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Case Report | Open Access
Robert L. Folmer, Yongbing Shi, Sarah Theodoroff, "Chronic Tinnitus following Electroconvulsive Therapy", Case Reports in Psychiatry, vol. 2011, Article ID 607061, 3 pages, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/607061
Chronic Tinnitus following Electroconvulsive Therapy
A 43-year-old female with a 27-year history of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression had previously been treated with psychotherapy, antidepressant, and antipsychotic medications. Because these treatments were minimally effective and because the frequency and duration of her depressive episodes continued to increase, the patient was scheduled to undergo a series of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures. The patient received four ECT treatments during one month. Stimulating current was delivered to the right frontotemporal region of the head. Electroencephalographic seizures occurred during each of the ECT procedures. After the patient recovered from anesthesia, she complained of headaches, muscle pain, amnesia, and, after the fourth ECT, she reported a ringing sound in her right ear. Audiometric testing the day after the fourth ECT revealed a slight increase in threshold for 8000 Hz tones in her right ear. It is likely that current delivered during the fourth ECT treatment triggered the perception of tinnitus for this patient. The unique organization of this patient's central nervous and auditory systems combined with her particular pharmacological history might have predisposed her to developing tinnitus.
1. Introduction
Chronic tinnitus is experienced by millions of people throughout the world [1]. This symptom can result from almost any pathological condition affecting the auditory system including infections, hearing loss, cardiovascular disorders, metabolic disorders, or neoplasms [2]. Chronic tinnitus can also be caused by head trauma [3], numerous medications including quinine, salicylates, loop diuretics, aminoglycoside antibiotics, and some antineoplastic drugs [4]. The Physician's Desk Reference [5] lists dozens of medications that include tinnitus as a potential side effect. In most (but not all) cases, tinnitus resolves soon after patients stop taking the causative medication.
This paper describes a case of chronic tinnitus that began after the patient received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for major depression. Numerous studies have shown that the severity of tinnitus is positively correlated with the self-rated severity of depression [6, 7]. That is, patients who rate their tinnitus as a severe problem tend to score higher on instruments such as the Beck Depression Inventory. However, depression was not the cause of tinnitus in these studies nor in the case report presented here. The patient in this report also had a long history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A study by Folmer et al. [8] demonstrated that the severity of chronic tinnitus is positively correlated with a self-administered measure of obsessive-compulsiveness. While tinnitus might trigger or exacerbate such psychological conditions, the presence or worsening of depression or OCD do not initiate the perception of tinnitus. Also, tinnitus patients in general do not score significantly higher on measures of depression [7] or obsessive-compulsiveness [8] than people who do not perceive tinnitus, but the correlations between self-rated tinnitus severity and these psychiatric disorders are significant.
2. Case Report
The patient was a 43-year-old Caucasian female with a 27-year history of obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression. Obsessiveness about her appearance began during her teen years when she experienced facial scarring from severe acne. In spite of ongoing treatment that included psychotherapy and at least eight different antidepressant medications (including several serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors and tricyclics), the frequency and duration of depressive episodes increased during the last ten years. After two recent suicide attempts, the patient was scheduled to receive a series of ECT treatments.
The patient underwent ECT procedures once per week for four weeks. ECT was administered according to the following parameters: Succinylcholine, glycopyrrolate, and methohexital were given intravenously prior to electrode placement. After the patient was under anesthesia, a stimulating electrode was placed on the right side of the scalp in the frontotemporal region. 0.9 A of stimulating current was delivered by a Thymatron ECT instrument (Somatics Inc., Lake Bluff, Illinois) on a setting of 40% (224 total 1 msec bidirectional pulses were delivered during 2.24 sec).
Electroencephalographic (EEG) seizures were elicited within 15 seconds after stimulus presentation during all four procedures (seizure duration ranged between 30–45 sec). After recovering from anesthesia following each procedure, the patient complained of headaches, muscle pain, and amnesia. After the fourth ECT procedure, she also reported hearing a high-pitched ringing sound in her right ear. The day after this procedure, she went to an otolaryngologist and was given a hearing test. Audiometric results (pure tone air conduction thresholds) from this test are shown in Figure 1. These results indicate essentially normal hearing with a slight increase in threshold at 8000 Hz for the right ear.
Six weeks after the fourth ECT procedure, the patient was evaluated in the Tinnitus Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). In addition to tinnitus and depression, the patient reported that she was also experiencing anorexia, excessive weight loss, and insomnia. She reported that she was taking clonazepam, quetiapine, and citalopram, but none of these medications was particularly effective. Pure tone air conduction thresholds recorded during this appointment are shown in Figure 2. Compared to the audiogram recorded six weeks earlier, her thresholds at 6000 and 8000 Hz improved in both the left and right ears. However, the patient reported no noticeable reduction in tinnitus loudness. In fact, tinnitus was now perceived in both ears, but it was louder on the right side. She matched the sound of her tinnitus to a 4000 Hz tone at a loudness of 10 dB sensation level (SL) in the right ear and 5 dB SL in the left ear. The following recommendations were made to her: (1) That she uses pleasant sounds to give her relief from tinnitus whenever possible. To facilitate this acoustic therapy, she purchased two in-the-ear sound generating devices (General Hearing Instruments, New Orleans, LA), a Sound Pillow (Phoenix Productions & Promotional Products, San Antonio, TX—this pillow is embedded with two flat and flexible speakers that can be connected to any electronic sound producing device; the patient can then play any sort of pleasing or comforting music or sounds to help with sleep), and a CD with waterfall and nature sounds. (2) That she talks with her physicians about ways to improve her diet/appetite and to supplement her meals with multivitamins/minerals or nutritional beverages. (3) That she talks with her physicians about using alprazolam to reduce anxiety and the loudness of her tinnitus. She was given a reprint of a study conducted in the OHSU Tinnitus Clinic that used alprazolam for this purpose [9]. (4) That she talks with her physicians about alternative treatments for insomnia.
After leaving the OHSU Tinnitus Clinic, the patient was transported to a psychiatric care facility for long-term evaluation and treatment. She continued to call the clinic on a regular basis (as she did before scheduling her appointment) to ask us if the tinnitus will ever stop. Our answer, which was always unsatisfactory to this patient, was that we cannot say for sure, but the fact that her hearing recovered might be a positive indicator that her perception of tinnitus will eventually decrease. The acoustical therapy devices she purchased can facilitate this process. Two years after her Tinnitus Clinic appointment, the patient's tinnitus decreased to the point where it was barely perceptible, even in quiet environments.
3. Discussion
One could argue that this patient's tinnitus was caused by the medications that were used to prepare her for ECT. In fact, all of these medications have the potential for producing the side effect of tinnitus that is usually temporary. However, the patient did not experience tinnitus following the first three ECT procedures which used the same medications in the same dosages. Citalopram, clonazepam, and quetiapine that the patient had been taking can also trigger tinnitus perceptions in some people. However, the patient had been taking these medications for several weeks or months prior to her fourth ECT and had not previously reported this side effect. Because the patient reported that she heard tinnitus immediately after she recovered from anesthesia, it is likely that her fourth ECT procedure produced this symptom.
The most common cause of tinnitus is damage to the cochlea that also results in hearing loss [2]. It is possible that the ECT procedures damaged the patient's cochlea directly or caused changes in central auditory pathways/functions that resulted in tinnitus and reduced hearing sensitivity. A report by Shepherd et al. [10] provides some evidence for this theory. These authors describe cochlear damage and hearing loss in a cat that inadvertently received a short burst of direct current (DC) stimulation. Also, two published case studies reported tinnitus perception in humans that was coincident with epileptiform activity [11, 12].
Three additional facts lend credence to the theory that ECT caused this patient's tinnitus to start (1) the stimulating electrode was placed in the right temporal region of her scalp; (2) audiometric testing of the patient the day after her fourth ECT treatment showed reduced sensitivity for 8000 Hz tones in her right ear; (3) the patient originally perceived tinnitus in the right ear only. Even though the hearing in her right ear improved six weeks after the last ECT, the patient's perception of tinnitus remained constant during this period. This observation is consistent with the model of tinnitus generation proposed by Lenarz et al. [13] who stated that "the induction of tinnitus usually involves pathologies of peripheral auditory structures" and "the manifestation and maintenance of tinnitus involves central auditory structures which are not necessarily impaired."
