
Dungeon of the Fire Opal
This synopsis has been copied from the Dungeon Magazine website:
The characters explore the ruins of an ancient monastery, learn more about what's in the dungeon under the ruins, find their way into the secret area to the south, and eventually find the legendary fire opal. The players also have a chance to piece together the mystery of what happened in the monastery.
One challenge is going to be finding the secret door that leads to the southern half of the dungeon. In some sense, that's no trick at all. Casting a speak with dead spell on the corpse of Abbot Hollowstrike might reveal more about the monastery and its layout. If the PCs haul the abbot's corpse to a friendly 5th-level cleric, they can get the spell cast for 150 gp.
If the characters don't hit on this stratagem, there are other ways they can find out about the secret door. They can purchase the map that Tordek, Mialee, Jozan, and Lidda found (as detailed in the "Example of Play" in the Dungeon Master's Guide).
Another important piece of information is that there's a ghost in the southern half of the ruins (the ghost of Grandil the gnoll). This particular ghost can possess characters, and that's a potentially deadly power. If the PCs stumble unprepared and at partial strength into an encounter with the ghost, they could all die. Giving the PCs some warning before they face the ghost can make the difference between life and death.
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Effects, Discontinuation, and Withdrawal
Paroxetine, otherwise known by its trade name Paxil, is an SSRI antidepressant which began being marketed in 1992. Paxil is prescribed for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive- compulsive disorder. Paxil has been extremely successful both commercially and therapeutically having been used by over 100 million people worldwide and generating over $40 billion in revenue for its maker, GlaxoSmithKline. Many claim to have been helped by Paxil in a way that nothing else has. Many report that Paxil has made all the difference in their emotions, helping to restore them to a happy, healthy and balanced life. As with so many drugs however, there has also been some controversy. There are a number of lawsuits (about 5,000) being filed against GlaxoSmithKline over the issue of of birth defects in infants born to women who were taking Paxil while pregnant. There are also concerns over suicides of adolescent users of Paxil. Furthermore many users report extreme difficulty with Paxil withdrawal symptoms whenever trying to discontinue the use of the drug.
How Paxil Works and Its Most Common Effects
Paxil, like other SSRIs, is not a drug you take whenever you feel like it and suddenly start jumping up and down for joy. Paxil must be taken on a steady schedule as directed by prescription, once a day. Dosages vary between 10mg and 40mg. Whenever one begins using Paxil it takes several days, sometimes even up to a week to begin to feel its effects, and longer to fully realize its effects. The positive effects are usually not extreme but are profound. Reports vary to some degree but mostly people state that it helps to lessen feelings of fear and worry and bring about an increased sense of calm and wellness. For many, who had been rendered practically dysfunctional through anxiety and depression, Paxil has reportedly helped them become grounded again and able to live with a more balanced emotional state. As for negative side effects, most all drugs will show a lengthy list of claimed and possible side effects from clinical studies. Most of these however are not at all common to the drug and will never be experienced by the vast majority of users. The more common side effects reported with Paxil use that are normally experienced by a significant number of users involve a lessened sexual drive and sleep disturbances (usually mild and temporary).
Discontinuing Paxil
As helpful as Paxil may be for so many people the idea is rarely to just keep taking it for life. However, Paxil withdrawal symptoms associate with discontinuing usage can be difficult. One does not "get on" Paxil overnight nor does one "get off" Paxil overnight. A Paxil user who stops taking the drug all at once will likely suffer withdrawal symptoms severe enough to keep them home and away from work or any other activities for at least several days, if not a week or more. Instead of quitting Paxil cold turkey a plan for a gradual decrease in the drug needs to be followed. Even then the withdrawal symptoms can be quite difficult to deal with. These symptoms may include a magnified return of the feelings that prompted the use of the drug to begin with along with unpleasant physical symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and the feeling of having a flu. Some also report experiencing something they call the zaps, which is described as a kind of small buzz or electrical charge sensation in the body. For no small number of Paxil users the withdrawal problems are a serious roadblock to discontinuing the use of the drug. Meanwhile there is often a frustration expressed over medical professionals who don't seem to understand or even acknowledge what someone may be experiencing whenever they try to cease taking the medication. Many doctors and pharmacists will firmly state that there are no withdrawal problems associated with the discontinuation of Paxil use and it's all in the person's head. Consequently, many Paxil users who want to discontinue the use of the drug turn to each other for support through forums and message boards.
Suggestions For Managing Withdrawal Symptoms When Discontinuing Paxil Use
1. Taper Off.
What medical professionals and Paroxetine users alike will recommend, if not outright insist on whenever discontinuing the drug is to scale down the amount taken over a period of time. Gradually reducing the dosage is the key, and the reduction needs to take place in terms of milligrams taken each day, not in terms frequency. In other words, skipping days and doses is not helpful. If for example, you have been on a 20mg a day regimen, you might start by going down to 15mg a day for a week, followed by 10mg for a week, then 5mg, and then nothing. Of course each person has to monitor their progress and make adjustments as needed. Some may find a 5mg/day reduction too large and try to decrease the reduction amount by smaller increments, such as 2.5mg. Others may feel they need more than a week at each stage of reduced dosage and instead spend two weeks at each level, or even longer. As for how to go about reducing the dosage, changing the prescription itself is not usually very practical as this would require your doctor's approval and a new prescription for each step. Instead the dosage reduction is normally managed by using a pill slicer, available at any drug store, to cut up the pills into smaller sizes. Using the pill cutter can be a bit tedious at times but is absolutely necessary for reducing the dosage of each tablet.
