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Reef Repair Ingredients
Ingredient safety is of paramount importance to us here at Reef Repair. We simply do not and will not sacrifice product safety or quality for cheaper ingredients. We work diligently every day to ensure you, "our customers" don't have to worry and that you will always receive cruelty-free, sustainably sourced, 100% natural and ocean friendly, coral reef safe products in your mailbox!
With that said we thought it would be helpful to outline our most commonly inquired about ingredients and why we use them.
Aqua (Water)
Use: Filler
We use reverse osmosis to filter all water found in our products. Our water is also treated to remove minerals, irons, heavy metals, and other pollutants. Our water is also regularly safety tested to ensure that near-zero bacteria are found in it.
Used in: Everything
Behentrimonium Chloride
Use: Conditioning agent
Derived naturally from Rapeseed oil, it is used as an excellent conditioner and anti-static agent leaving your hair tangle free and soft.
Used in: Conditioner bars
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea butter)
Use: Emollient
This natural butter comes from the Shea nut. It is rich in fatty acids and it has excellent moisturizing abilities, fantastic for the skin and hair; adding hydration and softness.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50, Lip balm, Shampoo and body bars
Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang Flower essential oil)
Use: Scents
Ylang Ylang essential oil is known to relieve stress, improve mood and enhance libido. It is often used in aromatherapy for its wonderful smell. All our essential oils are 100% natural, and steam distilled.
Used in: Ocean soap
Cera Alba (Beeswax)
Use: Thickener, Water resistance
This natural thickening agent comes from Bee's, it also adds moisture and natural water resistance to our SPF products. Our beeswax has not been treated and remains a golden yellow, smells of honey and has been sustainably sourced here in Thailand.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 50, Lip balm
Cetearyl Alcohol
Use: Emulsifier
Our Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty acid derived from coconut oil, it is used to stabilize emulsions and provides excellent emollient properties adding in a soft feel to our finished products.
Used in: Conditioner bars, Shampoo bars, Shampoo and body bars
Cetearyl Alcohol & Polysorbate 60 (Vegetable Emulsifying wax NF)
Use: Emulsifier
This naturally derived emulsifier is a natural wax made from coconut oil. It is safe to use on your skin and completely 100% safe for children, it helps produce a very stable emulsion that prevents your sunscreen from going watery or oily.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50, Shampoo bars, Conditioner bars
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot Fruit essential oil)
Use: Scents
Bergamot Fruit essential oil has a wonderfully refreshing aroma, great for eliminating bad odors, preventing infections and killing germs. All our essential oils are 100% natural and steam distilled.
Used in: Ocean soap
Citrus medica limonum (Lemon Peel essential oil)
Use: Scents
A lovely and refreshing scent great for preventing bacteria growth on the skin and providing anti-oxidants that freshen and brighten.
Used in: Ocean Soap
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine essential oil)
Use: Scents
This tangy, citrus scent is known for its stimulating, energizing effect, stimulating your hair follicles to brighten and improve your hair and scalp condition.
Used in: Conditioner bars
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut essential oil)
Use: Scent
This lovely aroma reminds you of summer at the beach. Its also helps to moisturize the skin and protect against UV rays, as well as provides other healing properties.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50, Shampoo bars, Shampoo and body bars
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut oil)
Use: Emollient, UV Protection
This oil provides excellent moisture retention and conditioning, as well as being an anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial oil. Our coconut oil is a high quality, cold-pressed, virgin oil that has been sustainably made and sourced in Thailand.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50, Shampoo and body bars, Ocean soap
Ethylhexylglycerin & Propanediol
Use: Preservative
Highly effective, extremely gentle, eco-friendly preservative, it protects against bacteria, moulds and yeast. It also acts as a humectant, retaining moisture in the skin.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 50, Shampoo bars, Conditioner bars
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus Leaf essential Oil)
Use: Scent
This essential oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, it is known to help fevers and fight congestion, but also provides anti-bacterial properties protecting against bacteria and fighting infections.
Used in: Ocean Soap
Use: Humectant
This acts as a Humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin, it also helps the products glide on your skin more easily and effectively.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 50, Conditioner bars
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate & Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
Use: Emulsifier
This is a high-performance, natural, PEG-free emulsifier made from the esters of glycerin and the fatty acids of coconut oil. Its is a very stable oil in water emulsifier, good for sensitive skin and 100% biodegradable.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 50
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Use: Thickener
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride may sound scary but it is 100% natural organic compound used for hair detangling. It also coats the hair to provide anti-static with no frizz properties and helps to leave the hair soft and smooth.
Used in: Conditioner bars
Hydrolyzed Silk
Use: Protein
This protein is extracted from soybean, oatmeal, corn and wheat, it has moisturizing properties. Helps nourish and restore damaged hair.
Used in: Conditioner bars
Kaolin (clay)
Use: Cleansing
This natural clay is excellent for drawing oils and dirt from skin and hair leaving it clean, conditioned and soft. It is an excellent natural shampoo, it can also help to strengthen the roots and boost the circulation to the scalp thus promoting hair growth.
Used in: Conditioner bars, Shampoo bars, Ocean soap
Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
Use: Saponification
A combination of Sodium Hydroxide (also known as caustic soda) and water, this is essential in soap making as it is the agent that makes the soap hard, this process is known as "saponification".
None of the Sodium Hydroxide remains present in the final product 1.
