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The subject dyes is little discussed when considering sustainability and ecological footprint of a garment. We are more inclined to take into account the organic culture of the fibers, the transformation processes of these fibers or the conditions of the workers when it comes time to make a purchase. As a result, there aren't many companies who are interested in putting the effort necessary to detail the dyes used on their clothing. It doesn't seem to be one of the most interesting subject for the public, and yet it should be.
There is no legal requirement to write the dyeing processes on the garment label, as it's the case for fiber composition and country of manufacture1. But this step is crucial. It is increasingly pointed out as a great source of pollution not only when the garment is dyed at the factory, but also when it is washed in our domestic washing machines then poured out into our water treatment plants or septic tanks not well enough equipped2 to handle these products.
The complexity of the subject is certainly the main obstacle to the understanding of the problem and the awareness of the public. There are many different dyeing processes 3 (reactive, acidic, dispersed, vat, …). In addition, some products may or may not be used in dyeing: mordants (to help with the quality and durability of coloring, colour fastness), wetting and dispersing agents (to help disperse and improve speed of the process). All this to finally give a cocktail that can be difficult to explain.
A bit of history
Like many aspects of the textile industry, synthetic dyes are a relatively new phenomenon. They were invented by mistake in the middle of the 19th century when a chemist created a purple dye from coal tar4. Synthetic dyes took over the market almost instantly in the late 19th century5. They were cheaper and more efficient than their alternative dyes made from plants or natural products.
What is a synthetic dye?
It is important to understand that a textile dye is a synthetic element derived from petroleum products. Although ideologically, it is not ideal to use products that come from the petrochemical industry, this does not seem to be the biggest problem related to dyes. Other products used in the dyeing process (mordant or wetting agent) are toxic products and should be the products to worry about. Paradoxically, toxic mordants can be used for natural dyes.
The problem
The most visually striking and often the most reported problem is the discharge of untreated (or even treated) wastewater from dyeing plants. It's released directly into the environment and contaminates drinking water sources that humans and animals depend on. In most developed countries, laws are in place to regulate the treatment of factory water and the products used. On the other hand, this is not the case for most developing countries, which are now the largest clothing manufacturers.
In Canada, ecologists have worked with our elected officials to put in place the Canadian Environmental Protection Act6, voted almost 20 years ago in 1999. A well-identified subject in this legislation was the Effluents from textile factories2. In other words: water that is rejected from textile dyeing plants.
In short, several studies have been conducted to conclude that water discharged by textile mills was toxic even if these waters were either treated in the plant and / or discharged into a water treatment system. There were still toxic residues after the treatment.
So we voted to force the textile mills to take tests, treat their wastewater and comply to not using a list of products7 considered toxic. Included on this list are Nonylphenol and its ethoxylates (Wetting agent better known as NPEs), Benzidine and benzidine dihydrochloride (known carcinogen), Formaldeyde, Benzene, Toluene diisocyanates, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate ). Mordants that contain heavy metals: Mercury, lead, chromium compounds, Inorganic cadmium compounds, Oxygenated, sulphidic and soluble inorganic nickel compounds.
Admittedly, it was a good job of our legislative system. Since the early 2000s, textile dyeing plants have been closely monitored and we have less to fear from water discharges in Canada. Annual reports on CEPA8 are available online. On the other hand, the implementation of this law coincided with the massive export of clothing manufacturers to developing countries and China. Of the 145 textile dyeing plants operating in Canada in 19992 (58% of which were in Quebec), a handful9 remain.
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The problem persists because the majority of clothing sold in Canada is made (and dyed) in countries that do not have regulations like ours. So, not only do these textile dyeing plants release toxic water (which is now far from us, but that does not mean we shouldn't worry about it), but we are still directly affected by these toxic products who are transported on the garments we buy. When those are washed in our domestic machines, either dye particles that have not completely reacted or mordant (heavy metals) or NPEs are released in our septic tanks and in our water treatment plants.
And that has not changed, our water treatment plants are still not able to completely eliminate NPEs. And even if it did, the mud waste from these factories is buried later.
As long as there are no rules for identifying dyeing processes on clothing composition labels. It will be impossible to prevent the importation of garments carrying toxic residues.
It goes without saying that if the residues of the products are on the clothes, they are necessarily absorbed by the skin and go directly into our body. The products are no longer on the garment after a few washes (they have been transferred to our water treatment systems). But who wants to take this risk. Yet, we do it because we just don't have the information. Well the information is there but few take the time to dig for it.
Eco-Friendly Dyes
When talking about eco-friendly dyeing, there is no quick fix. Even dyes based on natural dyes can be used with mordants that contain heavy metals10. Today, industrial suppliers that offer natural dyes no longer exist. One can dye some pieces of clothing with natural dyes personally, but to dye 500 meters of fabric rolls, there is no dyer who offers a natural alternative nowadays. At the industrial level, the best one can do is to used low environmental impact reactive dyes and focus on avoiding the heavy metals mordant and NPEs. But still synthetic dyes.
In our research we found only one company, in Canada, that offers handmade scarves that use with a natural dye: Infuse
And I know of only one company who use natural clay based dyes on a fair proportion their clothing. It's Earth Creation based in Bessemer, Alabama, USA.
Maybe it will be something that will be developed by Respecterre in the future.
It is good to highlight the problem, but what can we do to act now for our health for all and for our environment? Here are 3 tips to buy your clothes with the certainty that they do not contain toxic products.
As discussed above, with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c.33)6, we can be confident that a garment dyed in Canada contains no toxic residue. Many countries in Europe, the United States and other developped countries have similar regulations.
It not easy to know if this is the case, as it is not a requirement of the Competition Bureau1 to have information on dyeing on the label of the garment. Take the time to ask the clothing brand. If these company see that there is a customer interest in this, they will be more interested in displaying this kind of information.
Something that is knitted in Canada has more chance of being dyed in Canada. Most of the time the dyeing process happens once the fabric is fully knitted or woven. Avoid products made abroad. They are necessarily dyed abroad. Caution, "Made in Canada" does not necessarily mean "Dyed in Canada".
The OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 10011 is an independent system created in Switzerland in 1992 to detect harmful substances in textile products. Several laboratories around the world are part of this association can test the products to certify them without danger to health. The list of harmful substances12 in this system is very comprehensive. It tests: mordants of heavy metals (Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, Mercury), Phthalates, Benzenes and Chlorinated Tuolenes, Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs), Nonylphenol (NPEs) and several other harmful products.
So either a finished garment is certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (there will be a label in the garment if it is, next to the composition label). Or, a fabric (or any other trim, button, zipper, etc) can be certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Currently, not many clothing are certified by the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Encourage your favorite brands to have their clothes tested for certification that they do not contain any toxic products!
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Colours named "natural" are most often the original colour of the fiber and have not been dyed. It will look like an off white or light brown depending on the type of fiber. By getting this colour, it's certain that there won't be any toxic substance related to dyes. Simple but not universal.
As with many environmental problems related to clothing, buying second-hand clothes is one of the best ecological and economical solutions. It's also the case to avoid harmful products. These, who were on the garment when new, were removed as it was washed during its first life. In addition we reduce the volume of clothing destined for the dump. And all that for an unbeatable price.
