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City College of San Francisco
2.99 Average Rating
Brittani from Oakland, CA
a current student here
7 people found this review useful
Am learning a lot
There's a huge variety of majors to choose from and if you're not sure what career you want, then there are counselors who can help you find what you're looking for.
Bang for the buck
The best part about being at City College is you can save thousands of dollars that could go towards other expenses. If you apply for financial aid, then your tuition is for free.
Tips for prospective students
If you're not sure what you want to major in, or want to get a beginner's idea of how college is then this is the best college for you.
Great for these types of students
If you want to save money or you want to get an idea of what college is like this definitely the right college for you. You can also transfer to a four college or get an associate's degree at an affordable price.
Ariana from San Francisco, CA
a current student here
3 people found this review useful
Am learning a lot
City College allows you to take a wide variety of classes that don't have to do with your major and that is the beauty of city college. Other colleges are so major-centered that they try not to give you any unrelated classes, but city is different in that it allows you to take whatever you want. It has a wide variety of classes and with the newly constructed building it is now able to offer more diverse classes. With so many offering, you can become a very well rounded person, who can be knowledgeable of many different field, which is what I'm doing. Since I get to pick whatever I want to learn, I learn more because I enjoy it more. Plus a lot of the teachers have entertaining lectures that make learning enjoyable.
Am enjoying being here
City College is close to transportation and diverse. Its close to Muni (8x, 29, 43, 49) and bart and the freeway so really easy to get to class on time. City college students and teachers are unique since there is no dominant demographic at this school, but rather a great big molting pot of different people and ideas. I enjoy meeting many different people of many backgrounds as well as being able to easily come to class on time
Bang for the buck
It's very affordable. It's $26 per unit, and if you get completed the FAFSA, qualify for financial aid and completed a rigorous high school education your total fees may be as low as $8 (thats including tuition, fees, classes). I've heard that for international students it's expensive (but still cheaper than any other school in SF) mainly because they can't apply for the FAFSA.
Tips for prospective students
Make sure to take the Advanced Placement English Language and Literature as well as Calculus and score high on your SAT scores because a high score on these tests may exempt you from taking the math and English placement tests at city college. The exemption may make it quicker for you to be able to sign up for classes. For incoming freshmen I recommend to try to be exempt and if you can't then try to take the tests as soon as possible for you can get your scores, meet with a new student counselor and attend orientation to be able to sign up for classes early. The earlier you get to sign up for classes the better schedule you will have.
Great for these types of students
New students who know nothing about college. The counselors are genuinely interested in helping you transfer. They can help you when preparing your classes for next semester and can give you valuable information about the transferring process. If you like fog, diversity, thousand of restaurants or beaches, San Francisco is perfect for you.
a current student here
1 person found this review useful
In three sentences
CCSF has put me on a path to a better future. Being a student here means that I am working with professors and students alike who strive for a better tomorrow. CCSF is great school for anyone willing to work for a brighter future.
Tips for prospective students
Come to CCSF and see how academically proactive the student body is. Being involved here is easy and you can learn things about yourself outside the classroom while you challenge yourself everyday.
Academic Rigor
It is a challenge here because everyone is so academically competitive. Transferring is the majority goal for students so they are constantly upping the bar on being an excellent student here at CCSF. The professors know what challenges lie ahead at higher institutions and try to instill that in their coursework.
Dorm Life
We don't have dorms at CCSF but they just finished building an apartment complex across the street from campus which makes it so convenient for international and out-of-state students to find housing in close proximity to campus who don't know the area well.
Food and Dining
The culinary program at CCSF is top notch. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to students & faculty. I would rate the food at 5 stars because of the variety, taste, and customer service. If I could I would eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner there.
What to do for fun
Get involved! there are so many clubs and sports to join that it makes it impossible for a new student to not be able to make new friends with the same interests. The school's diversity is one of nation's most diverse so you are bound to find someone with your cultural background. I personally like to play sports so i joined the soccer team and club volleyball team.
Bang for the buck
I prefer CCSF over all community colleges in California because of the academic resources that are provided to the student body. Along with those resources come extra curricular activities that give students an avenue to express themselves or take part in . Here you can challenge yourself academically but be able to express yourself in a liberal community that welcomes change and being unique.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The maze outside Batmale hall. I wouldn't say maze, but you walk into this cement structure and there is chalk art all over it. It washes away one day and then another day something new appears so there is always something to see there.
Great for these types of students
Students who want to challenge themselves to be better students but also find people with the right mentality should make their way to CCSF.
Clubs and Activities
There are so many clubs and activities to participate in that it's hard not to find your niche in the community.
Greek Life
no greek life here.... except for the greek students that I know.
Campus Safety
There are campus police everywhere ensuring the safety of the student body. Whether you are lost or need help finding your car at night you can count on them to assist you.
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5 Credit Card Checklist Items for Your International Summer Vacation
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Summer is almost here, and that means the busiest travel season of the year is nearly upon us. Though you are probably not planning a whirlwind jetsetter extravaganza quite as crazy our summer intern's, chances are you will be among the nearly 3 million flyers passing through US airports daily in the coming months.
You might have already booked your international trip. Or perhaps you're waiting to see if more deals to Europe, to Asia or to South America come around. Award prices have generally been sky high, though we have seen some flash sales recently. Whatever your strategy for summer travel is this year, make sure you are carrying credit cards that will save you time, money and stress while navigating the globe.
Here's a checklist of credit-card benefits that will come in handy for your international summer vacation, and which specific products offer them. You probably already have one or more of these credit cards in your wallet. The key will be remembering to use them at the right time and for the best benefits.
1. Get Global Entry and TSA PreCheck
It should go without saying at this point that if you plan to travel internationally, you should consider applying for Global Entry beforehand. Global Entry is US Customs and Border Protection's expedited security screening process for trusted travelers, and can literally save you hours of standing in line if you land at the same time as a lot of other flights. It costs $100 to apply (or re-register), but several credit cards will reimburse you for this fee when you charge it on them (up to $100). Many of them even have low or no annual fees, which means you're potentially saving a lot of time as well as money.
Among the top credit cards for Global Entry application reimbursement are:
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (credit every four years)
- United Explorer Card (credit every four years)
- IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card (credit every four years)
- Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card (credit every four years)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve (credit every four years)
- The Platinum Card® from American Express (credit every four years)
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (credit every five years)
- Citi Prestige Card (credit every five years)
What's more, if you get Global Entry, you're usually approved for TSA PreCheck as well, meaning you'll have access to expedited security screening lines when departing from the US.
2. Get A Card That Waives Foreign Transaction Fees
If you're traveling abroad, the single most important credit card benefit you should look for is waived foreign transaction fees. Forex fees are those annoying charges some credit cards levy of 2% – 3% on international purchases. That might not sound like much, but that's $20 – $30 on $1,000. So they add up. That also likely wipes out any value you might get from points or miles you earn on purchases. Go over your specific cards' benefits carefully to make sure any you're using in another country waive these fees.
The good news is many of the most popular travel rewards credit cards, including some cash-back cards and business credit cards, now waive forex fees. Here's our list of top options, which you can also find below.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
- Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
- United Explorer Card
- Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
- Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
- Citi Prestige Card
- Citi Premier® Card
- The Platinum Card® from American Express (see rates and fees)
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (see rates and fees)
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card (see rates and fees)
- IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card
- Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card
- Ink Business Preferred Credit Card
- Uber Visa
- Discover it Miles
The information for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum card and Hilton Aspire card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
As you can see, whether you want to earn airline miles, hotel points, or points that you can put toward statement credits, there are options for every type of traveler.
3. Check Your Trip Delay, Interruption and Cancellation Protection
Anytime you travel, there's a chance things can go wrong. Luckily, many travel credit cards offer decent protections for trip delays, interruptions and cancellations.
