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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures were volatile in electronic trading Wednesday, as traders assessed the Federal Reserve's decision to taper its bond-buying program starting in January.
During the regular session on Wednesday, gold prices stuck to a tight range of just over $10 an ounce ahead of the Fed decision, which came after the close of gold trading on Comex.
Gold for February delivery US:GCG4 was last at $1,235.50 an ounce in electronic trading on Globex. Prices had settled at $1,235 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange on Wednesday, up 4.90, or 0.4%.
Immediately after the Fed said it would reduce the pace of monthly asset purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion, gold prices fell from their Comex settlement price then recovered to trade a bit higher. See the live blog of the Fed decision and Bernanke news conference.
March silver US:SIH4 was last at $20.03 an ounce in electronic trading, after tacking on 22 cents, or 1.1%, to close at $20.06 an ounce.
"The precious metal has traded in a narrow trading range for most of the day until we had the results from the Fed, which has brought huge volatility for the metal," said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at AvaTrade.
"But [a] $10 billion tapering was not enough to trigger any kind of sell off for gold," he said. "As we said previously, we think that gold has already priced in all this tapering talk and the big downward trend could be ending."
Even the dovish forward guidance from the Fed could not take the shine off the yellow metal and this is another sign that the big downtrend is exhausted, he added.
The bond-buying program, also known as quantitative easing, has been a supportive factor for gold prices so some analysts expected that a decision to taper the program would pressure gold prices. Read Mark Hulbert's How strong is gold's 'Wall of Worry?'
"The Fed has now dipped its toes in the economic recovery waters and seems to feel the temperature is warming up," said Kevin Kerr, editor of Commodity Confidential. "This small gesture of tapering is simply an eyewash for the masses and we feel it's not enough to have any significant impact."
The general consensus among fund managers had been that no tapering of the Fed's monthly bond purchases would be put into action just yet. Read more from The Tell.
Before the Fed statement, Adam Koos, president of Libertas Wealth Management Group, had said that he didn't expect Fed Chief Ben Bernanke "to surprise anyone today, next month, or in January."
But "more growth in the monetary base just means more inflation later, which should mean more appreciation in metals and other hard assets," said Koos, adding that gold would just be an "appetizer — the beginning of the commodity meal on the menu."
Meanwhile, a "wild card" for gold's price action is the near-record number of large investors holding short positions, according to Frik Els, editor and writer for MINING.com.
Short positions — essentially bets that prices will decline — held by managed money in the week to Dec. 10 remain "within shouting distance" of the more than seven-year high reached the week before, he wrote in an article Wednesday.
"So many big players short of gold could translate into further upside for the metal as commercial traders are forced to cover their positions ahead of year-end closeouts if the gold price should react positively to the Fed announcement," Els said.
On Tuesday, gold futures closed with a loss of 1.2%.
In economic news on Wednesday, the government said housing starts jumped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million. Upbeat data, particularly on the jobs front, tend to raise the prospects for a Fed taper.
In regular trading on Comex Wednesday, January platinum US:PLF4 fell by $1.90, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,342.70 an ounce, while March palladium US:PAH4 lost $1.60, or 0.2%, to $699.45 an ounce.
High-grade copper for March delivery
Equities and ETFs
In the equities market, shares of metal-mining companies traded mostly higher Wednesday afternoon, with the Philadelphia Gold and Silver index
Overall, commodity investments are on track to register their largest outflows on record, but if precious metals exchange-traded products are excluded, there was a net inflow of almost $4 billion to commodity-index swaps and ETPs in the year through November, according to Barclays.
Koos pointed out that investors must adhere to the "Wash Sale Rule" and "hold their tax-loss harvested positions for a full month before purchasing them back."
Given that, he said gold may start to pick back up sometime after January 2nd. Tax-loss harvesting is an end-of-year strategy. Investors take a loss on some investments to help offset taxes on gains in other investments.
More MarketWatch news
Oil pares gain as supplies fall less than expected
Bitcoin halves in value after China exchange halts yuan deposits
Fed never grabs punch bowl in December, analyst points out


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Benefits of Using Affordable Dental Implants in South Elgin IL to Replace Missing Teeth
If you have lost teeth due to illness, old age or for any other type of reason, you will often find yourself having troubles doing some of the daily things, such as eating, smiling and speaking, you use to do. When this happens, you may start to feel negative about yourself and your appearance. If you are experiencing this type of situation, you should visit a dentist about Affordable Dental Implants in South Elgin IL.
When you see a dentist about dental implants, he or she will first need to assess whether your dental condition will allow you to have dental implants. When you lose teeth, the structure of your jaw begins to change quickly. Often you will start to lose bone mass. While you lose some mass do to old age, without teeth to support the loss of mass can decline quickly. For most types of Affordable Dental Implants in South Elgin IL, you will need to have some bone mass still present.
If the dentist determines your jaws are healthy enough for the procedure, the dentist can then begin the first step in the process. One of the first things a dentist will need to do is to place metal rods into your jawbones. This involves a surgical procedure. The metal rods will take the place of tooth roots. They will provide support and stability to the replacement teeth to be used.
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Being without teeth for any reason can be very damaging to the way you feel about yourself. In such cases, you should see a dentist about treatment options. For more information on implants, please visit Foxriverperiodontics.com.

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The City Council has unanimously approved a resolution opposing the City of Los Angeles' request for a waiver from providing 100% secondary treatment of raw sewage at the Hyperion Treatment plant as required by the state's Clean Water Act of 1972.
Los Angeles plans to open an additional treatment facility at its Hyperion plant by 1986. The new facility will provide primary treatment of raw sewage but the city has asked the Environmental Protection Agency for a waiver from requirements that it also provide full secondary treatment before discharging the sewage into the ocean.
Beverly Hills officials estimate that the city's share of the cost of providing secondary treatment at about $2.7 million, or $2.04 cents per month for each household. "We are ready to pay our fair share for a clean environment," said Councilwoman Charlotte Spadaro who seconded the motion to oppose the request.