Why didn't this patient experience tinnitus after her first three ECT procedures? It is possible that these procedures were causing subtle changes to occur in peripheral and/or central auditory structures, and that the fourth ECT session was the trigger for tinnitus to begin. The unique organization of this patient's central nervous and auditory systems combined with her particular pharmacological history might have predisposed her to developing tinnitus. Two published case studies reported that tinnitus and depression were successfully treated by ECT in the same patients [14, 15]. However, Charles [16] reported that existing tinnitus worsened in a depressed patient after he received ECT, although the patient's depression improved. Regarding tinnitus worsening after ECT, Charles [16] asked, "I wonder if any other psychiatrists have encountered such a side-effect?" The fact that we found no other published reports of ECT causing the symptom of tinnitus indicates that it is probably a rare side effect. We, too, are interested in hearing from other clinicians whose patients reported either acute or chronic tinnitus associated with ECT.
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Copyright © 2011 Robert L. Folmer et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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If you took part in race one, congratulations. That's definitely the earliest, and probably the coldest night we've ever had in the 28 years since the series started.
If you were disheartened, don't be, things will only get better. Added to the problems last week was a strong tide. We're in the middle of the flow right now, but over the next few weeks we'll work our way into more benevolent currents as we swim closer to the high or low tides.
This week we have an outgoing tide. As usual, we'll swim into it to start with, so the short course will swim north for 200m, returning via the offshore buoy for a swim of just over 400m.
The long course will head south, angling around an early buoy to head for the dolphin before returning – a swim of about 950m, but cutting across the current, rather than into it. Navigation will be key – you'll need to take frequent sightings as you drift to the south.
A couple of reminders about yacht club protocol – no parking in the yacht club spots, no dogs and please don't park your bikes on the yacht club deck.
Hot showers are provided, but each night we need to mop the room. Feel free to do this any time – take your turn to clean up and it won't always be a chore for the same people..
Have you been checking the website (www.nelsonseaswims.co.nz)?
Each week the results page will include the points table, photos and links to the story on stuff.co.nz. These items go up gradually for a few days, so keep checking for new information. These newsletter will also go on the site under 'News'.
The website is a new version this year and we're still adding things to it, for example a page for the Clements Endurance Series, which will be there soon.
If you're new to things, that series of four races runs on Sundays through the season and takes in races from 2km to 3.8km, though there's always a shorter option. Race one, from the beach to the yacht club, is on Sunday December 7. The short race of 600m starts at the Richardson St Steps, but you'll need to sign on at the beach.
Remember that if you haven't registered in advance, you make a lot more work for our volunteers. Even if you're only doing one swim, please enter online at www.nelsonseaswims.co.nz – and don't leave it until the last minute.
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When I started the project, back in August 2013, the bones of the space were already in great shape--all the space lacked was paint and cohesive furniture selections/placement. Well, almost. One other glaring weak point was the pre-existing brick fireplace surround, dating back to the original construction of the home. The tired-looking brick facade just didn't seem to work with the new, clean aesthetic, even with the handsome, live-edge wood mantel that the homeowners had added.
|"Before" Image of Existing Brick Fireplace Surround
We jumped right in and started working on floor plans, paint colors, and furniture/fabric selections for the two spaces (more on that in a future post), vowing to address the fireplace at some point down the road. About half-way into the project, I stumbled upon the inspiration I needed, in the form of a wedge-shaped, natural stone tile, called V-tile by "Island Stone." Vtile by Island Stone It came in several colors and we eventually settled on a medium gray Quartzite, which had a nice neutral tone but was far from boring, with naturally occurring sparkles and flecks. After watching a very informative video on the manufacturer's website about suggested patterns for the product, we decided to do a dry-stack (no grout) application, with alternating rows or courses of (1) large V-tile, then (2) narrow. The tiles were placed thick-end to thick-end, then thin-end to thin-end, producing a lovely undulating effect. The finished fireplace is perfect for the space. It's tall, stately, and deceptively simplistic looking. The colors of the Quartzite blend nicely with the pre-existing black slate hearth and the undulating tiles give the room richness and depth. So much so that the client and I both felt the fireplace no longer needed a mantel or embellishment in the form of hung art. The fireplace surround IS the work of art.
We're still fine tuning the newly acquired furnishings and adding finishing touches to the room, so I don't want to reveal the whole thing just yet, but I am happy to say that we've found a clever reuse for the beautiful live-edge mantel that came off the old fireplace. We've decided to use it as a floating wall shelf, just to the left of the fireplace, creating a little spot to set a drink, place a candle or two, and nestle a floating ottoman beneath. I've very excited that we get to reuse this piece and can't wait to see it once it's hung.
|Discussing Placement of the Floating Shelf
There are so many more neat features to this project, and hopefully things will wrap up in the next couple of months and I will be able to reveal more of the space. For now, consider this a little teaser.


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Chinese Dairy Imports Up Substantially in March
Chinese dairy imports jumped more than 30% in some categories in March, reports Dave Kurzawski with INTL FCStone.
"Whole milk powder (WMP), skim milk powder (SMP) and butter imports all increased compared with March last year," he says.
• WMP was up 47,000 metric tons, or 31%.
• SMP was up 21,000 metric tons, or 38%.
• Baby formula was up 17,400 metric tons, or 29%.
• Butter was up more than 5,600 metric tons, or 19%.
In all categories, New Zealand picked up the lion's share of these increases, he says. It remains to be seen whether these sales were a one-time occurrence or the start of a new trend.


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foaming hand wash refill 828ml - sweet water
your bottle will never be half full
we like to think of our foaming hand wash as a marshmallow of cleanliness. a soapy cloud of happiness. a reason to wash our hands more often than entirely necessary. you too? that's precisely why we made this refill. it's full of enough biodegradable, naturally derived foaming hand wash to refill your pump bottle nearly 3x. foamy.
what's that smell?
sweet water
if we had a signature scent, it would probably be this. sweet water is like a cool splash of grapefruit + lemon leaves wrapped in watery petals of star jasmine + lily of the valley. it's rumored that water from the fountain of youth smells similarly.
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health + environmental summary
aloe vera gel moisturizer safe for people, moisturizing to skin; biodegrades readily; sourced from natural aloe plants cocamidopropyl betaine surfactant (cleaning agent) low skin irritation in use and not toxic; biodegrades readily; derived from coconut oil color color safe for people, free of heavy metals + allergens; effective at ultra-low levels; won't accumulate in environment; made from synthetic materials glycerin moisturizer not toxic for people and no skin irritation; biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources sodium chloride salt table salt - safe for people (unless too much is eaten on potato chips); widely available and safe in the environment sodium lauryl sulfate surfactant (cleaning agent) low skin irritation in use and not toxic; biodegrades readily; derived from coconut oil Vitamin E skin conditioner good for skin, non-toxic, widely available water solvent deionized for purity; extracted from abundant source. fragrance oil blend fragrance free of phthalates, NPEs and other dirty ingredients; non toxic in use, free of carcinogens and tested for skin irritation and allergies; blended composition is partly essential oils and partly synthetic ingredients sodium citrate complexing agent non toxic, non-allergenic and not irritating to skin; degrades readily in the environment; fermented from renewable corn sugars methyliso- thiazolinone + methylchloroiso- thiazolinone preservative safe for people (low skin + eye irritation); inherently biodegradable; made from synthetic materials


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I would never have known about this place without the handy 'sites nearby' drop down on the TMA website. I'd been looking to see if there was anywhere to combine with a visit to the Druids Circle at Ulverston, and being only a couple of miles away this seemed to fit the bill perfectly. I'd done a bit of Google Streetview scrying before we set out and located what looked like a suitable layby to park up in on Hooks Lane just to the south of the village on the way towards Little Urswick. Being too busy scanning the fields for the chamber we initially overshot the site, and if you reach a crossroads on Hooks Lane you've definitely gone too far. Managing to turn the car around in the narrow lane we eventually made it to the pull in, and walked back down the road looking for the chamber.
It's difficult to spot from the road but soon we reached a likely looking gate with pubic footpath sign, directly opposite a small stone building and noticed that actually there was space to park the car right next to the field gate. It's always nice when a site can be accessed via a public footpath as it just makes the whole visit more relaxed, allowing you to enjoy the place without feeling like an intruder. So crossing the field we soon reached a stile over a stone wall with the slope on which the burial chamber stands behind it.
The burial chamber is cunningly concealed by a tree, which not so much as hides the chamber but erupts from it, pushing aside the stone orthostats as if in a time-lapse arboreal explosion. From the blocky stone facade the burial chamber resembles the result you'd get if you asked someone to build a chambered tomb in Minecraft, chunky stone slabs of grey stone forming the proud remains of a frontage, whilst behind the chamber layers of limestone outcropping rise in a wide shelf.
It's really peaceful here, a few cows going about their business cropping the grass in a nearby field, and I squeeze into the remains of the chamber and sit in the dappled shade soaking up the atmosphere and writing some fieldnotes. Although small and ruined this is a lovely place. It's certainly an unusual site, of what I'm sure antiquarians would have referred to as a 'rude' construction, and reminded me a bit of the Brane burial chamber all the way down in Cornwall. The top stone of the chamber seems to support a little ecosystem of its own, with various mosses, ferns and even a small tree growing there, and standing back from a certain angle the chamber resembles a giant turtle, the bushy greenery of the central tree forming the shell.
