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The Alternate Gift List: Gift Experiences That Create Memories
At Founder Foods we believe in the beauty of simplicity. Reconnecting with our health, family, community and environment has far reaching benefits, whether it be with our food, our daily lives or our annual holidays and traditions. When it comes to the tradition of gift-giving it isn't always the joyous tradition it should be. Many…Read More
Whole Foods: Fad or Fantastic
The term Whole Foods is becoming increasingly popular but it is often misunderstood and misused. There is no doubt whole foods have numerous benefits. In order to maximise those benefits we need to understand what whole foods really are and what they are not. We need to debunk some of the myths around whole foods.…Read More
Why Naturally Simple Food Is ALWAYS Naturally Better
The world of food has become a bit of a nightmare to navigate. Words like organic, whole food and natural crop up more and more. But do these titles mean that the product is better for you every time? And then there is the converse negatively associated terms like GMO, processed food, ultra-processed, flavoured, refined…Read More
Why Cooking Is The Key To Changing The World
We have come to think that doing our bit to manage our waste is the most obvious way for us to have a positive impact on the environment. But, have you ever considered the impact of having a healthy eating plan on the world around you? Years of working towards carefully managing our waste has…Read More
Simple Gifts For Teachers They Really Appreciate
It is the end of the school year in a few days time! It's hard to believe a whole year has flown by already! Teachers are the backbone of our society and any parent knows how important they are to their child and the role they play in creating a healthy lifestyle for your family.…Read More
Natural Crafts And Homemade Gift Ideas For Kids
In such a consumer driven society it is hard to steer our kids away from the desire and need for things. The irony is often the gifts that weren't things, are the gifts from our childhood that we remember most fondly. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of inspiration and memory jogging…Read More
Gift Ideas For Children That Aren't Plastic Toys
In the time we live in almost everything has some element of plastic in it, especially when it comes to kids toys. The novelty of plastic toys often doesn't last long and they end up as waste. The irony is the gifts we remember most fondly from our childhood usually aren't the plastic toys. We…Read More
Why Eating More Local Foods Is A Healthy Food Choice
30 years ago we ate almost entirely locally grown food. But, over time, our diet has changed and we no longer eat the variety of locally grown foods we used to. At the same time, our rates of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity have increased massively. When it comes to healthy food choices, maybe…Read More
Why Our Diet Is Hurting Our Economy
South Africa used to be fully self-sufficient from a food perspective. We had some of the most productive farmers in the world and arguably still do. In the last 30 years, we have gone from being a net exporter of food by volume to now being a net importer in almost 60% of all food…Read More
What It's Really Like to Live Zero Waste
Living zero waste isn't the same for everyone. It is location specific and household specific. We all eat different things, shop at different places and have different priorities. Contrary to what many people think, moving to a zero waste lifestyle is not a hugely overwhelming task that takes a lot of time. It is just…Read More
Why We Choose to Live Zero Waste in South Africa
When people find out we choose to live zero waste the reactions vary. For some, the concept seems so impossible it can't possibly be true. Some find meeting someone who actually lives a zero-waste lifestyle fascinating. Many are interested but had written it off as an impractical concept. Many more get stuck on the "why";…Read More
Plastic In Unexpected Places: Your Teabags
Plastic is a hot topic these days and we often immediately think of the obvious plastics, like bags and water bottles. But there are also the hidden plastics to consider. Plastic isn't just used as a durable waterproof, airtight packaging option. Plastic heated at high temperatures is also used as a substitute to glue to…Read More
Why We Can't Recycle Our Way Out Of The Plastic Problem
In the last decade, we have created more plastic waste than all the plastic produced in the world prior to 2008. What will the next generation have to deal with if we carry on? It's great that more people are becoming conscious of the plastic problem and making an effort to recycle! But, when it comes…Read More
Common Recycling Myths Debunked
For those concerned with living more consciously or zero waste, recycling is likely a part of your daily life. You are probably familiar with the warm fuzzy feeling you get knowing you doing something good. And you absolutely are doing something good! In a world where packaging is unavoidable and constantly not reusable, recycling is…Read More
Your Waste Impact: What You Should Know As A South African
The impact of our waste disposal as South Africans is a bit like our use of drinking water or processed meats – unless there is a major drought or listeria outbreak we don't think about it. If you do think about your waste you might consider the impact on environmental protection. What if we told…Read More
What Really Happens to Your Household Waste?
How our household waste is managed in South Africa and where it really goes is a question surprisingly few ever think about. Even less of us really know the answer. Most of us are not naive enough to think the process of waste management is eco-friendly but for the most part, we don't really think…Read More
The Challenges Your Household Waste Creates: what everyone should know.
As the waste generated per person in South Africa increases, and the movement of people into cities soars, waste is exploding. Cape Town taught us what happens when we use water in dry areas without thinking about it. Maybe its time we paused to think about the challenges our household waste creates … What you…Read More
The Natural Movement: Get On Board
At some point in the evolution of society we moved from "I think, therefore I am." to "I consume, therefore I am.". The wellbeing of the world is measured in growth of how much we buy. Consumption promises happiness but never delivers, instead we are left with an ongoing desire for more. Access to more…Read More
Connecting to the Core of Founder Foods
Natural wholefoods hold the key to many of our modern-day problems. The food we buy creates a link between our health, our family dynamics, our community and the environment. It's no coincidence that the most natural whole foods have the most positive impact at every point. It's more than food, it's a tool to transform…Read More


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A Simple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
A Simple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
A Simple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Among the important ingredients in chai tea as well as spice tea, cinnamon has a tasty, naturally sweet taste and is among the earliest known spices.
Generally used in cooking and in standard Chinese medication as well as Ayurveda, cinnamon is promoted as a natural cure with an assortment of health advantages.
Despite its long history of using, cinnamon tea continues to be evaluated in few studies. Nevertheless, a 2018 analysis published within the Journal of American College of Nutrition discovered that intake of a cinnamon extract greatly reduced clinical symptoms and inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.1?
Nevertheless, there was no great impact on hemoglobin A1c levels.2?
Though some individuals love to just sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal or maybe apple slices, cinnamon tea is one other choice. Here's a formula to try:
one cinnamon stick (Ceylon cinnamon) One cup (eight oz. or perhaps aproximatelly 250 mL) boiling water
One tea bag (regular and decaffeinated herbal tea) or black tea
Optional: honey (or some other sweetener) to taste
Place the cinnamon stick inside a mug.
Add the teabag. High for a person to 2 extra minutes. Get rid of the teabag as well as cinnamon stick.
Sweeten to taste, in case desired.
Suggested Ingredients
If you make use of black tea (either typical or maybe decaffeinated), you are able to include milk that is warm or maybe a dairy free substitute as well as sweeten it to taste with maple syrup or honey.
Rather than black tea, you are able to substitute a rooibos or even honeybush teabag.washing machine repair Dubai
For an extra taste boost, put in a dash of black and turmeric pepper together with the ginger before steeping.
Additionally, individuals who've been prescribed medication to handle the blood sugar of theirs shouldn't lower or even discontinue the dose of theirs and get cinnamon instead, particularly without talking with a physician. Improperly treated diabetes is able to result in severe complications, like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, stroke, and nerve injury.
women that are Pregnant should stay away from excessive quantities of cinnamon and should not get it as a health supplement.
A number of individuals may experience allergies to organic tea with cinnamon. Cinnamon is discovered to trigger allergic dermatitis.5? Rashes may perhaps show up all over the lips and lips (areas which are available in touch with cinnamon) or even might be prevalent on skin on the entire body.
According to one report, thousand mg of cinnamon bark powdered taken everyday was connected with substance retention (edema) and also may perhaps intensify congestive heart failure.6?
Beyond possible health advantages, a cup of cinnamon tea could be a scrumptious addition to your typical tea rotation. Still, overdoing it is able to result in too much consumption of coumarins in case you make use of some cinnamon species as Cinnamomum cassia. In case you are uncertain of just how much you must be consuming, check with the health care provider of yours before adding it to the diet of yours.

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3 plead guilty in 2013 'tiger' kidnapping case
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Connecticut, William Davis, 27, Jeffrey Houston, 28, and 29-year-old Christopher Gay pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
When sentenced, they face a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years on the robbery charge and a mandatory consecutive term of at least seven years on the firearm charge. Each also faces a restitution order of about $3 million.
The three suspects have been in custody since their arrests in May 2013.