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Achieving an Ecological and Unified Transition
Synthesis of recommendations
The Montreal Climate Coalition asks the city of Montreal and all the candidates who hope to represent the city, to adopt the recommendations developed at the public consultation on "The reduction of dependence of Montreal on fossil fuels" organized by the Public Consultation Office of Montreal, published May 30, 2016. These recommendations align perfectly with the inevitable changes that will ultimately be necessary to shift to an ecological and equitable carbon neutral city.
The adoption of a coherent and ambitious action plan, with many measures to be implemented throughout the city of Montreal is essential. As has been the case so far, boroughs (or other cities) can provide leadership on several issues. Some legislative and financial support from higher levels of government will also be required. Here are some of the elements of the action plan.
Four strategic focus points for carbon neutrality are needed, followed by several recommendations:
- Ensure public participation in the planning and implementation of an ecological and community-based transition, and in the allocation of the financial resources required (from consultation to partnership), and allow the evaluation of the results by an independent organization.
- Adopt a rigorous, ambitious and systematic carbon budget, based on science and aimed at rapidly decarbonizing the economy.
- Optimize the open collection of data to make an annual inventory of GHG emissions to be able to measure progress towards reaching our target (Carbocount City.)
- Apply a "climate test" to any major project proposed in Montréal, including those off island, starting with REM, to evaluate the GHG emissions for the entire life of the project, while comparing it with alternative projects (Legislative Reform – CQDE).
Environment-friendly buildings : « GESTE »
Montreal must follow the recommendations of its own Commission sur l'eau, l'environnement, le développement durable et les grands parcs regarding the construction or renovation of buildings with sustainability in mind. Likewise, it should follow the recommendations of the EcoQuartiers program for new developments, and adopt appropriate policies for renovation of existing buildings.
"GESTE" is a strategy incorporating geothermal heating, energy efficiency, solar power, eco-friendly roofs (green or reflective), water conservation measures and efficient use of space. Every new building should meet or exceed Quebec's Novoclimat standard; an incentive program could reward the creation of zero energy or energy-generating buildings. A certain standard of energy efficiency should also be required for every commercial building being sold or undergoing major renovations.
An EcoQuartiers program for new developments
Montreal should instigate a program in which promoters who respect the three pillars of sustainability (environmental protection, economic development, social equity) are rewarded with an EcoQuartiers (Quartier durable) designation. This program could be modeled on Vivre en ville's Charte des écoquartiers , France's ÉcoQuartiers program, the American Ecodistrict program, and the LEED-ND standard for neighbourhood planning.
The aim is to create sustainable neighbourhoods which make a significant contribution to carbon neutrality.
Creating such programs may take time: in the interim these measures should be adopted as soon as possible:
- A minimum biotope coefficient of 0,30 should be required for all new developments. While allowing promoters flexibility, this measure is an incentive to preserve green space
- All developments should include 25 – 40 per cent of social and affordable housing
- All new developments should rely on multi-unit geothermal heating
- Rain water should be managed in an environmentally friendly fashion on site
- New residential developments should be built near existing transit hubs (TOD) to counter urban sprawl and car dependency
- New residential developments must be created with the participation and for the benefit of nearby inhabitants to be seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric
Municipality transitions movement
Working in solidarity with its boroughs and associated municipalities, Montreal must support the ecological transition and in particular:
- Greening initiatives and water conservation
- Urban agriculture and permaculture
- Traffic calming in residential neighbourhoods
- Propose a Climate Pact with businesses operating within the City, as Stockholm has done, to stimulate commitment and collaboration against climate change
- Promote barter and support local producers of goods and services
- Create a local currency for Montreal and its boroughs
- Impose a tax on parking lots, especially those with more than ten spaces
- Adopt other measures to internalise the social costs of automobile use such as a toll at the city limits
- Reduce the fiscal burden for local businesses, especially PME's
- Ensure that the technological innovations meant to create the digital city movement are coherent with Montreal's climate neutrality goals
In addition, the following three steps will ensure a framework for the future :
- Energy producing city and adoption of community geothermal heating
- Sustainable planning and transportation
- Conservation of natural spaces
Energy producing city and adoption of community geothermal heating & cooling
Climate objectives cannot be met without finding a way to reap the exceptional opportunities represented by the earth's heating and cooling potential.
Municipalities could supply their own energy requirements by using community geothermal heating & cooling systems in all new developments. All public and private buildings heated by forced air should be converted, starting with those using fossil fuels such as heating oil or natural gas.
At the level of the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM), this would reduce GHG emissions by almost one million tonnes yearly from 2030 on, or 20 million tonnes by 2042. Member municipalities as well as the Quebec government, according to estimates, would gain 150 million yearly ad vitam aeternam after the amortization period of ten years or so.[1]
No other measure slashes energy consumption by half, replaces fossil fuels, and prioritizes high performance buildings at the same time as sharing the burden of energy refitting with the purchasers of buildings. The result is a socially equitable transition towards highly energy efficient "eco-neighbourhoods" with affordable homes for all.
Sustainable planning and transportation
Montreal must henceforth allocate the lion's share of infrastructure budgets to structuring public transportation and active transportation networks.
Transportation technology appropriate to each situation must be chosen (metro line extensions, light rail, tram train) and priority given to densely populated sectors where buses are overcrowded, such as the east end of Montreal and the southwest.
We recommend, therefore:
- Prioritize city plans incorporating train or subway stations a walkable distance from residential neighbourhoods while offering a wide range of destinations to provide a real alternative to car dependency. The potential for reducing GHG's is at least 1.3 M tonnes of CO2 in the initial phase.
- Double the bicycle path network over the next seven years (adding 100 km per year), especially dedicated lanes rather than those shared with motorized vehicles.
- All boroughs which have not already produced their local mobility plan (plan local de déplacement) must do so within four years – a commitment from Montreal's 2008 transport plan.
- In line with their respective mandates all public bodies and their decision makers must collaborate with the new metropolitan transport agency (Agence régionale de transport métropolitain – ARTM) to evaluate which options are optimal for citizens' transportation requirements. On this basis only, calls for tenders from private companies wishing to provide services could eventually be made.
- The Skytrain or REM proposed by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ-Infra) is directly counter to the aforementioned principles: a quasi-private company has selected the technology and the routes without consultation, and the profitability is heavily dependent on public subsidies which will be diverted from other transit needs. We demand that the REM project be submitted to a real climate test which considers all emissions generated during the construction phase, the subsequent urban sprawl, and the cancellation of other transit services such as the Vaudreuil-Hudson train line. The project must be re-evaluated based on where transit improvements are most needed.
- The Mount Royal Tunnel must remain publicly owned and its accessibility for different train types maintained, notably to favour the possibility of a rapid link between Montreal and Quebec.
- Anyone and any organisation dedicated to climate action must clearly state their opposition to the construction of new autoroutes or the widening of existing ones including routes A19 and A30. These are outdated transportation solutions from another era and counter to modern climate objectives. The REM promoted by CDPQ-Infra is now being used as a pretext for the widening of A30, further proof that the project will aggravate urban sprawl.
- All transit providers must include an economy fare for low-revenue users in their fare schedules and avoid passing on fare hikes likely to result from cost overruns from the REM project.
One Hundred Per Cent Renewable for our 400th
Following the example of Vancouver, Montreal must adopt a 100 % Renewable Energy strategy by 2042[2].
Natural gas cannot be promoted as a "transition fuel"[3]:
"To attain the goal set for 2030 Quebec's new energy policy proposes the replacement of petroleum with natural gas (…) which will require considerable investment in technology and infrastructure which in turn will have to be replaced to satisfy the objectives for 2050. This approach is both expensive and confusing: the choices of only a few years earlier will be rejected."
This reinforces the pertinence of adopting geothermal heating for our energy needs.
Preservation of Natural Spaces
"Montreal set itself a very concrete goal in its last urban plan : preserve ten percent of its territory as natural space. One percent of the island is equivalent to 500 hectares, two and a half times Mount Royal Park.
Currently less than six per cent of the agglomeration territory is protected. To reach the 10 per cent, more than two thousand hectares would need to be protected on Montreal Island. Considering the urban sprawl which has gobbled up so much of our natural spaces, it is urgent to preserve what is left[4]."
The only way to achieve Montreal's preservation goals is to protect every single remaining space with ecological value including Anse-à-l'Orme in Pierrefonds west, Île Bizard, the northern sector of Sainte Anne de Bellevue, and several other sites threatened in the short or medium term by urban sprawl.
Democracy and transparency
Montreal must encourage citizen participation and respect our consultation tools, the Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) and the Office de consultation publique de Montréal(OCPM).[5]
Read a .pdf version of this text
[1] Lefebvre, J.-F. et D. Dumoulin (2016), Bâtiments durables pour une ville carboneutre, Mémoire déposé à la Commission sur l'eau, l'environnement, le développement durable et les grands parcs de la Ville de Montréal, par Imagine Lachine-Est et la Coalition climat Montréal, le 9 novembre 2016, 8 p. (+ ppt de présentation).
[2] City of Vancouver (2015) Renewable City Strategy, 63 p.
[3] Mousseau, Normand (2007) Gagner la guerre du climat, 12 mythes à déboulonner, éditions Boréal, 255 pages.
[4] Sue Stacho et Sylvia Oljemark – respectivement porte-parole de Sauvons l'Anse-à-l'Orme et porte-parole de la Coalition verte, Il est temps d'agir: nos espaces naturels disparaissent, lettre publiée dans le Devoir le 9 août 2017.
[5] Réalisé par la Coalition climat Montréal avec le support de Jean-François Lefebvre, Mohamad Ali Samadian, Aro Ratoejanahary et France Levert, avec la collaboration d'Imagine Lachine-Est, octobre 2017.


