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"When you hear hoofbeats, consider zebras"
The Big Apple NETs Support Group is sad to report that we lost one of our founding members in late October this year. Beth Ripston, a warm, funny, intelligent and generous lady, died on October 28, 2018, after living with neuroendocrine cancer since 2010. As someone who faced metastatic disease from the time of her diagnosis, Beth dealt valiantly with the challenges that brings. Years of Sandostatin treatment followed, as well as a debulking surgery in 2013 to reduce her tumor load, numerous treatments to stop the progression of metastases, and participation in a clinical trial of PRRT at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Like so many other metastatic NETs patients, she and her doctors successfully pushed back on the growth of her tumors – each treatment working for a time – until they just didn’t any more.
Beth accepted palliative care and hospice with the same courage and resolve that characterized how she dealt with this disease for the last eight years of her life. In the way she died, facing death head on, Beth showed us how to live: grab every minute of joy in life, show your love for your family and friends, and don’t give up until you’re out of options. In the last few months of her life, Beth spent time chatting with a friend and taking in the beauty of Riverside Park, and also enjoyed a trip to City Island for a leisurely, sunny lunch by the water. And less than two weeks before she died, Beth attended a support group meeting with all of us.
As part of her determination to live life fully, Beth used her skills from a successful 33-year career in financial services to support the work of the NET Tumor Research Foundation by serving on its Audit and Investment Committee for several years. For those wishing to honor Beth’s life, memorial donations may be made to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, 321 Columbus Ave., Suite 5R, Boston, MA 02116, or visit www.netrf.org.
We will miss you, Beth.
This month we welcome Eve Easton, RN, MSc, BSc (Hons), OCN, CHPN, a Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator for Supportive Oncology in the Ruttenberg Cancer Center.
© 2019 Big Apple Neuroendocrine Tumor Support Group. The information contained in this website is intended for general educational and discussion purposes only, and is not intended or implied to dispense medical or diagnostic advice. This website should not be relied on by individuals as a substitute for consultation with qualified health care professionals. Your use of this website acknowledges your acceptance and understanding of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to them, please do not use this website.

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"when you hear hoofbeats, consider zebras"
the big apple nets support group is sad to report that we lost one of our founding members in late october this year. beth ripston, a warm, funny, intelligent and generous lady, died on october 28, 2018, after living with neuroendocrine cancer since 2010. as someone who faced metastatic disease from the time of her diagnosis, beth dealt valiantly with the challenges that brings. years of sandostatin treatment followed, as well as a debulking surgery in 2013 to reduce her tumor load, numerous treatments to stop the progression of metastases, and participation in a clinical trial of prrt at memorial sloan kettering. like so many other metastatic nets patients, she and her doctors successfully pushed back on the growth of her tumors – each treatment working for a time – until they just didn’t any more.
beth accepted palliative care and hospice with the same courage and resolve that characterized how she dealt with this disease for the last eight years of her life. in the way she died, facing death head on, beth showed us how to live: grab every minute of joy in life, show your love for your family and friends, and don’t give up until you’re out of options. in the last few months of her life, beth spent time chatting with a friend and taking in the beauty of riverside park, and also enjoyed a trip to city island for a leisurely, sunny lunch by the water. and less than two weeks before she died, beth attended a support group meeting with all of us.
as part of her determination to live life fully, beth used her skills from a successful 33-year career in financial services to support the work of the net tumor research foundation by serving on its audit and investment committee for several years. for those wishing to honor beth’s life, memorial donations may be made to the neuroendocrine tumor research foundation, 321 columbus ave., suite 5r, boston, ma 02116, or visit www.netrf.org.
we will miss you, beth.
this month we welcome eve easton, rn, msc, bsc (hons), ocn, chpn, a palliative care clinical coordinator for supportive oncology in the ruttenberg cancer center.
© 2019 big apple neuroendocrine tumor support group. the information contained in this website is intended for general educational and discussion purposes only, and is not intended or implied to dispense medical or diagnostic advice. this website should not be relied on by individuals as a substitute for consultation with qualified health care professionals. your use of this website acknowledges your acceptance and understanding of these terms and conditions. if you do not agree to them, please do not use this website.


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Edited by Shawn The Whisky Hunter, 01 February 2013 - 05:14 PM.
Janky done fucked up y'all.
THIS IS ACCURATE UP TO TELEUTEDPU.
I knew I should've read the other counts...dammit & thank you!
AND I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT, TOO, IF IT WEREN'T FOR YOU MEDDLING KIDS!

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edited by janky, 01 february 2013 - 02:54 pm.
edited by shawn the whisky hunter, 01 february 2013 - 05:14 pm.
janky done fucked up y'all.
this is accurate up to teleutedpu.
i knew i should've read the other counts...dammit & thank you!
and i would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!


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This a phenomenal place! Residents are well taken care of and most importantly, the staff are amazing! Highly recommend for loved ones who enjoy community and keeping busy with daily activities!
Heartland Care Center was reviewed by Medicare to have a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Medicare determines the expected staffing time per resident per day depending on level of care the residents of Heartland Care Center require. It is important to compare the reported time to expected time for a single facility instead of comparing the amount of time per resident of two facilities. Learn why.

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this a phenomenal place! residents are well taken care of and most importantly, the staff are amazing! highly recommend for loved ones who enjoy community and keeping busy with daily activities!
heartland care center was reviewed by medicare to have a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
medicare determines the expected staffing time per resident per day depending on level of care the residents of heartland care center require. it is important to compare the reported time to expected time for a single facility instead of comparing the amount of time per resident of two facilities. learn why.


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It’s international. Good fruit, fish and shellfish. We recommend that you try the local specialties.
Sono considerati bambini dagli 0 ai 17 anni.

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it’s international. good fruit, fish and shellfish. we recommend that you try the local specialties.
sono considerati bambini dagli 0 ai 17 anni.


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There are times when Houston receives international attention and we are all very proud. We welcomed those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Just three years ago, our Astros made it to the World Series (I forget who won ...) And, let's be honest, what is one of the first words you think of when you see an astronaut? But then, there are other moments when some residents of the Houston area makes us all cringe. One of those instances happened in March when three teens were charged with the misdemeanor of abusing a corpse. The reason the young men found it necessary to disturb the long-resting skeleton? They wanted to use the skull as a bong.
According to Texas law, a person is guilty of abusing a corpse if he "without legal authority, knowingly disinters, disturbs, damages, dissects, in whole or in part, carries away, or treats in an offensive manner a human corpse." In the particular case involving these fine Houston youth, the corpse disturbed was that of an eleven-year-old boy who was buried in 1921.
One of the teens, Kevin Wade Jones, pleaded guilty to the charge yesterday and is now preparing to spend 240 days in county jail. Perhaps it's fitting that Jones is the first of the trio to admit to the crime, as it was his discussion with police that led to the grave site investigation. Jones was being questioned about a stolen credit card when he decided that the moment was right to share his other illegal activity as well. Was an attempt at distraction? Certainly after someone tells me, "I ripped the head off a dead person to smoke some dope," I might forget about the video games purchased with someone else's MasterCard.
We have criminal defense attorneys on stand by at Bertolino LLP who are ready to deal with any unusual charges you may be facing. Please feel free to get in touch with us at our Austin, Houston, or San Antonio office if we can be of service to you.