In closing what has certainly been the article that has required the most research on this blog, it is obvious that the subject of dyeing is complex and that the vast majority of consumers do not understand the full extent of the it. There is no simple and universal solution, but one way to make sure that the products you buy do not contain toxic products is to ask the company where the clothes are dyed and if it has been tested with the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 or buy a natural no dye colour. Never forget that if the consumer is interested in these topics, apparel companies will certainly become interested too.
Other technologies exist for the future. Like this machine that allows to dye without using water or toxic products… It only dyes polyester for the moment. If you've read our article "Plastic Clothing Causes Microplastic Pollution", you know what our opinion on polyester is. But, do not believe that the consumption of polyester will not go from 30 million tons to 0 overnight. Can this kind of technology help minimize the damage?
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Sources :
1. Canada's Guide to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulation
2. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 – Effluents des usines de textile (FRENCH)
3. Different dyeing processes
4. A History Of The International Dyestuff Industry
5. The Birth of (Synthetic) Dyeing
6. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (L.C. 1999, ch. 33)
7. List of toxic substances managed under CEPA
8. Archived annual reports CEPA
9. Active dyers in 2009
10. Toxic mordant can be used with natural dyes
11. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
12. List of harmful substances Standard 100 Oeko-tex
14. Greenpeace Dirty Laundry 12 pages
15. Wikipedia Nonylphenol
16. Greenpeace Fashion at the Crossroad
17. Greenpeace A Little Story about a Fashionable Lie
18. We Have No Idea How Bad Fashion Actually Is for the Environment
19. NPEs (nonylphenol ethoxylates)
20. Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) Action Plan
21. Risk Management Approach for Acetamide, Disperse Yellow 3
22. Disperse Yellow 3
23. Why natural dyes?
24. Health & Environmental Hazards of Synthetic Dyes
25. Ajax Textile Dyer
26. Wikipedia Oeko-Tex Standard 100
27. Detox Outdoor (PFCs)
28. Detox Campaigns


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Retirees lose £8,460 of pension income: Make sure YOU don't make THIS mistake
PENSIONERS have missed out on thousands of pounds of retirement income after making a crucial mistake over the past two years, analysis has showed.
Savers have been urged not to make the mistake that can leave you poorer inretirement
Around half of retirees who have used pension savings to buy an annuity since 2015 will lose out on an average £8,460, found provider Retirement Advantage.
Payout rates from the insurance product vary by provider, but around half of people buying annuities still fail to shop around.
One in every two people simply stay with their current pension provider, in effect settling for a poorer retirement.
Fewer people buy annuities after pension reforms introduced in 2015 removed the obligation.
The products can be suitable for some people looking to turn savings into a stable income that lasts for the rest of their life.
However, too many people still end up with a poor deal after accepting the first offer.
Payouts can be higher for people with health issues, who are likely to have lower life expectancy.
But it's feared too many people in this situation are not getting special rates and losing out.
Experts warned the issue of shopping around also affects over areas of the pension market, including drawdown - which has become more popular over the past two years.
Andrew Tully, pensions technical director at Retirement Advantage, said: "Taking some simple steps at the start of the process can ensure you not only get the right annuity for your circumstances but can also make a big difference to the income you receive over the course of your retirement.
"We shouldn't lose sight of the issue of poor value and the lack of shopping around also extends to the drawdown market.
"While drawdown is not a one off purchase like an annuity, it is still important people look around for the right product, as you can easily find yourself caught out by high charges.
"Seeking the right professional financial advice will ensure you not only buy the right product but get the best value for your personal circumstances."

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"I won't let you down, Dad."- Dagda to Mandrake.
Dagda was the General of the Boggans. He was killed during the assassination attempt on Queen Tara after being shot with an arrow to the chest by Ronin. He was also the son of Mandrake.
Early LifeEdit
Dagda was born on a wild festive night as the son of Mandrake, the leader of the Boggans, and came to idolize him at a young age. Dagda was raised by his father to become a strong warrior and a proud prince. Despite growing up surrounded by darkness and death, he had a felicitous childhood. When he grew older, he became the General and commanded the Boggans under his father's orders during the time when the century-long war between the Boggans and the Leafmen, the protectors of the forest, was just beginning.
The assassination attempt on Queen Tara, and DeathEdit
Dagda was sent out of Wrath-wood, the Boggans' territory, which was a wasteland of dead trees, to discover the location of the Pod Ceremony where Queen Tara, the queen of the forest, chose an heir to her throne, which she could only choose every hundred years. After discovering the location, Dagda returned to Wrath-wood and reported to his father. They discussed their plans to kill Tara before she had an heir therefore the Leafmen would be powerless to stop the Boggans from destroying the forest. Once Tara chose the smallest pod as the heir, the Boggans immediately attacked, but were surprisingly mowed down by the Leafmen despite their superior numbers and the element of surprise. Just as Tara and Ronin, the leader of the Leafmen, who has a rivalry with Mandrake, were attempting to escape with the pod on the back of Ronin's hummingbird mount, Dagda aiding his father took to the skies and attacked the pair.
Dagda was fatally wounded when he was shot with his own arrow by Ronin and fell off his crow mount into the forest below. A devastated Mandrake shot an arrow which struck Tara, eventually killing her, before diving after the injured Dagda in an attempt to try and save him, but his efforts were in vain.
Physical DescriptionEdit
Unlike his father, Dagda was incredibly muscular. He had a human-like build. He had no eyebrows and had slightly larger human-like golden eyes. He had a cat-like nose and a fairly large human-like mouth, but with velociraptor-like teeth. Like his father, he had four digits on his hands and his feet. Although, his hands were human-like, his feet were reptile-like. His skin was blue-red and scaly. He wore a rat skull on his head, a rat skin pelt around his shoulders and his waist that came from a rat he killed single-handedly. He also wore a dark brown wristband around his left wrist, a dark black rotting moss over his chest and a green/dark grey belt around his waist.
Personality and TraitsEdit
Like his father, Dagda was fearless, confident and sadistic, but was also passionate and loyal. He idolized Mandrake since a young age, but was careful not to anger him. Dagda had always obeyed his father's orders without question or disagreement and had always tried to meet his expectations. However, the determination to not want to disappoint him eventually cost him his life.
I don't think I saw a salute, Boggan! [before hitting a skinny boggan that did not salute him]
We had a little skirmish with some Leafmen this morning. A rat got caught in the crossfire, so I got a new coat. [laughs nervously] It's, uh, just like yours!
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The Boer War is remembered on Boer War Day on the 26th May.
Clorinda Thomas married Samuel Atchison and they farmed at Bass Point for many years. Their son Samuel Charles Atchison was the only young man in the district to be killed in the Boer War in South Africa in 1899.
Samuel Charles Atchison was born in 1877 at Bass Point; the sixth child of Samuel and Clorinda Atchison. Private Samuel Atchison volunteered to serve with the NSW Infantry Unit in the Boer War where he was killed in action on 20th February 1900, aged 24.
Samuel's father had died in 1897 and a letter came to Clorinda and the family with heartbreaking news: Mrs C. Atchison from Major General G. A. French, NSW Military Forces 24th February 1900, 'killed whilst worthily doing his duty in action against The Boers at Arundel, South Africa'.