Court documents state that at approximately 9 p.m. on April 11, 2013, at least four men who were wearing masks and gloves--and two of whom were armed with handguns--broke into an apartment in Meriden, Conn., bound four victims with duct tape and covered their heads.
Three suspects then forced two of the victims into a vehicle and drove them to Lenox Jewelers in Fairfield, Conn., where they worked. At the store the perpetrators stole jewelry, watches and loose diamonds valued between $4 and $5 million before fleeing again in the car, leaving the two victims bound inside the store.
RELATED CONTENT: Police investigating kidnapping, robbery in Conn.
These types of crimes--where jewelers or their employees are targeted off-site and then forced to return to the store--are known as "tiger" kidnappings because the perpetrators stalk their victims beforehand, making note of their patterns and habits.
In their guilty plea, the three men agreed to forfeit gemstones, jewelry, watches and more than $127,000 in cash that was seized from them in May 2013. Houston also agreed to forfeit his vehicle.
The court noted that two other individuals have been charged with participating in the kidnapping and robbery and are awaiting trial.
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How Research Can Inform Public Health Policies for Endocrine Disruptors
Despite incontrovertible evidence of the harmful effects of endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body's hormone systems, a sound public health policy is still absent. In this Comment, the authors discuss the role of experimental research in the development of new regulations.
Endocrine disruptors are a class of chemicals that mimic, block or interfere with the production, metabolism or action of hormones in the body. Research has linked exposure to endocrine disruptors to adverse health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, male and female reproductive disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, asthma and cancer. Because endocrine disruptors are ubiquitous in our environment, food and consumer products, they pose a threat to global health, but sound public health policy regarding the use of these chemicals is still absent. In this Comment, in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, "Endocrine disruptors — putting the mechanistic cart before the phenomenological horse," Ana M. Soto and Carlos Sonnenschein discuss how current experimental research practices are hindering the development of public health policy. They conclude by providing advice on how researchers can adapt their approach to drive forward meaningful change to regulation and clinical practice.
By Alan Morris, Nature Reviews Endocrinology
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Factor in higher propane costs to keep expenses in line this harvest.
In an ideal world, this year's challenging crop season would have a grand finale of a warm, dry and late fall. Unfortunately, farming conditions are rarely ideal. As such, it's smart to think through how a delayed harvest might affect your drying capacity and costs.
"We're late across the country," says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension assistant professor. "Depending on weather conditions this fall, we could run into some scenarios where drying costs are really high."
Consider the numbers. If propane prices run as high as $1.50 and $2 per gallon this winter, it will cost around 3¢ per point of moisture removed per bushel of grain. If you dry down 26% moisture corn to 16% moisture, you'll hit 30¢ per bushel. If you have 100,000 bu. of grain to dry, your total drying costs would be $30,000.
"It's not uncommon for somebody to have 15¢ cents in drying costs, and 15¢ per bushel is more than the profit margin in some cases," Parman points out. "These are not insignificant numbers."
A Proactive Plan. Talk to your propane supplier now to see if they are still offering any prepricing programs, Parman suggests. Also, see if flexible delivery options can help reduce your prices.
When locking in prices, secure as much supply as possible, says Davis Michaelsen, Pro Farmer Inputs Monitor editor. Fill all the storage capacity you have on your farm, which will help you manage against any potential supply shortages.
Analyze your on-farm storage capabilities and weigh those costs against commercial drying, advises Nick Horob, owner of Harvest Profit, a farm management technology company. "The most efficient on-farm drying system can be as low as 1¢ per point of moisture per bushel versus commercial drying at 4¢ to 5¢ per point per bushel."
If you are drying a lot of corn at the elevator, see if you can negotiate drying rates and lock in terms now, Horob says. If you have neighbors who did significant amounts of prevent plant, see if they could dry grain for you. You might be able to save money and simplify logistics.
You could potentially leave corn out in the field to dry longer into the winter, Horob says, but factor in the pros and cons. "You may save 15¢ per bushel in drying costs, but have a 20% yield loss," he says.
Visit with your lender about your outlook for drying costs. "You want to make sure you have capacity on an operating note," Horob says. "You don't want to all of a sudden run out of liquidity to pay for propane."
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A five-storey, 600,000 cubic feet industrial space is transformed for this walkthrough exhibit.
With few large resorts, Puerto Escondido continues to feel like a hidden gem. An hour-and-a-half taxi or bus ride from Huatulco brings you to this semi-sleepy city on the Pacific coast where surfers gather to ride the Mexican Pipeline and vacationers soak up the sun.
If you're a surfer: Beach Hotel Ines
This hotel boasts one of the best locations in Puerto Escondido, overlooking Zicatela Beach, a legendary surf spot. The collection of apartments, rooms, cabins and bungalows means every eclectic visitor can find a space that's right for them. Amenities include a casual restaurant and a pool.
If you love all things retro: Hotel Santa Fe
Once you see the posh pink palace located at the entrance to the beach, you know you've arrived at Hotel Santa Fe. This colourful colonial-style inn features locally made Mexican furniture and hand-woven bedspreads. Among the varied rooms are two presidential suites, each with verandas and semi-private pools.
If you are looking to relax: Hotel Casa de Dan
The clear-blue pool surrounded by lush gardens at Hotel Casa de Dan is what dreams of a laid-back Mexican vacation are made of. This boutique property overlooks the beach and features a café, plus a collection of 15 cabañas and apartments well-priced for daily, weekly and even monthly stays.
If you're a foodie: Hotel Suites Villasol
From basic rooms to spacious suites, the 85-room Hotel Suites Villasol is a beach-chic spot. There's a pool bar and fine dining, but it's the breakfast at the onsite restaurant that will entice even the sleepiest of travellers to wake up early. Don't miss the chilaquiles, a traditional breakfast dish of fried tortillas with eggs and salsa.
Things to Do
If you're a surfer: Take a lesson with The Zicazteca Surf School
The famed Mexican Pipeline rips right across Zicatela, making it a hot spot for international surfers. Novices are well-advised to take lessons before venturing out. The Zicazteca Surf School's two-hour class includes transportation, a surf board, rash guard and an introducton to surfing etiquette.
If you love all things retro: Shop for souvenirs at Mantelería Santo Domingo
Purchase a hand-woven souvenir from Mantelería Santo Domingo. This family-run textile shop sells clothing, tablecloths and bedspreads created on a pair of wooden looms that are always in operation. Visit the shop and place a custom order at the start of your vacation so you can pick it up before your flight home.
If you are looking to relax: Float in the Laguna de Manialtepec
To really unwind, a moonlight float in the shimmering waters of Laguna de Manialtepec is a must. Located about 20 kilometres west of the city, this lagoon turns phosphorescent at certain times of the year due to an algae in the water that is activated by the movement of darting fish and swimmers.
If you're a foodie: Taking a walking tour
Self-proclaimed "information goddess" Gina Machorro's walking tour takes guests to local spots such as Tomasa's kitchen for grilled tortillas or Mercado Benito Juárez to sample chocolate, bean and chili tamales. Along the way, Machorro shares stories about the history and culture of the Puerto Escondido area.
If you're a surfer: El Cafecito
Surfers in search of a strong cup of coffee and a pile of pancakes need only to head to beachside El Cafecito, located right by Zicatela—just follow the smell of fresh pastries. Or, kickstart the day with an El Verde, a freshly-squeezed juice spiked with parsley, celery, cucumber, pineapple and orange.
If you love all things retro: La Juquileña
For regional cuisine, head to La Juquileña restaurant (not to be confused with similar-sounding Las Juquileñas restaurant). Daily specials may include empanadas, cactus salad and tlayudas—a kind of Mexican pizza that features a tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded meat, cabbage, cheese and salsa.
If you are looking to relax: Fresh Restaurant & Lounge
No Mexican vacation is complete without a dinner on the beach. At Fresh Restaurant & Lounge, there's always live performances by local musicians, spectacular sunsets over Zicatela Beach and a truly addictive dish called Camarones Coco Loco, which features jumbo prawns served with mango and coconut.
If you're a foodie: Spirulina
Diners gather under a palapa (a thatched-roof structure) at Spirulina for vegan and vegetarian-centric dishes and plenty of laid-back charm. The acai bowls and Green Flash power smoothies are breakfast-time hits, while lunch and dinner favourites include the veggie fajitas and homemade quinoa burger.


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The greatest pop conspiracy of all time is taking place... right now. So, you might know that the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction, is currently on hiatus. Since the break, defacto bad boy of the group, Louis Tomlinson, has had a son—little Freddie Tommo entered the world in late January of this year.