Trip delay protection covers incidents like if your flight is delayed and you end up having to spend the night at or near the airport. It will usually reimburse you for costs like lodging, meals, toiletries and medication. This type of coverage can vary dramatically, kicking in as soon as six hours on top cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Citi Prestige, or 12 hours with the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, or Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card, for example. The benefit is typically maxed out at $500 per person or ticket.
Trip cancellation and interruption protection applies you have to miss all or part of your trip due to unforeseen circumstances. Among the top choices for outright trip cancellation, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the United Club Card all offer trip cancellation and interruption coverage of up to $10,000 per covered trip and a maximum of $20,000 per occurrence and $40,000 during any 12-month period.
Circumstances that are specifically covered include severe weather that prevents the start or continuation of a trip, the financial insolvency of a travel supplier, or accidental bodily injury or loss of life experienced by the cardholder, a traveling companion, or an immediate family member.
The Citi Prestige and Citi Premier offer reimbursement of up to $5,000 per person for trip cancellation due to events like illness, death, or severe weather. Likewise, the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® card will reimburse you of up to $5,000 per person per trip if you have to cancel due to a covered reason.
The Capital One Venture only covers up to $1,500 per instance.
As with any type of travel insurance policy, the terms of coverage can vary widely from card to card, and most exclude many circumstances, such as pre-existing conditions or injuries brought on by the traveler's own behavior. So read the terms and conditions in your card's benefits package carefully to know what you're entitled to before making any travel purchases.
4. Secure Primary Rental Car Insurance
Most credit cards offer secondary insurance on car rentals, meaning that you must first go through your personal car insurance or insurance you purchase through the rental agency before this benefit will apply. Secondary insurance does not usually cover damages to cars or property other than the rental car, nor to physical injuries suffered by the driver, passengers, or pedestrians. In short, it's quite limited.
However, a handful of Chase credit cards offer primary insurance on car rentals. Primary insurance will apply before your personal car insurance policy and typically covers full damages due to collision or theft up to a maximum (usually $50,000).
Among the best options are the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred, as well as both the United Club Card and the United Explorer Card.
Chase's Ink Business Preferred, Ink Business Plus (no longer available to new cardholders) and Ink Business Cash cards all offer primary insurance for car rentals used for business purposes, though you might need to provide proof that this is the case.
Although some of its cards lack even secondary rental car insurance, American Express has a Premium Car Rental Protection plan that is available with 59 cards currently, including the Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, the Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express and the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express among many, many others. After enrolling, cardholders pay a flat fee of $19.95 – $24.95 per rental, and primary coverage kicks in, along with a maximum loss or damage benefit of up to $75,000.
Before settling on a rental car insurance strategy, be sure you understand your card's benefits fully, what's excluded, such as types of vehicles or even entire countries, and make the best choice for your needs.
The information for the Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card and United Club Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
5. Spring For Lounge Access
Finally, if your plans involve traveling to, from, or through several airports with companions in tow, it might behoove you to get a credit card that offers airport lounge access.
Certain cards, like the Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express, the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard and the United Club Card offer access to their own airlines' clubs as well as some members clubs. For instance, the Citi card confers Admirals Club membership, which means entry to American's own nearly 50 Admirals Clubs, plus 60 partners lounges like the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge at Tokyo Haneda (HND) for the cardholder and up to two guests or immediate family.
However, several other cards offer access to Priority Pass and other lounges. The Platinum Card from American Express gets cardholders and up to two guests into Priority Pass lounges, the Amex's own Centurion Lounges and Delta Sky Clubs when traveling on Delta (though only for the cardholder – guests are extra). Enrollment required for select benefits.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card will all get cardholders and up to two free guests into Priority Pass lounges while Citi Prestige cardholders can get in with two guests or immediate family. Enrollment required for select benefits.
Having a place to grab a snack, take advantage of free Wi-Fi, charge devices, and just plain relax away from the main terminals or concourse of a busy airport might be well worth it for families traveling together this summer.
Traveling internationally adds a whole new set of considerations for an already stressful planning process. Choosing the right credit card not only to purchase your travel, including airline tickets and hotels, but also to carry with you as you venture abroad can be crucial. Benefits like trip delay and cancellation protection as well as primary car rental insurance can be huge time and money savers. Avoiding foreign transaction fees and getting Global Entry are also added conveniences that make the travel experience that much better. Luckily, many travel rewards credit cards offer comprehensive perks packages that take the headaches out of international travel, meaning your summer plans can be as fun, relaxed and adventurous as you imagined.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Aspire card card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Brilliant Amex card, click here.
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"Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you."
as long as I am in this tent
This section of Second Peter is intensely personal because it uses the personal pronouns "I" and "me" many times. Peter alludes to his imminent death. He lived for many years, knowing that he was not going to die a natural death. Jesus told Peter in advance about Peter's coming death (Jn 21:18-19).
"Tent" refers to Peter's body. It conveys the idea of a pilgrimage in our earthly body. Peter is about to leave his earthly pilgrimage and go to his permanent home in heaven. He is ready to take off his body and go to Glory. That is a description of Christian death.
You are not your body. You are more than your body. Non-Christians think that when they die that they are just plopped into the grave. That is the end of them. They place them into the casket, where there is nothing but a blackout. They place both body and soul there. However, Christian teaching is that you are your soul, and you have a body. Your body is where your soul lives.
to stir you up
"Stir" means to awake, excite, arouse, and animate. Peter is in the business of turning people on to the right principle. Peter wants to activate their minds. Peter proposes to activate their minds by reminding them of things they were previously taught. He arouses their minds by reminding them of truth from God's Word.
by reminding you
"Reminding" means to remind with authority. When we communicate truth, we inculcate authoritative principles for life.
Peter is in the course of explaining his approach to death. He now gives them his perspective on death. The repetition of principles is key to leadership.
Good leadership rouses people to spiritual realities.
Peter is in the business of stirring people towards spirituality. "I am going to move you, if I can, into a body of information crucial to your Christianity." Peter is in the process of awaking or rousing the Christians of his day. He sounds an alert. He blasts a warning trumpet to raise people out of their lethargy.
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By Hannah Chance, Lead Graphic Designer
If you swing by our office on any given day, chances are you'll hear someone say, "Remember the 80/20 rule!" Usually, it's right before we start a project, and it's to remind ourselves of this: Plan and think before putting all the pieces together.
Think of it this way: You're making dinner and the recipe says it will take one hour to prep and cook. Now you wouldn't just take all of the unmeasured ingredients, dump them into a skillet and wait an hour, would you? Nope! There are vegetables to chop, meat to season, and sauce to be made. Without taking the necessary steps, nothing would cook properly, ingredients would be added at the wrong time, and the meal would not taste or look as intended. Bottom line? Gross.
In hindsight, the recipe probably called for 40 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of actual cooking. You would sort out which ingredients belong to which group, chop, season, sauté, and mix accordingly. What you get when you take the time to prep is a delicious, ready-to-eat meal.
Design must begin with prep. When it comes to a new project, the 80% part of the design process begins with a conversation with the Account Team to review the creative brief. We walk through the purpose and final goal of the project. From there, we decide on a creative direction that will fit all the requirements. Sometimes we exchange questions: Does it need to be a bigger document? Where will it exist and for how long? Does it all align with the client's overall purpose? We brainstorm, sketch, and iterate, iterate, iterate until we are ready to refine to the final stages.
The 20% portion is when I head to my computer with a load of information, sketches, and clear direction for putting it all together. This is the beautiful moment when content and form merge. It moves swiftly because we have done all of the prepping. This is ALL a part of the #designprocess. Brainstorming is key to a successful outcome. You can defend the result because every piece has a purpose and a reason.
Think. Brainstorm. Have good ideas. Have ideas in general! Get it all out of your head and onto paper. Refer back to the strategy. Question if it all makes sense. Come up with a million more ideas. Edit, edit, edit. Aha! Things make sense! Time to make it come to life.
The next time you have a project, consider taking the 80/20 approach before you get overwhelmed with the task at hand. Take a step back, look at the ingredients, prep them, ask questions, make lists, sketch it out, pop the product into the oven, and voilà! You have an AC&C casserole! Is anyone else suddenly super hungry?


