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I heard the sirens before I saw the truck. Emily and I watched the fire truck and the fire Suburban race by in front of our house. We heard them slowing, so we went out on the front porch to take a look. That's when we smelled the smoke. The sickening smoke of something other than leaves, wood, or trash. The smell of a house on fire. We looked up and saw brown and black smoke rising from a couple of blocks away.
Curiosity got the best of us and we drove over there, arriving just as the firemen were hooking up their hoses. Large orange flames were literally shooting out of the front door. Thick smoke was pouring out of the windows and around the place where the roof/ceiling connects to the walls. The firemen had the fire out in about 10 minutes, but within that amount of time, another family lost everything they own.
The city meter reader was standing next to me telling me that the woman's (who lived in the burning house) parents' house burned to the ground last month or so. That woman arrived a few minutes before her daughter. They were both distraught. I was so sad for them.
Unfortunately, I realized that I had to go pick up my other daughter from school, as Sally went to visit her mother this morning, because she had to go to another town for an eye appointment. I had to leave just when the two women broke down (understandably) into tears.
I picked up Audrey and told the girls that I needed to go back to see if there was anything I/our church could do. By the time we got back, the police had corded off the area and I couldn't get to the women.
I realized how quickly your entire life can change. It made me more content, more appreciative of what I have. I pray God's grace upon that family and their situation. Hopefully, this evening or tomorrow, I can make contact with them and help them in their hour of need. You take a moment and pray for them, too.


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2014 Spring Symposium
Christopher P. Nicholas
Abstract — Tungsten oxide supported on silica is an efficient catalyst for olefin metathesis used in industrial processes since the 1960s. Several elements point to isolated metal centers as the active sites, and from the Chauvin mechanism, it is reasonable to expect that carbene species are involved, possibly bearing an oxide ligand in the metal's ligand sphere. Owing to the strategic importance of olefins as building blocks for the world chemical industry, development of efficient processes is of utmost relevance. More specifically, tailored heterogeneous catalysts with known structure–activity relationships may improve lifetimes and have higher numbers of active sites.
With our collaborators, we have been studying tungsten hydride supported on alumina prepared by the surface organometallic chemistry method as an active precursor for metathesis processes at low temperature and pressure. Taoufik, et.al. showed that ethylene can be converted to propylene at very high selectivities of 99% via a tri-functional mechanism involving dimerization, isomerization and cross-metathesis of ethylene and the produced 2-butene. Recently, via a contact time study we revealed that the dimerization of ethylene to 1-butene is the primary and also the rate limiting step in this reaction and results in deactivation of the catalyst due to a side reaction like olefin polymerization producing carbonaceous deposits on the catalyst.
With that knowledge, we have also investigated performance of the catalyst in the presence of ethylene and butenes. At low temperature (120 °C) in the cross-metathesis of ethylene and 2-butene, the catalyst deactivates notably with time on stream. However, at 150 °C, the catalyst was stable with time and thereby gave a high productivity in propylene. The ratio of ethylene to trans-2-butene was also studied, and the W-H/Al2O3 catalyst is stable and highly selective to propylene even at sub-stoichiometric ethylene ratios.
Surprisingly, we have also been able to obtain propylene in high yields from butene only feeds. 1-butene and 2-butene are both able to be converted into propylene at higher selectivity than expected due to isomerization and metathesis occurring simultaneously. Then, by studying isobutene / 2-butene cross-metathesis, we observed that the catalytic cycle involving the less sterically hindered tungstacyclobutane intermediate governs the conversion rate of the cross-metathesis reaction for propylene production from butenes and/or ethylene.
- (a) J. C. Mol, J. Mol. Catal. 2004, 213, 39; (b) L. F. Heckelsberg, R. L. Banks and G. C. Bailey, Ind. Eng. Chem. Prod. Res. Dev. 1968, 7, 29.
- A. Spamer, T. I. Dube, D. J. Moodley, C. van Schalkwyk and J. M. Botha, Appl.Catal.A 2003, 255, 153.
- Y. Chauvin, Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2006, 45, 3740.
- Taoufik, M.; Le Roux, E.; Thivolle-Cazat, J.; Basset, J.-M. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2007, 46, 7202 –7205.
- Mazoyer, E.; Szeto, K.C.; Merle, N.; Thivolle-Cazat, J.; Boyron, O.; Basset, J.-M.; Nicholas, C.P.; Taoufik, M. J. Mol. Catal. A, 2014, in press.
- Mazoyer E.; Szeto K. C.; Merle, N.; Norsic, S.; Boyron, O.; Basset J.-M.; Taoufik, M.; Nicholas, C. P. J. Catal. 2013, 301, 1–7.
- Mazoyer, E.; Szeto, K. C.; Norsic, S.; Garron, A.; Basset, J.-M.; Nicholas, C. P.; Taoufik, M. ACS Catalysis, 2011, 1, 1643–6.
- Mazoyer E.; Szeto K. C; Basset J.-M.; Nicholas, C. P; Taoufik, M. Chem. Commun. 2012, 48, 3611–13.
- Szeto, K.C.; Mazoyer, E.; Merle, N.; Norsic, S.; Basset, J.-M.; Nicholas, C.P.; Taoufik, M. ACS Catalysis 2013, 3, 2162–8.
Biography — Chris joined UOP in 2006 after earning a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and working in the Hard Materials Center of Excellence at Sigma-Aldrich. He has worked in the Catalysis and Exploratory Research departments and is currently focused on New Materials Research. Chris is an inventor or co-inventor on 30+ US and foreign patents and coauthor of 13 peer reviewed journal articles and a book chapter. He has been involved with the Chicago Catalysis Club since graduate student days and is currently serving as the Program Chair for the Chicago Catalysis Club. Chris' research interests encompass the gamut of inorganic and catalytic technologies ranging from materials synthesis to characterization to catalyst and process development. He has particularly enjoyed understanding the relationship between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.


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Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam Styler was a big disappointment to me and I will never purchase this in the full sized containers. My Suave mousse comes out nice and thick and is easy to distribute through my hair, but the Nexxus brand almost dissolves when I attempt to rub it between my hands! I have to use twice as much mousse.
On the upside, when enough product was used in my hair I did get the added volume that my hair needs, so this mousse did fulfill a need for me when travelling the not so friendly skies.
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I needed some type of mousse to give my longer hair a little boost, I have shoulder length hair and other brands made my hair stiff and I looked like I had Big Hair from the 60's. Nexus foam styler gives me just a little fullnes without looking fake. I love the small can, which lasts forever, because it is so easy to travel with. I don't know what I did without it.
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This is my favorite mousse thus far! I have really dry and coarse hair and I have always used products like gel to hold down my crazy, frizzy curls! These gels left my hair looking flat and crunchy and I didn't like the look at all but it was the only thing that I could use to keep them under control. Then, somebody recommended I use mousse and so I tried a few but nothing worked. Then, I decided to try Nexxus and I love it! It is a little expensive which is the down side, but I think it's worth it. I use it every day when I style my hair. It keeps my hair looking natural and curly--there is no crunches or frizziness. My hair looks beautiful and I get compliments on it all the time! I usually apply the mousse to my hair and then blow dry it and it looks great! It doesn't do as much damage to my hair as gel used to do and I definitely prefer this mousse over any other ones I've tried. I think that people should definitely give this a try and ignore the price tag on it.


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Mushrooms! They are such fantastical life forms, evoking thoughts of fairies and fairy rings with deeply entrenched folklore. Or smurfs. I will do you all a favour and avoid punny reference to "fun guys" but once you try your hand … Continue reading
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Home Scale Mushroom Production
On Saturday March 15th, 19 curious people gathered in Amherst to learn the art, science and skills associated with inoculating a pre-cut hardwood host log with spawn of the shiitake mushroom. The workshop was hosted by Athol Forestry Cooperative and … Continue reading
Fungus Amongus
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What's the big deal about mental health? There's a lot that scientists can't tell us yet.
Question. Can some people become seriously depressed if they get high, maybe even to the point of committing suicide?
Answer. Yeah, but scientists aren't sure that pot causes depression or suicide. Maybe it's something else going on in the person's life that causes these things to happen.
Question. What about serious anxiety? Is that a risk for people who get high?
Answer. Same answer.
Question. Can some people become psychotic from pot?
Answer. Yeah, but, once again, it's uncertain whether the cause is getting high.
There's an exception. People with a history of schizophrenia risk having a relapse if they get high.
Here's the deal. Some studies say that some pot users are at risk of serious mental health problems, but other studies say they're not.
It's a dilemma. If the studies don't give us solid answers, what should the public think?
Some people might conclude there's nothing to worry about.
A smarter conclusion is to recognize there's a possibility of risk to mental health.
So how do you take care of yourself if you get high?
Tune in to what your body is telling you.
If you seem to be frequently depressed or anxious after getting high, consider the possibility that pot isn't working for you.
If you're having suicidal feelings and thoughts when you get high, maybe pot is contributing to this.
If you're a teen, scientists believe the risks of mental health problems, now and later in life, are greater for you if you get high.
Here's the bottom line:
Clearly, pot does not cause mental health problems in all users. It might be only a small percentage of users who experience them.
- Tune in to your body. If you're often depressed, anxious, or suicidal when high, it's a red flag.
- Be careful with marijuana that has high THC and low CBD content. It may lead to anxiety or panic.
- If you have a history of schizophrenia, that's a red flag.
- If you're a teen, hold off on the decision to get high until you're an adult.


