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by Vanessa Shanks, MD
I am a firm believer that 80% of breastfeeding success relies on appropriate maternal support (okay, I made that number up, but I do think it is a very high percentage). The other 20% consists of those who need a latch tweaked, a tongue clipped, a shield for an inverted nipple, or some other assistance with technique or anatomy/physiology. Lactation consultants may not agree with this presumption because they see so much of what is abnormal, but most mothers and babies should not encounter very complicated breastfeeding problems. (As a point of comparison, I am a neonatologist and I was shocked to learn that 80% of newborns are born completely healthy and do not have a single thing wrong with them!)
Breastfeeding is a complex task; it involves two independent people who are both learning to do something for the very first time. Even if a mom has breastfed before, every baby is different, and every breastfeeding experience is different. This is why maternal support is so important, but I think maternal stretch is even more important.
Think back to when you were first learning to breastfeed. If you breastfed for more than a couple days, there was likely someone that you can identify who got you there. For most us in the Balanced Breastfeeding community, myself included, that person was Katie Madden. You needed someone to look you in the eye and emphatically tell you that you are stronger than you know, that you are capable of the insurmountable, that you can breastfeed. Someone you trust, even if you are meeting them for the first time—your lactation consultant, your pediatrician, your cousin, a stranger on the street who stops to say "good job!"—it takes just one person in one moment to get you to the next moment.
Over the last four years I have tried to be that someone for my friends when they have babies, sending them Katie's blogs on a daily basis. I like this approach because it lets them know I am thinking of them, I am supporting and stretching them, and they don't feel obligated to respond to email, but if something comes up they know I am there. Even those moms who would describe their breastfeeding experience as "unremarkable" have just as many doubts, they are just as hesitant, and they feel as if they are stumbling through like the rest of us. Even these moms need to hear someone tell them they can do this, that they are strong enough, that they deserve it. Moms need to hear this regularly and honestly: "You can do it; I know you can!"
This is the basis of support groups, online and offline—for someone to contradict the little bitch mama voice in your head. You may be embarrassed to celebrate the tiny wins on your own—it seems like such a small accomplishment–but it was such a big deal to you and is so worth celebrating! You need someone to step up and celebrate those tiny wins with you because they felt like mountains to you and you aren't yet strong enough to celebrate them on your own. It is in those days that maternal support and stretch is so important. We need to highlight the great, no matter how small, and sympathize with the downfalls, but most importantly we need to pick her back up, look her in the eye and tell her she can do it. One person. It just takes one person to get her through. And then one day, she will learn to celebrate it on her own, to trust herself, to become the person who believes in herself and tells herself that she can do better than she thought she could. She will be able to recognize the tiny win, to hold it in her hand and say "I did this" and be proud. And then she will be the one telling you, "Look what I did; look how wonderful this is."
If you know someone who had a baby and was planning to breastfeed, send her one email or text, just one, to say you are thinking of her and asking how she is doing: "I had a really rough first week after my baby was born; just wanted to check in and see how you were doing and let you know I am thinking of you." That's it. Easy. Innocuous. Potentially powerful.
I did this once with a colleague of mine. We were friendly to each other at work but not yet friends. I knew her baby had been born and for two days I agonized over whether I should check in with her or not. It would definitely constitute crossing boundaries—it was none of my business—but I knew she had had a late preterm baby and I was worried for her; late pre-term babies are tricky. So I took a deep breath, emailed her through her work email (because I did not know her personal email address), and told myself if she didn't want me involved she could ignore it and use the excuse that she wasn't checking her work email on maternity leave. "Just wanted to check in and see how you were doing, thinking of you"—that was all I said.
Within 12 hours I received a response begging for help; she wrote that she was in tears as she was typing. Honestly, my first response was "Oh shit, now what do I do?" Then I sent her Katie's blog "Lie #1: Breastfeeding is Easy" along with a short paragraph asking her if it was okay to continue sending these blogs daily, emphasizing she does not need to reply to them because I knew she was exhausted and would rather spend time with her new baby. I told her what an amazing job she was doing, I told her she was one of the strongest women I knew (which was true) and I gave her Katie's contact information and told her to make an appointment as soon as possible. This colleague, now a good friend, made it through. Not once did she ever say, "This was none of your business" or "Why were you bugging me when I was already going through such a hard time?" or "This was awkward." She has, however, expressed her appreciation on multiple occasions.
Despite this "success story" of mine, whenever I contemplate "butting in" during this "private" time, I still get the same butterflies in my stomach! Is this right? Will she be offended? Am I crossing boundaries? Even with my established friends, these thoughts go through my head. And I have to take a deep breath, and put myself out there. For her. Because even if I don't know her well, or at all, I know she is worth it. She is worth my effort to make myself uncomfortable to check in on her.
A couple months ago, my four-year-old daughter was at her friend's birthday party and I saw two women who were breastfeeding at the party. These same thoughts went through my head. "I should say something, this takes guts, I can tell she is not 100% comfortable and is afraid she will be judged." Both of these women had older babies, over six months probably, yet they still had some degree of discomfort in their eyes.
I admit that I stepped up and told one of the women she was doing a great job, but with the other I chickened out. It is really hard to say something encouraging to a complete stranger when they are breastfeeding and you are unsure of how comfortable they are at baseline. But you can ask any mama on Katie's facebook pages, "What would you think if a stranger came up to you while you were breastfeeding or pumping and told you that you were doing a great job?" I would bet money that these moms would unanimously tell you that it would have made their day.
So do it. Take the uncomfortable step and say something. It is one small sentence, and might make you feel wriggly for two or three minutes, but it will brighten a new mom's entire world and may stay with her for years. You can be the one person who makes a difference. You can be the one person who gets her through that day, that moment, and brings her to her next breastfeeding win. Go forth. Do it.
Dr. Vanessa Shanks is originally from Baltimore, Maryland where she completed medical school before moving with her husband to Ohio for her residency training. She completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics before moving back to the east coast for a Neonatology fellowship. While her original interests were in palliative care, it was during her fellowship that Dr. Shanks developed a love for supporting breastfeeding mothers. She was able to breastfeed her daughter, Samantha, for over a year during her fellowship. She developed shortcuts and tricks necessary for her success – pumping on the train, in the back of a transport ambulance on the way to pick up a sick newborn and directly breastfeeding between 28 hour shifts at the hospital. As she learned about the importance of breastmilk in the care for her NICU babies and saw the struggles of the women she worked with, she realized that every mother, herself included, needed a Balanced Breastfeeding approach to be successful.
Upon completion of her fellowship she returned to Ohio to pursue her academic career interests. In 2016 she was named the Medical Director for Neonatal Lactation Services and last year she hosted her very own Big Latch On in her NICU!
Dr. Shanks spends her time outside of the hospital with her husband and daughter. In the little time Dr. Shanks has to herself, she enjoys clearing her head and refilling her cup through horseback riding, reading, and swimming.


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A little bit voodoo, a ton of Tiki, and a whole lotta lounge: Voodoo Tiki Lounge is a weekly radio program on WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio that whisks listeners away to tropical destinations and the smoky midcentury basement Tiki bars they inspired. Enjoy the sounds of Polynesian Pop, Exotica, Afro-Cuban rhythm, and Surf Rock curated each Tuesday for a 3-5pm happy hour that will transport you to another time and place where your only worry will be which rum to put in your Mai Tai.
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Peter Jakacki wrote: »I'm thinking of finalizing the board and getting it done before the next batch of P2 chips are available. Along with that I will have my dev board for it to plug into but I'm looking at what I like to have on that board and now HDMI looks possible too. I just realized I could add a PHY for Ethernet too.
That combination of a fan mounted below your dev board cutout and the heatsink jmg found might be a decent combination if you plan to overclock etc.
