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As tradition dictates, Team Russia will be a top team because of the history and the overall talent. But this year's roster, still surely a team capable of going far, seems a little bit weaker than usual, especially after the tragic loss of the team's leader, Alexei Cherepanov, on October 13th after collapsing on the team's bench during a KHL game. Replacing his skills, leadership and work in the clutch will be a hard task.
For the second consecutive year, the team will be led by Sergei Nemchinov. The two-time Stanley Cup winner has not done too well so far, getting good results only in meaningless competitions like the 4-Nations tournaments, traditionally played against Sweden, Finland and Czech Republic. His very first task, the Super Series in September 2007, was a complete debacle, while the last WJC ended with a bronze medal after the overtime defeat against Sweden in the semifinals. Nemchinov surely made some good steps forward, but the impression is that he still has to grow a lot both in the technical and mental aspects of the coaching art. He will have to make his team a real team and he also must be able to efficiently motivate the players in the playoff stage, with many of the Russian youngsters yet to taste its atmosphere. He also has to work a lot on the special teams after the disappointing losses against the CHL Selects at the recent ADT Canada/Russia Challenge.
The team's starting goalkeeper is going to be Sergei Gayduchenko (FLA). The big sized netminder from Kiev is seeing almost no ice time in his KHL club, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, despite playing solidly in all the three games he has been in (.942 save percentage, 1.64 GAA). Gayduchenko is 6'5 220 lbs, has a very good agility for his size and an above average positioning that allows him to play an effective, even if a bit raw, stand-up style. His backup is completely opposite to him. Daniil Alistratov, a 2009-eligible who strangely hasn't been ranked in the preliminary Central Scouting Service lists, is a short netminder who plays an agile butterfly game based on quick slides and on his fast glove hand. It's Alistratov who has more KHL experience and attention, he has even been awarded with the league's best goalkeeper of the week prize at one point, but compared to Gayduchenko he doesn't have the size to deal with traffic and with players who crash the net. This can be an issue even at the junior level, especially against the smart teams like the Canadians who are never scared to take advantage of this.
Team Russia's third goalkeeper, Vadim Zhelobnyuk, doesn't have much of a chance to play despite having won a gold medal in the 2007 under-18 WC. He's a young goalkeeper who has had a not bad career in the RSL/KHL so far, but has never been spectacular nor challenged the veterans for the starting duties. Zhelobnyuk has some potential, but first he needs to gain some experience in order to be effective at the elite level.
The defense is another area in which Nemchinov will have tons of work to do. Despite having some good prospects like Vyacheslav Voynov (LA), Dmitry Kulikov – a projected first round pick in the next NHL Entry Draft – and Maxim Goncharov (PHO), the defense looks really like the weak part of the team. A few of the players simply aren't good enough for international hockey. Ones like Mikhail Pashnin, Dinar Khafizulin or Vasili Tokranov will have a hard time in coping with the elite-level forwards from the other nations. Coach Nemchinov will have a lot to work in building a good team defense. Because of the level of Russian blueliners and of their opponents, it won't be enough for him to tell to the players to play hard, he will also have to study something to prevent the top players from Canada, Sweden or Finland arriving too freely in the zone in numerical superiority. Hopefully it won't result only in overplaying the first couple of defensive pairs.
In the aforementioned pairs surely will play team's captain Vyacheslav Voinov (LA). The young defenseman is already an experienced player even if just 18 and his AHL play surely made him progressing forward especially in the physical play required on the small ice. He's probably going to be paired with undrafted Maxim Chudinov from Severstal Cherepovets. Known to the international audience mostly because of his performances at the last year's Super Series, Chudinov is a reliable two-way defenseman who can play both finesse and hard-nosed hockey, being him able to move the puck and to hit open ice. Another key role in the team is the supposed 2009 first rounder Dmitry Kulikov, who's currently having an amazing QMJHL rookie season with the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
The top four is likely to be closed by Maxim Goncharov (PHO), another young Russian player drafted by the Coyotes with NHL upside. He tried with them this season, but opted for spending another year at his CSKA, where is having yet another solid season with six goals scored in around 30 matches. He could be considered among the most improved prospects of this season, even if he played well already in the 2007-08 season. Unfortunately he didn't skate too much with the Moscow team in the last playoffs so he's another player whose reliability in the medal round is questionable.
A notable – yet not surprising – absence is Montreal Juniors defenseman Dmitry Kostromitin, but the sized blueliner never played for Nemchinov, who strangely doesn't seem to see him as good enough for the WJC level.
If the defense may be the cause of worrying, the forwards crop – as usual for Russians – are without a doubt the best area of the team. With six players skating in the different North American leagues, the depth at the forward positions is something to count on. The team's star is Nikita Filatov (CBJ). After being Team Russia's top scorer last year, Filatov is enjoying a very good season in the American Hockey League with the Syracuse Crunch, posting seven goals and 17 points in 23 matches, a good performance for a rookie. His linemate in Syracuse, Maxim Mayorov (CBJ), has been mysteriously recalled by his AHL team so as far as Tuesday it's still unclear if he will play or not. If he will part of the team his size and experience will be of great help to his team and it's likely that the coach will ice the Syracuse duo with the national team too. The Blue Jackets obviously won't be the only franchise with a lot to observe.
The Florida Panthers are going to attend many matches of Team Russia in order to monitor Evgeny Dadonov's progress since the last WJC edition. The dynamic winger from Chelyabinsk has been little played last season, being iced mostly in the fourth line. His KHL play has been very good lately, and he delivered some good performances with the National Team jersey in the fall preparation tournaments and he's thus a strong candidate for a place in the top lines. In this he will be challenged by a number of players, especially from the Canadian Junior Leagues. Being a winger, in order to get a top lines spot he will have to outperform the likes of Dmitri Kugryshev (WAS) and Sergei Ostapchuk. Kugryshev, 18, is having a very good start of season with the Remparts of the QMJHL and he's already accustomed to the small ice surface. Gifted of good skills with an interesting strength despite a "normal" size, he could add that sort of grit that Russia will need to go far in the playoffs stage.
That's another area of concern as most of the team hasn't got any share of experience for this situation. Ostapchuk, yet to be drafted, didn't play too well in the last ADT Challenge, but his QMJHL performances and general level of play probably will make him one of the players to watch for the teams who overlooked him in the past spring.
The North American crop will feature another greatly awaited prospect, Evgeny Grachev (NYR). He's another player who has enjoyed good success of late, being the top OHL rookie stats-wise with 19 goals and 35 points in thirty matches. His tactical versatility and his ability to play both wing and center makes him not only an exciting prospect in an NHL perspective, but also one of the players to watch in the entire tournament. Additionally, another CHL player in the lineup will be the center Sergei Korostin (DAL).
The KHL contingent features not only Dadonov, but many other interesting players. The undrafted Pavel Chernov has probably been the one who delivered the better performances in the ADT Challenge and in the WJC test matches. Chernov, who plays for Atlant Mytischi with Ray Emery and many other good players, is a tough center with excellent playmaking skills and good physical play. He hasn't got a big size but with his very good balance and strength can cope very well with bigger players along the boards. It's most likely that he will make the cut for the WJC as he can play on both checking and scoring lines. Another player from the KHL who's likely to get into the lineup is the versatile Nikita Klyukin from Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Skilled and poised, Klyukin is not a game-breaker like Filatov or Grachev, but can be an useful player thanks to his speed and technique.
The status of Kirill Petrov (NYI) is yet to be cleared. He didn't play for more than two months because of a major injury he suffered at the start of the season and has only recently started playing in Ak Bars' farm team and thus it's still unclear if Nemchinov will risk him or not.
