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Long ago, Hippocrates proclaimed, "Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food."[1] I will now outline the problems with (1) the food supplied by the kitchen and (2) the foods and beverages available for snack.
When I came to the unit, I met with a woman to explain my dietary needs. Both she and I can agree that I stated that I needed a gluten free, dairy free diet. At a certain point, probably on a later instance I believe I also told her I would like kosher meat. I most emphatically told the Executive Chef later that I wanted kosher meat and if no kosher meat was available, to please let me know if it was not kosher so I could make my decision about whether to eat it.
I will now explain why these three dietary concerns are important for my healing. Although not universally acknowledge, there is significant scientific evidence that diet is intrinsic to thde health of all and especially individuals with mental health challenges.
On the scientific studies related to gluten and bipolar as well as other mental conditions, please see http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/glutenintolerance/a/Gluten-Bipolar-Disorder.htm. On the scientific studies related to both gluten and dairy and bipolar see http://kellybroganmd.com/article/two-foods-may-sabotage-brain/. The importance for meat for the bipolar individual lies in that it is a heavy, grounding food complete with important vitamins and amino acids.
I will now quote an excerpt about diet from noted Buddhist Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart page 131.
A student who sat a three-month retreat that I taught was an over-zealous young karate student seeking the extremes of spiritual intensity. Rather than follow the instruction, he decided to get enlightened as quickly as possible . . . . he began to experience all sorts of altered states. . . . he was very fearful and agitated, moving in a wild and manic state, as if he had temporarily gone crazy . . . What did we do with him? . . . We changed his diet. While everyone was eating vegetarian food, we put him on meat loaf and hamburgers.
Kosher food is not only important as part of my spiritual practice, it has implications for bipolar health. When animals are killed according to Jewish rules of slaughter, the animal feels no pain and thus does not release toxic stress hormones. Please see further
It has been thus established that I and many of my co-patients would benefit from a gluten and dairy free diet and even from kosher food. These concepts are firmly backed by science.
I will now share with you three of the breakfasts I received. I believe that each of these came after my extensive meeting with the Executive Chef, who although well intentioned and skillful could not ensure proper meals.
No one expects hospital food to taste good and unfortunately one rarely expects hospital food to be that nutritious. But to repeatedly violate patient requests for diets necessary for their healing is a crime.
I absolutely do not tolerate gluten or dairy. They both make me manic.
Other patients had similar needs. And even though my experience in 1991 at the University of Chicago Hospitals was negative, even there and on the other units I have been, my diet has been respected.
1. Gluten french toast — in desperation I ate this. meal with dangerous gluten
2. Hash browns and pineapple — I requested some actual protein and was then provided with egg. meal without basic nutrition needed for a breakfast
3. Hash browns, melon and a very small amount of egg with cheese. I requested protein and a complex carb and received eggs and oatmeal. meal with insufficient protein with dangerous dairy.
As you can see, breakfast, argued by some the most important meal of the day was compromised. Other meals were compromised. Co-patients of mine who were gluten free were given gluten pasta. A patient who begged for quinoa got it sometimes but also received moldy broccoli. When I got meat I was not informed whether it was kosher or not. The Executive Chef had stated that finding kosher meat might be difficult. I did receive one glorious meal of chicken and veg in two large containers. I ate one container and the staff said I might have the other later. But because of the hullabaloo involving the violent patient, they discarded my meal as it had been out too long, leaving me quite hungry.
A patient, especially one recently arrived should not have to constantly send back for a proper breakfast and many of my co-patients were not as empowered as I. For patients with a gluten problem, the wrong meal is not merely manic inducing as was mine, but can be life-threatening. The kitchen blamed the person who took down our dietary information and that person blamed the kitchen or sometimes the person temporarily in charge of the kitchen was blamed. It does not matter whose fault it was: patients on the ITU were consistently exposed to harmful and potentially lethal food. This is the second reason why some form of compensation is in order and why the unit needs to be shut down.
Snacks: Unit-based food and drink
The water from the water fountain had an off-taste and co-patients informed me it was probably recycled although I have no direct evidence. As a result I stuck with the hot water but again not all patients had the wherewithal to do so. The following are the snacks that I can recall:
apples, oranges and bananas
cheddar flavored popcorn with lots of unhealthy ingredients
mozzarella sticks
pudding with lots of unhealthy ingredients
decaf coffee for am with sugar, sometimes splenda and offered with a creamer with unhealthy ingredients
apple juice
cranberry juice with a heavy dose of sugar
I did enjoy the fruit but I also was very hungry. Seroquel, the drug administered to me in fact leads to increased hunger. I did not have a single gluten or dairy free option for carbs and protein. And as apple juice was sometimes out, if I wanted juice it was going to be with substantial sugar, a substance that science has shown to be damaging and needless to say is especially damaging to the bipolar individual — see http://bipolar.newlifeoutlook.com/sugar-bipolar/. I note here also that one of my breakfasts from the kitchen contained sugar laden rice chex.
I recommend the following snacks instead:
Vegetable crudite with salsa, hummus/bean dip/tahini, etc
Rice crackers
Trail Mix
Almond butter in individual packets if safe
Incidently, the kitchen is not nut free so if a patient really is deathly allergic to peanuts, it is not clear how they would protected.
[1] See for instance Hippocrates et Corpus Hippocraticum Med., Vectiarius: Oeuvres complètes d'Hippocrate, Vol. 4, ( ׀Ed. Littré, É.; Paris: Baillière, 1844, Repr. 1962, Section 36, line 20. I thank noted Classicist Leonard Muellner for this reference..


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SEO / User Experience Protocol
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has many aspects to it, from the words on your page to the quality and amount of other sites linking to you online. Sometimes SEO is simply a matter of making sure your site is structured in a way that search engines as well as people understand - and it is constantly changing!
New updates get released, new trends get discovered and new strategies developed. It's something that will perpetually evolve.
Lately, with constant changes to the Google search algorithm, SEO has gotten trickier. But that's because most people make it harder than it needs to be. Luckily, if you're just getting your feet wet with SEO, you're at an advantage! The 'rules' have changed so much that being a complete beginner can be a competitive edge.
SEO Checklist
Below you'll find our big list of things that have significantly helped us rank well in search engines. Remember the system is based on small things that alone don't do much but together add up. Search engines like Google wants to send users to the best result possible. For every comment you leave, I'll add one thing to the list:
Remove All Dead Links
Already this year we've removed over 2,000 dead links on our sites. Over time, 404 Errors and broken pages/links will inevitably occur. It's important to fix these as they can quickly add up and can affect your ranking.
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Interlink Every Post To At Least One Other Post On Your Website
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Link To High Quality Pages On Other Websites
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Add Table Of Contents To Blog Posts
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Install A Site Map
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Use Only 1 Category For Each Blog Post
More is not better in this case. Having multiple categories for each posts only makes it difficult for search engines as well as your readers to decide how relevant your content is to them. Do not use categories like tags in an attempt to 'cover all bases' in an attempt to appeal to a broader audience.
Remove the prefix before the URL to your category page
Link Your Website To Google+
This was a ninja move we discovered a while back. Include a footer link to your Google+ account.
Link your brand page to your website here.
Constant Keyword Research
You need to know what keywords to go after and which keywords your audience is interested in. This will help users as well as search engines determine the relevancy of your site.
Find and discover keywords to optimize your content.
Mobile Optimize Your Website
As of 2015 Google rewards mobile optimized websites with better search rankings and they have a tool allowing you to see if your site is mobile friendly.
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Claim Your Brand On Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter & G+
Increase Social Shares! Use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram to increase your social shares by creating great content, sharing to your own profiles and asking other people to engage and share your stuff. While social triggers technically aren't part of the Google Search algorithm, the likelihood of somebody linking to your website via a post they saw on social media significantly increases, and that's something Google DOES factor with their search rankings.
Track the keywords and social media mentions of your website.
Include A Privacy Policy
This is important for both Bing and Google. Aside from search engines liking them, your users / customers will appreciate you for it as well. This let's everybody know what you're doing with any data that you collect while they're visiting your website. It's good practice to add a link to the privacy policy into your footer.
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Use The Panguin Tool
This step requires that you use Google Analytics. If you've already got your account set up, use the Panguin tool to check how known algorithm updates have affected you website.
The Panguin tool can very well prove to be invaluable to your online business.
Check for Manual Penalties (using Webmaster Tools)
If a manual penalty has been levied against you, Google notifies you within Google Webmaster Tools. You'll find the Manual Actions Report within 'Search Traffic.'
This is how to check for manual actions.
Check and Fix Mobile Usability Issues
Google helps you identify mobile issues affecting your site so you can quickly fix them. You'll also do this via Webmaster Tools. This report lets you know if your touch elements are too close, if your content is sized to the viewport, your flash usage, font size and more.
Login to Webmaster Tools and fix any mobile usability issues asap.
There you have it!
If you're just getting the hang of all the things that go into a search engine optimized website, there's no doubt this list can be overwhelming. But don't fret, this will all become second nature, and after you take action on the methods we teach you in Traffic Domination, you'll soon be able to outsource all of these tasks.
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Freeze Damaged Plants
Freeze Damaged Plants – When Should I prune away the Damage?
This past week, we experienced a 'Hard Freeze' on campus which damaged a lot of our ornamental plants in the landscape. A Hard Freeze is when temperatures are 28 degrees or less for at least three hours, as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Below freezing temperatures can burn, wilt or completely kill many plants that occur in tropical or sub-tropical landscapes. The central Florida climate zone is listed as Humid Subtropical by the USDA and is in Zone 9B on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. This zone typically has warm to hot summers and mild winters but can experience below freezing events. The lowest recorded temperature for the Orlando area is 19 degrees on January 1985.
Many plants on campus were impacted by the hard freeze and have minor to extensive damage. It is important to leave the damaged plants alone until the danger of additional freezing temperatures has passed. Pruning away the damage too early, will often trigger the plant to produce new growth during a warming period that can then be more susceptible to another freezing event.