You could maybe bring the 1v8 to separate pins ?Peter Jakacki wrote: »BTW, Chip wanted the 1.8V available externally but I'm reluctant to make this accessible normally since we don't want to power external devices that could compromise the P2 itself and besides it is easy enough to use another 1.8V regulator. So I think the pinout should remain the same and the 3.3V pins are available for external devices. I may end up using a switcher for the 3.3V rail on the P2D2 along with an option of a 3.3V LDO that could optionally split the VIO as we do now.
I'll get to try a few things this afternoon just to get comfortable with P2. Then I can get on to testing the booting resistors and SD.
If you are around I'll give you a buz and we can try a few of your TAQOZ things out
@Peter Jakacki,
you know of my love and hate relationship of TAQOZ but having TAQOZ looking for some 'bootfile.fth' on SD at startup, loading a startup script, would be wonderful.
On top of the ability to load a bootsector or bootfile ala @Cluso99, load a TAQOZ start script. 'Autoexec.tqz'? 'cexeotua.tqz? the name does not really matter... it is a editable text file! (well somehow, it will be FORTH)
It could load a additional dictionary or even your full TACHION, but it also could run other programs from SD or just load some TAQOZ firmware to make a serial controlled servo controller out of a P2.
J- CLK/4 = CLK/2 & 8MHZ ; K- CLK/4 = CLK/2 & 8MHZ ; RAMOE* = IOEN* # ( IOEN* ! & R/W ) ; RAMWE* ! = IOEN* ! & R/W ! & PH2 ; WRITE* ! = R/W ; BUSEN* ! = IOEN* ! ; ; Multiplexer function - DUAL 4 TO 1 VDAT1 ! = ( D0 & CLK/2 ! & CLK/4 ! ) # ( D1 & CLK/2 & CLK/4 ! ) # ( D2 & CLK/2 ! & CLK/4 ) # ( D3 & CLK/2 & CLK/4 ) ;
It is really nice to be able to use the P2 out of the box to do a few tests, etc, all without loading any code!!!
For a regulator upgrade, in my trawling regulators, I did find some well priced, well spec'd regulators and from OnSemi
Best 'low voltage, small regulator for P2, with PGood' looks to be NCV6324BMTAAWTBG
(but there is also NCP6354, NCP6334B, NCP6324B, NCV6324B alternates here) - cheapest and newest data of those is NCx6324B ( OnSemi say 3000 $0.36 Data: May, 2017 − Rev. 5)


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General Chen, Pao-Yu's Biograhy
(Assumed position on 2019-04-01)
General Chen came from Lianjiang County, Fujian Province and was born in 1958. Graduated class of 1980 from Chinese Military Academy as an infantryman, General Chen has gone through Infantry Captain's career course, Army Command and Staff's Course and War College, in which General Chen has been diligent and built a solid foundation of military knowledge.
General Chen has been a Commanding General of the 295th Brigade, head of Army S3, Commanding General of the 6th Corps Army, Commanding General of Hualien Defense Command, Head of J3, Commanding General of the 10th Corps Army, Deputy Chief of Army and Executive Deputy Chief of Staff.
General Chen, during his service in the Army, has put his focus on force's combat readiness and taking care of soldiers, in which he has excelled. General Chen was appointed as the Chief of Army on April 1st, 2019.


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Fragrant Hill is covered with
ancient trees. In late fall the leaves of smoke
trees turn ruby red. To admire the red leaves
on Fragrant Hill is a favorite item for an outing
of Beijing residents.
Shuangqing Villa
The exquisite compound is complete
with hills, springs, tress, rockeries and bamboo.
Two fountains in the western part gave its name
Shuangqing (Double Fountains). The name plaque
is in the handwriting of Emperor Qian Long.
Xianglu [Incense Burner] Peak
The main peak of Fragrant Hill
is 550 meters above sea level. Two giant rocks
on top of it are named Breast Rocks. Standing
on top of the rocks one has a grand view down
bellow: a sea of clouds and trees.
Biyun [Azure Cloud] Temple
Built in the mid-14th century,
the six courtyards are arranged up a slope. The
temple is famous for its 500 Arhat Hall and Diamond
500- Arhat Hall
There are actually 508 statues
of arhats in the hall, each 1.5 meters high, made
of clay but wrapped in gold foil. They show the
high sculpture skills during the Qing Dynasty.
Sleeping Buddha
The copper statue of Buddha in
the Wufo (sleeping Buddha) Temple at the foot
of Fragrant Hill is 5.2 meters long and weighs
25 tons. Around the Buddha on its eastern, western
and northern sides stand 12 colored statues. statues.
Legend has it that this is the scene when Sakyamuni
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MyBrokerDonates.com can connect you with a real estate agent anywhere in the US – when buying/selling a home, you can make a large donation to help the bunnies, at no cost to you!


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Where can I find an introduction to the usage of the data center?
As an entry point we provide the following document, that explains data formats, structure and tools of our data center: How to use the ICDC (PDF)
When is the data center not available?
There is a regular maintenance slot for adding new data sets and features to our data base on every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m MET. You can still use our data center during this time frame, but some interruptions while accessing our data sets might occur.
What online tools are available?
Our tools are explained in the page data center structure and our tutorials page.
The Live Access Server does not work in the Internet Explorer?
Please use the Firefox web browser.
Which offline tools shall I use to open the data sets?
We present here a list of useful tools.
I have problems to access OPeNDAP links in Matlab!
The built-in OPeNDAP support from version 2012a on can not handle SSL. If "https" appears in the URL, you have to omit the "s". So just try the link with "http".
Can I also map the data as a network drive under Windows or Mac OS?
Yes, while data is mounted automatically on CEN Unix servers and workstations, you can manually mount it under Windows and Mac OS X.
Can I access internal data form the outside as a CliSAP member?
Yes, ICDC can set up an individual account for CliSAP members. Then you can access internal data sets, that are normally just available inside the CENnetwork, as described in this tutorial.
Who do I contact if there are errors?
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What You Need to Know About Christmas in Topsail
Topsail Island is the ideal destination vacation for your special celebration. Have you ever experienced a Topsail Island Christmas? If the answer is no, then we highly recommend that you give it a try. In fact, we think Topsail Island offers up the best way to celebrate the season! Why? Read on and see what makes Christmas in Topsail so special.
It's a beach getaway and a holiday celebration all in one.
Everything is better at the beach, is it not? Why not combine the best of both worlds with a beach getaway and a holiday celebration all wrapped up into one amazing gift. The benefits of a Topsail Island holiday include the chance to spend quality time together in a very beautiful place. You can take in the panoramic coastal views and stunning scenery during your holiday meal. You can start your day with a healthy and invigorating stroll on the beach. You can burn off those extra calories consumed this time of year in a variety of ways with opportunities to run on the beach, kayak the local waters, bike around town, take a sightseeing tour of Topsail, or whichever kind of island adventure you so desire. We have it all here!
Another added benefit of a Topsail Island holiday is the opportunity to try new things and experience new holiday adventures. See what the holidays look like from a coastal perspective. Attend a local holiday event such as the Topsail Beach Christmas Parade, go on a holiday cruise around the island, or just stroll through Soundside Park on a December's day to get a glimpse into the Christmas season here on our island. We love it and we know you will, too!
It's a chance to experience Christmas on the coast in true Southern style.
You'll not only get a taste of the coast this holiday season but you'll also savor the flavors of the south. Seafood specialties abound and southern staples like cornbread, seafood stews,collards and pecan pies are lovely additions to any holiday meal. Gather up some of the fresh, local ingredients and try your hand at some southern dishes in the comfort of your own Topsail vacation rental, or go out on the town and try the local flavors offered up at our favorite Topsail Island restaurants. Spend some time fishing the local waters this holiday and add a fresh catch of the day to your holiday menu.
Pair all of the wonderful food with scenic coastal Christmas decorations and you're well on your way to an unforgettable holiday on the coast. Wreath-lined walkways, lighted boats, and unique maritime decorations grace the streets, towns and waterfronts of Topsail.