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Feeling the burn this summer
Unfortunately, most Aussies know the feeling of sunburn all too well.
The red, painful skin that stings when you touch it. The blisters and peeling that can break out for days afterwards.
It's so common that 2.4 million Aussies get burnt every weekend in summer.
Causing havoc in the skin
UWA Clinical Professor and Consultant Dermatologist Dr Prasad Kumarasinghe says that, when UV light falls on our skin, it causes a series of biochemical reactions.
These reactions can start within 30 minutes and affect the proteins, cell membrane and DNA in our cells, he says.
"That scenario creates havoc in the skin at a cellular level," Prasad says.
"[The] excessive UVB exposure causes pain and redness in [people] with light-coloured skin."
Prasad says the clinical manifestations take time to develop, with pain and redness usually peaking from several hours to 24 hours after sun exposure.
If the DNA changes are severe, the epidermal cells cannot survive, he says.
Those cells are later shed, causing sunburn's characteristic peeling.
Why we slip, slop, slap, seek, slide
Prasad says there are also cells with substantial DNA damage that don't die.
Usually, these very sick cells are destroyed by our immune system so they can't proliferate.
But some damaged cells remain.
Prasad says intermittent, severe sunburn is really bad for our skin but doesn't cause skin cancer straight away.
Instead, the damaged cells lie dormant, kept in check by our immunological defences.
"As we get older, our defence mechanisms get weaker," Prasad says.
"Then, slowly, slowly … the cells that contain that badly affected DNA proliferate, overpowering the defence mechanisms, leading to cancers."
These include basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and melanomas.
the sunscreen dilemma?
We need sunlight to help produce vitamin D in the body.
This vitamin helps keep our bones and teeth strong and healthy and is important for a healthy immune system.
Most people get enough vitamin D through incidental sun exposure, the Cancer Council says.
It says that, when the UV Index is 3 or above (such as during summer), you only need to spend a few minutes outdoors on most days of the week.
Many of us have balanced getting some time in the sun with a slathering of sunscreen to help save our cells. Sunscreen works by blocking and absorbing UV rays through a combination of physical and chemical particles.
But the chemicals in sunscreen. like oxybenzone, which rub into our skin, could be rubbing the environment the wrong way.
In fact, it's estimated that 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen wash into the ocean each year.
Once in the ocean, the chemicals in sunscreen are absorbed by corals, disrupting their reproduction and growth cycles.
So what do we do? Depending on your skin type, you can use sunblock instead. Sunblock uses either zinc oxide or titanium oxide to create a physical barrier between your skin and the sun. These chemicals cannot be ingested by corals, making them a more ocean-friendly option.
You can also opt for sun-smart clothing and swimwear.
Treating the burn
If you do suffer from sunburn, get out of the sun and take a cool shower, Prasad says.
"You can even take a couple of showers during the next 24 hours," he says.
"And use a good coating of a soothing moisturiser several times a day."
If your sunburn is particularly bad, with large blisters, you should think about electrolyte balance too.
"Take plenty of water and rest," Prasad says.
Large areas of painful sunburn may need a painkiller such as paracetamol or a mild topical steroid cream to reduce the inflammatory response.
Also watch for muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, headaches or muscle twitching.
"If you notice these symptoms, it is very severe and there may be dehydration and heat-induced metabolic mechanisms taking place," Prasad says.
"In that case, you should see a doctor."