There's a popular Internet conspiracy theory going around that baby Tomlinson doesn't actually exist. BuzzFeed did some extensive reporting on the weirdest thing to happen to Teen Tumblr in quiet some time, but we're here to give you the bullet points. They are:
- In May of 2015, the Twitter account @BrianaFacts started the idea that Brianna Jungwirth, Tomlinson's baby mama, was not actually pregnant.
- On January 2016, when Tomlinson announced his baby's birth, fans immediately assumed it wasn't actually him who penned the tweet.
- Brianna's Instagram post about the baby said she had him on January 21, when Louis' tweet cites January 22 as the actual birthday.
- Bri's image's authenticity has been called into question, too. Fans seem to think they were stolen from a lifestyle blogger and/or YouTube personality.
- After Briana had the baby, she walked out of the hospital when most women leave in a wheelchair.
- When Louis posted his first picture with Freddie, many immediately thought it was photoshopped.
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Today started as day where I felt the depression/anxiety/overwhelmedness (I declare it a word) creeping in. I generally do pretty well but nobody's safe: negativity comes for us all sometimes.
It didn't help that I fell asleep on the dog during Letterman last night and slept long enough to NOT be able to sleep again for awhile by the time I crawled into bed. I was awake enough that the hamster started running about work stuff and then I found myself even more awake. I can over-think stuff with the best of them. I put on a meditation series I've been listening to (I'll write on that tomorrow) and that was enough to reroute my brain waves and eventually I was back in sleeptown. Funny, the hamster doesn't so much run due to IVF stuff anymore, likely because I've made my peace with it all being out of my hands. But work? Ah work. That wheel is always greased and ready for the hamster to jump aboard.
Upon waking this morning I still had some residual feelings of grossness from an odd night's sleep so I decided to not just fart around the apartment. I knocked out some emails, showered (it had to be done) and decided to go down to the Field Museum to see the 1893 World's Exposition exhibit. I met a friend who works there for tea, had a nice walk around, and then decided to walk through the Evolving Planet exhibit (my favorite exhibit in the museum).
And then, the universe gave me a gift in the form of 2 dudes walking in front of me into the exhibit. They eventually got away from me, but for the 10-minutes that I trailed them they really made my day (and yes, I sent all of these in real-time to my Facebook account):
At the entrance: "Y'all, this might be a bit much for me."
At a sign explaining a single-celled organism: (loudly) "I am sorry, but God created the heavens AND the earth."
At a photo of Charles Darwin: "You know that guy was drunk."
At a fossil: "Hey look, it's an ostrich." (It was not an ostrich)
"That's one big-ass ground sloth."
"I bet people actually believe some of this stuff."
It was magical.
And even if alot continues to be out of my hands, even if that hamster runs from time to time, even if I never get over over-thinking….at least I'm okay with evolution.
I got that going for me.


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Zozobra Birds of Prey
Published Aug 18, 2008Having relocated to the pseudo-glitz of L.A., former Boston indie label Hydra Head still holds onto the musical interests of Cave In alumni Stephen Brodsky (Stove Bredsky), Adam McGrath (Clouds) and Caleb Scofield (Zozobra). Each musician has gone on his separate path, far from the shimmering prog pop of their pioneering group. Only Scofield, however, still has the bloodlust for heavy metal, and as Zozobra, he successfully uses his monstrous bass as a large-bore shotgun, like on the cover of Ted Nugents "Weekend Warriors. "Treacherous has a colossal Tool heft, while "Heavy with Shadows dips into Cave Ins psychedelic bag o tricks with echoing guitars. "Heartless Enemy, "In Jetstreams, and especially "Sharks That Circle spotlight Scofields clean vocals prominently in the mix, though theyre only harmonies. After two minutes of guitar washes, Scofield ploughs his way through another growl-fest in "Laser Eyes. Though his acid-gargling vocals are one-dimensional and without much variance, Scofield makes up for his shortcomings with his destructo axe. And with Isis drummer Aaron Harris providing the deafening beats, Bird of Prey finds Zozobra hell bent on hearing loss.
"Emanate starts heavy right out of the gate, which sets the tone for the album. Was this go-for-the-throat vibe intentional, as if you had something to prove?
Im not sure I felt like I had something to prove, per se, but I knew going into it that I definitely wanted this record to be more relentless than Harmonic Tremors. "Emanate felt like an obvious choice as an opener. Aaron and I would joke when listening back to it that it sounded like getting repeatedly punched in the face.
Your clean singing shines through behind the growls in a few tracks. Why cover it up so much?
I still dont feel very comfortable singing. I wanted the melodic vocals to sit in the background more for this record, almost like an additional instrument instead of the main focus. It leaves me with more options in a live setting. I heard some live recordings of shows we did last year and decided that nobody should have to listen to my foul attempts at singing. Stick with what you know, I guess.
The noise track, "Big Needles, is in the middle of the album to provide a pause for a breath?
I think so, to take a little break. I would like to do more stuff like that in the future, a little less conventional in terms of structure and sound.
Why the switch from Santos Montano to Aaron Harris this time around?
Aaron and I had been trying to do a record together for years now. Its been impossible with him fooling around with that little side project of his. He had a good chunk of time off from touring and it seemed like the only window we would have. The idea behind Zozobra is to sort of always have a revolving cast of characters. I want it to serve as a format for me to get a chance to play with different musicians that I may be friends with or just a fan of. Santos will make his return; hes just gathering power.
What does Harris add thats new to the mix, other than his thunderous beats?
Beyond his playing he also recorded this record. I think he has a natural approach to the recording process and I was constantly impressed with his abilities and the sounds he was able to get with such minimal gear. I have the tendency to have this "its good enough attitude when it comes to recording. Aaron is very much the opposite and I think the record really benefited from his push for perfection when it came to takes and making sure all the instruments were locking up real well.
Did he contribute to any songwriting?
I gave him demos with programmed drums and he pretty much deleted the drum tracks and did his own thing over. The song structures remained the same but we were always bouncing different ideas off each other during vocal tracking and overdubs. Unfortunately we just didnt have the time to meet up and write songs. Weve still never actually played any of this material together.
Where do you stand with Cave In? Any chance of a reunion, since everyone is doing it?
If Cave In were to play live again Im not sure it would be a reunion. I think it would be more of a return from an extended hiatus. If it did happen I know for a fact we would have at least three new songs to play.
Obviously Zozobra is the heaviest of the post-Cave In bands. What do you think of the quality of their output, especially the new stuff?
I would normally take this opportunity to make a sarcastic joke about those guys but I wont. I have to be honest and say that both Clouds and Steve [Brodsky] have just put out some of the worst shit I think Ive heard in a long time. I wish those guys would stop fucking around with that nerdy fucking stoner party rock, 16-bit-sounding bullshit and just get Cave In back together.
Any plans for touring this year?
I would like to try and do something. Maybe in the fall, nothing is set in stone. Its hard not having an actual band that can get together and practice and go on tour but I hope I can work something out. (Hydra Head)


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Triple-negative breast cancer responds well to cetuximab addition to chemotherapy
Women with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer respond twice as well to chemotherapy if Cetuximab is added, researchers revealed at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Milan, Italy. They said that targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) can double the response rate compared to only cisplatin chemotherapy. Patients with triple negative tumors usually have a poor prognosis because the tumor tends to grow and spread rapidly, and also because they generally do not respond well to several therapies.
The researchers revealed that a Phase II randomized clinical trial involving 173 heavily pre-treated women demonstrated that adding cetuximab, an anti-EGFR antibody to cisplatin chemotherapy not only doubled the response rate, but also doubled the time to progression compared to patients on only cisplatin chemotherapy.
Professor Jose Baselga, who led the study along with investigators from Spain, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, the UK and Israel, said:
We are very excited by these results. Although epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) had been considered as a potential target for therapy in breast cancer, this is the first proof that this is the case.
The 173 women, all of whom had metastatic cancer (cancer had spread beyond the breast), were randomly selected to receive either:
- Cetuximab (400 mg/m3 initial dose and then 250 mg/m3 weekly) plus up to six 3-weekly cycles of cisplatin,..or
- Only cisplatin
The researchers inform that the cetuximab/cisplatin combination group had a response rate of 20%, compared to 10.3% in the other group. The cetuximab/cisplatin combination group also had twice the median length of PFS (progression free survival) compared to the other group - 3.7 compared to 1.5 months.