The Southern hospitality and holiday spirit combine to give you a sense of warmth and welcome throughout the island. It's really quite lovelyand something that you just have to experience to fully understand. Isn't it time you did?
Christmas on Topsail Island is unforgettable.
Annual Christmas Events on Topsail Island
- Holiday Cruises Aboard the Belle of Topsail: Spend your holiday on the water this year with a Christmas or New Year's Eve cruise. See what the Belle of Topsail has to offer and start making your plans to join in the festivities.
- Surf City Tree Lighting: Join the town of Surf City at Soundside Park as it lights its holiday tree and kicks off the Christmas season. Santa is there to welcome the youngsters and cookies and hot chocolate is be served.
- Topsail Island Holiday Flotilla: Add an island vibe to your holiday season and enjoy this annual parade featuring decorated and lighted boats as they sail down the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats start in Surf City at the bridge and continue to the south end of Topsail Beach. Best views are at the Assembly Building, any sound dock or beach and Soundside Park.
- Topsail Beach Christmas Parade: The Topsail Beach Christmas parade fills the streets in honor of the season.
- Topsail Jingle Bell Ball: Dress in your best and enjoy an evening to support the Historical Society of Topsail Island. The event includes a catered meal, cash bar and entertainment for dancing at the Topsail Island Assembly Building.
Are you spending Christmas on Topsail Island, North Carolina? We want to know! Feel free to share what you love most about a coastal Christmas on our island. Our comment section is always open.


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Take Control of Your Medical Care, Your Estate Planning, and the Legacy You Leave Includes checklists, examples, definitions, ideas, and a plain- English glossary of the terms you need to understand "Whether you are single, married, old, young, parent, or child, this book will be useful. The authors' combination of medical and legal expertise make this an exceptionally comprehensive guide for thinking through important health, end-of-life, and estate planning issues that we all face. It certainly helped me open a dialogue with my family and spurred me to take control of my own wants, wishes, and wills." -Cynthia J. Smith, Lecturer, Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business and Department of Anthropology "Over many years of helping patients and families deal with the end of their lives, I am always struck by how hard it is to face that inevitable event. Thinking straight when you can makes sense.Wants, Wishes, and Wills can help you do it now. Tomorrow is already here." -Deborah Y. Kamin, PhD, Senior Director of Cancer Policy and Clinical Affairs, American Society of ClinicalOncology ""Wants, Wishes, and Wills" is a 'must read' for anyone needing to access the U.S. health care system." -Vickie Yates Brown, President-Elect (2007-2008), American Bar Association Health Law Section "As you read the sound advice from Wynne Whitman and Dr. Shawn Glisson, think about your own life circumstances. Think about your family, friends-and yourself. Remember that thinking about its end may be the most eloquent way to celebrate your life." -from the foreword by Dr. Joseph S. Bailes, M.D., Medical Oncologist, Co-Chair, Government Relations Council, American Society of Clinical Oncology A terminal diagnosis...a life-threatening disease... recognition of one's own mortality...or simply planning ahead. These all lead individuals to contemplate difficult end-of-life decisions. But when they do, they find themselves confused, desperately seeking guidance: about Living Wills, about health care proxies, about their own care, wishes, and affairs. Dr. Shawn D. Glisson and Wynne A.Whitman, Esq., help people face these issues every day- Glissonas a respected oncologist, Whitman as an experienced estate lawyer. Now, they've come together to give readers all the tools they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. The authors provide compassionate, up-to-date, plain-English guidance you need to decide for yourself and stay in control of your life. Understand your choices and take control of them Know your options and make sure your decisions are respected Know the law-before it's too late Understand directives, health care proxies, Living Wills, and powers of attorney The authors answer questions such as: How can I make sure I get the best possible care to fight my disease? How do I prepare a Living Will that accurately expresses my views? Will alternative therapies help me? What should I know about hospice? What's the best way to plan my estate and minimize my taxes? Above all, how do I make sure my wishes are followed? Foreword Introduction Section I The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Health and Medical Situation Chapter 1 Health and Medical Wants: Your Personal Health Care System 3 Chapter 2 Health and Medical Wishes: Providers, Facilities, and Programs 11 Chapter 3 Health and Medical Wills: Your Medical Conditions 33 Section II The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Personal Situation Chapter 4 Personal Wants: Doctors and Dialogue 43 Chapter 5 Personal Wishes: Screening and Counseling 51 Chapter 6 Personal Wills: Drugs, Diets, and Devices 63 Section III The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Medical-Legal Affairs Chapter 7 Medical-Legal Wants: Understanding Interventions 83 Chapter 8 Medical-Legal Wishes: Defining Capacity, Consciousness, and Contingencies 95 Chapter 9 Medical-Legal Wills: Directives, Definitions, and Discussions 111 Section IV TheWhitman, Wynne A. is the author of 'Wants, Wishes, and Wills A Medical and Legal Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family in Sickness and in Health', published 2007 under ISBN 9780131568983 and ISBN 0131568981.[read more]
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Tips for The Music Box Theater
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Arrive early to obtain a great seat.
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I wore jeans and a shirt..
Parking is scarce, come early for a spot nearby. Street parking, free parking. There may be better spots than what I found. This was my first show there, and I guess the parking lot they have used is being built into apartments.
SW Freeway is horrible now with lanes closed at Kirby. Took us 10 minutes more than usual to get to Music Box. Take Richmond it's easier.
The weather was Hot & humid but cool inside.. I wore a sweater and nice top & pants..
Parking is on the street and in a lot across the street from the theater.
We went to Papasitos at Kirby and Richmond before the show. Then Beer, wine and some food is available at the theater.
The weather was warm and sunny. I wore casual dress..
I wore Nice jeans and a blouse..
Nice Malbec
Performers were in the audience before and after the show...cool !
Across the street parking not available ...parked in front on the street
Did not eat or drink
Definitely casual, but dress up if you want to.
Cheese and crackers were good
Bring a sweater or wear long sleeves
Cheese and crackers, just right
Have been to that venue many times and knew what to expect
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'Dishonored 2' lands with a new female lead, a day after Bethesda leaked it
LOS ANGELES — Bethesda officially announced the sequel to stealthy RPG Dishonored on Sunday, though a not-so-stealthy technical error leaked the game to fans a day earlier.
Dishonored 2 takes place in the same universe as the previous game, with the Empire of the Isles again in jeopardy, according to Arkane Studios heads Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith.
While Smith and Colantonio were light on the details during Bethesda's E3 press conference on Sunday night, we saw a new assassin join last game's masked main character Corvo Attano, the Empress Emily Baldwin. Her throne was seized by a mysterious usurper about 15 years after the original game.
The game will bring in the same variety of player choice as its predecessor, which was praised for allowing you to finish the missions violently, stealthily or even without killing anyone. Emily and Corvo offer players a variety of different magical powers so they can use their imaginations to tackle different missions.
Dishonored 2 was accidentally leaked one day before its announcement after a hot microphone broadcast Bethesda's press conference plans on Twitch.
The game has no firm release date, but will be out spring 2016 for PC, Xbox One and PS4. You can watch the trailer above.


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Survival of Culture, Heritage & Creativity through Fashion & Textiles with Dr. Dan Coughlan
June 30, 9:00am - 10:30am BST. Hosted at Paisley Arts Centre
part of a series on Survival
About the speaker
Fashion & Textiles Curator at Paisley Museum Dr Dan Coughlan, Paisley Museum, recently re-created, from research on original fragments, the world's only fully-operation Paisley shawl loom as part of his PhD research at UWS.
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Exploring how the survival of a historic culture & it's creative significance to heritage can be achieved through fashion and textiles join us as we head to Paisley for our June event.
With Dan Coughlan, Curator of Fashion & Textiles at Paisley Museum joining us for this exciting discussion, we'll be kicking off the WEAVE festival all in CreativeMornings style.