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As a single at 25 years of age I've spent years hearing people say things like "why are you still single?" "That person would be great for you" "oh, you'll find the right one someday" and the list of quotes goes on. So these are my thoughts on being single in a relationship obsessed society. While a relationship can be a blessing being single is very much a blessing too. It's something that would be recognized as such and a whole lot easier if society didn't teach relationship=happiness and pressure singles to "find somebody". This causes singles to run out and try to find anybody who is willing to date them in an attempt to attain this happiness and get out from the judgemental "why are you still single" questions. The problem is a relationship doesn't equal happiness. I would say a relationship=frustration and sorrow. The real equation would be a relationship with the right person = joy, laughter, sorrow, tears and everything in between. The key word is the Right person. The right person will compliment you not complete you and if happiness is what you are seeking and it's something you don't already have than you most likely think a significant other will complete you. The only one who can complete you is God and without Him this completion you seek will never be obtained. Another person can't complete you, only God can do that. If you find you feel an empty place in your heart and you've tried to fill it with other things finding no peace or joy than you need to give your life to Jesus. You won't regret it and He will heal your heart and bring you more joy than you can imagine. Until you allow God to change your heart and mind you will always be searching for fulfillment in the wrong things. Relationships being one of those things most likely. Singleness is a time to be celebrated, there is so much to be thankful for, so much time to grow and learn, to travel and make big decision, to seek God and find out who you are in Him, to serve God and bring the world to cometo know Him. Maybe one day He will bless you with a significant other to share your life with but until then seek God and rejoice in your time of singleness. There's so much to be thankful for and to rejoice over. Consider my advice it doesn't come without lesson on my part. After years of waiting for "Mr. right" I've come to the conclusion that God is the only one who can complete me and I will no longer put my life on hold for "Mr. Right" to show up (after all there's so much life to live why waste it) if he comes he comes and if not I'll have lived a life not missing or on what God has for me. I hope this article has helped some of my fellow single people out there. Live your life, serve God and if He has someone for you they will be in your life when He says it's time, not before, so don't try and force it.
Love and God bless,
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LIVE At Facebook's Open Compute Project Announcement!
LIVE COVERAGE of Facebook's announcement of the open compute project, a partnership with several vendors to create energy efficient data centers. Be sure to hit refresh to keep up with the real-time updates of this post!
We are seated in Facebook's cafeteria as Mark Zuckerberg is discussing how Facebook's servers and data center facilities are working more efficiently and reducing the use of coal-based power. The content of this announcement jibes with what we'd predicted in our previous post about the event. Be sure to hit the hard refresh keys on your machine to keep up with our live updates of this post.
The event includes representatives from 10 to 15 technology companies working with Facebook, all of them together revealing full specifications and designs in open source fashion.Zuckerberg calls this architecture the open compute project, noting that it has been in development for a year-and-a-half.
Facebook has posted a synopsis of this project on its official page on the site, and at the bottom of the post you can watch the same video that the company played on screens during the press conference. And all of the partner companies' design specifications related to this project appear on a website aptly named called OpenCompute.org.
One of the vendors involved in the partnership is Power One, whose director of business development, Kevin Gero, told me while we were waiting in line to enter the building that his company's hardware helps the data center servers use less energy.
Facebook had started out leasing data centers and has over the past year moved toward creating its own, wholly owned data centers, and as part of that process the company has engineered more efficient servers that use energy in moderation. One wholly-owned data center is already running in Prineville, Oregon, while another one is under construction in North Carolina.
"We're actually sharing the specifications and design documents that went into designing this technology. We're sharing data center and server designs and schematics. These servers we are running are 38 percent more efficient and reduce the costs," said Facebook's Vice President of Technical Operations John Heiliger.
The architecture in the Prineville, Oregon data center includes increased backup and cooling of the hardware, using fans instead of conventional air conditioning and ducts, said Amir Michael, a server and data center engineer at Facebook.
Michael said the servers include Intel and AMD motherboards, and the voltage regulators on the motherboards exceed 94.5 percent efficiency on the power supply.
A press release about today's announcement went out via PR Newswire, and the text appears below.


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Thursday 9 October saw our own first competition. It was for prints and judged by an old friend of the club, Alan Towse. Alan deserves praise for even turning up because he had to risk "leaves on the line" and the "wrong sort of snow" by coming on the train. To be fair everything went like clockwork, but the timing was tight. Thanks to the many members who pulled together so well to get us started by 7.45pm (real time!). Sharon did very well as projectionist – she seems to remember all the keystrokes for Dicentra very readily – I think she now has a permanent job! The way we have things set up for simultaneous projection (screen overhead of the print stand) works beautifully, the judge can keep his eyes on the print and we can see both images in the same sightline.
Back to the prints, we had a splendid entry, especially in the mono section which amazed Alan in its quality and number! You can see the winners in this gallery. It was good to see the well-established members still able to put in top scoring prints of super quality. Alan showed a preference for pictures which had a narrative element, rather than straight depiction and that does increase interest in a photograph.
Throughout the evening we were entertained with Alan's little anecdotes from his experience as a professional photographer and I'm sure everyone found the evening very entertaining. Thank you Alan.
The results are here, and as already mentioned, a gallery here. Enjoy.
Our first competition for projections follows hot on the heels of this one, hand in is today and the event takes place on Thursday 23 October. With members now allowed to put in 5 entries rather than 3 it should be a very full evening.
This week we have Garth Tighe and Jon Allanson presenting selections from the L&CPU Archive. Their talk has had glowing reports from other clubs and, with many of us being interested in the history of photography I for one certainly look forward to it.


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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Add New York-based Wegmans to the list of grocers that will stop selling ground beef that includes the ammonia-treated filler known as "pink slime."
Wegmans Food Markets Chief Executive Danny Wegman says Friday that the store is responding to customer concerns caused by "sensationalism" over the product — which is more appetizingly called "lean finely textured ground beef."
Rochester-based Wegmans says it's not removing supplies of ground beef from its 79 stores, but will transition as beef without the additive becomes available from the supplier. He says the timeline's being determined.
Federal regulators say "pink slime" meets food safety standards. But recent media attention has led grocers like Kroger, Stop & Shop and Food Lion to drop it.
Wegmans also has stores in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland.