2. Inform Family
If beginning a plan to discontinue Paxil it can be important to talk to your family and those closest to you. Support is important, and also patience as others may find you behaving in less than agreeable ways at times as you step down from using the drug. You will no doubt have days where you feel some strong emotions such as sadness and anxiety, as well as find yourself extremely short-tempered and easily agitated. Family understanding can be critical during these times. You may also need a lot of sofa time and extra bedtime which may require some extra help around the house.
3. Ginger
For dealing with the nausea many have reported the benefits of ginger, especially in the form of crystallized ginger (found in the spice section of the grocery store). The nausea that comes from Paxil withdrawal has been described as a feeling of strong motion-sickness, where you turn your head and feel like something inside is still trying to catch up with your head movements. Some have even taken motion-sickness medications such as Dramamine with some success.
4. Watch out for Weight Gain
Some report substantial weight gain when discontinuing Paxil which is probably due to trying to comfort emotional issues with food, as so many of us are prone to do. Some comfort food likely will be in order but just be careful of getting carried away.
5. If at First you Don't Succeed...
Many who have successfully discontinued their Paxil use will tell you that they didn't succeed the first time they tried to quit. It can also be amazing how life situations may seem to conspire against you, throwing an especially stressful challenge at you right as you're trying to stop using the drug that has been helping you cope with stress.
6. Patience is Key
Patience will also be necessary in order to become free from Paxil. Don't get eager and make a sudden leap in reducing your dosage nor give up and return to your previous dosage whenever you have a really rough day with the Paxil withdrawal symptoms. This will take time but it is possible. Stick with it, give it time, and in time the withdrawal effects will fade away and you'll be Paxil free.

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Khusiyon Ki Gullakh Aashi 4th September 2014 Written Episode Update
Khusiyon Ki Gullakh Aashi 4th September 2014 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
Scene 1
neelu di is leaving with her husband, aashi ask her husband to take care of neelu didi, all ask her to comeback soon, neelu leaves, all are sad, sahil addresses them that now i will get neelu di's room, aashi ask why you want room in my house? he says whenever i fight with father, i will come here and my neck shape has changed because of sleeping on your sofa, aashi says ok, you take that room, sahil says yay, now i will rehearse for acting here, aashi is going market, she ask all what they want, aashi is leaving when chabru aunty come with her list of work, she sweetly talks with aashi, aashi says its old formula to sweetly talk with your enemy when you have work from them, i have used this too on sahil's father but nothing happened, chabru says do my small work, this is list of my grocery please bring it on bike, how can i go in rain, aashi takes the list and says i cant bring homely things, chabru please bring it, aashi says sahil will bring it, chabru says yes my rajesh Khanna will bring it, sahil says i cant say no to chabru aunty but i have audition today, chabru says no problem, aashi will bring it, aashi says ok and takes the list, she goes to market.
Scene 2
prabah and Vishnu are shopping in grocery market, they buy things with low price, aashi comes there and but things, she sees prabha and Vishnu shopping, Vishnu tries to buy nuts packet but prabha says we cant buy it vijesh(their son) have given less money, aashi sees all this and gets sad. aashi continues her shopping, prabha finds aashi and says to Vishnu that its the same girl who helped us yesterday, aashi could not find chabru aunty's maslas, prabha helps her, Vishnu says it seems you are your mother's favorite child so she didn't allowed you to work in kitchen, aashi gets sad, prabha says i will help you getting maslas, aashi says today you saved me from chabru aunty's scolding, prabha says you saved us yesterday so we saved you today, i think we have connection from past life, prabha and Vishnu goes to counter, they find nuts packet in their items, they find note on it that its from the girl whom they helped with maslas, Vishnu says she is a great girl, they leave, aashi looks at them leaving.
aashi comes out of market and opens her bag to give money for parking, she finds man wallet in her bag, she finds vishesh's pic on it, she recalls how she stroke with vishesh and his wallet came in her purse, she says how will she find vishesh in city, vishesh is sitting behind her only on street, aashi finds one number in his wallet and calls on it, she asy i have vishesh's wallet but the layd ends the call listening to vishesh's name, aashi thinks that all his money is with me, how will i find him, aashi is on road and is in tension how to finf him, vishesh is coming from behind., aashi leaves without seeing vishesh.
Scene 3
aashi is going back home, rain starts, aashi stands on bus stop, goon starts ever teasing her, aashi says do you want to go with me to police station, they say yes lets go to police station, aashi gets the idea and thanks goons for teasing her.
aashi comes to police station and says 8i need your help, there is one person vishesh, i want his address and number, police man says should i give you his kundli too, how can i give you his contact no. aashi says he was in this jail only so please call him and ask him to come here, police man says we are left for this only, he ask her to sit while he calls vishesh.
aashi is waiting, sahil calls her and ask her if she is coming to see his shooting for an ad, aashi says no, for what brand you are shooting? sahil 1st says no i wont tell you, ashi says if you don't tell me then i will shout on phone, sahil says ok, sahil says my respect has gone down, i am doing a rocking ad, ashi ask him to tell, sahil says i am doing ad for dagang jharo(broom), he says my moral support is going down so please come here, ashi says for very person the moral support is himself and every big actor do these kinds of ads before becoming big actor, you are on right track, sahil says you are my best friend and ends call, ashi get tea from waiter.