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- Tuesday, 16th December 2003
Mr. Peter Lilley (Hitchin and Harpenden) (Con): Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given that Luton, the first airport in the south-east to which the Secretary of State referred, is the only one that will involve immediate expansion, also the only one that involves approval of a proposal that was not consulted on during the consultation period, it struck me as strange that no Member from that area was called, and that the issue of Luton was not raised. I wonder whether it will be possible to extend at an early date the discussion that has just been terminated.
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Three books, one story… the Whole story so far…
When Eric's life fell apart, he bought a puppy. Now, collected together, read the acclaimed first three books in Eric's journey, a journey to pick himself back up, a trip through 21st Century America where lives blend in confusion, loss, death, and renewal…
One by one, Eric had lost everything: his lover Mitch, his man's-best-friend Ziggy, his health – hell, Eric himself was dead on a table for a while there – so, gonno, one by one, until he had nothing left but his house in Miami and the memories that haunt it. And so, first, a new, yowling, howling puppy, and next, standing up, and finally, forward.
This is the story of being hit by everything modern American life can throw at you, and then… who, and what, comes next.
"I have read EP LEEs books before and I will read them again. This is a real good intro to him." —
"I was quite touched by these stories, all of which are linked, and which draw out the pain of loss and the reinstatement of a new 'norm'.
The author takes his story — make no mistake, these three books are all one story —and twists it into different forms, much like the shape shifting that goes on among us as a community.
It is a clever trick and a fine way of looking at a story from different angles." —
"Very good. What a clever collection of books to read." — DILLAN / 5*****
"I like this guy. He writes good books." — ELBI / 5*****
"Great Stuff. You don't buy books because they are good value but sometimes it has to be said that a book, or in this case BOOKS, are worth every cent." — ABBIE / 5*****


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For women having pretty feet is important, and nothing besides corns on toes is uglier than having calluses on the feet. Many women and men worldwide suffer from having calluses on their feet and wonder how to get rid of calluses? Men sometimes can deal with having calluses on their feet, in fact to some men it's considered manly to have calluses because it's a sign of a hard working man who works lots of hours. But then on the other hand for women, having calluses, corns, or bunions is one of the last things one want on their feet because it can be very unsightly!
First to find out why you are getting calluses, one must know what calluses are?
Plain and simple calluses on the feet, or hands is nothing more than tender skin that continually rubs against something. When this happens, the tender skin then forms what you know as a callus. Your skin does this to protect itself because it feels this area is in danger of being hurt. So the area you see after that is the area that was always being rubbed against to form protection in the form of a callus.
The most common place for calluses is on the hands and feet and there are several good products one could use for callous removal. I must be honest though and tell you that Calluses are not something that can be accomplished overnight. So if you're looking to get rid of calluses on your feet so that your feet can look prettier, you must be patient and realize that it won't happen overnight. Although it can happen very quickly if you be smart and pay attention to your feet and apply the right methods for getting rid of corns and calluses for healthier and better looking feet.
How to get rid of calluses – Home remedies for callous removal:
1- First things are first, STOP wearing too-tight or poorly fitting shoes that squeeze your feet and toes! So remember to wear roomy shoes that don't put pressure on your toes and to keep your feet pampered. Calluses can also be easily treated at home by simply scrubbing away built-up layers of dead skin after soaking your feet to soften the calluses. Doing this has been found to be very effective and fairly easy while the feet are soft and if not too painful, you can also try the same technique with corns. But whatever you do, DO NOT try to cut off the dead skin of your feet because in doing so you can really hurt yourself if you don't know what you're doing!
2- One way that you can get rid of those calluses is to use what is known as a pumice stone, or super fine grit sand paper (500 or 600 grit, which you can find most of the time in automotive stores or home repair stores) to begin the exfoliating process, some people also use specially designed files for that process. You can also even add Epsom salt which I suggest you do, or fragrant essential oils. Get off as much of the calluses as you can, rinse well, and massage in essential oil or body butter, then put on socks or gloves (to hold in the moisture.) It's best to do this at nighttime, and when you awake you will find your skin softer and smoother!
3- You can also wear special slippers, that you put on when taking a shower that will help clean and get rid of calluses while you shower!
4- Try soaking your foot in warm water mixed with Epsom salt for about 20 minutes, then afterward scrubbing the area with a brush and applying a softening cream.
5- You can use a custom-made orthotics (insoles) that will not only relieve the pressure on the painful callus but also redistribute the abnormal forces causing the callus.
These are but a few ways which show you how to get rid of calluses. Although if you apply them, you will be on your way to healthier and prettier looking feet! but remember the best way to get rid of calluses is to prevent them from happening by taking care of your feet and by being smart and using the right foot care treatment!


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Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:'I was wondering if you're free on the 28th, Dr. Kissinger?' Evening Post. 1974
Reference Number: B-134-590
This cartoon features Labour Minister Hugh Watt under siege in the freezing works dispute. The employers are threatening closedowns and firing at the freezing workers who are firing back with stoppages. In the middle Watt has a ceasefire agreement and is calling up US Foreign Minister Henry Kissinger for support
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Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Cartoons for the Evening Post, 1974], Reference Number B-134-569/622 (3 digitised items)
Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988], Reference Number B-133/138 (242 digitised items)
Extent: 1 original cartoon(s)Ink, letratone and crayon, 318 x 387 mm. Horizontal imageSingle art work
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Carla Brown is an amazingly energetic and active woman in spite of advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). She will share some of the techniques, technologies and attitudes that have proved helpful.
The Low Vision Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Smith-Kettlewell, which is located at 2318 Fillmore Street in San Francisco. There is no cost and everyone is welcome to attend.