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Reply 160 of 210, by thenix
kolderman wrote on 2020-05-14, 03:16:thenix wrote on 2020-05-14, 03:05:kolderman wrote on 2020-05-14, 01:54:
> According to that document the integrated video is the ATI Rage Pro AGP 2X
https://www.dell.com/community/Desktops-Gener … are/m-p/1135058
I guess that's the answer...
I figured it was something like that. However I have my monitor plugged into my card. I feel like even though I have both drivers it isn't using the correct one. For example playing half life I still can't use OpenGL and if i set the display resolution higher it is as laggy as before. Maybe the video card isn't that great? But it seemed to be a highly recommended card. hmmm
Have you disabled onboard vga in bios?
OK so I just had a facepalm moment. I realized I never unplugged my vga cable. So windows was using the vga instead of my dvi. However I'm having a heck of a time telling windows that the DVI is my main screen. I'm working on that now, if you have any quick tips (i'm going to try to disable on board vga) let me know otherwise I'll let you know how it's going.


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NVIDIA Tegra K1 Compared To AMD AM1 APUs
The Tegra K1 fell behind with the SMM performance but did fairly well in the other SciMark tests, a simple C-based benchmark.
The x264 video encoding was similar in speed to the Athlon 5150 when using all of the available processor cores.
When compiling Apache the performance on the Jetson TK1 system was close to the Athlon 5350, but with ImageMagick compilation its performance was well behind even the Sempron 3850.


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Year: 2016
Working on some colors
Finished coloring this panel with Mr. MacPhisto
This comic book has been painstakingly researched, in order to capture the Zeitgeist of 1993
Mr. Macphisto
Monks on Fire! (12 Weeks of Comics Week 3)
Wednesday is New Comic Book Day! This is actually an old comic I put out in Dodo Comics #1, but its always been one of my favorites.
It is inspired by Coptic textiles and The Saying of the Desert Fathers.
Also, I forgot to mention last week that I have posted the entire 4th issue of My Life in Records. You can read it all for absolutely free and if you want to support my efforts, I would encourage you to buy a physical copy of it here.


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El Morocco Inn & Day Spa
Reopening 2020 "Find Your Oasis" 2 Night Special Packages!
Now offering 3 different Discount Spa Packages…For 2 nights, depending on the room you choose, now you can add one of our three favorite packages at a discount. Take a look at those offers on our website at www.elmoroccoinn.com and then choose "Discount Spa Packages" and make your choice! You can even add extra treats like champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries! Go to https://www.elmoroccoinn.com/package-discounts/


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Commercial Laundry Business Opportunity
LL#58FN is seeking interest from individuals for an opportunity to own and operate a commercial
laundry business in connection with the Temporary Work Camp associated with the proposed GGM Hard
Rock project. This is a business opportunity for an experienced business operator or an individual who is
entreprenurial minded.
The Opportunity:
Generally, the opportunity would be a business that would: pick up items to be laundered, processing of
laundering (including washing, drying, folding, packaging, tracking / inventory of items), return
laundered items to the Temporary work camp and managing the requisite administrative and
accounting matters. Items to be laundered on a weekly basis would include:
- Pillow cases
- Flat sheets
- Fitted sheets
- Blankets
- Matress covers
- Bath towels
- Bath mats
The commercial laundry equipment and facilities would be provided by the operator of the Temporary
work camp along with some training and orientation on equipment usage. The operator of the
commercial laundry business would need to supply the transportation (truck/trailer/Sea-Can or Cargo
truck, etc.) to transport laundry to and from the Temporary work camp location.
Some limited assistance with business planning and implementation will be available.
The Candidate:
Ideally, you have previous and/or existing business ownership and operating experience. You are a
highly motivated self-starter with an entreprenurial passion and a desire for success.
If you are looking to take on a new business opportunity or are entrepreneurial and this opportunity is
of interest to you, please forward your resume outlining your business experience or your
entreprenurial aspirations via email by October 5, 2020 to:
Mr. John O'Nabigon Sr.
Mr. Cecil Cheveldave
Please note that this opportunity is for LL#58FN members only. This is not a job posting, nor is it an
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Game of Thrones season finale smashes piracy record
The season five finale of TV series Game of Thrones has set a new piracy record.
Torrent files of the episode were downloaded a staggering 1.5 million times in just eight hours, breaking the previous record also set by the show.
"Based on this figure, the download count is expected to increase to more than 10 million during the days to come."
The episode also broke the record for most people sharing a single torrent file simultaneously. At 07:45, there were 258,131 users sharing the episode.
Game of Thrones has consistently remained the most pirated TV show over the past three years.
Currently, the lower quality 480p resolution versions of the show's episodes are the most popular, followed by 720p, and then Full HD 1080p. The larger file size that encumbers high-resolution content is likely a turn-off for many downloaders.
Related: Netflix vs Amazon Prime Instant Video
The first four episodes of Game of Thrones were leaked prior to airing on TV earlier this year.
Game of Thrones network HBO subsequently posted thousands of warnings to internet users whose connections were used to share the leaked episodes.
Back in 2013, however, HBO's programming president Michael Lombardo described the rampant piracy of the show as "a compliment of sorts."
"The demand is there. And it certainly didn't negatively impact the DVD sales," he continued. "[Piracy is] something that comes along with having a wildly successful show on a subscription network."


text: Wisdom is the mind of God revealed. To understand how to become wise , we need to listen to his wisdom calling and instructing us through out the book of proverbs. God is more than willing to give us his wisdom and advice, we just need to be willing to listen and refuse to letContinue reading "A New Testament Call To Wisdom"


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Pheasants Forever, Great River Energy and Xcel Energy Partner for Prairie Wildflower Restoration Project at Dakota County Tech College
Eighteen acres provide visual beauty, biodiversity and energy use reduction.
Rosemount, Minn – -(AmmoLand.com)- Pheasants Forever (PF) and Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) announce the completion of an 18-acre prairie wildflower restoration project at the DCTC campus in Rosemount. The project, developed by the college and the Mississippi Longtails Chapter of PF, was underwritten by Xcel Energy and Great River Energy.
DCTC initiated the idea of the prairie wildflower restoration project as part of the college's "Green Campus Commitment." With the help of PF, two areas – one at each end of the DCTC campus – were planted with native forbs, including Black-eyed Susan, Canada milk vetch, Common Ox-eye, Golden Alexander, New England Aster and Yellow Coneflower. Not only is the prairie wildflower restoration project adding to the aesthetic beauty of the campus, according to Paul DeMuth, DCTC Director of Operations, the two areas are saving the college over 20 hours a month of mowing, cutting down on maintenance costs, and gas emissions.
"There are so many positives with this project, and it demonstrates what's possible when good ideas and good partnerships are created," said Dan Richmond, President of the Mississippi Longtails Chapter of PF, "This project is not only great for the college, but it will benefit the local area and serve as a building block for future projects."
"It was a pleasure bringing together the coalition of Pheasants Forever, Great River Energy and Xcel Energy for this project and working with all those involved," said Janet Lekson, DCTC Foundation Assistant Director. "This partnership provided the college with the opportunity to complete 18 acres of prairie grass restoration at very little cost to the college. We look forward to partnering with Pheasants Forever in the future as plans are considered for restoring more acreage on campus."
"Great River Energy recognizes that everyone has a responsibility to be a good steward of the environment," said Mary Jo Roth, Manager, Environmental Services with Great River Energy, "We support native plantings and recognize their role in improving water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitat for wildlife. We have demonstrated our support not only through collaborations with organizations like DCTC and Pheasants Forever, but also through native plantings at five of our own facilities."
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. PF/QF has more than 125,000 members in 750 local chapters across the continent.
For additional information about Pheasants Forever, please visit www.PheasantsForever.org


