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The fast 50
Everybody has one, right? It's the cheapest way to add a piece of fast, sharp glass to your collection. I found mine used for $20. I believe it to be a first generation 1.4, made shortly after they switched from the screw mount.
It's a bit soft wide open, though stopped down it's tack sharp. The bokeh seems quite pleasing. Being a 30 year old lens it is manual focus and lacks auto aperture control, but that's no big deal if you've got two hands.
My copy has fungus inside and the filter ring jiggles…it also does some strange things with flare…actually it's a rather flawed lens.
Here's something that boggles my mind: People spend thousands on cameras and lenses that perfectly replicate the color chart. We oogle pictures of tiny converging lines and brick walls, judging every pixel of an ISO 1600 photograph for noise performance. THEN, after we take our photos, we jump into the 'shop to adjust levels (adding noise), bump the saturation up or down (forget about that color chart) and add a vignette to spite that fine piece of glass attached to the camera. Everybody does it. So what's wrong with a lens that starts out with a little character of its own?
Enough of that rant for now. Maybe I'll make a post of it sometime. The point is, this old lens renders in a unique way. It's not qute as contrasty wide open as the modern DA* set and something in the coatings makes the color come out a bit different, but I like it.
The 1.7 and 2 variety can generally be found on ebay for around $80, 1.4's and rare 1.2's bring a premium up to the $200 range. Often they sell with a K1000 as a rear cap. To find one on the cheap I'd reccomend hitting up yard sales and flea markets. You'll obviously have less to choose from, but there's a bit of pride involved with rescuing a fantastic lens out of someone's dusty closet.
Another thing, this is the only prime I've had on my digital camera. Something about the fixed, constricted field of view (the 50 becomes a 75 on an APS-C camera) spawns creativity in close quarters. Subjects are more isolated and the feeling is a bit more intimate.
I took these at a friend's birthday party. I started out with the 16-50, but kept bumping 3200 to get a decent shutter speed. That's a bit out of the comfort range for the K7, but with the 1.4 aperture I was back to a more useable 1600. Honestly, I didn't do very much to these pictures in lightroom, so most of what you see was the lens.
This last photo is of a friend's daughter was outside on a cloudy day. Wide open, I think, at ISO 100. Again, it's not particularly sharp at 1.4 but definitely useable. You might say it has character. Of course I bumped the exposure, added some saturation and a vignette but that's what all the cool kids are doing :-)
Only one complaint…manual focus is MUCH more difficult on the digital cameras than on the old K1000. Modern focus screens are bright, which is nice, but the image doesn't "snap" when you're in focus. A cottage industry has sprung up on eBay selling old focus screens cut down to fit modern cameras. Hopefully I'll have one before too long and will see if it helps matters any.
If you own a digital SLR, particularly a Pentax, there's almost no excuse for not having one of these lenses. I'm not sure if they're as cheap in the other mounts…maybe someone can fill me in on that. If you usually shoot with a wide angle zoom you'd do well to try this different FOV. I'll be using this lens MUCH more often now! Susie has me lined up for a few weddings soon and this might be the perfect reception lens. Anyway, thanks for reading and have a great day!
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Waterford Recycling Centre Open Day
Have you ever wondered what happens to your household waste and recycling after you have dropped it off at the recycling centre? Or unsure what all materials you can take to the recycling centre?
To find out, why not come along to our open day at Waterford Recycling Centre, Forres on Saturday 6th September from 10am – 3pm. The recycling Team from Moray Council will be giving tours of the new look recycling centre and will guide you through what happens to each of the different types of materials once they have been disposed of at the site, as well as demonstrating why we need people to do a little recycling at the centres! Tours will take place every half an hour and should take approximately 20 minutes. As well as the tour there will be information stands, games, prizes and craft activities for children, not to mention your chance to get a close up look at our waste and recycling wagons in action.
So why not come along and have some fun while finding out about waste and recycling.
National Recycle Week
Moray Council's recycling team will be out in force at the area's main recycling centre during National Recycle Week which begins on Monday 16th June 2014.
At first sight it might appear an unusual place to encourage people to recycle.
However, a recent audit of a household waste skip at the Chanonry recycling centre in Elgin revealed that a very high level of recyclable materials were being wrongly deposited in the container.
The skip contained over 600kgs of recyclable materials – around 40% of its total contents. If that was reflected across all five main recycling centres in Moray it would mean that £100,000 was being wasted annually in landfill tax.
In an attempt to highlight the issue, the recycling team will be on hand at Chanonry for most of next week speaking to visitors and making sure that materials are put into the correct containers.
A spokesman for the team said: "The most common materials to be wrongly put into the landfill skip are clothes and textiles. The audit found that just under 250kgs of these materials had been put in the household waste skip instead of the textile banks that are also on site.
"Clothes of any condition can be placed into these textile banks and any that are not good enough to be worn again are recycled into new products. When they are sent to landfill these materials break down and create high levels of greenhouse gases, so it is very important to make sure that none are put into the landfill skip."
The recycling team will also be handing out a new leaflet that has been designed to encourage people to get the most out of the recycling centres.
Funded by Zero Waste Scotland, the leaflet highlights the correct procedures that should be taken by members of the public when visiting the sites and will hopefully encourage them to recycle even more and help cut down on the landfill tax that Moray Council must pay for every tonne of waste that is sent to its landfill site at Dallachy.
Room by Room - Recycling Guide Addition
While we appreciate that most people are good at recycling at home, our audits of household waste bins show there is still more that could be done. An audit carried out in April 2014 revealed that 51% of the average household waste bin was still made up of recyclable material, costing us around £3000 extra per day to send to landfill.
To try and help you get even more from your recycling service we have designed a Room by Room guide showing all materials and items from each room in the house that should be getting recycled, either by using your own recycling containers or at your nearest recycling centre. We have added this new Section to the Recycling Guide.
For further information please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or telephone 01343 557045.