The last cuts, who will be soon communicated by Nemchinov, will probably exclude from the lineup Alexei Potapov, Artem Dubinin, Sergei Andronov, Dmitry Klopov and Alexander Komaristy.
Especially after the heavy defeat in the last test match suffered against the USA, Team Russia's gold medal chances seem really slim this year. Despite having a great offensive corp, they lack in defense, in goalie and most seriously – behind the bench. But if the forwards can light it up surely the opponents – no matter if they are Kazakhstan or Latvia, Canada or Sweden – are going to get some hard time. But Sergei Nemchinov has really to start giving to the team the quality coaching they need to overcome the roster's weaknesses.


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Golf course
Carrington has a scenic 9 hole golf course to be enjoyed by all residents, with many holes meandering alongside the beautiful lake.
Social members play on Mondays (9am Summer time and 10am winter time) and enjoy a BBQ following the game on the first week of each month. Every six months a Championship Game is held followed by a presentation of the Perpetual Trophy.
Lawn bowls
Carrington's Recreation and Leisure Club boasts a competition Lawn Bowls Green.
New players and beginners are welcome. Tuition is available on request and bowls are provided.
Competitions are regularly held and award celebrations organised and included on Carrington's social calendar of events.
Croquet Lawn
Croquet is great fun and a favourite activity at Carrington – all are welcome to join in.
Croquet games are held weekly and assistance is always available on request. Mallets and balls are provided and you just need to wear suitable flat soled shoes when on the green.
Competitions are played throughout the year and award celebrations are enjoyed.
Massage therapy
Carrington has a long standing partnership with the massage section of South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE for their students to provide a range of massage therapies available through an on-site massage clinic.

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|Assassin Droid (Droid Sniper)
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The Assassin Droid is the sniper unit for the Trade Federation and later for the CIS in Star Wars: Battlefront. They are mainly used to pick off enemies from long-range, their rifle has a double-zoom feature which allows them to get a clear view of the enemy at longer ranges. Their primary weapon is a high damage, slow-firing Sniper rifle that can easily kill in a single headshot and cause heavy damage otherwise but it fires slowly and its shots leave a very visible tracer, meaning that in order to gain reliable kills, you have to get a head shot the first time you fire. Otherwise, the tracer will give away your position to the enemy which can give him a chance to duck into cover and even fire back at you. In Star Wars: Battlefront II, the Assassin Droid and its counterparts do not get a targeting reticule when not zoomed in-- but this is no hindrance to experienced players, who can become quite good at 'hipfiring.' (Equivalent- Scout Trooper, Rebel Marksman, Clone Sharpshooter).
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|E-5s Sniper Rifle
|35 Shots
|SE-14 Blaster Pistol
|Infinite Shots
|V-1 Thermal Detonator
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|A-2b Auto Turret
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|E-5s Sniper Rifle
|40 Shots
|SE-14 Blaster Pistol
|Infinite Shots
|V-1 Thermal Detonator
|3 Count
|Mark IV Recon Droid
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The Assassin droid has a different skin in Star Wars Battlefront I.
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- The Assassin Droid is called the Droid Sniper in the first two Clone Wars campaign missions in Star Wars: Battlefront I.
- The Assassin Droid has a red skin in Star Wars: Battlefront I. This symbolizes that the droid belongs to the Trade Federation. In Star Wars: Battlefront II however, the red skin is passed to the Assault Droid.
- The Assassin Droid sports a regular battle droid skin for the Rebellion of Theed and during the Battle of Naboo.
- The Assassin Droid also sports a sand paint job on Tatooine and Geonosis and a grass paint job on Felucia and Kashyyyk.
- Its appearance in Star Wars: Battlefront II is similar to the basic Battle Droid, except they're more filthy.
- In the films, the red vested battle droids are called Security Droids who have very different functions than Assassin Droids.
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- Back to Infantry
| The Confederacy of Independent Systems
|Separatist Units
|Super Battle Droid · Assault Droid · Assassin Droid · Engineer Droid · MagnaGuard · Droideka ·
|Customisable Parts
|Battle Droid MK II · Battle Droid MK III · Super Battle Droid MK II · Super Battle Droid MK III · Super Magna Guard · IG Lancer Combat Droid · Pollux Assassin Droid · Battle Droid Commander
|Land Vehicles
|Spider Walker · Armored Tank Droid · AAT · Hailfire Droid · STAP · Droid Starfighter · Droid Assault Flyer
|Space Vehicles
|Droid Starfighter · CIS Strike Bomber · Droid Tri-Fighter · Droid Gunship · Banking Clan Comms Ship ·


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bowisneski wrote:For me, now that the show is over, I enjoy dipping my toes in to that stuff like the overarching lore more, but I'm not interested in pouring over tiny details. It's just effort and time I don't have or feel the need to devote, especially since others will do it for me and I can just include the things they "discover" that I find interesting in to my view of the show. I just needed enough for the finale to click for me, and I got that so now I can just watch it as an experience and hopefully pick up on things that deepen it. I totally understand where you're coming from though. The end of Harry Potter feels to me like what a lot of you have expressed about Season 3.
Yeah, I suppose I would have been more interested myself - and viewed the lore and minutiae as adding to the whole experience - if I had been enamored with the show all the way. I sometimes feel like the agitated Windom Earle when expressing that "the mental image is always imperfect". I am unable to view The Return as a complete show, and instead I just see it as a bunch of scenes randomly put together. If I were to sit down today and do a rewatch, I would watch a bit of part 1, then fast forward a bit, watch the Mauve Room scene, then fast forward, skip a couple of episodes altogether, and...you get my drift. That's why I feel resentment towards it all: There were so many good bits in here, but (in my view) they never cared about making a good television show of it.
bowisneski wrote:I've only lived with the show since the Gold Box release, can't even imagine 25 years of waiting, but that was more than enough time to build the show up and want and expect something out of Season 3. It honestly wasn't until the Vedder song became public last summer that I realized sort of what we would be in for, and that it would clash with where I had imagined the story going for years. I've said it elsewhere, but that song was my key to preparing for and understanding Season 3.
I was completely unprepared for all the out-of-town scenes, and never managed to warm to them (Dougie/Vegas in particular). I never had any expectations about plot or whatever, but I took it for granted the show would take place in Twin Peaks. Despite feeling alienated by the daytime feel, I kept rewatching the early episodes, and managed to get somewhat into the groove. It wasn't until episode 13 that I realized this show (for me) was going nowhere, and I gave up.
I'm happy for you that this show ultimately delivered something you appreciated. Maybe the bazillion rewatches of the original show worked against me. Or maybe it's just that your generation are far more open and in tune with challenging television. Maybe I viewed the original show as the everlasting pinnacle and refused to expose myself to even more idiosyncratic expressions. I don't know. During the summer this whole experience had the downbeat feel of an intellectual defeat. There was a great party in the city centre, but I was never invited to it. Or - to be more specific - I could peek through the windows and see a lot of fun stuff, but when they opened the windows and talked to me, I couldn't make out what they were saying.


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Kill-A-Watt Meter Loan Program
If you are frequently shocked at the sight of your electricity bill, EcoSuperior has a device that can help you identify phantom loads and identify the power wasters in your home. The Kill-A-Watt is a neat gadget that is now available from EcoSuperior's lending library.
The Kill-A-Watt pinpoints which electronics are using the most power in your home, and also allows you to figure hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly costs for running an electronic device. It is portable and easy to use. The device is great for those electronics, such as computer or televisions, that are often used and that don't come with stickers indicating their yearly electronic cost.