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there are times when houston receives international attention and we are all very proud. we welcomed those displaced by hurricane katrina. just three years ago, our astros made it to the world series (i forget who won ...) and, let's be honest, what is one of the first words you think of when you see an astronaut? but then, there are other moments when some residents of the houston area makes us all cringe. one of those instances happened in march when three teens were charged with the misdemeanor of abusing a corpse. the reason the young men found it necessary to disturb the long-resting skeleton? they wanted to use the skull as a bong.
according to texas law, a person is guilty of abusing a corpse if he "without legal authority, knowingly disinters, disturbs, damages, dissects, in whole or in part, carries away, or treats in an offensive manner a human corpse." in the particular case involving these fine houston youth, the corpse disturbed was that of an eleven-year-old boy who was buried in 1921.
one of the teens, kevin wade jones, pleaded guilty to the charge yesterday and is now preparing to spend 240 days in county jail. perhaps it's fitting that jones is the first of the trio to admit to the crime, as it was his discussion with police that led to the grave site investigation. jones was being questioned about a stolen credit card when he decided that the moment was right to share his other illegal activity as well. was an attempt at distraction? certainly after someone tells me, "i ripped the head off a dead person to smoke some dope," i might forget about the video games purchased with someone else's mastercard.
we have criminal defense attorneys on stand by at bertolino llp who are ready to deal with any unusual charges you may be facing. please feel free to get in touch with us at our austin, houston, or san antonio office if we can be of service to you.


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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby carriage! The arrival of a bundle of joy is one of the most exciting events in a parent's life. We want you to celebrate Mom, Dad and Baby (or babies) in style! Start the occasion off the right way with baby shower invitations that set the tone of the occasion.
The below baby shower etiquette guide will help you choose the perfect invitation, give you advice on registry information, a mailing timeline for when to send out your invitations, advice on sending out thank you notes, suggestions for baby shower themes, games and more.

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first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby carriage! the arrival of a bundle of joy is one of the most exciting events in a parent's life. we want you to celebrate mom, dad and baby (or babies) in style! start the occasion off the right way with baby shower invitations that set the tone of the occasion.
the below baby shower etiquette guide will help you choose the perfect invitation, give you advice on registry information, a mailing timeline for when to send out your invitations, advice on sending out thank you notes, suggestions for baby shower themes, games and more.


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How well do Waldorf graduates do on standard tests? How well do Waldorf high school graduates do in college?
What kind of education do Waldorf teachers have?
While requirements within individual schools may vary, as a rule Class Teachers will have both a university degree and teaching certification from a recognized Waldorf teacher education college or institute. Some Waldorf education programs can also grant B.A. and M.A. degrees in conjunction with Waldorf teaching certification. Typically, the course of study for teachers is from two to three years and includes practice teaching in a Waldorf school under the supervision of experienced Waldorf teachers. Teachers must also satisfy whatever state credential and licensing requirements might apply.
How does Waldorf deal with kids that don’t get it academically?
Waldorf schools hesitate to categorize children, particularly in terms such as “slow” or “gifted”. A given child’s weaknesses in one area, whether cognitive, emotional or physical, will usually be balanced by strengths in another area. It is the teacher’s job to try to bring the child’s whole being into balance.
In the sense of subscribing to the beliefs of a particular religious denomination or sect, no. Waldorf schools, however, tend to be spiritually oriented and are based out of a generally Christian perspective. The historic festivals of Christianity, and of other major religions as well, are observed in the class rooms and in school assemblies.
All photos are provided by our partnering Russian Waldorf School "Live School"
*Published with permission by waldorfanswers.org. | **Published with permission by steinerwaldorf.org.

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how well do waldorf graduates do on standard tests? how well do waldorf high school graduates do in college?
what kind of education do waldorf teachers have?
while requirements within individual schools may vary, as a rule class teachers will have both a university degree and teaching certification from a recognized waldorf teacher education college or institute. some waldorf education programs can also grant b.a. and m.a. degrees in conjunction with waldorf teaching certification. typically, the course of study for teachers is from two to three years and includes practice teaching in a waldorf school under the supervision of experienced waldorf teachers. teachers must also satisfy whatever state credential and licensing requirements might apply.
how does waldorf deal with kids that don’t get it academically?
waldorf schools hesitate to categorize children, particularly in terms such as “slow” or “gifted”. a given child’s weaknesses in one area, whether cognitive, emotional or physical, will usually be balanced by strengths in another area. it is the teacher’s job to try to bring the child’s whole being into balance.
in the sense of subscribing to the beliefs of a particular religious denomination or sect, no. waldorf schools, however, tend to be spiritually oriented and are based out of a generally christian perspective. the historic festivals of christianity, and of other major religions as well, are observed in the class rooms and in school assemblies.
all photos are provided by our partnering russian waldorf school "live school"
*published with permission by waldorfanswers.org. | **published with permission by steinerwaldorf.org.


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The Document Transmittal form is on the Administrators Home page. As a reminder, document transmittal forms should be submitted to Human Resources for ALL new hires, rehires, transfers, benefits status changes, and terminations (along with changes in coverage). Employees may not be able to access the benefits portal, MyEnroll.com if benefits status updates are needed. For Qualified Life Events, employees access MyEnroll.com (no transmittal form is needed).
Welcome to all the new employees in the Archdiocese of Chicago! We hope that you enjoy your time here at the Archdiocese and Human Resources wants you to know that we are always here to answer your questions. The HR website has a great deal of information regarding benefits and employee relations but if you can't find what you are looking for, just head up to the "Home" tab and click on "Contact Us." We are here Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 4:45 PM to answer your questions.
Take a moment to setup your login on our Benefits Portal, MyEnroll, by going to www.myenroll.com, and follow the steps under "Request a User ID and Password." Step-by-step instructions are also found HERE.

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the document transmittal form is on the administrators home page. as a reminder, document transmittal forms should be submitted to human resources for all new hires, rehires, transfers, benefits status changes, and terminations (along with changes in coverage). employees may not be able to access the benefits portal, myenroll.com if benefits status updates are needed. for qualified life events, employees access myenroll.com (no transmittal form is needed).
welcome to all the new employees in the archdiocese of chicago! we hope that you enjoy your time here at the archdiocese and human resources wants you to know that we are always here to answer your questions. the hr website has a great deal of information regarding benefits and employee relations but if you can't find what you are looking for, just head up to the "home" tab and click on "contact us." we are here monday - friday from 9 am to 4:45 pm to answer your questions.
take a moment to setup your login on our benefits portal, myenroll, by going to www.myenroll.com, and follow the steps under "request a user id and password." step-by-step instructions are also found here.


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Ron and Maggie Tear Photography: Above All.
Another in the series of images of this stunning mountain. Taken whilst on an ice field walk above Zermatt.
Snowfield above Zermatt, 11,000ft, Switzerland, Europe.

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ron and maggie tear photography: above all.
another in the series of images of this stunning mountain. taken whilst on an ice field walk above zermatt.
snowfield above zermatt, 11,000ft, switzerland, europe.


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There are 1 users using the Butterfly Senkoh-5.
Senkoh-5, not to be confused with Cinco de Mayo; these well-balanced penhold blades are for explosive close-to-the-table, fast-attacking shots. Rounded head. Hinoki outer plies with Balsa center ply. 21-layer handle. Black backside.
Great blade. Using Sriver EL on forehand and Solcion on back hand. Have 2 distinctive gear. Slow for touch shot and slow spinny loop. Very fast when loop and flat hit. Traditional penhold punch block is also very fast and aggressive. RPB also very spinny and fast. Only thing not happy with this blade is the short blade lenght. Short blade lenght make it a little difficult to cover wide ball and some time cause ball to hit finger when executing rpb. Hope Butterfly will make a version of Senkoh with Senkoh 5 wood construction but with longer blade surface. Make it 2 sided out of the box will be great also.
One of the best penhold blades I have come across next to the Cypress-S. This is my backup blade with Sriver on both sides.

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there are 1 users using the butterfly senkoh-5.
senkoh-5, not to be confused with cinco de mayo; these well-balanced penhold blades are for explosive close-to-the-table, fast-attacking shots. rounded head. hinoki outer plies with balsa center ply. 21-layer handle. black backside.
great blade. using sriver el on forehand and solcion on back hand. have 2 distinctive gear. slow for touch shot and slow spinny loop. very fast when loop and flat hit. traditional penhold punch block is also very fast and aggressive. rpb also very spinny and fast. only thing not happy with this blade is the short blade lenght. short blade lenght make it a little difficult to cover wide ball and some time cause ball to hit finger when executing rpb. hope butterfly will make a version of senkoh with senkoh 5 wood construction but with longer blade surface. make it 2 sided out of the box will be great also.
one of the best penhold blades i have come across next to the cypress-s. this is my backup blade with sriver on both sides.