Arrange a Litter Pick
We have probably all seen areas across Moray that have been blighted by people dropping litter and wished more could be done to tidy it up.
So the Recycling Team are keen to assist anyone who wants to organise a litter pick in their local community or in any public area that has been spoiled by litter. In the past they have helped out a range of groups from schools and nurseries to community organisations and The RAF
You can borrow litter pickers, gloves and hi-viz vests from the team, who will also supply you with bags and arrange to have all the rubbish uplifted following your event.
And this year you can also advertise your litter pick in the events calendar on the front page of the Moray Council website to try and encourage more volunteers to assist you. By checking the litter picking section of the events calendar at http://morinfo.moray.gov.uk/event_cal.php you will be able to see where and when other litter picks have been arranged to make sure you don't organise your own event at the same time.
If you would like to borrow the equipment, or require any further help and information to organise your own litter pick, please contact The Waste Hotline on 01343 557045 or by e-mail at email@example.com and a member of the Recycling Team will get back in contact with you.
Council Clampdown on Uncollected Refuse Bins
Moray Council binmen will no longer return to collect bins reported as missed by householders.
The move is being made because of the cost implications and pressures on available resources.
Return visits to collect missed refuse and recycling bins will only be made in exceptional circumstances after February 3.
Non-return for missed bins already features in the council's kerbside collection policy but will now be strictly enforced as financial pressures increase.
It costs the council an average of £25 every time a crew is sent to empty a bin which a householder has reported as uncollected.
Councillor John Cowe, who chairs Moray Council's economic development and infrastructure services committee, said the council serviced approximately 42,000 properties each week.
"Unfortunately we receive an average of 12 to 15 calls a week from residents reporting missed bin collections.
"While some reports of missed bins are genuine, it has become evident that many reports of missed collections are not actually missed at all. The position is that if bins are not put out on time, they will not be collected.
"The costs of returning for missed bins are significantly more than those associated with a scheduled collection. With government cuts at an unprecedented level, it is unreasonable that the council spends such amounts of money on missed collections."
Householders are being reminded that all waste and recycling containers should be put out for collection at the kerbside no later than 7.30am on collection day.
Uncollected waste or recyclable items can be deposited free of charge at any of the staffed recycling centres at Forres, Elgin, Buckie, Keith and Nether Dallachy, while any uncollected recycling can be deposited at local recycling points throughout Moray.
Householders are asked to note that in the event of a bin being missed for whatever reason, no excess waste will be uplifted on the next scheduled collection day.
Collection days and the location of recycling facilities, along with opening times, can be found online at www.moray.gov.uk
Councillor Cowe said: "I look forward to the public's co-operation in helping reduce the costs incurred in returning for missed bins and I thank everyone for their support in all waste and recycling related matters, especially during these times of ever-decreasing resources."
Zero Waste Scotland - Sort-it
Zero Waste Scotland has launched an improved version of their popular 'Sort It' website. This is designed to make it easier for the Scottish public to reduce, reuse and recycle more of their household waste Read more about sorting your waste. Click here to visit the newly designed Sort-it website
Towards Zero Waste The Scottish Government has published its first Zero Waste Plan which details the actions and steps that will drive Scotland towards a zero waste society. The plan was unveiled by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead and introduces the idea of landfill bans on certain materials to encourage prevention and reuse, as well as stating that a waste prevention programme will be developed for all waste in Scotland.
You can read the full Zero Waste Plan here.
Helping to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
The Moray Council continues to strive to maintain a high recycling rate. To help encourage everyone in the area to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as much as they can, the council works in partnership with the National Waste Aware Scotland Campaign. Details of recent campaigns, including the Reduce Unwanted Mail and Love Food Hate Waste Campaigns can be found on the Zero Waste Scotland website. This can also provide resources and information about other ways to help protect our environment by reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.
Love Food Hate Waste - Over £1 billion worth of food is wasted by consumers in Scotland each year. That's an average of £430 per household! If we stopped wasting all this food we could prevent the equivalent of 1.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year in Scotland. This is the same as taking 1 in 4 cars off the road. For information on reducing your food waste, including advice and recipes from some of Scotland's top chefs and food writers please visit www.wasteawarelovefood.org.uk
Children's Christmas Recycling Crossword
Below are the answers to the crossword that was in the local papers at Christmas time.
|Plastic bags are not recyclable and if they can't be reused they should all go into which bin?
|Which bin should tin foil and aerosols be put in?
|Around 50% of the contents of the average green bin in Moray is this.
|Enough wrapping paper is sold each Christmas to stretch from your house to the ....?
|Where everything from your green bin goes.
|Which skip at the recycling centres should broken Christmas lights be put in?
|Scotland spends £53 million each year tidying this up.
|Glass can be recycled into this material that keeps your house warm.
|These plastic items should NOT be put in your purple or blue bins.
|The second of the 3 'R's.
|The harmful greenhouse gas produced when food waste is sent to landfill.
|The most important of the 3 'R's.
|What is all our garden and food waste turned into?
|Around 4,500 Tonnes of this are used in the UK at Christmas.
|Christmas crackers and advent calendars are made from this, so should be put in the blue bin.
|The equivalent of around 14 ....... plastic bottles are sent to landfill in the UK every day.
|The average household in Moray throws 4Kg of food away every ........ ?
|Steel and ......... cans can be recycled into new cans within 6 weeks.
Zero Waste Week
A reminder that Zero waste week takes place 1-7th September 2014 with the theme 'One More Thing!' One of the days will be focusing solely on food waste. Why not sign up and pledge to take the challenge? You could save over £60 a month on your grocery bill and pick up some great tips and ideas along the way. Find out more and register
REPIC Electrical Giveaway
Local schools, community groups and good causes - such as not-for-profit organisations and registered charities - across Moray were given the chance to win £1,000 worth of new electrical products as part of a new responsible recycling initiative. The community prize pot was put forward by not-for-profit Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling scheme, REPIC, in partnership with Moray Council. The closing date for applications was 27th June 2014.