Borrow the device from EcoSuperior's lending library for a one-week period to test electronic devices in your home. (A $20 deposit will be required, but will be refunded to when the unit is returned.)
The front portion of the unit contains an electric plug receptacle, and the bottom rear has a typical three-prong (grounded) plug. The device is acts as a meter, going between the item that draws power and the power source (a typical wall outlet). To test an appliance, you plug the Kill-A-Watt unit into a wall socket, and then plug your appliance into the Kill-A-Watt device.
The Kill-A-Watt's LCD screen displays all meter readings at the push of a button: Volts, Current, Watts, Frequency, Power Factor, and VA (apparent power). It will display cumulative results for the time that the device is plugged in. For example, you can test a device for a two-hour period and receive results that tell you how much power your device used during that time period. Some simple calculations using the cost of power from your electricity bill will then tell you how much money it costs to run the electronic device.
It is simple to monitor just an hour's usage of any electronic appliance. If you ever want to really know - beyond a shadow of a doubt – which devices are the major contributors to your monthly power bill, then this is the device that can help you answer the question. You can also use it to test the outlets in your home to be sure they are working, or you can measure the quality of the power provided by your utility company by monitoring voltage (Volt) and line frequency (Hz).
Drop by our resource centre to borrow the device, and find out how you can kill-a-watt in your home!


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Mountain Biking in Alice Springs
Araluen Mountain Bike Trails includes more than 15 kilometres of dedicated single mountain bike track and an extensive network of fire trail set amongst the West MacDonnell Ranges.
The trails are unlike any other in Australia due to the arid rangeland terrain, ideal for mountain biking.
The trails are managed by the Central Australian Rough Rider Mountain Bike Club, who are dedicated local mountain bike rider with a strong commitment to social, recreational riding, trail development and junior rider development.
Regular social rides depart from the Alice Springs Scout Hall at the corner of Larapinta and Lovegrove Drives on Wednesday nights. Trails are suitable for a range of riders, with loops available for juniors and novice riders.
Trail use is free for all Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) members and members are cover by the MTBA insurance policy while riding on the trail network. Non members are not covered, but can participate in social rides for a AUD5. 00 a day license.
For information, a map and times, contact the Tourism Central Australia or visit the facebook group, Alice Springs Mountain Bike Trails.
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After the trans fat oil ban, the only remaining major sources of trans fat will be from meat and dairy.
Banning Trans Fat in Processed Foods but Not Animal Fat
Doctor's Note
If people want to eat trans fat, isn't that their right? Yes, but only if they're informed about the risks—yet The Food Industry Wants the Public Confused About Nutrition.
For more on the industry pushback, see my video Controversy Over the Trans Fat Ban.
There does not appear to be a safe level of exposure to trans fat—or to saturated fat or dietary cholesterol, for that matter. See Trans Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol: Tolerable Upper Intake of Zero.
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- Eggs and Cholesterol: Patently False and Misleading Claims
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- The Healthy Food Movement: Strength in Unity
- Big Food Using the Tobacco Industry Playbook
- The Saturated Fat Studies: Buttering Up the Public
- Sugar Industry Attempts to Manipulate the Science
- How the Dairy Industry Designs Misleading Studies
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Interesting. I have also ready many websites on super centenarians, people living over 100. When asked what their secrets to longevity are, I am very surprised. Some claim eating bacon every day or eating three raw eggs every day, eating sausages every day, drinking a shot of whiskey or three liters of wine a day, etc., it's all very interesting. One thing most super centenarians had in common was living a stress-free life. I think health and longevity is all very individual.
I think the examples you mention also had genetic protection of some kind. But if you want an example of where genetics and diet probably played a role, look no further than Jean Louise Calmet, the frenchwoman who lived to be 122 with only a few of her last years spent in a rest home.
I cite genetics in her case because she smoked cigarettes, but her diet included dark chocolate and wine everyday. She was purported to be a bit of a surly character but I don't think that shortened her life any. And of course the Okinawans live long, probably because of diet (but there could be a genetic or at least epigentic factor due to a closed island-wide gene pool?)
All I'm sayin' is, feed a thousand people bacon all their lives and maybe one will beat the odds of dying before their time. Not so sure about eggs as they do have a wide range of nutrients.
Personally, I've found a suitable wide range of nutrients in Moringa Oleifera powder. I've even found a way to take it so it is actually tasty… that is, I mix it with applesauce and look forward to my daily dose.
Are there any scientific studies to support the benefits of Moringa Oleifera powder?
The tree grows like a weed, though in cooler climates would need to be grown in a pot and overwintered indoors.
Lonie: Her name was Jeanne Louis Calmet – the famous French viager. She actually outlived the person who bought her house & let her live in it until she died.
I used to work for an old movie actress who is now over 100. She was in her 80s when I worked for her, and she drank a half bottle (and sometimes a full bottle) of champagne every evening.
Yes, there will always be those lucky few who manage somehow to outsmart the grim reaper. But since the odds are stacked against us, I'd rather not take any chances & do all I can stay healthy!
Hi Nancy
And be as fit as possible each of those days! Sure we might live into our 9th decade but hopefully it is with strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and speed!!!
Hello Marco,
Thank you for your comment. I am a family doctor with a private practice in lifestyle medicine, and also a volunteer moderator for this website. It is difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions from looking at "case studies" — i.e. looking at individuals. It is much more powerful to do a study of centenarians and look at what they have in common. As you say, one commonality is living a (relatively) stress-free life. Another turns out to be diets high in fiber.
I'm sure you can find an example or two of a regular smoker who lived past age 100, and of a centenarian who eats at least one egg per day, or who eats bacon every day.
But to me, that does not lead to the conclusion that smoking, or eating eggs or bacon is good for you. You say that "health and longevity is all very individual." I agree that there will always be individual variation. BUT, my role as a doctor is to try to give my patients good advice. I can't just throw up my hands and say I can't draw any conclusions about nutrition. There is very good data on this website about the healthiest things to eat, and about foods to avoid. We need to pay attention to that.
Dr. Jon
Volunteer moderator, NutritionFacts.org
On the same tone, never underestimate the medical consequences of loneliness
Loneliness is a state of mind. If "they" convince you that you are lonely…then…guess what…you are. Or so you will believe.
Some people function better and more healthily…if left alone.
Of course there are more "groupies" than there are "loners"…so the groupies do most of the talking and make most of the rules. They get together and all get "dumb" in the same way…so of course they are right. ;-)
Of course rules and opinions do not reality make…
Not too surprising really, after all, five of six people playing Russian roulette will survive too. Personally though, I would rather not play than push my luck.
Dr. Kummerow's daily diet included a breakfast of eggs scrambled in butter. He drank three glasses of whole milk a day and regularly ate meat and cheese, along with fruits, vegetables and grains. He avoided processed foods and french fries.
If it's "all very individual" one should definitely maximize one's chances of a healthy future by consuming a whole foods plant based diet. However, I don't buy your premise. Sure there are "outliers". But what can't be argued is that the blue zone populations all are keeping active and all are eating grains, greens, beans, veggies, fruits and nuts, or, some combination, thereof.
Before the FDA banned TFA, the Industries were notified and found a replacement in Palm Oils. This SFA is bad too and Indonesian Rain Forests are being quickly destroyed as well as The Orangutan Population. Please talk about this in relation to TFA, because there is a direct consequence and we need to ban Palm Oils as well. Thank you Dr Greger!