Used in: Shampoo and body bars, Ocean Soap
Mentha piperita (Peppermint essential Oil)
Use: Scent
A steam distilled essential oil fantastic for its cooling and soothing abilities.
Used in: Lip balm, Ocean Soap
Use: Colour
A natural stone mineral used to add colour to our soaps.
Used in: Ocean Soap
Olea Europaea (Olive fruit oil)
Use: Antioxidant
Olive fruit oil plant extract is extremely rich in antioxidants, an effective moisturizing oil and provides excellent conditioning for the skin and hair.
Used in: Ocean Soap, Shampoo and Body bars, Shampoo bars, Conditioner bars
Optiphen plus (Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol & Sorbic acid)
Use: Preservative
This preservative is 100% naturally derived from plants, it provides broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and molds. Is it really important to use a good preservative when dealing with any products containing water (such as our sunscreen) or any products that come into contact with water (such as our shampoo and conditioner bars) and helps improve the shelf life of finished products.
Optiphen plus preservative is completely safe for coral reefs, marine life, and your skin.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30
Oryza Sativa (Rice bran oil)
Use: Moisturizer
High in vitamins E and B, and rich in omega-9 fatty acids, this oil has so many fantastic benefits for skin, such as evening out skin tones, preventing fine lines and wrinkles, and providing hydration. It makes for an extra powerful conditioning agent and creamy soap lather.
Used in: Ocean soap
Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5)
Use: Protein
Panthenol locks in moisture and improves your hairs shine, softness, and strength, protecting it against damage caused by heat, styling and the environment.
Used in: Conditioner bars
Persea Gratissima (Avocado oil)
Use: Moisturizer, UV Protection
This oil is high in vitamins A, D and E which help to moisturize your skin and protect you from damaging UV rays, as well as repair skin damage. This light oil is easily absorbed and does not feel heavy or greasy on the skin.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 50
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot kernel oil)
Use: Moisturizer, UV Protection
This is a light, quick-absorbing oil packed with Vitamins E and A and rich in Omegas. It protects from UV rays, repairs damaged skin, provides nourishment and moisture to the skin leaving it smooth and hydrated.
Used in: Lip balm
Ricinus Communis (castor oil)
Use: Moisturizer
Castor oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as it is said to provide moisture and conditioner for hair and scalp, as well as protecting against dandruff and hair loss. It also provides a stable lather in soaps.
Used in: Shampoo and Body bars, Shampoo bars, Ocean Soap
Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry seed oil)
Use: Moisturizer, UV Protection
This oil is extremely high in Vitamin E, a property that is great for repairing skin damage, fighting wrinkles, moisturizing and hydrating the skin. It also provides one of the highest natural SPF ratings of any oil found so far in nature. It is essentially one of the best oils that can be used for your skin.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50
Shorea Robusta (Sal seed butter)
Use: Emollient
Sal butter comes from the Shorea tree, it is an "often unheard of" butter that has many wonderful benefits for the hair. It provides nourishments, protects against hair loss and breakage, and enhances elasticity.
Used in: Conditioner bars
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Use: Surfactant
This extremely mild cleanser is a sodium salt derived from the fatty ester of coconut oil, it provides a very stable lather for our shampoo. It is mild enough to be used on babies as it does not sting if it gets into the eyes.
Used in: Shampoo bars
Sodium Gluconate
Use: Stabilizer, chelating agent
This natural chelating agent stabilizes products and protects them from discoloration, adds preservative qualities, acts as a pH regulator and humectant. It is derived from glucose and is 100% safe and biodegradable.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 50
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Use: Surfactant
A natural gentle detergent cleanser that is great for the hair and is 100% biodegradable. It is an extremely safe surfactant that allows oil, water, and dirt to mix to help clean hair and skin. It boosts lathers and is also a great conditioning agent.
Used in: Shampoo bars
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Use: (Surfactant)
This anionic cleanser derived from plant amino acids helps to clean the skin with natural fatty acids that remove dirt. It is a gentle cleanser that is soft for the skin and hair and adds a fine lather to our shampoo.
Used in: Shampoo bars
Stearic acid (thickener/stabilizer)
Use: Thickener, stabilizer
This is used as a thickening agent and stabilizer in our products but it also helps with removing dirt, sweat and excess sebum from the hair. The Stearic acid we use occurs naturally in vegetable fats if 100% safe for children and biodegradable.
Used in: Shampoo bars, Conditioner bars
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa seed butter)
Use: Emollient
This amazing butter comes from the Cacao bean, it has a chocolate smell and is the main ingredient in chocolate, it is such a fantastic product in cosmetics due to its antioxidant properties. It is also high in fatty acids so makes for a rich moisturizer and nourishes, protects and adds condition and shine to your hair.
Used in: Shampoo bars
Vanilla Plantifolia (vanilla essential oil)
Use: Scent
This essential oil provides a warm, sweet scent whilst also being anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and an anti-oxidant.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50
Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano)
Use: UV active ingredient
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral, and when combined with oxygen molecules, forms Zinc Oxide. This mineral provides a high level of broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, and in fact, it is the highest performing sun protection ingredient or mineral we have yet to find.
Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano) is a 100% safe ingredient as it does not get absorbed into the skin but instead forms a protective layer on top of your skin that protects you against the sun's rays. In its non-Nano form is cannot be absorbed by coral reefs and does not do any damage to them so is, therefore, the best active ingredient to use when going in the ocean or near coral reefs.
Other benefits include treating rashes and sunburn, locks moisture into the skin, prevents skin aging and is antibacterial.
Used in: Sunscreen SPF 20, Sunscreen SPF 30, Sunscreen SPF 50, Lip balm