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Comparing Harry Potter to The Debt Ceiling
Harry Potter Deathy Hallows/To Debt Ceiling
I was watching the news this morning half enjoying what I saw and half in horror. How does our government compare to the #1 Box office hit of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
I wasn't too sure but I could swear they were comparing our president to "He who must not be named". I was just laughing, they didn't really say that but I thought it.. lol
They compared the congress "the capital" to Hogwarts on Harry Potter... would be true if Snape was headmaster but in secret remember Snape is the good guy..
There are some good guys in congress don't get me wrong. I try not to be political because I don't even know what I'm talking about half the time but my thoughts with this had to be written down.
It has gotten to be for a long time that our government and the happenings have been more of a joke to the media and it seems like nobody has any faith that the debt ceiling will be taken care of. What concerns me the most is the knowledge that we have idiots running our country and we as a nation are powerless to do anything about it. What we need is a real life character like Harry Potter to come in, make sacrifices and save the day. That is not going to happen with one person, it will take many like in the movie to work together and basically re-vamp congress. This has gone way to far. Our nation has become a joke to every other part of the world. We caused our own demise and now everyone is suffering. If anyone reads this, am I even near being right? Just saying, we ought to know better as a country, as civilized human beings. Where did we go wrong?
interesting, but we the people are not powerless you just have to wait until the next electoral process and make your voice heard. I have a couple of rules I use to vote
1 I don't vote for people with a "flashy" smile ( I don't trust people that smile while they are talking to me )
2 I don't vote for people that tell you what you want to hear
( If they are telling me what I WANT to hear I know they are being untruthful...lying )
3 I don't vote for Lawyers ( they know the laws and how to get around them....loopholes )
If you vote those types of people then all you get is... A Lawyer with a "flashy" smile telling you what you want to hear while they are either using legal loopholes or are trying to create them for their economic gain at our expense


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The tale of Doctor Faustus is tragic in story, metaphysical in nature, and in this production verging on celestial. The use of costume, set design and live music create a vision of a renaissance Garden of Eden, which is carried by an impressive cast of strong character actors. I won't try and hide my prior love of Faustus which I brought with me to the Drama Barn, and for that reason I can't comment on how a newcomer would find this as an introduction to the play, but I can say that this version provided an interesting spin on the material.
The cast and crew prove themselves to be beyond gender-bending, which could have been a gimmick or novelty for the play to fall back on
Although marketed as "an all-female production" gender is not an exaggerated component of the production, or one which compensates for weakness. So while pronouns are changed within dialogue, this directorial choice feels nature rather than forced, part of a grander vision of Faustus's (or Eve's) succumb to temptation. Most importantly, the cast and crew prove themselves to be beyond gender-bending, which again could have been a gimmick or novelty for the play to fall back on – luckily it never has to. Lucia Rimini as Faustus and Lucy Fourgs as Mephistopheles bring chemistry, excellent line delivery and passion to their performances which elevates the production. Fourgs especially brings the needed intensity to Mephistopheles and was a real highlight. The chorus too do well, admittedly best when they get to break away from the ensemble structure individually, as each one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
The play comes in at about an hour, a bit of a departure from other productions, for example the 2016 Kit Harrington rendition was 2 hours 15 minutes. To condense the material without making cuts is impossible, so maybe this is a case of personal preference, but some characters were underused to the point where they could have been omitted entirely (Wagner for example), and the comedic subplot has never been my cup of tea – though some in the audience very much enjoyed these parts. The Pope and friars however were very entertaining and credit to Burrows and the cast for pulling off a section which can sometimes feel extremely out of place among the more serious themes of morality and sin.
The production was professional and stylish, while still delivering the core themes and relationships underpinning Marlowe's work.
Overall, the production was carried with confidence, aside from a few instances where prop use was a bit clumsy, for example it might have been more effective not to use fake blood which felt a bit too obvious in its set-up. Additionally, my choice of seat in the corner meant that I couldn't see or appreciate the Lucifer staging device which only catered to middle section of the audience. Despite this nickpicking, the production was professional and stylish, while still delivering the core themes and relationships underpinning Marlowe's work.
I can safely say that this production gave a fresh take on the material, and a wonderful introduction to Dramasoc's work. I look forward to the next show I attend.
The team behind Doctor Faustus have created an accomplished and stylish production from very difficult source material.


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The B&J Serenader is Back… And So Sweet!
I discovered this guitar sitting in a corner of my grandparents' basement covered with nothing more than an old, tattered, canvas case. It turns out that my grandmother picked it up at the Salvation Army back in the 50′s as a gift for my aunt who was learning guitar at the time. (I had no idea!) There was quite of a bit of damage to the instrument, but most notably, the neck – the thing was pulling away from the body and had nearly a centimeter gap at one point! The string action was so high that it was really only playable (if at all) as a slide guitar. I could sort of fret up to the third fret, but on a good day, it was slightly out of tune at best.
Fast forward several, SEVERAL years later… I learned a few slide guitar licks and was in the midst of recording my first solo album with my friend, co-producer, and engineer, Boone Spooner. Some of the stuff just begged for slide, so I rediscovered the instrument and played it a bit on the recordings. I loved what I got out of it on songs like "Truck", "Sign Me Up" and "Hard As I Try". The instrument sounded so cool… so retro. Since then, it basically sat unused in storage either in San Francisco, CA or, most recently, in Nashville, TN. It was a sad existence for this thing. Enter my friend, a wonderful guitar tech, and host of Guitar Tech Tour Talk, John Mooy.
John has tour managed, run FOH and stage sound, guitar tech'ed, and studio engineered for some of the most notable artists in the business, run an artist relations department at a major manufacturer, and just about every other thing you can possibly imagine doing in the music scene. To say he has a lot of experience is the understatement of the year… In any case, I follow John's Facebook and Twitter profiles online. Not long ago, he posted an image of a nearly identical guitar that he was working on with nearly the same issues as mine. The similarity was uncanny… So, I reached out to him, set up a time to meet, and swung by his shop en route to Los Angeles, CA to do some demo vocal tracking for a songwriter I met earlier this spring. Some time later, I got the call that the instrument was ready to rock. That was earlier today, and pretty much since then, I have been playing it non-stop.
I honestly can't thank John enough. I never thought this guitar would (or could) ever play and sound this good. The transformation is remarkable. I'm so impressed and really can't recommend his work highly enough. I know John doesn't need any recommendations or endorsements (he's one of the best in the business at what he does), but if you're in need of some specialized work on an old, vintage, or otherwise important guitar to you, look him up! In the mean time, I'm gonna put this laptop away and get back to pickin'.
PS: Don't tell my aunt… this thing plays so well, she just might want it back!