Ted – yes, they add in palm oil trying to palm it off (only slightly intended pun :-) as healthy because its a plant. But also just as unhealthy is coconut oil with over 80% saturated fat in its oil. Even olive oil is 15% saturated fat which many are not aware of. The American Dietetic Association's website is weak in explaining these types of differences and concerns about oils. (No surprise there – they are spineless). The American Diabetes Association does a better job discussing fats.
But neither explains that all oils are a highly processed food. All whole plant foods have their own oil built in – extra fat poured on is not necessary. Brussels sprouts, for example, are 6% fat with Omega 3 fats being present at twice the rate of Omega 6. Check them out here:
I have noticed that food manufacturers are removing the trans fat and replacing it (also) with "high oleic" corn or safflower oil. At least is not palm oil, but I can't help but wonder if its detrimental to our health. Anyone have any real (scientific) research on these replacement oils?
Btw, just an interesting piece of information here – it takes approximately 44 olives to make 1Tbs of olive oil. I know people who state they would never eat 44 olives because there is just too much fat in them. Yet pour tablespoons of oil all over their food. This is an interesting example of the ways in which the food manufacturers confuse the issues to the public.
Thanks, as always, to Dr. G.
Can't offer anything scientific in re: high oleic corn or safflower, but anecdotally I have a nephew who began growing high oleic peanuts. They were in demand because 1. they are healthier and 2. they don't go bad like other types of peanuts. I think (but don't quote me on this without doing the research) peanut patties switched to using the high oleic peanuts.
Oh, my nephew quit growing that variety due to lower yields and the price premium did not make up for the difference. He has gone back to growing Virginia runners and Spanish peanuts.
Forgot to mention, I eat in some way every day MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) oil.
Mine says it comes from coconut and palm oil. In the fridge, the oil stays liquid and clear so no saturated fats there.
On the other hand, I pour my extra virgin cold pressed olive oil into a glass bottle to get it out of the plastic it now comes in and refrigerate. It becomes solid and cloudy and I have to thaw it for a bit before it will pour, so as you made note of, it is saturated.
MCT oil is 100% saturated. The chains are shorter so it stays liquid. Look at your label :-)
Since the conversation has turned to oils, can anyone comment on the efficacycold-pressed flax seed oil? I bought some (very expensive) and it sits in my fridge. Thought I might use a little in the dressings I make. Cannot cook with it though.
The reason that GMA moved from the banned TFA to Palm Oil was specifically for shelf life. TFA provided that and so does fully Saturated Fats like Palm Oil.
Correction, Palm Oil is only 50% SFA. Still the use by GMA is for shelf life and cost. Still destruction of Indonesian Rain Forest and Orangutan population is a risk. Save yourself, Save the animals and save the planet
Rachel, just was reading this piece on Eurekalert.org and remembered your reference to 44 olives.
I thought at the time I read that, that I love olives and while I may not eat 44 of them I would eat my fill and also occasionally use olive oil.
The above Temple University study seems to justify my doing so.
aside: stories in the news suggests some olive oil has been mixed with lower grades or even other types of oil. They suggest the Italian Mafia is involved so shop carefully. Also, eating olives may insure you get what you pay for as it is hard to substitute for an olive.
Just because it takes 44 olives to make it tablespoon of oil as you say. Does not mean that there is the same amount of fat and 44 olives at the store is in a tablespoon of oil. Not all that can be extracted from the olive. When you eat the olives you're getting 100% of the fat that's in them, but when you extract them you are not getting 100% of the fat. It's not like the olive is a container with a bunch of oil inside of it that can be poured out. In conclusion I completely agree with your general statement though! But I would just compare it to eating a lesser amount of olives
WFPB is STILL the only way to go. Thanks for NF.Org and Dr Greger. I can't thank you enough for the information, guidance and common sense that prevails. Be well friends!
Explain this. Since I stopped eating so many carbs & increased my intake of lean meats & eggs, my total cholesterol has went down. My bad cholesterol has went down & my good cholesterol has went up. My C Reactive protein level went down too. It's been around 2.5 years since I changed my diet. Starting total cholesterol was around 270. After 6 months it dropped to 224. After 1 year, it was 199 & I just received my latest blood work yesterday & my total cholesterol is 181. If animal fats are so bad then why do my blood levels look better?
What type of carbs did you remove? Taking out sugar, white flour and all sorts of processed goodies will improve your lipid profile. Not to mention, maybe at the same time you inadvertently removed trans fat from your diet (if some of these carbs you mention came from a box). Consuming carbs from beans and starchy vegetables is usually associated with positive changes in cholesterol levels, however some people may have problems with whole grains, especially those that contain gluten.
I never eat starchy veggies. I do eat blueberries & raspberries (about 10 each every day). For the first 6 months, I only consumed around 50 grams of carbs per day.
Did you happen to lose weight and/or exercise in this time?
You are doing the right thing with your diet. There is a tendency to lump processed foods with animal consumption but they are 2 different things.
They may be two different things, but are both harmful to the health of human beings, at least according to science.
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Have you lost weight? Excess fat will cause an increase in cholesterol and it isn't until you get to a healthy weight that you will see the golden 150 total, 70 LDL.
This is sort of off topic, but the entire skin care industry is also based on a complete pack of lies. They prey mostly on women who are desperately trying to stave off the effects of aging. There are thousands of anti-wrinkle / anti-aging products out there, & not one of them works. It's all basically snake oil. And yet millions of women buy & use so-called skin care products everyday. It's become ingrained in our culture; a 'good skincare regimen' is considered good personal hygiene in our culture. I've actually had people admonish me for not taking better care of my skin because I don't use any of these products. I read somewhere that the average American woman will spend about $300,000 on skin care products in her lifetime.
So do we ban them, too, because the entire skincare industry is based on a lie? Or is it more acceptable because it doesn't necessarily cut people's lives short? Because it's only just wasting people's time & money?
Oh wait… phthalates … fragrance … plastic containers & tubes (PCBs)… so maybe daily use of skin care products can also cut people's lives short. Do we ban those as well?
Dr. Greger argues, "Mayor Bloomberg was decried as a 'meddling nanny' for his trans fat ban and attempt to cap soft drink sizes. How dare he try to manipulate consumer choice! But isn't that what the industry's done?" Excuse me, Dr. Greger, but there's a significant difference between the industry's offering consumers the choice to buy their product, and the government's banning their choice to buy it. To characterize both actions as "manipulative" is to ignore a crucial distinction between freedom and coercion. The government's laws are backed by physical force. If I choose not to buy a king size soda, no one's rights have been violated. If I do choose to buy it, but the government intervenes to prevent me from buying it, my rights have been violated.
He states. "It was the industry that limited our choice by putting trans fats in everything without even telling us. So who's the nanny now?!" By that argument, a food producer would have to tell you everything there is to know about a product; otherwise he would be "limiting your choice" and violating your rights by not telling you. Suppose I'm on a low-carb diet and would like to know how many carbs are in a banana or how many grams of sugar are in an orange. Is the farmer obligated to tell me; otherwise he's violating my freedom of choice? Of course, a producer is responsible for not misleading me into thinking I'm getting something I'm not, or in not getting something I am, like poison. But he has no moral or legal obligation to publicize every last constituent of his product. There was certainly a time when trans fats were not recognized as harmful, but were instead promoted as beneficial. Today, most people know which products contain them and which do not, and can certainly make their own choices.
Dr. Greger concedes that the trans fats in animal products have the same deleterious effects as added trans fats, but stops short of calling for a ban on animal products. He states, "So all trans fats cause negative effects irrespective of their origin. . . . The bottom line is that all sources of trans fats should probably be minimized." Why just "minimized"? Given his call for an outright ban on added trans fats, what argument is there against banning animal products, which contain them? There isn't any, especially when there is no reluctance to force people to eat only what you think is good for them.