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Oh, the joy of having a child who is old enough to head to school. On the one hand, yes, your baby is growing up too quickly — but on the other hand — FREEDOM!
Maybe now you only have one baby at home and your schedule will be more flexible. Whatever your situation, here are some ideas on what you can do now that one of your little ones is heading to school or even daycare.
1. Drop them off then go back home and get ready for the day! It's much easier to get ready without kiddos running through the house, or with just your baby. You can lay the baby down for morning nap time and actually take a long shower. Then you can do your hair uninterrupted. I used to wake up before I woke my boys up for pre-k and school so I would have to get up even earlier than they did so that I could have time to get ready. This option definitely works well if you're a morning person, but if you're anything like me, it will be easier to drop them off and THEN get yourself ready for the day.
2. Cherish the special time with your youngest ones by giving them your undivided attention. Now you don't have as many little hearts to tend to throughout the day, so take time to just sit down and play with your baby. This is such a special time in their lives and it's important to put down the laundry and dishes every once in a while to really focus on your child.
3. Sign up for "Mother's Day Out" for the ones you still have at home. I know a lot of my local churches offer this once a week, where moms can drop off their toddlers and have a few hours to themselves. It's awesome.
4. Take advantage of the people who have offered to watch your baby. It's much easier for them to babysit now when it's just the baby (and not coupled with your older kiddos!).
5. Hit the gym! My 3-year-old is in pre-k and my 5-year-old is in k4, so I got a membership at a gym where they don't have childcare. I saved a bunch of money this way. If you do have babies at home, check out your local YMCA gym. They usually offer great prices on memberships with childcare options.
6. Get the dishes done early. You no longer have to leave the dishes to late nights. It's tough being elbow deep in soapy water and then needing to help a toddler. If you've got your kiddos in a daytime childcare you can get your house chores done after you drop them off and still have some time to go grocery shopping or run extra errands while you're alone.
7. Or, just rest. My huge relief, now having both boys in school, is that on days when I'm feeling under the weather, I can actually rest. I have flexible schedules at work and can work mostly from home if I need to, and it doesn't hurt me too much to take a day off to rest if I'm sick.
I know it's tough to let go of your kiddos and send them to daycare or school but sometimes it's for the best! And eventually, they DO grow up. Try to see the positive in it and enjoy some alone time. You've earned it!


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From a Latin teacher at a middle school, here's the stuff that is causing thinking and change, anxiety and growth, angst and hope!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
December solutions
Issue: Students needing to take and re-take quizzes and assessments to show mastery as it happens-they get lots of feedback and want to DO something to improve!
Solution: Google docs form that lets students sign up for what they are ready to do and when. Can't take credit for the idea, it was K.C. who came up with it. We put a button on our blackboard page with "quiz/test scheduler" that takes them to the form. They fill it out, it notifies us in email and then we can get a list and get things done in an orderly fashion.
It has been pretty miraculous. When you have multiple preps and students at different checkpoints, this is the way to individualize and at the same time puts the student in the driver's seat. On the form, they must indicate what they've done to prepare for the evaluation and also the date and time that they will complete it. So I can have a file with the materials ready at the right place and time and then grade it while they are sitting right there so they get the immediate gratification. Also, they watch while I plug it in to the grade book and they see how the new score changes their grade (or not) and we can set new goals, too.
Sure beats the mayhem of before!
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- tech guy said...
I love it! You have to read Wormelli's book Fair isn't Always Equal. Similar to the type of work that he does!
This really puts the student in charge of their learning and makes them responsible for improving (or at least allows them the ability to play along)
I'm curious if you average the two grades or replace the grade with the newer retest.
I want to hear what the mayhem of "before" was....perhaps that is what our school is doing right now.
Merry Christmas!
- December 18, 2010 at 6:04 PM
- Andrea Weis said...
When it is a true formative assessment (what we are moving toward in our grade books) the original grade has a "0" weight if it does not show mastery and then when the student begins showing mastery, the grade is weighted. It's taking time to transition and adjust our grade books so that they really are recording how a student performs with each essential objective. We are not at the optimum level on this-it's a work in progress.
Tests have been trickier. We have to be very mindful in their construction, in that each question is tied to an objective and if an objective is not mastered then we reteach and re-eval for that specific objective. In tests, since we can pretty accurately determine what the minimal mastery will be from the previous assessments, we allow only partial points to be "earned back"-a way of rewarding enduring learning, but not horribly punishing students for taking a little longer to get to the finish line. Since we are dealing with some time constraints, we have to be realistic.
Mayhem: 14/22 students lining up before class to tell you, or "sign up" for what they need to do on what day, and me scurrying to make a list, get the copies made and check with each student to make sure that they have the prior work completed. Then have it ready before school/after school/during lunch/at the beginning of Braves time/at the end of Braves time for them to take. (hair pulling)
Merry: I get a spreadsheet with a time stamp and it tells me what to have ready for whom when and what they've done to prepare.
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Video: J57 X Nitty Scott, MC - ''Like a Prayer''
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I'm surprised I'm not the size of a whale considering all the Mexican food I've inhaled. One of my favourite spots for an Asada burrito is Pinches Tacos. Their food is consistently amazing, and they open till late.
My favourite is their Asada burrito pictured below [I never have beans in my burrito. Not the biggest fan of beans]. Plus, always make sure you ask for their hot sauce. It's to die for!


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I'm amazed at the number of people that have read my first post, so I've decided to give you all an insight into who I am and why I've started to write this blog.
Here are a few facts about me:
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Fact one: I'm 17 years old and live with my parents and younger brother in beautiful mid Wales.
Fact two: I LOVE running! I caught the running bug in 2009 and I'm so glad that I did! Running is a massive part of who I am and I cannot imagine my life without it now. I'm very proud to have run for Wales on numerous occasions and feel extremely privileged to have run for Great Britain.
