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The arrest of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez exposes Venezuela’s Potemkin democracy and Hugo Chavez’s poisonous legacy.
A few days after Venezuelan caudillo Hugo Chavez expired, his body saturated with cancer he believed was implanted in him by the CIA, I sat on an MSNBC panel encircled by academics sympathetic to the dead autocrat. Vastly outnumbered by halfwits and fellow travellers, I reached for the most conciliatory point available. “Chavez was no democrat," I muttered, after viewing clips of various silly pundits denouncing him as a dictator, "but words mean things." An authoritarian, yes, but he didn't quite rise to the definitional standard of dictator. “You can go to Venezuela, you can be in the opposition, you can read [opposition newspaper] El Nacional...” And on and on I droned.
It was a tedious point, and one that, in pursuit of a narrow semantic argument, elided all the undemocratic developments in Venezuela since Chavez began his campaign of political and social polarization, his destruction of the country’s economy and already tattered democratic institutions. But compared to my fellow guests, I was something of a counterrevolutionary, a wrecker, an ideological deviationist serving the interests of the bourgeoise. Or the CIA. Or USAID. A particularly radical panelist, one of those sad little political pilgrims always sniffing out the next Third World utopia, had argued in the days after Chavez's death that "the biggest problem Venezuela faced during his rule was not that Chávez was authoritarian but that he wasn’t authoritarian enough."
My academic co-panelist, so disappointed in Chavez’s apparently mild form of Castroism, can rejoice in the disastrous but sufficiently authoritarian rule of his chosen successor, the former bus driver and Chavez confidante Nicolás Maduro. But the Cuban-trained Maduro, who has variously claimed to have seen Chavez’s ghost in bird form and reported that his mentor’s apparition was spotted loitering in the Caracas subway system, rendered the autocrat-versus-dictator debate moot this week when he ordered the arrest of the handsome, telegenic, and Harvard-trained opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez. It was Lopez and his allies who helped organize a series of protest marches in the past week, during which three people were brutally gunned down--and the weight of evidence, much of it marshalled by the usually pro-government newspaper Últimas Noticias, suggests that all three were killed by Maduro’s goon squads.
So naturally, the government ordered the arrest of...Lopez.
And yesterday, at the start of a large—and illegal—opposition march (the government had a counter demonstration, which oddly wasn’t declared illegal), Lopez gave a short speech and turned himself over to the National Guard. It was an astoundingly brave bit of defiance; after all, is there a place on Earth worse than the inside of a Venezuelan prison? And a lesser man, like myself, would have sprinted to the airport and hopped the next flight to Miami. But there was Lopez, after having tenderly kissed and bid farewell to his wife, being wrenched into a waiting police van, a Venezuelan flag in one hand and a clutch of white flowers in the other. A picture that perfectly illustrated the death blow to Venezuelan democracy. Lopez would soon arrive at a military prison to await charges of incitement (!), homicide (!!), and terrorism (!!!).
Maduro, in the lunatic tradition of his lunatic predecessor, conjured a sinister plot: “We have been informed that the ultra-right wing of Venezuela, in tandem with the ultra-right wing of Miami, apropos the bench warrant, activated foreign groups to find and kill [Lopez] so as to fuel a political crisis and lead us to civil war." It’s not so generous to defame and arrest a political opponent, but look how generous they were in saving his life from his fellow fascists!
Indeed, outside of the official newspaper of the 1932 German Communist Party, is there any other organized political movement in history that is so profligate in its use if the word fascist? And if we are to allow elastic political definitions when discussing Venezuela—the moderate opposition are National Socialists, for instance—I am going to slacken my rules governing the use of the word dictator: Chavez might not have qualified, but Nicolas Maduro sure as hell does.

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The arrest of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez exposes Venezuela ’s Potemkin democracy and Hugo Chavez ’s poisonous legacy .
 A few days after Venezuelan caudillo Hugo Chavez expired , his body saturated with cancer he believed was implanted in him by the CIA , I sat on an MSNBC panel encircled by academics sympathetic to the dead autocrat . Vastly outnumbered by halfwits and fellow travellers , I reached for the most conciliatory point available . “ Chavez was no democrat , " I muttered , after viewing clips of various silly pundits denouncing him as a dictator , " but words mean things . " An authoritarian , yes , but he did n't quite rise to the definitional standard of dictator . “ You can go to Venezuela , you can be in the opposition , you can read [ opposition newspaper ] El Nacional ... ” And on and on I droned .