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We have called this section Rumour Has It. It is where we record some of the kind comments we have received from our customers as well as a few images of your hounds in their new attire, obviously loving the attention! Your feedback is very important to us and hopefully reflects our high standards of quality and customer care.
Here's one of our very, very loyal customers, Winter.
Hi Jane – Winter in his new fab Green Great White North Coat! He's admiring the the fit underneath! Came just in time for a 'white' frosty morning Janet x
These coats are brilliant two of my dogs have them , so well made.
Awww look at my beautiful children – As always everything is top quality and amazing, thank you. The coats are so perfect, I am a conscientious measurer Lol!! I can't recommend Doggy Boho enough always something different and Fabulous for our four legged ones – Lisa Hall xx
Here's Flash, another happy customer in in his new red and
black Great White North, size medium in Long and Lean
which is the perfect fit. "I'm so proud of him – Karen Porteous.
Hi Jane –
You are So clever! Spot on. The one I ordered too big, the one you suggested is perfect.
Here's Orla in the best fitting coat ever!! – Sally.
Hi Jane
Just a message to let you know that Dash's parcel arrived on Saturday. Well I thought the collar looked beautiful online, but it's even more stunning in real life! He looks so handsome. The torc goes really well with the peacock collar and he has already had loads of compliments on his tassel. Thank you for such wonderful service and amazing products! Do you have plans to do the GRWE Christmas Fair this year? Lauren
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Not the best of photos but Zoraida on her way home from greyhounds in need.
She's very timid didn't have the best of lives in Spain but already after three days the beautiful dog is starting to shine through. She will soon be needing more wardrobe once she has put on a little condition and is able to go out without a slip lead and harness on! Thank God for charities like Greyhound in Need for these wonderful dogs Best wishes Gina x .
Hi Jane
Thank you for your email regarding buckle collars and beaded Torc, which I look forward to receiving in due course. I am very impressed if you make the Torcs yourself! How clever. Here is a photo of Nina in her collar today. I can't tell you how much I love it and how lovely it looks with the matching lead; we get a lot of "aaaahs" from any ladies we pass! But, seriously, it is fixing her pulling as there is so much more control.
Today she trotted along beside me, waiting for treats, and dropping back straight away if just checked gently. Brilliant. I can't thank you enough for your help and kindness and I think your business deserves to do very well indeed. With very best wishes, Mary
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Thanks very much for the new collar. It's a beauty. It's a much better fit and the extra width is much more supportive for his little neck! I took Brody down the beach with it yesterday. Here he is! Keep going with your brilliant collars!
Hi – Thank you for Mr Roo's wonderful pendant, that arrived today. Might have to get myself one too, they are beautiful. Thanks for wonderful product and great service. Jenny G.
Hi Jane Blue's sweater has arrived, thanks for advise on sizing and wonderful service – Tracey D.
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Just had to write and say a big thank you for your help with getting a Chilly Dog coat in short time for my rescue dog coming home on Saturday. The coat is gorgeous and I do so much appreciate your patience and great advice. Short term sorted but I will be coming back to you for Winter's further needs once I get him settled. Thanks again and kind regards – Janet
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Hi penguins!
I know some people buy 1 months when they run out of membership on club penguin…
Well remember that 1 month memberships are 5.59?
Well they are now 7.95!
Why do you think they are raising the membership prices?
Comment and let me know!
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An artist's journey through life, complete with crazy creations, random mutterings and other oddities. Enjoy!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Bead Soup Reveal!!
Straight off the bat, many apologies for not getting this out on time! We had terrible thunderstorms here last night along with tornadoes, so I was unfortunately delayed in my posting.
Many thanks to my partner, Brandy Thomason McNair who selected the amazing beads that I used for this piece! Her wionderful work can be found here: Bellavitajewelry.net and here: bellabitajewelry.blogspot.com.
I hope you enjoy this piece! Happy Bead Soup Reveal Day! Don't forget to check out all of the other participants' work on the previous post. They are amazing artists and have some phenomenal work!
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Wow, fit for a sun goddess. Great job! I love the seed beaded components.ReplyDelete
WOW, that is simply STUNNING!! ~KMReplyDelete
Very unusual, but lovely!ReplyDelete
Amanda, This is fabulous! I love the beaded focal piece and the side pieces are down right fun! I know you will have fun with this necklace. I would!ReplyDelete
So much work for such a wonderful design! I admire your patience!ReplyDeleteReplies
Wow. That is truly a statement piece. Big and bold. Simply stunning!!Delete
summer soup!!!the focal is fantastic!!ReplyDelete
That's what they call a statement necklace! Pair that with a white sundress and head to Florida (and get away from the rain and tornadoes!)ReplyDelete
I hope you'll join me again next year!
Terrific bold statement piece!ReplyDelete
That is a stunner! Truly a statement piece. I know a few people that would look totally smashing wearing that big and bold necklace. I love what you did and look forward to your future creations!ReplyDelete
Gosh, that necklace must have taken you hours! What a great bold piece to make from your bead soup. Wonderful job!ReplyDelete
Wow, so bright, vibrant, cheerful and lovely! Well done :) xReplyDelete
Amazing work!ReplyDelete
Your piece looks amazing. I wish you would talk about what you got and what you did.ReplyDelete
This is very bold and beautiful!ReplyDelete
Wow - that says "Party Over Here"! Even though so bold, very well balanced! Nice Job and great creativity!ReplyDelete
Stunning!!! A fantastic Bead Soup Blog PARTY necklace!!ReplyDelete
That is truly a magnificent piece! What an amazing piece. You are so talented. Love it.ReplyDelete
Awesome work! You just about used all your bead soup (perhaps you did) and you created a beautiful focal pendant to match...Bravo! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
wow what a beautiful colorful necklace...great job.ReplyDelete
wonderful . . . stunning.... and fun!!ReplyDelete
Cool necklace - love the colors!ReplyDelete
What a fabulously FUN necklace! It makes me think of a 'fiesta.' Nicely done!ReplyDelete
What a happy piece, very bright and cheerful, love it!ReplyDelete
Statement I guess! With explamation points...lots of them. That is gorgeous. I hope you love wearing it. Great job.ReplyDelete
Such a bright & cheerful piece! Like a ray of sunshine. Love it!ReplyDelete
very kewl bead weaving!ReplyDelete
Wow - such a bright and happy piece! You did a great job of bringing the focal in focus without over-crowding it. Someone said 'fiesta!' - like Lori said: get your white summer dress and your necklace and find a fiesta down South, you'll be their Queen :)ReplyDelete
Amanda! I left a comment last week and it is gone...ReplyDelete
YOu did an amazing job on your project. I am blown away!! I love it!
I recently read that big bold chunky pieces were in fashion. Yours sure fits the bill. Amazing. Lots of work.ReplyDelete
OH! Thats it!!!:)) This is my favourite item!! I love your work!ReplyDelete
Wow!! These colours! Just love them!! You must be a very very positive and brave woman! Like your work!! Greetings from Hungary.ReplyDelete
I see a lot of work went into this piece... bold and beautiful. Surely reflecting the designer. Soup-er job!ReplyDelete


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Drew got a Tag Jr. for Christmas and loves it! Thank you, Deda & Pop!
Kacie, Caroline, and Amelia came to stay with us for several nights while Andrew was in Phoenix, AZ for a week. Wasn't that sweet?! We had a house full of kids, but it was so much fun. No other sister can compare to mine. She is THE BEST.
(The above picture is an example of how you get your 2 year old to cooperate with time out while your baby is sleeping. Entrap him with your legs. I'm a hot mess. But that's besides the point. I've lost all pride.)
Hannah is growing SO much, and I can't wait to do her 3 MONTH post next week. Yes, my baby will be 3 months old. I can't believe it either.
We visited Mom and Dad's house last night and ate some of my Mamaw's incredible cooking. It also helped to have extra hands for the kiddos.
We had a really fun playdate today in our PJs and then came home to this:
So the rest of our day looked like this…
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South Island Rep Tournament Information
The South Island Tournaments are for Boys and Girls aged 11 to 16 to represent their Districts in a festival of football.
Over 100 teams from Mainland Football and Football South come together at tournaments across the South Island in the September / October school holidays.
The aim of the Representative Programme is to provide professional, fun and friendly training sessions to help players improve in both technique and decision making. Vision and awareness, proactive passing, proactive defending, receiving & turning as well as other important skill/tactical aspects of the game will be emphasised. Coaches will enhance players' learning experience by setting up a training environment where the game itself will be the main teacher.
Our main objective is to enhance the overall development of our youth football players and help them to reach their maximum potential. Thus, the Otago representative programme will focus on meeting the mental, physical, social, and technical/tactical needs of the players.
For the purpose of our youth development, our philosophy is not only about winning on the scoreboard, it's also about winning in terms of performance.
This years South Island Tournament dates can be found here.
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An exciting 7 days
In Brainloveworld, at least.
Today - we distribute the Applicants/Mouths 7" - club members should be getting it this morning! Due to a fuck up at the plant, labels are on the wrong sides - we found out after we sent them out. So these club member ones are like collectors items or something...
Friday - PWL / Apps / Junkplanet in Bolton. THE NORTH! yeah.
Saturday night - BRNLV CLB! PWL (with me, Alcxxk and Napoleon IIIrd guesting), Napoleon IIIrd debuting new songs from his forthcoming album (early 2007), Junkplanet (on first at 8pm so come early if you wanna see us!), Revolution 74 (ace indie-pop picked out by PWL) and finally the fierce and wonderful Cock 'n' Bull Kid. And Ommm / Miss AMP / Vicky FREE / Bamos in a four way DJ tag-team extravaganza...
Sunday - PWL video shoot.
Next Monday - Brainlove Records instore at Puregroove on Holloway Road - PWL / Applicants (unplugged!!) and Open Mouths - free, and starts at 6pm...
THEN (after a few drinks in Holloway no doubt) PWL does a John Kennedy session live on Xfm, with me and Alcxxk backing again, at 11pm.
Fuck! That's a lot of stuff.
I can see me
being killed in some crazy wrestling move, to be honest. I'm going to pop music everyone to DEATH.
My money's on AMP
after that Ommm boy and Vicky Free have been put out of the picture.
Who'd be first out?
I don't hold out much hope of surviving over a minute, to be honest.
Ommm is like a twig in glasses
So him I reckon. Unless he has a secret mean streak.
I read that as Secret Man Steak
Which excited me, I'll be honest.
And if you come on Saturday
and dance or generally entertain in some way you might make it into the PWL video
That is exciting!
Are you too busy to send me that email mister?! ;)
i'm not doing any of these things anymore
I've been promoted to head of paperclips so i'm qutting music.
sorry. just pretend the cd is some long lost oasis b-sides.
Cock N Bull Kidd!!!
She's amazing! I must go. =)
Yeah totally come.
It'll be cooler tha Mr Cool Ice.
I am bored. I can't get to sleep.
Same here.
Let's arm wrestle.
can we play Thumb Wars instead? I have puny arms :/