Fact three: I play the clarinet and piano and I've always enjoyed listening to and making all kinds of music.
Fact four: I'm currently studying Physical Education, Biology and Welsh at AS level and one day would love to be a fluent Welsh speaker.
Fact five: Vegetable lasagna is my favourite meal and no; I'm not a vegetarian! Egg is my least favourite food as I cannot stand the smell.
And finally...
Fact six: My family and I have a tabby cat called Toby; he never runs just sleeps all day!
Why have I started this blog?
I've been reading the "Like The Wind" magazines which collectively bring together people's experiences through running. This magazine inspired me to put pen to paper (or rather fingers to keyboard) and write about my own experiences through my running journey.
The other (slightly weird) reason is that I had a dream that I wrote a blog post about Kilian Jornet and he emailed me about it. I took this as a sign that I should start blogging...and here I am!
I hope that you will be able to relate to future posts and that I can succeed in inspiring you along whatever stage of your running journey you are at.
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I have come across Lu Gastal (Portuguese blog) when I was browsing on Pinterest. First interest was toward the pom pom trim that hang around The Cat door stop and the image itself. Then the more I read (thanks to google translate) the more colourful interesting things I found, what a treat! So, Lu Gastal, You are now one of my favourite blog.
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|In this image (Lu Gastal), I love that 'Sewing machine' wire. Love it!
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Coin Collecting Starter Pack -Album, Pages, Saflips and Inserts
Start collecting habits off on the right foot with this complete new collectors pack for the young, old, experienced or beginner collector. Everything you need to get a collection happening -just add coins!!
1 x 40mm Coin Album with Slip Cover, 2 x 10 pack of 20 Pocket 2×2 Coin Pages and 4 x packs of 2×2 Saflips with Card Inserts.
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From the midwest, but also a big city kid, I've been enjoying living in New York and working as a professional actor and child care professional since moving here in September. I have experience with students of all ages as a babysitter, tutor, camp counselor, coach, and theatre director. I have a profound love of English and History (my two strongest subjects) and am a gifted writer.
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Today was an emotional day – but not a bad emotional day, it was a good one.
Today is our fifth wedding anniversary. My heart swells with the memories of the day. Being surrounded by our closest friends and family as I married the love of my life.
It's very difficult for me to put into words the love I have for my husband. Somehow I struggle to find the words and the words that come to me are closely guarded and sealed inside my heart. He is my best friend and the one person in this world I trust with everything in my life. He's my greatest supporter, defender and confidant. My life before him consists only of hazy memories that have little consequence in my world.
I love you, Schmoop. Here's to many more years together. <3
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Tomorrow is race day. I'm nervous as all get out. If you'd like to follow my progress in the race tomorrow, you can sign up for a variety of alerts here: http://bit.ly/BCBSR12tracking This will send you alerts at the 3,5,7 and 10 mile markers. Please don't make fun of my slowness.
Please note that there are three Kelly Browns in the race tomorrow. I will be the slowest of the three 😉 haha
seriously though, you want to choose Kelly Brown, 34, New Castle DE. The only thing they didn't include was my damn Social and blood type. eesh. Fortunately there are like, 40 Kelly Browns in New Castle, DE. So good luck finding me if you are a weirdo. 😛
So yeah, I'm nervous. As I make the final preparations for my very early and long day tomorrow, I'm reflecting on the past year and how far I've come. Recently I've been incredibly frustrated and angry with myself over my lack of progress. I should have been at goal ages ago yet here I sit with 12 more pounds to go.
As I packed up my gear, I was furious that I am not at goal yet. I feel like Broad Street should be the feather in the cap of my accomplishment. I should be able to cross that finish line and exclaim 'I've lost 100lbs!'. Instead I fear that I'll be crossing that finish line with a heavy heart, full of disappointment that I have not yet met my goals. I hope that I can get past these negative thoughts and see what I know is the truth: that I am light years from where I was and I should feel nothing but pride and joy.
I went shopping at Target on Friday night for a new t-shirt for the race. I hadn't planned on getting anything special – just a basic t-shirt. All of mine are way too big and I wanted something fitted, something that wouldn't get in my way. I stopped dead in my tracks when I found a shirt that was beyond perfect. A shirt with two sparrows in flight.
I came to win
to fight
to conquer
to thrive
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Mighty, Mighty Micro Cord
Last week I showed you how a little light can make a big difference, this week it's cord.
For every Batman there is a Robin, for every Jordan there is a Pippen and yes for every 550 Paracord there is a Micro Paracord. However, don't let the small stature of this cord fool you. Micro Paracord is one of those underappreciated cords that many think is too weak to have a real niche in the Paracord world and in accordance, ignore it. Today you will realize how useful Micro cord is and just like Indiana Jones without his whip, your Paracord adventures are not complete without it.
Ever have a customer say "I like your bracelets but they are just too bulky" or "Gee, I would love to buy this for my son, but those are way too big!"? Well that is where Micro cord picks up the slack (pun intended, as usual). At approximately 70% smaller in diameter than traditional 550 cord, Micro cord is the perfect blend of strength (100 lb test) and size. Micro cord can be used to make smaller less obtrusive bracelets which can be especially appealing to women and children looking for lighter survival gear.
Beyond bracelets, Micro Paracord is the perfect Paracord to use for necklaces. No one wants a stiff, noose-like leash around their neck; Micro cord provides the perfect balance between function and comfort. It is also small enough to make small symbols for your necklace such as a cross or breast cancer ribbon. Additionally, micro Paracord holds a distinct advantage over its 550 counterpart in that it can be used to fish with in a pinch—no need to tear apart the sheath!
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I saw the birth of the universe and I watched as time ran out, moment by moment, until nothing remained. No time. No space. Just me. I walked in universes where the laws of physics were devised by the mind of a mad man. I've watched universes freeze and creations burn. I've seen things you wouldn't believe. I have lost things you will never understand. And I know things. Secrets that must never be told. Knowledge that must never be spoken.