 It was a tedious point , and one that , in pursuit of a narrow semantic argument , elided all the undemocratic developments in Venezuela since Chavez began his campaign of political and social polarization , his destruction of the country ’s economy and already tattered democratic institutions . But compared to my fellow guests , I was something of a counterrevolutionary , a wrecker , an ideological deviationist serving the interests of the bourgeoise . Or the CIA . Or USAID . A particularly radical panelist , one of those sad little political pilgrims always sniffing out the next Third World utopia , had argued in the days after Chavez 's death that " the biggest problem Venezuela faced during his rule was not that Chávez was authoritarian but that he was n’t authoritarian enough . "
 My academic co - panelist , so disappointed in Chavez ’s apparently mild form of Castroism , can rejoice in the disastrous but sufficiently authoritarian rule of his chosen successor , the former bus driver and Chavez confidante Nicolás Maduro . But the Cuban - trained Maduro , who has variously claimed to have seen Chavez ’s ghost in bird form and reported that his mentor ’s apparition was spotted loitering in the Caracas subway system , rendered the autocrat - versus - dictator debate moot this week when he ordered the arrest of the handsome , telegenic , and Harvard - trained opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez . It was Lopez and his allies who helped organize a series of protest marches in the past week , during which three people were brutally gunned down -- and the weight of evidence , much of it marshalled by the usually pro - government newspaper Últimas Noticias , suggests that all three were killed by Maduro ’s goon squads .
 So naturally , the government ordered the arrest of ... Lopez .
 And yesterday , at the start of a large — and illegal — opposition march ( the government had a counter demonstration , which oddly was n’t declared illegal ) , Lopez gave a short speech and turned himself over to the National Guard . It was an astoundingly brave bit of defiance ; after all , is there a place on Earth worse than the inside of a Venezuelan prison ? And a lesser man , like myself , would have sprinted to the airport and hopped the next flight to Miami . But there was Lopez , after having tenderly kissed and bid farewell to his wife , being wrenched into a waiting police van , a Venezuelan flag in one hand and a clutch of white flowers in the other . A picture that perfectly illustrated the death blow to Venezuelan democracy . Lopez would soon arrive at a military prison to await charges of incitement ( ! ) , homicide ( ! ! ) , and terrorism ( ! ! ! ) .
 Maduro , in the lunatic tradition of his lunatic predecessor , conjured a sinister plot : “ We have been informed that the ultra - right wing of Venezuela , in tandem with the ultra - right wing of Miami , apropos the bench warrant , activated foreign groups to find and kill [ Lopez ] so as to fuel a political crisis and lead us to civil war . " It ’s not so generous to defame and arrest a political opponent , but look how generous they were in saving his life from his fellow fascists !
 Indeed , outside of the official newspaper of the 1932 German Communist Party , is there any other organized political movement in history that is so profligate in its use if the word fascist ? And if we are to allow elastic political definitions when discussing Venezuela — the moderate opposition are National Socialists , for instance — I am going to slacken my rules governing the use of the word dictator : Chavez might not have qualified , but Nicolas Maduro sure as hell does .


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Brian Bendis Reveals Dazzler: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Dazzler has a new gig, and it's not with the X-Men.
It's been an eventful past year for the X-Men, between their war with the Avengers, the reemergence of the mutant race, and Cyclops going rogue and forming a new underground team. But one particular X-Man has missed out on all the fun. Dazzler has been a little busy with her own problems in the pages of X-Treme X-Men. Along with a ragtag band of X-Men from various alternate realities, she was charged with preventing ten evil versions of Charles Xavier from destroying reality.
In the wake of last month's X-Termination crossover and the cancellation of X-Treme, Dazzler is back in her own reality again. How will she adjust to a post-AvX world? Will she join up with Wolverine's school or try her luck with Cyclops' faction? As it turns out, the answer is neither. The solicitation for Uncanny X-Men #10 teased that a "fan-favorite mutant" would be joining the ranks of S.H.I.E.L.D.