Scene 4
aashi is in police station, Vishnu comes there and ask policeman to file an F.I.R, aash i comes to Vishnu and jokes whom did you beat that you have to come here, vishenu says nothing like that, actually there was 3 robberies in colony and watchman is missing so we think watchman ins involve in this so came here to file f.i.r, other colony member says policeman is not filinf f.i.r, aashi goes to policeman do you know who i am, he says no, ashi finds one big officer's name on board and says i am daughter of that person, policeman says ok i will file an f.i.r, Vishnu thanks ashi, aasi says my way was different but we have to take work from them like this only, Vishnu thanks her for nuts too. aashi thinks that if sahil gets to know that i am here then he will beat me with broom only.
Scene 5
sahil does ad for broom. policeman says i have called vishesh, he will come soon, aashi says ok, Vishnu comes and thanks her, ashi says i am waiting for my friend, Vishnu finds policemen gossiping about ashi so he says that i will wait with you here, aashi thanks him, vishesh comes there, aahi looks at him.
PRECAP- policeman taunts vishesh that dog's belt should be put around his neck so that people be aware to stay away from him. aashi comes to some isolated place, she finds vishesh sleeping there, she offers him to stay at her house, vishesh says its been 7 days only that i have come out of jail, people doesn't give me house for rent, don't you think that people will gossip in your colony if i stay at your house?
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Lake Reedy
Lake Reedy located in Frostproof, Reedy Lake comprises 3,483 acres and sits in the Bass Capital of the world Polk County, Florida. Compared to some nearby waters, that's not overly large, but the lake "fishes bigger" than that due to its layout. The lake is shallow around the banks, but it is a pretty steep shelf when it does drop.
Once you get 50 to 100 yards off the shore, it starts to drop to deeper water. The maximum depth is 28 feet. It is also a rather unusual lake, at least for the part of the state where it is located. Reedy Lake is like a big soup bowl lake, there are sharp drops and many ledges all over the lake in the 10′ to 16′ range. This range seems hold a most of the big bass for much of the year. The southeast portion of the lake is the deepest, with sharp drop-offs beginning very close to the outside edge of the weed line. The deep water expanses most of the lake, which is not uncommon in this part of the state. The normal water clarity is kind of a brownish stain, like most of the Florida lakes.
While the visibility is such that you can only see down 18″ to 24″ most of the time. It sometimes gets clearer in parts of the lake, especially during the summer, but for most of the year it stays stained. Even though this lake is stained, anglers need to fish deep most of the time. There is always an exception and that would be the spring spawn. This is when the majority of the bass, especially the big ones, spend their up shallow. These are the fish that spend most of there life's offshore in water 10′ to 14′ deep.
Lake Reedy Fishing
This lake offers great peppergrass fishing with spoons and frogs, Kissimmee grass in both shallow and deeper water for you pitcher and flippers. The lake does have some natural springs, and in the winter these will keep the water warmer and fish like to stay close in cold front conditions. Reedy Lake may be a bit off the beaten path, and not nearly as well-known as some of its neighbors, but when it comes to producing bass, it doesn't take a back seat to any of them if fished at the right time of the year with the right technique. Nearest Town: Frostproof, Florida Lake Size: 3,487 Acres Fishing Species: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill Lake Access: Located off C.R. 630 & North Lake Reedy Blvd
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Harnessing EDM Technology for Micromoldmaking
For moldmakers considering making their foray into micromoldmaking, a solid understanding of the benefits of new EDM technologies is necessary to make the transition as smooth as possible.
To maintain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace, many of today's American mold-makers are differentiating their EDM capabilities by embracing micromoldmaking. Because of the complex, precise nature of the parts produced, those willing to adopt the technologies necessary to reliably produce micromolds open the doors to serve a growing segment of the market.
Many think of micromoldmaking simply as using a very small electrode to produce components. In reality, a more precise definition is the use of an electrode smaller than 0.1" x 0.1" that contains some fine details, such as lettering or very fine ribs. Some common uses for micromolds include dental braces, medical components used in small arterial surgeries and microchips. Additionally, increased investment in nanotechnology is driving the development of micromolds to produce components complementary to that sector and many others.
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For moldmakers considering making their foray into micromoldmaking, there are several important points to consider. A solid understanding of the benefits of new EDM technologies is necessary to make the transition as smooth as possible.
The Challenge of Measuring Parts
When dealing with such small parts, a shop producing micromolds must be able to accurately measure components to guarantee that cavities are created correctly. At first, it would seem obvious that the part could be removed from the machine and taken to a CMM for measurement. Unfortunately, if a micromold is not burned to the correct depth, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to replace it accurately enough to resume the cutting process. Being off by even 0.0001" can cause vital features of a micromold to be destroyed, resulting in the component being scrapped.