Wayne Dwyer: "there is no reluctance to force people to eat only what you think is good for them." Actually, it's not what Dr. G says (as you implied), but what the scientific evidence says is good for them.
But I agree with you, otherwise. Bans might work in a communist or a socialist regime. Or a dictatorship or an oligarchy. And even then, people will find a way around the system if they really want to.
However, ideas like those presented by Dr. G and others like him are important in the grand scheme of things. Much like politics, we need to have people pulling on both ends of the spectrum. That's how people become informed. Like in a court of law, they will have heard all the evidence and listened to all the witnesses and will make an informed decision. After a while when one side has run out of arguments to support their cause and resorts to name calling (pseudo-scientists, crackpots, etc.), the pendulum will swing in favor of the evidence based facts, and common sense will prevail.
My generation probably won't benefit that much from it. We're the ones who were poisoned from the get-go with DDT, lead, & all kinds of other chemicals put into our food system. Women were even advised not to breast feed their own babies around the time I was born. Fortunately for me & my siblings, our mother bucked traffic. She was the only one breastfeeding in the whole maternity ward. I'm not angry about how my generation was basically treated like a grand guinea pig experiment. But I do hope the generations that follow will benefit and have a much better chance than we did. Don't you?
Correction: Bans in communist / socialist / dictatorships / oligarchies might work but only if they're heavily enforced. And then only to a certain extent. Because then it always goes underground.
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for your civil (and intelligent) reply. You wrote:
"Wayne Dwyer: 'there is no reluctance to force people to eat only what you think is good for them.' Actually, it's not what Dr. G says (as you implied), but what the scientific evidence says is good for them." (William Dwyer, actually. :-))
Well, in a dietary dictatorship, someone is going to be forcing others to eat what is good for them (presumably the government). That authority may think correctly (if the evidence supports him) that a certain diet is beneficial or incorrectly if the evidence does not. But do you really want to surrender your right to decide what is beneficial to the government? How's their track record been lately? ;-)
Or would you prefer to be treated less like a child and more like an adult who has autonomy over her own life and actions? I think I know the answer to that one!
Sorry, William :-))
And no, I absolutely do not want to surrender to the government my right to decide what is beneficial for me or anyone else. And especially not a government like ours that has a reputation for taking kick-backs from big industry. They're a huge part of the problem. Politicians will always be tempted to take money from big industries. That's the nature of the political animal. Government is there to represent us and what we want. Not the other way around. And unfortunately, the average person prefers a bacon cheese burger to a big, healthy salad.
That's why the desire for better eating habits have to become part of our mainstream culture first. Once our culture changes, then a law might be passed (if necessary) to reflect that change. I talked about that a little more in depth in the comment section of the previous video. The collective 'we' changes culture in our society. Laws do not. Unfortunately at this point in time, the average person would still rather eat a bacon cheese burger instead of a big, healthy salad.
I can also understand the passion behind wanting to ban something that causes so much pain and suffering. It's almost like a knee-jerk reaction, especially when people's lives could be at stake. But when you think about it, it doesn't really work. Not even in a dictatorship. People will always find a way to do what they want, especially if the ban is not well enforced. Bans can even have the opposite of the desired effect. It can make people dig in & become stubborn & defiant. For instance, Chinese foot binding continued to thrive under multiple bans by various rulers over 4 centuries before the people decided it was a practice that no longer served a purpose in their society. And even after that, it took a generation for it to die out completely.
For those of us already on board for the WFPB diet, we just have to stay the course with faith and patience.
I mostly agree with you on the topic of government bans. It's a fine line. But in this case it is billion dollar industries who don't care about the health of others but only about their business. From a business standpoint it is also understandable. But because of that there has to be polititians with spine who say: NO! And thats what it is about. If companies polute the local water supplies with toxic chemicals you also don't say: well you don't have to drink it. you can also buy bottled water. There needs to be strong politics who regulate these kind of things and say: no you can not use this in your products because it makes people sick or even kill them. When it comes to BIG Business against the people, there has to be a strong voice for the little man who can face the big and powerful.
"polititians with spine" LOL!
of all the people living over the age of 100 in the usa how many are vegans/vegetarians?
This video is misleading. There is transfats in processed foods, any type of processed foods, meat or vegan, because the processing causes normal fat to turn into transfat. There is no transfat if you cook meat or egg or drink milk, only saturated fat which is harmless. Eating fried potatoes have you get a load of transfat too. Eating margarine or faked butter and you will get a load of transfat. Cooking with vegetable oil and you will get transfat. Eating coconut or butter and you get saturated fat which is harmless in small quantity, and not transfat which is very harmful in any quantity. Eating too much nut and you can get a load of Omega 6 too which is pro inflammatory. The video is misleading by associating processed foods with meat consumption when it is the processing that is harmful.
I found this video excellent at explaining how fat affects us. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/what-causes-diabetes/
Cognitive dissonance is a very powerful thing. But just like i did you can see the truth of what is healthier for our bodies, what is better for our planet, and what is kinder to the animals we share this planet with.
I went plant based in Jan 2009. I finally made the connection with the horrors we put the innocent animals through in Jan 2016 and am now vegan (better late than never!). Better for my health, the planet and the animals.
Is there any research on the creation of trans fat during the food deep-frying process?
Thanks for that stat that animal products are now the #2 source of trans fats in the american diet. It's had to believe that so few people realize that what they put on their plate can have a much bigger healing impact on their body than the pills they get from their pharmacy.
Could Dr Greger's daily dozen serving sizes be given in weight too? Also, tablespoons are different (20mL for Australia, 15mL for UK, 16mL for US) and I think that even cup sizes are different for metric and imperial systems.
It may be a little premature to suggest (read this article) as a solution for transfats in meat, but when this becomes mainstream meat may once again become a healthy entree for a meal… even for a Vegan.
For that to happen though, I think some things need to be addressed by those working to make this happen. Either this article or another one I've read suggests they are working to put fat into the grown muscle meat to make it taste more like real meat. If they are going to do that, then they need to insure the fat is healthy and remains healthy when exposed to heat.
Another thing to be addressed is a sugar molecule that is contained in animal produced red meat. That sugar molecule is found in the red meat animal world with the exception of humans. We build anti-bodies against this molecule which keeps red meat eaters in a constant state of inflammation.
The growing of meat, by taking a plug of muscle tissue from a bovine source and growing it in a reactor of sorts, couldn't be happening at a better time… if the growers use all the tools available to them.
That is, using the CRSPR cas/9 method of changing DNA in an animal to not produce anything making the meat unhealthy, they can then take a plug from that now healthful animal and grow Vegan endorsed meat.
We don't currently live in the best of times, but the best of times are a comin'.
I just had an interesting thought about lab grown meat.
Other than the ick factor, if we were to grow meat from human protein, would that be considered cannibalism?
Can hyperhydrosis be treated using a plant based diet?
I reviewed PubMed and could find no indications of any dietary treatment for Hyperhydrosis. You are probably well aware of resources, but I reviewed all of these for any hints that nutrition could be used for treatment with nary a one mentioning diet as even an unsuccessful approach
However, I do not want you to be discouraged from continuing on a plant based diet. It could be the many benefits of those fruits and vegetables simply haven't been studied yet OR it could be this condition is less affected by diet than other treatments. However knowing that a whole food plant based diet helps nerve function and certainly can help you deal with the stress of any chronic condition, going plant based makes sense on many other levels. Best of health as you work through this, Devin.
Has there ever been a study comparing the effects of Wild Game Meat over processed Meat on the body/inflammation?