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For all my math deficiencies, I love numbers. Not adding them, or multiplying them, or measuring them, but looking at them, thinking of them, wondering about them. They're pretty fascinating, after all. And culturally, numbers figure in our daily lives very deeply.
Since middle school, I've been curious about how easily people subscribe to the adage that things happen in threes. Interestingly, while probably almost everything could be counted this way, we tend to focus on the "bad" things in terms of the threes; we begin the count after the second bad thing and wait for the third to show itself. Then we can say (to ourselves, mostly), "See, three bad things," thus reinforcing the belief system. Three injuries, three funerals, three losses, three failures. Logically, we know these things happen independently of each other and are not connected to each other in any way: there is one bad thing, and there are way more than three bad things. But by ceasing the count at three, we attempt to limit our sadness, our grief, our frustration. And that's not a bad thing.
And then there's the number seven. If Gene Rayburn asked you to match Richard Dawson's answer to this puzzle, "________ Seven," you'd probably guess "Lucky," and probably correctly. Sure, there are those pesky Seven Deadly Sins, but more often than not, we think of seven as a lucky number. In terms of "good" things happening to us or around us, we don't count, though. And if we did add up the positives, it's likely we'd stop long before seven. It'd be hard to remember them all, despite George Miller's assertion that we could. But that's exactly what I propose we do.
I'm going to do an experiment. Over the course of a day, or days perhaps, and ultimately, throughout the school year and beyond, I'm going to count both the threes and the sevens. When I'm confronted with any combination of three bad things (my own complaints, others' problems, union conflicts, personal or professional issues), I will more-than-double that number with seven good things. I'll count out solutions, blessings, answers... the good things. Whether I'm struggling internally, or grappling with something (or someone) at work, or just generally saddened by the state of affairs nationally or globally, I will try to balance (over-balance, really) the bad stuff with some good stuff.
In the end, of course, the only number that really matters is one. And it's that one that I'm looking to preserve, treat well, and keep in balance. By counting my threes and sevens, I hope to remind myself of what's important, to focus on the positives, and to be always moving forward. Join me on the journey.


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I LOVE TO BAKE!!! I've decided to start adding new cookie recipes as well as new dinner ideas to my blog. I got a wonderful cook book this weekend and I can't wait to start using it!
I love to cook but I feel like I am always making the same 5 things for dinner and that gets old quick. I decided to start this blog to make myself try new recipes. The goal is that I will find a recipe, try it out and then post it on the blog for others to try and review. I will also post recipes that I have yet to try, but look like they might be good. If you have a recipe that you would like to see posted on the blog, email it to me, or leave it as a comment.
Monday, March 2, 2009
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- PrettyKristyn said...
So... where are these cookie recipes you promised, eh?
- September 22, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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What is Search Start Point?
Search Start Point is classified as a browser hijacker. It was developed by InstallMac and is promoted as a browser add-on that presents your with a personalized home page and search engine. Once the hijacker takes over, these settings will be set to search.strtpoint.com. Although the plug-in does offer some useful features, the constant redirects to this site can be rather bothersome. The application may also redirect you to other websites associated with it. If you do not want to risk your computer safety, we suggest that you eliminate Search Start Point from your PC as soon as you can.
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How does Search Start Point work?
Once the add-on gets installed, it modifies your home page and default search provider. Every time you go online you see search.strtpoint.com appear on your screen. The site does not look that much different from other search engines. It has a search box in the middle and if you enter something in it and click on the Search button, you get redirected to Bing. Clearly, there is no point in having this engine installed as you could simply use Bing if you wanted to without its interference.
Search Start Point is similar to other applications of this type like default-search.net, trovi.com, search.genieo.com and more. These programs are usually distributed together with freeware and shareware. Most of the time computer users do not even notice allowing them to enter their system. That is because these applications get attached to the software and are usually presented as optional offers. However, if you do not check all information given in the installation wizard and do not decline these offers, they get installed automatically. To avoid that in the future pay more attention to the freeware you are installing. As for now, you should focus on Search Start Point removal.
How to delete Search Start Point?
It is not absolutely necessary to terminate Search Start Point as the program is not malicious and does not cause any damage to your PC on its own. However, if you do, you will certainly improve your online security. You can remove Search Start Point from your computer manually or automatically. Manual Search Start Point removal may be a bit tricky which is why we have prepared instructions that you are welcome to use. Alternatively, you can download an anti-malware utility and let it do all the work for you. The security tool will scan your system, detect all components of the hijacker and eliminate Search Start Point completely. It will also safeguard your PC from other Internet-based threats in the future.
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Delete from Windows 7 and Vista
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Delete from Windows 8
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Throughout the entire incarnation the Spiritual Soul is in meditation deep.
- Lucille Cedercrans, The Nature of the Soul
All Healing can be characterized as change from a previous condition.
Esoteric Healing involves the imposition of the Soul's rhythm upon the dense physical body. Because the Soul is causative to the personality and its instrument, the Soul is the master healer par excellence.
Normally we think of Healing as the overcoming of disease and discomfort, yet in the transition from sickness to health, the release of pain and suffering from within the form can be extremely difficult and challenging.
And at the end of a lifetime, when it's time for the soul to relinquish its vehicle and withdraw from life in physical expression, death is ironically the ultimate healing.
The Soul lies behind all modalities of healing and all true healers. For any healing to be effective, all practitioners actually work with the etheric body, whether or not they recognize this is so.
The etheric body is the force or vital body and it permeates every part of the dense vehicle. It is the background, the true substance of the physical body. According to the nature of the force animating the etheric body, according to the activity of that force in the etheric body, according to the aliveness or the sluggishness of the most important parts of the etheric body (the centers up the spine) so will be the corresponding activity of the physical body. Similarly and symbolically, according to the wholeness of the breathing apparatus, and according to the ability of that apparatus to oxygenate and render pure the blood, so will be the health or wholeness of the dense physical body.
- Alice A. Bailey, The Light of the Soul, p. 218-219
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The world is, as Thomas Friedman once penned increasingly flat. Have you noticed your favorite donut shop is owned by Koreans, the Local 7-11 where you pick up your newspaper is owned and operated by Ethiopians, that bowl of Pho was prepared lovingly by someone from Viet Nam and of course your favorite book store was founded by a few great guys from Spain? We all see that international influence in our country all the time. And the flow of international migration is increasing.
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At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, every country sent at least one woman competitor. An unprecedented event. In Rio de Janeiro last year, 45% of the 11,000 competing athletes were women. But more than 120 years ago, before Serena and Venus Williams, Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles were household names, the Olympic Games prohibited women's involvement. There just wasn't any space for women in the collective "public sphere."
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It'll takes years of player development and performance before we can accurately judge the 2017 NFL Draft but what good has patience ever done anyone? You've got a fantasy draft coming up in a few months! Let's take a look at some of the big rookie names that'll be in play come August.
Mitchell Trubisky, Chicago Bears
As you've no doubt heard, the 2017 NFL Draft was not a strong one for quarterbacks. Apparently, that little tidbit didn't make its way to the Chicago Bears who went full Leeroy Jenkins and barreled headfirst into an insane trade for the 2nd overall pick in order to snag Mitchell Trubisky. It's entirely possible that, before he's even snapped the ball once, Trubisky is already more hated in Chicago than Jay Cutler ever was. Read that sentence again. It doesn't seem possible and yet, after signing Mike Glennon to a preposterously lucrative free agent contract, the Bears went all in on Trubisky and, well, here we are. This is what self-combustion looks like in the NFL. There is no fantasy value here. Trubisky likely won't start until mid-season and has no one to throw the ball to. Apologies to the Kevin White truthers out there.
Verdict: Expect confusion, conflict and chaos in the Windy City. Hard pass.
Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans
The one QB that warrants a late round flyer for this upcoming season resides in Houston. After the Brock Osweiler debacle, the Texans moved up to select Clemson QB Deshaun Watson. Watson comes to the NFL as seasoned as any college quarterback in recent memory, having guided Clemson to a National Championship in 2016 only a year after finishing as the runners up. He'll have to supplant Tom Savage for the starting role this summer but that's not exactly an insurmountable task. Sorry, Tom, if you're reading this. It's tempting to draw comparisons to Dak Prescott and his 2016 rampage through the league – the Texans do have a plethora of weapons to support Watson in Lamar Miller, DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller – but Houston's offensive line is a far cry from Dallas' earth-shattering unit. While Watson has upside, it won't be realized for some time, so drafting him is likely to be a poor use of your draft assets, especially with several other proven QB2 options at your disposal.
Verdict: Avoid Watson in your draft but keep an eye on the waiver wire after a few weeks.
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Like the Bears, the Kansas City Chiefs decided that all the "no good quarterbacks here" talk was nonsense and traded up to grab their quarterback of the future, Patrick Mahomes, with the tenth pick. But unlike Chicago, Kansas City actually has a proven (if uninspiring) quarterback under center in Alex Smith so we'll likely have to wait a few years before we get to see whether or not Mahomes can realize any of his Favre-ian potential. In the meantime, Smith figures to command the Chiefs for at least one or two more seasons and probably won't be on your fantasy board anyway.
Verdict: Barring a Smith injury, Mahomes won't see any meaningful playing time this year. Don't even think about it.
Running Backs
Leaonard Fournette, Jacksonville Jaguars
Unlike the disastrous quarterback spot, the 2017 draft class offers a few viable fantasy options at running back. The Jacksonville Jaguars seem set on creating a new identity for themselves after drafting LSU standout Leonard Fournette whose physically imposing running style is contradictory to the fling and sling offense that Gus Bradley built around Blake Bortles. With Bradley fired, new head coach Doug Marrone is looking to rebuild the ground game and Fournette easily provides the punch he's looking for. The Jags envision Fournette carrying the ball 20-25 times a game, with T.J. Yeldon spelling him on 3rd downs. Fournette should handle the rock at the goal line as well, so don't expect any vultures here. There's potential for a quality RB2 pick with Fournette, however, if Jacksonville's putrid offensive line cannot deliver, the Jags will be doomed to another air show from Bortles.
Verdict: Draft Fournette at a decent price or in the mid-rounds and slate him as an RB2 or Flex.
Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers
Christian McCaffrey's playing style might be the exact opposite of Fournette's. McCaffrey's game – based on his speed, agility and soft hands – should make him a fantasy delight. Carolina has long been associated with a boring and plodding offense and McCaffrey adds a much-needed bit of juice to the lineup. He should be an excellent complimentary back for veteran Jonathan Stewart out of the backfield while providing extra punch as a receiver. Cam Newton will seek McCaffrey on a multitude of screens and swing routes since the Panthers see McCaffrey as a Reggie Bush or Theo Riddick type. Although he'll likely only see 10-15 carries a game, his contributions in the passing game add significant value, especially for PPR owners. Something to keep an eye on in the preseason: will the backfield be too crowded with rookie RB/WR Curtis Samuel also in the mix?
Verdict: Draft McCaffrey as a Flex play or as the first RB on your bench.
Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings
The post-Adrian Peterson era has begun in Minnesota. The Vikings snagged Latavius Murray in free agency and doubled down on their new backfield by drafting Dalvin Cook in the 2nd round. Cook has power, speed and a knack for finding the end zone. He'll compete with Murray for carries and could get the nod if Murray gets hurt or can't produce early on. Cooks passing catching ability should challenge 3rd Down back Jerick McKinnon in the passing game as well.
Verdict: Cook's value should increase over time but, for now, stash him deep in your bench in the late stages of your draft.