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Oooh, klinkt zo lekker! Mijn favoriete soep is zoete aardappelsoep met doperwten. Ook heel makkelijk en snel te maken en erg lekker :)ReplyDelete
Looks delicious! I'll probably make it this week :)
This looks delicious! Such a vibrant looking soup, I'll definitely be saving this recipe to try myself especially with the colder months approaching! I really love potato and leak soup, my mum makes such a nice one and we make quite a lot of it so we can have a few meals out of it! Em xx
This sounds great! I made my first lentil soup a couple weeks ago (was a recipe I found on Pinterest) and it wasn't terrible, but I didn't like it as a soup. The consistency was all wrong and felt weird when labeled a "soup".. I will be sure to try your lentil soup, it not only looks more like soup, but the spices sound much tastier. Thanks Sjoukje!
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Here's Why Lecture Capture Should Be in Most Classrooms
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The lecture capture market has existed for over a decade, and is growing rapidly. As more higher education and K-12 classrooms make remote learning accessible to their students, it creates a new and growing revenue potential for schools and universities. Frank Scartozzi, Matrox's director of Sales for Americas, explains why lecture capture devices should be used in most classrooms.


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Those looking to take advantage of current market conditions should buy only after conducting due-diligence.
Amid the ongoing slowdown in the real estate market, many developers have delayed projects because of cash flow difficulties.
In markets like the National Capital Region (NCR), buyers are markedly reluctant to invest in under-construction projects.
Now that the May 1 deadline for establishment of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) is seven months away, buyers are mulling whether they should wait until that is in place.
Purchasing real estate will undoubtedly become safer once RERA is formed.
With the Bill mandating that developers put 70 per cent of funds collected from buyers into an escrow account, diversion of money will become difficult.
Information regarding a project's approval status will be available on RERA's website.
Developers will have to sell on carpet area and not super area basis.
If a project gets delayed, or a developer does not fulfil promises, customers can approach RERA.
Punishment will be stringent, and could include both fines and imprisonment. Build-buyer agreements, which were lopsided, will become more equitable.
Experts, however, fear that prices may rise. "For the developer, there will be costs involved in complying with these regulations. They are likely to pass them on to buyers," says Vivek Agarwal, co-founder, Square Yards. He believes new launches may decline after RERA comes into being, which may result in fewer choices.
There is, however, an argument to be made even in favour of buying right away.
"The market is witnessing a downturn, so developers are willing to give concessions in the form of attractive payment plans and additional features," says Shveta Jain, managing director, residential services-India, Cushman and Wakefield.
Conservative end-users who want to reduce risk should wait until RERA is in place.
Those who have an appetite for risk appetite may buy. In markets like the NCR, where trust deficit is high, buyers need to be more cautious.
Those who decide to purchase now must do thorough due-diligence.
"Check the developer's track record on timely delivery of past projects, and whether the promised quality and specifications were delivered," says Jain.
Developers whose books are laden with debt should be avoided. Many developers are rated by agencies like CRISIL.
Buyers should consult such agencies. By visiting the project, you can see whether construction is in progress or has ground to a halt.
If you take a home loan, your bank will also conduct checks, such as whether the land title belongs to the developer.
"Before investing, make sure that all the approvals are in place," says Jain.
Avoid pre-launches and soft launches altogether. Also, steer clear of developers who have taken on many projects, most of which are running behind schedule.
Experts also emphasise the importance of getting the pricing right.
"The rental yield (rent as a percentage of capital value) for the project should exceed 3.5 per cent," says Pankaj Kapoor, managing director, Liases Foras.
According to Pradeep Mishra, head of Gurgaon-based real estate consultancy Sainik Estate, "Buyers can also eliminate risk by purchasing in ready-to-move-in projects, where prices have turned attractive in the current market. They can also purchase in the secondary market, where investors looking to exit are prepared to offer discounts."


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Since the early 1960s, the laser flash method of thermal diffusivity measurement has been used on a large variety of materials. Several parameter estimation methods have also been used in analyzing such experiments, employing various levels of sophistication. Estimation of thermal parameters, using the models developed as part of this research, is performed on experimental data from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN. The material used is carbon bonded carbon fiber (CBCF) which is designed as an insulating material for atmosphere re-entry applications. Ambient temperatures in the experiments range from 800°C to 1200°C. The approximate thermal diffusivity of the material is 0.3 mm2 /sec. This research investigates the penetration of the laser flash beyond the surface of the material being heated. Three heat transfer models are presented, each with different assumptions about the initial temperature distribution inside the material. An evaluation is made of the response of the methods to factors which may enter into the experimental process. This is done in quantitative terms so as to assess the adequacy of the models in comparison to one another.
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How Can My Salon Benefit from Mystery Shopping?
Whether it's a quick trim, a drastic new 'do, or correcting at-home color gone horribly wrong, salons strive to give their clients confidence when they walk out the door. As a salon owner, you're very aware that that confidence is not achieved by stylist technique alone. The emotional connection created by a salon can be the difference between one-off clients and lifelong clients.
When a consumer must pick between two salons of comparable ability and price, the deciding factor may be that customer experience. Find success in customer service, and you'll likely see higher retention rates and improved revenue. Because of this link, an increasing number of salons have started to audit their customers' experiences. Their method?
Mystery shoppers.
Your business needs to understand your clients' needs, and it's important that you get an objective view of where your service levels are now. A mystery shopping program can give you an informative report based on customer service, in an effort to help you cost-effectively keep the customer base you have, with areas to grow.
What can you find out from a mystery shopping report?
- Perception of your services and products
- Comparison of service to your competitors
- Evaluate staff performance and identify training needs
- Level of engagement with the client
- Confirm whether staff are promoting/cross-selling specific services and products as trained
But there are immediate benefits your salon as well. By engaging in a mystery shopping program, you're telling your team, "Customer service is very important to this company." Your team will know how customer service is measured, which creates a sense of accountability and purpose. Through the reports of mystery shoppers, your staff becomes more aware, and they benefit with the increased retentions rates and profits.