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- 0.1 Cloth Diapers Are Much better For Infant's Skin?
- 0.2 Ultimately, A Baby's Skin Is Healthiest When It Is Clean as well as Dry
- 0.3 Fabric nappies
- 1 There are a number of kinds of towel nappies.
- 2 Video: Eco cloth Diapers in East St Louis
Cloth Diapers Are Much better For Infant's Skin?
The health issues that many cloth diapering parents relate to disposable diapers involve direct exposure to chemicals that are used in the production of disposable diapers and skin sensitivities. The chemical dioxin is used in the production of disposable baby diapers, and also is a recognized health hazard. No study has actually revealed a connection between putting on disposable baby diapers and also effects on the skin, there are some concerns that the gases from disposable diapers might be linked with a rise in Asthmatic signs in kids. Family members that aim to reduce overall direct exposure to chemicals in their families' setting select towel baby diapers for this assurance.
Ultimately, A Baby's Skin Is Healthiest When It Is Clean as well as Dry
Disposable diapers do an incredible task of keeping skin dry due to the fact that they are incredibly absorbent. With this absorbency as well as their high expense, they have a tendency to be altered less regularly compared to every 2-3 hrs, which is what is suggested by physicians. Soaring sales of baby diaper rash lotions coinciding with going down sales in disposable diapers just recently accentuated this non reusable diapering problem. With fabric diapers, the expense per change is less of an aspect due to the fact that each towel diaper could be recycled numerous time, permitting more constant modifications as well as a method to maintain skin really dry and also rash totally free.
Environmental Effect of Disposable Diapers vs Fabric Diapers
The average non reusable baby diaper can take 500 years to decompose as well as includes petroleum, plastics, perfumes, timber pulp, and also dioxins. These elements of non reusable baby diapers are not materials that the majority of environmentally aware individuals desire to throw in the trash. When a family members selects to make use of fabric diapers they select the tranquility of mind that comes from removing over 6,000 diapers per kid from our landfills.
Price of Fabric Diapers vs Disposable Diapers
The expense of towel baby diapers is considerably lower than the expense of disposables. Diapering a kid in generic disposables expenses over $1,400 over 2.5 years. With some premium earth-friendly alternatives, this expense could most likely to practically $2,500. A full time towel diapering system can set you back as little as $300. The cost of cloth diapers comes upfront, when building up supply, yet it alleviates the persistent stress over budgeting for non reusable items often. Picking fabric diapers is cheaper total, as well as easier on the persisting budget plan.
Fabric nappies
Some parents like modern fabric nappies. Towel nappies could have less of an environmental impact as well as price less than disposables– especially if you use them with other kids.
There are a number of kinds of towel nappies.
Cloth or 'terry' squares
These towel nappies are made from fabric that soaks up fluid, usually terry or flannelette cotton, hemp, bamboo or a blend. They fit snugly however work best with a leak-proof cover. They could be a little bit cumbersome. You fold or fasten these cloth nappies with pins or clips. They dry rapidly. The squares fit kids of all ages. These nappies are the least expensive to buy.
These fabric nappies are made of soft layers of textile, such as cotton or bamboo, which are folded up over into a pad form and positioned inside a fitted, watertight cover. They completely dry quickly.
Fitted nappies
These are likewise called contoured or designed nappies. They could be constructed from layers of cotton, fleece, hemp or bamboo. Utilized with a leak-proof cover, they usually attach with velcro or press studs. Some have an absorbing insert. Fitted nappies come in one-size-fits-most and various sizes. They're very easy to change. They're slower to completely dry and also more costly compared to fabric squares as well as pre-folds.
Pocket nappies.
These towel nappies have a watertight external covering stitched with a soft internal layer. There are inserts in the 'pocket' between the covering and also the internal layer to soak up fluid. Inserts could be made of different products, which absorb different quantities of fluid. They're simple to utilize as well as completely dry swiftly, however you need to secure the inserts prior to washing and also put them back in afterwards. They can be found in one-size-fits-most and also various sizes.
These fabric nappies integrate a waterproof outdoors layer sewn with each other with an absorbing inner layer, so there's no requirement for a cover or separate layers. They're typically the most costly kind of reusable nappy.
All-in-twos or 'snap-in-ones'.
These fabric nappies have a leak-proof covering and also one or more absorbent 'snap-in' layers or 'boosters', which you take apart for cleaning. They dry out faster than all-in-ones.
Choosing cloth nappies.
If you think you wish to make use of cloth nappies for your baby, you'll require around 20-24 nappies to begin with, depending on your cleaning and drying out routine, climate as well as season.
Video: Eco cloth Diapers in East St Louis
It's a great idea to attempt a couple of different kinds prior to you get one key in bulk. You can do this by:.
purchasing a solitary nappy in the styles you like.
getting a trial pack from a firm that sells samples.
hiring a test pack from a nappy library– this solution is supplied by nappy business and also some community groups and councils.
asking good friends or family members if they have any kind of nappies that you can attempt.
There's presently no American criterion for contemporary towel nappies, so it deserves examining the service warranty and after-sales solution before you acquire. Overseas imports could vary in high quality.
Non reusable nappies.
? Non reusable nappies typically have a plastic outer layer, a layer of super-absorbent chemicals and also an inner lining. Disposable nappies fast and also simple to use and also attach.
They come in different package sizes and also are created a series of ages.
If you believe you intend to use non reusable nappies, it's a good idea to attempt a couple of different brand names to see which one best suits your baby and budget.
You'll require as much as 12 nappies a day for a newborn as well as 6-8 a day for a toddler.


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Plant micropropagation has been widely applied to agriculture industry for large scale production of economically important and valuable species. But its commercial use is limited in many species due to the low plantlet survival rates during the acclimatization (Pospisilova et al. 2009a, b), which are known to be related to an abnormal morphology, anatomy and physiology under
Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a critical role in many physiological processes of plants including water balance and in the adaptation of plants to stress environments (Finkelstein and Gibson 2002; Hetherington 2001). It is transported via xylem to the shoot, where it regulates transpiration loss of water and leaf growth (Hronkova et al. 2003). Various stresses induce ABA synthesis and it is considered as a plant stress hormone (Tuteja 2007). Role of abscisic acid on tolerance to abiotic stresses has also been reported when tissue cultured plantlets are transferred directly to the field (Aguilar et al. 2000). It can act as an anti-transpirant during the acclimatization of tissue-cultured plantlets and reduce the relative water loss of the leaves of micropropagated plantlets during transplantation even when non-functional stomata are present (Pospisilova et al. 1999, 2007). Several studies reported that an exogenous ABA addition into the culture medium could reduce the programmed cell death, known as apoptosis, in cultured cells and tissues (Carimi et al. 2003; Pennell and Lamb 1997; Wang et al. 1999). Therefore acclimatization can also be improved by the positive effect of ABA on chlorophyll contents and other photosynthetic parameters as well as on plant growth.
In these studies, we tried to investigate the effect of an exogenous ABA addition to the last culture medium on photosynthetic parameters, proline content and survival of mulberry plantlets during acclimatization after
Mulberry plantlets (
Leaves were sampled from mulberry plantlets before
Net photosynthesis (PN), transpiration rate (Tr), and stomatal conductance (Cs) were measured before
Leaves were sampled from mulberry plantlets before
Leaves were sampled from mulberry plantlets before
All analytical experiments were repeated twice. In each experiment a set of 20 plants were used for determination of each parameter. Means and standard error (SE) were calculated using SigmaStat (Windows, version 3.1.).
Effect of ABA on relative water content and photosynthetic parameters during acclimatization of
Figure 1 showed the relative water content and photosynthetic parameters of mulberry plantlets pretreated with or without ABA during acclimatization after
Relative water content (RWC), stomatal conductance (Cs), transpiration rate (Tr) and net photosynthetic rate (Pn) of mulberry plantlets treated with or without ABA during the last subculture stage before
During acclimatization, plantlets are subjected to various stresses in response to changes in
In our results, it was found that ABA could efficiently play a role in alleviating the negative shock from
Effect of ABA on chlorophyll contents and its ratio during acclimatization of
Figure 2 showed the chlorophyll contents and chlorophyll a/b ratio of mulberry plantlets pretreated with or without ABA during
Chlorophyll contents and chlorophyll a/b ratio of mulberry plantlets treated with or without ABA during the last subculture stage before
Chlorophyll content is one of the most important parameters for evaluation of the plant hardening after acclimatization (Gour et al. 2007). It could be higher or lower in leaves of
Higher proline content was observed in control plantlets, which increased rapidly until 14 days after
Proline content of mulberry plantlets treated with or without ABA during the last subculture stage before
In acclimatization, several metabolic changes can be activated in an attempt to neutralize the damages caused by hydric stress including the accumulation of different compatible solutes (Hoekstra et al. 2001; Mohammadkhani and Heidari 2008). Proline is considered as the primary accumulated metabolite in different stress conditions, which contributes to maintain the water absorptive capacity and improve the drought tolerance for plant survival and establishment (Kishor et al. 1995; Liang et al. 2013; Molinari et al. 2007). Proline accumulation may occur due to the physiological responses induced by osmotic stress in plants (Zhang et al. 2000). The increase in proline synthesis in transgenic tobacco (
Effect of ABA on general growth characteristics after 1 month of acclimatization of
General growth characteristics of mulberry plantlets was evaluated on 1 month after
Mulberry plants on 1 (left) and 6 (right) months after acclimatization and
Our results showed that application of ABA to the last subculture medium might improve the adaptable capacity of mulberry plantlets to
This work was carried out with the support of Research Program for Agriculture Science & Technology Development (PJ011085012017), Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea.