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At the beginning of 2019 there will be some important changes in the Mission and Ministry Department following David Runcorn’s departure as Associate Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Warden of Readers.
Following a review of department roles, I am pleased to announces that Ian Bussell is to become the new Head of Ministerial Development. Ian will take the lead responsibility for all clergy ministerial development from curacy onwards. As a result he will be standing back as Diocesan Director of Ordinands, a post he has held for some seven years. Ian will hold this new role with that of deputy director of the Mission and Ministry Department, a post he shares with Pauline Godfrey who is also a deputy director.
I am also pleased to announce that, from 18 February 2019, Ann Sargent will be joining us as the new lead diocesan director of ordinands for Gloucester Diocese and Warden of Readers. Ann is taking over responsibilities previously shared between Ian Bussell and David Runcorn and will work closely with our wider team of associate DDOs.
Ann herself has been Rector of Long Ashton with Barrow Gurney and Flax Bourton on the edge of Bristol for the last thirteen years and has been Associate Director of Ordinands for the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Growing up in Yorkshire on the edge of the North York Moors, has left her with a love of walking windy hilltops and the sea. Ann previously worked as a nurse, health visitor and development worker in Oxford, York, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. She has a son who she’s just waved off to university, a daughter about to take her A levels and a golden retriever, lives in a house full of music, art materials, sports equipment, wellies and walking boots. Ann is particularly interested in how we as a church continue to respond to societal change and how we encourage and enable the people God is calling from all backgrounds to find their place in ministry within the Church of England.
We pray for Ann in her new role as Diocesan Director of Odinands and Warden of Readers; for Ian Bussell in his changing role as Head of Ministerial Development and Deputy Director of Mission and Ministry and for David as he enters a new season in his own life and ministry. There will be a welcome service for Ann in early March – details to follow.

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at the beginning of 2019 there will be some important changes in the mission and ministry department following david runcorn’s departure as associate diocesan director of ordinands and warden of readers.
following a review of department roles, i am pleased to announces that ian bussell is to become the new head of ministerial development. ian will take the lead responsibility for all clergy ministerial development from curacy onwards. as a result he will be standing back as diocesan director of ordinands, a post he has held for some seven years. ian will hold this new role with that of deputy director of the mission and ministry department, a post he shares with pauline godfrey who is also a deputy director.
i am also pleased to announce that, from 18 february 2019, ann sargent will be joining us as the new lead diocesan director of ordinands for gloucester diocese and warden of readers. ann is taking over responsibilities previously shared between ian bussell and david runcorn and will work closely with our wider team of associate ddos.
ann herself has been rector of long ashton with barrow gurney and flax bourton on the edge of bristol for the last thirteen years and has been associate director of ordinands for the diocese of bath and wells. growing up in yorkshire on the edge of the north york moors, has left her with a love of walking windy hilltops and the sea. ann previously worked as a nurse, health visitor and development worker in oxford, york, uganda and the democratic republic of congo. she has a son who she’s just waved off to university, a daughter about to take her a levels and a golden retriever, lives in a house full of music, art materials, sports equipment, wellies and walking boots. ann is particularly interested in how we as a church continue to respond to societal change and how we encourage and enable the people god is calling from all backgrounds to find their place in ministry within the church of england.
we pray for ann in her new role as diocesan director of odinands and warden of readers; for ian bussell in his changing role as head of ministerial development and deputy director of mission and ministry and for david as he enters a new season in his own life and ministry. there will be a welcome service for ann in early march – details to follow.


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Des Moines, Iowa The Cherkin study that has just appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine (October 8, 1998 issue) and appears to have taken the media by storm is an inaccurate and unfortunate representation of the patients who normally seek chiropractic care for low back pain. It underscores the dangers of generalizing the results of randomized clinical trials which themselves represent a specialized application of therapies under restrictions that are not necessarily indicative of either the actual therapists or patients whom they see. Worse, its design flaws are so numerous and serious, as will be summarized below, that its validity is compromised to the point of misleading the reader from what is actually shown in the trial.
One must be aware that several chiropractic techniques are applicable to the management of low back pain, some of which are low-force (Logan Basic Technique, Flexion-Distraction, use of a drop table, or traction). In this trial, only one high-velocity technique (side-posture) was applied and this may not be equally effective for all patients (particularly older people). Furthermore, important ancillary procedures that are intrinsic to the chiropractic visit appear to have been denied to patients; in particular, extension exercises were denied and patients most likely were not given any literature even though these two options might be considered part of a customary chiropractic regimen. The implication is that both these elements were only permitted in the other two arms (educational booklet and McKenzie method) of the trial reported. In short, chiropractic treatment in this particular trial appears to be only a pale shadow of the actual therapy administered to patients in the real world. The fact that back pain recurrences as reported by the authors were 50% by the end of the first year and 70% by the end of the second year confirms this point of view, not only for chiropractic but for the McKenzie physical therapy modality as well.
What was the purpose and what were the details of the arm of the trial involving the educational booklet? One is left wondering what form of therapy this is supposed to represent in real life, and whether any attention (and of what kind) was given to the patient in addition to this literature. Finally, no details of any kind are provided as to the presentation and actual content of the booklet.
No details are provided as to how patients were polled regarding their expectations of treatment, how the questioning was phrased, and whether the instrument was validated. The consequences of patient expectations have been given inadequate attention. Once patients were eligible to participate, how many refused to participate and for what reasons? The percentage of patients who had prior chiropractic care for low back pain appears to be substantially lower for those patients in the chiropractic arm (24%) than for either the McKenzie or medical booklet cohorts (35% and 40% respectively). Yet the authors themselves quote from another prominent investigation that "the British study found the benefits of chiropractic treatment to be most evident among patients who had previously been treated by chiropractors, a group presumably favorably inclined toward chiropractic care." Consequently, one can easily argue that the patients in the chiropractic cohort appear to be doomed to diminished outcomes.
Baseline values regarding severity among the three groups tested appear to create a bias in the outcomes. First, the chiropractic group shows the highest tendency in percentages of patients who, due to low back pain and prior to their therapy, encounter (a) greater than one day of bed rest (35% vs 24% and 22% for the McKenzie and booklet groups respectively), (b) more than one day of work lost (39% vs 41% and 30% for the McKenzie and booklet group), and (c) greater than one day of restricted activity (72% vs 65% and 52% for the McKenzie and booklet cohorts).
Second, the initial bothersome and Roland-Morris disability scores of 4 and 7-8 are substantially below the respective values of 6-7 and 10 which are more frequently observed in trials involving significant low back pain. This means that any observed changes are compressed within an artificially narrow range and that statistical variations become more disruptive. The effect of both of these aberrations is to compromise the monitoring of back pain resolution.
Sufficient details regarding patient compliance are lacking. In addition, there would appear to be a wide variance between the percentage of patients therapists considered to be the level of compliance (55%) as opposed to what patients in at least the McKenzie groups have reported (78%). What were the levels recorded in both the chiropractic and booklet groups? How, when, and how often was the question posed to study subjects? Since compliance is closely linked to satisfaction and has a major bearing on outcomes, this issue cannot be ignored.
There is no way to draw a meaningful conclusion from the cost data as presented.
Requisite statistics regarding costs are totally ignored, such that one cannot assess whether costs follow a normal distribution or are skewed (and to different extents) in each of the three regarding modalities. Furthermore, it is incomprehensible that the HMO costs regarding laboratory services, medications, and radiology should constitute 50% of the chiropractic bill when the norm within the United States indicates that about 80% of chiropractic costs are borne within the therapist s office and 20% are allocated to external services while precisely the opposite distribution of percentages is observed in the offices of allopathic physicians.
The grounds for exclusion and symptoms of sciatica were not provided. In addition, patients attitudes towards provider groups should have been assessed for inclusion in the trial as these would have significant impact upon both their compliance and outcomes.
In summary, the study is a poor representation of therapies as applied to the live patient in the physician s office. If left unanswered, these inquiries would appear to be of sufficient import as to render the data seriously compromised and the study as a whole unreliable. It would be a grievous error at this point to accept the study as Gospel and the authors are invited to respond.
The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) is the largest not-for-profit chiropractic organization devoted solely to the funding and distribution of chiropractic research. For more information on FCER, please call (800)637-6244.