Jo Ann, I'm not aware of any study but I'm sure there are some.
My personal view is that wild game is leaner and from that perspective is better. However, since red meat game contains the same sugar molecule as our raised red meat animals and that we humans do not have (and thus causes our bodies to send out antibodies for it and creates inflammation) that probably more than offsets any gain from being lean.
Also, and this is not meant as a scare tactic, but some game animals have something called chronic wasting disease. The raised animal meat may be the better choice in the long run as it is tested against prion disease.
Trans fats are still in many products; just check the food labels. There are still listed hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated "fats". The companies are not using the term "fat" or "trans fat" But they are still there; canola oil being the biggest culprit. *** I would like to see a Dr. Mercola video on the process of canola oil.*** I have seen a "you tube" video and it explained that all canola (rapeseed) oil is a trans fat and most vegetable oils too. Any fat or oil processed at very high temps are / or turn into a trans fat. I eat coconut oil; however, with my diet, I really don't eat much oil at all. My fats come naturally with nuts, seeds, avocados, dairy (very little dairy) and meat protein.
This reply is from Me: A Mom. The video, I would like to find it again as I don't remember the name; however, it actually went into great detail of the process from the plant to the factory on the making of canola oil. It was very detailed and interesting.
I would like to know what Dr Greger's view on this PURE study is:
Trans fats are not banned until polyunsaturated oils such as vegetable, sunflower, safflower etc are banned. Frying using these oils changes the composition of the oils to dangerous trans fats.


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There's nothing essentially difficult about preparing household budget. There are three steps involved: first is to add up how much is coming in each month; second is to add up the fixed and essential costs occurred in the same period, and; third is to subtract the second from the first and allocate the remainder to inessential costs.
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The Benefits of Reading to Children: From Prenatal to Adolescence
After the rush to feed your kids dinner and get them ready for bed, it's finally your favorite part of the day: story time. Your kids are snuggled up to you as you turn the pages of their favorite storybooks before you tuck them in and say goodnight.
Reading stories is part of the bedtime routine for many families. You've probably heard that it's good to read to your children, but the benefits of reading aloud may extend beyond what you realized.
"Reading aloud is important from infancy through the high school years," according to a report from Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). Not only does reading aloud support language and literacy skills in young children, it holds benefits for kids all the way through adolescence.
Read on to learn more about how reading to children benefits kids at every age.
Benefits of prenatal reading
Believe it or not, there are benefits of reading to children before they're even born. Reading to your baby bump could jumpstart your little one's language skills.
Reading aloud gives unborn babies the foundation of language.
Babies can hear their mother's voice and absorb language before they're even born—during the last 10 weeks of pregnancy, to be exact. Reading aloud to your unborn baby can set the foundation for future language development and give your little one her first lesson in speech patterns.
Benefits of reading to infants (0–12 months)
It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Here's how reading aloud to infants affects their early language development.
Reading aloud teaches infants the basics of books.
Your infant may have years to go before they're reading on their own, but exposure to books at this young age gives babies a foundation for how books work. Younger infants will hit or chew on board books, and older babies will figure out how to hold the book and turn the pages.
Reading aloud forms social skills in infants.
Hearing you read with enthusiasm, such as using expressive sounds or different voices for different characters, builds emotional awareness in infants. This, along with pointing at and touching books, helps develop social skills in young babies.
Toddler (1–3 years)
It may seem like your toddler is more excited by the pictures than the words of their favorite storybook, but their mind is working harder than you may realize during your nightly story time.
Reading aloud supports basic speaking skills.
Hearing you read the words of a book reinforces your toddler's understanding of how to pronounce and enunciate words. Reading aloud also encourages "pre-literacy," such as when your toddler turns the page and squeals or shows excitement about the story.
Reading aloud teaches toddlers about their world.
Older toddlers will often latch onto a favorite book and be able to respond to questions about it, such as, "What's that?" This can teach them to identify the everyday objects they see in their world, such as cars, animals and colors.
Benefits of reading to preschoolers (3–5 years)
Many preschoolers have a favorite book they request over and over again. When you read your little one Goodnight, Moon for the hundredth time, remember that they're reaping these benefits from story time.
Reading aloud increases children's vocabulary.
"The more adults read aloud to children, the larger their vocabularies will grow and the more they will know about the world and their place in it," according to RIF. This is especially important for preschoolers, who are expanding their vocabularies daily and learning to identify letters and match them with sounds.
Reading aloud encourages children to read on their own.
"Children who value books are motivated to read on their own," according to RIF. When kids hear a favorite story read in an exciting way by an adult, they're more likely to seek out books independently. This is a big step for preschoolers who need plenty of practice to improve their budding literacy skills.
Benefits of reading to grade school children (5–12 years)
Grade-schoolers will be taught reading skills in school, but that doesn't mean you should stop reading to them at home. These are just a few of the benefits of reading aloud to grade-schoolers.
Reading aloud increases empathy in children.
"Reading aloud lets children use their imaginations to explore people, places, times and events beyond their own experiences," according to RIF. This exploration is a key component of children's empathy skills. Edutopia suggests guiding children toward literature that depicts people different from themselves, which is a simple process when you regularly read to your children.
Reading aloud develops children's advanced literacy skills.
Grade-schoolers have moved beyond the basics of reading and are delving into more complex vocabulary and sentence structure. Reading aloud can help them make the transition. "Reading aloud introduces the language of books, which differs from language heard in daily conversations. Book language is more descriptive and uses more formal grammatical structures," according to RIF.
Benefits of reading with adolescents (13–18 years)
You may think the time for reading to your kids is at an end when they become teenagers. Think again! There are still plenty of benefits to reading to teens.
Reading aloud introduces new types of literature.
Most adults can remember high school literature assignments that made them dread reading. But just as the wrong books can turn adolescents away from reading, the right books can spark new interests. Reading aloud to your teen can introduce them to new forms of literature they may never have explored otherwise, such as poetry, biography or short story collections.
Reading aloud encourages teens to become lifelong readers.
Teens' interest in books may start to drop off, but adults who regularly read to them serve as strong role models to keep hitting the books. "When children see adults excited about reading, they will catch their enthusiasm," according to RIF. By consistently reading to your child through adolescence, you're modeling a true love of books and language.
Reading to children makes a difference
Now that you know how reading to children can benefit kids at every age and stage, you may be wondering about other ways to help your child learn and grow. Find out more by checking out our article, "Experts Explain How to Support Kids Through the Stages of Child Development."


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Habit-Building for High School
Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
By working together with your child to build these 5 actions, habits can be formed now in time to start high school in the coming years, with confidence.
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T-Sean unleashes the music video to his well received dancehall tune titled "Balance It Up" off his forthcoming EP – Escobar.
The dancehall daddy teams up with rapper – Bow Chase and dancehall artistes – Young Willy and Mic Burner.
Video was directed by The Visual Papi.
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Knitting Withdrawal
Ok, I knew I should have written a blog a few days ago. February starts February Album Writing Month where you write 14 songs in 28 days. So that means there is a lot of commenting in forums and no knitting. Sometimes I write a song. I'm kinda social when I do these things. In fact I started up a knitting thread in the forum. All these people knit! Isn't that awesome?
My goal is to make sure that the forum topic of knitting has the most responses, even though it's a music website. That's a pretty silly goal, but then again you know that about me.
Anyway, I finished my second No Face finger puppet. It's a bit better than the last one, but I still think I need to increase the mask size.
If you saw my previous No Face, you may have noticed a difference. No Face #1 has the mask knit from the bottom up. I couldn't get the shape as I wanted. So No Face #2 has the mask knit from one side to the other. It worked a lot better that way!