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The Älska Farm Story
We are Genevieve and Gabriel (with young Téo and Mika). Our farm name, "älska," is a nod to our Swedish heritage, and means to love, adore, and cherish. This concept is at the root of everything we do: from crafting small batch organic maple syrup; to nurturing the land we love with farming techniques that mutually benefit the earth and the animals; to spending time with our pigs and cows, allowing them to express their natural inclinations in order to live wholesome, happy lives.
We handcraft maple syrup and maple butter, and offer pasture-raised pork and grass fed beef. Everything we create has nothing added but love.


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NAVY NEWS http://www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/ October 18, 2007 07 NEWS Proud history remembered By LCDR Antony Underwood The RAN's first submarine, HMAS AE1, is still missing. The Deputy Chief of Navy, RADM Russ Crane, said that an object detect- ed by the most recent search by coastal minehunter, HMAS Yarra, in June had undergone 'significant analysis'. "As recently as last week, it was conclusively determined that the object was, unfortunately, not our missing submarine," he said. RADM Crane spoke of Australia's two most enduring naval mysteries -- the resting places of HMAS AE1, lost between New Britain and New Ireland on September 14, 1914, and the light cruiser, HMAS Sydney II, off Carnarvon, WA on November 19, 1941 -- when delivering the occasional address to guests at the Annual Naval Commemoration Service in Canberra on October 4. And he used the occasion to praise efforts and sacrifice of sailors, past and present, who have kept the Royal Australian Navy operating. AE1's complement of 35 disap- peared with the boat and, 27 years later, a staggering 645 were lost with the sinking of Sydney . Guests at the service included the Chief of Air Force, AIRMSHL Geoff Shepherd representing the Chief of Defence Force, former Governor General Sir William Deane, National President of the Naval Association Mr Les Dwyer and President of the ACT WRANS Association Mrs Judith Rowe, as well as representatives of the ACT War Widows Guild and TPI Association. Conducted by RAN Chaplain Barry Porter at the National Naval Memorial, the service featured the RAN Band, a guard formed by the Navy Division of Australia's Federation Guard and a catafalque party of Australian Navy Cadets from TS Canberra. It commemorated the 94th anniver- sary of the first entry of an RAN fleet to Sydney Harbour on October 4, 1913. "Of the six ships that made up that fleet, four of their descendants are cur- rently serving in the RAN," RADM Crane said, "HMA Ships Yarra, Parramatta, Melbourne and Sydney." Yarra, Parramatta and Sydney were involved in Australia's first joint oper- ation in September 1914. The force "was tasked to seize German interests in New Guinea and, in particular, the wireless stations in New Britain." "The subsequent success of the operation was marred only by the dis- appearance of the submarine, HMAS HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Some of the cast of Sea Patrol , with CO HMAS Broome LCDR Aaron Nye (back row centre), pause during the making of the second series of the show on Broome to send their best wishes to Navy personnel. Filming is occuring off Mission Beach, just south of Cairns. The second series is expected to go to air in 2008. Photo: Vince Valitutti AE1, which went missing while [on patrol]," DCN said. More than nine decades had passed since this time and, "in the full circle of events, the current serving HMAS Yarra has recently returned from conducting an intensive search for the grave of that very submarine, the AE1." He said that, while the first HMAS Sydney had claimed the RAN's first victory against the German raider, Emden, in 1914, the light cruiser HMAS Sydney II, had faced her final battle with the German raider, HSK Kormoran, when she disappeared off the coast of Western Australia. "To this day, the resting place of Sydney has remained a mystery." RADM Crane traced the current activities of current major warships carrying names of the ships of the first RAN fleet to enter Sydney Harbour and outlined other activities which "clearly demonstrate [the Navy's] responsiveness, flexibility, reach and adaptability whilst carrying out its core roles of warfighting, constabulary duties and diplomacy". By contrast the early days mainly involved escorting and minesweeping. RADM Crane reminded those at the service that it was to commemorate the dawn of the RAN -- 'to celebrate its achievements and embrace its future'. "But I'd also ask you to remem- ber the vital oil that keeps our torches burning -- our people and, specifical- ly, the sailors of the Royal Australian Navy who have given their lives for our country," he said. "Today, we remember them and we thank them." BIRTHDAY ADDRESS: DCN RADM Russ Crane speaks at the service.
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Gionee Philippines is a bit quiet this 2017. Good thing, there is one that might make some noise in their camp this last quarter of the year.
Thru their social media page, they announced the Gionee A1 Lite with specs that include Amigo UI 4.0 based on Android 7.0 Nougat, 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6753 octa-core processor with Mali T720MP3 GPU., 5.3 inch IPS HD display, 13 MP PDAF main cam with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash, 20 MP selfie camera also with f/2.0 aperture & LED flash, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi, GPS, FM radio, rear fingerprint sensor, LTE and 4,000 mAh built-in battery.
According to one local sales promoter of the said smartphone brand, Gionee A1 Lite is priced in the Philippines for Php 12,999
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Blog #363: Making Sense of the Millennium Falcon's Kessel Run
Okay, so before I began the Year of the Blog I wanted to start a blog called The Cosmological Principles which was a blog about cosmology and problems in Astronomy, but written by a self-righteous jerk. Instead I've made a few blogs by [Dr.] Dru Johnston, essentially the same character, for this project. And I'm writing another one by him.
But this one is very very extensive. I've wanted to make this blog for the last year, but it was such a Moby Dick for me in that it was something I wanted to make sure was as extensive as I could. But with three blogs left, I figured I HAD to do it today.
This is based off of my final project for Astro 110 at Whitman, I presented this information the week before I graduated, probably with a more serious attitude than I used when writing my paper on Henry James for English… that's how much I love this question about the Millennium Falcon.
So read and either get very confused or completely nerded out. But probably start at the bottom and work your way up… it's a lot easier to follow that way.
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Maybe I was the only one, but the news yesterday that UnitedHealth agreed to purchase Pacificare Health Services for $8.1 billion immediately made me think, incongruously, perhaps, of Disney CEO Michael Eisner's decision not to pick up The Apprentice, Lord of the Rings, CSI, and Survivor when each program was pitched to him.
I was the only one? OK -- let me explain.
You see, I thoroughly enjoyed DisneyWar, the latest book by super business author James Stewart. The book chronicles the history of Eisner's career at Disney, which culminated in a shareholder revolt against him. Over the course of his 20-some years at Disney, Eisner had the opportunity to take or reject many movies and television series. In all, there were some great calls -- and some incredible misses. The next time you're looking at the Nielsen ratings (or Disney's current share price), consider that Eisner passed on the aforementioned CSI, Survivor, and The Apprentice, among many others in the more distant past.
to judge?
When questioned about some of those choices, Eisner repeatedly stated that he doesn't believe it's fair to judge him by what he didn't do, but only by what he did. That's fair -- up to a point. After all, there are dozens -- hundreds, perhaps -- of proposals that are rejected for every one that gets the green light. In 20 years, even the most experienced and instinctive entertainment professional is going to have a lot of hindsight-obvious misses. Virtually all of what Eisner accomplished at Disney, in terms of rewarding shareholders, was done in his first decade; his last 10 years showed essentially no shareholder benefits. If he had picked up some of those mega-home-run deals that were pitched his way -- and strongly advocated by other Disney execs, according to DisneyWar -- he'd obviously depart with a bit more gratitude from the investing public. Or to put it a different way, he might not be on his way out the door at all.
So, like it or not, if you're allocating capital (in the entertainment business or elsewhere), you'll be judged by missed opportunities. That Eisner fails to appreciate that -- even at the end of his Disney tenure -- helps us understand why he won't be the CEO forever.
When omissions are made part of the record
Eisner isn't the only master of his craft that has missed some -- again with hindsight -- painfully wonderful investment opportunities. Often, such opportunities get missed not for lack of awareness, but from simple miscalculation. Since no investment commentary is complete without citing a Warren Buffett quote, parable, or historical lesson, let's get ours out of the way now. (An aside: Shouldn't we and everybody else be paying Buffett royalties -- like $1 or something to one of his favored charities -- for every time we invoke him to make a point? Buffett jokingly suggested as much when asked about his thoughts on Google's
Contrary to Eisner, or perhaps because of the security of his position, Buffett incorporates his missed opportunities into his record. When asked about his worst investing mistake at the Berkshire Hathaway 2004 annual shareholders meeting, Buffet discussedWal-Mart (NYSE: WMT): "I set out to buy $100 million shares of Wal-Mart at [a pre-split price of] $23," recalled Buffett. "We bought a little, and it moved up a little, and I thought, 'Maybe it will come back a bit.' That thumb-sucking has cost us in the current area of $10 billion."