A more reliable method would be to use chucks. If a part is mounted on a pallet and then placed on a chuck inside of a machine, it can be removed to be measured and then placed back into the machine in the exact same position for reburning. While the high accuracy of today's chucks allows this system to work very well, it also is an expensive option.
To accurately and reliably measure parts without investing in a chuck system, one can select a diesinking EDM that contains a built-in probe. The use of this type of probe allows the size and depth-of-cut to be measured to 0.000001" without removing the part from the machine.
Keeping Things Cool
The extremely high accuracy and precision requirements of micromolding make some factors much more important than they would be in normal EDM environments. In particular, temperature plays a very large role in the ability to reliably manufacture parts. Even small variations in the temperature of the machine or production environment are enough to affect a machine with a cast iron base, causing inaccuracy and ruining parts.
Many micromoldmakers address the issue of temperature by designing and constructing state-of-the-art, climate-controlled work areas. This is an ideal solution, as a climate-controlled room with no exposure to outside sunlight can reliably hold temperatures to ±1° Fahrenheit. For those without the resources or space to install such a work area, production may be limited to times of the day when the outside temperature tends not to fluctuate, such as early morning before the sun rises or late in the afternoon when it begins to recede.
Advances in machine design also allow shops to achieve higher levels of thermostability. A double thermostabilization system for machines used in micromoldmaking has been developed.1 The system monitors the temperature of the dielectric and then pulses air cooled by the dielectric through the machine to maintain a consistent temperature. Dielectric also is circulated through the worktable to prevent thermal shocks that can occur when filling the tank. Systems such as this aid micromoldmakers in achieving more reliable production.
Electrode Considerations
In addition to the effects of temperature on the machine and external environment, micromoldmakers must consider how heat will affect electrode performance. Traditionally, graphite electrodes are used with EDMs in the U.S. These prove unsuitable for micromoldmaking, as the machining process wears out intricate details too quickly. Because of this, copper electrodes must be used, creating another challenge to be overcome.
While graphite does not expand due to heat, copper does. To counter this issue, multiple electrodes should be used. By using separate electrodes for roughing, finishing and fine finishing, micromoldmakers can avoid having heat build up to the point of causing an electrode to machine a part out of tolerance.
Thermal properties of materials are not the only aspect of electrodes to be accounted for when producing micromolds. The cost of producing electrodes for micromoldmaking is significantly higher than that of producing electrodes for standard EDM'ing. Their production requires machines with higher spindle speeds, accuracy and reliability than what are found in traditional milling machines. Unless the production of electrodes is to be outsourced, this is an important consideration for shops considering making the move to micromoldmaking.
Avoid Investing in the Wrong Technology
When considering the production of micromolds, many manufacturers may initially consider purchasing a diesinking EDM with additive. On its surface, this looks like a wise choice, as this new technology reduces electrode wear, while increasing the speed of cut and surface finish quality. Unfortunately, the undersize details of micromolds are typically smaller than the particle size in an additive mix. This means that it is impossible to produce the tighter corners or radii necessary for the components. While this technology can provide significant benefits in some areas of moldmaking, it is typically the wrong choice for micromoldmaking.
1 GF AgieCharmilles developed the double thermostabilization system.
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Eileen Ogintz, Taking the Kids, January 20, 2012
All I'm supposed to do is "take a step forward and look at the sky."
But it's not as easy as it sounds.
It is 8 a.m. in Hong Kong and I'm jet-lagged (the flight two days before was 15 hours, after all).
I can't believe I'm here. Hong Kong's famous Victoria Harbor watches as I try to follow William Ng, a 75-year-old Tai Chi master, as he introduces about 20 of us to the ancient art of Tai Chi or "shadow boxing," a Chinese martial art developed centuries ago to help balance the yin and yang. The ancient Chinese practice is a popular means of keeping fit in Hong Kong, as it is in the United States, especially among older people, though there are many twentysomethings in our group.
"It is physical exercise and it is art," Ng, a retired teacher, tells us, as his wife helps demonstrate the techniques. "It is good exercise for all ages," he says. "When I was a child, my parents told me I was so small I needed more exercise so I practiced kung fu and Tai Chi. Kung Fu is fast and Tai Chi is slow and smooth."
We all try to follow as Ng leads. We're told to turn our right foot forward, our fingers upward; move our left foot forward. We're urged to carry on as Ng demonstrates the slow movements, his shoes sporting yin yang symbols on their tops. So many older people practice Tai Chi, says Ng, because it is good mental, as well as physical, exercise. You have to remember the patterns of the many movements with names like Grasping a Bird, White Crane Flapping Its Wings, Needle at Sea Bottom and Single Whip.
Ng typically charges about $90 USD for a Tai Chi class but this one is free -- courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourist Board ( www.discoverhongkong.com ). It's offered three mornings a week outside the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
The class is part of a Meet the People program that enables visitors like me to meet locals like Ng. There are also free sessions in feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of placing objects and buildings in harmony with nature to ensure good fortune. There's also a class on the proper appreciation of Chinese tea. (I opt instead to visit a young Harvard MBA who has moved back to Hong Kong to start Leaf Tea Boutique, www.leafteaboutique.com , a new-style tea shop that offers unique teas from around the world.)