Prof Baselga said:
These two months are very valuable because they more than double the progression-free survival compared to the cisplatin-alone arm. In this advanced-disease population, this type of improvement is rarely seen and it is highly significant.
Dr Fabrice André from Institut Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, France, commented:
The results of this trial are extremely important and convincing given their magnitude. They need now to be confirmed in the context of a large randomized trial.
In addition to open new avenues in the field of cancer treatment, these results also have implications in the field of cancer biology. They suggest that EGFR could play a role in the progression of triple-negative breast cancer.
Prof Baselga added:
If we work hard at identifying the different subtypes and identify the appropriate targets, we should be able to change the natural history of this disease.
Dr André agreed and said:
The results of this trial and others are showing that new and different treatments may provide benefit in subsets of patients with the disease, suggesting that this form of breast cancer might be further re-segmented according to molecular subtypes.
Cetuximab is marketed under the name Erbitux. It is currently approved for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and head and neck cancer. It is manufactured and distributed in North America by ImClone and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and in the rest of the world distribution is by Merck KGaA.
Results of the CREATE-X trial (Video Medical And Professional 2020).


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Traveling with someone you love is one of the best feelings in the world. And you've always got a chance to make it even more special with choosing a destination that has romance in its air! So which are those destinations which you should be sneaking out to with your partner – read on to know more!
Carmel, California:
If you're both beach bums and tucking away into a beach for some we-time is your thing, head to Carmel! This place has some of the most stunning beaches in the world – the weather isn't too harsh – just right for a pleasant stroll on the beach, walking hand-in-hand with your partner, making memories to last for a lifetime. You could also hire a car and explore the hidden jewels of Carmel as you drive through!
Santorini, Greece:
You must have scrolled through your Instagram feed and come across so many couples posting pictures of themselves – soaking in the beauty of Santorini. This place is a must visit for every couple, at least once in their lifetime. And if you ask me why, I'd surely say that there's something mystically romantic in the very soil of Santorini – the moment you step in here, you feel different! Get yourself a room in the best hotels here, which give you some stunning views of this serene city. And don't forget to capture those picture perfect moments against the most scenic views of Santorini!
Quebec, Quebec City:
The very charm and aura of this city will make you cuddle up with your partner, hug them, kiss them right there! The quaint essence of this city will make you wish you could wait back there forever! And why not? Streets full of snow, Cafes, and restaurants that have coziest ambiance and decor – who wouldn't want to spend a lifetime with their loved one here? So if you have an anniversary or birthday of your better half, head right here! And if nothing is coming up, you don't really need to have a reason to step in here!
Florence, Italy:
Undoubtedly one of the most romantic places in the world, Florence in Italy is something you have to explore and experience, with your partner! The views, the wine, the antique cafes, and also the museums which boast of masterpieces from some of the best artists in the world – each of it contributes to making the atmosphere super romantic and cozy here. Head away to Florence and make the most of what this beautiful city has to offer to you!


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Below you will see support videos and other media to support you on the 28 Day "I AM A Priority" Challenge.
The information is organized based upon the date added.
Please review the PowerPoint from my initial orientation here: I AM A Priority
Review & Print Your 7 Primal Needs – Daily Tracking Sheet in the program resource area: 7 Daily Primal Needs Tracking Sheet (BETA) v2
Please print 4 copies for each of the weeks and print in landscape orientation.
For those of you that like technology try the Electronic version of the Daily Tracking Sheet here: 7 Daily Primal Needs Tracking E-Version
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Day 1: July 24th: Video explaining how to complete the 28 Day "I AM A Priority" Challenge Booklet
Day 2: July 25th: Video review of my day using the Electronic Version of the Daily Tracking Sheet
Day 3: Review of the Carb Cycling "Clean Eating" Program
To access the Carb Cycling "Clean Eating" Program again go to: Nutrition (password: only28days).
Day 4: How's it going? Please give me some feedback. Got questions?
Day 5: HYDRATE Live with Coach Brien Shamp and Miles (super cute)
Day 6: Try This Ritual To Enhance Your Daily Growth-Before going to bed reflect on the day and ask yourself…what was GOOD, WHAT COULD BE BETTER & HOW?
Day 8: Let's focus on your FOCUS
Day 9: Take the time to slow down and breathe- Primal Need #1
Day 12: Here is my #1 exercise to reduce pain and enhance your posture...
Day 13: GET AT LEAST 7 HOURS OF QUALITY SLEEP PER NIGHT
Day 27: Satisfy your 7 Daily Primal Needs with doTerra Essential Oils
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Mar 11, 2020
With so many interesting presentations and posters—and people!—a newbie navigating their first convention can be a daunting experience. One PhD student reflects back on her time in New Orleans.
Feb 10, 2020
The SPSP Student Committee is responsible for events at the annual convention, the monthly SPSPotlight newsletter, and other resources that support our graduate student community. Here are the Student Committee members for the upcoming year (along with some fun facts and what they're looking forward to at the 2020 Convention). When you see them in New Orleans, be sure to say hi!
Feb 10, 2020
Social media gives romantic partners new ways to engage in dyadic displays, but it can complicate matters, too, with its wide reach and permanency.
Feb 03, 2020
The Summer School of Personality Science (SSPS) is a week-long summer school sponsored by European Association of Personality Psychology (EAPP). The 2020 SSPS will take place July 5 – 13 in Madrid, Spain, right before the European Conference on Personality (ECP). SPSP will select two students to attend SSPS and reimburse up to $750 in travel expenses. Lodging and some meals (breakfast, lunch) will be provided free of cost to all accepted students.
Jan 22, 2020
Heading to New Orleans for SPSP2020? Check out these tips for making the most of your convention experience.
Jan 21, 2020
A message from 2019 SPSP President Linda Skitka SPSP continues to be strong and to do amazing things to support social and personality psychology! It can be hard to keep up with all that is going on, but I want to thank you for your support in helping hit many successes this year.


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If your house has siding, check the areas around the siding for proper sealing. Homes are insulated behind their siding, but if air can get back there, the insulation can't do its job. Check under the bottom rim of the siding at the foundation of the home and be sure that it's sealed tightly. Likewise, look at holes in the siding around exhaust fans and other areas where air might escape, including the area around the dryer vent and any outside faucets and outlets.
Few people care about drafts in an unfinished basement, but they should. Those drafts cause an overall loss of household atmosphere, and sealing them will keep a more efficiently insulated house. Look at the area where the basement walls meet the ceiling (the underside of your floor) and seal any gaps. Also, look where pipes enter the home, and seal the area around them as well as HVAC ductwork and television cable wires. Do a final check around basement windows, sealing them and repairing cracked glass.
Now go to the extreme other end of the house-the attic. People know to fill attics with insulation, but if the attic is open for storage there are smaller leaks that are left exposed. Replace any attic insulation that looks "old." Discolored and dirty looking insulation needs to be replaced with more efficient insulation.
Heat rises and hot summer sun beats on the roof, so attic sealing is truly key to proper home insulation. Look for electrical wires coming into the home and television reception mounts that need to be sealed with expanding foam. Most homes will have a pipe running from the bathroom plumbing through the attic and out the roof. Seal around this pipe at the roof and the floor of the attic. Don't forget to seal the doorway to the attic with sealant or weatherstripping to prevent drafts from entering the living area below.
Drafts in the living area are usually attended to without a problem. Items like draft blockers for the base of doors and weatherstripping around door jams and windows are common place. Yet, there are many more places where expensive heat can be lost in the living area of the home.
Just like the basement and attic, check the living areas for cracks between the floor and the wall. You won't see them on finished areas, but check under the baseboards where moulding isn't sealing the joint. Ever feel a stream of cold air coming from your outlets? Foam insulation pieces can be added to electrical outlets behind the wall plates.
Part of home maintenance is maintaining the exterior. As projects come up (and they always do), why not use the opportunity to go green? Having an eco-friendly exterior does not mean you need $10,000 worth of solar panels either. Over time, much smaller changes can add up to big savings-for you and for the environment.
1. Weatherize old widows: If your windows are in good overall shape, replacing them isn't necessary. Studies have shown that older windows can perform just as well as their vinyl replacements as long as they are in good repair and properly sealed to prevent excessive air exchange. Caulk the exterior trim of your windows and repair cracked glazing or damaged putty around the glass, and while you're at it, check for air leaks around skylights. Then pat yourself of the back for reducing the demand for vinyl, thereby reducing the non-biodegradable waste and toxic byproducts that result from its production.