We had the chance to talk with Brian Michael Bendis about Dazzler's new job and what it means for the rest of the Uncanny cast. He confirmed that Dazzler plays into Maria Hill's threat from issue #5 to respond to Cyclops' increasingly volatile actions. Bendis said, "She is recruited by Maria Hill who finds herself between a rock and a hard place as far as the growing chaos of all things mutant. New mutants are popping up all over the world, the original X-Men are running around, and Scott Summers is hard at work at some kind of mutant revolution. Scott Summers has publicly spanked the Avengers and has no problem calling everybody of authority out on their BS in the international media, plus somebody is using the Sentinel program to attack the mutants as they appear."
As for Dazzler's motivations for joining for S.H.I.E.L.D., Bendis described the position as a good opportunity for someone struggling to find her place in the world. "That's why she's a perfect candidate. She's on nobody's side. She is looking at this with eyes wide open. Even though her relationship with Cyclops has been very good in the past she doesn't know how she feels about what he has turned into. Dazzler's previous relationship Scott Summers is part of the reason Maria Hill recruited her."
Bendis also talked about Dazzler's unique music-based powers and how her career as a singer would play into the series. "I love the VH1: Behind the Music element to her life. She had a legitimate music career and people know her face. I imagine it's part of what she deals with all the time. I think years ago Dennis Miller had some kind of quote about once you're famous you're always famous. So imagine someone like Debbie Gibson or Sheena Easton with superpowers."
Dazzler isn't the only mutant under Maria Hill's employ at the moment. Magneto is currently working as a double agent, though whether he's ultimately working for Hill, Cyclops, or his own ends is still very much the question. Bendis teased, " The Magneto of it all is going to get very complicated in future issues diving well into the 50th anniversary event, Battle of the Atom."
Look for Dazzler's S.H.I.E.L.D. debut in Uncanny X-Men #10 this August.

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Brian Bendis Reveals Dazzler : Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
 Dazzler has a new gig , and it 's not with the X - Men .
 It 's been an eventful past year for the X - Men , between their war with the Avengers , the reemergence of the mutant race , and Cyclops going rogue and forming a new underground team . But one particular X - Man has missed out on all the fun . Dazzler has been a little busy with her own problems in the pages of X - Treme X - Men . Along with a ragtag band of X - Men from various alternate realities , she was charged with preventing ten evil versions of Charles Xavier from destroying reality .
 In the wake of last month 's X - Termination crossover and the cancellation of X - Treme , Dazzler is back in her own reality again . How will she adjust to a post - AvX world ? Will she join up with Wolverine 's school or try her luck with Cyclops ' faction ? As it turns out , the answer is neither . The solicitation for Uncanny X - Men # 10 teased that a " fan - favorite mutant " would be joining the ranks of S.H.I.E.L.D.
 We had the chance to talk with Brian Michael Bendis about Dazzler 's new job and what it means for the rest of the Uncanny cast . He confirmed that Dazzler plays into Maria Hill 's threat from issue # 5 to respond to Cyclops ' increasingly volatile actions . Bendis said , " She is recruited by Maria Hill who finds herself between a rock and a hard place as far as the growing chaos of all things mutant . New mutants are popping up all over the world , the original X - Men are running around , and Scott Summers is hard at work at some kind of mutant revolution . Scott Summers has publicly spanked the Avengers and has no problem calling everybody of authority out on their BS in the international media , plus somebody is using the Sentinel program to attack the mutants as they appear . "
 As for Dazzler 's motivations for joining for S.H.I.E.L.D. , Bendis described the position as a good opportunity for someone struggling to find her place in the world . " That 's why she 's a perfect candidate . She 's on nobody 's side . She is looking at this with eyes wide open . Even though her relationship with Cyclops has been very good in the past she does n't know how she feels about what he has turned into . Dazzler 's previous relationship Scott Summers is part of the reason Maria Hill recruited her . "
 Bendis also talked about Dazzler 's unique music - based powers and how her career as a singer would play into the series . " I love the VH1 : Behind the Music element to her life . She had a legitimate music career and people know her face . I imagine it 's part of what she deals with all the time . I think years ago Dennis Miller had some kind of quote about once you 're famous you 're always famous . So imagine someone like Debbie Gibson or Sheena Easton with superpowers . "
 Dazzler is n't the only mutant under Maria Hill 's employ at the moment . Magneto is currently working as a double agent , though whether he 's ultimately working for Hill , Cyclops , or his own ends is still very much the question . Bendis teased , " The Magneto of it all is going to get very complicated in future issues diving well into the 50th anniversary event , Battle of the Atom . "
 Look for Dazzler 's S.H.I.E.L.D. debut in Uncanny X - Men # 10 this August .