I'm here because like a growing number of parents of college-age children studying abroad, I've taken the opportunity of my daughter Melanie's semester in Asia to broaden my horizons too. The afternoon after my Tai Chi class, Mel arrives for a whirlwind visit to Hong Kong during which we try to cram as much shopping, eating and touring into our days and nights as we can before heading home.
I wonder if Tai Chi will help my jet lag. Tai Chi, Ng told us after the class, is good remedial exercise for whatever ails you. "It is about balance and controlling our internal organs. It will make you feel peaceful," he says.
But I feel anything but peaceful in Hong Kong, home to 7 million people crowded into a space less than half the size of Rhode Island. According to "Frommer's Hong Kong," the city is in one of the most densely populated areas of the world. (I used Frommer's and "Lonely Planet's Hong Kong" and "Macau City Guide" in an effort to understand this place that many call the Gateway to Asia. I found it to be a land of confounding contradiction.)
I'm practicing Tai Chi, which Master Ng calls, "a slow-motion exercise. The slower the better," but staying at the busy, oh-so-hip 492-room Mira Hotel ( www.themirahotel.com ), which has won awards for its modern design and boasts everything from signature sake cocktails to artisan chocolates in the gargantuan lobby. My daughter loves the place -- especially the free Wi-Fi and bountiful breakfast buffet that includes dim sum, as well as omelets made to order.
That's the thing about Hong Kong -- it is such a melding of East and West. We're typically the only Westerners in the crowd but everyone here can speak English, the result, of course, of 156 years of British rule, which only ended in 1997 when Hong Kong was handed back to China. Today, millions of Chinese tourists flock here to shop and eat. (That number is certain to increase when Hong Kong throws its biggest party of the year to celebrate Chinese New Year, which begins Jan. 23.)
You'll find the tallest hotel in the world here -- the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong -- which has just been open for a year. There's also the tallest Buddha in the world at the Po Lin Monastery where 100 monks live in seclusion on the island of Lantau. Locals come to see the monastery but tourists come by cable car to see the Buddha and the tourist village just outside. The cable car has become a top tourist attraction here.
There are glitzy designer stores everywhere, as well as the tiny stalls at Ladies Market -- a veritable moveable shopping mall that is packed up every night -- where you can find knock-offs of every variety of designer item.
One evening, we lay back on lounges on a traditional Chinese junk ( www.aqualuna.com.hk ) sipping ginger tea and looking out at all of the lights of the skyscrapers in Hong Kong's harbor. Originally owned by Chinese fishermen, these picturesque, red-sailed junks used to crisscross Hong Kong's waters for hundreds of years. Now, the few that are left are tourist attractions. Still, we try to imagine what Hong Kong was like in those days.
Next, we head to the Gateway Arcade, a giant shopping mall, for dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant, Rice Paper, that couldn't be more modern.
In-between the sites and the shopping, Mel and I begin to catch up. I loved hearing about her adventures. She's been on the other side of the world for more than four months, the longest we've gone without seeing each other. (Thank goodness for Skype!) I'm glad for these few days of just mom-and-daughter time and the opportunity to experience Hong Kong together -- a true adventure.
"Close your eyes," Ng said in Tai Chi class, "And all of your troubles and decisions are far away from here."
(For more on Eileen's adventure in Hong Kong, read her trip diaries at www.takingthekids.com and also follow "taking the kids" on www.twitter.com , where Eileen Ogintz welcomes your questions and comments.)


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A Newtown School Receives a Phone Threat
Simon Constable and Alison Fox discuss a phone threat to a school in Newtown, Conn., after classrooms reopened, and Dana Mattioli looks at how businesses squeeze millions from last-minute holiday shoppers. Photo: Getty Images.
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You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. Kahlil Gibran
This week weekend we celebrated 5 amazing years since my handsome boy's arrival to rock our world! We had a lovely party and mummy even managed to deliver a lego themed cake as requested! Lego is kind of an obsession in our household at the moment.
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As a reminder, I once posted these floor plans…which I think will probably be quite useful for reference.
They are, of course, not to scale, and some of the rooms have changes since I made them…for example, "Ashley's room" became our room, etc. But anyways. I had them, so here they are.
As you can see, our Living Room spans the whole width of our house. It is a gloriously large room and the very first thing that struck me when I walked into the house.
History lesson time! It turns out that there used to be a 5th bedroom in our house. Seeing as it was built in 1927, this makes sense, but I am super glad that along the way someone decided to bust out a wall and make a bigger living room.
In any case, once upon a time our Living Room looked like this.
True to its name, this room has been used for living. Both of our kiddos have taken their very first steps in here. We've watched more movies than I could count. Almost every single one of my bump series photos for both kids was taken in front of that fireplace. It has been decorated for every holiday. Snuggles, races, naps, late night nursing sessions, late night drinking sessions, birthday parties and plenty of messes.
It is a room made for living, and we have done just that, here, in our Living Room.
Evelyn Rae is two and a half, Liam is fourteen months old (for one more day)
…and considering how much I disliked that fireplace originally, I sure am going to miss it now.