Given the length of his career, Buffett is going to have plenty of other errors of omission in his record. Quite possibly Microsoft
I'm not in the category of those who feel justified pointing to anything that Buffett has done and calling it a "mistake." But when he's the one citing his own mistakes or wishes for do-overs, I'm willing to take note.
Missed opportunities closer to home
All of which brings us back to the matter of UnitedHealth buying Pacificare. We're coming up on a two-year anniversary that I'm beginning to think Tom Gardner would rather forget. August 2003 is when he picked Hooker Furniture
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Ooh -- that's got to hurt, even given that Tom's formal recommendations have outperformed the market. That's the equivalent of choosing between The Apprentice, CSI, and According to Jim, and figuring that James Belushi must be the easy money.
Tom's recommendations are still significantly outperforming the market over the history of the newsletter, showing average returns of 30% as compared with the S&P 500's 8% as of yesterday's close. However, the substantial margin by which Tom's stocks have topped the market falls short of the performance of the newsletter's guess analysts, whose picks are up 38%.
In Tom's ledger, if you swap Pacificare for Hooker Furniture, that would add a full 6.2 percentage points to Tom's bottom line, nearly catching him up with the analysts. But "what ifs" aren't how you get to play the game.
In particular, what has to be galling about this missed opportunity was the analysis provided on Pacificare two years ago. It read, in part, "Valued at just $1.8 billion, Pacificare sports nearly $2 billion in cash and restricted securities (alongside $575 million in debt that the company is paying down). The market is assigning almost no value to the operations of the business."
It seems obvious now, doesn't it? Well, after writing that the market almost immediately started assigning Pacificare more value, and then UnitedHealth raised the value even further through its bid. Since Tom saw promise in Pacificare but never partook of it, well, I'll happily taunt Tom about that.
And congratulations go out today to Pacificare shareholders, who apparently had better vision of the stock than mere hindsight.
While we can't promise Hidden Gems won't miss additional great investment opportunities, but we're hopeful we'll continuing to pick more than enough to keep our market-beating record going. Click here to take afree 30-day trial to see all our recommendations and Watch List stocks.
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How to Relieve Constipation Quickly and Naturally
These days, when skipping our business meeting is quite crucial, we almost have no time considering the last time we sat comfortably to relieve or bowels. Don't even imagine if you are already suffering from constipation, because we know it is hard to even think of the problems people face. In our section Best Ways of How to Relieve Constipation Quickly and Naturally, we are about to highlight some Natural Ways to Treat Constipation Problems for users.
This topic we are about to talk is quite an informative one for our readers struggling with both the chronic and non-chronic constipation. Now, what do you do to get rid of this problem? No need to answer, as we all have the same perception relatable to this sort of situation. We buy some laxative syrups or solutions to relieve ourselves. The next thing is smooth excretion of the feces that was lost somewhere inside the intestinal tract. But, do you know our body gets used to it gradually as we keep neglecting the simple solutions around us.
Home Remedies to Cure Constipation
There are always some natural and home-based solutions to help us out of troubles pertaining to our health. Point is to select the right cure for the disease at the right time. In this list of Natural Remedies For Constipation, we have curated some of the well-tested and adopted methods to help you pass the stool, the next time you sit for a while on your commode.
It is the time to act if you are experiencing these troubles such as delayed excretion, hard and rough stools, abdominal pain, blocked tract, no bowel movement for days, or even sudden and constant bloating. These situations may be led by these causes if you have been inactive (Physically), undergone a medical procedure recently, take regular medications, don't take regular or sufficient fluids, or your body has become used to concentrated laxatives.
Some Best and effective techniques and foods are given in the list to help out on How to Relieve Constipation Naturally.
Water (The Basic Necessity)
In the moments of a rush, we all ignore to charge our body with essential fluids. Water is the element that outdoes all the energy drinks or supplements to upkeep our health. No question, because 70% of our body fluid is comprised of water. When belly has the proper amount of water, proper hydration helps digestion and aids muscles in functioning. How it works, is the process of digestion smoothens after nutrients combine with oxygen to support abdominal muscles. Time to have some water is whenever you feel thirsty. But, if you need a smooth bowel movement, take a tumbler of water or two after leaving your bed. Let the fluid come into action and adapted to it. There are unquestionably so many advisors guiding you about the daily water intake. First, feel comfortable and then after every couple hours, have some backup for your fluid intake.
Regular exercises are not just a solution to avoid a passive lifestyle, but also, a promising cure to almost the chronic illness. Proper movement of muscles invokes muscle contraction and relaxation to stimulate digestion. The next time, you wake up early in the morning, try going for a walk, even a step counts. If you want to go to a higher level, follow a complete workout procedure under a physical trainer sweating performing Pelvic floor exercises.
Fiber Diet
Include some more fibers in your diet plan, because what probably seems to be the cause of your bloating is the lack of fibers. Include soluble and Non-Fermentable Fiber that are easily available in herbal capsules. Reducing the risk of constipation fiber raises bulk and bowel movement level, inciting your metabolism to pass the stools easily. Sources of soluble fibers are fruits, vegetables, lentils, oat bran, barley, nuts, beans, and seeds.
Sip A Cup of Coffee
Yes, it is not just a way to hang out or method to keep you awake late at work. Caffeine present in coffee beans acts as the natural stimulant to induce the digestion mechanism. Getting up from bed? Get a cup of fresh brew this time. Add 1 to 2 cups of coffee every day. Keep in mind that excessive intake of caffeine can dehydrate your body making you pee more.
Raisin is considered as the dry fruit, which in fact it is. The best natural laxative is tartaric acid that is in plenty in the case of raisins. Raisins are also a rich source of fiber. Forget about the poor digestion system, as the experiment of taking a small box of raisins a day had thumbs skywards. All the people eating a small cup were observed to have a smooth mechanism while passing the feces. Another alternative to raisins is apricots and cherries.
The fiber-rich Prunes are another remedy to cure bloating and constipation. These are the next on the list of Best Natural Ways to Treat Constipation. Prunes are highly loaded with fibers and can make your bowels movement comparatively faster than other home remedies or laxatives.
Castor Oil
Back to the age when there were no inventions or the internet, Castor Oil was the solution used to treat constipation widely. This was only and still, is considered as the best liquid form of natural laxative. Just finishing your sleep in the morning, take 1-2 teaspoons of it and get ready to wait for the bowel's action. Even the hard material present in the intestinal tract are crumbled down by the oil and allows you to let the material flow through further the intestines.
Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds seem small to handle the hardest job. But, the real magic is done the oily composition that humidifies the intestines creating a smooth passage for the food being processed. Users facing the hard and dry fecal issues need to start having sesame seeds or the sesame seeds oil (best preferred). Other ways to involve sesame seeds in your diet are either in salads or the crushed powder in honey or milk.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a bonus point to add in every health topic we publish. With as many effects and cures as we can imagine, aloe is a great and a multipurpose remedy for human diseases. From diarrhea, burns, acne, to constipation, it outruns all the competitors in the world of natural remedial uses. The gel also treats the upset bowels easily. Best and effective use is to eat it raw or boil its gel stem. After processing it, take a maximum of 2 teaspoons of it. You can take it in any form however, we suggest you buy a plant and grow this herb in your yard. Best time is to consume it in the morning.
Yogurt is also treated as an anti-inflammatory and a capsicum neutralizer. The best treat for your supper when you get over on spicy foods. Not just for keeping spices under control, the bacteria present in yogurt are in effect to keep the stomach and digestive system in motion. The next probiotic is what yogurt takes the place of. 1 to 3 cups of plain yogurt a day keep your tummy at bay. The best thing about the yogurt is you can enjoy it with breakfast or lunch, and we recommend you not forget to take it with dinner.
Some Tips to Get Relief of Constipation
As we conclude the list of Best Home Remedies to Cure Constipation here, we advise our readers to get a well-placed routine to start your day with. A time bound day is the one that adds to your healthy lifestyle. There should be a minimum 2-3 hours gap between your meals and sleeping time. Try going for a natural laxative option rather than switching to a drug or synthetic one.