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des moines, iowa the cherkin study that has just appeared in the new england journal of medicine (october 8, 1998 issue) and appears to have taken the media by storm is an inaccurate and unfortunate representation of the patients who normally seek chiropractic care for low back pain. it underscores the dangers of generalizing the results of randomized clinical trials which themselves represent a specialized application of therapies under restrictions that are not necessarily indicative of either the actual therapists or patients whom they see. worse, its design flaws are so numerous and serious, as will be summarized below, that its validity is compromised to the point of misleading the reader from what is actually shown in the trial.
one must be aware that several chiropractic techniques are applicable to the management of low back pain, some of which are low-force (logan basic technique, flexion-distraction, use of a drop table, or traction). in this trial, only one high-velocity technique (side-posture) was applied and this may not be equally effective for all patients (particularly older people). furthermore, important ancillary procedures that are intrinsic to the chiropractic visit appear to have been denied to patients; in particular, extension exercises were denied and patients most likely were not given any literature even though these two options might be considered part of a customary chiropractic regimen. the implication is that both these elements were only permitted in the other two arms (educational booklet and mckenzie method) of the trial reported. in short, chiropractic treatment in this particular trial appears to be only a pale shadow of the actual therapy administered to patients in the real world. the fact that back pain recurrences as reported by the authors were 50% by the end of the first year and 70% by the end of the second year confirms this point of view, not only for chiropractic but for the mckenzie physical therapy modality as well.
what was the purpose and what were the details of the arm of the trial involving the educational booklet? one is left wondering what form of therapy this is supposed to represent in real life, and whether any attention (and of what kind) was given to the patient in addition to this literature. finally, no details of any kind are provided as to the presentation and actual content of the booklet.
no details are provided as to how patients were polled regarding their expectations of treatment, how the questioning was phrased, and whether the instrument was validated. the consequences of patient expectations have been given inadequate attention. once patients were eligible to participate, how many refused to participate and for what reasons? the percentage of patients who had prior chiropractic care for low back pain appears to be substantially lower for those patients in the chiropractic arm (24%) than for either the mckenzie or medical booklet cohorts (35% and 40% respectively). yet the authors themselves quote from another prominent investigation that "the british study found the benefits of chiropractic treatment to be most evident among patients who had previously been treated by chiropractors, a group presumably favorably inclined toward chiropractic care." consequently, one can easily argue that the patients in the chiropractic cohort appear to be doomed to diminished outcomes.
baseline values regarding severity among the three groups tested appear to create a bias in the outcomes. first, the chiropractic group shows the highest tendency in percentages of patients who, due to low back pain and prior to their therapy, encounter (a) greater than one day of bed rest (35% vs 24% and 22% for the mckenzie and booklet groups respectively), (b) more than one day of work lost (39% vs 41% and 30% for the mckenzie and booklet group), and (c) greater than one day of restricted activity (72% vs 65% and 52% for the mckenzie and booklet cohorts).
second, the initial bothersome and roland-morris disability scores of 4 and 7-8 are substantially below the respective values of 6-7 and 10 which are more frequently observed in trials involving significant low back pain. this means that any observed changes are compressed within an artificially narrow range and that statistical variations become more disruptive. the effect of both of these aberrations is to compromise the monitoring of back pain resolution.
sufficient details regarding patient compliance are lacking. in addition, there would appear to be a wide variance between the percentage of patients therapists considered to be the level of compliance (55%) as opposed to what patients in at least the mckenzie groups have reported (78%). what were the levels recorded in both the chiropractic and booklet groups? how, when, and how often was the question posed to study subjects? since compliance is closely linked to satisfaction and has a major bearing on outcomes, this issue cannot be ignored.
there is no way to draw a meaningful conclusion from the cost data as presented.
requisite statistics regarding costs are totally ignored, such that one cannot assess whether costs follow a normal distribution or are skewed (and to different extents) in each of the three regarding modalities. furthermore, it is incomprehensible that the hmo costs regarding laboratory services, medications, and radiology should constitute 50% of the chiropractic bill when the norm within the united states indicates that about 80% of chiropractic costs are borne within the therapist s office and 20% are allocated to external services while precisely the opposite distribution of percentages is observed in the offices of allopathic physicians.
the grounds for exclusion and symptoms of sciatica were not provided. in addition, patients attitudes towards provider groups should have been assessed for inclusion in the trial as these would have significant impact upon both their compliance and outcomes.
in summary, the study is a poor representation of therapies as applied to the live patient in the physician s office. if left unanswered, these inquiries would appear to be of sufficient import as to render the data seriously compromised and the study as a whole unreliable. it would be a grievous error at this point to accept the study as gospel and the authors are invited to respond.
the foundation for chiropractic education and research (fcer) is the largest not-for-profit chiropractic organization devoted solely to the funding and distribution of chiropractic research. for more information on fcer, please call (800)637-6244.


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The Kingdom Vision: Start here.
This is the vision of the website and my vision for the church of the 21st century. I also include my personal journey of discovery from Dispensationalism to Kingdom Vision.
All over the world the Spirit is moving...700 million Charismatic evangelicals and growing. Why would the Lordd want to take us out of the world when we are winning?
My new vision of the Kingdom of God built on seven basic premises.

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the kingdom vision: start here.
this is the vision of the website and my vision for the church of the 21st century. i also include my personal journey of discovery from dispensationalism to kingdom vision.
all over the world the spirit is moving...700 million charismatic evangelicals and growing. why would the lordd want to take us out of the world when we are winning?
my new vision of the kingdom of god built on seven basic premises.


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On this page convert EUR to AUD using live currency rates as of 19/04/2019 05:37. Includes a live currency converter, handy conversion table, last 7 days exchange rate history and some live Euros to Australian Dollars charts. Invert these currencies?
Looking to make a Euro Australian Dollar international money transfer? Currency UK recommend TorFX as our preferred currency provider.

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on this page convert eur to aud using live currency rates as of 19/04/2019 05:37. includes a live currency converter, handy conversion table, last 7 days exchange rate history and some live euros to australian dollars charts. invert these currencies?
looking to make a euro australian dollar international money transfer? currency uk recommend torfx as our preferred currency provider.


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Check out our friend Captain Obvious' adult big wheels on Jimmy Fallon!
Read more about Check out our friend Captain Obvious' adult big wheels on Jimmy Fallon!
Check out the latest pictures from Big Wheel Skiing!

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check out our friend captain obvious' adult big wheels on jimmy fallon!
read more about check out our friend captain obvious' adult big wheels on jimmy fallon!
check out the latest pictures from big wheel skiing!


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The compassionate funeral directors at Haught Funeral Home provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements.
From casket choices to funeral flowers, the funeral directors at Haught Funeral Home will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service.
Our family is proud to offer superior service at a competitive price. Our experienced staff is ready to serve you with compassion and respect.