2. Make smart paint choices: Recently, a small number of low VOC, eco-friendly exterior paints have come onto the market. Unlike their high-performing interior counterparts, the jury is still out (at least among professional painters) on whether or not the exterior versions can withstand long-term exposure to the elements. Eco-friendly exterior paints also come at a higher cost ($50-$60 dollars a gallon), so make sure to do your research before buying.
3. Insulate your crawl space: Most people insulate their attics and basements, but they tend to overlook the heat lost by their crawl space. There are many eco-friendly insulation options available, but the type of insulation you use will depend on several factors: climate and recommended R-value, the direction your house faces, drainage, ventilation, and local building codes. Check with your local building safety office and local home center for more information.
4. Seal leaks and stop drafts: Keep exterior doors airtight with weather-stripping. Install chimney rain covers, and keep fireplace dampers closed when not in use. Seal dryer vent leaks by using covers that open only when your dryer is in use. Seal and insulate around water pipes, cable connections, and anywhere the exterior of your home has been penetrated with pipes or wiring.
5. Roof responsibly: If your budget allows, roofing materials made of metal, ceramic tile, or slate are the greenest choices. Traditional asphalt shingles, although not the best choice for the environment (lack of durability, difficult to recycle), are still the most affordable. Not all asphalt is created equal, though. Organic-based asphalt shingles (made from recycled natural materials like paper, felt, and wood fibers) are a greener choice then their fiberglass-based counterparts. Higher asphalt content also gives them greater weight, which makes them more durable and resistant to damage. When replacing roofing with asphalt, install light-colored shingles to reflect heat.
6. Landscape strategically: Trees and shrubs cannot only increase your property value, but when strategically planted they also lower the demands on your heating and cooling systems. Plant a row of evergreen trees on the north and east sides of your house to shelter you from winter winds. Plant deciduous trees on the south side of your house to shield your home from the summer sun. In the winter, their dropped leaves will allow the sun to penetrate. Low-growing shrubs in front of an air conditioning unit cast a cool shadow.
7. Open your windows: In the spring and summer, turn off your air conditioner. Instead, create cross ventilation using open windows and cool air down with dehumidifiers. In the case of many older homes, the original layout was often designed with cross ventilation in mind.
8. Select the greenest products: When greening the exterior of your home, select the greenest products available. How do you know if a product is green? The answer depends on your location, your climate, your project, and what materials are available locally. In general, if a product saves water or energy; replaces toxics chemicals with healthier alternatives; conserves resources; or reduces, reuses or recycles waste; it's probably green.
Finally, invest in an energy audit. Call your local utility company (or visit http://hes.lbl.gov) to schedule a home energy audit. They can pinpoint problem areas and make recommendations for improving your home's efficiency.


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This article is in the East side of main building Eram Tile painting (A beautiful garden located in Shiraz, Iran) with cognitive narrative approach to reading. The review confirms the necessity and validity of these readings is syntagmatic images. Eram Paradise entrance that has three sunny arcs. The piece consists of three illustrated Parliaments:
1 - Rustam at the Shrine of Prophet Solomon (AS), 2 - being senseless abigails seeing the Beauty of Prophet Joseph (AS), 3 - watched Shirin starlings in fountains by Khosrow and 4 - Portrait of King Nasser-aldin mounted on horseback in the center (these assemblies are illustrated in three solar crescent; up, right and left). Why did the artist choose this three stories among many lyric, epic and ethnic thematic in literature. Why did he set them with this geographical positions? And etc.
These three stories set besides each other to convey unique meaning. The researcher will read the narrative of each parliament. The exact look and content gives them insight into the composition and Ordering and then to reflect on their Ordering In this reflection, common visual elements of this picture tells Parliament.
Extra-textual reference to the three parliaments and their relationship with the image of king in the center (the center can be seen as a symbol of authority), the review is the image tile So that the era of King Nasser-aldin of the central features prominent figures of main characters (Purity of Prophet Joseph (AS), Honesty of Prophet Solomon (AS) and the lyricism of Khosrow and Shirin) has borrowed. What is important in this study, it is adjacent to each image, with his Companion, and images are common elements in a visual discourse..visual symptoms are exacerbated or changed meanings. As we will see later Rolan Barret thoughts (who was a post structural theorizing) about syntagmatic and direct meanings help us to explain choosing, function and reading collection of entrance. As we will see: Theory of Michel Foucault "discourse of power" as discussed in this story is true narrativley. The three parliaments, the visual elements have a common theme and that is power of the King. Although The Prophet Solomon and Joseph are religious figures and Rustam and Khosrow have epic and lyrical themes while they are the symbol of powerful kings however the Prophet and Zolykha and Shirin are the symbol of "imaginary lovers and implicate lyrical and heroic, but the lyrical, religious and heroic contents of the tile paintings around Nasser-aidin are guard of his power and legitimates as the heart of his position (center) in Iranian people and even the cosmos.
Now there are some researches about Iranian tile paintings. For example a master science these with this subject "Studies Shiraz tiles narrative motives at Qajar era'. Also research and studied have been done about tiles and their functions like Maher al naghsh's work and Hadi Seyf. But the thoughts of Rolan Barret about text interpretation has high ability to apply for interpretate art texts as we use it in this research.
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Let the Office Thermostat Wars Begin
In summer air-conditioning season, nothing is more divisive than where to set the temperature; dummy stats and wading pools
The first thing Valerie Riley does when she arrives at the office is turn the thermostat up above 74 degrees. The first thing her colleagues do when they arrive is turn it down below 70. As many as 10 times a day, employees at LifeSquire, of Oklahoma City, bump the thermostat up or down.
"It's a daily battle of, 'I'm cold. I'm hot. Turn it off. Turn it up,'" says Ms. Riley, the founder of LifeSquire, a personal-assistant franchising company. She often dons a coat at work, while her colleague Katy Gibbons, manager of client and employee relations, strips down to a T-shirt and sandals.
Never mind messy desks, noisy colleagues and smelly office kitchens. No workplace dispute is as divisive as where to set the office thermostat. Some 3 in 5 employees tamper with the thermostat without asking colleagues, according to a 2015 survey of 301 employees by Survey Sampling International for OpenWorks, a Phoenix commercial-cleaning company.
It is the season when many take up guerrilla tactics to get the temperature they want, taping cardboard over air vents or trying to tamper with locked thermostats. Others pepper bosses or facilities managers with complaints, according to a 2009 survey of 452 facility managers by the International Facility Management Association in Houston.
More than 3 in 5 participants in the survey use personal fans or heaters or don lap blankets and fingerless gloves. Some employees stay cool by placing a "small wading pool under the desk to 'paddle' their feet," one participant wrote.
Cadi Withers was swamped last year with summertime air-conditioning complaints from employees at the New York City offices of AppNexus, an online advertising-technology firm. "People were dressing to stay cool on the commute, then they come inside and they were freezing, wearing blankets and sweaters and hats and socks," says Ms. Withers, senior manager, global office operations.
High-Tech Approach
Here are some of the apps people are using to manage thermostat disputes.
- Comfy, a smartphone app that allows occupants to request one of the following: Warm My Space, Cool My Space, or I'm Comfy. It then sends a blast of hot or cool air to their area
- CrowdComfort, a crowd-sourcing app that enables office occupants to send complaints via smartphone to the building manager; about 30% to 40% are from people who are either too hot or too cold
- View Dynamic Glass, a smart window that enables smartphone-app users to lighten or darken the shading to heat or cool the interior, without blocking the view of outdoors
- Vector Occupant allows smartphone users to register complaints about office temps with the building's control system Honeywell is introducing the app this summer, after testing it since last fall.
AppNexus started using an app last summer that allows employees to order up a 10-minute blast of cool air or heat on command. Users can send one of three messages via the app, by Comfy, of Oakland, Calif.: "Warm My Space," "Cool My Space" or "I'm Comfy."
To avoid inciting conflict, AppNexus requires at least two people in the same office zone to make an identical request within 10 minutes before sending a blast of air. "Some people are comfortable at 72 degrees. Others are freezing," Ms. Withers says. "We didn't want people to fight."
Honeywell Building Solutions in Minneapolis plans this summer to launch a similar app it has been testing since last fall, called Vector Occupant. The app lets occupants use their smartphones to register complaints about the temperature with the building's control system.