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Advertising for Free Looks Like an Impossible Item When Heard
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A company wanting to promote could create articles related to the field of theirs of expertise which can be posted to media as well as publications that have a fascination with that specific area. The advertising article is able to have info about the company as well as dealership opportunity. Because of the increase in Internet users and sites, new sites have sprung up that offer services that are free. Articles can be created for these sites and so they can be broadcasted free of charge, which will be seen by a huge selection of people every day.
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Supporting Meaningful Play and Learning Experiences Safely
Keeping JINS secure and safe for children is our utmost priority. All adults at the Nursery must wear identifiable lanyards issued by the Nursery. JINS recognises that each child is an individual and will settle into a new routine, situation or environment at their own pace. A staggered timing schedule is followed to ensure a smooth settling in the period into the Nursery for both the children and their parents. The time span of each child's settling varies and is discussed daily with the early years educators at the Nursery.
Our learning spaces are designed to provide accessibility to all resources to all learners. Children are provided with classroom space that raise their spatial awareness, enabling them to move confidently. All areas are risk assessed and hygienically maintained to nurture children to flourish in their dedicated classrooms and play spaces. JINS is staffed with a full-time nurse and a doctor who visits twice a week for quick checks on how children are thriving at the Nursery. Health and Safety policies are well defined and strictly adhered to at JINS to protect the welfare of all involved.
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The quality of the curriculum provided by the school is outstanding.
It is broad and balanced, and enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities. A thematic approach is used across the school to develop learning through connections across subjects, context and the pupils' passions.
Very strong curriculum with rich learning opportunities
that has an impact on the child's progress.
My role model is Elon Musk and to become a tech entrepreneur.
Regent has given me the skills and confidence to get there. In a variety of STEAM & Project-based Learning projects, I have worked with classmates learning to code in Python and Java, build robotic vehicles, and construct IoT sensors. We have won multiple competitions in the UAE and abroad for our tech projects and talent. Remember my name because I promise you will hear a lot more about me.
With an amazing senior leadership team and experienced educators,
a Regent education is interactive and collaborative. They truly make school a rich and memorable experience.
My school feels like home.
I love coming to school every day.
Possibilities are infinite at Regent for a child.
There are no limits to let my child's imagination grow at Regent. He has become extremely ambitious in his thinking and outlook and what he believes he can do, which is great. Children are encouraged to take chances, try anything and not be afraid.
The strong sense of community makes Regent more than just a great place for study.
It's a great place for families to get to know each other and make new friends. The Regent community spirit is outstanding.
Regent has given my daughter a new start.
This school has encouraged her to gain confidence and to express herself. The teachers are always available to help. My child has blossomed and is so heartening to see her inner wonder come out.


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This is how rumors get started! Jennifer Garner nearly fooled a group of paparazzi that she and newly single Brad Pitt were dating. The hilarious (what did she just say?!) moment went down after the Alias alum, 44, grabbed a cup of coffee with a friend in L.A. on Monday, October 3. Watch what she said in the video above!
"Brad [Pitt] and I are dating," Garner joked to a group of videographers.
"You're dating Brad Pitt?" a cameraman replied.
Garner burst into laughter during the charade. "Isn't that great?" she mused. "Yeah!"
The star's gal pal walked ahead of her during the interaction — but chimed in. "Oh no," the woman said, smiling.
Garner continued to chuckle as the men trailed behind her. "Congratulations on you and Brad!" the cameraman said. She waved before getting into her friend's car.
Garner can relate to Pitt's split from Angelina Jolie. Last year — in a now-legendary, then-devastating 'summer of splits' — she and Ben Affleck shocked Hollywood when they ended their 10-year marriage. As Us Weekly exclusively revealed in July, the exes — parents of Violet, 10, Seraphina, 7, and Samuel, 4 — are in no rush to finalize the divorce. They remain amicable as they co-parent.
Pitt, 52, and Jolie, meanwhile, recently reached a temporary agreement concerning their kids. The Maleficent actress, 41, will get full physical custody of their kids Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 8, and Pitt will receive visitation rights. The initial visit will be monitored by a therapist, and Pitt will have to take random drug and alcohol tests.
Last month, Jolie filed for divorce after two years of marriage after Pitt was allegedly verbally abusive to their children aboard a private family jet. "He can't believe this is what his life has become, and he's in bad shape, but the kids are the only thing he's hanging onto," an insider told Us. "He's been leaning heavily on his family and speaks to his parents and close friends and his manager constantly. His mom has been talking to him constantly."
Jolie, for her part, is happy with the court decision. "She did get what she wanted out of this," a second source told Us. "Now she wants to do what's best for the kids. Yes, she is still upset but focused on family right now and got most of what she asked for."
Watch Garner crack jokes in the video above!
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Qualcomm settles long-running litigation over gas plumes under stadium
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — Long-running litigation over a gas plume in the ground under Qualcomm Stadium has been settled, the City Attorney's Office announced Friday.
As part of the settlement, Kinder Morgan, owner of a gasoline tank farm across Friars Road from the stadium in Mission Valley, will pay the city $20 million, according to a joint statement from the city and company. The firm also agreed to pay additional future costs that might be incurred by the city.
The settlement ends nine years of legal battles between the parties.
The dispute arose from releases into the ground of petroleum products dating as far back as the late 1980s and early 1990s, before Kinder Morgan purchased the terminal, which supplies most of the region's gas products.
Although the company didn't own the facility at the time of the earliest releases, it accepted the legal responsibility to perform remediation when it took ownership, according to the City Attorney's Office. The firm said it has spent over $75 million cleaning up the Qualcomm Stadium property to meet standards established by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Last month, the board declared that Kinder Morgan has met the agency's standards.
"We particularly appreciate the substantial time and money which Kinder Morgan has put into the cleanup over the years and the company's continuing commitment to cover additional redevelopment costs should there be any due to historical releases," City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said. "The city recognizes Kinder Morgan as an important past and future corporate partner in the city of San Diego and is pleased to put this behind us."
The City Council heard the issue in Tuesday's closed session meeting. It is expected to formally approve the deal in open session at a later date.
Mayor Kevin Faulconer said he was glad to get the lawsuit resolved "so we can move forward with future opportunities for Mission Valley."
The primary future option for developing the site is a joint research campus for San Diego State and UC San Diego that would include a new football stadium for the SDSU Aztecs.
With the Kinder Morgan settlement, the city has over the past year and a half reached agreement to end its three longest cases — the other two being a 20-year development dispute with businessman Roque de la Fuente II, and a 35-year legal battle with residents of the De Anza Cove Mobile Home Park at Mission Bay.