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What was the most enduring image of the past year, the image that haunts your mind when you think of the year just past. I guess it must be the eyes of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the superimposed image of the wrecked Mercedes where she died. But TIME magazine, who published as much on Diana decided another pair of eyes were more significant.
Dolly the Lamb was the world's first cloned creature. In a manger out the back of a British University, a sheep was cloned. The National Science Foundation Director, Neal Lane, declared "What we know is that a sheep named Dolly has written a whole new page in the history of our knowledge about genes." TIME magazine, this week, Dec 22 '97 states in an editorial about the images of the year, that the most photographed person was Diana, the most amazing photo was the Hale-Bopp comets, but "we may look back someday and decise that the great portrait in 1997 was Dolly the cloned sheep. In her anonymous face our misgivings about science are perfectly duplicated, mostly because she's our best pictuire of the assembly-line production of life. Dolly is also our sphyx in the manger. Somewhere in the black dots of her eyes there's a message, something about how hard it is to micro-manage the most subtle departments of creation. Lamb of God, lamb of man - when we look at her, is that our future we see?"
Bethlehem also was ready for the Christ child even though her citizens did not realise it. Jesus was born in the backstreets of Bethlehem for a reason. It was not accidental. Where he was born was significant. It was not the Innkeeper's fault there was no room in the inn. That was all part of the plan of God.
It was necessary that Jesus be born in the manger in the backstreets of Bethlehem! The Shepherds were told: "This very day in David's town your Saviour was born - Christ the Lord! And this is what will prove it to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." (Luke 2:12). The proof was the baby was wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger. 750 years before, Micah had foretold that a ruler for Israel would be born in Bethlehem even though it was only a small village. That was forgotten until some astrologers came from the East following a bright moving star and asked Herod where a new ruler would be born.
The scriptures no where mention a stable, just a manger. A manger was probably not in a separate building at the rear of an Inn. It was usually in a rocky cave in the back paddock. In 1971 I saw in the Dunedin Art Gallery a large oil painting by J.R. Herbert "The Adoration of the Magi". Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus were in a rough cave in the hillside at the back of the inn where the cattle were stabled. That is historically probable.
The birth of Jesus in such a place was no accident - it was a sign.
No birth could have so identified Jesus with the poor than his birth in the backstreets of Bethlehem. Australians spend $5 billion to celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, but Jesus was born in surroundings known only to people of absolute poverty. God always cared for the poor, and He eternally identified Himself with a ministry to the poor when His Son was born in a stable.
His whole life would be one of poverty. Their hurried journey to Egypt a couple of weeks later was as refugees having nothing. At His presentation at the Temple His parents offered a dove sacrifice, the gift of poverty stricken people. As a workman in Nazareth He spoke about patches in garments, of a woman sweeping the house to find a little lost coin, and of having to borrow food when unexpected guests arrived. As a preacher He owned nothing but His cloak which served him as a coat by day and a blanket by night. When His disciples each went to his own house, Jesus went out and spent the night on the Mount of Olives for He had "no-where to lay His head." Paul said simply: "Our Lord Jesus Christ, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." (2 Cor 8:9).
"With the poor and mean and lowly, lived on earth our Saviour Holy." The stable was a sign of His poverty.
His being born in a manger signified that quality of character that marked out Jesus: His humility. The life of Jesus, helped change the world's attitude towards the quality of humility. What was considered a weakness in men, is now considered an essential for true greatness Jesus said: "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." (Matt 23:12).
The life of Jesus was one of a great man who never exalted Himself. Paul once quoted an hymn which said:
"Christ Jesus, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Being found in appearance as a man he humbled himself and became obedient to death
-- even death on a cross!" (Phil 2:6-8)
How we proud Australian need to learn this aspect of the Christian message: that greatness is seen in humbly serving others. Politicians puff their own importance and threaten each other with calls to resign. Businessmen spend lavishly on cars, celebrations, and luxury yachts - those expensive toys of those who have little thought for the underprivileged and poor. The manger reminds us that greatness lies in humility.
The shepherds were told they would recognise the Saviour when they found a new born babe, wrapped in strips of cloth lying in a manger.
That was the sign of His identity. The sign of the Saviour was a Manger.
The reason for this runs through the Old Testament over every generation: After Adam and Eve sinned their son Abel brought a lamb from his flock and sacrificed it as a sin offering to God. Noah took a lamb after the flood had subsided and the animals and birds were multiplying, and sacrificed to God. Abraham built an altar and sacrifice a ram that had been prepared for Him as a sign of His dependence upon God. The Israelites sacrificed lambs in Egypt and smeared the doorposts with blood that death would pass over them. Moses gave the people of Israel instructions how they were to sacrifice a lamb for their sins each year. John the Baptist looked at Jesus coming for baptism and said: "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" whom Isaiah had foretold who would be without spot and blemish as our sacrifice.
Palaces were proper places in which princes would be born, but a stable on the backstreets of Bethlehem was the proper place for the Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world. The shepherds identified the Lamb of God. One thing a Temple Shepherd could do, was recognise a sacrificial lamb!
Archaeologists have helped us understand where Jesus was born because they have discovered special fields for the sacrificial lambs. Lambs were sacrificed in the Temple in Jerusalem for the sins of believers, and "according to the Law almost everything is purified by blood, and sins are forgiven only if blood is poured out." (Heb. 9:22). So the Messiah would suffer and die as a sacrificial Lamb for the sins of the world.
Flocks of suitable lambs, specially selected and bred without defect or flaw were kept five miles south-west from the Temple in Jerusalem in fields called Migdal Edar, which means "the Tower of the Flock". These fields are outside the village of Bethlehem. Here the Temple shepherds cared for the lambs for the sacrifice, in the ceremonially clean fields and stables. These were the only sheep watched over 24 hours a day every day of the year. This was why the Shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks by night in the midst of winter!
The Wise Men had to be guided to the place of His birth by a star, but the shepherds had no need of a star to guide them. They knew the manger in the fields of Migdal Edar! The place he was born tells of His death. He solves the problem of death, for He was "born that man no more may die."
When Jesus was born in a stable it was a sign of what He would suffer throughout His whole life. The true story of Christmas has Christ born in a manger as the Lamb of God, but for a reason, to be the Saviour of the world and to take away the sins of the world. This would involve sacrifice. Bethlehem cannot be understood without Calvary. The manger must be seen in the light of the Cross. Birth would also involve death.
The true story of Christmas is tough, real, factual. Angels and bright star, shepherds and Wisemen, yes, but also whips and nails, soldiers and a betrayer, thorns and a Cross. Jesus was born in the fields where the lambs were born for sacrifice in the Temple of Jerusalem for the sins of the people.
He was to be despised and rejected throughout His life. "There was no room for them in the inn". That was a symbol of what would happen in many places: Bethlehem rejected Him as a baby when Herod murdered all the male children hoping to get rid of the threat of an heir. Nazareth rejected Him when he proclaimed that the Spirit of the Lord was on Him and they cast him out of their city. Decapolis rejected Him when he healed a mentally ill men who was terrorising the district and some pigs drowned in the process. Israel rejected Him as God's Son, when he would not fit their concept of a military leader to throw off the Roman yoke. He came "to his own people and they received Him not". Jerusalem rejected Him as a Messiah, because they did not want their privileges and perks of office upset by one who wanted to make worship pure and commitment to God real. They cast him out crucified Him.
No room for Him in the Inn foreshadowed that throughout His life there would be many rejections. He said: "Was it not necessary that Christ should suffer all these things". The Cross of Jesus was no accident. That rejection was a necessity to accomplish the redemption of mankind. It was foreshadowed even at the time of His birth when the world first had no room for Him.
In Australia today, multitudes go on their way careless of the news that One has come into the world to redeem them and give them the free gift of sins forgiven, of eternal life and the hope of heaven. They remain caught in the computer beep of a million cash registers and the charging of five billion dollars of commercialism. They are too busy to see in the Christ Child the hope of mankind. The
purpose of His coming is lost under a pile of discarded Christmas wrapping paper, and the urgency of getting things ready for after-Christmas sales and the coming holidays. We can reject Him, not with cruel nails, but more cruelly, by ignoring Him.
In recent years archaeologists have helped us understand where in Israel Jesus was born because they have discovered special fields of the shepherds. Where he was born was to point to why he would die. Where He was born tells of His death.
John the Baptist looked at Jesus walking to him down the bank of the Jordan River to the baptised, and said: "There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29).
Peter, spoke of Jesus redeeming us: "the costly sacrifice of Christ, who was like a lamb without defect or flaw." (1 Peter 1:19)
Paul, described what happened in the death of Jesus as "Christ, our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed for us." (1 Cor. 5:7).
John in "The Revelation" saw the Heavens opened and "then I saw a Lamb, standing in the centre of the Throne...the Lamb appeared to have been killed...and I heard angels, thousands and millions of them...and they sang in a loud voice: "The Lamb who was killed is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom and strength, honour,glory, and praise! To Him who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb, be praise, honour, glory and might for ever and ever." (Rev. 5:6-13).
Now why this emphasis upon Jesus being a sacrificial Lamb? Because Lambs were sacrificed in the Temple in Jerusalem for the sins of believers, and "according to the Law almost everything is purified by blood, and sins are forgiven only if blood is poured out." (Heb. 9:22).
So the Messiah would suffer and die as a sacrificial Lamb for the sins of the world. Every family, except the very poor, had to sacrifice a lamb without defect or flaw in the Temple, so flocks of suitable lambs were kept nearby.Consequently, large flocks of lambs, specially selected and bred without defect or flaw were kept near the temple five miles south-west from the centre of Jerusalem in fields called Migdal Edar, which means "the Tower of the Flock". In the time of Jesus, these fields were alongside the township of Bethlehem.
Here the Temple shepherds cared for their Lambs for the Sacrifice, in the ceremonially clean fields and stables. These were the only sheep watched over 24 hours a day every day of the year. This was why the Shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks by night in the midst of winter! Luke says the fields were in the district of Bethlehem. Having found no room in Bethlehem township, Mary and Joseph went to the manger in the fields nearby.
The Wise Men had to be guided to the place of His birth by a star, but the shepherds had no need of a star to guide them: they knew where the manger in the fields Migdal Edar were! Because they were the right shepherds they knew the right manger.
Micah had prophesied at the end of the eighth century BC that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, and that Jerusalem would see the demonstration of God's presence and power in a place nearby called "The Tower of the Flock" or in Hebrew, Midgal Edar! Here, where sacrificial lambs were born was the right place for the birth of the Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world.
The place he was born tells of His death. He solves the problem of death, for He was "born that man no more may die."
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I was recently asked to be a part of a new website called Industry Art Collective. They asked me to sell some of my originals on their website. I've been low on originals for a while. I've been taking my time experimenting with new directions and ideas, as well as adjusting to life with our baby boy. I'm excited about the new directions my art is going. For a look at some of those experiments, follow this link. My current favorite, happens to be called "Current". I'm not sure if those names will stick, we'll see. Three of the pieces are currently being framed.
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Rapids Eye Summer Changes
- Posted by Drew Epperley
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- Gary Smith, Julien Baudet, Paul Bravo
One western side isn't taking a backseat this summer. The Colorado Rapids are actively perusing a couple players in hopes to bring on to help their lack of depth going into the second half of the season.
Currently the Rapids sit forth in the west and 8th overall, which would be good enough for a playoff spot today. However their recent form over the last couple games hasn't been good. According to the Denver Post, Rapids technical director Paul Bravo and head coach Gary Smith are in talks with a couple players right now to join the club after the July 15 summer transfer window opens up.
In addition to signing 30-year-old French defender Julien Baudet, the Rapids � pending any paperwork snafus � will add 30-year-old Argentine striker Facundo Diz, formerly with Atletico Platense, and 28-year-old Scottish winger Jamie Smith, who was last at Aberdeen and played with Rapids assistant Steve Guppy at Celtic.
The Rapids will have to drop one player to make room for the full trio, Smith said.
Along with forward Pat Noonan, added last month, the new lineup will try to make the Rapids relevant going into the second half of the season.
Bravo said when it comes to identifying talent, he and Smith have similar views. Both start with adaptable players hungry to impress who can cope with the heat and travel of MLS.
All three are spots the Rapids have seen issues at this season when key players are missing to international call-ups, injuries or suspensions. They should have Baudet available soon but it will be interesting to see if they end up with Diz or Smith. I could see Smith as a better signing than bringing on another striker that is already in his 30s.
We've seen before that some additions to clubs don't work out so it is good to hear that Bravo is actively trying to find players that fit in to the style of MLS more so than just grabbing a big name. At the end of the day getting quality depth and quality players to the league is important, even if they aren't big names.