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Coca Cola Cake
This is a VERY rich and sweet dessert (and not low fat in way, shape or form) but it is SO good!
Ingredients for cake:
1 cup coke
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup butter, softenened
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Preheat oven to 350. Combine coke and buttermilk. Beat butter at slow speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs and vanilla/ beat at low speed until blended.
Combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Add to butter mixture alternately with coke mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in marshmallows. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool for 10 minutes.
Pour Classic Coke frosting over warm cake. (Sprinkle with toated pecans - optional)
Classic Coke Frosting (the best part)
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup coke
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1 16 oz pkg powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and vanilla. Use immediately.
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We asked our retiring faculty and staff to submit information about their time at Whitworth and their plans for the future. Many complied. Their stories and photos follow.
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Mitch and his wife and sons all earned bachelor's degrees at Whitworth, and, Mitch says, "We will always love our Whitworth family." Now that he's retired from Whitworth, he's able to devote his time to the Arnolds' family business, Always Clean floor care. He hopes to continue to operate his business for many years, and, he says, "I will always remember my time at Whitworth and the lasting friendships I made there."


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My Qt creator Run mode isn't work!
The program can create the debug and release version and they versions works outside of the QT creator program. But if i wan't the run mode running inside QT, the qt creator drop an error message:
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The process could not be started!"
If I create a new empty Project, nothing is changed, the program drop the error message...
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Israel announces 'historic' gas contract with Egypt
By AFP - Feb 19,2018 - Last updated at Feb 19,2018
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israel has struck an "historic" contract for sales of billions of dollars' worth of natural gas to Egypt, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday.
"This will bring billions of dollars to state coffers," he said in a statement announcing the deal with Egypt, which in 1979 became the first Arab state to sign a peace treaty with Israel.
The Israeli energy group Delek said the value of the contract was $15 billion.
It said agreements have been signed between Delek and its associate Noble Energy of the United States to supply 64 billion cubic metres of gas from Israel's Leviathan and Tamar offshore fields to the Egyptian firm Dolphinus over a 10-year period.
Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz welcomed the deal.
"This agreement will help bolster Israel's position as key regional actor on the energy market," Steinitz said.
Israel has limited natural resources, but in the past few years it has discovered major gas fields off its northern coast and is building the infrastructure needed to tap the gas.
Tamar, which began production in 2013, has estimated reserves of up to 238 billion cubic metres.
Leviathan, discovered in 2010 and set to begin production in 2019, is estimated to hold 535 billion cubic metres of natural gas, along with 34.1 million barrels of condensate.
In September 2016, Jordan struck a deal to buy 8.5 million cubic metres of Israeli gas per day over 15 years, in a deal estimated to be worth $10 billion.
Jordan is the only other Arab country to have a peace deal with Israel.
At the end of 2016, Israel also gave the green light to sell two gas fields, estimated to hold reserves of around 60 billion cubic metres, to the Greek company Energean.
Israel hopes its gas reserves will give the country energy independence and the prospect of becoming a supplier for Europe, as well as forging strategic ties within the region.
Monday's announcement comes a day after Steinitz met a senior US official in a bid to defuse an escalating oil and gas dispute with Lebanon.
Last week Lebanon signed its first contract to drill for oil and gas in a pair of offshore zones, including one that its southern neighbour Israel says belongs to it.
Lebanese officials have said the whole zone belongs to Beirut while Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has insisted it is solidly in Israeli territory.
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TEL AVIV — Israel's top court on Sunday struck down a landmark deal regulating exploitation of Mediterranean gas reserves, in a major defeat
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6 Months Nutrition Transformation Program
During this program, you will get my undivided attention! It's just you and me babe! And that means that this program is highly personalized to meet your needs and is tailored just for you! Together we will work through the following steps, concentrating on what you need:
Step 1: Make your Commitment: Choosing to make small, lasting changes to better your health.
Improvement is only possible when we develop new habits. Without a goal, there is nothing to work towards, and without commitment to your goal, you will have a lot of difficulty achieving it. In your first step, you will focus your intentions so you know why you are choosing to make these lifestyle changes. Together, we will design a clear vision and strong commitment to reach your goals. By creating goals, and committing to them, you will have a greater focus on your journey. Your commitment will help you understand why you are making changes in your life and will keep you on course when times get tough.
Step 2: Know what you're up against:
We will uncover why your body craves certain foods. You will understand that your body is hardwired to crave certain things like fat, sugar, and salt, and how to work with those cravings. You will also see the power and influence of mass media and advertising and how to wade through their false advertising. You will gain the knowledge to be able to sift through marketing and advertising to know what is really healthy for you.
Step 3: Identify and deconstruct cravings:
We will look at different reasons we crave certain foods so you understand why you crave the foods you do. We will then explore together what to do to help you reduce your cravings. You will be equipped with information and knowledge about cravings that will diminish your cravings, and be free to eat healthy, nutritious food that feeds your body and soul.
Step 4: Examining why you eat: Are you hungry, angry, depressed, anxious, excited, stressed?
You will learn how to know why you are eating. You will learn how to eat when you are hungry, and handle your emotions in other ways other than eating. You will finally stop emotional eating and get to the root cause of your emotions through Primary Foods. You will learn why restricting calories can hinder weight loss, and can actually make it more difficult to loose weight.
Step 5: What food is made of: Macronutrients and hormones
You will start to see food differently, and understand what food your body needs to fuel the fire that is your metabolism. You will understand how food affects your hormones and what foods to eat to give you energy and to stabilize your hormones. Every person is different, and we work together as a team to discover what works best for you! After Step 5, you won't be afraid to eat fat! (It's good for you, I swear!) You will know what carbohydrates to eat that will give you lasting and sustainable energy, and you will know what foods to choose to stabilize your energy.
Step 6: Making healthy food choices: no rules, just make good choices, and eat eartily
I'm not going to give you a strict set of rules, portions, or a list of restricted foods. In Step 7, I will give you healthy guidelines to live by, not a strict set of rules that you must follow. You will know how foods affect your body, and know how making good choices that are going to benefit you and give you lasting energy, mental clarity, and lasting changes.
Step 7: Make cooking easy: Recipe and cooking resources
I will help you build a resource and knowledge of cooking and recipes. You will feel confident when meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. I will also share with you strategies for being more efficient in the kitchen, so you can save time while eating healthy.
Step 9: Stress Management: It's not about the food
You can have the perfect diet and exercise routine in place, however if you are completely stressed out, you won't see the results you were expecting. (It's like spinning your tires…it wastes a lot of energy without going anywhere) Believe me, I know because I have been there!!!! Together we will work to see what areas of your life are causing you stress. Together, we will work on stress relieving techniques to help you handle stress, or reduce stress in your life.
By working with me one-on-one, you will receive the following:
#1. Twelve 50-minute private sessions.
#2. 1-2 relevant and doable suggestions for you to implement immediately.
#3. Email access between private sessions.
#4. Handouts and resources that will support you on your journey.
#5. A trusted person to hold you accountable on your journey.
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When Black Industries published Dark Heresy, they openly requested fans to submit descriptions of planets. Various of the submissions they received were edited and used to expand the newly-created Calixis Sector, becoming an official part of the game's setting. The core rulebook of course had limited space, so the full descriptions for all the planets that Black Industries accepted were published on the company's website, forming a freely-accessible gazetteer of the Calixis Sector.
Following Games Workshop's closure of the Black Industries imprint, Fantasy Flight Games acquired the licence to publish role-playing games set in the Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 universes. They retained an on-line gazetteer for the Calixis Sector, but in a cut-down form that detailed only the major worlds.
But fans had saved copies of the full original content and compiled it into a PDF titled "The Calixis Sector Encyclopedia". This PDF can still be found, circulated by fans on various internet forums dedicated to discussing Dark Heresy and related games.
The content that is still retained on the FFG website includes details of the Calixis Sector, its subsectors, types of planet, and Scintilla. Other than Scintilla, none of the detailed planetary descriptions are there (presumably due to legal reasons, on the assumption that these were fan contributions that were licenced for use by Black Industries only) and so these are only available now through this fan-created PDF.