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If you prefer not to move because you love your neighborhood, but you need more space or modern amenities, home renovations are a great option. Florida home renovations are very popular and can range from small projects to major additions. Here are some of the most popular project we encounter as Florida home renovation experts.
1 – Master Bedroom Suite Addition
The master bedroom is arguably the most important bedroom in the home. It's not always possible to renovate existing spaces to create a larger master suite, so many homeowners are adding to the home's footprint with an addition. Here's a peek at a recent bedroom addition that we completed on a home in Winter Park, Florida. It includes a full master suite with a gorgeous bathroom and walk-in closet.
2 – Second Story Addition
Adding a second story to an existing home can double the living space. Second story additions are popular for ranch-style homes in Florida. They can cover part or the entire width of an existing home. When done properly, they blend seamlessly with the first level of the home. Here's a recent second story addition that we completed in Florida.
3 – Exterior Home Elevation Facelift
An exterior facelift can completely change a home. Here's a project that we completed in Altamonte Spring, Florida. You can hardly recognize it from its old photos.
4 – Kitchen Renovations
Kitchens are, by far, the most popular home renovation. Modernizing a kitchen not only increases its utility, but it also improves the appeal to potential buyers when you go to sell. The possibilities are truly endless. Your kitchen can be designed to meet your particular needs and design preferences. Click here to view our design portfolio, which includes many different kitchen samples.
5 – Overall Modernization
For many homeowners, it's not one particular room that needs updating. An older home may need work throughout, otherwise, parts of the home would look out-of-place compared to newer sections. Remodeling an entire home, inside and out, can create a consistent look and feel and make it feel like a brand new home. Here's one project that we completed in Lake Mary, Florida.
Other Popular Home Renovations
These are just a few examples of popular Florida home renovations. We'd love to share other ideas and samples with you. Schedule a consultation with our team and tell us about your changing home needs. Together, we can create a plan and design to make your dreams come true.


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Origin of fanny
Words nearby fanny
How to use fanny in a sentence
If you don't want to buy an expensive bike bag, just start with a fanny pack.The Gear That Got Me Through My First Bike Tour|agintzler|November 23, 2021|Outside Online
Now Nicki and her crew are rocking short shorts, kicks, and fanny packs.Nicki Minaj's 'Anaconda' Is Too Much Booty for One Man to Handle|Amy Zimmerman|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the first, Fanny Bullock Workman, was the daughter of a Massachusetts governor.Breaking Mount Everest's Glass Ceiling|Amanda Padoan, Peter Zuckerman|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We learn that Rachel is a finalist for the part of Fanny Brice in the revival of Funny Girl.The First 'Glee' Without Cory Monteith Was Blissfully Joyous|Kevin Fallon|September 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And just in case she gets stuck up there, she has a garter belt–fanny pack around her thigh to keep a phone in and call for help.Miley's 5 Wild Outfits From '23'|Lori-Lee Emshey|September 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I know lots of people who jog with water bottles affixed to a fanny pack.Ranger Rick and the Coyote|Carol Flake Chapman|September 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
As it was intended on their arrival to send Lydia and the elder boys to school, Fanny now took leave of her friends for good.
Fanny Drbach had been specially trained as a teacher, and had already had some experience in her work.
Ma chre M-elle Fanny,—Je vous prie beaucoup de me pardonner que je ne vous ai ecrit si longtemps.
His mother was soon able to report to Fanny that Pierre is behaving better and learns willingly with his new teacher.
When Fanny visited his room she found him wide awake, sitting up in bed with bright, feverish eyes, and crying to himself.


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Category Archives: Olympus EP-1
Country Town
Christmas Bike
All around Australia Toy Runs are happening, where motorcyclists gather and give presents to charity for redistribution to those in need. Some riders go all out. Hardware: Olympus EP-1, 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Exposure: ISO100, 1/10s @ f/19, 14mm (28mm eq) Post: Nothing of note.
Fast Food…
I focussed on the toast and set a long shutter speed to blur Damien's hands. His face isn't sharp because he's moved during the exposure, rather than a lack of depth of field. Hardware: Olympus E-P1, 17mm f/2.8 (monochrome in camera)Exposure: ISO200, 1/20s @ f/7.1Post: Crop, increase contrast.
End of the line…
The bicycles pointing at the island draw the eye through this image. Hardware: Olympus E-P1, 17mm f/2.8 Exposure: ISO100, 1/350s @ f/9.5 Post: Mono preset (red filter), increase contrast, sharpen
The Ride
To freeze the riders' hair and legs I chose a very high shutter speed. Hardware: Olympus E-P1, 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Exposure: ISO200, 1/3000s @ f/5.6 Post: Crop, dodge, sharpen