text: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Elly on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at the age of 71 years. She will be welcomed with open arms by her late son Pete, who passed away in 1992, and her late husband Peter, who passed away in 1998. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Miriam and Jeanette, her sons-in-law Richard and Morad, and her grandchildren Mitchell, Lindsey, Erik, Troy, Cameron and Stevan. She will also be missed by her family in British Columbia and the Netherlands. Wherever Elly lived, she became a part of her community, and always had many wonderful friends. Through her way of caring for others, Elly touched the lives of all who knew her. Her door was always open. Elly had a full life, although we wish we could have had more years with her. The family would like to thank Dr. Linda Fong, Sharon Paul, R.N., and the staff of Rosedale Hospice for their dedication and support. Elly did not wish to have a formal service in her memory. As such, we would like family and friends to privately remember Elly, on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. with a cup of tea. Please take a moment, sip your tea and quietly reflect on who Elly was to you. If you wish your reflections will be forwarded on to the family at ccl@hffs.com, subject heading: Elisabeth Van Roosmalen.

tokenized: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Elly on Sunday , January 20 , 2008 , at the age of 71 years . She will be welcomed with open arms by her late son Pete , who passed away in 1992 , and her late husband Peter , who passed away in 1998 . She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Miriam and Jeanette , her sons - in - law Richard and Morad , and her grandchildren Mitchell , Lindsey , Erik , Troy , Cameron and Stevan . She will also be missed by her family in British Columbia and the Netherlands . Wherever Elly lived , she became a part of her community , and always had many wonderful friends . Through her way of caring for others , Elly touched the lives of all who knew her . Her door was always open . Elly had a full life , although we wish we could have had more years with her . The family would like to thank Dr. Linda Fong , Sharon Paul , R.N. , and the staff of Rosedale Hospice for their dedication and support . Elly did not wish to have a formal service in her memory . As such , we would like family and friends to privately remember Elly , on Sunday , January 27 , 2008 at 4:00 P.M. with a cup of tea . Please take a moment , sip your tea and quietly reflect on who Elly was to you . If you wish your reflections will be forwarded on to the family at ccl@hffs.com , subject heading : Elisabeth Van Roosmalen .


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1. What is bacon fat?
Believe it or not, there are several types of fat you can get from just one pig (pigs being the most multipurpose animals ever). “Lard” is the general term for rendered pork fat; depending on what part of the pig the fat came from, it can be either back fat/fatback (from the back/shoulder/rump of the pig), leaf lard (from around the kidneys), caul fat (from around the intestines), or belly fat (from the belly). Bacon fat is from the belly.
2. What is the difference between bacon fat and lard?
Bacon fat is a type of lard. That said, the product you can buy labeled “lard” and the bacon fat you can make are not the same thing; bacon fat will have a smokier flavor than lard, which should have a purely neutral flavor.
3. Isn’t bacon fat terrible for you?
Part of my reasoning on throwing out my bacon fat was, really, am I going to fry things in bacon fat? Shouldn’t I be using olive oil, or at least butter? Well, I’ve now read a fairly detailed description of the components of pork fat (approximately 39% saturated fat, 45% monounsaturated fat, and 11% polyunsaturated fat, for those of you who that means anything to), and while I still understand little of it, I’m convinced that pork fat is okay for me. I think this mostly has to do with the fact that bacon fat is not trans fat, which as we all know, has been declared America’s #1 Enemy (orange alert level).
4. How do I render bacon fat?
Now we get into the meat of it (ha, ha). According to Meriam-Webster, “to render” simply means “to extract by melting”; ie you are extracting the bacon fat by heating up (melting) the bacon. So cook yourself up some bacon! The fat it’s swimming in by the end is the rendered bacon fat. Remove the bacon itself with tongs or a spatula onto a plate lined with paper towel. The fat left in the pan is your gold. LET IT COOL BEFORE YOU POUR IT OUT. LET IT COOL. LET IT COOL. I will get to more explanation of this in #6, but for now, just remember: bacon fat is very hot. It will burn. LET IT COOL (but not solidify).