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A Culinary Tour of Europe | Must Try European Snacks in 14 Different European Cities
If someone were to ask you what European cuisine was, what would you say? It's not an easy question, is it? That's because Europe is a large and diverse continent with so many unique cultures…View Post

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Interactive Immersive Classroom Ltd initially started off as a first-year university project that was developed by students at Backstage Academy in Wakefield. As part of the module, students were presented a concept by Enquire Learning Trust (ELT) that integrated advanced technologies, similar to virtual reality (VR), into a business or learning environment.
The idea developed by the IIC Team, used VR workflows to create some of the most advanced visual stimulation possible within a group setting to support education-based learning.
The concept, being so innovative, was used to invite students to pitch their ideas on how it could work. Representatives from ELT agreed that the system would change teaching and that if the team would carry out several feasibility tests, they may be interested in investing in the product.
ELT were so impressed with the results from the feasibility study that they wanted to incorporate more rooms through its schools and commissioned five installations.
Taking this positive feedback Production Park in Wakefield created a business that would put the theory behind Interactive Immersive Classroom into practice. Andy Delmaine was appointed as Project Manager for the business that would create and then commercialise the model, providing schools and academies with the technology and infrastructure to provide these unique learning spaces.
Andy comments: "Children are growing up with technology, they know no different. Creating an environment where they are able to immerse themselves into a world that is built around them makes the learning experience all the more engaging.
"Using a single room, we are able to show how a series of projectors can be used to create a 360-degree enclosure. So, students can come into class, sit in the middle of the room and feel like they are a part of the world or scenario that they are learning about. It provides a context that is simply not possible through any other method!"
Although the theory was there, it had to work in practice if schools, academies and other organisations were to invest in the business and turn an idea into a profitable organisation that would have a sustainable future.
In order to test the system, the team from Production Park borrowed equipment from Backstage Academy to create a room that would be set up in their offices in South Kirkby to show how the projectors would work when they were installed. This also allowed for the tech to be tweaked and for necessary updates to be completed.
Providing this space that would show the 360 content in action and give those that were interested with a taste of what was to come was a positive step forward, but this was only a temporary solution and the team were aware that investment would be required if they were to showcase the true capabilities of the Interactive Immersive Classroom and what it could deliver.
It was at this point that the team acknowledging that to move to the next stage the company would need practical business support and also funding, so they approached AD:VENTURE.
Setting out a detailed plan and future projections for the business, the team were able to access the advice and guidance needed to put a proper plan into place. This would be used to pitch the idea to other education outlets and also to streamline the message and make presenting the concept in practice simpler.
Following the practical support, Interactive Immersive Classroom also secured £11,000 in match-funding, which was used to purchase the correct projectors that would allow for the system to be perfectly optimised.
For the first time, the concept became a reality and schools, academies and businesses were welcomed to Production Park to see the true benefits of immersive spaces and what can be achieved when the technology is embraced in learning environments.
The first client to come on board and agree to install the system was ELT.
Focusing on the education sector, Interactive Immersive Classroom continues to work closely with ELT and since all feasibility checks have been completed the company has installed three systems into schools in Grimsby, Stockton on Tees and Manchester and have a further two planned.
With positive feedback from the schools that are using the system, the company is now exploring other sectors that could benefit from the technology including museums, retail, emergency services and other training providers.
Andy comments: "It's been a real rollercoaster of a journey; from college project to business model but we have made it. AD:VENTURE helped us all to realise that we were running with a solution that wasn't quite fit for purpose and that to take it to the next stage it needed to be shown at its best.
"They made it clear that we had to showcase the finished article, not a prototype and we are so pleased that they did. Seeing the idea in practice really is mind-blowing. The sky is literally the limit and to know that students get to explore new ways of learning in the space is really exciting!
Ready to start your AD:VENTURE?
Register your interest and one of our advisors will be happy to help…