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the compassionate funeral directors at haught funeral home provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements.
from casket choices to funeral flowers, the funeral directors at haught funeral home will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service.
our family is proud to offer superior service at a competitive price. our experienced staff is ready to serve you with compassion and respect.


text: Store Locator Systems with Custom Builds that works thru Google Map API s with no Monthly Payment Requirement. Java and PHP Support with unlimited Input Full Custom Design on many function with %100 SEO compatible code built. Mobile and Desktop compatible responsive design and coding. Unlimited locations input with google analytics conversion tracking so I can follow up if somebody clicked any information as goal.

lowercased: store locator systems with custom builds that works thru google map api s with no monthly payment requirement. java and php support with unlimited input full custom design on many function with %100 seo compatible code built. mobile and desktop compatible responsive design and coding. unlimited locations input with google analytics conversion tracking so i can follow up if somebody clicked any information as goal.


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The final shooting was an interview with nutritionist Pooja where I learnt alot from her about her opinions on raw food diet. Before the shoot, she shared openly about her views on raw food diet and how this diet might not suit everyone and I had to agree with her because this diet isn’t for everyone as some of us might not adapt well especially if we go to extreme. That explains why I try to keep it a balance by not going fully raw and not being too restrictive with my diet.
But one of the useful advice she gave is to include one or two raw meals per day as eating raw foods like fruits and vegetables do have its benefits.
Filming the last bits of the scene!
I must say that it is a fruitful and eye-opening experience so far but I have learnt a lot about filming and being on camera now. And this really helps me a lot in my future shoots like the YouTube video I did for Summer’s Eve. Do stay tune for that too!
Watch it on Toggle here!

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the final shooting was an interview with nutritionist pooja where i learnt alot from her about her opinions on raw food diet. before the shoot, she shared openly about her views on raw food diet and how this diet might not suit everyone and i had to agree with her because this diet isn’t for everyone as some of us might not adapt well especially if we go to extreme. that explains why i try to keep it a balance by not going fully raw and not being too restrictive with my diet.
but one of the useful advice she gave is to include one or two raw meals per day as eating raw foods like fruits and vegetables do have its benefits.
filming the last bits of the scene!
i must say that it is a fruitful and eye-opening experience so far but i have learnt a lot about filming and being on camera now. and this really helps me a lot in my future shoots like the youtube video i did for summer’s eve. do stay tune for that too!
watch it on toggle here!


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Gifts from Enola compose some stormy, watery post-rock with From Fathoms, their second full-length. That's not to say this is a watered-down representation of the style, but rather the sort that cascades, flows and abrupts unpredictably to both immediate and lasting effect.
Like early This Will Destroy You, the band often like to fake early climaxes, with a sudden rush of sound swelling only a minute into opener "Benthos" and followup "Weightless Frame." But things gradually dial down so things can be built back up again, with an eclectic ambition at that. The act's mathy tendencies is present in "Benthos," as a jarring change occurs just prior to the three-minute mark before guitars collide and froth, with gravelly screamed vocals, utilized in incredibly sparse portions, emphasizing the tension. Electronic machinery ticks and clicks for "Weightless Frame," like a sedated 65daysofstatic, before ominously gut-wrenching and prickly acoustic layers make up a mid-section that gives way to overcrowding noise and ambience.
From Fathoms, at least as far as the first half is concerned, seems to largely succeed because it takes so many subtle chances and they often work mesmerizingly. "Weightless Thought" actually kicks it off with a somewhat dance-y indie rock beat that sounds an awful lot like "The Red Bedroom" off No Knife's Riot for Romance!, and proceeds with some duel guitar riffing and intermittent layers of spacey sound. "Trieste" has the closest thing to a repetitive groove before metallic thuds punch through a few minutes in; the rest of its 12-minute course is interesting, though not quite as much as From Fathom's other mentioned moments.
That actually might be the point where From Fathoms starts to struggle a bit. The second half isn't quite as alluring, as much as more simple, "straightforward" patterns, methods and natural explosions in "Melted Wings" and "Thawed Horizon" work nicely just as they are. Dialogue sound bites do help "Thawed Horizon" become a bit more entrancing.
Nonetheless, a little front-loadedness isn't enough to totally damage From Fathoms. A very compelling sophomore LP with lots of successful ambition and enlivening moments, Gifts from Enola has done well here and likely produced one of the more notable releases of the style this year.

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gifts from enola compose some stormy, watery post-rock with from fathoms, their second full-length. that's not to say this is a watered-down representation of the style, but rather the sort that cascades, flows and abrupts unpredictably to both immediate and lasting effect.
like early this will destroy you, the band often like to fake early climaxes, with a sudden rush of sound swelling only a minute into opener "benthos" and followup "weightless frame." but things gradually dial down so things can be built back up again, with an eclectic ambition at that. the act's mathy tendencies is present in "benthos," as a jarring change occurs just prior to the three-minute mark before guitars collide and froth, with gravelly screamed vocals, utilized in incredibly sparse portions, emphasizing the tension. electronic machinery ticks and clicks for "weightless frame," like a sedated 65daysofstatic, before ominously gut-wrenching and prickly acoustic layers make up a mid-section that gives way to overcrowding noise and ambience.
from fathoms, at least as far as the first half is concerned, seems to largely succeed because it takes so many subtle chances and they often work mesmerizingly. "weightless thought" actually kicks it off with a somewhat dance-y indie rock beat that sounds an awful lot like "the red bedroom" off no knife's riot for romance!, and proceeds with some duel guitar riffing and intermittent layers of spacey sound. "trieste" has the closest thing to a repetitive groove before metallic thuds punch through a few minutes in; the rest of its 12-minute course is interesting, though not quite as much as from fathom's other mentioned moments.
that actually might be the point where from fathoms starts to struggle a bit. the second half isn't quite as alluring, as much as more simple, "straightforward" patterns, methods and natural explosions in "melted wings" and "thawed horizon" work nicely just as they are. dialogue sound bites do help "thawed horizon" become a bit more entrancing.
nonetheless, a little front-loadedness isn't enough to totally damage from fathoms. a very compelling sophomore lp with lots of successful ambition and enlivening moments, gifts from enola has done well here and likely produced one of the more notable releases of the style this year.


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A Canadian company is pushing wearable technology beyond fitness tracking and mobile alerts with a device that provides real-time feedback on what is happening in your brain while you meditate.
InteraXon’s Muse headband rests on your head like a crown, detecting electroencephalography (EEG) activity going on in your brain. It translates those signals into sounds, like waves crashing on a beach, as you meditate. The sound gets louder if you’re distracted and softer as you relax.
The Toronto-based company claims 20 minutes of meditation with Muse for three days in a row will reduce anxiety, improve mood and lower your heart rate. Longer sessions are said to cause positive changes in the brain, like decreasing amygdala activity associated with the body’s stress response.
The meditation aid can also pair with smartphones so users can track their progress with colour-coded charts.
The brain-sensing headband has attracted a lot of attention since its launch two years ago, drawing celebrity backers like Ashton Kutcher and Olympic skater Elvis Stojko. Now, the academic community is starting to take notice.
McMaster University psychology professor Allison Sekuler said she has long understood the benefits of meditation but lacked the discipline to adopt the habit. Now, she relies on Muse to help her stay mindful of distractions and achieve an optimal meditative state.
Sekuler -- who is a professor of psychology at McMaster -- was so impressed by Muse that she is conducting research for the company to better understand its effects and potential.
The global market for wearable tech is set to top US$14 billion in 2016, and grow to $34 billion by 2020, according to research from CSS Insights.
“People are recognizing that jogging or running or exercise is good for the heart. They’re (also) recognizing it is equally important to exercise the mind,” said InteraXon CEO Derek Luke.
Similar devices are on the market. NeuroSky's MindWave Mobile is one such EEG device. It has a single sensor and an entry-level price of $100. Emotiv Insight, at $659, is more advanced, with five sensors.
While EEG devices are being applauded by industry observers for injecting high tech into a centuries-old tradition, some meditation purists are not convinced.
Dr. Steven Selchen is head of mindfulness based therapies at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Like the health experts who say there is little evidence that fitness wearables lead to lasting weight loss, he questions the ability of gadgets to reproduce the same results as the ancient practice.
The company says studies are underway to assess the headband’s ability to reduce stress among breast cancer patients and to help those with anxiety and depression.
The device has even been used by researchers at the University of Victoria to analyze the brain waves of meditating monks.
While turning meditation into a game that can be quantified on a mobile device may be effective in luring younger tech-oriented individuals, Selchen worries assigning numbers and values to meditation, effectively turning it into another computer game, could defeat its purpose.
Surveys have shown that more adults are intrigued with the idea of brain relaxation, but don’t have the time to attend classes for traditional training. Proponents suggest that devices like Muse offers a potential short-cut while science determines if technology-assisted meditation is as good as the real thing.
InteraXon’s Muse headband is seen on monks who helped test the Canadian-made meditation device.