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My Sites | Online Crystal Shops | Crystal Related Sites | Alternative Healing Sites | Tarot, Divination, and New Age Sites
Facebook Group: Crystal Guidance Updates
Facebook Group: Crystal Knowledge
Facebook Page: Stitches and Stones KC
The Collaborative Crystal, Mineral, and Rockhound Groups on Facebook. I am proud to be a part of this collaboration.
Crystal Knowledge group welcomes and encourages others to share crystal info, photos, experiences, ideas, etc. If you have a crystal related question, feel free to ask, politely. This Group's purpose is to serve as a safe, loving and helpful environment where all crystal lovers from beginners to the well-versed can come together to share and discuss their stones. If you are a beginner and need some hand holding, this is the perfect place for you. However, we do expect our members to attempt to help themselves as well. We are an interactive group, not a service, and expect our members to contribute what they can and attempt to learn things through research and looking through historical posts. — I am an admin in this group and it is the one I primarily post and work in.
Let's Rock! group is a community of rockhounds, geologists, collectors and artists, all with a common passion: Gemstones! The goal of this Group is to provide interactive lessons and in-depth information on gems and minerals; from their geological properties to metaphysical and historical meanings. Whether you're just starting a small collection and want to educate yourself about crystals, or you're an artist trying to locate a 50 lb slab to carve into a unicorn, we hope to create a collaborative atmosphere. You may upload a photo of a specimen or creation relevant to a discussion or you may begin a new discussion, but you must provide detailed educational information about the specimen. If, for example, the Group is in the process of discussing Emeralds, a ring containing an Emerald or an Emerald specimen may be posted for admiring or sale. Please include info about the piece, and your creative technique. Please state if the item is for sale. If interest in a sale has been indicated, please move the discussion to PM. This is the only group that allows sales, and there are guidelines to do so. Please refer to the rules or ask an Admin.
Crystal Guidance page. This is my page. On this Facebook page you will find crystal tips and prescriptions, all kinds of crystal goodies and information, distance healing sessions, crystal readings and more. If you're looking for crystals for a specific ailment or goal then check out my website http://www.crystalguidance.com for crystal suggestions.
Crystal Guidance Updates group is a mirror of my Crystal Guidance page. So many people were not seeing the posts, so I created a group so you could easily find my crystal tips and stay up-to-date on new crystal articles, new shop items, sales, giveaways, and all of that good stuff. This group is set up so that only the admin can post new posts. This is simply so I do not become over run by questions or requests. If you're looking for a group to help answer questions or show off your crystals then please join my other group, Crystal Knowledge.
Listed below are some people I am personal friends with and many are guest authors here on Crystal Guidance.
Jane's Crystal Garden (on Facebook) — Beautiful handmade crystal jewelry.
Little Turtle Jewelry (on Facebook) — Stunning, high quality wire wrapped crystal jewelry.
Online crystal shops that I have shopped with and recommend.
Appealing Environments — Your Destination for Crystals and Tumbled Stones - Retail and Wholesale Available. Crystal Healing Workshops. — I highly recommend this site. The owner is one of the best to do business with. Canada based but free shipping to CA and US for most items.
Cosmic Cuts — You'll only find high-quality crystals here, and if you're looking for an amethyst geode, this is the shop to browse. They offer a large variety of amethyst geodes as well as other one-of-a-kind specialty pieces. You'll receive free shipping on all orders too!
Exquisite Crystals — Here you will find one of the largest inventories of healing crystals and minerals. Exquisite Crystals offers the highest quality quartz crystals and minerals. All of our healing crystals are hand chosen based on a combination of factors including the aesthetics and the crystal's energy. Exquisite Crystals is home to the highest quality and most reasonably priced healing crystals and minerals on the web. — I highly recommend this site. This site has some of the most beautiful crystals and some hard to find ones as well. If you don't see what you're looking for then just email the super helpful owner, John. They are based in the US.
Healing Crystals - This store sells a large variety of crystals, plus an excellent resource for find out anything you want to know about crystals. — From my experience, expect the crystals to be on the smaller side of their sizing scale. (IE: If they say the crystal will be 1/2" to 1" in size, expect that it will be 1/2".) The company is absolutely wonderful to work with with great customer service.
The Crystal Man — We specialize in raw crystals, tumbled stones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, polished and specialty stones, and crystal accessories, so we're sure to have just what you're looking for. — Canada based. This shop also offers crystals in bulk quantities. I have not bought from this seller. It was recommended to me by a good friend.
The following websites can help you to locate local crystal shops. There are likely more shops than the ones listed at these sites.
Also it is important that you call to see if the shop is still open before making a trip to the location. Happy shopping!
MapMuse: Find Local Rock Shops — Type in your address to find various shops. This did not pull up any of the shops near me, but it did pull up others around my state. You never know what might pop up. Again, call and make sure they are still open.
Mind, Body, Spirit Directory — This contains a wide variety of businesses. It's worth checking, although I have not had much luck finding crystal shops on site.
Rock & Gem — Gem and Mineral shows and events within the US. Although this is for shows, not shops, it still might let you know when a gem and mineral show will be showing up near you. It also has a convenient search by state button.
The-Vog — Gem and Mineral shows and events. Although this is for shows, not shops, it still might let you know when a gem and mineral show will be showing up near you. It is always updated each year.
Witches' Voice — On the left hand side there is a section of drop down menus under the heading "YOUR Town...". Select the one that applies to you. – Now on this new page, again on the left hand menu area click on "Shops".
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Young Mister: Young Mister
Young Mister's readiness to draw so authentically on a wealth of different styles make you think that this outfit really aren't as young as they claim to be.
Young Mister
Young MisterLabel: Refresh
US Release Date: 2016-06-24
UK Release Date: 2016-06-24
For a group whose apparent "youngness" is such that it necessitates naming themselves "Young Mister", this group show a mature amount of scope on their debut record. Largely the brainchild of songwriter Steven Fiore, Young Mister aren't actually as young nor as formal as their name would lead you to believe. In fact, Fiore himself has six years of recording experience under his belt, and has even performed alongside Jeff Goldblum's jazz band. But on this debut record, Young Mister show they're capable of some very considered songwriting with or without the math guy from Jurrassic Park.
The record opens with "The Best Part", a shuffle-beat affair which channels the energy of late '70s summer classics (think along the lines of Toto and Electric Light Orchestra). Young Mister have themselves identified ELO as a big influence on the record, and they waste no time in showing their appreciation for classic rock. But don't be fooled -- this group isn't just here to impress Baby Boomers. Brass hits are thrown in to nod at modern takes on soul and R&B, and the production value and energy are such that the track won't alienate listeners who may not be familiar with as many retro outfits as Young Mister are. The throwbacks continue on "Would It Kill You", before Young Mister take a stylistic turn.
The vocal melodies and stylings on "American Dream Come True" are decidedly reminiscent of James Mercer from the Shins. This likeness epitomises the direction in which Young Mister take the album from here -- fans of early millenial indie rock will appreciate the melting pot of folk, psychedelia and melodic songwriting which Young Mister unearth towards the middle of the album. The album is especially Shins-y on "Carolina", which marks the halfway point. From here, it seems only natural for the group to marry retro and indie over the remainder of the album. "Anybody Out There" and the ballad-style "Everything Has Its Place" are the two most clear examples of this blending. There's a certain feeling that Young Mister are at their most comfortable on these tracks, as they work so effortlessly with a grab bag of stylistic influences. The album comes up slightly short at just eight tracks, which may disappoint some, but the fact that it's practically devoid of filler should leave listeners satisfied. The Americana-influenced single "Pasadena" is an appropriate closer for an album hallmarked by so many different stylistic influences. If this single took your fancy before having heard the album, however, suffice to say that the Americana dabblings are just that: dabblings, really only surfacing on "Pasadena".
The most head-scratching thing about the record is that the group claim to fit into the "melodic slacker rock" genre. "Melodic", yes, but the album's production value, carefully balanced genre hybrids and ambitious throwbacks are the last thing you'd expect from a "slacker" outfit. Nevertheless, Young Mister strike a rare balance between energetic yet considered songwriting and accesibility to a myriad of different listeners. In short, it's just a fun album to listen to.