5. Should I strain bacon fat? How do I do that?
Yes. If you don’t strain the bacon fat, there will be little chunks of browned bacon floating around in it, and they are what will gather bacteria and make the fat go rancid. A better question might be: Have you ever strained your bacon fat? The answer, sadly, would be no, I didn’t know I should until extremely recently. My unstrained bacon fat hasn’t killed me yet, but I’ve been keeping it in the freezer (which we’ll get to). From now on, I plan on straining, which you can do – fairly easily, it seems – by pouring the fat through either a paper towel, a coffee filter, or a fine sieve.
6. What kind of container should I store bacon fat in?
In my earlier post, I suggested using an aluminum can (cleaned out, of course). This was a little misleading of me – I think that would be a good way to store bacon fat, but not the way I have been. Though, as you can see from this picture, my storage system hasn’t worked out perfectly. I use a thick plastic container, well-cleaned, which was working great until one day I poured the bacon fat in when it was still too hot. Now I may have a bit of melted plastic in my bacon fat.
It could have been a lot worse – if you pour fat that is too hot into a glass jar, the glass may shatter. Yikes. I think I will be sticking with my plastic (well-fitting lid, no fear of shattering), but I’m going to watch the fat’s temperature more carefully from now on. Reading various online forums, I’ve come to the conclusion that a lot of Southern grandmothers store their bacon fat in coffee cans. That seems like a good idea to me, but I never use coffee from a can, so it’s an impossibility right now.
7. Where should I store bacon fat?
And now we’ve come full circle to the motivation for this FAQ in the first place. I said I stored my bacon fat in the freezer and was called out on this because the fat gets really, really pretty solid, which means I’m less likely to use it. Michael, my friend and a cook I respect, said he keeps his bacon fat on his stovetop. His enthusiasm almost won me over to this idea. Bacon fat, right there, at my disposal? Great!
Almost. I can’t quite handle the idea of keeping the bacon fat right there on the stovetop, even if it were filtered (in which case it is actually supposed to be shelf-stable). Most people I ran across in CHOW forums or otherwise couldn’t handle it either (though most of them cited their Southern grandmothers who keep the bacon fat in a coffee can in the cupboard and are 95 years old and still kicking). Mine is going to live in my fridge from now on, which I think is a happy compromise.
8. How long will bacon fat keep?
I have had mine since about September, so that’s six months now, in the freezer. I’m not sure about in the fridge or shelf. Basically, you just keep adding rendered bacon fat to the same jar – I’m not sure if it mixes somewhat or just striates. White bacon fat is great. Beige bacon fat (what I have now) is fine. When your bacon fat has turned brown, it goes in the trash and you start a new jar, no matter what Michael says.
9. Now that I have all this bacon fat, what do I do with it?
As I’ve learned since my comeuppance, there are myriad uses for bacon fat. Basically, you can use it the way you would olive oil or butter to sauté – it will just have a smokier flavor. You can cut it into pastry or biscuits (as Toby suggested in the comments on the freezer post). At this point, I have a lot of bacon fat, so my next project is Bacon Fat Spice Cookies.
10. Can we talk about the fact that this already has a Wikipedia page?
So it’s not bacon fat, exactly. Still, crazy! Next project after Bacon Fat Spice Cookies.
With thanks to Jennifer McLagan’s Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, With Recipes, Simply Recipes’ explanation of Rendering Bacon Fat, and the hundreds and hundreds of people who (surprisingly or not so surprisingly) have contributed to forums on the various aspects of this apparently tricky subject.
Oh my god! Biscuits! Of course! Now I know what to do with my two bowls of fat in the fridge. Backfat though I think, since it’s from the shoulder…so maybe not so nice and smokey.
I have often used bacon in recipes merely because I wanted the sauteed veggies to have that bacon-y flavor, never did it occur to me that I could use the bacon fat in my freezer! Thank you so much!!