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Yongcai Huang, the architect of the highlighted work Yongcai Huang's Song's Club Club illustrates, The design of Song's club is inspired by the spacial quality from the Chinese traditional landscape painting. We used the 'gable walls which are formed in organic shapes to define individual spaces in the club. To bring communications between each space, the gable walls are made in different heights and with openings to be seen throw.The installation wall been placed in the space is made of reinforced steel that crossing vertically. With the operating lights, it gives reflection of itself and projects shadows in the space. .
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By Robert J. Green, Esq.
So many of us put off estate planning as something we will "get to soon enough". However, national statistics indicate that approximately half of all Americans have no estate planning at all. The half of Americans that do have estate planning in place too often have very old documents, perhaps from states they no longer reside in, and even worse, those documents often do not reflect the current wishes and intentions of those Americans.
We all know that getting our legal affairs in order should be a priority. So, let's review the basic estate planning documents with which everyone should be familiar. The documents reviewed below represent the foundational documents used in quality estate planning. You should have each of these documents in your plan, or at least understand what each document does, and know why you don't have a particular document if you lack something from this list.
Will: A "Last Will and Testament" ("Will") is a document used by you to state what should happen to your possessions and assets when you die, as well as who it is that should carry out those instructions you've left. Some major life events that often lead someone to update a will can include: moving from one state to another, the birth or adoption of a child, the birth or adoption of a grandchild, the death of a spouse, the death of a child, the death of any previously named beneficiary in your Will, a marriage, a child's marriage, and the death, marriage, or relocation of the person or persons you had intended to leave in charge of your estate (called a "Personal Representative" or "Executor/Executrix"). Finally, if more than a couple of years have gone by since you have looked at your Will, it is a good idea to do so to remind yourself of what it says and who the people involved in its implementation will be. This way, you can have confidence that everything is as you want it to be.
Trust: Trusts come in many varieties, each with their own purpose. The most common type of trust used in estate planning is known as a "Revocable Living Trust". A Revocable Living Trust is used to avoid the need for your estate to go through a court-controlled process called "Probate." A Revocable Living Trust should be updated for the same reasons and after the same types of life events as a Will (see above).
Power of Attorney Documents: Power of Attorney Documents typically state who your decision maker will be if you are alive, but unable to make your own decisions due to some sort of incapacity. These documents generally come in two categories – financial decision making and health care decision making. The same life events that may lead to the need to update a will or trust could lead to the need to update Power of Attorney documents. This is especially true if the person you have left as your stand-in decision maker is no longer alive, is ill, or is incapacitated. You also may want to increase or decrease the scope of the authority you have given to your stand-in decision maker for some reason.
Living Will/Advanced Directives: Not to be confused with a "Last Will and Testament," a Living Will is used to state what medical treatments you do or do not want administered to you if you are terminally ill and your death is imminent, or you are in what is called a "persistent vegetative state." A Living Will determines whether you will receive CPR, artificial or natural hydration and nutrition (intravenous for example), mechanical ventilation of the lungs, and any other procedure used by medical professionals. The motivation to update this document is usually as simple as a change in your wishes for what medical treatments you do or do not want administered under the relevant circumstances.
Other Documents: Every person's situation is unique, and there are certainly other documents that will be important parts of some people's estate plan. An estate planning attorney can help you identify exactly what you need for your circumstances.
If you have any doubts about whether your documents are up to date, do not hesitate to speak to a qualified estate planning attorney. Some law firms, like mine, will even offer free consultations concerning creating or reviewing estate planning documents. Take the time to be sure your planning will accomplish what you intend.
This has been presented as general information and not as legal advice. Do not engage in legal decision-making without the advice of a competent attorney after discussion of your specific circumstances.