Decamping over to the limestone ridge to survey the view the sun is out, and the chamber blends nicely into the landscape, almost as if it's a natural feature. I could happily stay here all day, I just wish we'd got a picnic with us, as it's getting late into the afternoon now and we'll need to move on soon to find somewhere to eat.
Crossing the field back to towards the car we encounter a couple of walkers examining an O.S. map, 'Don't suppose you know where the burial chamber is?' they ask, I point them in the direction of the tree hiding the stones, they initially look at me askance, probably having expected something more along the lines of West Kennett, but head off anyway another two visitors for this engaging little site.
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The EPOXI mission recycled the Deep Impact spacecraft, which had formerly visited comet Tempel 1, to visit a second comet, Hartley 2. The Nov. 4, 2010, flyby marked only the fifth time a comet had been visited by a spacecraft.
Images snapped by the spacecraft uncovered a number of new details about the hyperactive Hartley 2, including observable variations in the strength, behavior and composition of jets on the comet's surface.
Mission Events
September 26, 2007: Commands from Earth awaken the Deep Impact spacecraft, instructing it to adjust its orbit toward comet Hartley 2.
January 22, 2008: The Deep Impact spacecraft, operating under the EPOXI mission to comet Hartley 2, aims its largest telescope toward five stars in search of alien (exosolar) planets.
November 4, 2010: EPOXI successfully flies by comet Hartley 2, marking only the fifth time a comet has been visited by a spacecraft.
Key Discoveries
November 2010: The EPOXI mission flyby reveals that comet Hartley 2's rocky ends spew out tons of golf-ball to basketball-size fluffy ice particles, while the smooth middle area is more like what was observed on comet Tempel 1 with water evaporating below the surface and percolating out through the dust.
June 2011: A science paper in the journal Science highlights some of the EPOXI mission's key findings. Including:
Strong activity in water release and carbon dioxide-powered jets does not occur equally in the different regions of Hartley 2.
Hartley 2 has an 'excited state of rotation' because it spins around one axis, but also tumbles around a different axis.
On its larger, rougher ends, the comet's surface is dotted with glittering blocks that can reach approximately 165 feet (50 meters) high and 260 feet (80 meters) wide. The block-like, shiny objects, some as big as one block long and 16 stories tall, appear to be two to three times more reflective than the surface average.
Scientific Instrument(s)
- High-Resolution Instrument (HRI)
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Toffee Vodka Fudge
This is definitely one of our "alternative" flavours you'll want to try out: our Toffee Vodka fudge has a nice touch of creamy toffee with a subtle hint of vodka that still packs a punch in the second bite. You'll love the naughtiness of this stand-out flavour.
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The resurrection is a well-documented phenomenon. The apostle Paul stated in very clear words how important the resurrection of Jesus was to Christianity. He said, "And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable." (1 Corinthians 15:17) If Jesus' resurrection can be proved false, then the faith of Christians crumbles. This is the single event that the entire faith hinges upon.
Jesus offered himself as the evidence for the existence of God when he said, "He who has seen me has seen the Father," (John 14:9) He did not leave off there, but went a step beyond. He presented his death and resurrection as a conclusive proof that he had the power to reconcile mankind to its original design and purpose, which was right relationship with God.
Many years have passed since those events transpired. Is there any evidence to be seen today, or must all simply believe because of his words? In Gary Habermas' book, The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus he presents a compelling and yet simple defense of the resurrection. He calls his method the minimal facts approach. He seeks to compile a short list of facts that are well established, and accepted by virtually all scholars, even the skeptical ones.1 Habermas gives five basic facts that virtually all scholars agree on. Here are the facts that he presents.
1. Jesus died by crucifixion.
2. The disciples believed that Jesus rose and appeared to them.
3. The church persecutor, Paul, was suddenly changed.
4. The skeptical James, brother of Jesus, was suddenly changed.
5. The tomb of Jesus was empty.2
The facts culminate in a powerful quintet that begs the question, what happened? Many lay Secular Humanist attempt to sweep these facts under the rug with mediocre scholarship, and misinformation. The facts, established by an army of scholars both secular and religious, agree on at least these things. When put together they create an incredibly compelling case that Jesus did, in fact, raise from the dead.
1 Habermas, Gary R., and Michael R. Licona. The case for the resurrection of Jesus. Kregel Publications, 2004. 47.
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- Studio: Premonition Studios
- Title: Broken
- Premiered: 2007-06-11
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My 23rd completed video.
Programs used: Premiere Pro 2, After Effects 7, Maya 8
This was a fairly ambitious project for me. I wanted to do a profile about Chrono because he was my favourite part of Chrono Crusade, and when I heard this song the idea for this AMV just kind of clicked for me. I've also been wanting to mess around with effects more, so I ended up using a lot of After Effects to keep the visual theme around the idea of broken glass. I also used Maya for the 3D glass shatters and particle smoke in the intro. Hopefully the story is fairly straightforward, but Chrono is a "devil" who turned his back on his old life. He still struggles with his past but he has some help along the way...
Some random before and afters...
Sunset cliff
Dark lake
A long day alone
The emptiness is so real
Never having peace of mind
Running from what I can't see
And there is nowhere left to hide
Turn and face these empty eyes
All alone, heart untold, trying to find
Break me down, replace this fear inside
Take this nothingness from me
I want to find, I want to shine, I want to rise
Break me down
I try to find myself
I find the stranger trapped inside
And I take one more step away
From a face I used to recognize
Familiar shadows closing in
A suffocating fear descends
It comes alive, uncovered eyes, trying to find
Break me down, replace this fear inside
Take this nothingness from me
I want to find, I want to shine, I want to rise
Break me down
Replace this fear inside
Take this nothingness from me
I want to find, I want to shine, I want to rise
Break me down
Special thanks to my beta testers: aerialesque, Bakadaeshi, Greek Prince, JCD, Reigna, SenshiMamorou, and silver_moon. Also thanks to animemay for providing me with the clean opening/closing of Chrono Crusade (since my thin-pack set neglected to have it >_< ).
Contest results:
Won best Drama at Anime Evolution 2007. ).>
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Together with Her Majesty's Treasury, and as part of our joint efficiency review, we are seeking to find savings of £15 billion to £20 billion by 2020. We have achieved £3.3 billion in the past year.
As a councillor on West Oxfordshire District Council, I have seen how the commissioning of services from one provider by different public sector bodies can drive down costs, providing high-quality services at very low cost. Does my right hon. Friend agree that there are lessons to be learned for all sectors of government and that programmes such as One Public Estate are an excellent example of how collaborative working can help the public sector to deliver more for less?
I thank my hon. Friend for that question and he is right to point out One Public Estate, which is a Cabinet Office programme ensuring cross-working and efficiency savings as a result. Many of the lessons we can learn are from local government, and it is important that we all learn from each other as regards sharing services and cutting costs.
Will my right hon. Friend introduce reforms so that different parts of the public sector can share data more easily, which will significantly improve efficiency?
The Digital Economy Bill, which is passing through both Houses at the moment, does precisely that.


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ASSIST A SISTA FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON - http://charitydos.com.au/do-search/events/do/event/details/9074-assist-a-sista-fundraising-luncheon
Please join us for lunch at Carmody's Restaurant (Southport Sharks) for an afternoon of fun and entertainment to raise awareness and support Assist A Sista Australia. Enjoy a delicious three course lunch, raffles and lucky door prizes and be entertained by special Guest Entertainer Anthony Laffan-Hypnotist. All proceeds raised will be donated to Assist A Sista to help continue their invaluable work helping survivors (women and men) of domestic violence to rebuild and repair by bringing hope and restoring faith. Domestic violence is the misuse of power to gain control over another person. No one deserves to live in fear of domestic violence - especially not children. Assist A Sista strives to empower victims, with the aim of breaking the cycle and enabling victims and their children have a fresh start; a comfortable home with all the basics, whilst they continue to heal.
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Sergeant Deb Phillips - Gold Coast Domestic and Family Violence Liaison (Surfers Paradise Police)
Manuela - Co-Founder Assist a Sista Registration from: 11.15 am
Luncheon: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Plenty of free car parking available, contact Sharks directly if you would like to book the Courtesy Bus
Tickets: $69 per person or $690 for a table of 10 - http://charitydos.com.au/do-search/events/do/event/details/9074-assist-a-sista-fundraising-luncheon
May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month so get some friends together and support this wonderful cause.
Gold Coast Endometriosis High Tea
Today was a sea of yellow at the Touch of Yellow Endometriosis High Tea at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort.