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Lose Weight Quick Platteville Colorado
The number one point to begin with is eliminated all processed carbohydrates. You need to get insulin in control and also minimizing carbs is the very best way to do this. As long as the body is pumping out insulin you will never ever become a fat loss equipment. As insulin levels drop your body will start to secrete sodium as well as you will shed water weight as well as shedding fat. Research study after research has actually shown that a high fat diet is much more successful in weight loss that a low fat diet regimen. Insulin resistance is one of the primary aspects of persistent condition today as well as reducing carbs will certainly assist you get control of this.
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It is necessary to have fats as well as healthy proteins in all your meals. Think it or not carbohydrates are not essential because your body can make them. It is necessary to not overdo the healthy protein due to the fact that your body can likewise transform that to sugar. Additionally, high protein usage and also cancer are associated. Bear in mind that animal elevated today in big commercial procedures have lots of antibiotics and also hormone as well as both will impede you from losing weight.
Fats likewise add to systemic swelling if you are eating the wrong fats. Generally eliminate all vegetable oils in your diet plan and also you will be much healthier. Healthy fats leave you feeling satisfied and will certainly reduce snacking so make sure you eat great deals of healthy and balanced fats. Your carbohydrates need to be coming from veggies. Quit eating starchy carbs as well as your body will certainly thanks. Another benefit from vegetables is the high fiber material which makes your internet carbs also lower. Like your mom always said "Eat your veggies".
Weight Loss & Diet Tips
If I were to minimize weight reduction right into my top two pointers this is what I would do. Very first thing is I would cut down on the quantity of carbohydrates I eat. Just getting rid of all processed carbs would be enough. That indicates generally nothing that comes in a box. Grain, rice, pasta, as well as bread are examples of this. In the first I would quit eating starches as well. You could reintroduce them after you have actually gotten to your ideal weight.My 2nd top suggestion is eliminate all vegetable oils. The handling entailed with these oils make them toxic. If you cook with them you will certainly be obtaining trans fats. I think at this point every person understands that trans-fats are exceptionally hazardous to you. All veggie oils have a minor amount of trans-fats in them. When you cook with them the trans-fats can go from around 1 %to 20 %. Just don't do it. Instead cook with health saturated oils such as palm oil, coconut oil, or perhaps butter. Butter is a staple in my life now and I am healthier for it.
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Did you understand that Alzheimer's is called Diabetes Type III now(Alzheimer and Diabetes link)? Diabetes is a nutritional condition and if you intend to control or reverse it you have to change your diet regimen. The Loveland Medical Clinic enlightens individuals on diet regimen so they can get control of their wellness without having to take tablets. We reveal you just what foods you should be eating and also just what foods to stay clear of. The government and also big company agriculture has actually lied to the American public for decades which is why 66% of the American public is now obese or overweight. Exactly how about we do some preventative medication and also obtain control of our wellness currently before we go damaged as a country.
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There are numerous healthy diet plans there. Any individual should have the ability to reduce weight on any kind of diet regimen strategy. Whether the plan is good for your total wellness is debatable. You have actually heard of all the strategies. Weight Watchers, Metabolic Research Center, Slimfast, and also the list goes on. Some usage hormone therapy and also others try to sell you on their supplements. I am sorry however injecting HCG as well as consuming a 800 calorie diet is just not healthy. If you consider the components of several of the supplements these companies are marketing you will certainly see that there is a lot of junk in them. You could not just lower calories, you need to transform your diet plan. The Loveland Medical Clinic transitions our person to a healthy lifestyle and diet that will enable you to age with dignity. It is not just the length of time you live, it is how functional you go to your age. I still want to have the ability to ride my bike up a hill at 80 years of age. Just how around you?
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The objective of the Loveland Medical Clinic is to educate individuals how you can optimize their health so they could live as well as age beautifully.
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Reducing weight is 80% diet regimen and 20 % workout. While you can drop weight without workout, I do not suggest it. Weight lifting as well as doing high intensity interval training seems to give one of the most bang for the buck. Muscle mass shed energy and also the even more you have, the a lot more calories you burn. Cardio workout can be disadvantageous due to the fact that you wind up being hungrier and also eating extra. Do not believe the myths of shedding muscular tissue. If you are on a low carb, high fat diet the ketones you will be generating are muscle sparing. Benefit from that.
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A new development model?
70:20:10 is a framework for development, developed in 2002 by Charles Jennings. He is a global and creative expert on development solutions. The basis of this model is research that covers 5 decades. It's a strategic model for learning and development. The basis of the model is that to develop, people need to be (1) aware of a current or future need and (2) feel motivated to do something about that need. Awareness comes from experience. It can come from feedback, mistakes, watching other people's reactions, failing, feeling not being up to a task. Experience is the single most important source for development.
According to the model, development comes
- 70% from experience: on-the-job, tasks and problem, tough challenges.
- 20% from feedback and coaching: social, informal learning, feedback from people (often the manager).
- 10% from formal learning: courses, reading.
It's not about the exact numbers. The numbers can vary depending on the company or the industry. It's about the idea. This model of development goes beyond the classroom and formal training. It promotes the workplace as a place of development. That is extremely important.
Why now ?
The idea behind 70:20:10 are not new. So why is the model relevant today? Organizations understand that formal training alone won't make the difference. To understand the limitations of the 10%' is one thing. Implementing a development strategy with the 70% and 20% is another. This model offers a truly integrated and holistic approach for development. And as organisations are facing new challenges, they need to leave old paradigms behind and adopt new ones. This requires new ways of development. This requires faster learning. This evolution requires radical changes in the development landscape. And that's why the 70:20:10 offers an attractive framework for development
Just a few examples of how learning is evolving.
The development leader
70:20:10 provides a framework to both HR and leaders. A leader might already use the 70:20:10. But there is always room for improvement. The framework can help leaders to adopt various development roles.
Development through stretching assignments (70%)
Experience is the true teacher. A leader can shape experience. People learn the job on the job.
Increased business speed makes learning on the job vital. To stay ahead people need to learn faster, better and smarter. People learn to do a tough job by doing it. A Stretching assignment stimulates development. It pulls people out of their comfort zone. Small mistakes and errors must be tolerated, encouraged and celebrated !
The only thing worse than learning from experience, is not learning from it.
It's all about matching the right experience to the employee's development stage. If managers know the work environment and the employee they can match the (stretching) experience to the employee. Learning on the job is no longer exclusively individual. The best way to solve complex problems is to collaborate.
Managers should stimulate peer-learning. Everyone faces the future together. Partnership and pro-active collaboration are key. to learn and to reach common goals faster.
Development through Community Learning (20%)
Learning is social. People learn with and through others. Effective leaders urge their people to "buddy up" on projects. They can motivate to shadow others and to learn from peers. They can foster collaboration beyond silos. They can stimulate learning through common goals. And last they can invite people to take part in professional networks inside or outside the organization.
People tend to learn well in an environment that encourages conversation.
Leaders play an important role in launching and nurturing professional communities. They can ask an engaged employee to even start a community. Learning communities are self steering. Members share professional interest and have similar responsibilities. Sharing best practices and ideas is crucial for development.
Development through coaching (20%)
Managers do not need to be the best teachers. They need to be great coaches.
Coaching aims at providing many things like:
- Individual attention and personal support
- Improved communication among team members
- Discovery and development of potential
- Acceleration and maintenance of positive changes
- Peek performance from people and teams
Coaching is not always one-on-one. Managers can also coach teams. Team coaching is right when dealing with real organizational challenges; or when there are complex work issues . The leader should ask reflective questions and listen. He or she encourages the team to take action and to solve the problem.
Development through overall Learning Improvement
Formal learning (10%) still has its merits. Leaders boost the impact of formal learning by doing one single thing: Setting clear expectations before the training takes place. This increases the impact of training immensely. It also makes it much more sustainable. Clear expectations will make learning more meaningful for the employee. People are naturally motivated to do things they find meaningful. They will walk the "extra mile". They will take pride in demonstrating what they've learned at work.
Leaders are responsible for developing their people. They spend time on this. They gain time through developing more delegation opportunities. Leaders prepare employees for the daily challenges. They make them more resilient for change. They give them the right opportunities to leave their comfort zone. This is priceless.
70:20:10 is a very interesting model. It brings development into the business and into the workplace. The line manager becomes the driver of people development. Development is no longer the domain of HR alone.
By working together, you can apply the 70. Or you can judge that the 20 is the right approach. Or you can apply both of them together. If you become aware of this, you can become even more pro-active in people development.
You could e.g. simply put the 70:20:10 pyramid on a wall in a meeting room. You can have regular conversations with your people about how to make it come "alive". You could then coach your people. You can check if they need further 70% or 20% and how to organize this.
That would be truly sustainable. Much more than simply sending them to a training. So are you a 70:20:10 development leader?
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Summer = freshness for me… the farmers' markets are out, the sun is shining, the beach is calling, and best of all, fresh fruit and vegetables are everywhere.
Lately I've been on a bit of a wheat berry kick- we're talking the ultimate whole grain! This is the stuff they make whole wheat flour from, and the texture is similar to that of farro or spelt. I love the little pop they give as you chew on them. They're packed with fiber, b-vitamins, and protein, and make a perfect addition to salads like this.
I chose to try and incorporate the flavors of one of my favorites- Greek salad. Fresh crisp cucumbers, tart cherry tomatoes, salty Kalamata olives and a light lemony vinaigrette make this a delightful side dish or snack for summer. Plus it's so easy to put together if you already have the wheat berries cooked!
- 1 cup wheatberries
- 3 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped
- ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- a few tbsp crumbled feta cheese (amount is to your liking)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt
- Cook wheatberries: Boil 3 cups water. Add 1 cup wheatberries and 1 tsp salt to the pot, cover, and turn heat down to low. Allow to cook for 45 mins to an hour- you want the wheatberries to have a nice chew to them, without being too hard or too mushy. When done, remove wheatberries from the pot to a bowl and allow to cool while you assemble the rest of the ingredients. (You can also make the wheatberries in the rice cooker if you have one of those).
- Into the bowl with the wheatberries add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, pepper, red onion, and feta and toss. In a small bowl or dressing bottle add the olive oil, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice and stir to combine. Pour over the salad and toss again. Serve and enjoy!
What's your favorite way to use up all the fresh produce in the summer?
Happy Eating 🙂