Building managers typically strive to maintain temperatures in a 2-degree or 3-degree range between 68 degrees and 74 degrees Fahrenheit—levels shown in research to be comfortable for most people, says Diane Coles Levine, managing partner of Workplace Management Solutions, a Long Beach, Calif., consulting firm.
To placate chronic complainers, some facility managers install dummy thermostats. They're equipped with buttons or dials to give occupants an illusion of control, but lack any connection to the air-conditioning system.
Ms. Levine doesn't approve of the tactic, but says she has seen dummy thermostats actually make office workers happier, because they felt as if they have some control over the temperature. Research shows office workers perform best when they have control over their physical environment.
People also perform better on challenging tests of working memory when the temperature is set at the level they prefer, even if their preference is outside the range regarded as best for the majority, says a recent study, published last year in Psychological Research.
Researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands asked 28 participants whether they "prefer the heater high or low," then gave them a challenging test of working memory twice at different temperatures. Those who said they liked the heater low performed better at a room temperature of 59 degrees, well below the normal range. Those who said they like the heater high did better when the room was at an above-average 77 degrees, the study found.
Knowing that the room is at a temperature you prefer may help shore up the ego strength required to persevere at challenging tasks, the study says.
Many variables affect individuals' basal body temperatures, says Chris Paras, an endocrinologist and associate clinical dean of internal medicine at Brookdale University Hospital, New York. One is different circadian rhythms: Night owls may feel cold when they arrive at work because their body temperature tends to hit its lowest point around dawn, more than two hours later than morning people, research shows.
Exercise, greater muscle tone or eating a lot of protein, unsaturated fats or foods that are spicy or rich can elevate one's basal body temperature, Dr. Paras says.
Gender plays a role, too. Women typically prefer warmer temperatures because their metabolic rates are slower; they're often cold when thermostats are set to suit males, says a widely reported study last year in Nature Climate Change.
Control over the thermostat has sparked a long-running battle of the sexes at Paul and Kathy Lyons's Troy, Mich., family business, Beef Jerky Outlet. Ms. Lyons, the office manager, and her daughter Jenn Szlachta, the company's marketing manager, like the thermostat set at 72—a level that feels like a sauna to Mr. Lyons, the president. He and his son Steve, new-store systems manager, "would have snow and ice on the floor keeping us cool if we could," Mr. Lyons says.
"I've thought about moving the office outside" to keep warm in the summer, Ms. Lyons says.
"And I've often offered to help her do that," her husband responds.
Instead, the two have an uneasy truce: Ms. Lyons refrains from adjusting the thermostat and runs a space heater. Mr. Lyons tries to "be as tolerant as I can until I just can't take it anymore. And then I go for a walk."
Paul Avona calls his co-worker Carla Sutter "my archenemy at the office. She likes the temperature at 90. I like it at 70," says Mr. Avona, chief operating officer at Synergy HomeCare in Gilbert, Ariz. He recently used a temperature-control app to secretly lower the thermostat in Ms. Sutter's area by 10 degrees. "She came and found me right away" to protest, he says.
Ms. Sutter, director of operations, says she realizes her colleagues sometimes suffer because her thermostat is so high and tries to dial it down when that happens.
CEO Peter Tourian recently intervened and relocated managers' offices based on their temperature preferences. Ms. Sutter and another manager who likes it hot have windows facing west, where rooms tend to heat up more in the afternoon. Those who prefer cooler temps are along the east side.
Some employers give managers who are chronically overheated separate offices with their own thermostats, says Dave Hicks, director of facilities solutions for OpenWorks. Others move overheated employees away from windows and sunlight.
Other employers are crowdsourcing employee feedback to help them manage office temperatures better. An app called CrowdComfort enables occupants to send complaints instantly by phone to the facilities manager, says Eric Graham, co-founder of the Somerville, Mass., company that makes the app. This helps managers quickly adjust temperatures that are out of the target range, or fix problems such as broken air conditioners, says Robert Schiaroli, operations manager for GE Oil & Gas in Billerica, Mass., who is using the app.
Facility managers don't always change the temperature when employees complain, but being able to give instant, specific feedback "is empowering to people," Mr. Graham says. "They feel like they're being heard, even if the outcome isn't what they want."
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I have decided to get a jump on one of my New Year's Resolutions and I am proud to say that I am now caffeine free. Less filling, great taste, same Frank. I am going to get that trademarked and tattooed on my ass.
|Aww yeah you know that this is the netxt one I'm gettin'
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Here's another Hawthorne quote I have found helpful."Don't think of things as objects, think of them as spots of color coming one against another."
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Nice painting, Eric. Hope you're enjoying your summer --
- July 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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The Marimba Made Me Cry Today
October 18, 2008
As odd as that sounds and completely out of the ordinary, it is 100% true. Justin and I were down on the Pearl Street Mall with Clare this early afternoon enjoying our fresh-out-of-the-oven slices from Pizza Calore, when a teenaged duo set up their elaborate xylophones made of gorgeous wood. They began to fill the pedestrian walk with beautiful music and we were pulled to the sounds like children to the Pied Piper .
I'm not sure. Maybe it was the music, maybe it was the gorgeous fall day and being with my family. Seeing my daughter delight and marvel in the echoing sounds the teens were creating and then move her little body to the music made my cup runneth over and pour right out of my eyes.
Now, we are back home, and Clare is nestled in her crib surrounded by every little fleecy blanket she owns. During this quiet time, I figured I would do some marimba research on Itunes and see what nuggets I might discover.
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How to Update the Browser Cache on Internet Explorer
Often, in business, you need to view the latest version of Web resources. However, Web servers may be configured with overly aggressive cache settings, making this difficult. Internet Explorer enables you to remedy this problem by refreshing or clearing your browser's cache.
Navigate to the Web page for which you want to update the cache.
Press the "Ctrl" and "F5" keys simultaneously to force Internet Explorer to get a new version of the page.
Press the "F12" key to open up the Developer Tools pane if you also need to force an update of page assets, such as images or style sheets.
Click the "Cache" heading in the top menu of the Developer Tools pane.
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Mon, 21 January 2019
Ep #250: How To Enable Reference Based Pricing Without Freaking Out Clients and Employees – with Lester Morales
We have had a few guests discussing RBP, but the inevitable comments come down to how to implement it successfully more than how the components work (or occasionally – don't work). Lester Morales is CEO of Next Impact, and he shares his extensive experience about how to go from "here to there" without the usual client and employee fears.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2TSl1Nr
Direct download: SHIFTSHAPERS250.mp3
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Upcoming Kannada Movies July 2018 – Though kannada insustry is not so big as of telugu and malayalam cinema. But kannada people love Watching there movies. it can be seen with the count of movies that get release every year. and the profit they making with them. Kannada movies are love for kannada people.
What about Tamilrockers kannada . yes they never miss an opportuniy to release pirte prints. They upload every possible movie they get prints and upload on their tamilrockers forums. So no point of watching the pirated prints just enjoy them on near by theatres.