Shortly after Private Samuel Atchison's death the Shellharbour community gathered at the Shellharbour School of Arts, initiating steps for a memorial to S.C. Atchison of the Scottish Rifles, Sydney. The marble monument was erected by public subscription on 30 May 1900. It stood on the hillside in Little Park Shellharbour Village until erosion made it necessary to move it to the flatter area in 1957. It was later relocated to Caroline Chisholm Park in Addison Street and incorporated with both the World War memorials and the memorial to the wreck of the Cities Service Boston.
On 20th February 2000, on the 100th anniversary of his death, a commemoration service was held and a plaque unveiled to his honour at Caroline Chisholm Park, Addison Street Shellharbour.
Information - Gillis, Dorothy 2009, '150 Years of Shellharbour City Area', Tongarra Heritage Society Inc.
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Photograph courtesy David O'Meley.
Private Samuel Charles Atchison, Caroline Chisholm Park, Shellharbour Village.


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It was Prof Shon Ffowcs Williams' reputation in the field of anti-sound that first brought consultant surgeon Peter Ellis from Addenbrookes to enquire whether he could produce an anti-snoring device. Although snorers tend to be the butt of many jokes, sleep disturbance caused by severe snoring has been shown to produce a higher than normal risk of death both from accidental and natural causes and is often the cause of marital disharmony.
Although anti-sound was unlikely to prove useful in this application, Ffowcs Williams was interested in helping to find a cure and he collaborated with doctors to interpret clinical observations. It was not long before he devised a mechanical model simulating the palate and upper airway. It comprised a round tube divided into two channels by a rigid partition equivalent to the hard palate and a short length of flexible material, analogous to the soft palate. When air is sucked through the tube above a critical speed, the flexible membrane vibrates and a sound similar to snoring is produced. Mathematical and mechanical modelling of the movements of the soft palate indicated that the flutter could be reduced by stiffening. This can be effectively demonstrated using the mechanical model, by sandwiching the soft material with Sellotape. On a patient, the same effect can be produced by causing scar tissue to form on the palate following removal of a strip of mucosa from the soft palate using a Nd-YAG laser and allowing the wound to heal naturally.
Clinical trials have shown the operation to be successful, with most patients reporting substantial reduction or total abolition of snoring. Where the result of the operation was not successful, it was discovered that snoring had been caused by mechanisms other than palatal flutter. One of Ffowcs Williams' students Lixi Huang, proceeded to develop diagnostic tools using dual measurements from small microphones in the upper and lower airways to assess whether palatal flutter was the cause of patients' snoring. Where palatal flutter was diagnosed, then a cure could be effected surgically as described.
'These developments do not represent great advances in the field of acoustic engineering or in the medical world, but they do show that advances can be made through interdisciplinary interaction,' says Prof Ffowcs Williams, and it is this that he finds so stimulating. Interest in the work has now been expressed by a member of the Vet School where dogs of the short nose variety cause themselves and their owners anguish because of their snoring... and so the work goes on.
Further information from Prof Shon Ffowcs Williams on: (01223) 332629.
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Monty Comes Back, the film from Bradenton-based writer/director Thomas Nudi shot near entirely in the Anna Maria, Sarasota and Bradenton area, enjoyed its world premiere this morning at the Sarasota Film Festival. A comedic character study, Brandon Tyler Jones stars as Monty, an egotistical and temperamental stage actor who returns home on "creative hiatus" only to wreak havoc on family and friends in this subversive take on the tortured artist/coming-of-age genre. "It was great," says Jones, seeing the film for the first time this morning as well. "I'm extremely proud to have been a part of it and it wouldn't have happened without everyone who was a part."
A New York-based actor, Jones answered the call for auditions alongside actors from across the country, but Nudi knew he had found his Monty from the first reading. "He was a very considerate reader of the script," says Nudi, who saw an actor not simply learning his lines but someone trying to learn who Monty was. "My favorite part is when actors get into the character and start telling me how they feel," says Nudi. "That's what you write for. That's what you make things for."
Up north, other actors and filmmakers questioned Jones' decision to take the role and spend what would ultimately be the better part of a year entangled in a production in a small town in Florida. Other roles would have to be passed over; opportunities missed. But Jones was convinced. "It was the character," he says. With leading man aspirations, the chance to shoot a film as the title character leading every scene was too good to pass up. "The script was solid," he says. "I knew what I wanted to do and it was an opportunity to prove myself."
Ultimately, filming in the region proved a positive experience, freak rain storms aside. "The community itself was entirely embracing and everybody wanted to help," says Jones. "I didn't know there was this huge film culture already here."
An official soundtrack for the film has been released as well, prominently featuring several local independent performers such as The Prospect, Reggie Williams, The Bob Dewart Group and The Smokin' Bones. Other acts include The Craters, The Hobies and The Roseline. "I collected this music for over 10 years," says Nudi. "I made them prominent pieces of my life and I've never gotten them out of my head."
Supporting the film, rights to all songs were donated by the musicians. The album is free to download via the link below but donations are welcome, with all proceeds divided equally amongst featured artists.
Monty Comes Back screens for a final time at the Sarasota Film Festival on April 3 at 10:45am.
Hear the soundtrack to Monty Comes Back.
Pictured: Brandon Tyler Jones and Thomas Nudi. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.


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1. Each of the Enterprise Parties and each of the Partnership Entities that is a significant subsidiary of EPO as such term is defined in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act (which Partnership Entities have been identified as such on Schedule III to the Underwriting Agreement)(the Significant Partnership Subsidiaries) has been duly formed or incorporated, as the case may be, and (other than the Enterprise Parties) is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation with all necessary corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership, as the case may be, power and authority to own or lease its properties and conduct its business, in each case in all material respects as described in each of the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. Each of the Significant Partnership Subsidiaries is duly registered or qualified as a foreign corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company, as the case may be, for the transaction of business under the laws of each jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of its businesses requires such qualification or registration, except where the failure to so qualify or register would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, business or results of operations of the Partnership Entities, taken as a whole.
2. All of the outstanding shares of capital stock, partnership interests or membership interests, as the case may be, of each of the Significant Partnership Subsidiaries have been duly and validly authorized and issued in accordance with the applicable constituent documents and are fully paid (to the extent required under the applicable constituent documents) and non-assessable (except as such non-assessability may be affected by Sections 17-303, 17-607 and 17-804 of the Delaware LP Act, in the case of partnership interests in a Delaware limited partnership; Sections 18-607 and 18-604 of the Delaware LLC Act, in the case of membership interests in a Delaware limited liability company; Section 101.206 of the Texas Act, in the case of membership interests in a Texas limited liability company; and except as otherwise disclosed in each of the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus). Except as described in each of the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, EPO and/or the Partnership, as the case may be, directly or indirectly, owns the shares of capital stock, partnership interests or membership interests, as applicable, in each of the Significant Partnership Subsidiaries as set forth on Schedule III to the Underwriting Agreement, free and clear of any lien, charge, encumbrance (other than contractual restrictions on transfer contained in the applicable constituent documents), security interest, restriction upon voting or any other claim of any third party.