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With no football to keep us going for the foreseeable future, many fans are turning their eyes to transfers, so the rumour mill is cranking up.
Marcelo Bielesa's Leeds United side currently sit in limbo at the top of the Championship table with nine games remaining, but no idea when they will be played.
So the transfer rumours are likely to be a staple of the next few weeks and given everyone's collective headspace, they could get very bizarre, very quickly - just as they did last summer when Leeds were linked with Gianluigi Buffon and Francesco Totti.
Needless to say, the two World Cup winners haven't been lining up for Leeds this season.
And while last summer brought about some of the more leftfield Leeds United transfer rumours we've seen for a while, they still have some distance to go to what was the most out-there Whites transfer rumour of all-time.
For that, it's back to 1987, where Leeds were festering in Division Two, five years after dropping out of the top flight.
Then-chairman Bill Fortherby was never lacking in ambition - indeed, he would soon return Leeds United to the top of English football - and this was never more evident than when he set his sites on Diego Maradona.
Happy birthday to Leeds legend Diego Maradona #lufc pic.twitter.com/16CVDReJX4— MrPaulRobinson (@MrPaulRobinson) October 30, 2017
The Argentine was then a year removed from his 'hand of god' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup and had just won Napoli's first ever Serie A title, lifting him to a deity-like status in the city.
Maradona had twice broken the transfer fee world record but that didn't put Fotherby off when he spoke to the player's agent, Jon Smith.
Fotherby, who passed away last year, gave his side of the story to the Daily Mail.
"Jon said, "Bill, you couldn't afford Maradona. No chance. Do you realise that you're talking £8million?"," he recalled.
"Everyone thought we were crazy. But I got Smith up to Leeds and we had lunch in the box, looking onto the pitch. "Look Bill," he said. "We're bringing him over for a match between England and the World XI. Now, the possibilities of him having a game at Leeds… what could you do?"
"I said we could fix it up with the city council, make it a big do. "But it mustn't leak out."
"We go have dinner after dropping him off. There are two people I know there, big Leeds fans. "We saw you at the airport. Who are you going to sign?" So I said, "All I'm going to say is, think of Evita". Soon we were getting phone calls from Buenos Aires about Maradona. Directors of Arsenal and Tottenham are asking: 'Are you going for b****y Maradona? Where have you got the money from?'".
When Bill Fotherby (RIP) had us believing we could sign Maradona.#lufc #80sleeds @DazKing1971 @ardo90_LUFC @daverowson @LeedsUnited_MAD @TheSquareBall @PhilHayYEP @100YearsOfLUFC @super_leeds70 @LUFC @FollowMeAndLUFC @lufcstats @WACCOE @JulianBarker111 @YEPSportsdesk pic.twitter.com/ifqXE5f5YP— LEEDS UTD MEMORIES (@LUFCHistory) March 14, 2019
Smith also gave his side of the story in his book The Deal.
"I thought I was just chatting amongst friends before the conversation took an unexpected turn," he wrote.
"'How's Diego?' asked Peter.
"'He's fine. We're doing a few bits and pieces with him. We helped get him his Coke deal - the black stuff, not the white stuff - and although we aren't that close to him, we're inside the camp.'
"'Ok. Think he'd sign for Leeds?'
"I was taken aback. 'Er... probably not. The weather isn't quite as good as Naples for starters.'
"'Yeah, but if we paid him a lot of money? And we arranged a big house, spared no expense, that sort of thing, what about then?'
"'I don't really know. Maybe.' I thought no more of it.
"But from that one answer, they leaked story after story to the press about how Maradona was weighing up a move to Leeds."
Needless to say, Maradona did not pitch up at Elland Road and would go on to win a second Scudetto at Napoli in 1990, before moving on to Sevilla in 1992. Short stints at Marcelo Bielsa's former side Newell's Old Boys and at Boca Juniors followed before he hung up his boots for good in 1997.
It took Fotherby another three years to get Leeds out of the second tier, but two years after that his side were crowned champions of England. Who needs Maradona when you've got Lee Chapman up front, anyway?


text: P3DM workshop proceeding and reports Posted On October 4, 2011 By Amanuel In Reports / This is a proceeding of an international conference on participatory mapping and reports of the process of building Participatory 3 Dimentional Models facilitated by MELCA-Ethiopia at its three project sites. Read the PDF file. MELCA's Newsletter Vol. 1 No. 3 Farmers' Knowledge and Agro-Biodiversity Described by Scholars as the Pillars to Food Security


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Delaware weather is a paradox. Literally, in three parts of the state, we can have three different types of weather in a single day. Yet, living in Delaware is becoming increasingly clearer as we approach the Spring and Summer months. Delaware is a state with very severe weather risk.
Unlike say Tornado Alley between the MId-West and the plains like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, etc.. Delaware is starting to see more and more of its a fair share of severe weather. In the last two years, we have had at least three recorded tornadoes. One an EF-2 last May on Memorial Day weekend down near Laurel. And it happened at night which is more terrifying and rare. The most common severe weather that Delaware's faces are thunderstorms, straight-line storms, and Derechos. I want to discuss Derechos.
In late June of 2012 Delaware and much of the lower half of the Mason-Dixon states experienced what is called a Derecho severe weather event. It started early in the morning out of thunderstorms in eastern Iowa. Derechos form because of elevated thunderstorms. They are, in a sense, strong thunderstorms that last hours and are damaging by the intensity of the size of the storm. They also spread over hundreds of miles.
The picture below shows how air billows upon a high-pressure system over the East Coast. This building of airflow above the front can lead to the formation of abnormally higher than the normal mixed layer that leads to intense Derechos.
Add in unbreathable heat and humidity and there is always the possibility of a Derecho of any kind in the Spring and Summer months.
The radar echo shows a progressive derecho forming as a bow that drops from NW to SE. Straight lines just move in one "straight" direction via the winds and upper-level jet.
The Derecho event in June of 2012 moved over 700 miles in 10 hours and killed 22 people and left hundreds of thousands without power.
We are sure to see something like this as storms are growing more powerful overheated Gulf moisture and heated ocean waters.