The reports will show the good, the bad and the ugly. Therefore, you can recognize all the good and spend time correcting the few areas that are hurting you. Once you know your areas of improvement, it's how you implement and manage those changes that really makes a difference.
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Tales of Yudhishthira
Yudhishthira, the eldest of the five Pandava Princes, was born to Kunti by the grace of Yama. His actions were free from passion and prejudice. He Came to be considered the very embodiment of Dharma and was respectfully referred to as Dharmaraja.
Yama, the awe-inspiring God of Death, is also revered as the Lord of Justice. According to Hindu Belief, all living beings reap the fruit of their actions after death. Yama administers justice to all the beings brought before him. Since he meters out justice strictly according to Dharma, he is called Yamadharma. Who else could test Yudhishthira but Yamadharma? Yudhishthira emerged from the ordeal a stronger soul.


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Eight years ago we transformed the virtual collaboration space in Australia by offering best of breed, locally hosted solutions that allowed organisations to host simple and engaging teleconferences and web conferences. Fast forward to now, and we're leading the way in digital events.


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Here's an interesting little news item from the TCA (Television Press Association) Winter Press Tour from last week. On Thursday, Ricky Gervais took the stage as part of the HBO panel for his new animated series, The Ricky Gervais Show (read our write-up of the panel here!). While answering questions from the ballroom of critics, Gervais spoke a bit about NBC's Office series and how he might actually become more involved with the American offshoot next season.
First Gervais talked about how he was more tempted to return, if he was to return to an old series, to Extras more than The Office. "I sort of miss it (Extras) more than The Office and I'm tempted more to do Extras than The Office," Gervais said. "As much as I loved it (Office), I think it would be the biggest mistake of our lives to return to The Office, whereas Extras I think, had more legs in the sense that it wasn't so steeped in the realism."
"We might do something with the American Office next season," Gervais stated. "But that's just in our heads at the moment. There's been a bit of talk. But we won't return to Extras or our Office."
Could we actually see Gervais' David Brent go toe to toe with Michael Scott? Gervais and Stephen Merchant have written episodes of NBC's Office in the past, but this sounds more like Gervais might actually play an on air role on the series.


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There may be concerns about the impact of the Republican tax reform bill on the housing market, but former Wells Fargo CEO Richard Kovacevich told CNBC on Tuesday that it is mainly the rich who will feel the pain.
The House GOP plan halves the deduction of mortgage debt for newly purchased homes to $500,000, while the Senate bill leaves it intact at $1 million. However, the Senate proposal calls for the elimination of state and local tax deductions. The House bill limits those deductions.
Kovacevich told "Power Lunch" the changes may slow down the real estate market for a short time. However, he doesn't believe it will cause long-term harm to the housing market.
"There is no tax advantage to own a home in the United Kingdom or Canada," he said, noting their homeownership is at the same level or higher than the U.S.
"The people who really get hurt are the people who can afford it."
Plus, the proposals double the standard deduction, so more people won't be taking the itemized deductions anyway, he said.
"You can't have tax reform unless you get rid of some of the incentives," he said. "It has to start somewhere."


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I have to thank Hajar & Ariff, not only for these orders, but also for their effort. They have a very proper layout of their wedding card. The samples are straightforward, I know exactly what they want. Colour codes are accordingly listed for my easy references and they even took time to look up for the specific type of fonts. The only thing I had to do,was to coordinate all the above and design their dream wedding card.
Hajar's wedding invitation card
folded 166mm x 90mm
230gsm ivory white card
40mm x 40mm
80gsm glossy mirrorkote
Ariff's wedding invitation card
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Hajar & Ariff, thank you very much. I wish you both, all the best & may you have a wonderful wedding.


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These are HUGE statement earrings! Two brass forged hoops encircle kyanite, a long hammered brass triangle is suspended from the bottom hoop and below silver heishi beads. Blue kyanite helps open psychic ability, enhances telepathic communication and assists in lucid dreaming. It has a potent ability to transfer and amplify high frequency energy. Kyanite occurs in Manhattan schist, formed under extreme pressure as a result of the two landmasses that formed supercontinent Pangaea. These earrings were a custom request but I'm happy to make more!
Big hoop is 2 1/2" dia
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Here at JumpIn, we regularly host dodgeball games and tournaments at our trampoline park London – and in 2016 we'll be on a mission to encourage more players to join our leagues to keep fit and have fun!
Many people love the idea of trying out a new team sport – but just as many have no idea how to play dodgeball! So we thought we'd put together a simple guide to the sport, with a summary of the rules, the scoring system, the teams and many other elements. If you've ever considered giving dodgeball a try, you can start right here by brushing up on the basics!
The objective
The main objective of dodgeball is to eliminate all of the players on the opposing team. This is done by throwing one of four game balls at them – if it hits them anywhere below the shoulders, they're out.
At our dodgeball London league, we play with teams of six, with a bench of substitutes that can be used too.
The beginning of the game
Every game starts with two balls on the centre line of the court. Each team is also given a ball. After the whistle is blown to start the game, there's a five second grace period where balls can't be thrown, to allow players to get into tactical positions or make a dash for the balls on the centre line.
Eliminating players
The most common way to be eliminated is to be hit by a ball thrown by a member of the opposing team. But if the opposing team member throws the ball and you manage to catch it, rather than it bouncing off you, that means they're out – and you have the power of the ball! In some leagues, this also means that the player that caught the ball can bring back one of their eliminated team mates.
Players can also be eliminated if they cross the centre line, or if they hit a player above the shoulders.
The five-second rule
If one team has all four balls, they can't hold onto them for more than five seconds – they must attempt to hit one of the opposing team. If they don't, they could be asked to select one player to be voluntarily eliminated as a punishment.