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A Kaxinawá Classic! This Rapé is a traditional medicine in the eyes of the Kaxinawa people. Rapé with ashes of Murici. Cleansing energies of the lower chakra's.
Forte Canelo do Velho is an exquisite Rapé, which can be considered one of the strongest. This excellent Rapé is made for more experienced users. Deep and intensely grounding, extremely strong, often overwhelming. The user should find a comfortable space for the application with sufficient time to handle the effects.
A famous Rapé made by the number one Rapé master of the Nukini people, simple, strong and beautiful, satisfaction guaranteed.
Nowadays the Yawanawa sometimes use the ashes of the mulateiro tree, a bark a lot used in cosmetics for its rejuvenating properties. Mulateiro ash gives strength to the Medicina.
Een extra sterke Rapé, waarschijnlijk zo sterk als je kunt krijgen. Gemaakt met een zeer krachtige rustica en as van Parica, lokaal ook bekend als Xixa, een as die veel kracht geeft aan het medicijn.
Spiritual Cleanse Rapé: een traditioneel medicijn uit de regio dat door verschillende stammen wordt gebruikt, zeer verfrissend, het opheffen van de geest, geweldig in combinatie met andere medicijnen tijdens de ceremonie, gegarandeerd om u op te tillen wanneer dat nodig is. Een medicijn dat ook wordt gebruikt voor spirituele baden.
Rumã: Is the traditional name given by the Yawanawa for the Rapé medicine. This is the traditional Yawanawa recipe, a good strong Tsunu ashes. A wonderful medicine for all occasions. Well blended, simple, strong and to the point.
Een mooie milde Rapé met lokale organische rustica uit de Jurua-regio met as van Tsunu, de traditionele as van de Yawanawa-stam, beroemd om hun prachtige medicijn.
A wonderful Rapé blend. It hasa natural analgesic mixed in from the amazon. This Rapé is made by a woman giving it a feminine touch, altough this doesn't mean it is less strong. For and from the warrior women of the forest.
The famous green Rapé of the Apurinan people. It uses locally harvested plant from the forest, the so called Awiry. This Rapé doesn't use any ashes.
Een erg fijne Rapé doordrenkt met Menthol (munt) om het ademhalingssysteem op te frissen, de kanalen te openen, een perfecte mix, niet te sterk om overweldigend te zijn, maar sterk genoeg om op te frissen.
One of the strongest Rapé's that we have to offer right now! One of our true favourites. A typical blend made by the medicine man of the Kuntanawa people.
A wonderful Rapé blend. It hasa natural analgesic mixed in from the amazon. This Rapé is made by a woman giving it a feminine touch, altough this doesn't mean it is less strong. For and from the warrior women of the forest.
The kaxinawa Herbal Mix (Ervas) contains a lot of different herbs, this one made with particular herbs of their use, herbs used for spiritual clearing in ceremonies, like defumation or baths.
Puyanawa This medicine was made by the Puyanawa tribe of Mancio Lima, the most western town of Brasil. This Rapé is made with a nice Strong local Tsunu and ashes of Murici, traditionally used by the Puyanawa to prepare their medicine.
The Shawandawa Rapé is a basic blend they use in daily life to give strength for work and relax in the afternoon with their friends. It is a blend of a nice powerful tabacco, Tsunu ashes and herbs from their tradition that gives it its gentle flavor and special force.
A rapé that contains the flowers of a black palm tree. It is used as protection, for moments in which one wan ts to feel safe. Used for the tribe for spiritual cleanse and it has a powerfull fragant aroma.
Traditionally, Mulungu is used in South America as a sleep-promoting remedy for stress, anxiety and nerve disorders.
To awaken the mind, guarana (paullinia cupana) has a high content of caffeine which stimulates naturally and potently generating a state of alertness.
Yuxibu is the great spirit of the forest, the creator of all. This blend of powerful herbs and ashes was baptized with the name of the Great Spirit that represents the knowledge of the shaman. It is a deep rapé with strong earthy tones to meditate and create the bridge between heaven and earth. Our newest addition and favorite!


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I started thrift shopping my sophomore year of high school and didn't know where to start. If you're feeling overwhelmed by endless amounts of clothing racks and tile floors, don't stress! Here are my tips on being a successful thrifter and finding the best pieces.
Make a Day Out of It
Thrift shopping is an exploration and in order to find the best pieces, you need to commit a good chunk of time to searching the racks. The thrift store chains such as Goodwill or Salvation Army have thousands of clothes and it takes awhile to search through every rack. Not to mention, if you have multiple thrift stores in your area, it's definitely worth giving each a thorough visit! Thrifting is like a giant treasure hunt and the more time you spend looking thoroughly, the better pieces you're going to find!
Look Through Every Section
As I mentioned above, always take time to look through every rack because if you skip through you might miss something you would have loved! Not to mention, if you're a lady, look through the men's section and guys, you never know what you're going to find in the women's section! Separating by gender is overrated. I've found some great sweaters, flannels, and more in the men's section. Don't forget to check the children's section too! Some of my favorite thrifting pieces have come from the children's section. And because children grow out of things so quickly, a lot of the clothes in that section have barely been worn, still have the tags on, or are in really good condition.
If You are Indecisive, Just Try It On/Buy It
There's been many times where I see an item of clothing on the rack and I can't tell if I like it or hate it. When it comes down to that, just try it on! It's never a waste of time to see if something works for you or not. Try to style it with other pieces in the store to see how you might use it if you bought it. And if you're really struggling on whether or not to get it, just get it! Odds are whatever you found is pretty cheap and you can always donate it again if you don't want it. Otherwise you're going to kick yourself for not grabbing it when someone else does!
Keep an Eye Out For Discounts/Sales
Many thrift stores have days of the week where certain clothes are discounted 50% off or more. Before you shop, check the store's website for details so you can get the best deals for your shopping trip. Another thrift store benefit is many stores give student discounts if you show your ID at the register. If you're in high school/undergrad/grad school, use that to your advantage! You could get up to 20% off on your purchase!
Size Doesn't Matter
When I shop (especially in thrifting), I disregard size. Sizing only matters depending on the way you want to style what interests you. I've used shirts that were way too small for me as crop tops or overbearing sweaters as dresses! It all depends on how you look at it.
Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover
I've been to many a thrift store where the outside looks grungy or the inside has unflattering florescent lighting, dirty floors, and clothes scattered everywhere. Don't let the store fool ya! It's usually places that haven't been combed over by high end consignment shops that have the hidden gems. For example, at the grungy thrift store by my house I ended up finding a brand new $60 Topshop shirt with the tag still on for $6!
Make an Inspiration Board
Thrifting makes it easy to spend money on clothing that you never end up wearing. To make sure you have a solid idea of what you're looking for, make a mood board or inspiration board from pictures on Pinterest, Tumblr, or Instagram. That way you can have a vision in mind and find potential in pieces that you would usually overlook.
These are my tips for finding the best pieces in thrift stores! Good luck on your next thrifting adventure, may you find the best bargains! xo, Brynne


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Microbes, including bacteria that live on our skin and in our noses, get dropped into the pool whenever we take a dip. Not all of them make us sick, and chlorine can kill germs, but sometimes it takes days for that to happen. And if your pool smells like chemicals, that's not a sign that it's clean. In fact, the stronger the odor, the harder the chlorine is working to eliminate things like urine, sweat, dirt, poop and other things that swimmers trail in.
Here's a handy (and slightly scary) rundown of the bugs and other things that every swimmer brings into the pool, from the Centers for Disease Control. Their advice? Take a dip and enjoy your swim. But shower before you jump in. And don't drink the water.
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You may not get many chances to book a yacht charter in your life. For most people, it's a once in a lifetime experience. As it's going to be one of the main adventures of your life, just make certain you don't rush and get ready. Getting ready is much more important if you're going on the yacht charter adventure with your loved ones or friends. So, if you wish to get the most of the experience, we suggest that you stick to the 5 tips given below.