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Unfortunately, personally, I can't take that offer of 40% because is only valid too USA :(
BUT European site has free shipping! (and for what I could see has better discount on sales items...)
These where my choices. Can't wait to get them! 3 knit sweaters, a striped long sleeve and a cute top for just €35! Really nice!
One of the sweaters (the first one here) I already have in 4 colors and lucky me the color that was still available was the one I did not have, light blue. This might sound crazy but they are really nice and really cheap! I love them all. I have the feeling that since I have them I haven't whore any other knits! ahahah
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text: Chicago utility company ComEd announced earlier this week it will launch a pilot program for 100 of its customers to test out the power of the sun. The program will include the installation of solar panels into 100 homes, and further devices -- such as smarter thermostats which do things like lower during the day when no one's at home, and give out hourly pricing information -- in fifty of those homes. The meters will also have the ability to reward customers who generate excess solar power that can be pumped back into the grid -- because everybody loves being rewarded, right? ComEd will choose the pilot families by mail-in survey, and by factors such as their roofs, and the amount of shading trees there are in their yards.


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As everyone is aware, outdoor events of any kind and size would require portable toilets. While this requirement appears easy enough to plan for, we would always end up in making mistakes. This is true with the most seasoned event planners too. Keeping in this mind, we, who are specialized in West Palm Beach Special Events Portable Toilets, have come here with the list of mistakes to avoid in this area. Continue reading to know them here…
Too Few Toilets:
Yes, it's agreed that budgets would get tighter and hence, event planners would look in for cost cutting. This factor would often tempt the organizers to order very few portable toilets thinking that this is an easy way to save money. But, we would say this is not correct! According to the recommendations given by "The Portable Sanitation Association International", you should rent one portable toilet per 100 guests. Use this ratio and determine the appropriate number of portable toilets for your event.
All Toilets in One Location:
Almost every one of us would have attended an event where there was a central location for the toilets. Most often, very few additional locations will be planned. This is another mistake. To make a proper planning, we would recommend you to have a layout of your event in your hands and think how attendees will flow through the same. The most important locations to have the portable toilets will be the entrance, food service areas, exit, and other areas with greater traffic.
Booking the Rentals at the Last Minute:
Keeping your special events portable toilet rentals for the last minute could put you in trouble. If it's the seasonal event, then you are going to suffer more because everyone will go for the rentals. This way, you would end up in getting low-quality portable toilets, which will put your event attendees in trouble. We would recommend you to make sure you book your portable toilet rentals at least four to eight weeks before your event date. This will provide you with an ample amount of time to plan all the required equipment. You could also take the time to select the best place to locate your toilets. When the big day comes, you need not worry about your portable toilets at all.
If you need further help in selecting the special events portable toilets, you can contact us at any time here.
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With a variety of different search engines easily accessible right from our fingertips, the answer to our many questions can be answered quickly and accurately with a simple internet search. When many of us think about search engines, the first one that pops into our minds is often google. With google all you need to do is go to their site and type in a few words related to your inquiry and soon you will be presented with thousands of results. This is universal with almost every search engine. But how did google get to be the search engine giant that it is today?
How did it start?
Google initially launched sometime in the late 1990's and quickly rose to the top becoming the dominator in internet search engines. It has since become a part of our daily lives, answering questions and providing location and businesses all with the stroke of a few keys, making life easier. Online search engines have since become the representation of over half of all online advertisements, receiving massive amounts of traffic. It is estimated that by late this year worldwide ad spending will reach the likes of $170 billion dollars!
While google is definitely the big name in search engines, even becoming a verb for those who need to "google" a recipe or business information. There are in fact other big name search engines that provide google with a little competition. These other search engines include places such as Bing and Yahoo. Perhaps the biggest threat to google is not these search engines specifically, but the ones that are located within big name apps and social media. Search engines belonging to the likes of Facebook and Amazon are quickly speeding towards becoming googles biggest competitor. Because Facebook has over 1.32 billion active accounts, this makes for a sizable amount of traffic using their search engine. The reason behind this is because it is easy, and accessible without leaving the Facebook page.
How Can These Search Engines Get a Leg Up?
It is recommended that if you wish to compete with google that you start small. Amazon has actually been identified as perhaps googles biggest threat. This is not due to the larger scale of searches, but the smaller niche of product searches. Many people who logon find themselves inevitably in need of product information. No matter what the product, Amazon is most likely going to find it quickly; after all, they do specialize in product sales.
Another way to offer up some fresh competition is for the company to work toward technological advances as well as innovation. It is because of this fact that Apple is beginning to rise in this industry. Other factors such as ad blockers also facilitate an easier retrieval of desired information. If you have been on google recently than you know that there is an entire other world of advertisements. Apple works to effectively block such ads, making them the better choice for uninterrupted searching.
The Bottom Line?
Google is undoubtedly a Goliath in the internet, and search engine world. They are not however, completely undefeatable. With the right amount of drive and initiative it would not be that difficult for a new search engine to rise up and steal millions of internet searches from google. Not only with ease of use, but a user-friendly experience.


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Update 2 June 2018
The race results for 26th and 27th May have been uploaded.
Update 24 May 2018
Dear Team Managers,
Please see attached files for the followings:-
- Team Managers Briefing Material
- Race Schedule (26th, 27th May, 2nd & 3rd June 2018)
- Race Program (26th, 27th May, 2nd & 3rd June 2018)
- Tent allocation
- Race Format
Race Committee
Dear Singapore and Overseas Dragon Boat Teams,
DBS Bank and Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA) are excited to invite you to be a part of the most highly anticipated competition on the dragon boat calendar – the DBS Marina Regatta 2018!
Be a part of the thrilling races that will be held on 26 & 27 May and 2 & 3 June 2018 in the heart of Singapore's financial district – the beautiful Marina Bay.
Registration Opens: 5 April 2018
See you all at the race!
Familiarization Sessions
We will be opening up competition familiarization sessions in Marina Bay on 24th, 25th, 31st May & 1st June 2018 from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Teams competing in DBSMR2018 are welcome to consider using these sessions to familiarized themselves with the racing boats and water conditions.
But these will be at costs because of safety protocols in Marina Bay requiring the background support of a rescue boat with lifeguard.
Please see attached file for the available schedule and mode of payment
Closing date: 17th May 2018 at 2:00 pm.


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COLLEGE STATION – Forty-seven people were busy running an incident command post following an earthquake — but fortunately, this time, it was only a simulation. The group was participating in a DHS/FEMA-funded course, Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command, at the Emergency Operations Training Center, which is operated by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.
Attendees at the April course represented 15 states and the District of Columbia, and included emergency managers, police and fire officials, EMS and public health personnel, public works officials, state and local government and transportation security personnel.
Through unique, scenario-based simulations and computer-aided technologies, the participants learned by managing a realistic, large-scale crises using a unified command approach. They had to respond to a shooting incident, a tornado and an earthquake during the three-and-a-half-day course.
The experiential training is made possible by a DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program Cooperative Agreement through TEEX's National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC). The computer-simulated exercise allows responders to learn and perform different roles within the unified command structure, and to work together as a team with people they have just met.
"I'm high on this course. I've found it very valuable," said Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald of Missouri City, TX. "It's hands-on and helps you understand the responsibilities and functions of different positions (in the incident command structure). The structure of the course not only gives you a working knowledge of incident management with unified command, but how to get things done with people we don't work with every day.
"The method of instruction is more effective than other ICS classes I have taken," he added. "The instructors are easy to work with. They don't give you the answers but help you understand why certain actions might be more effective. This creates a better learning environment.
"You don't want to practice during a real event," he emphasized. "As a unified commander, actually going through a tornado drill this week will augment my ability to be effective should we activate our command center. My plan is to have all of our leadership go through this course."
About the Emergency Operations Training Center
TEEX's Emergency Operations Training Center (EOTC) is a state-of-the-art emergency management and incident command training facility located in College Station, Texas. The EOTC combines emergency management experience, advanced training and adult learning methods, and computer-supported simulation to provide some of the most realistic, large-scale incident management training available.
About TEEX
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in the delivery of emergency response, homeland security and workforce training, exercises, technical assistance, and economic development. The agency operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness and infrastructure training campus, which includes some of the world's top facilities for hands-on training. Courses are conducted by instructors, many of whom are recognized experts in their respective fields. TEEX offers on-site, customized training and services to businesses and industries, municipalities and public agencies across the globe.
Home to the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, TEEX also sponsors the elite Texas Task Force 1 urban search and rescue team. A state extension training agency, TEEX is a member of The Texas A&M University System.