Mmm! I use bacon fat to roast potatoes, and it results in a better crisp on the cut sides than using olive oil.
Wow. What a great post! Thanks for doing all this great research.
I’ve never had my fat turn brown, but I certainly would toss it if it did.
I wanted to put in an extra plug for Jennifer McLagan’s book. It is AWESOME. Love the recipe for lamb ribs with flageolet beans!

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1 . What is bacon fat ?
 Believe it or not , there are several types of fat you can get from just one pig ( pigs being the most multipurpose animals ever ) . “ Lard ” is the general term for rendered pork fat ; depending on what part of the pig the fat came from , it can be either back fat / fatback ( from the back / shoulder / rump of the pig ) , leaf lard ( from around the kidneys ) , caul fat ( from around the intestines ) , or belly fat ( from the belly ) . Bacon fat is from the belly .
 2 . What is the difference between bacon fat and lard ?
 Bacon fat is a type of lard . That said , the product you can buy labeled “ lard ” and the bacon fat you can make are not the same thing ; bacon fat will have a smokier flavor than lard , which should have a purely neutral flavor .
 3 . Is n’t bacon fat terrible for you ?
 Part of my reasoning on throwing out my bacon fat was , really , am I going to fry things in bacon fat ? Should n’t I be using olive oil , or at least butter ? Well , I ’ve now read a fairly detailed description of the components of pork fat ( approximately 39 % saturated fat , 45 % monounsaturated fat , and 11 % polyunsaturated fat , for those of you who that means anything to ) , and while I still understand little of it , I ’m convinced that pork fat is okay for me . I think this mostly has to do with the fact that bacon fat is not trans fat , which as we all know , has been declared America ’s # 1 Enemy ( orange alert level ) .
 4 . How do I render bacon fat ?
 Now we get into the meat of it ( ha , ha ) . According to Meriam - Webster , “ to render ” simply means “ to extract by melting ” ; ie you are extracting the bacon fat by heating up ( melting ) the bacon . So cook yourself up some bacon ! The fat it ’s swimming in by the end is the rendered bacon fat . Remove the bacon itself with tongs or a spatula onto a plate lined with paper towel . The fat left in the pan is your gold . LET IT COOL BEFORE YOU POUR IT OUT . LET IT COOL . LET IT COOL . I will get to more explanation of this in # 6 , but for now , just remember : bacon fat is very hot . It will burn . LET IT COOL ( but not solidify ) .
 5 . Should I strain bacon fat ? How do I do that ?
 Yes . If you do n’t strain the bacon fat , there will be little chunks of browned bacon floating around in it , and they are what will gather bacteria and make the fat go rancid . A better question might be : Have you ever strained your bacon fat ? The answer , sadly , would be no , I did n’t know I should until extremely recently . My unstrained bacon fat has n’t killed me yet , but I ’ve been keeping it in the freezer ( which we ’ll get to ) . From now on , I plan on straining , which you can do – fairly easily , it seems – by pouring the fat through either a paper towel , a coffee filter , or a fine sieve .
 6 . What kind of container should I store bacon fat in ?
 In my earlier post , I suggested using an aluminum can ( cleaned out , of course ) . This was a little misleading of me – I think that would be a good way to store bacon fat , but not the way I have been . Though , as you can see from this picture , my storage system has n’t worked out perfectly . I use a thick plastic container , well - cleaned , which was working great until one day I poured the bacon fat in when it was still too hot . Now I may have a bit of melted plastic in my bacon fat .
 It could have been a lot worse – if you pour fat that is too hot into a glass jar , the glass may shatter . Yikes . I think I will be sticking with my plastic ( well - fitting lid , no fear of shattering ) , but I ’m going to watch the fat ’s temperature more carefully from now on . Reading various online forums , I ’ve come to the conclusion that a lot of Southern grandmothers store their bacon fat in coffee cans . That seems like a good idea to me , but I never use coffee from a can , so it ’s an impossibility right now .
 7 . Where should I store bacon fat ?
 And now we ’ve come full circle to the motivation for this FAQ in the first place . I said I stored my bacon fat in the freezer and was called out on this because the fat gets really , really pretty solid , which means I ’m less likely to use it . Michael , my friend and a cook I respect , said he keeps his bacon fat on his stovetop . His enthusiasm almost won me over to this idea . Bacon fat , right there , at my disposal ? Great !