Create a plan
While this is obvious, if you operate with your broker, you may find a better experience during your holiday. Bear in mind that the yacht broker's job is to make certain you have a terrific time during your journey. Therefore, make sure you create a solid plan with the help of your broker.
Opt for a private chef
If you wish to obtain a better eating experience, make sure you hire a personal chef. You might not be able to have a great time if you must keep yourself busy cooking foods for you and the people with you.
A private chef will not cost you an arm and a leg, especially if you are going to split the cost with the other members in your group.
Hiring a nanny is a fantastic idea if you would like to go with your loved ones. The team will not be responsible for taking care of your children as they have other much more important tasks to execute. The nanny will take care of your kids so you may enjoy yourself.
Make a list of things
Another suggestion to have a excellent charter experience is to produce a list of things that you want to bring with you. It's important to pack wisely. For this, you should discuss with your agent. They will provide you the best information about it. Since you will walk barefoot most of the time, it won't be a great idea to take a whole lot of pairs of shoes.
Number of cabins
This is really important when you are with a few couples. Make sure that the boat you've chosen features several cottages. You might not be able to have good time in one or two small cabins. The boat must have many cabins of suitable size so you could find it much easier to rest in your privacy without disturbing others.
Typically, three to four cabins will be sufficient for a group of 6 to 10 people. However, bear in mind that the cost of the yacht will be higher if you need more cabins. So, keep this point in mind as you make your budget.
The takeaway
So, these are some tips that you might want to bear in mind if you're want to boost your yacht charter trip. With these strategies in mind, you will have the ability to avoid the common mistakes most people make when traveling on a charter yacht. Hope this helps.


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HORIZONS Town Talk Series
The Town Talk Series presentation scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020, featuring Fred Klett has been postponed. We will announce when a new date has been selected.
Thank you.
A lecture series, featuring great presenters and excellent food.
Town Talk is set to return to HORIZONS Conference Center for the 2019-2020 series. Founded in 1960, the annual program features a series of unique lectures given by inspiring and renowned professionals, from best-selling authors to entrepreneurs. HORIZONS Town Talk is a powerful networking and socializing opportunity, allowing community members to engage with one another while enjoying exciting and informative lectures.
This year's series will feature a revered lineup of speakers from a range of professions.
Maria Provenzano – Lifestyle Expert
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Maria is a lifestyle expert who loves inspiring others through crafting and unique recipes. She believes in all things homemade and hopes to encourage others to add a bit of creativity (and fun!) to every day. She is also a native of Saginaw, Michigan. On Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family," Maria shares her love of homemade crafts, food, and DIY projects. As a mother, she also loves to inspire families to come together through crafting with kids.
Dr. Jan Pol – Veterinarian
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
With more than 45 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Pol is a pioneer in treating animals. He is also the star of Nat Geo WILD's #1 hit television series, The Incredible Dr. Pol, which follows the doctor on his routine 14-hour workdays treating both pets and
livestock in rural Michigan. The Incredible Dr. Pol, currently airing in its 15th season, celebrated its 100th episode in 2017 and continues to break ratings records for the network and surprise viewers with Dr. Pol's witty and charming, no-nonsense approach to animal care.
Fred Klett – Comedian POSTPONED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
He is not a Christian comedian in the strict sense that his humor is religious or faith focused, or that the performances are a way to witness and spread the Christian message. However, Fred is a Christian in good standing with his church, a supportive member of his community, and his wholesome humor is an example of his message and life. His comedy is G-rated and focused to appeal to families with members of all ages.
Jack Barnwell – Award Winning Garden Designer
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Mackinac Island's Award Winning Garden Designer, Jack Barnwell, is now offering Design, Consulting, and Project Management for all of northern Michigan, combining his unique, heirloom quality concepts with the area's finest craftsman to produce stunning results.
Midwest Dueling Pianos – One-of-a-kind Entertainment Experience
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Midwest Dueling Pianos offers a wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show that our audience will love and beg for more of. The one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that is Midwest Dueling Pianos will have our audience singing, cheering, dancing, and laughing so hard that you will be doubled over gasping for breath. It's an experience unlike any other!
Ticket information
Town Talk season ticket holders are invited to mingle before the program, enjoying coffee and pastries. Each Town Talk series lecture begins at 11:30 am and is followed by a question and answer session and delicious two-entree luncheon buffet, complete with fresh salads and desserts.
To reserve your seats to this exclusive, one-of-a-kind lecture series, please contact HORIZONS at 989.799.4122. Reserved seating is required and tickets are on sale to the general public. Season ticket packages are available for $145.


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How to Write a Perfect LinkedIn Connection Request Message
LinkedIn is a great way to network with all types of professionals: from recruiters to influencers and users that share common interests, it's a great way to build your connections.
But when you're sending connections requests, there's always a chance some of them will be declined.
To help you minimize this, here's our guide to how to write a perfect LinkedIn connection request.
How To Write LinkedIn Connection Requests That Will Never Get Declined
If you're sending out loads of connection requests, only to find them all being declined, it could be that your message is ineffective.
Using a poorly crafted or default connection request message can seriously limit how many connections you are able to get.
Think of it this way: many users are becoming swamped with people using LinkedIn to sell to them. They're expecting lots of spam messages. So if you're initial message comes across too salesly or impersonal, they're much more likely to reject it altogether.
Some of the most common mistakes people make when creating their messages include:
- Talking too much about themselves or their business
- Diving straight into talking about products, offers, or promotions
- Using a very standard template with no personal or thoughtful details
- Sending requests saying "I've read your profile" when they have not
These issues will raise alarm bells for your potential prospects. This is mostly because, a lot of the time, these prospects are being approached by loads of sellers who've done no research and just want a quick sale. Eventually, buyers will catch on!
And that's why it's so important to take the time to really think about the messages you're sending.
Just a small amount of time and effort can make such a big difference to your results.
Top Tips on Writing LinkedIn Connect Messages from LinkedIn Influencers
Whether you're connecting with someone you know, or someone you don't know right now but would like to, make sure that you're not using LinkedIn's default message or your own standard template.
In addition to this, make sure that you're not just clicking "connect" on lots of people's profiles. If you do this, they might mark it as spam. And if you get too many spam marks, LinkedIn might suspend your profile altogether.
Instead, you need to develop a strategy to help you connect with people and build genuine relationships them.
To do this, you should always ensure that:
- Your request is polite and professional at all times
- You introduce yourself and include some personal information
- Try and offer some praise, for example, how the person's product or service has helped you personally
- Make sure you research the prospect and include thoughtful insights in your message
- Use unbiased questions to spark curiosity in the prospect
Effective LinkedIn Connection Message Templates
Getting your LinkedIn to invite messages right can make a huge difference to how many connections you are able to build.
So, if you're stuck for ideas, here are a few examples of messages you can send in different scenarios. Remember to personalize them for each individual request!
- A Colleague
Hi (first name),
I know we've never had the chance to work together directly, but I've heard great things about your skills and achievements. I hope we'll get the chance to work together soon!
Until then, hopefully, we can catch up on our coffee break.
All the best,
(First name).
- A New Colleague
Hi [first name]
I'm very excited that I've been given the opportunity to join your team. I'm very much looking forward to working alongside such a dynamic, talented group of people.
See you around the office soon, and hopefully, we can catch up!
Best wishes,
[Your first name].
- A Former Co-worker
Hi [first name],
It was great working to you at xxx company back in 2014. It really wouldn't have been the same without you helping me out with xxx project.
How's your new position at xxx going? It'd be great to catch up sometime!
All the best,
[Your first name].
- Someone You Want to Work With
Hi [first name],
I'm a big fan of the work you've carried out for xxx agency. Your work is very interesting, and as my business uses similar strategies, I would love it if we could work together on my next project.
If it's something you're interested in, you can get in touch with me at (email address).
Looking forward to hearing from you,
[Your first name].