Upcoming Kannada Movies July 2018 –
|Movie Name
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|Life Jothe Ondu Selfie
|Prem Kumar, Prajwal Devaraj
|06 Jul 2018
|Kumari 21F
|Pranam Devaraj, Nidhi Kushalappa
|06 Jul 2018
|6ne Maili
|Sanchari Vijay, RJ Nethra
|06 Jul 2018
|Kannadakkagi Ondannu Otti
|Chikkanna, Shatamarshan Avinash
|06 Jul 2018
|Ramanu Kaadige Hodanu
|Sathish Ninasam
|10 Jul 2018
|Chiranjeevi Sarja, Deepti Sati
|11 Jul 2018
|Kirik Keerthi
|Kirik Keerthi, Sanjana Chidanand
|13 Jul 2018
|John Seena
|Vidyut Chandra
|13 Jul 2018
|Darshan, Ambareesh
|13 Jul 2018
|Radhika Chetan, Avinash Narasimhraj
|13 Jul 2018
|Vaibhavi, Vainidhi
|13 Jul 2018
|Katheyondu Shuruvagide
|Diganth, Pooja Devariya
|13 Jul 2018
|Vinnod Prabhakar
|13 Jul 2018
|Shiva Rajkumar, Isha Koppikar
|13 Jul 2018
|Aa Karaala Ratri
|Karthik Jayram, Anupama Gowda
|13 Jul 2018
|Double Engine
|Suman Ranganath, Chikkanna
|13 Jul 2018
|Ragini Dwivedi, Meghana Sundar Raj
|13 Jul 2018
|Rahul Ainapur, Hridaya Avanti
|13 Jul 2018
|Nihal, Vaishali Deepak
|13 Jul 2018
|Sankashta Kara Ganapathi
|Likith Shetty, Shruti Goradia
|15 Jul 2018
|Chandra Shekar, Guru Raj
|20 Jul 2018
|Anish Tejeswar, Deepa Sanniddi
|20 Jul 2018
|Sheetal Shetty, Ugramm Ravi
|20 Jul 2018
|Vaasu Naan Pakka Commercial
|Anish Tejeswar, Nishvika Naidu
|20 Jul 2018
|Ananthu V/S Nusrath
|Vinay Rajkumar, Latha Hegde
|20 Jul 2018
|Satish Raj, Gauthami Jadav
|20 Jul 2018
|Ambi Ning Vayassaitho
|Ambareesh, Suhasini Mani Ratnam
|20 Jul 2018
|Viraat, Sree Leela
|20 Jul 2018
|Praveen Tej, Akash Singh Rajput
|20 Jul 2018
|Bhushan, Manya
|20 Jul 2018
|Ragini Dwivedi, Prashant Narayanan
|24 Jul 2018
|Siddharth Mahesh, Srinagara Kitty
|27 Jul 2018
|Sanchari Vijay
|27 Jul 2018
|Raj Vardhan, Vasishta N Simha
|27 Jul 2018
|The Villain
|Shiva Rajkumar, Sudeep
|27 Jul 2018
|Katha Sangama
|27 Jul 2018
|Kavalu Daari
|Rishi, Ananth Nag
|27 Jul 2018
|Sathish Ninasam, Rachita Ram
|27 Jul 2018
|Goosi Gang
|Yethiraj, Monika
|27 Jul 2018
|Sarkari Hi Pra Shaale Kasaragodu
|Ananth Nag, Ranjan
|27 Jul 2018
In toal of 40 movies are in above list. Schedule dates are prior subject to change too.
Kannad Movies January 2018
Kannada Movies February 2018
Kannada Movies March 2018
Kannada Movies April 2018
Kannada Movies May 2018
Kannada Movies June 2018
Above are kannada movies released in previous months. Many would have been scheduled for this month due to chnage in dates by producers.


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After performing to packed crowds across Australia and abroad in 2018, Motez today returns to deliver his newest certified tune 'Steady Motion' feat. Kwaye via Sweat It Out Records. A beautiful continuation of his certified ARIA Gold record 'The Future' feat. Antony & Cleopatra, today's release represents the next step in a big year of new music for the much-loved Adelaide producer.
A testament to Motez' enduring ability to deliver infectious house tracks, 'Steady Motion' is no exception. A master of melding electronica and clever melodies into dance-inducing rhythms, the track is an affectionate nod to classic house as a funk-driven bassline and drum section collectively build over time. The track features the grandeur vocal stylings of Kwaye & string composition from Grammy award-winning composer Davide Rossi (Coldplay, Jon Hopkins, Goldfrapp, Flight Facilities) – flawlessly complimenting the overarching production and together providing an honest commentary on the helplessness one can feel when stuck in a seeming rut or loop cycle and trying to break free.
'Steady Motion' arrives as the first taste of new music from the Baghdad-via-Adelaide artist since his nod to the club world with the club-leaning 2018 Late Thoughts EP. His hit 'The Future' featuring Antony & Cleopatra has amassed close to 20 million streams since its release, receiving support both worldwide from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and KCRW and hometown praise from community radio and triple j. On the stage, Motez continues to fill dance floors to capacity, last year undertaking a mammoth tour around the country and a string of North American summer shows.
Not only garnering the support of the industry, Motez has found himself consistently in the company of music's finest, including Australian rap sensation Tkay Maidza on 'Down Like This', house maestro Wax Motif and West London's MC Scrufizzer. His ingenious and innovative remixes for the likes of Goldlink, Disclosure and Ellie Goulding have earned him praise from dance icons such as Destructo, Justin Martin, Diplo and Grammy Award winner Flume, as well as guest slots on globally renowned radio shows Diplo & Friends, Beats1 Radio and triple j Mix Up Exclusives.
A master of providing timeless dance hits that his peers can drop into their sets and fans can drop down to in the club, Motez continues to climb his way to the top as one of Australia's most loved producers. Making his way across the nation with a number of festival appearances, including Melbourne's For The Love, RCC Fringe in Adelaide & Newcastle's Up Down Festival to name a few, 'Steady Motion' enters the world today as the first taste of what's to come in 2019.


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The New Yorker, September 27, 1999 P. 84
Short story about a woman in her twenties who has recently learned she is pregnant, and her concern about telling her boyfriend, especially after a lecture on bioethics... In the lecturer's view, the infirm, the mentally impaired, criminals, premature infants, and the like were nonpersons, whose burden society could no longer be expected to support, especially in light of our breeding successes.... Sean sat at attention beside Melanie, his face shining and smug... He was midway through the Ph.D. program in literary theory, and the theoreticians had hardened his heart: Dr. Toni Brinsley-Schneider was merely confirming what he already knew... At a bar-and-grill after the lecture, they saw on television that the railway killer, a slight Latino man, was still on the loose... Can we afford compassion? Melanie could hear the lecturer's droning, thin voice in the back of her head, and she saw the dour, pale muffin of a face frozen in the spotlight when somebody in the back shouted "Nazi!" ... "We live by the railroad tracks," Melanie said, by way of shifting the subject. "You think we have anything to worry about?" "What do you mean?" "The train killer." Sean gave her a look. He was in his debating mode, his put-down mode, and she could see it in his eyes. "He doesn't kill trains, Mel," he said. "He kills people. And, yes, everybody has something to worry about, everybody on this planet. And if you were listening to half of what Brinsley-Schneider was saying tonight, I wouldn't be surprised if every third person out there on the street was a serial killer. There's too many of us, Mel, let's face it. You think things are going to get better? You think things are better now than when we were kids? When our parents were kids? It's over. Face it." When they get home, she continues reading a book about Indian atrocities which she had picked up at a yard sale... Relates the account of one woman who lay wounded and hiding while her children were tortured... The next day, before Melanie had to be at work, the doorbell rang, and she was frightened by a slight Latino man... When she tells Sean about it that night, he fetches a pistol he purchased at a gun show... At 2 a.m., their upstairs neighbor broke out in screams. The Latino man, who had done gardening work for her, had returned to rape her... Sean rushed out with the gun, and struggled with the man, who bested him... Melanie grappled with him as he attempted to lash out with a shovel, and for a moment when she looked him full in the face, she saw Dr. Toni Brinsley-Schneider, Dr. Brinsley-Schneider the bioethicist, just her... The man ran off... She saw the lines in Sean's face, saw the way his lower lip pushed his chin down into the soft flesh beneath it. Theory couldn't help here. Theory deconstructs. Theory has no purpose, no point, no overview or consolation—it was a kind of intellectual masturbation. If she hadn't known it before, she knew it now. The police thanked them, tried on the briefest of smiles, and then Sean showed them to the door, and Melanie got up from the couch with the vague idea of making herself a cup of herbal tea to help her unwind. Just as the door closed, she called out Sean's name, and she almost said it, almost said, "Sean, there's something I've been wanting to tell you." But there was no use in that now. After the skirmish on the lawn, he'd shrugged into a pair of jeans and the first shirt he could find—a Hawaiian print, festive with palm fronds and miniature pineapples—and she saw that he'd misbuttoned it. He looked hopeless. He looked lost in his own living room. She held that picture of him, and then she was thinking, unaccountably, of a captive of the Sioux, a young woman taken from her husband to be bride to a chief, the business settled in the smoke and confusion of a desperate fight, her daughter crying out over the cacophony of shouts and curses and the rolling thunder of a hundred rifles firing at once. Months later, fleeing with her captors after a loss in battle, she watched a brave from another party come up to them on his pony, in full regalia, trailing the shawl she'd knitted for her daughter and a tiny shrunken scalp with the hair—the blond shining hair—still attached.


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Parkinson's Changes The Life Of The Caregiver Too
Last Updated:April 6,2019
While Parkinson's Disease affects the person who has been affected by the condition, it also changes the role of the spouse who suddenly has to take on the role of a caregiver and support the patient in terms of their daily routine and activities. Mrs. Fonseca shares her experience.