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I am more active and less stressed now that I have retired and I seem to be experiencing more lows, and they come on very fast. I don't realy understand why being more active can cause my blood sugar to drop? Can anyone tell me what causes this. I am on a pump anf have not changed my basal settings and still dose about one unit to ten carbs.
Being more physically active, like formal exercising, can definitely cause your blood sugar to drop! You might have to make some changes in your basal to accommodate the time periods in which you experience lows.
Congratulations on your retirement - I became less, not more active when I retired, but then I've always been a bit on the lazy side!
if you are more active your body is using more sugar to keep your muscles going and you need to give it just enough insulin to process the food you are eating. i would think you need to start turning off your basil rate or just suspend the basil rate while you are active. your pump is still sending basil insulin as you do things and your body is using more. make sure you test more often while active to see if you need sugar boost.


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King County Council designates March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month
March 20, 2012
By Staff
NEW — 10:25 a.m. March 20, 2012
King County Council members — led by Newcastle-area Councilman Reagan Dunn — sought to raise awareness of a life-threatening condition Monday, and proclaimed March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month.
Dunn, a local representative on the council, sponsored the proclamation to honor his late mother, former U.S. Rep. Jennifer Dunn. The elder Dunn died in September 2007 from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep-vein thrombosis.
"DVT awareness continues to grow in the public realm, but more needs to be done so people understand the signs and symptoms of DVT and can reduce their risk," Reagan Dunn said. "In honor of my mother, I have worked across the country to raise awareness of this serious, yet preventable, condition."
Jennifer Dunn, a former state GOP chairwoman, represented the 8th Congressional District in Washington, D.C., from January 1993 to January 2005.
The deep-vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most often in the lower leg. The clot can then break off and, if not treated immediately, can move into the lungs and block circulating, creating a pulmonary embolism — a life-threatening condition.
Dr. Roger Stark, Washington Policy Center health care analyst, and Dr. Anneliese Schleyer, associate medical doctor at Harborview Medical Center and a deep-vein thrombosis expert, accepted the proclamation from Reagan Dunn.
The proclamation supports a national campaign to build awareness of deep-vein thrombosis and to encourage the public to undergo screening. The condition affects about 2 million people in the United States each year — including 600,000 hospitalized for deep-vein thrombosis. The pulmonary embolisms caused by deep-vein thrombosis claim up to 300,000 lives in the United States each year.
"Simple steps can ensure that people know the signs of DVT," Reagan Dunn said. "Those signs and understanding what needs to be done can literally save lives."
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Fearless Hyena nonton film Jackie Chan. Streaming dengan sinopsis, Jackie is a youngster, living in a remote village with his grandfather who teaches him Kung-Fu. He keeps getting into fights, even though his grandfather warns him not to show their Kung-Fu to others. Jackie, though, is tempted by some thugs he beat up to act as the master of a Kung-Fu school.
This school's name apparently spreads far, as an old enemy of Jackie's grandfather shows up and attacks him. Jackie goes on training with the help of another member of the old gang, until he can eventually get revenge.


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Video: Backflips are extremely difficult in surfing, and no one has never landed one in a competition. That is, until Gabriel Medina did exactly that at the Oi Rio Pro, coasting out with a bewildered shrug to perfect 10s from the judges.
The 22-year-old Brazilian has been on the rise since taking first place in the Quicksilver Pro Gold Coast, the Fiji Pro, and the Billabong Pro Teahupoo competitions in 2014. Now that Medina has set the bar so high, we can only imagine what stops he'll have to pull out at his next event.


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Sports Birthday Parties
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Our qualified and experienced sports coaches will take control of your childs birthday party from start to finish. Our sports specific venue is a perfect place to have a party and we have a seperate area for the party food. Our packages cater for up to 24 children, however we do offer bespoke packages and have coached over 40 children at a party before!! We aim to create a day to remember!
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Discount children bedding is easily offered, however finding a collection of good quality that lets your slightly girl show her sweet and spicy sides can be a frustrating job if you dont research everything beforehand. You would unquestionably conserve your precious cash and valuable time if you select the right sort of problem-free, comfy bedding set, bearing the right sort of feminine look for your slightly princess that would be her silent partner on the path taking her rapidly from her days of infancy towards the days of adolescence.
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What is the most crucial space in your home? This would be the space that triggers keeping your sanity and peace of mind, where you might want to simply unwind and get away from the household headache at the end of a long day. Are you believing the bedroom? You would be right; the bedroom is the most crucial space in your home. With using a down comforter you can make this space more comfortable and welcoming than ever.
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Among the most crucial things you will keep in mind when you embellish your bedroom is to obtain a right 600 count cotton sheets readied to match with the decoration of your house. When you decide to purchase home accessories, I think bedding sets are among the most crucial ones. You and your household will be so comfy and simple to obtain better sleep in the brand name new home comfortable bedding sets. If your room is decorated in classic style, I think bed linens in traditional designs such as Renaissance Bed Sheet Set would be your finest choices. There are different choices for you. Therefore when you deciding on your bedding collection, you will pay even more focus on that.
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Examine the thread matter in your fabrics. The higher it is, the softer it will be. This matter describes the quantity of threads in one square inch of material. Your bedding will keep its shape better, with a greater thread matter. The power fill is the complete space that the filling takes up. Some will be more dense. The more space that the filling can occupy, the better it will insulate. Try to find a power fill of 500 or higher.