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a canadian company is pushing wearable technology beyond fitness tracking and mobile alerts with a device that provides real-time feedback on what is happening in your brain while you meditate.
interaxon’s muse headband rests on your head like a crown, detecting electroencephalography (eeg) activity going on in your brain. it translates those signals into sounds, like waves crashing on a beach, as you meditate. the sound gets louder if you’re distracted and softer as you relax.
the toronto-based company claims 20 minutes of meditation with muse for three days in a row will reduce anxiety, improve mood and lower your heart rate. longer sessions are said to cause positive changes in the brain, like decreasing amygdala activity associated with the body’s stress response.
the meditation aid can also pair with smartphones so users can track their progress with colour-coded charts.
the brain-sensing headband has attracted a lot of attention since its launch two years ago, drawing celebrity backers like ashton kutcher and olympic skater elvis stojko. now, the academic community is starting to take notice.
mcmaster university psychology professor allison sekuler said she has long understood the benefits of meditation but lacked the discipline to adopt the habit. now, she relies on muse to help her stay mindful of distractions and achieve an optimal meditative state.
sekuler -- who is a professor of psychology at mcmaster -- was so impressed by muse that she is conducting research for the company to better understand its effects and potential.
the global market for wearable tech is set to top us$14 billion in 2016, and grow to $34 billion by 2020, according to research from css insights.
“people are recognizing that jogging or running or exercise is good for the heart. they’re (also) recognizing it is equally important to exercise the mind,” said interaxon ceo derek luke.
similar devices are on the market. neurosky's mindwave mobile is one such eeg device. it has a single sensor and an entry-level price of $100. emotiv insight, at $659, is more advanced, with five sensors.
while eeg devices are being applauded by industry observers for injecting high tech into a centuries-old tradition, some meditation purists are not convinced.
dr. steven selchen is head of mindfulness based therapies at the sunnybrook health sciences centre in toronto. like the health experts who say there is little evidence that fitness wearables lead to lasting weight loss, he questions the ability of gadgets to reproduce the same results as the ancient practice.
the company says studies are underway to assess the headband’s ability to reduce stress among breast cancer patients and to help those with anxiety and depression.
the device has even been used by researchers at the university of victoria to analyze the brain waves of meditating monks.
while turning meditation into a game that can be quantified on a mobile device may be effective in luring younger tech-oriented individuals, selchen worries assigning numbers and values to meditation, effectively turning it into another computer game, could defeat its purpose.
surveys have shown that more adults are intrigued with the idea of brain relaxation, but don’t have the time to attend classes for traditional training. proponents suggest that devices like muse offers a potential short-cut while science determines if technology-assisted meditation is as good as the real thing.
interaxon’s muse headband is seen on monks who helped test the canadian-made meditation device.


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An integrated circuit (I.C.) is a group of components which may include resistors, low value capacitors and transistors printed on a silicon chip. The individual components of the I.C. make up a commonly used circuit. The circuits can range from simple voltage regulators to audio chips for a head unit to a microprocessor for a computer.
The schematic diagram below (taken from THIS datasheet) shows the internal components printed on a tiny piece of silicon inside an LF353 op-amp. The circuit shows one of two channels in the 8-pin DIP package. The image below the schematic show the actual package which contains all of the component parts shown on the schematic and a single small signal transistor. On the schematic diagram we can see that there are more than 20 small signal transistors which make up the op amp circuit. The package of the single transistor measures approximately .18" square. The measurements of the 8 pin I.C. are approx. .4" x .35". You can see that the I.C. is much smaller than 20 transistors would be. Inside of microprocessor for a computer, there are literally millions of transistors. I.C.s allow electronic devices to be much smaller and much less expensive than they would otherwise be.
The following image is a dual op-amp that's been forced open. The tiny rectangle near the center of the plastic body is the silicon die. They're able to print all of the transistors, resistors, capacitors that make up the dual op-amp in that tiny area. The only reason that it's so large is to make it easier to handle. This may seem tiny but technology is at a point where they can print 1500+ transistors (such as those used in computer microprocessors) across the width of a human hair.

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an integrated circuit (i.c.) is a group of components which may include resistors, low value capacitors and transistors printed on a silicon chip. the individual components of the i.c. make up a commonly used circuit. the circuits can range from simple voltage regulators to audio chips for a head unit to a microprocessor for a computer.
the schematic diagram below (taken from this datasheet) shows the internal components printed on a tiny piece of silicon inside an lf353 op-amp. the circuit shows one of two channels in the 8-pin dip package. the image below the schematic show the actual package which contains all of the component parts shown on the schematic and a single small signal transistor. on the schematic diagram we can see that there are more than 20 small signal transistors which make up the op amp circuit. the package of the single transistor measures approximately .18" square. the measurements of the 8 pin i.c. are approx. .4" x .35". you can see that the i.c. is much smaller than 20 transistors would be. inside of microprocessor for a computer, there are literally millions of transistors. i.c.s allow electronic devices to be much smaller and much less expensive than they would otherwise be.
the following image is a dual op-amp that's been forced open. the tiny rectangle near the center of the plastic body is the silicon die. they're able to print all of the transistors, resistors, capacitors that make up the dual op-amp in that tiny area. the only reason that it's so large is to make it easier to handle. this may seem tiny but technology is at a point where they can print 1500+ transistors (such as those used in computer microprocessors) across the width of a human hair.


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Their flowers are the best.
To create a Rose that will bloom Forever.
Music: ""The Rose Of Tralee""

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their flowers are the best.
to create a rose that will bloom forever.
music: ""the rose of tralee""


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Brighton and Hove is one of UK’s most populous beachside city that is filled with eclectic people and sceneries. The town is a merger between Brighton and Hove, but people still tend to consider it two different cities. Regardless, the city comprises of two of the most notable universities of the region namely, the University of Brighton and University of Sussex. These two universities are quite renowned in the area and offer a range of course for you to choose from. Both universities combined attract more than 5000-6000 students from all across the world. Student life is a hit or miss over here. If you are well acquainted with the city, then it will not disappoint. But if you don’t gel into the town, then it might be a problematic task to settle in.
Don’t worry, Brighton and Hove are never shy in offering a plethora of options when it comes down to choosing that perfect place for you to stay. Most of the choices that you might get revolve around student apartments, student villages, student en-suites, student residences, student room share, student dorm room, etc. all of which are either semi-furnished or fully furnished. The amenities and facilities are of plenty, and you can use them as and when you wish. The rent that you might pay is a bit steep as it starts at 95 pounds per week and can go around the region of 300 pounds per week. Well, you might have to decide on the costs as some of the bills might be included along with the rent that you would be paying.
Despite the city being a tad bit short, there are plenty of travel options in the town. Public buses and cabs are one of the many options that you can take to travel in and around the city. The second option what people prefer is to take up walking or cycling to get from point A to point B. all of the accommodation options stated above are located close by to your respective universities or colleges. So, feel free to either walk to them or take up a cycle to get to your particular destination.
If you are in for some wild nightlife and have the time of your life, then you might be disappointed. Well, the city does have bars and pubs to give you an adrenaline rush, but other than this, there are beach side restaurants, cafes and clubs where you can have some peace of mind. Recreational centers of different sorts can be found in and around the city. So, explore the city to scavenge things that could be useful for you in some way or the other — all the best.