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Foot And Heel Health: The Seated Heel Lift
Foot And Heel Health: The Seated Heel Lift
The posture and alignment of the feet, heels, and ankles are quite important to maintaining optimum foot health. In order to walk and run in a healthy, efficient manner, the muscles in our lower legs and feet all need to be working properly. Stiffness or weakness in the feet and especially the ankles can lead to many serious problems. Potential issues include foot pain, knee pain, and even backache.
If you'd like to keep your feet in tip-top condition, learning how to perform a simple Seated Heel Lift can help you maintain proper alignment, flexibility, and strength. Running and even simple walking can subject our heels to significant stress, so it's important to keep everything in the area healthy if we want to stay free of injury. The simple exercise described here will both help you strengthen your heels and also make you more generally aware of them when you're in motion.
Begin by sitting in a chair. Take off your shoes and socks; watching your bare feet helps you see how the exercise works.
To learn the exercise, position a mirror in front of you so that you can easily see your feet without compromising your posture.
To begin, keep your knees and feet separated by the width of your hips with your toes pointed straight in front of you.
Now, look at your feet in the mirror. Can you see your heels?
If your feet fall into proper alignment, your heels should be directly behind your feet and thus not visible when your legs are straight.
Now, what happens when you consciously move your legs to hide your heels? Did you need to move your knees? Did you bring them together or further apart? Is your weight landing flat on your heels, or are you leaning onto the inside or outside of your feet?
Your goal here is to bring your heels directly behind your feet, hiding them from view, without moving the other parts of your leg. This can be tricky at first, and you'll be surprised by how little attention you normally pay to your heels! This exercise is about building awareness as much as anything else. Once you see and understand where your legs and feet fall out of alignment, you'll be better equipped to consciously adjust them.


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Predicting food production potential of urban vacant lots through soil quality
Creators:Cheng, Zhiqiang
Advisor:Grewal, Parwinder
Contributors:Knight, Alexandra
Glover, Rachael
Quaye, Kobina
Roman, Victoria
Yadav, Priyanka
Sharma, Kuhuk
Grewal, Sharanbir
Islam, Rafiq
Kleinhenz, Matthew
Keywords:urban ecology
urban vacant lots
community gardens
soil nematode food web
food production potential
soil productivity
soil quality
urban soils
urban horticulture
Issue Date:2011
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Series/Report no.:Entomology. Graduate student poster competition, 2011
Post-industrial cities such as Cleveland have accumulated substantial number of vacant lots due to home foreclosures and urban sprawl over the past two decades. Interest in this land has escalated recently due to increased demand for food security in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods. We measured soil physical, chemical, and biological parameters in vacant lots in the Hough neighborhood in Cleveland to assess their suitability for food production. Each lot was divided into three approximately equal sections and nine soil cores were collected from each section. The results revealed huge spatial variability in soil properties within vacant lots. Soil pH ranged from 6.24-7.46 and moisture from 1.5-20.5%. Soil clay content ranged from 4-33%, sand 40-92%, and silt 0-50%. Soil NH4-N ranged from 1.7-21.0 ppm, NO3-N from 2.3-35.3 ppm, microbial biomass from 40.2-245.7 ppm (N), soil organic matter from 2.0-7.0%, and soil active carbon from 413.3-694.8 mg/kg. Thirty-four nematode genera were identified, and nematode abundance ranged from 34 to 988 per sample. Soil active carbon, a rapid soil quality indicator, significantly correlated with other measures of ecosystem condition including NH4-N, microbial biomass, soil organic matter, nematode abundance, maturity index, and combined maturity index. Principle Component Analysis revealed that vacant lots had less structured soil food webs than turfgrass lawns, but not from community gardens and vegetable farms. There were also no differences in nematode abundance, genus diversity, and enrichment index among vacant lots, turfgrass lawns, community gardens and vegetable farms. Our results indicate high potential for food production in urban vacant lots.
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Urban Landscape Ecology Program, The Ohio State University
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OARDC Research Internships Program, The Ohio State University
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Main Material : sterling silver |
Length (mm) : 40 |
Fitting Type : Hook |
Dimensions (mm) : 40x7x18 |
One of a Kind : No |
Metal : sterling silver |
Hallmarked : No |
Wire Material : silver
These simple and elegant silver drop earrings feature a recycled piece of silver in the form of a domed bead which is about 8mm in diameter.
Please note, due to the process of forming the bead, variations will occur in the shape and texture of the silver; no two pieces of jewellery are exactly the same.
Designed and handmade by jewellery designer Frances Levis.
To clean: Use a special impregnated silver cloth, silver cream cleaner or a silver foaming cleaner to restore shine and to remove tarnish. An old toothbrush can be used to clean right into the texture.
For the perfect accompaniment.
Silver triple pendant by Frances Levis
Silver forged neck collar by Frances Levis


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Foreclosure Fighter: How Oppenheim Law became a major national figure in the nation's mortgage meltdown.
Mon Jun 8, 2015 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News
This following article was originally published by Lifestyle Media Group By: Kevin Gale Department: People and republished in the South Florida Law Blog and Oppenheim Law NewsRoom. All photos are courtesy of the Lifestyle Media Group magazine. Real estate lawyer Roy Oppenheim recalls when everything changed for his legal practice – and the U.S. financial system.