Not just this, it will also enable you to boast about the aura of your bedroom to your guests. And they will definitely chant about the classy look of your bedroom to others. So, now you understand if you want to augment the look of your bedroom, you ought to definitely go for quality without believing much about the cost.
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When it pertains to value for your money, goose down comforters are once again at the top of the stack. This basic reason behind this is that general they are much better than other comforters and less costly in the long term that artificial comforters, because they last so much longer.
In response to the growing demand for plus size clothes options, brand-new retailers are turning up that offer extended sizes and existing brand names are broadening their clothes lines to accommodate for this requirement in the market. The home products market is not as fast to adjust to these needs, but there are some living options readily available that make life a little more comfortable including 600 count cotton sheets sets, towels, and more. Right here are some of the home décor essentials to try to find to make best use of the quality of plus size living.


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Thank the person that nominated you and link to their blog.
Thank you to Amie at Belle Amie Beauty who nominated me for this award! i really love her blog so definitely check it out!
Tell us how the idea of making a blog popped up and what makes you continue it?
I had been reading blogs for about two years when I decided I really wanted to make my own! Getting comments from people who read it makes me carry on and the fact I love blogging!
Describe a usual day in your life.
When I'm at college my day is pretty boring! Otherwise I am at work or watching as many Dexter episodes as I can squeeze into one day!
The best collaboration with a blogger.
I haven't had a collaboration yet.
The worst collaboration with a blogger.
Same answer as above.
Describe what having a blog means to you.
It's my place where I can express how I feel and talk about what I want, it's also a place where I can interact with other people and other bloggers!
Nominate other bloggers.
Alex - The Wallflower
Alice - Secrets Of A Wannabe Charlotte
Miss B - Fabugloss
Ana - Anairdna
And if you haven't done so, check out their blogs!


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Vélo Champ and it's owners takes pride in taking an active role in local and national bicycle initiatives. With a constant presence in Florida's diverse cycling communities, we happily involve ourselves in local rides, community events, trade events, civic and municipal hearings, transportation forums, along with numerous other relevant supportive, cycling initiatives.
As Chris King, founder and self-described "benevolent monarch" of King Cycle Group, put it best…
"One peculiar thing about bicycles is that each includes a person among its many important components. Often, many of those people need help and the bicycle is championed as a tool to encourage and inspire."
We believe the bicycle should celebrated be everyday!


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Rihanna descended upon the Big Apple last night to celebrate her dirty thirty in style.
No, this was no DJ Khaled style bash with go-go dancers, caged tigers, pyrotechnics and all that jazz. Instead, Riri chose to celebrate her third decade of slaying with a snazzy formal affair packed wall to wall with her closest family and friends. "Sturdiest night of all !!!," she wrote under a Instagram post from the party. "Surrounded by the people I love the most !!! 30 is already my favorite era."
Reliable sources over at Page Six say the soiree went down at the posh NYC hot spot Landmark Rooms and included A-list guests like Paris Hilton, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Toni Braxton (see the below pic) who serenaded the birthday girl with a special performance. Party goers drank through "hundreds of bottles" of champagne and dined on the finest filet Mignon while the birthday girl and her billionaire boo Hassan Jameel followed close by throughout the night.
Though Rih and her rumored boo are stealth about their public appearances together (including last night), TMZ did capture arrivals to the function. Loads of loved ones including her mom Monica, adorable niece and best friend Melissa Forde were seen piling into the venue looking head-to-toe sharp.
Before the night's lit-ivities began, Rihanna penned a heartfelt message to her mom for being her number one supporter all 30 years. "10958 days ago @monica_fenty became a mother for the first time to her only daughter!," she writes. "Today is just as much your birthday as it is mine! I love you mom! Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally! The woman I am today is because of everything that you are!"
Mama Fenty also gushed about her baby girl on Instagram, writing, "Happy 30th. God's blessings to my 1st born. The sweetest, most humble person I know, and most loving daughter ever. Lots of love back to you on your special day."
Enjoy life on the third floor, queen!
Former Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Joseline discusses her admiration for Rihanna and reveals which artists she is a fan of.


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Employee Giving
Many companies offer matching gift programs.
Here is a list of King County companies who offer matching
gifts. This list from the July 2014 issue of The Dirt.
Contact your company human resources department to find
if your company offers this option and how to request
your matching gift. King County's EGP Drive is open until Nov. 18, 2016.
Thank you for helping MGFKC to grow.


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Establishment of a New Reinsurance Broking Firm in Singapore
Aug. 01. 2011
Marubeni Corporation
Marubeni Corporation is proud to announce the establishment of a new reinsurance broking firm in Singapore. The new company, Marnix Insurance Brokers Asia Pte Ltd ("MIBA") is 100% owned by the Marubeni Group which recently became a licensed reinsurance broker approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Together with Marnix Corporation in Tokyo and Marnix Europe Ltd in London, Marubeni now has insurance broking entities in three major reinsurance markets.