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My Little One had a terrible time wetting through overnight! We tried several (and I do mean SEVERAL) different types of diapers in an effort to wake up to dry sheets and jammies and these did the trick! I know that price wise they're a little more than "normal" diapers, but it was more than worth it for my son not to wake up in a puddle.
My son had always leaked with the huggies snug-dry pampers and we'd had to change the bed every day!. I finally saw these and i bought the small pack to try them out and i saw the difference! he woke up the next morning dry and dandy!. I was a happy momma and i use them every night. Then in the daytime i use the baby dry by pampers.
Pampers is my absolute favorite diaper brand. However, I buy an off brand that s almost as good, because Pampers can be expensive. I make an exception when it comes to these. My son would always wake up with wet spots on the crib and his onesie, so I use these for night time. They are phenomenal and well worth the money.
We started using these once our baby started sleeping through the night. Besides the one morning where he had peed so much the diaper exploded (diaper stuffing was everywhere and a morning bath had to happen) I've been very happy. He does occasionally have leaks if he drinks more than normal right before bed, but even then, it doesn't wake him up and his clothes are only damp.
I am hooked on these diapers. We live in a rural area and cannot find them locally, but I have them shipped to my house. My son sleeps so well when he is wearing these. If I try to put him in something else, we are awake many times throughout the night. Knock on wood, I can also safely say that we have never had any sort of "explosion" either. Die hard pampers fan here.
We originally used the regular Pampers Overnight diapers but our daughter would leak and wake up wet. Shes a great sleeper, sleeping 10-12 hours a night so they just weren't cutting it. Since we switched to the Pampers Extra Protection diapers we have had zero overnight leakage. She does wake up with the biggest diaper ever but shes dry and diaper rash free.
Has anyone had any leaks or accidents with this brand?
I've tried baby dry by Pampers but they still leak overnight. Are these any better?
How good are these diapers? Are they better than the Huggies overnights?


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Why pay more and get less for a hotel? Studio apartment with vaulted ceiling in centrally located Valley West subdivision with a park only a half block away. Nicely accommodates 2 guests with a queen bed, and if needed there is an optional inflatable queen mattress to accommodate up to 4 guests. Soft 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and a cozy down comforter (for those winter nights) will keep you comfortable and warm. Tasteful furnishings give this hideaway the warmth of your own home. Take advantage of the fully stocked kitchen, including a refrigerator, stovetop oven, microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, pots and pans, cooking utensils, and dishes, to cook your own meals or enjoy the many and varied restaurants that Bozeman has to offer.
Bozeman offers world class skiing (both downhill and cross country), fly fishing, and hiking, as well as many other outdoor activities. Bridger Bowl Ski Resort is located a mere 15 miles to the north of Bozeman, while Big Sky Ski Resort is located 50 miles to the south. The Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers are all located in the Gallatin valley providing access to some of the best fishing in the country. Yellowstone National Park is located 90 miles south. As Bozeman is surrounded by mountains, gorgeous hiking trails are located in every direction. Bozeman offers a wide variety of restaurants from fine dining to burgers and shakes. Historic downtown Bozeman offers unique boutiques, outdoor apparel, and fine dining, among others. Bozeman is truly an outdoor enthusiast's playground and yet cultured enough to meet the most refined tastes.