So even though I haven't blogged in a while, it's not because I'm not knitting! Well, I'm not knitting as much as I'd like. Today was the first day I knit in almost TWO DAYS!
Thank goodness for my daughter's gymnastics class. I had to take her and then relax in a coffee shop where I ate hipster muffins. At least I had my knitting. I take my knitting utility belt with me everywhere!
And what was I working on? I think I'm up to Totoro #17. Totoro #16 is almost done but the eyes have to be complete. And Here's a pic of #14 and #15.
As you can see, I'm not doing too well on eyes still. I'm up to how many totoros and my eyes STILL SUCK.
And look at the wonky ear on the Totoro on the left. See how it curves? I like how that looks, but it was a mistake and I don't know how to recreate it! I tried to make the same mistake on the other ear but it didn't work. Darn it! I want curvy ears! How did I do that?
Did I mention why I'm doing all these Totoros? There was a method to that pointlessness. I wanted to give them away with my CD. However, I don't know if I can that done in time because I'm doing FAWM. And I'm judging a music contest with Debs.
And all I want to do is knit.
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Hulett Jones and Paul Haydu transformed 1,000 square feet on the ground level of a parking garage into the latest Coffee Bar location—the winner of a Merit Award for Interior Architecture from the American Institute of Architects San Francisco.
Coffee Bar is a retail outlet for Mr. Espresso, a Bay Area institution and a leader in fine coffee on the West Coast. Coffee Bar serves as a workshop to explore, experiment, and embrace the trends of the coffee industry.
The main goal for Coffee Bar's third location in the heart of downtown San Francisco was to bring quality coffee at a fast clip to suit the demands of the Financial District.
The tiny coffee Bar Kearny sits at the entrance to Saint Mary's Square Garage, located centrally on the block of Kearny Street directly across from the Bank of America plaza.
This stretch of sidewalk has been plagued by vacancy: adjacent lies a neglected lot, and the space itself has been empty for at least twenty years. After the Loma Prieta earthquake, the garage underwent seismic upgrades.
This placed a large concrete shear wall between the space and the sidewalk, effectively making it undesirable for retail.
In an effort to bring life back to this crucial pedestrian zone, the concrete shear wall was opened, connecting the space to the sidewalk. Existing concrete and piping were refreshed and left exposed, celebrating their industrial character.
Utilizing the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique, the exterior wood siding is scorched, a process which inherently prolongs the life of the wood. Above the opening, the scorching fades into the wood's natural color.
On the left, at pedestrian level, the scorched wood wraps to the interior, becoming the main intervention: a black frame surrounding the baristas.
This black frame becomes a room within a room, emphasizing the artistry of the barista through a minimal use of materials and high efficiency lighting.
The blackened steel counter provides a stark backdrop for the finished product, and will patina over time.


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I've gone on and on about my love of clouds. I love how my iPhone syncs with Aperture, keeping all my photos together. And in the past, I was very pleased with how my Samsung Android devices did similar with my Google account. Likewise, whenever I add an app to my iPhone, it's automatically reflected on my iPad at home. My Apple TV has movies, TV shows, etc. that I've previously bought ready for viewing. Google Play store worked in a similar fashion.
I keep all my work-related notes and thoughts in Evernote, my passwords in LastPass, my bookmarks in Xmarks. They all work seamlessly, syncing between disparate devices. More important, whenever I get a new device, it's a snap to set it up. Just log in to the respective clouds and 'boom' there are my docs, passwords, bookmarks and so on.
I thought my struggles and hassles with syncing were over, but alas, it seems I've been rather spoilt, and not all clouds are created equal.
Nintendo really needs to hang its head in shame. My aging eyes were struggling with my 3DS portable gaming console, so I've finally had to succumb to get the OAP version, the 3DS XL.
The 'process' for getting my apps and user data from my old device to the new one is nothing short of shocking. The 22(!) steps require a person to sit with both consoles and literally move data (in a 100% destructive manner) from one to the other. And I mean literally as you can see the 'bits' being moved. So rather than transferring the permissions, it slowly moves all the data (including the games/apps) between devices.
Despite the instructional video that declares 'it's easy', the exercise certainly took 30 minutes or more.
Not to mention that this convoluted process requires that both devices are working, so I can't imagine the pain you go through if you're trying to replace a broken or stolen device.
I also succumbed to getting Wii U—and to clear up the tangle in my AV rack, I also went through the same painful system transfer process between my old Wii and the Wii emulator on the Wii U. This was even worse, as I had to have both connected to the TV, and to keep re-syncing my Wii Controller to make it work.
Here's another offender: As I mentioned last week, Father Christmas kindly brought me a PS Vita, ready for remote playing of my future PS4.
Inside the pack were two PlayStation codes for game downloads, which I was able to quickly add to my existing PS3/Store account, and then see the new games automagically appear on my new Vita. Whilst this aspect of the PS Cloud was comparable to Apple's, the Vita is awful when it comes to back-ups.
The PS Content Manager is basic at best. You can either back up the entire device, or you have to go through and back up each app manually. You can't even do this as a batch, so it's 1.) Select, 2.) Back up, 3.) Wait 10 minutes, and 4.) Repeat for every app.
Sony really needs to link the Content Manager to my store account, and get it to manage apps automatically, like Apple, like Google/Android.
After years of being spoilt by the likes of Apple, Dropbox, and Evernote, it's surprising how basic some consumer-facing cloud services are—and I really don't see consumers getting to grips with them.


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Cozy up on a romantic trip to the First Farm Inn, perfect for the couple interested in the great outdoors. This 1870s style farmhouse sits on 20 acres of wide open, rolling hills filled with plenty of paths, woods, ponds and domesticated livestock—from dogs to horses. You can even bring the whole family along and still enjoy some alone time!
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Sweep your loved one off their feet, literally, on a romantic excursion with Fly Balloon Adventures. Soar in the sky for some of the most breathtaking sights in the state. Reserve a private balloon at sunrise or sunset and bring along a light picnic to enjoy together for a one of a kind date.
3077 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211 Directions
For a touch of refinement during your evening, visit Henke Winery. Run by a local family, this wine bar and winery offers an excellent selection of every wine imaginable. Choose from some of the highest quality wines to sip on in the city, and enjoy your glass in an intimate, cozy nightlife atmosphere.
2839 Highland Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219 Directions
Stay up all night long with the help of caffeine. Highland Coffee House is serving up everything caffeinated, from regular old Joe to fancy lattes and mochas, from the early afternoon until 2AM on the weekdays and 4AM on weekends. Looking to settle down instead of winding up? Opt for some delicious and calming tea.
5201 Lodge Rd
College Corner, OH 45003 Directions
Enjoy all the amenities of a first-class resort in a 200-acre forest during a romantic stay at the Hueston Woods Lodge and Conference Center. Wonderful for active couples interested in heading outdoors for picnicking, boating, golfing, fishing or hiking, this resort offers a variety of over-night options: lodge rooms, private cottages or well-maintained campsites.
28 W Freedom Way Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Directions
At The Escape Game Cincinnati, our adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience. Enter one of our immersive worlds and recover a priceless work of art, find lost gold or break out of prison. Your team will have one hour to complete your mission and escape.
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Rest and relax at the Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast, one of the finest quaint B&Bs in Cincinnati. Stay in one of the five unique rooms at this tranquil, amorous oasis. Roam through the gorgeous gardens and take advantage of the Ohio River's proximity by going on a romantic boat ride. Perfect for a date night, couple's retreat, or an intimate celebration.