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According to John Mariani's Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink (1979): "The word is from the Japanese negi (onion) plus maki (wound around). The dish, which has become popular in Japanese restaurants in the United States, was created at New York's Nippon Restaurant in 1963 by owner Nobuyoshi Kuaoka under the prompting of New York Times restaurant critic Craig Claiborne, who thought the restaurant should have more interesting beef dishes for the American customer. Kuaoka originally called the dish 'negimayaki.'"
That should solve it, but it doesn't. A New York Times text search of "Claiborne" and "Nippon" doesn't turn up anything relevant. I tried "negimaki" and "negimayaki" and "negima-yaki," with the results below. The Los Angeles Times digitization is now through 1964, and I'm still waiting for a "California roll" in its pages. If I see an earlier "negimaki" or "negimayaki," I'll add it here.
Wikipedia: Negimaki
Negimaki (ねぎ巻き) is a Japanese food consisting of broiled strips of beef marinated in teriyaki sauce and rolled with scallions (negi). The dish originated in Manhattan in the 1960's at Restaurant Nippon] after the New York Times food critic Craig Claiborne suggested that something with beef was needed to appeal to the American diner. According to the dish's inventor, Nobuyoshi Kuraoka, it was a variation of a dish traditionally made with Bluefin tuna.
11 November 1963, New York (NY) Times, pg. 37:
They are the Nippon at 145 East 52d Street, and the new Saito at 131 West 52d Street (...) Although sushi may seem a trifle "far out" for many American palates, such dishes as teriyaki (steak, pork or chicken marinated in soy sauce and grilled), shiwo-yaki (pork or chicken broiled with salt and served with a soy and lemon sauce), as well as the familiar tempura and sukiyaki, have an immediate and almost universal appeal.
(It's not mentioned here -- ed.)
5 December 1975, New York (NY) Times, "Restaurant Reviews: A Neotraditional Japanese 'Farmhouse' That Delights in Good Food and Service" by John Canady, pg. 55, col. 2:
(Robata, 30 East 61st Street. -- ed.)
Among the appetizers (we give prices of full portions here - you get smaller poritons with dinners) we had an excellent negimaki - beef wrapped around scallions with teriyaki sauce ($2.75).
23 December 1977, Valley News (Van Nuys, CA), pg. 41, col. 2:
Inagiku Menu Highlights
9th Floor, Bonaventure Hotel
5th And Figueroa, Downtown Los Angeles
(...) negimayaki, $2..50 (...)
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Negima-yaki, tender beef roll-ups wrapped around scallions and broiled in a soy marinade, were lovely and firm one night, but at another time were much too soft and drowned in sauce.
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April 8, 2019
New Jersey 4 @ Northeast 3 (OT) – The 2018-19 NAHL regular season came to a close on Sunday as the New Jersey Titans defeated the Northeast Generals, 4-3 win overtime. Titans forward Ryan Naumovski scored twice and had an assist, including the game-winning goal.
The 1st period was active, with each team scoring twice. Brad Zona scored his first NAHL goal to get the scoring started for the Titans, but that was answered by a goal from Northeast's Svet Kuchynski. Eric Manoukian then put the visitors ahead 2-1 with his 4th goal of the season, but with just :19 seconds remaining in the period, Liam McCanney scored to knot the game for the Generals.
After a scoreless 2nd period, the Titans took a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period on Naumovski's 15th goal of the season. However, the Generals managed to tie the game with under a minute remaining in regulation as McCanney scored again for his second goal of the game.
In the overtime, the Titans converted on a 4 on 3 power play as Naumovski poked home a loose rebound after a shot from Gavin Gulash for the game-winner.
Titans goalie Dalton Jerzak made 31 saves to pick up the win in his NAHL debut, while Marko Sturma took the loss, making 42 saves.


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Intermittent Fasting refers to the fasting done weekly or monthly or for any other vedic remedy which has been taught by us for many decades now. Recently Pranav Gupta forwarded this article from Harvard.
Harvard study shows how intermittent fasting may lead to a longer, healthier life
by Tina Fey
When it comes to living a healthy life, I'm sure you've heard enough about vitamin supplements and fad diets for one lifetime. But if you're looking for a science-backed strategy that you can start doing today, then you'll love this new finding. Harvard scientists have published a research study in the journal Cell Metabolism that reveals the effect intermittent fasting has on the aging process. Before we get into those incredible findings, let's discuss what intermittent fasting means.
What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a way of eating. It is comprised of eating within a given window and not eating in a given window.
Typically, people fast for several hours a day, up to 16 hours a day in some cases. This is usually done by skipping breakfast in the morning after eating the final meal of the day on the previous day.
There is also a pattern of intermittent fasting that involves going 24 hours without food up to two times per week.
Why would someone participate in fasting?
While fasting might seem extreme to people who eat on a strict schedule, such as 3 meals a day plus 3 snacks a day, the truth is that fasting has been a part of cultures all over the world for as long as anyone can remember.
Why? Because it was used in religious practices as a mode of penitence as well as a golden opportunity for reflection and introspection.
But recently, intermittent fasting has caught the attention of scientists. Several studies have found that intermittent fasting changes the functions of cells, genes and hormones in a positive way.
And now, a new Harvard study has found something rather interesting in regards to aging.
What did Harvard Scientists find?
The study conducted by Harvard scientists found that when food was restricted from worm's diets, their mitochondria seemed to resist breaking down longer than those worms who were fed regularly.
The mitochondria are parts of the cell that provide energy to the cell in which they are housed. As we age, these mitochondria lose their ability to produce that energy and our bodies break down.
But scientists were able to keep the mitochondrial networks in a "youthful state"
According to associate professor of genetic and complex diseases at Harvard and author of the study, this is a great step in understanding the benefits of fasting:
"Although previous work has shown how intermittent fasting can slow aging, we are only beginning to understand the underlying biology..our work shows how crucial the plasticity of mitochondria networks is for the benefits of fasting. If we lock mitochondria in one state, we completely block the effects of fasting or dietary restriction on longevity."
This comes on the back of plenty of other findings
This isn't the first time scientific studies have found benefits to intermittent fasting. Scientists conclude that several things happen in your body when you don't eat for a while.
For example, your body initiates important cellular repair process and changes hormone levels to make stored body fat more accessible.
This helps people lose weight, reduce insulin resistance and inflammation in the body.
In fact, studies have found that intermittent fasting may also be beneficial for heart health, and may help prevent Alzheimer's Disease.
Other benefits of intermittent fasting include helping to reduce brain fog.
Have you ever felt light-headed or dizzy after a big meal? Besides wanting to unbutton your pants after eating so much, fasting can help your body burn more calories and fat, which can help you think clearer.
Because you are not fixated on food or your next meal, you might find that you are better able to concentrate on tasks at hand.
It's amazing how much food consumes our lives. Not just the food we eat, but the food we are exposed to on a daily basis, how much our social lives revolve around food, and how much we think about food.
What are the risks of intermittent fasting?
When done properly, the risks of intermittent fasting are few and far between. It's important to keep an eye on energy levels as you are fasting and be sure to drink plenty of water.
If you get dehydrated, you might find yourself making friends with an IV at a hospital. The human body can go for a long time without food – despite the pain we feel when we are "starving."
Most of us don't really know what starving feels like, and the truth is that most of us would last a really long time before "starving" to death.
But we do need water. And plenty of it. So if you are going to engage in fasting, be sure to get plenty of fluids in during the hours you are not eating solid food. Water won't just keep you healthy; it will help to fight off some of that hunger you might feel.