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Yesterday was Palm Sunday and I found myself sitting in mass thinking, "how did that happen?" Followed by," I'm not ready for Holy Week. I was barely ready for Lent." As far as I'm concerned, we should still be in Advent. This liturgical year is zipping by and I feel like I'm barely holding on to my pants. Every year I set super ambitious goals for both Advent and Lent and once things get going, I feel like I haven't done much of anything. I'll be honest, Lent was a struggle. I did Fr. Michael Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Glory and if you are unfamiliar, you can go here.
I was feeling very discouraged by my own downfalls, but then I realized we all struggle with Lent. It's okay to think, "Wow, I'm really terrible at Lent." The truth is, we are all kind of bad at Lent and, that's the point. If we were perfect and amazing at Lent, then we would not need it, and we would not be in need of Jesus either. Lent reveals to us our fears, our failures, our weaknesses, and our struggles. The purpose of Lent is to strengthen us and reveal to us the area of our lives that need fixing. It is a painful process and is difficult to get through because, during this time of relenting (surrender, abstinence, fasting, and prayer), we become vulnerable. By the end, we might feel defeated as if we disappointed God, but we needn't feel that way. God knows we are not perfect, and so he sends us the Holy Spirit to comfort us and lead us closer in communion with Him.
Lent is a time in the desert. Even Jesus was tempted in the desert. Dwell on that for a moment.
So, if Jesus required much prayer to endure his desert time, don't you think we need it too? What makes us think we can endure this life alone and without prayer? Friends, do not take this spiritual journey lightly. When we recite the Creed during mass, we acknowledge the existence of things" visible and invisible." There is an entire spiritual world out there that we can not see. Therefore, it is necessary to, as Jesus said to disciples the night of his arrest, "to take watch and pray."
Our goal is Heaven. Every day is another chance at Sainthood, but great Saints are not born, they are made. Great Saints did not become Saints by sitting on their hands. Every great Saint became a Saint by enduring sorrow, struggle, and weakness. Pope Benedict XVI said, "the world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness." Carry your cross knowing that life will not be easy, especially when you strive for holiness (the Devil does not like us working for God), but know that you are not alone for Jesus carried that cross before you.
Rely on Jesus and He will sustain you.


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ACORN study highlights mortgage disparity
Blacks and Latinos in the Capital Of Michigan country are more than likely to stop up with high-cost, subprime loans to purchase or refinance their places than whites, according to a survey of federal mortgage information released today by a national advocacy group.
That's likely to set minorities at greater hazard of facing foreclosure, loaning experts say.
The study, by the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, used 2006 mortgage data. It said blacknesses were 1.5 modern times more likely to stop up with high-cost refinance loans than whites. Latinos were 1.3 modern times more likely to weave up with the high-cost loans than whites.
When looking at new place loans, the disparity grows, according to ACORN's study. Blacks were 2.1 modern times more likely than Whites locally to acquire high-cost home loans. Latinos were 1.4 modern times as likely than Whites to stop up with them.
The racial disparity bes even among borrowers in the same income levels, the survey said.
The figs bespeak lodging favoritism stays a problem, despite an end to blazing red-lining practices, in which minorities were discouraged or prevented from purchasing houses in certain areas, said Carrie Guzman, local fiscal justness coordinator for ACORN.
"Now, it's been pushed underground," Guzman said. "So it's not favoritism in what vicinity you dwell in, but in the mortgages you get."
That agency minority homebuyers, especially, demand to be educated about their loans before sign language any documents, she said.
Nationally, achromatic homebuyers were 2.7 modern times more likely to be issued a high-cost loan than whites. Latinos were 2.3 modern modern times likely to weave up with the high-cost loans.
When refinancing, blacknesses were 1.8 times more likely to be issued high-cost loans than whites. Latinos were 1.4 modern times more likely to make so.
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I purchased a Modellers/Painters Workstation from Sphere Hobby Products on eBay so thought Id write a quick review of it.
Description : Used for general modelling stuff such as cutting, painting etc.
Pros : Fits together really easily. Its a generic product that's aimed at a variety of different uses but its been pretty well thought through and laid out. The built-in cutting mat is particularly handy
Cons : The price. At £60 + £10 p&p it is rather expensive
Overall : I debated quite a long time about this as the £70 total price of it did put me off. However, now that Ive bought it Im really pleased with it as its extremely useful for keeping my work area a bit tidier (which has also pleased the Mrs as she was getting a bit annoyed with the mess it was previously in).
Rating : 6/10 for this one I think. If the price had managed to be more like £50 then this could easily have gone up a bit higher but Im still not quite sure its worth its price tag.


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New numbers by the FBI show the first half of 2017 was a safer year.
Overall, violent crime in the United States decreased 0.8% between the months of January and June of 2017, and property crime dropped nearly three percent.
Columbus, however, saw an increase in two categories: Murders and car thefts.
But according to Columbus Police, crime numbers are down for the most part.
Crime is Down is Columbus! While homicide numbers showed an unacceptable increase last year, overall, violent crime was down double digits from 2016. Great job by all of you who actively work to make our city great. #togetherisbetter @ColumbusPolice pic.twitter.com/8t5H4LMwXg— Tim Becker (@DCTBecker) January 23, 2018
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I have been given the task of getting all the PC's (laptops and desktops) up to date in terms of WSUS updates. It hasn't been managed and there a "quite a few" updates waiting to be installed.
I didn't want to run the updates while everyone is in the office, affecting the bandwidth etc, so was wondering if I set the updates to install just before I go home, will the PC's which are not logged in (but left switched on) be updated?
I know that sometimes (usually?) updates require a machine re-start - will this happen if nobody is logged in to them? Obviously the laptops won't be updated if people take them home....but how about the desktops?
All of the machines are running various versions of Vista, the WSUS version is 3.0, the server is 2003.
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The National Gallery of Nafplio has been part of the National Gallery-Andreas Soutzou Museum since 2004 and is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building on Sidiras Merarhias Street in the new town of Nafplio.
Mostly paintings (Gyzis, Litras, Vrizakis, Tsokos etc) are hosted in the rooms of the beautiful building, whose subject-matter is mainly the 1821 Struggle. They highlight the history and importance of the town of Nafplio during the Greek Revolution. The collection includes sculpted objects, as well as pieces of armor from the fighters.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, there is also a room which hosts temporary exhibitions.
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Many people are curious about how I make my drums, so when I began work on a new one yesterday, I set up my video camera to record what I was doing. I didn't have anyone to help me keep the shot framed up, and I didn't have time to do multiple takes, so this is pretty rough-and-ready, but if you want to see how it's done, or give it a try yourself, here's a video demonstration.
This 17 minute video is the version you could use to follow along and stretch the paper to make a drum of your own. As I continue working on this drum, I'll be recording the remaining steps and I'll post the remaining video when the drum is complete (probably some time in the next two weeks—part of the finishing steps require drying time in between stages, so it can't be hurried too much).
If you just want to learn to stretch watercolor paper on canvas stretchers, this video will show you how.
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Escudo, North Ridge, Previously Unreported. Ralph Thäusing and I climbed the North Ridge of Escudo in March, 1993. It had already been climbed by Jerry Gore and Andy Perkins three months before (see 1993 AAJ, p. 197); however, we didn't know this. We climbed to the col as for the existing route, then, on the second day, went right where they went left to finish below the summit on the schist band (as they did). Bad weather was coming in, so we went down. Our variant was 6b A3.