Timing and winning
Our dodgeball league holds games of [please insert minutes] in length. Obviously the team that eliminate their opponents the fastest is the winner – but if the time runs out without a team winning outright, the game will be given to the team with the most members still on the court. If there are equal numbers on both teams, the game is called as a draw.
So there you have it – it's not so complicated after all! Dodgeball is really easy to understand, with no complex or sophisticated rules that take a long time to decipher. If this article has got you ready and raring to take up dodgeball, don't forget to sign up to one of our leagues, running throughout 2016!


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As much as I love teaching others to paint and creating PIY (paint it yourself) kits, I also know that some people just won't paint. It's just not for them, or they truly believe they can't do it. (Wrong! But I won't argue the point here.)
There's one room in the house where most people want something custom and hand-painted – the baby's room. And, even though there are cute art reproductions out there, most of them are pretty pricey.
Not as much as an original, I'll agree, but they're still an investment.
So I came up with a good solution. At least, I think it's good.
A Nursery Mural Registry! You can have friends and family contribute to a custom mural that you help design. I can handle as little or as much as you want – from emailing an invitation to your guest list, to providing you with wording to do it yourself.
Cool, huh?
All of these pictures are linked to my website, if you want to see more Baby paintings.
You can have any colors, any style, any theme. Any size!
Maybe you want your baby girl's name on a canvas.
Or your baby boy's.
Do you have toile bedding? No problem!
Of course, animals are always a favorite.
Especially jungle animals!
But bunnies are always cute, too!
And I can always match your painting to your bedding – like these dragonflies on a wall that coordinated with Glennajean's Scribbles bedding.
Okay, are you wondering how I'd paint a mural if you live on the east coast or in the South?
Here's how it works. You have 3 options for a custom 'mural'.
- Stretched canvas
- Wall Hanging
- Mural on Canvas
The stretched canvas doesn't require any framing because I paint all the edges. It's ready to hang, out of the box.
Wall hangings have rod pockets at the top so you can hang them with a decorative rod or dowel.
Murals on Canvas are painted on a lighter weight fabric and can be applied directly to your wall with wallpaper paste. Or removable paste, so you can take it down when baby has outgrown the room.
Here's something else to think about – all 3 options allow you to keep the artwork (unlike a painting directly on the wall). It makes a wonderful heirloom keepsake for years to come.
If you've been thinking that handpainted custom artwork is too expensive, check out the Nursery Mural Registry. It works for big brothers & sisters, too!
Ok. That's it. That's the first shameless plug for 2011. If any of your readers are mommies or soon-to-be mommies, I'd love any shout-outs you can give! I'm open to GiveAways & bartering for ads, too.


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During the New York Comic Con Marvel and Disney announced the upcoming animated series with a bang and some test footage. You can see that footage shown to guests of the convention by watching the video below. The official video on Youtube by Marvel Entertainment is a wonderful 57 second treat for the weekend. The announcement on Marvel's page here included a comment by Marc Buhaj, Senior VP of Programming and General Manager at Disney XD!:
"The movie and franchise quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. We're looking forward to working with the great team at Marvel Television to deliver an engaging animated series that fans can enjoy each week," - Marc Buhaj
The series will premiere in 2015 during the Marvel Universe programming block on Disney XD. Enough with the words though, let's get to the video!
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Actually, trying to come up with divorce terms can be a difficult and challenging process. This is when the parents cannot come into a consensus concerning when needs to be done. Even though they may try to make the process easy, sometimes this fails to happen. This is mostly caused by the intense emotions felt by either or both spouses. Disputes also arise when it comes to property sharing, children raising, care and parentage.
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To plenty of fitness diehards, whey protein can seem like its own food group. (Spoiler alert: It's not). But despite our long-term commitment to this protein powder, the research is ongoing. Plenty of questions still remain on what makes it so great, what is the best form to take, and what is the optimal timing for it. Grab your shaker bottle and read on to get the full scoop on whey protein.
What Is Whey Protein?
Whey comes from milk, which is actually comprised of two proteins: casein, which makes up approximately 80 percent of milk protein, and whey, which makes up the other 20 percent. When cheese is produced, whey is separated from the solid curds and can be found in the liquid that is left behind.
Once separated, it goes through several more processing steps to become what most people recognize as whey protein: a relatively tasteless powder that can be added to shakes, protein bars, or even baked goods. It's a common protein-booster in commercial smoothies, bars, cereals, and plenty of other foods, but can also be taken on its own.
Like all proteinschicken, beef, egg, soy, rice, hemp, and so onwhey is composed of amino acids, which the body can use for muscle growth and tissue repair. But it's whey's high concentration of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), especially leucine, that sets this protein apart from the others.
What Does Whey Protein Do?
For starters, whey is a complete protein, meaning it has all nine essential amino acids necessary for protein synthesis. We call them "essential" because your body can't make them and therefore you must consume in them in your diet.
Whey is particularly high in the group of three essential amino acids known as BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These help to build and maintain muscle mass, and can also serve as an energy source during prolonged or intense workouts.
Leucine, specifically, has been shown to have the greatest impact on rates of muscle protein synthesis, the process that makes your muscles bigger and stronger. One 25-gram scoop of whey protein has approximately 3 grams of leucine. Compare that to only 2.3 grams per scoop in casein and 1.5 grams in soy.[1] Seeing as the threshold for activating protein synthesis occurs right around 2.5 grams of leucine, whey is a no-brainer for athletes looking to boost growth, recovery, and performance.
What's the Difference Between Whey Concentrate, Isolate, and Hydrolysate?
While most people can name a benefit to supplementing with whey protein, the same can't be said about explaining the differences between the different forms of whey. Fancy names given to the different forms of whey more or less tell you how the protein has been processed and filtered.
Whey Protein Concentrate: Whey concentrate is about 80 percent protein, and typically contains slightly higher amounts of fat and carbohydrates than the other two varieties. It's still relatively low in both, although plenty of powders and ready-to-drink protein products add extra sugar and fat back in.