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Cairn Lodge Self Catering Appin by Oban and Fort William Argyll, Scotland
Holiday Cottage Details
£ 425.00 - £ 925.00 per week
Sleeps: 8
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pet & Dog Friendly Pets Welcome
Wheelchair Friendly Accessible
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Cairn Lodge Self Catering Appin by Oban and Fort William Argyll Family friendly Pet/Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage for romantic breaks in Appin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Cairn lodge - Bright Spacious Accommodation Well equipped Kitchen, Utility - Wet Room & Family Bathroom & Two Ensuite 4 spacious bedrooms Superking, King and Two Twin rooms. First Floor Lounge & Verandah with superb views of Ben Schullaird
Cairn Lodge
situated in Magical Secluded Glen Creran
approximately 4 miles from the main
Oban - Fort William
Trunk Road A828
Sleeps 2 - 8 People
Offers you warm, bright, spacious open plan self catering accommodation with fabulous views from every window!
Four double bedrooms with Super King size, Kingsize and twin beds, all fresh cotton linen. Two of our bedrooms have
ensuite shower rooms and two rooms share a Family Bathroom. The wet room is on the ground floor just off the utility
and TV room.
Our Kitchen is well equipped with large Fridge/Freezer, Double Oven, Microwave and Electric Hob.
In the Utility room you have a Washing Machine and Dryer, Large surface area and Sink....Home from Home!
TV room or The Den as the kids call it has a selection of DVD's, games & books.
Experience the Early Morning Sunrise on the decked area to the left and track the sun round for the afternoon & evening Sun trap which has a spacious area just perfect for the BBQ. The peace and tranquility is second to none!
Family-Dining-Kitchen area has the Wood Burning Stove for those Autumn evenings to return to after your days adventure whether it be walking in the Hills, along the River Banks, skiing or whatever your hearts desire.
It's a lovely feeling to have earned your "wee nip" in front of the fire!
Wifi is supplied via satellite offering access to essential emails and EE 4G can be accessed within the lodge.
Our Guest Book speaks Volumes - Nobody wants to leave!!
Cairn Lodge is a well loved escape with many of our guests returning Year after Year.
Availability for Family friendly Pet/Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage for romantic breaks in Appin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Facilities and Features
- Bathroom:
Bath, Ensuite Bathrooms
- Communications:
Broadband Internet, Mobile Network Coverage, Phone, Wifi
- Disabled:
Ground Floor Bathroom, Ground Floor WC
- Entertainment:
Board Games, Book Library, CD \ Music, DVD Player, Freeview, Satellite, TV, Video\DVD Library
- Heat:
Central Heating, Underfloor Heating, Wood Burning Stove
- Kitchen:
Cooker, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Grill, Microwave, Oven, Toaster
- Laundry:
Ironing Board \ Iron, Tumble Dryer, Washing Machine
- Outside Area:
Barbecue, Enclosed Garden, Outside Seating, Patio \ Outside Dining Area, Private Garden, Private Parking
- Price Included:
Electricity and Fuel, Fuel For Fires, Linen
- Rooms:
Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Special:
Cots Available, Highchairs Available
- Standard:
Very Good
- Suitable For:
Disabled, Families, Romantic getaways, Short Breaks, Special Occasions
Room Details:
Sleeps: 8
2 En-Suite Double Rooms
2 En-Suite Twin Rooms
4 Bathrooms
Pet & Dog Friendly Pets Welcome
Wheelchair Friendly Accessible
Suitable for Families Family Friendly
Location Details and Things to Do
About Appin and Argyll and ButeNestled almost at the end of the Glen Road in the Parish of Fasnacloich, you will find Cairn Lodge, surrounded by Mountains, Woodland, Rivers and Wildlife. Walk to the Fairy Bridge, Biking, Kyacking, Hill Climbing - its wonderful countryside!
- Nearest Bus Stop:
- Creagan Roundabout 4 miles
- Nearest Train Station:
- Oban or Fort William
- Nearest Motorway:
- Glasgow
- Nearest Airport:
- Connel or Glasgow
- Nearest Ferry:
- Oban
Location Details:
This Holiday Cottage in Argyll and Bute is in or close to:
- Coast of Scotland
- Inner and Outer Hebrides
- The Islands of Scotland
- West Highlands
This Holiday Cottage in Appin, Scotland:
- has many local attractions and things to do
- has tennis available nearby or onsite
- has equestrian and horse riding available nearby
- has fishing available on site or nearby
- has Golf courses nearby
- has sailing and other watersports available nearby
- is in a good location for cycling and mountain biking
- is in a good location for walking and climbing
- is in or close to a skiing resort
- a car is advised
- is ideal for city breaks
- is in a rural location
- is in a village location
- is near a beach
- has access to a swimming pool
- has great local bird and wildlife
- is close to mountains and hills
- is ideal for winter sun breaks
Recommended Things to Do
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Old Inverlochy Castle
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Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 have one lesson every week. The Computing Curriculum is split into three sub areas, which are Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy.
Pupils cover wide variety theoretical topics. These are coupled with practical lessons, which give them valuable skills in office and specialist software. There is a great deal of focus on making students creative problem solvers by using computational thinking techniques.
At KS4 students are able to progress in either or all of the following pathways.
1. GCSE Computer Science
2. GCSE ICT (2016-18) or Level 2 Certificate in Digital Applications (2017+)
Department Contact
Head of Department: Mr R Patel
Teaching Staff: Mr M Newsome | Mrs C Park | Mr C Turner | Mr M Jones
Curriculum Map
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Computer Science KS4 | ICT KS4 | Business Studies KS4


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Seeking a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Medical Director (MD) who will be responsible for the clinical oversight of the Heart/Vascular Institute for the Southern California Region (Los Angeles and Orange County). The Medical Director functions as a triad partner with the Region Executive Director and the Region Clinical Institute Leader in a matrix environment. As physician leader, the MD provides oversight and coordination for all physician engagement strategies including building, strengthening, and sustaining relationships with physicians and relevant clinicians. This physician leader will provide a deep knowledge of physician relationships, physician needs and alignment strategies, and models, working to align the acute care facilities with the physician enterprise for Heart/Vascular services. Assists in administering and operating the Heart/Vascular clinical programs in an efficient and effective manner subject to any directives specific to the Heart/Vascular Clinical Program Services (CPS) including assistance in the execution of strategic plans, policies, clinical pathways and protocols.
Where You'll Work
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has a 50-year legacy of excellence in this coastal south Los Angeles suburb and is one of six hospitals Providence operates in Southern California. Winner of Truven Health Analytics' 100 Top Hospitals award three years in a row, Little Company of Mary offers cutting-edge technology and therapies in cardiac, surgical and neonatal care, all in a state-of-the-art facility just 2 miles from the beach.
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Who You'll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 12941


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Most of my characters have individual favorite mounts, in fact one of my favorite things to do on new alts since account wide mounts is to go through the list and pick them something special to ride while they level. So before I get into favorite mounts overall, here are the main four I play and their personal ground mounts.
Seish has his Argent Charger. Not only is it a paladin mount, but it is the only mount since account wide mounts that only Seish has access to. So when he's going for a ground mount it's almost always this one:
Tai has his Shado-Pan riding tiger. Rim was exalted and had bought the mounts before Tai was created, so I think this is the only ground mount he's ever ridden. It even has a name, and I can't let anybody else ride it because it's Tai's. Not even Rim, though he's the one who earned it. (Tai did go grind up his rep with Shado-Pan too as soon as he was 90, so it's his fairly now.)
Rim usually rides the Headless Horseman's mount. He won it before they were account wide and it's so handy for farming ore and just getting around in small spaces quickly... and it works as a flying mount too. Rim's also the one who got the drop from Kara so I think he's got a strange affinity for creepy, fiery-hoofed horses.
Then there's Tyl. He's been my main Ally for so long that he rides a wider variety of mounts than most. He likes kitty mounts, but one of the mounts he rides most is the Quel'Dorei steed. After all part of the reason I first started leveling Tyl was because I wanted a freaking unicorn and only Alliance get them:
Overall there are a lot of mounts I just love. Seish's count is up to 182 and very slowly climbing as I get around to doing dailies for the last few tournament mounts and the dragon from Tol Barad and slowly save gold for more of the JC mounts. I love a lot of them and could write entire posts about bunches of mounts, but I made myself weed through and pick a few of my very favorites.
1. Talbuks. All the colors of Talbuks. They were one of the first rep grinds I ever did on Seish because as soon as I saw them I wanted them and I still just love them. I don't have the pvp ones yet... someday.
2. Dragons in general. I like all the colors of the basic drake (still need a blue one and want to know why there isn't a green one.) But specifically this one is the most gorgeous colors, and my friends and I all worked together to get each of us one, so it's special.
3. The Onyxian Drake. I'd seen people on them before but figured I'd never have one so didn't look at them closely enough to be impressed until I actually managed to win one. It's so cute! Seish rides his a lot.
4. Hippogryphs. I've got all I can get in game(not TCG ones) except the Recruit a Friend one. Someday I need to find a couple of people to recruit because I want the zhevra and that emerald one. They're a nice compact size for farming stuff on and they're just such a neat design. The Flameward Hippogryph is my least favorite of them. I can't decide which one I like best. Seish has a macro to summon a random hippogryph on his sidebar.
5. Cloud Serpents. I wonder if I'm one of the only people who actually loves them, crazy wiggly flying and all. I've done the grind to ride them on almost all of my 90s and actually do use them a lot. They are terrible for landing in specific places for farming, but for long flights I find them entertaining. And I like just looking at them because they really are beautiful. It probably helps that I don't get motion sickness. Tai, of course, rides the onyx one:
Least favorite mounts: I don't like the undead horses from Undercity. Though the white one from the tournament is kind of neat. I'm not fond of kodos or elekks because though I like the way they look and even though I know it's just my perception they feel slow when I ride them. I have the same problem with the Pandaren turtles. I also don't like Tyrael's Charger. I really want to like it, because it looks neat, but the legs are too short for a horse and the animations are weird and it bothers me.