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brighton and hove is one of uk’s most populous beachside city that is filled with eclectic people and sceneries. the town is a merger between brighton and hove, but people still tend to consider it two different cities. regardless, the city comprises of two of the most notable universities of the region namely, the university of brighton and university of sussex. these two universities are quite renowned in the area and offer a range of course for you to choose from. both universities combined attract more than 5000-6000 students from all across the world. student life is a hit or miss over here. if you are well acquainted with the city, then it will not disappoint. but if you don’t gel into the town, then it might be a problematic task to settle in.
don’t worry, brighton and hove are never shy in offering a plethora of options when it comes down to choosing that perfect place for you to stay. most of the choices that you might get revolve around student apartments, student villages, student en-suites, student residences, student room share, student dorm room, etc. all of which are either semi-furnished or fully furnished. the amenities and facilities are of plenty, and you can use them as and when you wish. the rent that you might pay is a bit steep as it starts at 95 pounds per week and can go around the region of 300 pounds per week. well, you might have to decide on the costs as some of the bills might be included along with the rent that you would be paying.
despite the city being a tad bit short, there are plenty of travel options in the town. public buses and cabs are one of the many options that you can take to travel in and around the city. the second option what people prefer is to take up walking or cycling to get from point a to point b. all of the accommodation options stated above are located close by to your respective universities or colleges. so, feel free to either walk to them or take up a cycle to get to your particular destination.
if you are in for some wild nightlife and have the time of your life, then you might be disappointed. well, the city does have bars and pubs to give you an adrenaline rush, but other than this, there are beach side restaurants, cafes and clubs where you can have some peace of mind. recreational centers of different sorts can be found in and around the city. so, explore the city to scavenge things that could be useful for you in some way or the other — all the best.


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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… or is it???
As reported in a recent survey by Think Finance, Forty-five percent of Americans would prefer to skip Christmas… so what does that say about the Happiest Time of the Year? Have you ever wanted to skip Christmas??
Maybe it is from extra traveling, more bills to pay, and being around family who you only see once a year… Maybe it is dealing with shorter days and being inside more with the colder weather. Whatever the cause of all your stress… We need to find a way to deal with it since we can’t Skip Christmas like in that John Grisham novel.
I personally do not like shopping. I don’t like crowds (and I’m more of an introvert). Being in a crowded store always causes me stress! Plus I don’t like having to make decisions and stand in long lines. I do almost all my shopping on Amazon. We are Amazon Prime members so we get free 2 days shipping. Plus, your family could set up “Wish Lists” to help with buying presents for other kids you don’t know too well. This can help with disappointing gifts too, which always causes me stress!
Most of your favorite stores have websites and even offer special coupons for shopping online. It is the perfect answer! Anytime I can stay in my PJ’s and get work done is a win-win!
I know that over the years our family has grown – and as a family we all decided that we didn’t need to buy gifts for everyone. This also helped a lot with the stress of finding everyone that perfect gift.
Maybe your family can draw names, or have fun with a white elephant Christmas! I know even within our little family of four, we try to keep the Christmas gifts small. Make Christmas more about family and traditions than gifts. Being together is the best gift you can share as a family.
Because I’m an introvert, I do get stressed out with all the parties and events… and I know what works best for me is planning some down time. Make sure that you plan some time for you so you CAN enjoy this season.
Maybe you need to read a good book by the fire with a hot cup of tea or cocoa once a week. Maybe you need to plan a night to watch your favorite movie alone. Really think about your personality and how you can take care of you and enjoy this season even when your calendar is full of places and people to see.
If you aren’t an introvert and you get stressed out by being along too much in the holiday season, plan for a girl’s night out, a baking day or a movie night in with friends. Whatever helps you enjoy this season, make sure you plan time for you.
We talk with many people who want to lose weight or just not gain any weight during the holiday. Adam and I started a challenge in September to lose some weight, because we know that with the holidays coming it will be harder and harder to stay on track. What we found was that with a great system and plan you can lose weight (even around the holidays)!
We know that splurges are going to happen, but if you follow an 80/20 rule in general, you won’t need to worry about gaining weight. Plus, we even have some natural ways to block some of the extra carbs and fats in your favorite cheat meals. You can read more of our top picks here to keep you from gaining weight this season.
During the holidays, there are special foods that you only fix or eat once a year (and I totally get that!) Just don’t make a habit to splurge every day – always include healthy meals into your plan. Eat an apple before you go to the party or eat a big salad with Thanksgiving dinner.
Add exercise into your family’s holiday traditions too! After Thanksgiving, go on a long walk together or play a game of ball outside. Staying active will help you to keep your stress down in general plus help you not gain weight.
When you are taking time for yourself, also make sure you put your health as a priority too. It isn’t just about not gaining weight, stress is hard on your health. When you are stressed, you are more likely to get sick. I know I don’t feel stressed very often, but when I do I have trouble concentrating and focusing on what I need to get done – which makes my “To-Do” list worse and adds even MORE stress.
What if you could take something that could help you manage your stress naturally?
I have found a supplement that has helped me and hundreds of others relieve stress with adaptogens, plus it is easy to take with just two tablets. It improves your focus, helps fight fatigue, and helps your body cope with all the stress life throws at you. This naturally based supplement increases your energy levels, and it’s special blend of herbs provides a safe way to enhance your body’s ability to cope with all forms of stress: physical, emotional, and environmental.
One of my really good friends would have high anxiety and panic attacks often, and she is able to calm down naturally in 15-20 minutes with Confianza!
What are your tips to have a Stress Free Holiday?
P.S.S. If debt and money is a big stress for you, you aren’t alone. I hear it from so many people who just would love to be able to pay for Christmas in cash so they don’t have to start the New Year with more Debt… If you would like to know how we run our business debt free and can make extra money from home, Read More Here.