Whey Protein Isolate: Whey protein isolate has had all fat and lactose removed, boosting its protein concentration to 90-95 percent protein.
Whey Protein Hydrolysate: Hydrolysed whey is often referred to as "pre-digested," because it has already undergone partial breakdown. This reduces digestion time compared to the other two forms of protein. Both whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate can be made into whey protein hydrolysate, so its protein content can vary.
Which one is the best? It would be easy to look at the list above and think that hydrolysate or isolate are far superior to simple whey concentrate. However, long-term studies have yet to show that one form is superior for muscle growth and tissue repair compared to the others, so pick the one that best fits your lifestyle and budget.
If you're after the best-tasting protein or are on a tight budget, sticking with a whey protein concentrate makes sense. The extra carbs and fat often go a long way in the flavor department. On the other hand, if you are dieting down or low-carbing it, a whey protein isolate is a popular option. If you have a mild intolerance to lactose, or suffer from GI problems every time you have a protein shake, you may want to try a whey protein isolate (which contains less lactose) or whey protein hydrolysate.
Benefits of Whey Protein
Whey Protein Can Boost the Effects of Resistance Training: Whey protein supplementation combined with resistance exercise appears to offer up greater gains in muscle strength and muscle mass over just resistance training alone. A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism concluded that those who supplemented with whey protein during resistance training had an almost 5 percent (or 5.5 pound) greater increase in lean tissue mass compared to those who didn't supplement.[2]
And compared to other forms of protein, like casein and soy, whey reigns superior when it comes to greater improvements in muscle strength and size. Following a 10-week intense training program, resistance-trained men who supplemented with whey protein isolate had significantly greater gains in strength and lean body mass, and a decrease in body fat, compared to the group that supplemented with casein.[3]
Supports Healthy Weight Loss: Protein is known for its ability to support healthy weight loss because it's the most fulfilling macronutrient. Higher protein diets can also help boost metabolism, leading to long-term weight loss.[4]
Supplementing with whey protein is an easy way to increase your daily protein intake, and when combined with a reduced-calorie diet, may help you lose weight. In one 2008 study, obese participants who were given a whey protein supplement lost significantly more body fat and maintained more muscle mass than the placebo group.[5]
May Help Reduce Hunger: Along the lines of supporting healthy weight loss, whey protein has been shown to increase satiety and reduce short-term food intake. A 2009 study compared the effects of different protein sources on appetite and found that whey protein decreased hunger more than soy or casein.[6] Furthermore, the amount of food consumed three hours after the protein meal was lowest after the whey protein meal.
How and When to Take Whey
Before or After A Workout as A Supplement: Whey protein is commonly taken in 25-30 gram dosages, either 1-2 hours before your workout or immediately post-workout. No, you don't have to slug back a shake within a 30-45-minute "anabolic window" after a workout for it to count. Anytime within a couple of hours is probably just fine. But if the immediate post-workout ritual of having a shake helps you remember to have one, well, do it!
Delaying your intake of whey can hinder muscle growth and repair, as well as leave you feeling more sore for your next workout.
As A Dietary Protein Source: Whey makes a great appetite-curbing snack between meals, or it can be added it to your breakfast oatmeal or smoothie.
Can You Have Too Much Whey?
Too much protein can lead to some GI distress (and the dreaded protein farts), but there are no studies to suggest higher protein diets can lead to kidney damage, bone loss, or dehydration in healthy individuals.[7-9]
If you want to get systematic about your whey and avoid any digestive unpleasantness, calculate your recommended daily intake of protein, then spread your intake across several doses of 25-30 grams. For many, this is a more sustainable approach than trying to cram as much protein as possible into three meals. Once you have a daily number to aim for, a whey protein supplement and a healthy diet can be sufficient to hit your daily intake goals.
The Bottom Line
No matter if your goal is to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, or control hunger, whey can help. No, a shake isn't a replacement for a proper nutrition and training plan, but a quality whey protein supplement can be important in helping you change your body composition and get the most out of your training.
- Devries, M. C., & Phillips, S. M. (2015). Supplemental protein in support of muscle mass and health: advantage whey. Journal of Food Science, 80(S1).
- Candow, D. G., Burke, N. C., Smith-Palmer, T., & Burke, D. G. (2006). Effect of whey and soy protein supplementation combined with resistance training in young adults. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 16(3), 233-244.
- Cribb, P. J., Williams, A. D., Carey, M. F., & Hayes, A. (2006). The effect of whey isolate and resistance training on strength, body composition, and plasma glutamine. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 16(5), 494-509.
- Paddon-Jones, D., Westman, E., Mattes, R. D., Wolfe, R. R., Astrup, A., & Westerterp-Plantenga, M. (2008). Protein, weight management, and satiety. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 87(5), 1558S-1561S.
- Frestedt, J. L., Zenk, J. L., Kuskowski, M. A., Ward, L. S., & Bastian, E. D. (2008). A whey-protein supplement increases fat loss and spares lean muscle in obese subjects: a randomized human clinical study. Nutrition and Metabolism, 5(1), 8.
- Veldhorst, M. A., Nieuwenhuizen, A. G., Hochstenbach-Waelen, A., van Vught, A. J., Westerterp, K. R., Engelen, M. P., ... & Westerterp-Plantenga, M. S. (2009). Dose-dependent satiating effect of whey relative to casein or soy. Physiology and Behavior, 96(4), 675-682.
- Kerstetter, J. E., Kenny, A. M., & Insogna, K. L. (2011). Dietary protein and skeletal health: a review of recent human research. Current Opinion in Lipidology, 22(1), 16.
- Martin, W. F., Armstrong, L. E., & Rodriguez, N. R. (2005). Dietary protein intake and renal function. Nutrition and Metabolism, 2(1), 25.
- Bonjour, J. P. (2005). Dietary protein: an essential nutrient for bone health. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 24(sup6), 526S-536S.


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