Over 80 women enjoyed a range of sweet and savoury delights to raise funds for the Worldwide Endo March, proudly support by Endometriosis Australia, and also raise awareness and funds to help create an education program to help girls and women around Australia.
We also enjoyed a presentation about endometriosis by guest speaker Dr Elen ApThomas, a Holistic doctor from The Medical Sanctuary.
Next year's Gold Coast Endo High Tea promises to be an even more exciting event!
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A herdess is walking under her umbrella as she drives her four cows forward. 'The soaking wet atmosphere is captured so well that one's feet start to feel wet if one looks at the work too long,' one critic wrote. In contrast to Mauve's pictures of horse-riders, where the horses always move towards the horizon, the cows in his cattle paintings generally head straight at the viewer.


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Brigade Woods is another premium Low – Rise residential project by Brigade Group. The project is surrounded by greenery all around that give a fresh start of a day in Brigade Woods. The project offers 1 BHK 2 BHK and 3 BHK Apartment ranging from 614 Sq. Ft – 1945 Sq. Ft, spreading across 6.3 Acres of Land. The Brigade Woods price is affordable at 37 Lacs near Whitefield, Bangalore.The project architecture shows in each corner of the home feel perfect to live.
The Brigade Woods Reviews that the resident can expect the home that make completely feels perfect with a royal treat. The project provides luxury lifestyle by ultramodern world class amenities and specification. The outer landscapes design of this project, the recreational outdoor facilities and other facilities are skillfully outlined by top Architects and Engineers of the city. The Brigade Groups are known for their unique design and innovations. The campus of Woods apartment is yet another reflection of their work and proficiency, hence Brigade Woods Whitefield becomes a premium landmark venture which is set in the finest location with lush greenery, which has been gifted by all required quality for the perfect residential destination.
RERA Reg. No: PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/180611/001895.
Brigade Woods – Amenities
Indoor Amenities
- Indoor badminton court
- Table tennis room
- Multi-purpose hall with pantry space
- Snooker room
- Indoor kid's play area
- Board & card games area
Outdoor Amenities
- Terrace party areaOpen air theatre
- Balinese landscaping
- Rainwater harvesting pond
- Sandpit area for kids
- Multi-purpose open area
- Party lawn
- Open lawn
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Basketball court
- Entrance cascade wall with rock feature
- Pavilions with seating
Brigade Woods – Location Map
Brigade Woods – Price, Options and Possession
- Rate Per Sq Ft – 6290/- & Booking Amount – Contact Us.
- Bhk Options – 1 BHK 2 BHK and 3 BHK Apartment.
- Size – 614 Sq. Ft – 1948 Sq. Ft.
- Possession: Dec 2020.
Brigade Woods – Project Area, Open Space and Key Highlights
- Project Total Area – 6.3 Acres.
- No of Floor – G + 4.
- No of Tower – 17.
- Total Units – More than 200.
- Total Open Space – Vast Open Space.
Brigade Woods – Project Specification
Apartment Units – Flooring
- Living/Dining: Vitrified tiles 1000mmX1000mm
- Master Bedroom: Laminate wooden flooring or vitified tiles as option
- Other Bedrooms: Laminate wooden flooring or vitified tiles as option
- Balcony/Deck: Outdoor patio & planter in matt finish virtrified tiles
- Master Bedroom Toilet: Ceramic tiles flooring and for washbasin polished granite counter
- Other Toilets: Ceramic tiles flooring and for washbasin polished granite counter
- Kitchen: Large size vitrified tiles (Same as living)
- Utility: Large size vitrified tiles (Same as living)
- CP Fittings: Grohe/Kohler/Bathline/Jaquar or equivalent
- Sanitary Fixtures: Duravit/Kohler/Roca/Hindware/American std. or equivalent Accessories – Soap tray, robe hook, toilet paper holder, towel rod: Grohe/Jaquar or equivalent
- Shower: Overhead shower + telphonic hand shower and glass partition in MBR toilet
Countertop Washbasin: Duravit/Kohler/Roca/American std. or equivalent above granite counter
- Wall mounted EWC: Duravit/Kohler/Roca/American std. or equivalent
False Ceiling: Calcium silicate boards/Sintex board
- Counter: Provision for modular kitchen Plumbing/Electrical: Plumbing and electrical point provision for water purifier, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine and dish washer. Hot & cold mixer with long body bib cock. Sink provision in kitchen area.
- Main Entry Door: Teak wood /hard wood frame with designer shutter
- Bedroom Doors: Pre-engineered frames/Pre-engineered shutters
- Toilet Doors: Pre-engineered frames/Pre-engineered shutter & painted
- Utility: Anodised aluminium/UPVC(Wherever applicable)
- Balcony Door: UPVC/Aluminium with bug screen 3 track
- Shaft Door: MS door frame with steel shutter
- UPVC/anodised aluminium with bug screen
- Exterior: External texture paint/scratch coat with exterior emulsion
Interior: Common Area: Acrylic emulsion paint/scratch coat
- Staircase, Utility Area and Service Area: Oil bound distemper
- Basement: Oil bound distemper
- Unit walls: Acrylic emulsion paint Internal Ceiling
- Common Area: Acrylic emulsion paint Staircase, Utility Area and Service Area: Oil bound distemper
- Basement: Oil bound distemper
- Unit Ceiling: Acrylic emulsion paint – ICI Dulux
- Steel Works: Synthetic enamel paint – Berger/Asian Paints or equivalent
- Woodwork: Main door melamine polish, other doors enamel paint
Electrical Load
- 1 – Bedroom Apartment: 4kW
- 2 – Bedroom Apartment: 5kW
- 2.5 – Bedroom Apartment: 5kW
- 3 – Bedroom Apartment: 6kW
- 3.5 – Bedroom Apartment: 7kW
DG Backup
- 1 – Bedroom Apartment: 2kW
- 2 – Bedroom Apartment: 3kW
- 2.5 – Bedroom Apartment: 3kW
- 3 – Bedroom Apartment: 3kW
- 3.5 – Bedroom Apartment: 4kW
Security & Automation
- Intercom facility/video door phone (In living or next to main door). CCTV for common areas
Brigade Woods – Master Plan
Brigade Woods – Sq.Ft Size, Total Cost and Booking Amount
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|39.06 Lacs
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|87.87 Lacs
|Contact Us
|106.55 Lacs
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|104.23 Lacs
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|109.45 Lacs
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|111.14 Lacs
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Brigade Woods – Accessibility and Key Distances
- Location – Whitefield, Bangalore
- Distance From Mg Road – 18.1 Kms
- Distance From Railway Station – 23.7 Kms
- Distance From Airport – 51 Kms
- Nearest Metro Station – 16.9 Kms
- Nearest Ring Road – 17.8 Kms
Brigade Woods – Floor Plan
Brigade Woods – Neighbourhood
Nearby Schools
- Bachpan Play School
- Wise School of Knowledge
- VIBGYOR High School, Haralur
- EuroKids
- Vibgyor High School
Nearby Hospitals
- Hamilton Bailey Hospital
- Mathru Hospital
- Queen's Hospital
- Narayana Multispeciality Hospital
- Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road
Nearby Entertainment & Shopping
- Park Square Mall – 1.1 km
- Inorbit Mall – 2.8 km
- Forum Value Mall – 3.5 km
- Phoenix Market City / VR Mall – 5.6 km
Nearby Offices
- Brigade Tech Park – 600 m
- Brigade Bhulwalka Icon – 650 m
- GR Tech Park – 250 m
- ITPL – 1.2 km
- Shantiniketan – 2 km
- L&T – 3.3 km
Brigade Woods – Buyer's And Investment Advantages
- Located In A Well – Established Residential Area
- Close To Schools, Shopping Malls & Hospitals
- Vaastu Compliant.
Brigade Woods – FAQ's
Brigade Woods is beautifully positioned right next to Brigade Tech Park. The project set in 6.3 acres, Brigade Woods has 17 towers and more than 200 apartments. The project offers 1, 2 and 3BHK apartments ranging from 614 Sq. Ft to 1945 Sq. Ft. The project location is known for its growing social community and physical infrastructure in Whitefield.
Brigade Woods is conveniently located Next to Brigade Tech Park, Behind GR tech Park, ITPB Main Rd, Pattandur Agrahara, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
The nearby landmark of the project is Tata Consultancy Services.
Brigade Woods has launched in 2018 and the expected possession date of this project will be December 2020.
Brigade Woods has come up with 17 high rise towers. Each tower comprises of G + 4 floors with the combination of 1 BHK, 2 BHK & 3 BHK Apartments and around 200 units are available.
Brigade Woods consists of 1, 2 and 3 BHK apartments, the details of which are furnished below:
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Brigade Woods is under construction. The possession will be expected on December 2020.