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Epoxy resin abstract art, Giclée printed on matte paper. Perfect for giving your home some fresh interior style.
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Big Brother contestant left house because of anxiety
A 28-year-old dog walker from Phoenix exited the Big Brother house Thursday after a confrontation with fellow houseguests left her "feeling nauseous all the time."
In an interview with The Desert Sun, Megan Lowder said her encounters with some of the men in the house made "my anxiety severe and I was starting to get physically ill. I was throwing up, I had diarrhea." Lowder added that she's particularly susceptible to panic attacks because of something that happened when she was in the Navy.
"When I was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, I was sexually assaulted and I got really bad PTSD from it," she told the newspaper, which circulates in her hometown of Cathedral City, California.
During Thursday's episode, fellow houseguest Josh Martinez yelled at Lowder after the Head of Household competition and called her a "snake" and a "bully." He later accused her of "disgusting" game play. When Cody Nickson won head of household, he nominated Lowder for elimination.
"I have no idea still to this day, [I] do not know why he went after me like that," Lowder said of Martinez to The Desert Sun. "Cody did as well and Mark [Jansen], but Mark wasn't as bad."
After exiting the house, Lowder read online accusations about making a racist comment. She denied it.
"I was expecting to have one of the funnest summers of my life. I did have fun. I had a great time until all that just got the best of me," she said.
Big Brother began its 19th season on Wednesday. Lowder's departure will be addressed in Sunday's episode.


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The following articles of the Civil Code of the Argentine Republic, hereby transcribed, establish the nature of public property and regulate the use of environments where sport fishing is practiced.
Article 2340. Public property includes
2nd. Inland seas, bays, coves/inlets, harbors and anchorages;
3rd. Rivers and river beds, other natural watercourses and all waters that have or that might become suitable for general public use, including underground aquifers, without affecting the right of private owners to extract underground water as needed and within the law;
4th. Ocean beaches and inland river banks, which include the range of the floodplain; this is the area flooded during normal high tide or during the daily EBB tide;
5th. Navigable lakes and their lake beds;
6th. Existing or newly formed islands that are not private property, within the territorial sea, rivers, or in navigable lakes;
Art. 2341. Private persons have the right to use and enjoy public property belonging to the State or States, but will be subject to the provisions listed in this Code and to the general or local bylaws.


text: Oops. I'm going to be one of the speakers at the next Portland Perl Mongers meeting. I'm doing a "lighting talk" on software that's still in development and has no documentation. I'm going to look pretty stupid giving a talk on vaporware so I've been working my tail off trying to finish the software. It's going to be cool, though. At the end of the talk, I'll give a little demo of how an artificially intelligent character in a game might behave under conditions it's never experienced. On the off chance that you're interested in Perl, you might want to come down and take a look.


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Filet Mignon - Chef's Reserve Wagyu Beef - .8 - .92 Lb
The Chef's Reserve Steaks are some of the most marbled and perfect steaks we get, with extra dry aging time. There are only a few from each animal so they are super limited, but rest assured they will not disappoint!
We've partnered with one of our closest charcuterie producers, A Small Good, in Rockport, Maine to bring this very exclusive and amazing pastured Wagyu Beef down to NYC.
Price per steak - .8 - .92 Lb avg. weight
All products are portioned and packed in a sterile environment with constant sanitation and health managerial oversight. Depending on availability items may be delivered frozen.
Vendor: Grass-Fed Wagyu Beef


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This years' celebrations of people affected by depression and exposure to extreme stress levels happens on 12th June.
This year's appreciation of depression overcomers precedes the Mental Health Month, that is May. Also, June doubling up as Men's Health Month should be of special interest, especially seeing the recent inhumane actions of our men against the fairer gender – our sisters, which was paradoxically involving love. This calls for a keen relook at some of the issues that drive humanity to the core – exposing these cannibalistic tendencies.This year's theme is anchored around compassion, with healing, guidance and provision as the key goals of the celebration.The rallying call for this year is "Shall We? #OneLastTime"As we look forward to bridging relationships, love and reconnecting with lost friends, let's remember the ones on the edge, the dying souls not certain about making it one more day.World Depression Day is observed worldwide on June 12 through local, regional and national World Depression Day commemorative events and programs.Activities include:
Officials World Depression Day remembrance of all victims.
Public service announcements and press statements.
Educational lectures and the distribution of research papers on depression and mental health issues.Awards to individuals or organizations who made significant contributions in managing depression issues.
This Year's World Depression Day Campaign, #OneLastTime, is an initiative of All Around Africa (AAA) and Mzuka Kibao. The (partner organization) is another organization that is proactive in promoting World Happy Depression Day.
World Depression Day is a global observance and not a public holiday.Background
Depression affects people from all walks of life, no matter what their background. It can affect people of all ages as well.
300 million people around the world have depression, according to the World Health Organization
Nearly 50 percent of all people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
It's estimated that 15 percent of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime.
Unfortunately, there's still a stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and some people view disorders such as depression as a weakness. But, similar to the way anyone can develop certain physical health issues, mental health issues aren't always preventable.Understanding the latest depression statistics could increase awareness about mental health. Recognizing how widespread it is could also help reduce the stigma—which might encourage more people to seek treatment.