The Marubeni group of companies traditionally provides insurance broking and risk consulting services to Japanese companies worldwide, primarily in the electric power, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Along with rapid economic growth in the ASEAN countries, the reinsurance market in Singapore is of major strategic importance for both reinsurance brokers and reinsurance companies in the ASEAN region. MIBA and the other Marnix companies will use this opportunity to form strong relationships with reinsurance companies in Singapore and enter fully into the reinsurance broking business in the ASEAN region.
MIBA has long recognized the potential of this dynamic market and as such is seizing the opportunity to become the first reinsurance broker in Singapore to be fully owned by a Japanese company.
<Corporate Profile of MIBA>
Name: Marnix Insurance brokers Asia Pte. Ltd.
Location: Singapore
Managing Director: Tatsuya Okawa
Business: Broking of reinsurance, risk consulting


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Big increase in beggars sleeping rough in Stockholm
The number of homeless EU beggars in Stockholm has doubled inside two years.
The number of beggars from EU countries sleeping rough on the streets of Stockholm has exploded and more are on the way despite the winter cold.
According to Stockholm City's EU social services investigative team there are around 1500 – 2000 poor homeless EU Citizens in Stockholm. Most are Roma from Romania.
Jorge Castellon from the investigative team says he does his best to help the homeless beggars sleeping on the streets, but it is getting more difficult with the sheer numbers who continue to arrive in the capital.
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Source News: Radio Sweden
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Kazenambo calls for fresh approach on genocide
Former Swapo Member of Parliament Kazenambo Kazenambo yesterday said Namibia and Germany must change their approach on the issue of the 1904 genocide against Namas and OvaHerero. The way all stakeholders have addressed the issues thus far has proven ineffective, the former youth and sport minister observed. "We seriously need to take stock of ourselves through various stakeholders, be it the media, political establishment and the affected communities," said the vocal politician. Kazenambo's suggestion came a week after German Member of Parliament of the Social Democratic Party, Dr Karamba Diaby, urged the German government to acknowledge unambiguously the 1904 genocide committed by the German colonial authorities in Namibia as the first genocide of the 20th century. Kazenambo said there has been a lot of "talking" on the matter, without decisive action being taken. "Talking, talking and talking alone will never be enough and will never be enough because this issue involves a human tragedy," the politician-turned-businessman said. He added that this is a case in the moral fabric of international politics; it is a case in human relations that will continue to haunt generations and generations to come. On the home front, Kazenambo suggested that Namibia develop political will on the subject and make it a national issue. "We need to ask ourselves how we can accommodate all other Namibians in a dignified manner on this issue," he stressed. "We need to overcome our differences and unite on this matter. After we do that we can formulate a policy at national level through parliament then we can use that instrument against the German government," he said. The current political stability in both Germany and Namibia could be used as an opportunity to address the genocide subject, Kazenambo opined. "We should use other cases such as reparation that was paid to the Jews; we should use the attitude that the Germans employed to unite the once divided Germany," he said. For over a decade, the OvaHerero, Ovambanderu and Nama people have sought reparation from Germany. In 2001, they filed a US$4 billion (£2.17bn) lawsuit against the government and two German firms in the US. But Germany dismissed the claim, saying international rules on the protection of combatants and civilians were not in existence at the time of that conflict. The then Commander of the German Imperial Forces, General Lothar von Trotha issued an extermination order against the OvaHerero on October 12, 1904, and this led to the death of between 65 000 and 80 000 OvaHerero and Nama people, who were either killed in subsequent battles or died of thirst and starvation as they were driven into the arid Omaheke desert. Meanwhile, the OvaHerero Paramount Chief Advocate Vekuii Rukoro has set October 2 this year as the deadline for the German government to respond to the demands of the OvaHerero and Nama communities on the issue of genocide reparation. Speaking at Okahandja recently, Rukoro demanded acknowledgement, in principle, by the German government before October 2, 2015, that they are amenable to pay the two affected communities for the genocide committed against their ancestors, pertaining to the extermination order by Von Trotha. Rukoro said the two communities demand an apology from the highest German political office in Berlin for the crimes of genocide committed against their people by the then colonial German government in Namibia.
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A bell tower emerges a few meter from the water of a deep alpine lake.
What an incredible scenario in front of the eyes of the lucky ones who have been able to visit Curon Venosta, in the north Italian region of South Tyrol, in provincia of Bolzano.
But how did this happen?
The beautiful Lago di Resia was created in the early 50s, artificially with the creation of a dike to build a reservoir for the production of electricity. In order to create it, two villages, Curon and Resia, previously inhabited by few hundred villagers, were abandoned and all the houses taken down to the ground.
Only the tower bell of the village, campanile della Chiesa di Santa Caterina was left standing, because considered an historical monument.
And resisted from the water, leaving the top emerging and one of the most fascinating and surreal scenarios.
When in Winter, the lake freeze and can be visited just walking to it. Some says the bells are still jingling. Albeit having being removed just few days before the lake was created.


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Please be advised that it is mandatory for all Calgary teams who have participated in ANY tournament (except the Esso Golden Ring) to complete a Tournament Attendance Form.
The form is to be completed AFTER attending the tournament.
It will only take a couple minutes but is critical information for our association as we move forward.
Thank you for your anticipated compliance.