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After the untimely death of her husband, Danielle, relocates her family. As her heart and faith begin to heal and grow an old secret ignites a rippling effect, forcing her to realize that truth is the only thing that will set them all free.
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Letter of 22 April 1951
Each country must create its own active corps of servants; and it is only right and proper that the German youth should do the lion's share of their work, and not permit other people to do it for them. He feels that the German Bahá'í young people have made great progress during the last few years, and prays that they may continue to do so; and he urges you all to concentrate your efforts on this important branch of Bahá'í activity; namely, consolidating and strengthening the activities of the young men and women enrolled in the Cause of God in that country.


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While Japanese restaurants have undergone strict sanitary measures, the solution seems to have been found to keep their customers.
Over 1,000 frozen takeaway food vending machines have been installed in Japan.
To compensate for the loss of traffic, distributors allow customers to serve themselves. The Ringer Hut company, for example, offers six types of frozen meals in its vending machine, located in front of its restaurant.
These dishes are ready to be eaten in two minutes and have enabled the brand to increase its sales of frozen meals by two and a half.
The chain, now with distributors in 25 restaurants, plans to install 55 within a year.
This type of service, frozen food vending machines, has significant room for growth. In Japan, there are 2.5 million machines for soft drinks, but only 70,000 machines serving meals. In the United States, for example, there are 3 million beverage machines and 1.5 million meal machines.
Also, Japan can take advantage of its low crime rate to install these vending machines outdoors, unlike other countries.
If you're having trouble eating your ramen with your chopsticks, don't worry.
The Japanese, always so innovative, have designed cutlery specific to the tasting of Japanese noodles. It is a kind of fork-spoon.
This allows both to recover noodles, but also toppings and the broth that accompanies everything. There are several types of cutlery, depending on the budget. The best known, from the Sugakiya brand, are available at a price of 1,980 yen (nearly 15 euros). The "Scoon" fork, which can be found in the Daiso store, is only 110 yen (0.76 euros).
Nagano Prefecture, which hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998, is world famous for winter sports enthusiasts.
Every year, during the winter season, another attraction brings travelers together: twenty igloos in the Kamakura village. These are more precisely restaurants-igloos. There, a local meal is served: noroshi nabe (fondue made from miso, vegetables and pork).
Lunch is served for 3,700 yen (about 28 euros) and dinner is 4,200 yen (32 euros). This concept ends at the end of February, giving way to rice fields in the following seasons.
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Bill Rice wanted to change.
He weighed 242 pounds and had a 46-inch waist; however, his motivation for living a healthy life came from losing a younger sister to diabetes, the countrys seventh-leading cause of death.
He called the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) and enrolled in its Total Wellness course. With the aid of health department dietitians and the support of his wife, Rice chose healthy food and became more active.
Six years after attending his first class, Rice weighs between 170 and 175 pounds, but more importantly, he overcame unhealthy behaviors. He said the free health and wellness program saved his life. Now, Rice volunteers with the course. He encourages others to follow the advice of the health department staff and not give up.
It was all kinds of things, Rice said of the different guidance shared by program dietitians. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Drink more water. Exercise at least a half-hour a day. What clicked more than anything else was filling out that food diary. I absolutely hated doing that.
With each course, instructors set a class goal for every participant to lose 5 percent of their body weight. Additionally, students set individual goals, like drinking more water, nixing snacking between meals, cutting back on sugar or developing exercise routines. Dietitians hold them responsible by reviewing food diaries and exercise plans.
It was all very positive feedback, Rice said, and he gave an example. They would write, make wiser choices, if you wrote down you ate eight candy bars for lunch.
Rice is not the first Total Wellness success story and will not be the last, said Jennifer Like, an OCCHD dietitian. The organization first offered the Total Wellness courses in 2007.
Last year, 1,200 people participated, shedding a combined total of 5,600 pounds.
Just by losing a few pounds, you can have a big impact in your risk of diabetes and heart disease, Like said. Its not something that has to change your entire life. You just have to do a little bit better, but youve made a significant impact on your health.
OCCHD is one of many health agencies educating and promoting healthy lifestyles in the state. Its no easy feat, as Oklahoma consistently ranks toward the bottom nationally in key health status indicators, including diabetes and heart disease. In December, The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that promotes better health care practices and supports independent research of health care issues, ranked Oklahoma next to last in a national health report. Only Mississippi ranked lower in the study examining 42 health indicators.
Specifically, the Sooner state ranked No. 48 in healthy lives, which looked at preventable premature deaths. Rates of diabetes and hypertension, or high blood pressure, were examined.
The Total Wellness course serves as a prevention tool and is offered at seven to 10 locations across Oklahoma County every four months. One is taught in Spanish. Each draws 40 to 50 participants, and Like said its not uncommon for the health department to create a waiting list due to high demand.
Over eight weeks, Total Wellness participants learn about a picture-perfect meal, how to eat healthy when dining out, physical activity and developing the right state of mind to change unhealthy behavior. The program follows guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association.
While the information presented is accessible through a number of health books and websites, the course holds students accountable and classmates develop a support system to help each other. Many meet after class for 30-minute walks.
You realize you are not in the struggle alone, Like said. Everyone in the room is doing the same thing. Hearing what others are doing makes it more attainable.
For those with documented heart disease, OCCHD offers a two-pronged approach to improving health. Participants enroll in Total Wellness but could also qualify for the My Heart program.
Aundria Goree, OCCHD community health administrator, said the two-year-old program helps county residents who are already at risk significantly lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants report lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels after completing the program, offered through a partnership with OU Physicians and North Rock Pharmacy.
Often, OU Physicians staff will refer clients to My Heart. Few residents come forward asking about the program. Goree believes many in the community especially those without health insurance or who dont visit a primary care doctor are not aware of their risk. Many Oklahomans have heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the state, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Its the silent killer, Goree said about heart disease, which is the term for all diseases and conditions that affect the heart. You really dont know you have it unless youre screened.
Typically, there are no symptoms with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, which is why health workers refer to it as the silent killer. For those who know their personal risk, there are prevention measures that My Heart offers residents who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar or are overweight.
My Heart utilizes a preventative and clinical care approach. At no cost, participants receive lab tests, medication and physician visits quarterly over a 12-month period. Additionally, community health workers visit and call students to ensure they are sticking with the plan and ask about their Total Wellness participation.
In late November, all residents of Oklahoma County were invited to participate in My Heart. Previously, the program only worked with residents from ZIP codes with high rates of heart disease.
Goree encouraged interested residents to call about the program. All individuals are screened at no cost before being admitted to the program. Those without health insurance can qualify.
We can make a difference in all of Oklahoma County, Goree said. We dont want this program to be untapped. We want to share the wealth.
Print Headline: Healthy start, The local health department tackles two dangerous conditions: heart disease and diabetes.