Brigade Woods covers a total 6.3 acres of land for the development and 40% of area is reserved as open space.
The locality of Brigade Woods is witnessing a rapid growth, mainly because of the development of major IT spaces, exciting neighborhoods and other industries. Several factors have led to the growth of this region; excellent connectivity being one among them and surrounded by the best of urban infrastructure. The upcoming Namma metro station connects project to the rest of the city to major business localities.
The Whitefield passes through major bustling localities of East Bangalore like ITPL, K R Puram, and Outer Ring Road and connects to various malls such as Forum Value Mall, Phoenix Market city, Park Square Mall, and Inorbit Mall.
Brigade Woods provides one opened parking for each unit. Additional car parking requests will be taken up towards project completion, subject to availability.
Of course! The construction quality rating is 4 out of 5 and the Credibility rating of Brigade group is 4.5 out of 5.
The development will be taken up in single phase and is expected to be ready for possession by the end of 2020.
The main source of water in Brigade Woods is Bore Well.
- 100% DG back up for emergency power for lifts, pumps & common lighting
- Apartments – DG back up:
- 2 kW for a 1-bedroom apartment
- 3 kW for a 2-bedroom apartment
- 3 kW for a 2.5-bedroom apartment
- 3 kW for a 3-bedroom apartment
- 4kW for a 3.5-bedroom apartment
Brigade Woods provided with:
- Central Core – passenger lift and 1 service lift per tower.
Air quality in the surroundings of Brigade Woods is good because it is away from the main road and near to a gorgeous trees; there is no noise because no industry or main roads near the project.
Yes! Brigade Group permits Minor modification but it depends on the construction stage and Technology they use.
The Approval of Brigade Woods will be update shortly.
Yes. Legal due diligence has been done by experts. The land is freehold, marketable and free from all encumbrances.
Yes! Commencement Certificate is available for Brigade Woods and Occupancy Certificate is not available as Brigade Woods is under construction.
In addition to the flat cost the charges needs to be paid are: external electrification, water & sanitary charges, Car Parking Charges, Club House fee, Maintenance Charges, customization charges if any.
Of course! This project has approved by reputed home loans.
Payment scheme available for Brigade Woods is 20:80. Offers will be changing according to the development status of the project.
Yes. This offer is applicable for a limited period only.
The following documents need to submit at the time of Brigade Woods Booking:
- ID proof: Driving License / Passport / Voter's ID
- PAN Card Copy
- 2 passport size photographs
- Cheque Book
The agreements that are needed to be signed are: agreement to sell and an agreement to construct followed by sale deed, upon completion of the development.
Yes. The transfer fee is applicable for only resale of the property.
Capital gains or return on investment in this location is minimum 10% yearly.
Please email us at: email@example.com or dial 8880 555 444 to get answers to your queries.
Brigade Woods – About Builder
Brigade Group was established in 1986, with property development as its main focus Today, Brigade Group is one of India's leading property developers. We are headquartered in Bangalore, with branch offices in several cities in South India, a representative office in Dubai and an accredited agent in the USA. We have a uniquely diverse multi-domain portfolio that covers property development, property management services, hospitality and education. Our projects extend across several major cities in South India: Chennai, Chikmagalur, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mangalore and Mysore.
Brigade Group selected as one of India's Best Companies to Work For 2014 by Economic Times and Great Place to Work Institute, for the fourth consecutive year.
Brigade Group was recognized and awarded as one of Bangalore's Hot 50 Brand's at the Bangalore Brand Summit 2014 award ceremony by Paul Writer.
Brigade has been awarded the following certifications
- CRISIL Rating PA2, 1995 – The first property developer to receive this rating. Awarded to Brigade Regency project.
- ISO 9001:1994 Quality Assurance Certification, by Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), 1996
First property developer in South India and the third in the country to receive the certification.
- ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance Certification, by Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), 2000
One of the first property developers in South India to receive the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance Certification—for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Construction and Marketing of Brigade's residential, commercial, software and industrial buildings.
- RT2+ Rating by ICRA-NAREDCO (Investment Credit Rating Agency and National Real Estate Development Council), 2003
The highest rating ever to be awarded to a project of a private property developer in India. (Awarded for Brigade Millennium.)
- ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management Systems), 2008
- OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series), 2008
- ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance Certification, by Bureau Veritas Certification/UKAS, 2009
For upgrading its standards and having a wide scope of activities in the industry; i.e., design, business development, construction, marketing and sales management and leasing of residential, commercial, industrial, IT, educational, health care and hospitality buildings, and multi-level car parking facilities, lifestyle enclaves and integrated townships.
- IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj national quality award 2011 – Commendation certificate for Business Excellence in the service category
- CII EXIM Bank award in 2011 – Commendation Certificate for Strong Commitment to Excel on the journey towards Business Excellence.
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REVIEW Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ finally officially introduced. This smartphone comes with a new design and totally different from the previous generation Xperia. Not only that Xperia XZ made with a unique aluminum material called ALKALEIDO. Sony Xperia XZ also have the ability to water and dust resistant with IP68 certification.
Smartphone Sony Xperia XZ carries a screen measuring 5.2 inches with a resolution of full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS panel technology (In-Plane Switching) Triluminos Display with densities reaching 423 pixels per inch, and supported technology Sony Bravia Engine 2. Smartphone Sony Xperia XZ have been using Android 6.0 operating system with a bandage Marshmallow typical Xperia UI interface.
Performance offered smartphone Sony Xperia XZ is high enough to support the 820 chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor brings 64-bit Kyro consisting of a dual-core processor with a speed of 2.2 GHz and 1.6 GHz dual-core, and is supported by 3GB RAM and supported from the Adreno 530 graphics processor is powerful.
Japanese vendors are equipping Xperia XZ with a rear camera with a resolution of 23 megapixels using Sony Exmor IMX300 sensor size 1 / 2.3 inch aperture f / 2.0 complete with support for Triple Image Sensing and LED flash. Triple Image Sensing technology enhances focus speed significantly by combining color detection, phase-detection, and laser autofocus. Sony arming the phone with a front camera with a powerful 13-megapixel sensor and a 1/3 inch lens aperture of f / 2.0 for selfie photo capabilities are qualified.
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U.S. Education Dept. to Convene Community College Summits
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan just announced the Department of Education will hold four community college regional summits to discuss best practices for college completion.
The summits will be held over the next two months and bring together 150 participants representing community colleges, business, industry, philanthropy, labor, government, and students from the various regions. Governors, mayors, or community college presidents will kick off the event in each location.
Here's the line up:
Feb. 28- Community College of Philadelphia: "Transitioning Adult Learners to Community Colleges and the Workforce"
March 9 - Lone Star College System, Houston: "Successful Transfer Programs"
March 23 -Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis: "Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Employers"
April 15 - San Diego Community College District, San Diego: "Exemplary Programs for Veterans, Military Members, and Families"
The regional summits are intended to continue the dialogue started at the White House Summit on Community Colleges last fall.


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What should you expect?
Ping pong tournaments, the mayor of Paris, Game of Thrones cocktails and enough classes to help you become an expert on everything.
The Big Picture
For coworking in San Francisco, you've got to head to PARISOMA. It's a pure distillation of the thing that makes the city great.
Whether or not you've been there, you probably have a lot of impressions about San Francisco. The city of technology! The progressive, European-inspired modern left-leaning American dreamland. The definitive centre of alternative social movements. The city of many hills and Victorian homes.
PARISOMA is a space on a mission: to help make you a better person
Whichever side of San Francisco actually leaves the greatest impression, any of its key aspects are underlined by a strong concern for the wellbeing of its people.
From the radical social movements of the 1960s that rocked Haight-Ashbury to the soup kitchens of the Tenderloin, from the bombastic and cheery Pride Parades to the humanist optimism of its cutting-edge tech firms – you'll find a desire for human improvement in every part of this complex and colourful city.
The big picture is this: it's a distilled vision of self-improvement, cultural cohabitation and just good ol' fun that will keep you wanting more.
What You'll Learn from the Space
With this background, you'll see that PARISOMA is a space on a mission: to help make you a better person. Through an ongoing selection of amazing classes in everything under the sun, to their regular bi-monthly ping pong tournaments (yes, with a real trophy), this space is not just "a place where you work." It's a positively beneficial transformational experience.
With momentum from Silicon Valley, fuelled by a network of people from around the world, directed through a network of likeminded startups, and held together by a tight-knit community, you'll learn that PARISOMA is a wild ride in the Wild West of northern California. Expect to be catapulted through all of these things in your learning experience at the space.
This is proof that coworking is much more than working – it's about bettering oneself and one's community through skillsharing and collaboration.