- A Recruiter
Hi [first name],
I've just seen that you work with xxx recruitment agency. As a marketing professional, I've been working in the industry for several years.
If you get a chance, I'd love it if we could talk and see if you have any opportunities that are suitable for someone with my background.
Thanks in advance,
[Your first name].
- Someone You Met at a Networking Event
Hi [first name],
It was great to meet you at xxx conference last week. Your upcoming book sounds so interesting, and I'd really like to stay up-to-date on your career in the future!
Thanks a lot,
[Your first name].
- Someone You Know Casually
Hi [first name],
It was lovely to meet you at xxx event the other day. I'd love to keep in touch and hear more about the work you're doing for xxx agency at the moment.
I hope to hear back from you soon, or whenever you get the chance!
Best wishes,
[Your first name].
- Someone You Do Not Know Personally, but Admire
Hi [first name],
I've been following the work you've been doing for [Company name] in the last few months, and I'm very impressed with how much you've achieved in such a short time!
If you get the time, I would love to speak more about your work and how you got the opportunity to work on this kind of project.
All the best,
[Your first name].
- Someone in the Same LinkedIn Group
Hi [first name],
We're both a member of xxx group and I always enjoy reading your posts. I find them so helpful and interesting.
It'd be great if we could keep in touch so I can learn a bit more about your work.
[Your first name].
- An Alumnus
Hi [first name],
I can see from your profile that you also graduated from xxx university. I'm in my final year at the moment and can't wait to get my degree!
As a fellow marketer, I'd love it if we could meet up and discuss your current role at xxx agency. It would be great to hear more about your role and what you do.
Best wishes,
[Your first name].
Final Thoughts
If you want to increase the number of quality connections you get on LinkedIn, being able to write an amazing connection request message is a great place to start.
By following these tips and guidelines, you can boost your chances of successfully building your network on LinkedIn.


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Elisa ended the second quarter with a total of 204,000 subscribers to its cable and DTT terrestrial services in Estonia.
Telenor Group has entered into agreements to buy 54% of the Finnish telco DNA for €1.5 billion in cash.
Elisa targets Chinese SVOD market
Finland's Elisa has begun working with the leading provider of IPTV services in China to bring Nordic movies and series to the country.
Ginx Esports TV expands in Finland
Ginx Esports TV is expanding its distribution footprint in Europe with the launch of its 24/7 linear channel on Elisa Viihde in Finland.
First State Investments to sell Finland's Digita
First State Investments has entered into a binding agreement to sell Digita Oy to Digital Colony, a joint venture between Digital Bridge Holdings LLC and Colony NorthStar, Inc.
FilmBox Art House launches in Finland
SPI International/Filmbox is expanding its distribution footprint in Europe with the launch of FilmBox Art House channel on Ålcom, an IPTV/OTT service in Finland.
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Nottingham-based laboratory services and products business Source BioScience has reported a 15 per cent hike in profits for the six months to 30th June 2015.
Although revenue was unchanged at £12.8m, operating profit rose from £1.4m to £1.6m.The company recently bought Select Pharma Laboratories for £7.3m.
Laurie Turnbull, chairman of Source BioScience, said: "The first half of the year has been one of solid business performance and continued enhancements to our capability and our portfolio of services and products, as reported previously.Laboratory and manufacturing efficiency initiatives have driven further gross margin improvement, which is reflected in increased EBITDA, profit before tax and EPS.
"The acquisition of Select, completed during August, will bring additional skills and expertise to the Group and drive significant international expansion of our bioanalytical and regulatory services business.
"For the rest of the year our focus remains simple: to drive sales growth through our various platforms and successfully integrate the recently acquired Select business to leverage the evident cross-selling opportunities. Although it is still early days, we are experiencing a positive response to the expanded offering of the Group and we are pleased with the performance to date which is in line with our expectations for the full year."


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KCSWCS presents three annual continuing education conferences in the Kansas City area that are devoted to the reinforcement of core medical knowledge, furthering clinical expertise and personal development of all physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals.
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IT'S STILL EARLY days but Bayern Munich have been impressed with Ryan Johansson's development since he joined the club last year and expect him to learn from his summer sojourn in the United States with the senior team.
The 17-year-old has made plenty of headlines in the last week as it's been widely reported that he'll be included in the Republic of Ireland's Under-18 squad when it's announced next month.
Johansson has been on the FAI's radar since early last year, the organisation tipped off about his eligibility by a journalist in Mullingar – where the teenager's mother, Christine McCarthy, was born. By that stage, he'd already signed a deal with Bayern and there was some initial hope that Johansson would even feature at an Under-16 international tournament. But the process has taken a little longer to fine-tune.
Johansson also qualifies to play for Sweden through his father but he was born and raised in Luxembourg and he's already tasted underage international action for both countries.
So, he's got a decision to make, though it appears he's keen on playing for Ireland.
It's been a steady rise for Johansson, having been signed by the highly-regarded FC Metz academy in 2015. But his time in France was relatively brief as Bayern swooped early the following year and he arrived in Munich last summer.
"With Ryan we were able to land a highly talented player," Bayern's head scout Timon Pauls said at the time.
"He was able to confirm our first good impressions during training sessions at the club."
In his first campaign for the Under-17s, Johansson played in five different positions but featured prominently in central midfield. Certainly, his flexibility and ability to transition between different roles has impressed his coaches.
This season, Johansson steps up to Under-19 level at Bayern, where Sebastian Hoeness is in charge.
"Ryan is a central midfielder but he also played at right-back at the end of the Under-17 season, including games against Leipzig and the final against Dortmund," Hoeness told The42.
"He has good technical qualities because he played offensively for a long time so he has a good technique for a central midfielder or defender. He's big and strong and has a good technical understanding. He's full of ambition. He had three very good games as a full-back with the Under-17s so he can play both roles. He also played as a right-back for the first team in their recent friendlies in the USA. He's intelligent and tactically very capable."
Despite being at Bayern for just over twelve months, the club has challenged him positionally. They transitioned Johansson from a more attack-minded midfielder into a deep-lying one while full-back represented quite a radical departure for him. But, there's been no major setback yet.
"He can play in a variety of midfield systems but it's normally a more defensive role," Hoeness says.
"That's changed a little bit from his time in Luxembourg where he played higher up the pitch. Now, I can imagine him in both positions – right back and central midfield. And in the future too. He didn't play the full-back role much before so it was impressive how fast he adapted to the position in such important games. But we will see. We have him in mind for both roles and it's always good for a player to be able to play in multiple positions."
The website Bavarian Football Works charted Johansson's progress throughout the Under-17 campaign and hasn't shied away from offering some high praise.
After Bayern beat Leipzig in their semi-final clash, they suggested he was ready to make the step up to the senior squad. Similarly, after the team lost the decider with Dortmund, the kind words continued.
He is a really solid player who always seems to give a good performance and could start his professional Bayern career at right-back as a backup to (Joshua) Kimmich to get some time with the first team. Johansson definitely has a great future ahead of him."
Hoeness is keen to stress that Johansson is still a work in progress. Bayern are happy with his development but there's a long road ahead.
"The first year is over now and especially at the beginning, it was important for him to adapt fast because the quality is different from Luxembourg and you're away from your parents and your friends," he says.
"So, like every other player, he needed a little bit of time to adapt and feel comfortable in Munich but now it looks like he is. His playing time is getting better, as we had imagined."
Still, given how Johansson only signed with Bayern's academy last summer, his inclusion in Niko Kovac's senior squad for their American summer tour was telling and a reflection of how highly-rated he is.
He made his debut in the 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain, coming on for Rafinha and getting the final 20 minutes. But against Juventus he was handed a start at right-back and, showing his versatility, he came off the bench against Manchester City and slotted into central midfield.
Hoeness was impressed but is quick to point out that Johansson has a battle on his hands to get more first-team chances in the short-term.