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PLAZA 803 9800 Coastal Hwy. Saturday to Saturday NON-SMOKING - NO PETS Direct Oceanfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with closed den/gameroom, which can also serve as a 3rd bedroom with a queen sleeper couch and pocket doors for privacy. Balcony access from living room and master bedroom. Includes central air, fully equipped updated kitchen and washer/dryer in unit. Rainy days and evenings are still entertaining with a 42" 3D TV with internet access (NetFlix, MLB, YouTube, etc.), 3 additional flat screen TVs, 2 DVD players and an X-Box 360. Maximum occupancy is 10. BDRM 1: King Bed BDRM 2: 2 Double Beds LVRM: Queen Sleep Sofa DEN: Queen Sleep Sofa OTHER: Cot. Registration fee $50, payable from May 1st through October 31st, includes parking for two vehicles. Fee for extra vehicles: $50.00 per vehicle/per week (cash only). The Plaza has onsite Restaurant and Tiki Bar (In Season), 24-hour Security, dry - heat Saunas, Hot Tub, indoor, outdoor and kiddies' pools and free WiFi for guests.
FREE Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience free admissions and rentals are included every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as Movie Rentals, an Escape Room, Water Park and Amusement Park! (Note: Valid for direct booked stays 29 days or less)


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At last week's Protection Review conference at the Cafe Royal in London, Wright called for the structure of PMI to be tailored towards individual consumer needs.
He said: "When you are talking about PMI as a vehicle to avoid NHS waiting lists and which pays for a surgical procedure, it is well suited towards that but because it is suited to that, it is made up of pots of money. You will have pots of money you can spend on outpatient treatment, physiotherapy and specialist fees, for example. I think that is an archaic way to try and manage healthcare products and we need to move away to something that focuses on the individual patient."
He said NU is already trying to move PMI forward by offering a more individual service.
In his speech, Wright predicted a stronger focus on the introduction of lifestyle underwriting and more debate over the possibility of PMI working alongside the NHS. He said: "Can PMI work alongside the NHS? No one knows yet. I would really hope that we are going to get into some more sensible dialogue around this than we have been able to in the past."


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16 | Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council Annual Report 2010 Measures of our success: The fire and emergency services sector has a sustained research and analysis capability • Accidental Fire Injuries in Residential Structures: Who's at Risk 2009 – Led by QFRS, AFAC completed the research study into who is at risk of injury as a result of structure fires. This information will assist AFAC member agencies and other associated bodies develop targeted strategies aimed at reducing the total number of fire injuries in Australia and New Zealand. Complementing the 2005 report, this work provides further insight into the consequences of residential fires on people. The industry body of knowledge is used by all members • Implementation of the AFAC Knowledge Management Strategy – AFAC, in partnership with the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre, developed a guide for the development and conduct of a broad range of knowledge events to support information sharing and professional development. A program of knowledge events was developed, incorporating additional professional development opportunities into future annual AFAC/ Bushfire CRC Conference programs. • AFAC Knowledge Web Readability Project – a major redevelopment project commenced to review the content on the Knowledge Web. Intended for completion late in 2010, this work focuses on improving the user experience and providing better information services to members. • Bushfire CRC Research Adoption – knowledge from the research programs of the Bushfire CRC continues to be used to inform the work of AFAC. A major focus has been the findings from the research undertaken following the 2009 Victorian Bushfires which were used extensively in the revision of the AFAC Bushfires and Community Safety Position. Goal 3 - The collective knowledge and experience across the sector is captured and shared " Group members have worked hard to share information and collaborate on projects of national significance. I sincerely thank them for their efforts. - Naomi Brown, CEO AFAC "
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The B&B is located in a quiet neighborhood in the municipality of Mulazzo, and enjoys a very wide view over the valley of Lunigiana, the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines and the Apuan Alps.
The property has a spacious garden that will allow you to stay in a healthy atmosphere and surrounded by greenery, besides, in the summer, you can enjoy our hearty breakfasts there!
Available for our guests there are two spacious recently renovated bedrooms, with double beds and the possibility to add one extra bed.
All rooms have their own private bathroom (in the aisle).
Each room have its own style and we paid attention to each detail to make your business trip or vacation as comfortable and pleasant as possible.


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The Launch of EbonyLife TV, Africa's first Global Black Entertainment Network, is currently going on at the Eko Hotel & Suites. Celebs such as Tiwa Savage, Banky W, King Sunny Ade, Toolz etc are present at the event.
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"When early diagnosis was done, it was just a case of renal failure. Right now, my two kidneys are gone. We are running dialysis at the moment. It started two years ago, but gradually depreciated.
|Kim and Kanye Lookalike
"I got engaged on Sunday! My fiancé was so wonderful in creating such a romantic night!. He proposed to me at the top of the Ferris Wheel at EDC Las Vegas. I was so happy that so many of our close friends were there to share the wonderful moment with us!. We rode around the festival on the art car until the sun came up! I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful or magical proposal."
"LOL!!!! My money got a bad habit of pissing people off!! If you sincerely wanna help little girls more than their own parents do, here's a toxic tip: don't be amateur with your articles, you sound bitter!
What's all this about hair and nails and costumes and tattoos?? ….That sh-t ain't clever!!! That sh-t ain't journalism! That's a sad sloppy menopausal mess!!!
At least they know who to trust now...Kim felt people in her world were going to hawk baby photos, so she wanted to catch the culprits quickly. We're told Kim hatched a plan and sent a half-dozen of her "friends" pictures of a baby she claimed was North West -- but we're told it was an impostor infant. Sure enough someone came along and tried selling us this pic.
|Rotimi with her baby boy
"Why would I flush or kill my baby after going through the pains of carrying him for about good nine months? I am not heartless and I thank God for my life and the safe delivery. I know God has the best plan for me and my baby.
I seriously appreciate the cleaners for their assistance because I got here (health centre) before I understood everything that happened to me. I am happy that I am alive and my baby is alive too. I'm also using this opportunity to thank the VC, the doctors and nurses, my lecturers and everybody because they all stood by me. They all became my father, my mother and everything to me.
"Right now, I can call myself a celebrity and definitely I'm going to be greater than a celebrity. My baby too is going to be great. Look at the circumstance that surrounds his birth, just some days old, he is already all over in the news around the world and everybody is happy to see him or hear about his story. He will surely go beyond where I am now. He has turned me into a kind of celebrity. "


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Meet Maggie
Hi there, friend. I'm Maggie, and I'm so glad you're here.
I'm a working mama in the trenches of ministry with my heartthrob of a husband. I love Jesus, coffee, and carbs—in that order. My life is full and messy, just the way I like it.
Words have always been my thing. They're the balm to a broken heart, affirmation for a job well done, and a bridge over stormy seas. They can put flesh to our feelings and help us find our way. What is life but a culmination of words that tell the story of who we were made to be?
I used to be afraid of my own voice, intimidated by the power of words. Once I became confident enough to speak up, it made all the difference.
When it comes to women, we have a tendency to be bound by words—the ones we speak, the ones we think, and the ones we believe. And that's exactly what happened to me. I didn't want to stay tied up, so I decided it was time to find my voice.
I'm not perfect and I still get it wrong, but I couldn't dream up a better life if I tried. From changing dirty diapers to loving my man to serving the church, one thing is true: I am a blessed woman.


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A new episode of Blindspot airs Wednesday, May 3rd and we've got a preview.
The episode is called "In Words, Drown I" and here's the synopsis via TV Guide:
Zapata's transgressions catch up to her, sending her to jail alongside a powerful Sandstorm asset named Devon. As a result, Weller and the team go to exceptional lengths to help out Zapata.
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Blindspot airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.