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No one is perfect... that's why pencils have erasers
Recently, I saw many tags going around Youtube called "My Perfect Imperfections"! It was originally created by Andrea's Choice.
The premise is to list 3 things you really dislike yourself and 3 things you like yourself !
I thought it was fun !!!!! As we know, no body is perfect and most important thing is we need to accept imperfections in ourselves or even imperfections in life..........
So let´s start with my Imperfections ( Dislike )
My height
I don´t like my height ! I am about 5´2 ft tall and i wish i was taller. I always complain to my dad and blame him for giving me this height. But he just laughs and blames me for not doing enough exercise.
Oh by the way, My dad is tall and i just cant stop complaining and making fun of him .
I have a square face shape and it's a strong feature for a girl and it´s just not feminine enough ! So i always
have my long layers hair to soften my square jaw. How i wish i can try Bobs and Bangs but my hair stylish told me that is NO! NO ! NO ! And is always a problem and challenge for me to find a right angle for shooting myself.
My Skin
I wish i could have silky skin but my skin is not smooth enough ! I try to put so much body lotion but it doesnt help much. I have some pigments on my left hand and some little pimples on my leg too.
Finally i finished complain about myself!!!!! ha!!!!! Now is time to like myself !
What I like or prefer myself are :
My Lips
I proud of my full lip as i have more excuse to buy more lipsticks. Ha!!!!! Well, as i have big face and i think my big lips make it a bit balance....Imagine if i have a thin or small little lips on my big face ? Weird ! I get my lips from my Dad and Granny ! So Thanks to my both loves !
My Eyebrows
I like my eyebrows because i don really need to shape it ! And is so easy for me to define it !
My Feet
Pedicure is one of my all time fav treats ! And I like high heels so much ! So I really take care of my feet.
They are sort of smooth and slender....and my shoes size is 5 or 6 ( 36 or 37 )....so i have no problem with buying shoes....not too small and not too big ! just ok for me and match my height...:P
I am sure everybody is beautiful in their own way ! And i guess everyone have their own definition about what beauty is.......Like or dislike...We need to accept !
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Kish Island
Kish Island is situated 18 Km south of Iran southern coast and about 300 Km away from Bandar Abbas Port. The island is almost elliptical measuring 7 Km in width, 15 Km in length and 90 square Km in area. Its almost flat , its highest point just 45 m above sea level.
I along with my wife & two of my relatives arrived there at the end of winter at noon on 3/6/2002 and stayed there for two days. The weather was wonderful : cool & fresh. But I wondered as I saw that there is just one real boulevard in the island with malls and motels scattered around it. Except a few places the usual scene of the island is an untouched flat land covered with a soil of coral nature shining silvery and some plants here and there.
We had booked hotel rooms from Tehran as its %30 cheaper and easier. A 2 bed room costs from 200000 Rls to 800000 Rls each night depending on the hotel, but we chose a cheap one as we had a short visit and wanted just to sleep in it at night. The most splendid hotel is Daryush which is under construction yet and after that Shayan ( built in Shah era). Other hotels are 2 story buildings which can be best described as just motel.
We put our luggage in the hotel and went to the best restaurant of the island : Shandiz. We had a delicious Shishlik Kabab there and enjoyed the live music performance. The players and singers were real artists. They sang songs from Ebi, Gugoosh and etc. We stayed there till the end of the show at 3:30 pm. It cost 100000 Rls for each of us but considering the music its not too much. ( Its possible to have a good Chelokabab for 30000 Rls but without live music ofcourse.)
We went back to the hotel and an hour later rushed toward the other side of the island at 5 pm to see the beautiful Kish sunset beside the Greek Ship. Its a very fantastic scene especially when the sun is sinking in the sea.
Then we went for shopping at 6:30 pm. There are about 5 good malls in Kish but Pardis Mall II is the most splendid one and its architecture is comparable to the best malls which I had seen in Dubai and Malaysai KL City Centre albeit much smaller. Though goods are a bit more expensive in Pardis II but shopping is very enjoyable there. On the whole house ware, clothing and cosmetics are %40 cheaper than Tehran so shopping is the main reason to visit the island!
We were back in hotel on 11 pm. We got up early morning next day on 7 am as we wanted to do scuba diving! I was told that diving is the most wonderful thing to do there though a bit expensive ( 250000 Rls for 2 hours). We were briefly trained and then dived into the sea. A guide was beside us showing us the way ahead as you can't see more than 5 m in front of you in see.Diving is not any dangerous as Kish shores are shark free. We dived for an hour in 6 m depth watching very beautiful fish and sea creatures.
What we did after that was the same as the day before, except that we had an excellent shrimp and octavos meal in Amoo Akbar restaurant. Next day we again got up on 7 am. We wanted to dive again! But we were told that its harmful to do as we were to leave the island less than 6 hours later. So we did cycling on Donya Road and swimming. On 11:30 am we flew back to Tehran.
We had a wonderful time in Kish and I recommend everyone to take a 2 to 3 days trip there especially in winter for shopping,dining, swimming, diving and breathing fresh sea air.
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Girón Moreno, Ignacio Francisco
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© 2014 Elsevier B.V. Pit hardening period is the phenological stage when water stress is recommended in regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) in olive trees. In table olive trees, fruit growth is a very important process which could affect the final profit of the yield. RDI scheduling based on water status measurements could improve water management, but accurate threshold values are needed. Previous works in low fruit load conditions suggested -1.8MPa of midday stem water potential as >first step> of water stress level where no variations of fruit growth have been detected. The aim of this work is to describe the physiological response of table olive trees with a significant yield in a moderate water stress conditions during pit hardening period. Water relations of Control (no water stress) trees and Stressed trees were studied in a mature table olive orchard in Seville (Spain). Control trees were irrigated with 100% of ETc and values around field capacity were measured. Irrigation in S...
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|Girón Moreno, I.F., Corell González, M., Galindo, A., Torrecillas, E., Morales, D., Dell'Amico, J.,...,Moriana Elvira, A. (2015). Changes in the physiological response between leaves and fruits during a moderate water stress in table olive trees. Agricultural Water Management, 2015 (148), 280-286.
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We're exactly halfway through the year, as of tomorrow, which is shocking to me. When did this happen? Why didn't anybody tell me? Wasn't March like two seconds ago?
This milestone has forced me to do some personal introspection (ugh). For one thing, it's almost July, and I have accomplished approximately zero things. There are people out there who are breaking world records by using the Hoover Dam as a projection screen. There are people who are winning Cannes Lions awards (basically, the Oscars for advertising) and pretending to get sort of freaky on the Red Carpet (you can say a lot of things about the Cannes Lions, but you can't say they don't know how to do a marketing stunt).
I mean, I don't want to sell myself short here. I've done things, I guess. I did finally unpack a box that's been sitting unopened in a distant corner of my apartment for four months. Does that count for anything?