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Spring Break and Why Balance is Far From Easy
I had this vision of Spring Break that was full of adventure and fun. I had plotted out activities we'd undertake each day. I got all crafty and wrote out a card that said, "Spring Break Day #1" on the outside with our first fun activity on the inside, and pinned it to the bulletin board. The kids got home from school, so excited, loved the card, and I felt like YES! I GOT THIS! We may not be going anywhere fancy, but I'm sure going to give them a Spring Break to remember!
And then the vomit started.
I'll spare the details, but I can sum it up by sharing that I was THISCLOSE to just chucking (pun intended) the couch out the front door. Movie night and sleepover in the living room turned into kids sleeping on the floor close to the bathroom, with towels and bucket all over the place.
Those cute Spring Break cards I made? I never got past day one.
As disappointing as it was to not be partaking in any grand adventure, I have been grateful that I am in a position to be home with my kids when they need me. Working from home has its advantages, and this is one of them. I was able to put work aside when my kids needed me, and not have to worry about calling in to work, missing a day of pay, finding childcare if I wasn't able to get someone to cover my shift…
But it wasn't easy. Balance is never easy.
I have been juggling all week. Taking turns between comforting a sick child, working on client projects, cleaning up after sick kids, laundry…
It hasn't stopped.
24 hours of non-stop caregiving, because of course most of the fun parts of this illness have happened at night. Crying out of exhaustion because of a pretty long to-do list with deadlines that are creeping closer quicker than I'd like, but it's midnight and there are three kids laying on top of me.
I want to put my laptop away, ignore those deadlines, and hold them close, comforting them.
I want to find that balance.
I want to be a mom who is present, patient, and kind. I want to be an attentive wife who isn't quick to snap when she's frustrated. I want to be a perfect housekeeper who always has the dishes done and a home cooked meal ready for every meal. I want to be a successful business owner who brings in amazing clients doing work that I love.
Even on the days where I somehow start to find a way to balance it all…somebody throws up all over me and I have to shift my plans. Whether it's literally or figuratively.
Balance. Some days balance just means that I remain upright and make it through the day.
It's that perfectionist in me. Trying to be everything for everybody at all times.
So putting that goals of balance aside, and focusing on my reason for everything – these little people who need me. And maybe that's really what balance is all about. Just being able to prioritize and be who you need to be in that moment. And this moment, I'm diving deep into mom-duty, and feeling grateful for the exhaustion and the struggle.
And hey, there's always next Spring Break!


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The Alderwood Townhome
Property ID: 1480, Townhouse.
Base Price: $177,350
1,150 sqft112
The Alderwood is an 1150 SF one bedroom ranch townhome with an open floor plan. This plan is designed for narrower lot sizes.
Note: Photos may show upgrades or options not included in base price.
"All Info Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed"
Price does not include lot. Home and lot price available once a lot has been chosen.
- Large en-suite master bath w/ 4' x 3' shower w/ door, and large walk-in closet
- Mud room and coat closet off of the garage
- First floor laundry room
- ½ bath w/ pedestal sink
- Covered patio off of the living room
- 756 SF of basement finish includes full bath, 1 bedroom and closet, office and rec room
- Office has double all glass French doors
- Granite kitchen counters with stainless steel undermount sink
- Pull out kitchen faucet
- 82" kitchen center island
- Onyx bath tops w/ double vanities in the master bath
- Birch cabinets
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring in kitchen, entries, dining and great room
- Brushed nickel door hardware
- R-23 BIBS insulation
- 2×4 walls 16" on center w/ OSB sheathing
- Maintenance free exterior
- Sod and underground sprinklers
- 92% energy efficient gas furnace
- 50 gallon gas water heater
- Stainless steel appliances including the refrigerator
- 9' flat ceilings throughout


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Dr. Nate Kloosterman, DPT, PT, OCS
Read Dr. Nate's Bio
Nate earned his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. He is a board-certified Physical Therapist with the advanced designation of orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS). He has extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy including a trigger point dry needling certification.
Nate has been involved in teaching at Andrews University for the differential diagnosis in the doctor of
Nate founded PhysioPoint Therapy and Wellness in January of 2014. He enjoys spending time with family, biking, skiing, playing golf and participating in community events.
Dr. Andy Jellema, PT, DPT, CMTPT
Read Dr. Andy's Bio
He is an avid runner and has competed at the state and national levels both in high school and college. During his career as a runner, Andy has dealt with a handful of injuries that both motivated his professional development, but also allow him to connect with his clients. Andy enjoys working with clients of various types but has a particular interest in clients dealing with dizziness and orthopedic issues.
When he's not in the clinic or furthering his education, Andy enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children.
Dr. Matt Gentry, DPT, PT
Read Dr. Matt's Bio
Matt grew up in Oregon and attended Stanford University on a wrestling scholarship, where he received a degree in human biology. After graduation, Matt coached Division I wrestling at Stanford while also competing internationally on the Canadian Olympic team which culminated in representing Canada at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. After retiring from competition following a fifth-place finish in the London Olympics, he and his wife relocated to the Midwest.
Matt received his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Governor State University and was nominated by the faculty for the Alpha Eta Honor Society which is the Allied Health Professionals' national honor society for academic and professional excellence. Dr. Matt has an interest in serving clients with sports performance needs, orthopedic conditions, and pediatric clients with neurological conditions. He now resides in Manteno, Illinois with his wife and three small children.
Curtis Munday , PTA
Read Curtis's Bio
Curtis earned his degree from Ivy Tech community college and practices as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). He has experience working with clients of all ages and a variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. He also has extensive training and expertise in Pilates and Redcord suspension therapy and works closely with other therapists at PhysioPoint.In his free time, Curtis enjoys living an active lifestyle consisting of sports and working out. He makes time for these activities when he is not studying. He is currently continuing his education in pursuit of his doctorate degree in physical therapy.
Patty Lukasik, OFFICE MANAGER
Read Patty's Bio
Patty is a key team member at PhysioPoint as she runs the front office operations including scheduling and handling insurance claims. She is always happy to help verify your insurance benefits and navigate the often times confusing world of health insurance.
Patty is a Northwest Indiana native who enjoys spending time outdoors, (especially when it's warm outside.) When she is not serving our therapy clients at the office she can be found riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle, gardening or spending time with husband and their three grown children.
Christine Vander Laan, CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Read Christine's Bio
Christine received her Bachelor of Arts from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. She enjoys working with the clients at PhysioPoint, and loves watching them move better & feel better. When she's not working, Christine enjoys working out, traveling, & spending time with friends & family.