Yes, you will learn how to crowd-fund and maximise your SEO, but you'll also learn about the future of food in the internet of things. But you'll also have fun while doing it, having met some inspirational and unexpected people, all while networking through Silicon Valley innovators and some of the Bay Area's best coworkers.
Where You'll Find the Space
You'll find PARISOMA in one of San Francisco's most compelling neighbourhoods – evident in its name – SoMa (South of Market). Since the 1940s, the neighbourhood was home to light industry and warehouses, most of which remain up to today, and with sailors and transients, it gained the reputation of a "skid row."
With the later development of Embarcadero, it became home to the city's LGBT community with ex-industrial clubs and bars. After the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, many of these establishments were closed by the city, and it was largely disused except for commercial purposes until redevelopments in the 1990s and 2000s.
Today, it's home to many more upscale bars and restaurants, as well as wealthy real estate developments and other cultural venues, such as the established San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
And this is the context in which you'll find PARISOMA. With easy access to public transport and Market Street in the city centre, and well-located nearby some nice residential developments and the cool good-vibes district of Haight-Ashbury, this space will give you a great cross-section of the city, at the heart of San Francisco's complex and fast-changing urban landscape.
Where You'll Be Working
On the bottom floor, you'll find the open workspace and hotdesks… on half a dozen high quality ping-pong tables.
The space is what you would expect from an older industrial neighbourhood. It's a huge two-story open-floorplan redeveloped warehouse, with plenty of room and natural lighting. Wherever you're working inside, you'll feel like a movie star – as the sun pouring in from outside and reflections off of car windshields on the street offer film-perfect lighting quality.
On the bottom floor, you'll find the open workspace and hotdesks… on half a dozen high quality ping-pong tables. The space is super flexible, as they often move things around and clear the floor for events and classes.
There's also an open glass-sheltered kitchen in the corner with fresh ground coffee and awesome Mighty Leaf Tea, a high bar table to eat and work at as well as a sofa lounge to chill out when you need it most.
Where You'll Be Living
San Francisco is notoriously expensive, and thus finding a place to stay is often quite an ordeal. Of course there's a natural selection of AirBnBs you can take – but they're often overpriced here, and very often overbooked. And if you're searching for budget hotels, you might end up with something like the Bel Air Hotel. (Something we might not explicitly recommend, although it is a fantastic cultural experience…)
Our recommendation is easy: stay at The Red Victorian, a co-living space on the Embassy Network. We held our first-ever USA Copass Camp at this charming and inspiring old Victorian townhouse right on Haight St in May, and we can't recommend it enough.
You will have a lot of fun while learning a lot from people you'd never expect to meet in things you'd never expect to know.
Beautiful, clean rooms with an intimate community of artists and musicians, travellers and entrepreneurs and a communal kitchen and huge shared workspace – you never know what you'll get. One day, you will have a professional jazz pianist perfecting his chops, the next a topless fashion show, the next a local art exhibition, the next a night marathon of Buffy the Vampire Slayer – dubbed over in German…
If you want to round out the self-improvement experience of San Francisco you'll receive working at PARISOMA, the Red Vic is the perfect counterpoint. With quirky events and dinners and hangouts, you will have a lot of fun while learning a lot from people you'd never expect to meet in things you'd never expect to know – like how to make lemon peel candies, how to experience the local music scene, and how to change the world through social innovation.
The Events You Will Go To
The first thing you'll be doing, is attending one of PARISOMA's renowned bi-monthly ping-pong tournaments. Expect to meet some ping-pong pros, who participate regularly enough in the house competitions that you can be sure you'll have to up your game first. Working on these tables day-in and day-out is a stern reminder that you'll need to practice for the next one!
You can learn pretty much anything here.
Outside of this regular event of physical and mental intensity, you'll find that the classes that PARISOMA arrange to benefit the lives and livelihoods of their coworkers run the gamut. From the Art & Science of Negotiating to a hands-on introduction to wireframing, from an intro to financial modelling & valuation techniques to salary negotiations for women in tech, and from applying machine learning for startup growth to how to design your habits to optimise your wellbeing – you can learn pretty much anything here.
It's refreshing to see a space with such a well curated events and classes schedule. In any given week, they might have three or four events – meaning that in a month, you could have anywhere between 12-20 options where you could learn something new! This is proof that coworking is much more than working – it's about bettering oneself and one's community through skillsharing and collaboration. We can dig it.
Fun Fact! They even had the Mayor of Paris visit in 2010! How appropriate, given that the founders of Parisoma are from that lovely city…
What You Will Eat
Tip! Okay – before we get to the normal stuff of what you would actually eat, we have to mention something you'll drink. Head down to Dolores Park on a nice day, especially a weekend. Walk around a bit, and you'll find a guy who carries around coconuts. Ask for a drink, and he'll make you his special rum & coconut cocktail (nb, just by pouring rum into a coconut that he cuts in half RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU with a **SWORD**). Just fyi.
THE thing you have to know about San Francisco is the burritos. You could try them at a million places, but there are two in particular worthy of your stomach space. The first is La Taqueria. Rated the best burrito in the USA out of 67,391 food establishments, it's a no-brainer. The first bite itself is worthy of a first-place prize.
You can also try Papalote on 24th St, for (allegedly) San Fran's best burritos. Check their menu online, as they have a phone number you can call to avoid the lines (yes, it's that popular for just a normal down-the-street burrito place!)
If you're a fan of waiting in line, then you're in luck! Because you've got to try a legendary San Francisco brunch. We'd recommend Dottie's True Blue Cafe for the full service classic brunch – with eggs, bacon, sausage, two pancakes, toast and unlimited coffee, it'll keep you coworking (or sleeping) all day long.
Closer to PARISOMA, you've got three delicious brunch options to seek out: Mission Beach Cafe (not really near a beach though!), Straw and Kitchen Story (with amazing eggs benedict and millionaire bacon…)
Your After-Hours
San Francisco is one of the cities best known for knowing how to having a good time. With amazing bars and some of the most beautiful natural landscape in the world at its doorstep – it would be difficult to find something not possible to do in and around the city.
There are three general districts with amazing bars in the city that we'd personally recommend: Mission, Castro and Haight. Without giving too much away (you should just go around and explore, and ask around to find what's hot) we'd recommend first you check out Blackbird. Reputedly, here you can find the best cocktails in the city, and you can sit in a cosy speakeasy-like interior while you enjoy them. Very nice vibes here.
Other cocktail bars you should check out (there are indeed many), are Two Sisters Bar in Haight (a European-inspired bookstore & cocktail emporium born on a train) and Hog & Rocks on Mission St (a self-styled "ham and oyster bar" with classic cocktails and killer and an original oyster menu).
If you're not the cocktail-type (what's wrong with you?) then you can find solace in one of these three fine beer-based Bay Area establishments: Shotwells pool bar in Mission / Zeitgeist beer garden / Tornado pub in Haight.
And, enough with the alcohol! You're in a beautiful place, so we'd recommend renting a bike and riding across the Golden Gate bridge into the Marin Headlands for fresh air and beautiful scenery. Or, grab a car and go camping + whitewater rafting on the American River – we'd recommend that for sure.
Tip! Blackbird has an amazing list of Game of Thrones-inspired cocktails, which we've reproduced right here for your enjoyment because they are just so AWESOME.
The Practical Stuff
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My truck hesitates, coughs, and slow to respond to gas pedal inputs. It will accelerate to 55 +/- but very slowly. In park the engine will not go above 4000 rpm and starts to cycle up and down about 800 rpm whem it reaches 4000. It gets a check engine light, (OBD-1 system) and reading the codes points to "higher than anticipated fuel pressures. It also will just quit accelerating while at highway speed and releasing and then pressing down on the gas pedal will usually recover it. I have changed the fuel filter (3times), the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel pump and the fuel injectors. I also recently swapped out the engine brain (PCM) and no improvement. This problem has persisted and gradually gotten worse over the last two years. The truck is now beginning to stall/not start right after it has been driven. What sensor(s)/parts can be causing the problem?
My car has 95560 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
I would recommend checking/testing the O2 sensor and the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor. When either of these two sensors are not working properly, as you may know, they will send inaccurate signals to the ECM which will then, in turn, be making incorrect changes to the fuel system. It looks like you already had some work done on the car, so it may be smart to get an official diagnosis on the issue before moving forward with another replacement. If you want to have this checked, a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to diagnose your acceleration issue and let you know what should be done.
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The HOT SOUP Holiday Spectavaganza Comedy Show – Free at Ella Lounge Dec. 12Hot Soup returns on Wednesday night with our big holiday show! We're at Ella Lounge, a super venue in the East Village - it's got a downstairs room perfect for comedy, half-off drinks for our audience, and a Bossa Nova band upstairs after the show. And it's all FREE. Come on out and we'll mistle your toe.