I haven't even been able to keep a New Year's Resolution, for God's sake. Mine was "consume less sugar," and I promptly gave it up on January 2nd with a little hike up the wrong side of cupcake mountain. But I'm not alone, and there's comfort in that. Only 46% of people haven't given up on their New Year's Resolutions by this point, and the rest steadily drop off until just 8% make it to the end of the year, according to Forbes. I'm a little surprised by these stats, because I thought the percentages would look more like 12% of people make it this far, and negative 40% make it to the end. (What does that even mean? I don't know. I make the jokes, and you laugh. That's how this works. Just give me a pity chuckle and we can all keep going.)
But let's be real. The whole "resolution" thing is totally arbitrary—you can make a resolution whenever you damn well please. Just because the rest of the world is committed to the same doomed timeline of failure doesn't mean you have to be, too. We're at a crossroads of destiny here, and it's not too late to make ourselves better in whatever way we choose. Watch this: I'm going to eat less sugar, just for this week. Well, I'm not, because that's crazy, but see how easy that was to say? Let's start with something doable, like walking my dog daily. There. I mean, that could happen.
Now, go forth and be better. You've got half a year left, so make it count. (Or go back really quickly and read that article about the Cannes Lions Red Carpet stunt with the Mattress of Debauchery. Trust me, you won't be able to concentrate on anything else until you do.)


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Today's green is from Bliss Polish, called Sweet Senti-Mint, a lovely mint green crelly with gold hex glitter. This was 3 thin coats. I really love these colors together! I don't believe this polish is available for purchase any longer but if you happen to own this, you should definitely wear it :)
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After passing through Kickstarter, The Brotherhood finally brings your adventure: Stasis. A game with a great story full of horror dyes that will please fans of the genre. And a couple of years ago, the South African study The Brotherhood got the funding for special title called Stasis, a game that came just a few days ago to Steam and has been received with great success by, especially, the classic adventure games fans players.
And, the game combines several elements of this genre in its aspect of "point and click" with a very well achieved game atmosphere of terror, merging, again, two genres that have proved to be a charm in many Sometimes titles like Prisoner of Ice, Shadow of the Comet (both inspired by Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos), Sanitarium! or the more recent The Last Door (a Spanish project precisely), to name just a few examples. This peculiar fusion also is seasoned by a twist in the form of camera perspective, since for Stasis its creators have chosen to opt for an isometric view in 2D, more typical of RPGs like Baldur's Gate or Pillars of Eternity.
In terms of what to gameplay is concerned, there is not much to explain, we are mostly with the usual mechanics of an adventure of this kind, having to make all interactions with our mouse, searching the different points that We can take action on our screen. Luckily, the game of The Brotherhood shuns mania or defect usually have this type of games have to find a small pixel in the scene to achieve that object to find what we need to solve one of the puzzles and shows almost always, the objects with which we can act in a very clear and concise manner, although somewhat bad pass when first combine two objects having to be somewhat finicky when dragging to match a we have small menu at the bottom left of the screen.
Also, another point in its favor is the possibility of expediting the movement around the map, with the possibility of running, something that surely will appeal to the more impatient players and enables us to move quickly through the different scenarios seeking necessary to further advance our adventure responses.
A very important part in all games of this genre is the amount and difficulty of the puzzles, which, although will involve a challenge for classical players, will not reach at demoralizing, although the absence of aid itself can ballast something more those who are less used to this genre in recent years is returning to regain strength and so many hours of puzzle provided us in the increasingly distant 90.
That right amount of difficulty also somewhat elevated will enjoy the right of the puzzles but still allows us to savor gladly history. In fact, almost most of the elements that we will find when we go sliding our mouse across the screen are PDA, computers or other objects that serve to get in position for the frame and take more weight and argument, also increasing our sense horror and anguish. In fact, we Stasis "forced" to read most documents not only for the pleasure of discovering the history, but for the help they pose to resolving much of the puzzles.
As for the plot before us we reflects not want to reveal any details of it, just which he played John, a poor man who is induced into a coma to travel a great distance in space and awakens on a ship that is not theirs, badly wounded, with a lot of broken bones and damaged that will make start feeling cramped bodies from minute one, having to solve our first puzzle to survive and trying to remember what had happened before entering the colon and causes the poor condition of the new building in which it is located.
Technically, there is little to stand out from the game, it's a title with few resources that does not have large requirements, or with large graphics and it has focused all its efforts on the playable part and, above all, sound, music and well suited effects. The dubbing is only available in English but, fortunately, we will have subtitles in Castilian and other languages.
Stasis is a great adventure and perhaps the best game in the genre that we will meet this year. It combines elements of horror games with the classical mechanics of point and click adventures of 90, adapted to the times thanks to a unique camera own RPG, to a solid plot and some light aids like the ability to run around the map, which will make us even better enjoy the story of the South African study has to say. Definitely a little piece almost indispensable for all fans set in a science fiction setting and all those who enjoy afraid of adventure.
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I'm still laughing that Albuquerque was on Ben's wish list! We knew almost nothing about this town, but we knew it was on our way back from Arches National Park and a good place to stop and stay the night.
Then we got messages from a couple locals in that incredibly friendly town and suddenly our overnight trip (just so we could say we had been there) was becoming SO much more. More than we could have ever possibly imagined.
Thank you to Katie Herrera of Tyler Brooke Photography for making this epic adventure possible, AND for documenting these sweet moments. We'll treasure this experience forever, and the kids have been asking repeatedly when we can go back to visit Albuquerque again. We fell in love with the city and the people.
On to the photos! (More to come tomorrow!)
First was the 6am meet up with the news crews while we had breakfast (thanks to The Village Inn) and then there was a mini-hot air balloon festival!! Which included Ben and Kit heading up, and Ben's grin was ear to ear. They had a sparkling cider toast afterwards as Ben got his first flight certificate and the kids all enjoyed collecting the hot air balloon cards. (We really need to go back for the huge international balloon festival one year – it's in October. You should go.)
More photos here…
Then the fire department joined us so the kids could explore the truck AND spray the hose?? (Okay, isn't that a wish come true for most of us? Just me?) Those photos are coming tomorrow…
The fire department then gave the kids a ride over to Frontier restaurant. When we told friends where we were heading we had multiple people here in Dallas told us we MUST try the Frontier cinnamon rolls. They gave Ben a special tortilla making lesson, we sampled the cinnamon rolls (yum!) and oh, right – we had breakfast with the mayor. 🙂 (I had the breakfast burrito – best I have ever tasted.)
The restaurant is across the street from the university and Ben asked the mayor if the city offers a tortilla making scholarship. I love our little chef!
Next up was old town and the rattlesnake museum. It's a good thing I'm not scared of snakes, as this place had all sorts of slithering little friends that my kids were fascinated by. Side note, the museum gave us a welcome back and it had mints in it an adorable little tin that said Albuquerque and the mints had chills or hot air balloons on them!
After some nap time we enjoyed a yummy, yummy dinner at El Pinto on their beautiful patio, then tried ice skating. Seeing Ben's face as he glided across that ice was absolutely priceless. The kids all fell in love with ice skating, and Ben was excited to hear about some skaters who are visually impaired. No matter what happens with his eyes, Ben's going to keep skating.
Just before sunset it was time to head up to the tram (longest in the world!) to get a view of the city. Did I mention I'm terrified of heights? Yep. So for me going up on this thing was a nail biting, anxiety provoking experience and I told Ben he better feel loved! 🙂 But the sunset was spectacular, bright and purple and orange and we all were in awe.