"For every young player it's a great experience," he says.
"I've talked to him and he was quite excited about it and I think it's important for Ryan and the others to see exactly what the senior players do in the first team and transfer those impressions to the youth team. And they need to understand what they need to do to become part of the senior side.
"We also have to consider that there were 12 or 13 players away because they were at the World Cup so they've been on holiday. That was a big opportunity for us as a youth department to bring in some players. They made a good impression and they showed what they can do. But now the players from the first team are back and it's important for the young guys to know where they are in the moment and to continue to learn everyday and take that experience from the first team and transfer it into this season.
Sometimes in football, going from the youth team to the senior side is a fast process but normally it's a long way and full of hard work. It will be the same for Ryan. So, right now, it's not the right moment to speculate if he'll get first-team experience this year. He has to train hard and he will. He did it last season and he will do it again this season."
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MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish state broadcaster RTVE said on Thursday it would not bid to broadcast the upcoming Spanish Super Cup soccer tournament in Saudi Arabia due to human rights concerns.
Spain's soccer federation (RFEF) announced a three-year deal to play the revamped tournament in Saudi Arabia, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Valencia due to contest the first edition in Jeddah in January 2020.
That has brought criticism from some in the sports world that the federation has prioritized money and ignored abuses in the conservative Muslim kingdom where women's rights lag and officials masterminded the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"RTVE will not join the bidding to buy the rights to broadcast the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia because this country violates human rights, especially women's rights in the area of sport," RTVE's head of sport Jesus Alvarez said.
"It's a country where until very recently women couldn't go to watch football. Human rights are fundamental to this corporation, which has made a big push for women's sport in the last few years," he added, speaking on the channel.
Neither the Spanish soccer federation nor Saudi authorities could be immediately reached for comment.
Speaking at the announcement of Saudi Arabia as hosts for the tournament on Monday, RFEF president Luis Rubiales said he could guarantee women would be able to attend without restrictions.
"Our idea is that football can be a tool of social change," he said. "There will be people who are for and against this decision, but we are certain we have made the right move."
The federation has not said how much the deal was worth, but said all income earned would be reinvested in amateur football and women's football, aside from money granted to the four competing clubs.
Spanish newspaper ABC said the federation would earn between 35-40 million euros ($39-$44 million) per year from the deal.
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Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Congress is playing a "silly" game of "Russian roulette" by threatening not to raise the nation's debt limit as it debates deficit reduction. "We should be more grown up than that."
In a live interview (full transcript here) on Squawk Box from Sun Valley, Idaho, where he's attending the annual Allen & Co. media conference, Buffett warned of "enormous disruption" if there's no deal to raise the U.S. debt limit.
What would happen if the Treasury does get to the point where it has run out of money?
"Nobody knows. I mean the odds are very good that people will assume we'll get things straightened out within a few days and nothing dramatic would happen. On the other hand, you're playing with fire when you don't need to play with fire. We don't need to tell the rest of the world that anytime people in Congress start throwing a tantrum that we're not going to pay our bills."
Buffett tells Becky Quick that the country's bills will be paid one way or the other, and Congress should address the situation with "maturity."
In Buffett's view, the country shouldn't be making such crucial decisions "at the point of a gun."—
He suggests some of America's biggest corporations could help prevent a U.S. default, if there's a gap of just a few days, by voluntarily pre-paying its September quarterly taxes. Berkshire, he says, would be willing to do so as an act of patriotism, and Buffett would "make a few calls" to his fellow CEOs.
As for changing a tax code that has "not been shaped by logic," Buffett repeats his long-standing advice: "I would go after the very rich." But, he says, it would take a combination of "leadership and outrage" to make significant changes when those who benefit from a particular aspect of the code will fight strongly to retain that advantage.
On the U.S. economy, Buffett sees improvement in Berkshire's businesses, except for those associated with the construction industry, a sector that needs to play a "crucial" part in an economic rebound.
He believes people underestimate how much lagging home construction is keeping the unemployment rate high. Buffett predicts we'll be "amazed" at the improvement in employment once the construction sector inevitably rebounds.
Berkshire, he says, employs more people today than it did two months ago and will keep hiring. He thinks the construction sector may start significant hiring by the end of the year.
A factor in his expectations for a construction rebound is that in most places around the country, buying a house makes more financial sense than renting.
As he has said many times in the past, "It makes no sense to bet against America" for the long-term.
Buffett doesn't think the debt problems in Greece and the rest of Europe have been solved yet. He sees "real" problems. "They've got a lot of work to do."
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With the weather taking a turn towards frost, leaving the trees bare for the wind to howl through, you're probably starting to consider taking your next corporate party indoors. Cosy, ambient shelter from the elements can be found in one a number of our remarkable venues across the city, but we're going to focus on two with an interesting history. Shoreditch Town House and The Playboy Club London propose an alternative to wandering the sopping streets in search of your next bar stop, often covering multiple stories featuring distinctly different activities on each floor. Both offering a variety of different attractions; here is our comparison between the pair.
Shoreditch Town House
Completed in 1911 this Edwardian Townhouse was built for wealthy bullion brokers C. Sharp & Wilkins. Today it stands as a testament to early 20th century opulence as a four-levelled event venue, maintained in the fixtures of the time. These four chapters, as they are called, provide an old-worldly experience of padded leather, thick drapes, and mystery.
The floors are split into: The Vault, The Parlour, The Stendhal, and the Reserve, respectively. Each has its own unique décor and use. For your event this space is ideal for entertaining or wow-ing guests from press-events to an evening with a well-to-do client.
Playboy Club London
With the departure of Hugh Hefner we are reminded of the relevance of the Playboy Club in the progress of permissiveness in today's society. An advocate of same sex-marriage since the 1950s and a renowned philanthropist, Hefner set up his lavish clubs to make luxury a daily experience. The exploits of his personal life have changed our perspective on sexuality, and it all started at the Playboy Club. Hefner journeyed over the year England won the world cup to open the club – 1966 so almost 51 years ago!
Experience this piece of recent history in Mayfair, where you can dine on Wagyu steaks and caviar to the Baroque bar's live music. The Playboy Club is best known for its charming bunnies; trained to provide the best in customer service they ensure everyone present if comfortable and feels welcome.
Offering a casino and high-quality beverages at Salvatore's bar the philosophy of which is diametrically opposed to the often ice-heavy cocktail dogma of wider London. Salvatore's, of course named after the infamous Salvatore Calabrese, well known for his love of combining flavours and rare liqueurs. If you ever wondered where you can get a £5,500 cocktail, its home is The Playboy Club.
If you're looking for a night in the lap of luxury, where you are made to feel at home in the most ornate settings, both of these clubs are for you. You may be unsure which one to pick as you may not have much experience organising Christmas parties, but we do! Get in touch by giving us a call at 020 8222 8420 or through email at firstname.lastname@example.com. With our help, you can organise the Christmas Party stress-free and you'll even be able to enjoy yourself as much as your guests will!


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Volunteer needed who can be trained in confidentiality and adhering to HIPPA while helping with clerical and administrative duties supporting our counseling center.
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Help keep an eye on the kiddos while parents are attending life skills classes at the shelter, applying for jobs and housing, and working with a case manager.
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- Assist with serving meals to parents and children in shelter
- Food Handler's License required
Assist in serving meals to families in shelter. Weekly commitment requested.
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- Count, stock and sack parcels in the food pantry
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AN attack by the nation's nutrition watchdog on one of the hottest diet trends has sparked a messy, months-long, social media food fight.
The Dietitians Association of Australia has enthusiastically warned Aussies off the popular Paleo diet which it has labelled "potentially dangerous".
But wellness advocates — including celebrity chef Pete Evans — are biting back online, using social media to question the DAA's agenda.
The DAA - "the country's leading nutrition body" - released a press release in July saying the paleo diet — which advocates quitting grains, legumes and some dairy — is "not all it's cracked up to be".