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it’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it???
as reported in a recent survey by think finance, forty-five percent of americans would prefer to skip christmas… so what does that say about the happiest time of the year? have you ever wanted to skip christmas??
maybe it is from extra traveling, more bills to pay, and being around family who you only see once a year… maybe it is dealing with shorter days and being inside more with the colder weather. whatever the cause of all your stress… we need to find a way to deal with it since we can’t skip christmas like in that john grisham novel.
i personally do not like shopping. i don’t like crowds (and i’m more of an introvert). being in a crowded store always causes me stress! plus i don’t like having to make decisions and stand in long lines. i do almost all my shopping on amazon. we are amazon prime members so we get free 2 days shipping. plus, your family could set up “wish lists” to help with buying presents for other kids you don’t know too well. this can help with disappointing gifts too, which always causes me stress!
most of your favorite stores have websites and even offer special coupons for shopping online. it is the perfect answer! anytime i can stay in my pj’s and get work done is a win-win!
i know that over the years our family has grown – and as a family we all decided that we didn’t need to buy gifts for everyone. this also helped a lot with the stress of finding everyone that perfect gift.
maybe your family can draw names, or have fun with a white elephant christmas! i know even within our little family of four, we try to keep the christmas gifts small. make christmas more about family and traditions than gifts. being together is the best gift you can share as a family.
because i’m an introvert, i do get stressed out with all the parties and events… and i know what works best for me is planning some down time. make sure that you plan some time for you so you can enjoy this season.
maybe you need to read a good book by the fire with a hot cup of tea or cocoa once a week. maybe you need to plan a night to watch your favorite movie alone. really think about your personality and how you can take care of you and enjoy this season even when your calendar is full of places and people to see.
if you aren’t an introvert and you get stressed out by being along too much in the holiday season, plan for a girl’s night out, a baking day or a movie night in with friends. whatever helps you enjoy this season, make sure you plan time for you.
we talk with many people who want to lose weight or just not gain any weight during the holiday. adam and i started a challenge in september to lose some weight, because we know that with the holidays coming it will be harder and harder to stay on track. what we found was that with a great system and plan you can lose weight (even around the holidays)!
we know that splurges are going to happen, but if you follow an 80/20 rule in general, you won’t need to worry about gaining weight. plus, we even have some natural ways to block some of the extra carbs and fats in your favorite cheat meals. you can read more of our top picks here to keep you from gaining weight this season.
during the holidays, there are special foods that you only fix or eat once a year (and i totally get that!) just don’t make a habit to splurge every day – always include healthy meals into your plan. eat an apple before you go to the party or eat a big salad with thanksgiving dinner.
add exercise into your family’s holiday traditions too! after thanksgiving, go on a long walk together or play a game of ball outside. staying active will help you to keep your stress down in general plus help you not gain weight.
when you are taking time for yourself, also make sure you put your health as a priority too. it isn’t just about not gaining weight, stress is hard on your health. when you are stressed, you are more likely to get sick. i know i don’t feel stressed very often, but when i do i have trouble concentrating and focusing on what i need to get done – which makes my “to-do” list worse and adds even more stress.
what if you could take something that could help you manage your stress naturally?
i have found a supplement that has helped me and hundreds of others relieve stress with adaptogens, plus it is easy to take with just two tablets. it improves your focus, helps fight fatigue, and helps your body cope with all the stress life throws at you. this naturally based supplement increases your energy levels, and it’s special blend of herbs provides a safe way to enhance your body’s ability to cope with all forms of stress: physical, emotional, and environmental.
one of my really good friends would have high anxiety and panic attacks often, and she is able to calm down naturally in 15-20 minutes with confianza!
what are your tips to have a stress free holiday?
p.s.s. if debt and money is a big stress for you, you aren’t alone. i hear it from so many people who just would love to be able to pay for christmas in cash so they don’t have to start the new year with more debt… if you would like to know how we run our business debt free and can make extra money from home, read more here.


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What Are the Types and Effects of Indo Kratom Strain?
By far, Indonesia is considered as the largest exporter of kratom and that’s why the Indo kratom has become widespread over the year.
Indonesia has an ideal environment where a lot of strains can grow abundantly and wildly. It has the perfect humidity as well as enough of the needed sunlight and rainfall for the strain to grow. That is why, when it comes to the kratom business, Indonesia is among the best regions for kratom growth as well as its production.
Take a look at the types and medicinal effects of the strain.
Indo is short for Indonesia, a term used to call the wide variety of strains that wildly grow in the country. Each of the Indo strain has its set of unique properties that often differs from other strains. The effects Indo kratom can give also depend on its type and color as well as the season.
Take a look at the different varieties and types of the Indonesia kratom.
Since it is a white vein, this Indo kratom is considered as the most stimulating of all kratom varieties from the country. Some even call this the special variety. This type of Indo strain is best known for its energizing but clean effects which is great for people who are constantly under strenuous tasks.
It can be great for energy boost as well as for pain relief. In addition, white vein Indo can also help alleviate depression and anxiety like other white vein strains.
Similar to other red vein kratoms, the red vein Indo can also have a strong punch. Known as an “evening” Indo, this variety contains quite powerful mood-lifting, analgesic, and sedative properties.
However, if you are looking for an energizing strain, this type of Indo may not be the best choice for you.
The super Indo is one of the commonly bought and used kratom strains and it is for a good reason. This Indo variety is very potent in its right. With its “super” name, it’s quite obvious that it got some unique punch to it.
While the red vein Indo has some great effects, it lacks the energizing benefits. But, that is not a problem with the super Indo. It’s got the same relaxing and painkilling power of the red vein but also comes with mild energizing effects.
Aside from its effects, the super Indo also features a unique way to its harvesting process. This strain is only made using the largest of the harvested kratom leaves which has the highest alkaloid content. That is the reason why this strain has some potent effects even in small doses.
This type of Indo kratom differs with the other varieties because of the “premium” process it goes through to get to the finished product. Here, the stems from the kratom leaves are removed completely before drying.
Because of this process, the final product becomes even more concentrated. It only makes use of the kratom leaves which are the only part that contains the active compounds needed.
The premium Indo strain provides the best quality you can find, and as such, it is the variety best recommended for beginners.
This kratom variety is composed of 25% of ultra-concentrated kratom extract which gives it its significant potency.
Compared to other strains, the Indo kratom’s effects tend to depend on its color, as well as the season. But, here are some of the common effects it does have.
Indo strain is considered as one of the most effective kratom varieties there is for enhancing the mood. It is because of its high 7-hydroxymitragynine content.
One of the reasons why the Indo kratom is widely used is because of its painkilling effects. The great thing about it is its painkilling effect tends to last a little longer compared to other strains.
The Indonesian strain is also often used as pain relief especially with its combined sedation and analgesic effects.
While there might be some side effects like wobbles and nausea, it only comes with much less than other strains. That is why the Indo kratom is considered a “clean” strain.
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what are the types and effects of indo kratom strain?
by far, indonesia is considered as the largest exporter of kratom and that’s why the indo kratom has become widespread over the year.
indonesia has an ideal environment where a lot of strains can grow abundantly and wildly. it has the perfect humidity as well as enough of the needed sunlight and rainfall for the strain to grow. that is why, when it comes to the kratom business, indonesia is among the best regions for kratom growth as well as its production.
take a look at the types and medicinal effects of the strain.
indo is short for indonesia, a term used to call the wide variety of strains that wildly grow in the country. each of the indo strain has its set of unique properties that often differs from other strains. the effects indo kratom can give also depend on its type and color as well as the season.
take a look at the different varieties and types of the indonesia kratom.
since it is a white vein, this indo kratom is considered as the most stimulating of all kratom varieties from the country. some even call this the special variety. this type of indo strain is best known for its energizing but clean effects which is great for people who are constantly under strenuous tasks.
it can be great for energy boost as well as for pain relief. in addition, white vein indo can also help alleviate depression and anxiety like other white vein strains.
similar to other red vein kratoms, the red vein indo can also have a strong punch. known as an “evening” indo, this variety contains quite powerful mood-lifting, analgesic, and sedative properties.
however, if you are looking for an energizing strain, this type of indo may not be the best choice for you.
the super indo is one of the commonly bought and used kratom strains and it is for a good reason. this indo variety is very potent in its right. with its “super” name, it’s quite obvious that it got some unique punch to it.
while the red vein indo has some great effects, it lacks the energizing benefits. but, that is not a problem with the super indo. it’s got the same relaxing and painkilling power of the red vein but also comes with mild energizing effects.
aside from its effects, the super indo also features a unique way to its harvesting process. this strain is only made using the largest of the harvested kratom leaves which has the highest alkaloid content. that is the reason why this strain has some potent effects even in small doses.
this type of indo kratom differs with the other varieties because of the “premium” process it goes through to get to the finished product. here, the stems from the kratom leaves are removed completely before drying.
because of this process, the final product becomes even more concentrated. it only makes use of the kratom leaves which are the only part that contains the active compounds needed.
the premium indo strain provides the best quality you can find, and as such, it is the variety best recommended for beginners.
this kratom variety is composed of 25% of ultra-concentrated kratom extract which gives it its significant potency.
compared to other strains, the indo kratom’s effects tend to depend on its color, as well as the season. but, here are some of the common effects it does have.
indo strain is considered as one of the most effective kratom varieties there is for enhancing the mood. it is because of its high 7-hydroxymitragynine content.
one of the reasons why the indo kratom is widely used is because of its painkilling effects. the great thing about it is its painkilling effect tends to last a little longer compared to other strains.
the indonesian strain is also often used as pain relief especially with its combined sedation and analgesic effects.
while there might be some side effects like wobbles and nausea, it only comes with much less than other strains. that is why the indo kratom is considered a “clean” strain.
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