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Archive for February 2011
Clipart Tutorial – Design Elements & Licensing
Welcome to the Funny Graphic T-Shirts clipart tutorial. 1) Does the image fit your design? In regards to the image fitting the design, use your artistic judgment and ask yourself, "does this particular image reinforce my message,"? "Does the the image fit the personality or style preference of my target audience,"? "Do the colors fit…Read More


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March 22, 2019
Principal Notes:
Tuition Incentive Expires in 10 days!!! Register now! Let us know how you like the new format of the newsletter. Lenten service projects need your support.
What's Happening at St. William in the Next Week
|Friday, March 22nd
|End of Third Quarter
Fish Fry 4-8 p.m.
|Saturday, March 23rd
|Pancake Breakfast/Open House 9 a.m.
|Wednesday, March 26th
|Mass 8 a.m.
Hot Lunch- Chicken Strips
|Friday, March 29th
|Report Cards Available
Vacation Begins
Fish Fry 4-8 p.m.
|Friday, April 5th
|Fish Fry 4-8 p.m.
|Monday, April 8th
|Classes Resume
School Registration/Tuition Assistance
Attached to the newsletter is a letter detailing the steps to complete registration for the 2019-2020 school year. Please remember that in order to receive the early registration incentive, you must have completed the registration process by April 1st. Also, please make sure that you complete the entire "Tuition Contract". Our registration forms are on the school website and/or in the school office.
Open House Signs Returned
Please return the open house sign to school next week. We are going to use this again for upcoming events. You are welcome to give them to us at drop off time or bring them into the school office. We appreciated everyone taking them and helping us to advertise our Pancake Breakfast/Open House. You are welcome to keep the stand. If the stand it bent, we do have additional ones for the next time that they are used.
St. Joseph Day Celebration
What a wonderful celebration this was including being able to join with so many of our dads and grandfathers at mass on Wednesday. A special thank you to Cyndy Marsh and Lisa Collias who coordinated the event and the reception afterwards. Thank you as well to Steve Kiryakoza who put together the Power Point with the dads and their children. There were lots of smiles in the room while watching Power Point. We have so very much to be grateful for.
Easter Meal
Attached to the newsletter is information regarding our annual Easter Meal. If you have already not done so, please complete the form and return to school by Wednesday, March 20th. Thank you.
Help Needed
We do have an informational table for school set up at the Fish Fry. We need our parents at the time to answer questions and to invite our guests and potential new students to the Pancake breakfast. It's only 2 hours of your time. Please go to the link below and sign up:
I thank Christine Roe for being at the table last week and Jen Kalis for coming this week. We still need someone from 6-8 p.m. this week. For the children of any parent who works the table, they are able to have a dress down day on the Monday following.
There was a great article in the Spinal Column about the St. William Fish Fry. Click on the link below to see the write up.
The yearbook is still being completed but is available for pre order on the company website. Books are $20 and all books ordered before April 29th will qualify for free shipping to the school. They will arrive for distribution before Memorial Day. Please go to the following website to place your order:
Bookmark Winners
Our students have been enjoying many fun activities during the month of March in celebration of reading month. This week they participated in a bookmark contest. Winners of the contest included the following students:
Colin Cassidy JK
Tobin Hindersman K
William Roe Gr. 1
Natalia Mull Gr. 2
Samantha Kenyon Gr. 3
Mia Virga Gr. 4
Congratulations to these students.
Welcome, Will and Family
The Anderson family has joined our St. William Catholic School family. We welcomed Will into our 6th grade this week. We are happy to have his family with us.
CYO Camps
Included below is a link detailing information regarding CYO camps for the weeks of summer. Check it out if interested. Camp registration is now open.
DQ Day
Thank you for supporting Children's Miracle Network on the DQ free cone day. The students from our school donated approximately $350 to this charity. The owners were humbled by and thankful for your generosity. And the children were able to enjoy an ice cream treat. It was a special day- dads, donuts and DQ.


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RocIDEA Connection in collaboration w/ RocCity Coalition, Rochester Young Professionals and 540WMain Communiversity presents:
Introduction to Intersectional Feminism
Thurs. Jan 10th // 6pm-8pm
Carlson MetroCenter YMCA
This FREE event is a provoking and engaging community driven workshop on intersectional feminism.
Through presentation, Q&A, and small group discussion this workshop will unpack the concepts of identity, intersectionality and feminism through a historical, political, and social lense.
Register here: https://rocideafeminism.app.rsvpify.com
*Open to adults of all ages and gender expressions
**Registration is preferred for planning purposes ***childcare and ASL interpreting provided