Janeane Garafolo (24, SNL, Reality Bites)
James Adomian (Comedy Bang Bang, Last Comic Standing)
Kurt Metzger (Last Comic Standing)
Jared Logan (Comedy Central)
Mark Normand (Comedy Central)
Matt Ruby (MTV, SxSW)
RSVP to confirm your spot:
Doors: 8pm
Seating: 8:30pm
Show: 9:00pm sharp
Ella Lounge
Downstairs room
9 Avenue A (between 1st and 2nd St)
RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com
Produced by Mark Normand, Matt Ruby, Gary Vider, and Sachi Ezura.
(Can't make it? Our next show at Ella is Wednesday, December 26 at 8:30pm.)
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Rain's Mission
To bring beauty to the world so we can all Play in the Rain!
Rain's Why?
To build a community of beauty professionals who share a passion for serving our guests while helping them live their most confident selves. To have a team who each has their own passion within the industry and wishes to share their knowledge while helping each other and our guests to achieve their specific goals.
Rain's Environment
Rain has a relaxing, pampering environment. We ask that you silence your phones and other devices, and refrain from using speaker phone so all of our guests can have a relaxing time. It might be the only time in your whole month that is all about you, and we want you to enjoy it.
Rain's Story
We believe customer service is the number one most important thing for our industry to remember. Our job as stylists is to have each client feeling like they are our most important client and have them leave feeling special, looking better and always looking forward to coming back to see us. Rain's philosophy is: everything is important, from the time you walk in the door to the finishing touches. We give 100%. Our team is extremely passionate about what we do and it shows. Rain is an upscale salon, without an upscale attitude. We are all hard workers that believe whole heartily in perfecting our craft, continuing education, and pampering you. We love helping people love their hair and feel amazing. When you step in the Rain, it is our goal for you to feel transformed. We can't wait to meet you and help you absolutely love your hair!
Rain is located near uptown, right on the border of the Southend and Dilworth neighborhoods, 1.3 miles from Uptown Charlotte, NC. Rain offers a variety of services including cutting, styling, color, up do's, blow outs, extensions, all waxing and threading needs, massage and more.
Rain has a team of professionals who love what they do and enjoy serving their guests…and it shows. Step into the "Rain" and let us transform you.


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1. Re: Control-M: On premise high availability design and effort estimation on a high levelKeyur Patel Jan 13, 2020 4:41 AM (in response to Satya Chatterjee)3 of 3 people found this helpful
Hi Satya,
Control-M 9.0.x has inbuilt high availability, I am not sure which version you are working on, but if it is Control-M 9.0.x then best option to use Control-M high availability option.
High level Desgin plan,
- Separate servers for Control-M EM and Control-M server (Primary & Secondary)
- Separate server for database
- Install Control-M EM & Control-M server as primary on one server (by pointing to separate database server)
- Install as Secondary Control-M EM & Control-M server on 2nd server (by pointing to separate database server)
High lever Test plan,
Control-m HA has zero down time, so you can plan your testing while jobs are running to fail over to secondary instance and fail back to primary server ( Shutting down primary EM\server will fail to secondary instance, by turining on Primary will take over from secondary instance, while jobs are running)
Note: you have to check firewall rules to allow port communication between this serves, you can refer to BMC documentation for port details
Check BMC Documentation for more details: Control-M 184.108.40.206 Control-M Documentation - Control-M - BMC Documentation
Hope this will be helpful to you..
2. Re: Control-M: On premise high availability design and effort estimation on a high levelPaul Robins Jan 29, 2020 7:48 PM (in response to Satya Chatterjee)2 of 2 people found this helpful
Note that 'zero downtime' is a little misleading for Control-M Server.
When an agent starts receiving job requests from a different authorised Server, by default it takes 15 minutes before it starts responding. So jobs that are in progress when CTM Server failover occurs from primary to secondary could remain in progress for up to 15 minutes longer than normal.


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The first incident occurred on Cottonwood Avenue and Rockcrest Drive. The suspect approached a female high school student and asked her to get in his white minivan and spend time with him, according to a sheriff's news release.
A second attempted kidnapping was reported on Eucalyptus Avenue and Heacock Street.
In both cases, the suspect fled after the girls threatened to call police.
The suspect was described as a heavy set male in his 40s with unshaven and short, dark hair. The man was last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call Riverside County Sheriff's Department at (951) 486-6700.


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Our fixed price repair service is designed to provide a simple, fast and affordable solution to help you extend the life of items that would otherwise cost a small fortune to replace.
We repair and return your own equipment unless it is uneconomical to do so, in which case we will advise you accordingly offering you a service exchange replacement where possible or the option to return your equipment to you without charge.
What does fixed price mean?...
well just that!
Your monitor modules and/or foetal transducers will be assessed by our fully qualified technicians with all the necessary components replaced and/or refurbished. If the equipment cannot be repaired, for example if it is uneconomical to do so or a broken component is not repairable or available as a replacement part, then the item will be returned to you without charge, unless you choose to accept a service exchange –
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Waimanalo Beach is about 45 minutes from Waikiki which makes it a peaceful, quiet refuge with beautiful shores that is never crowded.
Tropical Beach Wedding Locations on Oahu
Looking for your ideal wedding destination? On Oahu there are many beautiful locations to hold small beach wedding ceremonies. Below is a short list of some of our favorite beaches and parks. These are suggestions, although we are not limited in just these locations.
Located just a couple of miles East of Waikiki adjacent to the Kahala Resort is this beautiful beach dotted with coconut palm trees.
Ala Moana means "path to the sea". The ocean backdrop with Diamond Head gives a stunning view making it one of the more popular locations.
With easy access in Waikiki located near Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Hale Koa Hotel, Fort DeRussy Beach Park is a convenient location. This beach is a favorite known for its white, soft sand and wide area.
Known throughout the world as a popular surfing destination, the North Shore's energy and charm make this a unique choice for a beach wedding. In summer, the calm waters create a more tranquil setting.
Paradise Cove Beach at Ko'olina Resort is a small white sand beach tucked away down a walking path next to the luau area. Wonderful sunsets can be experienced here, it's very picturesque. Families use the beach as the water is rather calm due to the natural reef wall that acts to protect the beach area. It's not unusual to spot a sea turtle in the cove.
Quite lot to see. Picturesque volcanic cliffs and about 3/4 of a mile from shore is Manana Island or Rabbit Island, a State seabird sanctuary. Bordered by the majestic cliffs of the Ko'olau mountain range


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Prompt #17:
A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within, more than the lustre of the firmament of bards and sages. Yet he dismisses without notice his thought, because it is his. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
My favorite quote of all time is Alan Kay: 'In order to predict the future, you have to invent it.' I am all about inventing the future. Decide what you want the future to be and make it happen. Because you can. Write about your future now.
(Prompt Author: Cindy Gallop)
Uh-oh, seems like a fate vs. free will discussion to me!
I am not sure that we really can invent our future, although it feels as though we can and although we must act as though we can. I think our future already exists, inasmuch that I think that the nature of Time is non-contiguous and non-linear. The perception of time being linear seems to me to be an illusion. I think past-present-and-future exist as One; I believe they just are. Time is All at Once. We see the mysterious nature of Time and Space when we study quantum mechanics, conduct thought experiments about 4th, 5th, and 6th dimensions (can you imagine?), and think about mind-benders such as worm holes and the like. We can look at the nature of time through science, and we can also study it through our own perceptions and intuitions. So to me, somewhere beyond our knowledge, our future already exists even though the present moment feels indeterminate.
It is a head-puzzle that gets a little Matrix-y now and then, and scientific questions of space and time of course are bound up in questions about the purpose of life, spirituality, philosophy…all fun to ponder late at night with good friends and spouses around a fire with a mug hot chocolate. But what about the practical application in the present moment?
In other words, whether I can or cannot "invent" my future (i.e. either I can really invent it with my own agency and that future already exists unknown to me, or every one of my actions has been predetermined in advance without my agency), I have no choice but to believe I have some free will, or to act as though I do.
Let's assume for the rest of this blog entry that we do have some free will.
If I could have control or invention over one aspect of my future, I would not wish to ordain events or even to know them conclusively in advance. I do want to reach my goals, but I am not really talking about goal setting in this post. I just mean simply that I don't think I can invent/know my future completely. There are too many variables and external influences. To want total control over everything would be to miss the opportunity to connect with others and to feel the full wonder of the universe.
All I ask for is to have a willing peace in my internal self—in other words, my reactions to what events will occur. If I do have the ability to invent part of my future, then I want to take part in the creation of a soft heart, a flexible mind, a peaceful essence. I want to meet both the good and the bad parts of my future with gracefulness, dignity, love, and the desire to understand. What I would hope to set aside would be anger, sadness, cynicism, and hopelessness. In this, I quest everyday. Often I fail, but other times I see hope for my future, hope that my heart will never grow hard or bitter, hope that in my unknown future I am still a recognizable essence to myself.