Diagnosed in 2014, Major Fonseca has been a member of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society support group for a year now. He has an easy, commanding presence – his time in the army apparent in his strong posture – Parkinson's hasn't taken that away from him. Mrs. Fonseca is the smiling presence and support to him. They have been married for 52 yrs now.
Mrs Fonseca, who always accompanies her husband says, "Everyone keeps mistaking me for a patient! I'm here just as a caregiver."
However, no one is ever just a caregiver. People tend to overlook the role of caregivers – even though Parkinson's is just as much a part of their life as it is the patient's.
Parkinson's Disease is a neurological i.e. brain related condition, that mainly affects movement. It is a slowly progressing disease. PwP (Persons with Parkinsons) may experience movement related problems (known as motor symptoms), such as tremors, slow & effortful movements, stiffness of the hands and legs, poor balance and falls and difficulties with walking. Additionally, other problems, which are not related to movement (known as non-motor symptoms), may also be experienced, like memory difficulties, slowed thinking, confusion, feelings of depression and anxiety, sleep disturbances, fatigue etc.
Mrs Fonseca on her experience as a spouse of a person with Parkinson's
"The disease started with tremors in 2014. When there were only tremors, I was worried but not so much as I thought that when our parents and grandparents were old, their hands would also shiver or shake. When he was diagnosed, both of us didn't react much as at that time you are really not aware of what is going to happen later on. We didn't know about Parkinson's then. But now there is more acceptance and lot of people know that it can be slowed down but it can't be cured. It is important to take the medication regularly.
Initially, as a spouse dealing with this was difficult. Throughout our lives, he has always been the person in charge. He takes all decisions. I didn't do much. From the very beginning, I was always protected. So my personality also moulded as per the situation. And then this suddenly came about and it hit me initially but now after a year or two, I am getting used to it.
As a caregiver I have to be very attentive and also giving. When the patient is not on medication, he is a bit slow and you have to really be attentive during these off periods. I make it a point to keep him occupied, talk to him and not worry him. Though I am a worrier, I always try to be very careful around him because he can always pick up my moods. Then he will get more worried. I worry about everything. I know I have to be strong but there are many times that I am worried what it would be like tomorrow."
The Importance Of A Routine
To deal with the disease, Mrs Fonseca has set a routine for all activities in the house. "I am very particular about the timings for his food and medication. I see that he exercises daily and goes for his daily walk. I think remembering what time to administer different medication is one of the more tricky aspects of this. The medicines are time-sensitive." Mrs. Fonseca shares, revealing the logistical difficulties a caregiver faces. "I have special timings for relatives and friends to come over and talk to him because in the morning, due to medication, he is a little drowsy and then housework and the maid come in. In the evening from 6 to 7 we have physiotherapy and exercises. Exercises one learns in support group are also done."
Major Fonseca is not totally dependent. He is able to do many daily tasks on his own though he needs help in some of them. "I am in the house so I look after both of us and it's not that he is totally dependent. So far he is not that bad and he is able to walk. He does not have freezing but he has become slow. Because of his tremors, he can't serve himself from the dish so I serve him but he eats on his own. Other things he does on his own like dressing but due to the disease, he has become slow. I have the time on my hand so I don't hurry anything with him. I am patient."
Balancing the need for independence
She stresses that there should be a personal touch in caring for the patient. "Don't help him too much. Let him do things on his own but supervise. If you feel he is struggling too much or getting frustrated, then you help."
Like any couple, Mrs Fonseca too is dependent on him. "We are the only ones in the house so I am always with him. When we go out, we go together. It's very rare that I have to go out alone. He was the one who was the thinker and today also if I have to do something, I will ask him first. There should be a good coordination between the caregiver and the patient."
Keeping the person with Parkinson's engaged
Her advice to other caregivers is, "I have to help the person with Parkinson's keep busy with one thing or the other. If they are not busy, they tend to slow down. You make them read the newspaper, watch some T.V. Their attention span may be low and thought process affected. Gradually it decreases and comes down from 30 min to 20 min and so on. So don't force them. Let them do whatever they want to do. Sometimes they get tired but still you force the person. Don't do that. Go according to their time. Let them follow their own routine at their own pace."
"He is not young. He is going to be 81 yrs. In earlier days, he belonged to a lot of committees. He used to go to schools to give talk about the army. He is currently in the committee of Bombay Institute for deaf and mute in Mazgon. They have requested him to continue. They come and pick him up. I also accompany him for some of his meetings."
Mr and Mrs Fonseca both realize how important it is for patients to keep up their hobbies. She proudly reveals " He is very busy throughout the day. He has his stamp collection that he is doing since the age of 9 yrs. He has got a lot of stamps and coins. Its one of his hobbies.
Need for awareness and support groups
It is clear that spreading awareness is a cause close to the Major's and Mrs Fonseca's heart. "it's important to let people know about Parkinson's. So many people are affected by it, but no one really knows much about it. And when they don't know, they don't deal with it well. They retreat into themselves."
Revealing the role PDMDS support group has played in dealing with the condition she says that "Coming here makes Parkinson's about more than just having medicines. The physical therapy, meeting people is very good."
On a parting note, she advises that every day is different and to take one day at a time.


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The whole concept around the Bantam Rambleneur custom bike project was to create an all-rounder that would tackle the bike things I do (or want to do) most: around town riding, commuting, longer rides, rough stuff, and of course touring. I knew from riding over the past few years that I didn't need a full-blown touring bike like the Long Haul Trucker anymore, since I wasn't going to do super-loaded touring anytime in the future. However, I wanted a lighter, sprightly bike that still could carry stuff, and carry stuff well.
That's one of the reasons why I had it spec'd to have as many braze-ons as possible on a bike: to give it maximum versatility. I didn't want to be locked into exquisite integrated racks, I wanted it to be able to be stripped down to almost nothing (if I ever get a cyclocross hair up my ass!*) I can also go full front and rear racks, but I probably won't be using a rear, since this bike is more optimized for front loads (though of course I have the humongous saddlebag). In the last few years of the Long Haul Trucker (post big tour) I managed to go with a front rack and saddlebag setup, and that worked just fine.
But right now I'm experimenting with a rackless setup: Besides the aforementioned Carridice Camper Longflap saddlebag with its 24 litres of capacity and strapping ability, I've got two Salsa Anything cages on either front fork. With the cages alone I could strap things and drybags in there, but me being me, I went fancy and got two Big MUTs (Multi Use Totes) from Randi Jo Fabrications in Elkton, Oregon. These things are designed around the big cages, and look nice to boot. (They match my other bags!)
Also on the front is a Brand V (now Sackville) Bar Tube sold by Rivendell and made in Waterbury, CT.** I resisted buying one for awhile because they ain't cheap (but not expensive) but then when I saw how big it was, I got one (though I got it used.) It's possibly the biggest tube-style handlebar bag available! I can fit quite a bit in there.
For added capacity I have my Frame Pack Large from Jandd. Basically a similar style to the not-full-inside-diamond bags offered by Revelate et al, but cheaper because it's Jandd!
The Columbia Gorge camping trip was my big shakedown test of this setup before the Eastern Oregon tour that starts next weekend. And the setup works well! This is the breakdown of what went where:
- Handlebar Bag: Tools, snacks, camera, sunblock typed stuff, other assorted sundries
- Big MUTS: clothing and toiletries
- Frame Bag: Food
- Camper Longflap: sleeping bag/liner/pillow (in stuffsack), sleeping pad, stove, some extra food and extra clothing, tent (strapped to outside)
Now I could add a small front platform rack to this setup for additional items, but I'm trying to avoid it. (I can't put a regular front rack on with this setup without removing the Anything cages.) For one, those small racks are expensive and don't hold much, so it would mostly be for strapping the sleeping bag to it or something light but bulky. And I could go full front rack and throw panniers on instead of the Anything cages, but for now I want to see how well this setup works.
One final thing to note in regards to touring: the 1×8 gearing is pretty versatile, but the lowest gear is around 25 gear-inches. It's not as low as the low-low you'd find on a typical mountain/touring triple setup, where it can get down to about 17 gear-inches. Low, not super-low. It was fine for the amount of stuff I had (probably somewhere around 25 pounds) and the grades encountered during the Columbia Gorge ride (max 5% on the touring section.) I know I'll encounter steeper (and longer) climbs on the big tour, but I think it can handle it.
Now the big test of the Bantam Rambleneur's touring ability will be the week-long Eastern Oregon tour I'll be starting next Friday September 11th. I'm excited!
*Editors note: Not that likely.
**Where I happened to go to college, albeit briefly.