Safe to say that the city of Albuquerque made our entire family feel so very loved. Thank you for this beautiful experience!


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Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System video game that is sponsored by Michael Andretti. The game features Champ Car (now called IndyCar) action. There are many modes of play including single race, season mode, and the option to disable the sound and/or music. One or two players can join in on the action. The game is roughly based on the 1994 CART World Series season and the viewpoint is from a third-person perspective.
Source: Wikipedia, "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Andrettis_Indy_Car_Challenge," available under the CC-BY-SA License.


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If there is one aspect (defense) that would be considered key (defense) to the success (defense) of this year's boys' water polo team (defense) at Northwood High school, the answer is clear.
Ask first-year coach Chris Murin, and you hear it over and over again.
That's right, it's defense.
Northwood is off to a good start to the season, winning two of its first three games. Murin has come to Northwood to coach both the boys' and girls' teams after coaching previously at Palos Verdes High, and he immediately went to work to change things around, focusing on defense and the counter attack.
"We want to be a defense-oriented team," said Murin, 38, who guided the Palos Verdes boys to a CIF Southern Section Division 4 title in 2009 and the PV girls to a CIF Division 2 title in 2010. "So we spend a lot of time talking technical defense, going from press to a zone. Those are things we're working on."


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More importantly, will he be at Dundalk next season?
https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer ... r-12954461Michael Duffy hoping viral wonder goal impressed on-looking Martin O'Neill
The Dundalk winger scored a stunner to help floor Levadia Tallinn in the Europa League
Michael Duffy's wonder goal has gone viral and he hopes it helps curry favour with Martin O'Neill too.
The Dundalk winger scored a stunner to help floor Levadia Tallinn in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Lilywhites boss Stephen Kenny said the execution took his breath away - and he likened it to Marco van Basten's famous goal in the Euro 88 final.
Duffy is the League of Ireland's standout player this season and the former Derry City and Celtic man is on O'Neill's radar.
The Ireland boss name-checked him unprompted after the Boys in Green drew with Celtic in Glasgow in May.
Duffy played underage football with the Republic and then U21s with Northern Ireland, playing in one qualifier.
He was also called into Michael O'Neill's senior squad in 2016 but has never won a cap for the North and recently expressed an interest in playing for the Republic.
Duffy had no idea O'Neill was at Oriel Park on Thursday but insists he has heard nothing about cracking the senior squad any time soon.
"It's good that he was here and scoring in front of him is a good thing - but I haven't heard anything on international things for me," he said.
"No one has approached me so I don't know what way it would work. I'd love to play under Martin O'Neill. It's a huge thing to play for your country.
"Whatever comes, I'd be happy with. My main thought is on (AEK Larnaca) next week so I'm not really thinking about that."
Duffy scored his sensational goal with his weaker left foot but revealed he works on it all the time in training.
He read Jamie McGrath's gorgeous, hanging cross superbly and rifled home on the volley from the tightest of angles.
"I was probably going to shoot - there was no other option," he said. "It's probably one of the best goals I've scored. I practice stuff like that in training."
Mirror Sport revealed last month that Shamrock Rovers want to make Duffy the highest paid player in the league next season.
They have already dangled a tempting offer in front of him which Dundalk will have to match or better if they want to retain their most in-form player right now.
But Dundalk boss Kenny is relaxed about the situation as the Lilywhites appear to be back on track after finishing second best last season.
Kenny said: "Michael is very happy here. I don't think players want to leave this team - that's the impression I get.
"Michael has come a long way in such a short space of time.
"When he came in for the first few months of last season, people were of the opinion he wasn't good enough for us!
"So he's come a long way, he's having a rich vein of form and long may he continue."


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ESA Annual Meetings Online Program
Team 3 (University of California, Davis), Topic 2: What is the best individual solution to solving the threat of global climate change?
Storage of carbon with forests is economically feasible and immediately implementable; no new technology is needed beyond that developed over centuries of silvicultural practices. A well-managed forest can reliably provide economic output and long-term carbon storage as wood products. Subsequent regrowth of trees, which sequester more carbon as saplings, continues the cycle of carbon sequestration using the same land. Reforestation is socially acceptable, and such programs can easily be deployed through extant systems such as the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organizations' Forestry networks as well as non-governmental and private organizations.
Forests reduce local carbon emissions that would otherwise be produced by unforested land, preserve soil quality, minimize erosion, and serve as habitat and corridors for local wildlife. Furthermore, unlike climate change management strategies that seek to solely minimize carbon output, forests actively assist in removing extant excess atmospheric carbon dioxide, a primary greenhouse gas. Forestation is a sustainable and proactive strategy for climate change management with long-lasting benefits.
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As dogs age, we know that
like people, they have a greater risk of developing certain
diseases and conditions, such as: heart disease, cancer,
diabetes, kidney disease, renal disease, hypothyroidism,
hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and oral or dental disease. If
diseases are diagnosed in their early stages, there are
treatments to slow their progression or possibly cure them.
Dogs age faster than humans (1 human year = 7 canine years).
After 7 years of age, Dr. Winter recommends a geriatric
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overall body condition such as: eyes, ears, mouth, feet,
hair coat, muscle mass and palpates for any abnormal
growths. A blood chemistry profile, CBC, urinalysis, and
thyroid test is run in the CVS lab. Early detection is the
key because it allows for better treatment options. Annual
comprehensive profiles are recommended to analyze organ
function. As good as doctors are, they can't see inside your
pet. These tests provide them with an internal look at your
pet's overall health, which can greatly improve their
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Communication is the key! You
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Dr. Winter and staff will ask questions and listen to your
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As pets age, their organs slowly deteriorate and lose their
ability to function properly. With modern medical tools and
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Geriatric testing helps to establish (healthy) baseline
values and identifies problems early, rather than waiting
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When necessary, Dr. Winter prescribes medications based on
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We recommend screen testing for ALL geriatric animals.
The Geriatric or Senior Profile tests for 14 different
Alanine Aminotransferace - Liver diseases, heart diseases
Albumine - Liver and kidney disease
Alkaline Phosphatase– Liver, bone, parathyroid and
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Amylase– Kidney and pancreatic disease
Calcium– Parathyroid, bone and chronic renal disease
Creatinine– Renal disease
Globulin– Globulin concentration will increase with
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Total Bilirubin– Hepatic disorders
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Speechwriter Sorensen has vehemently resigned after being accused of domestic abuse by his former wife who claimed that he emotionally and violently abused her while they were married.
Mr Trump has complained that Mr Kelly did not bring the Porter allegations to him sooner, adding to his frustrations about the chief of staff's attempts to control him and Mr Kelly's recent inflammatory comments about immigrants. Sorensen said in a text message that he made his decision because he "didn't want the White House to have to deal with this distraction", according to The Post.
People familiar with the matter told CNN Friday that the President was dismayed by the handling of the abuse allegations against Porter, with whom Hicks is romantically involved.
Spokesman Raj Shah said David Sorenson, a speechwriter for the Council on Environmental Quality, resigned Friday.
It's been a tough week to be a domestic violence-committing dip-shit in Donald Trump's White House!