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Flora Vica Alosi passed away early Monday, August 27, 2012 in her Morgan Hill home of 45 years with family by her side. She was 84 years old.
Known as Vica, she was born March 4, 1928, in Motatei, Dolj, Romania to parents Elena and Dimitri Maciuca. Vica, who was one of seven children, immigrated with her family to Boston, Mass. In 1956. Two years later she married Sicilian Joseph Alosi and moved to his ranch in California.
Vica went on to bear three sons, a daughter and later became a grandmother to five children. But she was known as grandma to many others, having an open door policy, and acting much like old Morgan Hill's unofficial "Godmother". Vica had a calm and nurturing soul which made her a well loved person. Her maternal and matriarchal aura attracted neighbors and a network of friends that seemed to grow with the years.
Vica spent most of her life surrounded by people, and children playing in her yard. She regularly entertained guests at her kitchen table, even in her final days, sharing freshly canned jams and homemade cookies. Because of Vica, authentic old world recipes from Romania and Sicily for cooking, canning, and baking will live on through the many people she taught.
It is with great sadness that Vica's spirit has departed to join her siblings and parents that preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband Joseph; sister Ana; children Anthony, Elena, Joseph and Albert; grandchildren Christina, Joseph, Garrett, Eric and Jessica.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 31, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street in Gilroy.
Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com


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Most of us know how much of a drag it is to golf with a live caddie. They carry your clubs, they offer advice, and can even provide companionship. Who needs all that? SkyHawke Technologies has introduced a product that can help you shed 165 pounds of unwanted caddie, the SkyGolf GPS Personal Digital Caddie. The unit uses the GPS system to provide you with real-time distances to the hole. From SkyHawke Technologies:
SkyHawke Technologies, a developer of innovative positioning systems, today announced the introduction of the SkyGolf GPS Personal Digital Caddie for the Handspring Visor to U.S. and Canadian markets. Designed for the golf enthusiast, SkyGolf GPS utilizes the U.S. militaryis Global Positioning System (GPS) to provide golfers with real-time distances to critical targets on a golf course. Approximately 800 of 18,000 courses in the U.S. are currently equipped with cart-mounted GPS systems, however the cart systems are limited to one specific course. SkyGolf GPS is revolutionary because it is the first personal handheld unit available to consumers that will work on any golf course with a view of the sky.
The SkyGolf GPS receiver easily connects to the Visor handheld via its SpringboardTM expansion slot, allowing the handheld computer to receive signals from the 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth. SkyGolf GPS receives signals simultaneously from as many as 12 satellites to pinpoint the exact position of the user. The SkyGolf GPS software then collects this information and relates it to critical targets such as the center of the green, a hazard, or lay-up target. Real-time distances are updated automatically as the player moves and displayed in yards or meters. SkyGolf GPS also includes a digital scorecard and shot tracker that enable players to capture personal play statistics such as the distances they hit with each club.
GPS-enabled golf course information, called SkyCourses, can be setup easily by users or may be downloaded from the SkyGolf GPS Web site. SkyCourses can also be shared with other SkyGolf GPS users using the Handspring Visoris infrared port or via the SkyGolf GPS Web site.
You can find more information on the SkyGolf GPS Personal Digital Caddie at SkyHawke Technologiesi Web site. The unit is priced US$399.


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Ryan Robinson of the MennoNerds network sat down to talk with Scott Brubaker-Zehr. Scott is a pastor in Kitchener, Ontario, and recently summarized his D.Min. thesis about men's spirituality into a shorter booklet available to the public. Some topics discussed include:
– Why are experiences with God important?
– Why study men in particular?
– What recurring themes did the men express?
– Is our theological language in church failing to connect with men's experiences of God?
– How can we encourage men to more often experience God and to better express those experiences?
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the book, "In Front of All This Beauty, Understanding Nothing", email pastor @ rockwaymc.ca
The diagram discussed in the video that summarizes Scott's findings can be seen here:3 key points, all connected with each other: Awareness of Unmerited Goodness, Ethical Desire, Sense of Connection
From Awareness of Unmerited Goodness: Awe, Reverence, and Trust in a Non-Malicious Universe
From Ethical Desire: Awareness of Need
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My daughter and I are always looking for books to read aloud. I am dreading the day when she doesn't want me to read to her anymore. Maybe we'll be like this father-daughter http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/fashion/21GenB.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. What an inspiration – and, I bet if I showed this article to my daughter, she would be willing to do it! I digress.
The latest book that we have finished is A Cricket in Times Square by George Selden, drawings by Garth Williams. I used to read this to my first grade class when I was teaching in NYC – I thought it was appropriate given that we all lived in NYC. I think what my daughter likes best about all the books we read, and she reads on her own is the relationships between the characters. Chester, the cricket, arrives in the subway station on Times Square and becomes friendly with Tucker, the mouse, and Tucker's best friend, Harry Cat (yes, a mouse and a cat are best friends). Mario, the little boy vows to take care of Chester. His parents, especially his mother, is not very happy about this. But, Chester begins to play music that she adores. Chester soon becomes the talk of the town. Despite all his his new friends, and his new life and adventures, he knows when it is time to go home.
I guess that is true of most people – and recent graduates, take note. It is important to go out, make new friends, have lots of adventures. Trust me, you will know when it's time to go home.
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Do you have a passion for our youth? The United Planning Organization is looking for people to join its team and has a number of positions it is looking to fill. Joining me this morning with the details of these job opportunities is Royce Hagler – Deputy Director for the United Planning Organization.
United Planning Organization is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, DC and has served the residents of DC since 1962. UPO is seeking candidates who are passionate about the growth and development of all the children enrolled in our program. For more information go here:
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I feel really lucky to have met the group behind Conscious Magazine. There are a lot of different organizations with really great hearts in the social good movement but I think the staff behind Conscious are some of the best. For so long, print media has been pretty negative for body image and thoughtless more-more-more consumerism. Conscious offers something fresh, beautiful and inspiring. I really encourage you to check it out! You can buy the digitial version for 5 bucks, promise it'll be worth it! You can also get 15% off with code: LETSBEFAIR.


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Arborvitae, the WWF/IUCN Forest Conservation Newsletter, issue 31, focus on forest plantations
There's nothing quite like plantations for stirring up a heated debate in forestry circles. Some see forest plantations as the answer not only to the growing demand for timber and wood fibre, but also to the problem of natural forest loss. Plantations, they say, lessen the need to log natural forests and thus contribute to the conservation of forest biodiversity.
Others, however, see forest plantations as biological deserts, water guzzlers, livelihood saboteurs and carbuncles on the landscape. Plantations, they say, actually increase pressure on natural forests by replacing diversity with monocultural monotony and flooding the market with cheap fibre that can either make natural forest management uncompetitive or, somewhat to the contrary, help raise consumer demand for wood products from planted and natural forests alike.
Alongside this rather polarized debate, a diverse group of actors from government, NGO and industry is searching for ways of enhancing the contribution of forest plantations both to local livelihoods and landscape-level forest conservation. A number of institutions, including the FSC and FAO, are currently undertaking multi-stakeholder reviews on the issue. WWF and IUCN are closely involved in these initiatives and are actively supporting efforts, such as that of The Forests Dialogue, to increase the level of knowledge, bring more balance to the debate and help develop sensible workable solutions.
Planted forests are neither inherently good nor bad; rather it is the choices we make about how to use them that determine whether they contribute to, or detract from, broader societal goals such as poverty reduction and nature conservation. Whether we like it or not, plantations are here to stay and are capable of delivering ancillary social and environmental co-benefits. Dismissing plantations as "not forests" but simply just another agricultural crop is therefore counterproductive. Whether at the smallholder or industrial level, planted forests can and ought to be managed to optimize the delivery of other forest values beyond that of wood fibre production.
In this issue of arborvitæ, we examine plantations from a range of different perspectives and explore the wider role that they can play in forest conservation and local livelihoods.
- News from around the world
Good news on soy, not so good on pulp mill financing, plus news in brief
- International initiatives
Plantation-related initiatives by FSC, FAO and The Forests Dialogue
- Plantations and forest livelihoods
- Feature: Forest plantations – threatening or saving natural forests?
- Environmental benefits from plantations
- Plantation industry perspectives
- WWF focus: Smallholder plantations in Vietnam
- IUCN focus: Incentives for industrial plantations
- Reviews in brief