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Saturday, March 04, 2017
Triathlon TrainingRecreation and Wellness Center
This 12 week program will run from January 31st through April 7th and will perpare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4 mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). We will train on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There is a bike requirment for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes welcomed, …Events at UCF View Event
10th Annual Kill-A-Watt Energy Conservation CompetitionUCF Housing: ALL
Want to win a scholarship for lowering your energy use? Participate in the Kill-A-Watt Energy Conservation Competition! In years past, this competition has resulted in an average savings of nearly $50,000 over the two-month period. We've saved the university a total of 2,216,485 kWh of energy, equivalent to $216,004. The energy saved could power 200 average homes in the United …Events at UCF View Event
Central Florida SaxFestRehearsal Hall
Central Florida SaxFest Saturday, March 4, 2017; 9:00am Activities include clinics and performances by the artists. Interested participants should bring their instruments for a saxophone ensemble reading session. Cost: $25.00, Free with UCF ID Location: UCF Rehearsal Hall, Auditorium (116) 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816www.music.ucf.edu 407-823-1500Events at UCF View Event
UCF Softball vs. FGCUSoftball Stadium
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FSYO's Opera Ball, featuring UCF Opera performing Strauss's Die Fledermaus (2nd Act)The Plaza Live
This performance is part of an entire Opera Gala evening fundraiser for the Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra with a dinner at 6:00 and performance at 8:00 at The Plaza Live. Separate tickets for each are available through www.FSYO.org The second act of the operetta will also be performed on the UCF Campus on Sunday, March 5. Die Fledermaus ("The Bat" …Events at UCF View Event
UCF Baseball vs. Stony BrookJohn Euliano Park
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose for a second day, as equities stabilised after declines triggered by new curbs on home resales in some of China's big cities.
The Hang Seng Index added 0.1 per cent, or 36.48 points, to 27,549.49 in Wednesday morning trading. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index climbed 0.2 per cent to 10,968.39.
The city's benchmark slumped 2.2 per cent within three day through Monday as developers including China Evergrande and Sunac China led declines after Chongqing and seven provincial capital cities announced last week a ban on the resale of homes within at least two years of purchase.
Among the leading gainers, AAC Technologies, which derives 47 per cent of its revenues from Apple Inc, jumped 4 per cent to HK$131.10. CK Hutchison Holdings added 1.1 per cent to HK$100.50.
In mainland China trading, the Shanghai Composite Index slipped less than 0.1 per cent, or 0.44 point, to 3,33.36.
In Asian early morning trading on Wednesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.8 per cent and South Korea's Kospi was little changed.
In overnight US trading, the S&P 500 Index almost erased the day's gains before closing less than 0.1 per cent higher on Tuesday, after Janet Yellen said the Federal Reserve may have been wrong on inflation and employment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 0.1 per cent lower and the Nasdaq Composite Index added 0.2 per cent.


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Even after last night's loss, the NFC, and even the entire NFL, should be afraid of the disruptiveness the Giants could cause in the playoffs. In a 24-19 loss to the Eagles, the Giants started the game by looking lost, beginning with a three-and-out, a successful, easy, Eagles' touchdown drive, and a Eli Manning interception returned for a touchdown by Malcolm Jenkins. The start showed the side that Giant fans were scared to see a defense that failed to show improvement and an offense happened by Eli Manning's decision making and lacking explosiveness. The Giants rebounded, but eventually came up short in their comeback effort. While the game showcased some of the Giants' flaws, it also helped us put in perspective how good the Giants could really be. In their loss to the Eagles, the Giants were without two of their better defensive players, Jason Pierre-Paul, and Pro-Bowler Janoris Jenkins. Jenkins should be no worry to play in the playoffs, but JPP could be another story.
The Giants' defensive prowess was on display during their dominating defensive wins against both the Cowboys and the Lions. Last night, they lacked the tenacity shown in the two previous games, but that could be due to the short rest of playing on Thursday or their many key injuries. If the Giants can reestablish their strength on defense, they could be a tough team to take down in the playoffs. Their defense begins upfront, featuring Olivier Vernon, Damon Harrison, Jonathan Hankins and JPP, when healthy. While their linebacking core can be suspect at time, it is made up for by their cornerbacks, Jenkins, Dominique Rodgers Cromartie, and Eli Apple, as well as Defensive Player of the Year candidate Landon Collins and Andrew Adams at safety. This defense has shown the potential to shut down any team, no matter how good their offense is, as shown by their performance over the Cowboys and Lions.
While the Giants' offense has slugged its way through many games this year, including lots that they won, it seems to be getting onto the correct track now. Against the Eagles they still were not a complete offense, struggling in the red-zone, but moving the ball well throughout the game, finishing with over 450 yards. One of the main issues surrounding their offense has been their inability to run the ball, but since Justin Pugh returned last week, they have found some limited success. Both Paul Perkins and Rashad Jennings averaged 4.5 yards per carry or more against the Eagles. If they can continue to maintain success on the ground, it will result in a better passing offense, even with Manning's recent lack of decision making skills. With Odell Beckham Jr. having the ability to take over any game, and Sterling Shepard and Victor Cruz helping him out, this aerial attack can strike at any time.
Just a few weeks ago, most notably in their loss to the Steelers, the Giants seemed to be a team that had some potential, with a great defense, but not yet to have figure out how to win at all aspects of the game. After the Eagles' game, the Giants may have finally found success on both offense and defense in the recent weeks, and now all it takes is for them to put it all together and make a run in the playoffs. If I was another playoff team in the NFC, this would not be the team I would want to play, as they have shown they could shut down any team, and with their newfound offense, they might not even need to keep your offense contained.


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It is located in the marvellous enclave on the northern side of La Gomera, at the heart of the municipality of Valle Hermoso.A big house constructed in 1896 and carefully restored, achieving a perfect integration with its natural surrounding. It has 10 double rooms that conserve the traditional style of the houses and carefully decorated, preserving the old ethnographic elements.
The layout of the rooms and their access to the patios, terraces and gardens make it possible to offer an intimate environment in which to participate with ease in the beautiful nature of La Gomera.All of the bedrooms enjoy their own bathroom, safe, optional minibar and television.
There is, in addition, an Internet and fax service, should you wish to keep in touch with the outside world. Your staff, all of whom know the island down to perfection, will readily help us prepare our visits and excursions. Likewise, if we are interested in the traditional pottery of La Gomera, in the elaboration of traditional music instruments, in the traditional culture of the island or its ecological surrounding, they will put together an informative dossier for us.
A place in which to get lost…at least for a few days.
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Whether it's your boss, the kids, a friend or your partner, relationships take time and energy. What caused the sleepless night, or the emotional high (then low), or what's gotten under your skin so you've been agitated all week?
Regardless of the duration, relationship struggles and surprises -- both good and bad -- can be energy zappers on par with any nutritional deficiency or energy challenging habit. Thus, no energy makeover would be complete without ongoing coaching from a relationship expert. Enter Heide Banks, relationship coach and Huffington Post blogger who began meeting with Marissa over a month ago to help her navigate relationships for optimal energy. For more on Heide's advice and how it's helped Marissa, check out their blogs as well as the recent Good Morning America Health segment where we all met to get a recap of Heide and Marissa's initial month together.
As work has heated up, Marissa continues to fit it all in. But this month she's made some adjustments, so that getting it done on one front -- like nutrition -- doesn't mean she has to sacrifice in other areas. She is doing evening yoga at home, which means that her home practice is more of a relaxation than an energizing morning practice. That leaves time in the morning to have breakfast with her son and also use the skincare regime that she learned last month.
However, during the work day, the limitations of a new office set up (no blender) mean that she's switched from her energy smoothies to a fruit and nut or nut butter combination. As we discuss this, I remark that I am proud of Marissa for passing on the less nutrient dense snacks at the office which likely abound. We discussed the possibility that -- as the 'Total Energy' makeover continues -- perhaps I will be able to help her makeover the office kitchen. In the past, I've done "kitchen makeovers" for corporate offices as well as for the AKA Craft Services Makeover project on television and film production sets in LA and NYC. It's something to consider because it benefits everyone when we ditch anything with artificial ingredients and replace them with organic ones; it also allows for the company to vote with its dollars for the environment as well as the health of its employees.
I am really excited to check in with Marissa as the month continues as she will be meeting with Joy Pierson at Candle Cafe in NYC to learn how to make some different organic, vegetarian fare and possibly to arrange for some lunch and midday eating occasions to be delivered to the office on days when Marissa can't leave or when they are having guests in to the office.
Stay tuned to see what these two cook up.


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