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Bolivian lowlands
Lowlands in Bolivia means hot temperatures. At this time of year some 35°C need to be expected at least.
Parque Nacional Madidi
Our first day into the Madidi rain forest started with an 8 hour boat trip along the Río Tuichi starting in Rurrenabaque. It was raining all day at 20°C. Not exactly what we had expected. Everything was soaking wet and never really dried up for the next couple of days in this humid climate.
While animals are hard to spot in the dense forest, the flora is beautiful and impressive.
On the way east we stopped at Chuchini Reserve near Trinidad and took a boat trip on Río Ibare down to Río Mamoré (which ends up in the Amazon at some point north). We spotted some pink river dolphins (impossible to picture) and a few other animals.
As soon as we took the turnoff in San Ramon, it felt like being in another world, or at least another country. Every village name starts with "San", the houses look better, the landscape predominantely consists of small hills. As a consequence the road takes more turns (as opposed to the flat straight lines in the rest of the lowlands) and is in perfect condition for endless miles. A rare sight in Bolivia where the roads hardly ever remain as intended for more than a mile.
In this region a number of Jesuit missions had been established in the 18th century and many of them have been restored in the late 20th century. These churches are mainly built from wood and look distinctly different than anything else in South America.
The entire country is fully decorated with propaganda for Evo Morales who aims to be reelected for president this weekend. Demonstrations like these are rumored to pay for people to attend.
Propaganda for the opposition is a rare sight but does exist.
Towards Brazil
The road from San Ignacio de Velasco to Brazil is a typical jungle dirt road which goes in a pretty straight line along the border.
The border crossing was an almost too relaxed experience. The Bolivian military standing at the border would just let us pass through without further ado and without any clue as to where the migration office is located. So we had to turn around and find the migration and customs offices on different ends of the town some 5 miles before the border. Similar story on the Brazilian side where the customs office had already closed by 4:45pm. So we spent the night at a lonely bar at the border, got our vehicle imported the next morning and got our entry stamps in Cáceres an hour's drive from the border.


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Schools for Art Therapy wards teachings based on the methods of therapy, art has now found its way in mending psychologically distressed patients. Art therapy schools offer this course to students that are inclined to achieve a degree in art as well as psychology.
Programs and Degrees offered in various schools for Art Therapy inculcates knowledge with the adoration of art that feeds fuel to the desire of creating, inspiring and building beautiful pieces of art. Highly skilled Professors and Instructors drive students to achieve. Selection for the Best Schools for Art Therapy Extensive search for the best accredited art therapy is a must, and should not be compromised. A good art therapy program will only be accredited when it has undergone accreditation under the American Art Therapy Association. The process of approval for art schools is extensive, yet uncomplicated. As long as an art school has achieved accreditation from boards such as: Registered Art Therapy (ATR) and Art Therapy Credential Board (ATBC), just to name a few, then a student is confident that the school for art therapy chosen is definitely worth one's time, money and effort. Qualifying Requirements for Art Therapists As Schools for Art Therapy become more common, it is common that licensing is required upon practice of the degree. Mental health patients are the ones who benefit most when it comes to art therapy, and it is up to the art therapist to make sure that he or she is competent to assist in the wellness of the patient. Complete certification must be witnessed and achieved from accreditation and certification boards as this stands as concrete evidence of right to practice art therapy on patients. Hours of post-graduate duty hours are required before completion of the course is culminated. Both Schools for Art Therapy and students both discover the benefits associated with art therapy. Along with strict supervision by art therapists, patients' wellness through expression of feelings and mental state is transcribed through art, such as coloring and drawing. Gains Affiliated to Art Therapy Schools Students under the Program of Art Therapy undergo clinical hours to experience actual cases of emotionally and psychological distressed patients. Upon graduation, the officiating decree of licensure must be achieved to be express profession and credibility. License Professional Counselor, LBC, is one of the boards that certifies art therapist to gain the right to officially counsel patients.
Art therapy is applied in varied fields where this talent is needed. Hospitals, Mental Hospitals, Correctional Facilities, Children's Centers and Schools are just a few places that demand the services of art therapists. Clients or Patients are asked to convey their feelings into canvas, paint or drawing to reveal their fears and dreams, which is highly important as therapy proceeds and flourishes.
It cannot be denied that there is a strong connection between personality and psychology, and this is where art therapy comes in. Schools for Art Therapy understands this dire need thus allowing execution of deep rooted programs to touch the inner most feelings and imagination of both students to allow effectiveness upon practice.
Art Therapy and Psychology
Graduates from Schools of Art Therapy works closely with nursing homes, assisted living, mental institutions and community centers. Art therapist works with both in-house patients and out. Art encourages portrayal of images to endorse and stimulate healing within group or single therapy. The combination of art and therapy is definitely a combination of heart and dedication.
Learn more information about summer art school. Stop by at my blog where you can find more all about online art schools and how it can help your educational needs.


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Ripcord – that's the name of Keith Urban's forthcoming eighth studio album.
Ripcord – KU pic.twitter.com/mqEdUzXelc
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) October 24, 2015
Are you scratching your head a little bit, too? It's okay. I'll admit when I first saw this one, I didn't exactly "get it." What does that mean? What is a ripcord?
So I "googled" and found that a ripcord is a device used to open a parachute.
It's also an amusement park free-fall ride, a 1960s TV series and a character in G.I. Joe's Real American Hero world, all related to skydiving.
So I'm sticking with this parachute-related definition as a possible means of inspiration. Think about it: It symbolizes adventure, risk, something daring, something breathtaking, something … life-changing?
It's the thing that saves you when you go over the edge. Sounds like great inspiration for an album to me.
And yes, I could be completely wrong in my assessment. Only Urban can explain his reasoning behind the title – and I can't wait to ask him.
The album has already released two singles, the hit "John Cougar, John Deer, John 3:16" and his latest, "Break on Me."