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CAPE TOWN - South African social security agency's (Sassa's) fate will today be decided as entities confer in Parliament in order to reach an agreement on a payment provider.
Today marks D-Day for the social security scheme.
Sassa and the South African Post Office (Sapo) have been given until 6 pm today to decide on a settlement which will affect the lives of 17 million beneficiaries.
We take a closer look at the fired-brawled social security agency and how the current feud transpired.
1 February 2017 - Sassa allays fears
Sassa has assured Parliament in February that the payment of social grants will continue as usual, post April 1.
This follows the agency's attempt to extend the invalid and unlawful contract with service provider, Cash Paymaster Services (CPS).
"One thing for sure is that come April 1, we will be paying as usual. How we are to pay? That is what we have agreed with National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank," said Sassa chief executive officer Thokozani Magwaza.
This payment method was however disputed by opposition parties, citing CPS as lacking "readiness".
The ball was in the CPS's court, allowing them to engage with the contract at hand.
However, they had failed to reach an amicable agreement.
2 March 2017 - Sassa considers delivering cash in trucks
Sassa said they would consider delivering grant money in trucks to beneficiaries, if a a solution is not met.
This was revealed in Parliament when Sassa and the Social Development Department appeared before their oversight portfolio committee, along with the South African Reserve Bank.
The social development department acknowledged that extending the contract with CPS was the most practical solution.
Additionally, department director-general Zane Dangor revealed that paying out grants through banks would also be an option.
This comes after noting that at least 90% of grant recipients have bank accounts.
Dangor added that for those with both banks accounts and Sassa cards, the plan was to use Postbank outlets or post offices to pay them.
"That will mean having to move them from biometrics to PIN. Forty percent use biometrics", he said.
3 March 2017 - 'Sassa can't pay grants'
Sassa reportedly wants to extend their contract with CPS for at least three years.
The payments provider would receive approximately R425 million a month (R5.1 billion a year) if they request R25 for each of the 17 million beneficiaries.
Sassa reportedly filed for an extension of CPS's contract in order to avoid the ill-fate of millions of South Africans unable to receive their grants.
Yet, Sassa has been dubbed unable to deal with the payments.
"Sassa does not at present have the capacity, budget and skilled personnel to implement the progress report within the time frames" ,according to papers Cosatu and Archbishop Emeritus Njongonkulu Ndungane called on Dlamini to resign state.
22 June 2017 - Sassa puts aside R2m for 10-member expert panel
Sassa set aside R2 million for the payment of a 10-member panel of experts appointed to monitor phasing out the CPS contract.
The panel of experts were appointed as per the Constitutional Court's command.
The proposed budget by Sassa has however been criticised.
"We made an assumption that it will run until the end of the financial year. If it goes beyond, it will be a problem", said Chief finance officer, Tsakeriwa Chauke.
19 July 2017 -Dlamini appoints acting CEO of Sassa
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini announced the appointment of Pearl Bhengu as interim CEO of Sassa.
Bhengu assumed this position after former CEO, Thokozani Magwaza mutually agreed to terminate his employment contract.
Magwaza's exit comes after standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) chairperson Themba Godi spoke out about Magwaza's alleged death threats.
The former Sassa CEO claimed that he had received death threats about finalising the contract between Sassa and the SA Post Office (Sapo) to replace Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) in the payment of social grants.
18 September 2017 - Sassa in talks with Treasury for additional funding
Sassa said it was in talks with the National Treasury to receive additional funding. The funding required was in order to comply with a Constitutional Court order and replace Net1 UEPS Technologies as the distributor of more than R150billion of welfare payments a year.
The funding would finance a pilot project in order to subsequently replace Net1 by April 2018.
Despite the court ruling on Net1's contract as invalid, Sassa failed to secure an alternate service provider.
20 October 2017 - "Sassa is heading for another disaster" - ANC MP
The social security agency has received a vote of no confidence from MP's.
Sassa failed to update Parliament's social development committee on phasing out the current contractor, CPS.
"This is heading for another disaster", declared ANC MP Vilhelmina Mogotsi.
In addition, opposition party the Democratic Alliance expressed their embarrassment at Sassa.
DA MP Bridget Masango noted that nearly 90% of what they had asked Sassa for was not provided.
"None of the timelines given were kept. I can't believe that we don't have Sassa here at this critical time", she said.
30 October 2017 - Post Office will not take over Sassa grants - Minister Bathabile Dlamini
Dlamini on Monday slammed allegations that Sapo would issue Sassa grants.
Sapo can only produce 2.4 million cards per annum as opposed to a minimum requirement of 4.2 million cards per year, said Dlamini at a media briefing in East London.
The Minister added that Sapo does not have a business license which effectively compromises their banking services.
However, many believe that the reasoning for this is to curve yet another crisis for the social security agency.
1 November 2017 - D-Day for #Sassa to finalise social grants deal with Post Office
Sassa and Sapo have today been forced back to the negotiating table by Parliament.
The entities will enter a Parliamentary meeting to receive a progress report from the two entities on the procurement of the social grant contract.
The forthcoming meeting comes after Dlamini announced on October 30 that he procurement of banking services, production and issuing of banking cards and provision of cash payment services was to be advertised on Friday.
Sassa has declared that Sapo can only deal with the integrated payments system, including biometrics, on the grounds that they did not have the capacity and capability for grant payments.
Sapo has since trashed these claims whilst maintaining that 97% of the requirements contained in the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) due diligence report commissioned by Sassa.
The outcome of this meeting is pending the judgement agreed upon in this meeting.
READ ALSO: Post Office says it is ready to take over #SASSA payouts


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Keys of Having Silky Hair Exposed. One of greatest asset in our body is our hair. Hair today has come to be a massive business but those who can easily not really manage to get costly hair care from outside are able to follow natural organic means in order to attain silky and smooth hair. Let me tell you some home based secrets of having silky hair. Leading assessment for allure hair salon plano from the finest critics.
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WINE MAKING: harvest by hand, only the best grapes, drying on bambù for 3 months till december
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Take a Glimpse Into the World of Gaming
Due to ever-growing advances in the ever-changing world of gaming, it is an industry that must be closely watched by its followers. It seems as though new games, new styles and new systems are popping up every day and those who wish to break into the gaming industry must keep up. Sometimes the best way to do this is to follow those who are daily living in the gaming industry who offer advice, tips, news and just report on what a normal day working in this industry looks like. Below is a list of blogs and a brief summary of the type of advice each blog has to offer.
Written by professional video game coder Maciej Sinilo, this blog covers C+ +, writing game code, and general programming. Included are links to some of the coding tools and programs referenced in the blog.
Commercial code programmer Vincent Scheib manages this blog on game development and graphics. Posts include links to his work, helpful tips, and bits on upcoming trends in game programming.
Two independent programmers who develop computer and video games developed this gaming blog. Along with video clips and links to gaming sites, the blog offers reviews on gaming trends and software.
This blog is an excellent source for aspiring independent gamers. Produced by game programmer Jonathan Blow, features include video, upcoming games to watch for, and starting advice for future programmers and artists.
Video game strategist Robert Bowling develops this blog on upcoming games, gaming events, and programming equipment. Video and links to news sources are included.
Writer and video game developer Matthew S. Burns provides commentary on mainstream and independent gaming in this blog. His blog details the best games for gamers, jobs in the gaming industry, and art and design for video games.
This blog contains video and previews of the author's, video game designer Steve Gaynor, own games. Posts also include reviews of gaming design and thoughts on gaming events.
Developed by an independent gaming studio, this blog features information on new projects and games. The blog includes video and graphics about design and programming, as well as job information for interested gamers.
This blog details the day-to-day of game designer Dave Gilbert. The site displays products from his gaming studio and clips from games he developed as well as discussion on technique and technology for gamers.
Playstation game designer David Jaffe writes and video blogs about his experiences as a professional designer. He discusses issues on graphics, his favorite games, and job placement at Playstation.
Noel Llopis is an independent game designer with a background in the mainstream industry. His blog offers design information using C + +, game technology, and developing games applications for the iPhone.
Produced by game software designer and programmer David Perry, this blog is a great source for those looking to break into the game design industry. Features include job openings with Perry's company and links to game design schools and education programs.
A game program studio focusing on system design and 3D art graphics, Mistwalker provides on the daily life of a gamer based out of Tokyo, Japan. The blog includes a gallery of games and links to available products.