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About the IFBC
The International Food Blogger Conference was the first food blogger conference in the world and many still consider it the best. Started in 2009 in Seattle, Washington, the conference is now in its twelfth year.
The conference is not just oriented towards food bloggers. The IFBC caters to food bloggers, food writers, social media influencers, food brands, and PR companies.
The 2020 conference takes place November 12 – 15 in El Paso, Texas and will draw approximately 150 food bloggers, writers, social media gurus, food industry members, and others for four days of content, excursions, fun, and food.
The Attendee Sponsor Dance
No, we are not organizing a real dance between our sponsors and attendees, although a Texas hoedown might be a good idea. We are referring to the reality that our sponsors support the IFBC in hopes of getting blog and social media exposure while our attendees often hope to meet sponsors to form relationships that might lead to paid work.
We believe we have a novel and beneficial method of matching these partners. In 2020, our citizen bloggers, media, and influencers can choose to receive a $150 or $300 discount off the conference registration price in returning for publishing one or two blog posts, Instagram stories, or videos about 2020 sponsors. You get to choose your sponsors and your subject matter. We will send your contact information and posts to the sponsors so they can choose to communicate with you if they wish.
Attendees win by receiving a discounted registration and by connecting with two (or more) sponsors of their choice. Sponsors win by recognizing in advance the IFBC will produce a minimum quantity of exposure, which they will need to earn at the conference via their presence, and will get connected to bloggers who show an interest in their brand or product.
About El Paso
El Paso is an amazing city. It is now known as "a city reborn," because it takes old tradition and mixes in modern amenities. El Paso is a zestful melting pot of culture that dates back hundreds of years. The "Sun City" has a way of life and community like no other because it is set amid Mexico and the Southwest. Take everything you love about Texas and combine it with the unique culture of Native Americans and Mexico, giving you the best combination of Texas, Southwest, and Mexican cuisine in the world.
Conference Venue & Host Hotel
Our conference venue and host hotel is the brand new (opening Summer 2020) Paso del Norte Hotel (10 Sheldon Ct, El Paso, TX), the premier luxury hotel in El Paso. For more than 100 years, the tapestry of El Paso has been woven in, through and around the Hotel Paso del Norte. We have an excellent rate of only $149 and you can book your room at the group rate by clicking here. Book by Oct. 3, 2020 to secure the group rate.
Air Transportation
The El Paso International Airport is the largest airport in West Texas, served by seven different airlines offering 14 direct flight destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Our host hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle; just call 915 534-3000 when you arrive.
Previous Conferences
The IFBC started in 2009 in Seattle. Click on the links below for archives of previous years.
- IFBC 2019 Juneau: Agenda | Sponsors | Speakers
- IFBC 2018 New Orleans: Agenda | Sponsors | Speakers
- IFBC 2017 Sacramento: Agenda | Sponsors
- IFBC 2016 Sacramento: Agenda
- IFBC 2015 Seattle: Agenda
- IFBC 2014 Seattle: Agenda
- IFBC 2013 Seattle: Agenda
- IFBC 2012 Portland: Agenda
- IFBC 2011 Santa Monica
- IFBC 2011 New Orleans
- IFBC 2010 Seattle
- IFBC 2009 Seattle
Conference Organizer
The International Food Blogger Conference is organized by Zephyr Conferences, the organizer of five food, wine, and beer conferences. (In addition to the IFBC, you might consider joining the Wine Bloggers Conference.) In reality, the folks at Zephyr are simply a bunch of active travelers who have been running tours around the world for 20 years as part of Zephyr Adventures. Their love for wine, beer, and food travel got them into conference organizing in the same industries and, eventually, the creation of their sister company Taste Vacations which runs wine, beer, and food tours that leave the physical activity at home.
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À propos de Gloria Gaynor
Gaynor, a steel-throated R&B belter, helped kick-start the disco movement with "Never Can Say Goodbye" and the ever popular "I Will Survive." Hard times may have befallen most soul survivors, but Gaynor still releases an album from time to time and does well on the international club circuit. On a historical note, she is one of the first performers to release special remixed 12" singles to a dance-crazed public.
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This is an eccentric book.
Mark Somos has written a challenging and fascinating book. Secularisation and the Leiden Circle is to be commended for its topic (the much maligned origins and process of secularisation), for the author's depth and breadth of knowledge and for his impressive research and analysis of the source material.
Over the last twenty years Richard Bentley's star has, if not exactly risen, then at least been mapped.
It is a brave man who would take on the job of writing a history of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire between 1493 and 1806. Many historians would maintain that neither Germany nor even German national consciousness (certainly not German nationalism) existed during this period; as for the Holy Roman Empire, there is a long-running dispute over what it actually amounted to.
Cultures of Knowledge: An Intellectual Geography of the Seventeenth-Century Republic of Letters / ed. Howard Hotson
Network studies are fashionable today, both in the sciences and in the humanities, witness the ever-increasing research grants, books, articles, and calls for papers about knowledge exchange that circulate globally. Scientists working in artificial intelligence, engineering, statistics, and computational linguistics have been doing network analysis for a long time.
The Material Letter in Early Modern England: Manuscript Letters and the Culture and Practices of Letter-Writing, 1512-1635 / James Daybell
The art of making and using invisible ink, James Daybell informs us, was both described in printed books of secrets and manuscript recipe books and practised by letter-writers in early modern England (pp. 166–8).
Consumption and Gender in the Early Seventeenth-Century Household The World of Alice Le Strange / Jane Whittle, Elizabeth Griffiths
Where does the history of consumption happen? The answer would be easy for the history of production: the workplace. Historians can use a well-understood taxonomy to organise their research: the farm, the factory, the office and so on. The history of consumption has never had this precision, thanks to the less location-specific nature of consuming.
The Ottoman Empire, over the course of its existence, evolved a cultural synthesis of strands coming from its Arab, Persian and Byzantine antecedents, as well as the folk culture of its constituent populations. Culinary traditions were part of this legacy, and the taste for sweets an ever popular and refined element, constituting a repertoire extending into modern Turkey and the Middle East.
Animal Encounters: Human and Animal Interaction in Britain from the Norman Conquest to World War I / Arthur MacGregor
I must preface this review by saying that I feel the discussion of human-animal interactions has been lacking a book like this for some time. From the outset, this book is fundamentally more than historical in its impact. The topics discussed, and so vividly illustrated, are anthropological assessments for the modern world, using history as base data.
Over 40 years ago, Robert Darnton proposed to evaluate the Enlightenment from its authors' perspectives. After all, he observed, they were 'men of flesh and blood, who wanted to fill their bellies, house their families, and make their way in the world'.(1) But with what did they fill their bellies, and when, and how much?


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Pregnancy Complications: PPROM, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and more / Re: STM- 1.1cm cervix at 25 weeks« on: June 26, 2019 at 06:53 AM »
I'm sorry to hear your in such an anxious situation. I myself had an emergency cerclage at 22 weeks. I am based in Canberra and have had many discussions with the two obs in charge of my care about women having great success with pegestsrone pessaries on their own. I have been on them myself 12 weeks since my op and believe they have really made a difference. There is a fair bit of research out there about there effects. Wishing you the very best and that Bub stays put as long as possible x


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Trait: Yandere
Traits > Personality > Yandere
This character is a yandere.
Yandere is a Japanese term for a person who is initially very loving and gentle to someone before their devotion becomes destructive in nature, often through violence. Yandere characters are mentally unstable, often using extreme violence as an outlet for their emotions.
Unlike Yangire characters, yandere characters' actions are motivated by love.