In December, White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders briefed reporters on Trump's views after three of his accusers called on Congress to investigate his past behaviour.
It came shortly after Donald Trump drew criticism for praising another staffer who quit his administration amid similar claims from two of his ex-wives. He denied the allegations.
BJP workers vandalise residence of Patnaik's private secretary
Dharmendra also came down heavily on some IAS Officers, saying they earn from government, but bat for the party. It is sad and unfortunate to see that an IAS officer is being targeted here.
"He was surprised. He like many of us, did not see that in Rob Porter", Shah answered when asked about President Trump's reaction to the allegations.
Two of his ex-wives came forward publicly with allegations against Porter, one who said he gave her a black eye and another who claimed she had a restraining order against him.
In a written statement sent through the White House press office on Wednesday, Porter said he took those photos, but that "the reality behind them is nowhere close to what is being described", he said. "Domestic violence is abhorrent and has no place in our society", Kelly wrote in the letter.
Reports suggest Trump's chief of staff John Kelly knew about the allegations made against Porter months before they surfaced in the media and he was forced to resign.
Trump on Friday wished Porter well and said he did a "very good job" and "worked very hard", stressing that the ex-staffer had maintained his innocence.
"Rob Porter is a man of true integrity and honor and I can't say enough good things about him", Kelly said.


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Oh, Dumaguete. How I love you so. And everything gets better when you get to swim with the turtles of Apo Island.
A Bit About Dumaguete
Dumaguete is a very unassuming province in Negros Occidental, which is approximately an hour flight from Manila. The city has a lot of claims – retirement capital of the world, best healthcare, best university, best diving. I don't know about the first three, but Dumaguete is one of the best diving experiences I've had in the country.
I've been to Dumaguete thrice: once for work, and twice to dive, and there is just so much to talk about! For this, let's talk about turtles.
Apo Island, not to be confused with Apo Reef in Mindoro, is an island off the coast of Zamboanguita, Dumaguete. Zamboanguita is a one-hour drive from Dumaguete Airport, and Apo Island is a 45-minute boat ride from Malatapay Port. Here's a better way to explain it. I know, that's a lot of traveling, but stay with me!
Swimming with the Turtles of Apo Island
My turtle experience happened in 2013. I just got my Open Water certification then, and Dumaguete was my first dive trip outside the comfort zone of Anilao. I went through some challenges with accommodations on the island (more on that later), but when I finally got myself settled, the first order of business was to see the turtles.
Apo Island is very well known for the sea turtles, and they have A LOT of them here. Having been a sanctuary for 30+ years, the environment around the island is just bursting with life and color. It's not a nesting ground, but Apo Island is a feeding ground for females, which is why they are such in abundance.
There are two species that thrive in Apo Island – the Green Turtle, normally brown, but are named after the color of the fat beneath their shell; and the Hawksbill Turtle, identified by their pointy beak, which is used to cut off chunks of hard coral. Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference when I got there, so let's keep the photos un-captioned.
The best part? You don't need to dive to see them. They stay in the shallows, and all you need to do is walk down a few feet from the shore and dip your head into the water. That's it. And you see SO MANY of them. It's seriously unbelievable. While they're easy to spot, they swim around a lot, and can sometimes venture into deeper water, so don't rely on your bodily skills alone. Get a pair of fins and float around with them.
Snorkel or Dive?
Notice how awesome my photos are? I use a Go Pro Hero 3 White, and it doesn't produce the best underwater photos. And during the time these photos were taken, I hadn't gotten a filter yet, so these are raw images. That's how shallow the water is, and that's how easy it is to see them.
Yes, they're pretty. Yes, they're awesome. They're not easy to catch, but it's not impossible, but please, please do not touch. I can only imagine the stress they go through when tourists are around, so chasing after them will definitely be even worse. You don't want to be responsible for the disappearance of these turtles, do you?
Getting to Apo Island
For this particular post, I'll talk about the first trip, which is when I stayed right on Apo Island.
To be completely honest – don't stay there if you don't have to.
The island is beautiful, but electricity is cut off by 6PM. It's total blackness, and there is absolutely nothing you can do. It can also get pretty hot, and September wasn't a bad month.
There are three choices for accommodations on Apo Island. The most expensive one is Apo Island Beach Resort, which is expensive so I will skip that.
I first booked a stay at the nightmare that is Liberty Lodge mainly because they offer boat transfers with their accommodations. Without this, you'll have to wait your turn at the Malatapay Port, and boats have no regular schedule. If you're lucky enough to have gone in a group, then it's easier to convince the boatmen to make the trip. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until the boat gets full.
Liberty Lodge tricks you into thinking that they're well-reviewed, but that's because the Trip Advisor page they advertise is that of Apo Island. If you check on Agoda, you won't be too impressed.
So what was wrong?
Long story short, they're downright rude. First of all, they forgot to pick us up. THEN, when we were finally picked up an extra hour later, we arrive at the resort where there was absolutely NOBODY.
When Liberty herself finally showed up, she got mad at me for being impatient at the reception. I stormed out and canceled my reservation, and promptly got a text message from her saying how stupid I was to walk out because I had very little options on the island. I hate her.
A Pleasant Stay at Mario's Homestay
I already read about Mario's Homestay before I got to Dumaguete, so I knew I had somewhere to go when I stormed out of Liberty. It was just a few steps away from Liberty, but on higher ground and farther from the beach. I called him and, to my horror, he wasn't sure if he had an available room for me. STILL, he invited me over to this Homestay to offer lunch. The whole ordeal with Liberty was so frustrating, I ACTUALLY forgot to eat. And that doesn't happen very often.
Because good things happen to good people, one of Mario's guests canceled, and a room opened up for me. WOOHOO! It was a very simple fan room, but huge and just cost me Php 800 per night. WHAT A STEAL! You can find all the rates here. Despite the simplicity of the place, they also offer dive courses and fun dives. At the time, all their equipment was new, which earned them 100 points in my book. He ALSO offers transfers from Apo Island to Dauin, so everything was just perfect.
I told Mario about my experience at Liberty, and he laughed it off. Apparently, he wasn't supposed to be fully booked that period, but all his guests at the Homestay were frustrated guests at Liberty who walked out as well. I like it when I make good decisions.
Don't get me wrong – Mario's was great. The island is almost perfect. It's just so inconvenient. Between figuring out how to get there and dealing with absolutely no electricity for 15 hours, it wasn't the most ideal experience.
Zamboanguita and Dauin are lined with resorts that all offer day trips to Apo Island anyway, so I think that would be a better idea. Unless you're into pitch darkness and eerie silence, of course, then night time at Apo Island would be perfect.


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Star Plus is going to air a high voltage drama in the upcoming episode of Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.
Sonakshi has made Dev arrested for intruding her house. So, Ishwari will plead Sonakshi to release Dev from the Jail. Unexpectedly, Sonakshi will taunt her back very rudely.
She would say that she always interferes in between making the situation worse. She will further blame her for the ruined relationship of hers with Dev 7 years back.
Where Ishwari would be very Shocked with Sonakshi's behaviour, Dev will get furious over it.
He will spell out ample of harsh words to Sonakshi. It will all be interesting to see all this drama and fight taking place between the three.
Stay tuned for more!