But its statement sparked a social media backlash and baseless conspiracy theories that the DAA was influenced by its sponsors, which include the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, Dairy Australia, Kellogg's, Nestle and Unilever (the maker of brands including Street's Ice Cream and Flora margarine).
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The Dietitians Association of Australia is sponsored by Arnotts, Nestle & Kelloggs. (Via @_sarahwilson_ I quit sugar for life book).Terrible— natascha mirosch (@nataschamirosch) April 5, 2014
The press release, titled Don't go the Paleo way, was issued within days of Evans wrapping up his seven-cityThe Paleo way Australian tour.
DAA CEO Claire Hewat said the scientific evidence to support eating like our Palaeolithic ancestors "just doesn't stack up" and slated the studies.
"Some proponents of 'paleo' suggest we avoid all grains, legumes, certain dairy products, conventionally raised meats, non-organic produce, and genetically modified and processed foods. This simply isn't practical for many Australians," she said.
"Australians eat from a range of foods from the entire food supply and the reality is that includes many processed foods, so we can't ignore this part of the food supply.
"We all eat, and so to a certain extent, we know what food makes us feel good. But rather than getting on the latest fad diet bandwagon, I urge Australians to become familiar with the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs) and to seek expert nutrition advice from an Accredited Practising Dietitians."
PALEO DIET: Week 1 meal plan — would you try it?
PETE EVANS: Backs petition to scrap Heart Foundation's healthy tick
"The Dieticians Association of Australia's recent conference was sponsored by Nestle, Coca-Cola and Pepsico." http://t.co/qVfkvX2DRy #iqs— Mikki Williden (@MikkiWilliden) June 25, 2014
But Evans says the DAA's arguments against Paleo eating are weak.
"They say it is expensive, which I can prove it isn't. They also say it is hard, which I can prove it isn't," he said.
"I don't believe that the DAA fully understand the paleo way of eating. They think it is high in protein and low in nutrients. This is just not true.
"They keep on hanging their hats on that it's about what and how cavemen ate, which is not what the paleo way is about either. They keep on attacking it saying that this can never be the case — which is obvious, so it's a moot point anyway, but they won't let it go."
My two cents on the Dieticians Association of Australia media release against the paleo diet: http://t.co/T3L3d86ovc #paleo— Natasha Lutrov (@natashalutrov) August 9, 2014
The DAA this month published a three-part series on the diet's merits, practicality and cost, as well as a position statement.
But it's the DAA's insistence that processed food can form part of a healthy diet that's made Evans more than angry.
The 41-year-old, who gained a health coach qualification from New York's Institute of Integrative Nutrition, has told his 320,000-plus Facebook fans that the DAA has ignited a "raging fire" in his belly.
"Why does the DAA and Heart Foundation have financial ties to multinational processed food corporations that litter the supermarket shelves with so-called 'healthy foods'?" he wrote.
A DAA spokeswoman told News Corp Australia the organisation is committed to "being transparent and maintaining independent views".
The DAA would not provide a breakdown of funds received from the food industry last financial year.
"This information is commercial in confidence," she said.
"Revenue from DAA's Corporate Partnerships makes up a small percentage of the Association's overall annual income."
According to its most recent annual report, it represents about 15 per cent of its income and is its third largest revenue source at $661,000 (after membership and conference/seminar fees).
Did you know that The Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) is sponsored by Arnott's, Nestle and Unilever? http://t.co/C5j7R3DTtL #IQS— I Quit Sugar (@IQuitSugar) June 26, 2014
Evans acknowledged these sponsorships may not affect the DAA's nutritional advice.
"Whatever the case, it sits in the same category as research studies that are sponsored by the food that they're claiming to have a benefit. You hope that there is no bias " he said.
"DAA should be about real, whole food, in the true sense of the word and they should find other sponsors like cooking utensils, equipment and appliances."
The membership body rejected claims its nutritional advice was influenced by commercial funding.
"DAA's nutrition advice is based on the (ADGs) and also specific evidence for the nutritional management of medical conditions," it said in a statement to News Corp Australia.
"DAA believes in working with all sectors — including the food industry — to achieve our mission. We can reach and influence more people in this way.
My latest letter to the editor - this time in the Herald Sun. Sticking up for @DAA_feed and @HeartAust #YouAreWelcome pic.twitter.com/qZwtzFwYTm— Joel Feren (@Hearty_Nut) October 2, 2014
"DAA maintains its independence when working with Corporate Partners. We have a number of protections in place, such as binding legal contracts (which protect the independence of both organisations), robust and transparent policies and procedures ... and a risk assessment process before undertaking any partnership."
The DAA said it did not endorse branded products and or participate in activities that may be perceived as an endorsement.
However, it allows food industry bodies such as the Egg Nutrition Council, to sponsor its national conferences.
"Support from our partners allows us to better provide relevant and high quality Continuing Professional Development for our members.
"Our partners have opportunities to attend DAA conferences and some opportunities to communicate with our members.
"Dietitians are professionals who are able to assess information and make informed decisions. We do not wish to censor our members' access to information. Such information can be a useful way for dietitians to stay up-to-date with companies and products."
The DAA, which represents about 5000 Accredited Practising Dietitians, says the criticism is a storm in a tea cup.
It says there is no conflict of interest arising from these partnerships and it is not concerned about any false perception of a conflict. It also says it doesn't need the sponsors to stay afloat.
"No, however as DAA is a not-for-profit membership organisation, the funds provide opportunities for all members, particularly where costs for conference venues would otherwise be preclusive."
Are you going to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) conference in Canberra next week? If you are, do... http://t.co/BNtqPGNtpC— Grains & Legumes NC (@GrainsLegumesNC) May 17, 2013
But the DAA may possibly be regretting its stance on the Paleo diet and subsequent press release.
After being contacted by News Corp Australia about the Paleo diet the DAA posted this message to its members:
"ATTENTION MEMBERS: DAA members will be aware of criticism of the Association and our members through social media by high-profile advocates of the Paleo diet. We have developed a clear Position Statement in response. While we will continue to monitor this issue, we do not wish to add more 'oxygen' to this by continuing to respond. With this in mind, DAA cautions members against further engaging in this issue through social media. Please consider that posting or commenting through social media may actually be creating. And as with all interactions, as professionals, DAA members must be conscious of the DAA Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice."
Happy Friday - it's World Egg Day! @AustralianEggs pic.twitter.com/V7EdFngZd2— DietitiansAssocAust (@DAA_feed) October 9, 2014
The DAA also issued a Position Statement saying "DAA is disappointed that our Association and our members are being attacked by vocal advocates of the Paleo diet. Our members work hard to make a real difference in people's lives by helping and supporting them to eat better food and be healthier, and working on policy and product development to improve the food supply.
"Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) have years of university study behind them. In support of this, the APD credential is the only nutrition credential recognised by the Australian Government. As APDs, we base our decisions and advice on scientific fact. That means that in a world where 'diets' have become 'trendy' and may come and go, our advice is solid and dependable.


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[VIDEO] The candidates running for Shelton City Council (George Blush, James Boad, Dean Jewett, Kathy McDowell & Deidre Peterson) and the contested race for Shelton School Board (Cheryl Williams & Sandy Tarzwell) spoke with the League of Women Voters of Mason County Tuesday.
George Blush and James Boad are running for Council Member No. 1.
Dean Jewett and Kathy McDowell are running for Council Member No. 2.
Deidre Peterson is running unopposed for Council Member No. 5.
Cheryl Williams is challenging Sandy Tarzwell for Shelton School Board Director District No. 1.
Each candidate was asked about climate change and its impact.
Each City Council candidate also weighed in on the tiny homes for veterans project.
Ballots for the November 5th General Election were mailed to voters Tuesday and need to be returned to the Mason County Auditor's Office no later than 8 PM on election day. If mailing in your ballot, it must have a postmark no later than November 5, 2019.Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2019 Dedrick Allan