 Almost . I ca n’t quite handle the idea of keeping the bacon fat right there on the stovetop , even if it were filtered ( in which case it is actually supposed to be shelf - stable ) . Most people I ran across in CHOW forums or otherwise could n’t handle it either ( though most of them cited their Southern grandmothers who keep the bacon fat in a coffee can in the cupboard and are 95 years old and still kicking ) . Mine is going to live in my fridge from now on , which I think is a happy compromise .
 8 . How long will bacon fat keep ?
 I have had mine since about September , so that ’s six months now , in the freezer . I ’m not sure about in the fridge or shelf . Basically , you just keep adding rendered bacon fat to the same jar – I ’m not sure if it mixes somewhat or just striates . White bacon fat is great . Beige bacon fat ( what I have now ) is fine . When your bacon fat has turned brown , it goes in the trash and you start a new jar , no matter what Michael says .
 9 . Now that I have all this bacon fat , what do I do with it ?
 As I ’ve learned since my comeuppance , there are myriad uses for bacon fat . Basically , you can use it the way you would olive oil or butter to sauté – it will just have a smokier flavor . You can cut it into pastry or biscuits ( as Toby suggested in the comments on the freezer post ) . At this point , I have a lot of bacon fat , so my next project is Bacon Fat Spice Cookies .
 10 . Can we talk about the fact that this already has a Wikipedia page ?
 So it ’s not bacon fat , exactly . Still , crazy ! Next project after Bacon Fat Spice Cookies .
 With thanks to Jennifer McLagan ’s Fat : An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient , With Recipes , Simply Recipes ’ explanation of Rendering Bacon Fat , and the hundreds and hundreds of people who ( surprisingly or not so surprisingly ) have contributed to forums on the various aspects of this apparently tricky subject .
 Oh my god ! Biscuits ! Of course ! Now I know what to do with my two bowls of fat in the fridge . Backfat though I think , since it ’s from the shoulder … so maybe not so nice and smokey .
 I have often used bacon in recipes merely because I wanted the sauteed veggies to have that bacon - y flavor , never did it occur to me that I could use the bacon fat in my freezer ! Thank you so much ! !
 Mmm ! I use bacon fat to roast potatoes , and it results in a better crisp on the cut sides than using olive oil .
 Wow . What a great post ! Thanks for doing all this great research .
 I ’ve never had my fat turn brown , but I certainly would toss it if it did .
 I wanted to put in an extra plug for Jennifer McLagan ’s book . It is AWESOME . Love the recipe for lamb ribs with flageolet beans !


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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, reliever airports are airports designated by the FAA to relieve congestion at Commercial Service Airports and to provide improved general aviation access to the overall community.
When air traffic becomes “congested” at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and the San Antonio International Airport, planes are diverted to the San Marcos Regional Airport.
In October 2018, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division announced the results of an Economic Impact Study, which reported the San Marcos Regional Airport had increased its contribution to local economy dramatically over the last eight years.
Wimberley said several projects were in the works at the airport including the expansion of Berry Aviation, the updating of the airport master plan, the “Go Wheels Up! Texas” Concert event to be held in May and a $10 million rehabilitation of the airport’s longest taxiway.
Following Wimberley’s update, attendees heard from a three-person panel; panelists discussed the transportation issues the region faces and what improvements have been made or could be made as the area’s population grows.
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On Friday , January 25 , the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2019 Transportation Summit at the San Marcos Convention Center .
 The event opened with a few words from Chamber President Jason Mock before he introduced this year ’s featured speaker , Jim Wimberly of Texas Aviation Partners . Texas Aviation Partners is the company that manages the San Marcos Regional Airport on behalf of the City of San Marcos .
 Wimberly gave a presentation about the airport ’s features , which include a Federal Aviation Administration air control tower , fourteen businesses that provide services , such as but no limited to , car rental and fueling , three runways and four hundred acres available of future development .
 Wimberley said the airport averages about 178 takeoffs and landings per day in traffic and is the only airport in Texas with the FAA designation as a reliever airport for two international airports .
 According to the Federal Aviation Administration , reliever airports are airports designated by the FAA to relieve congestion at Commercial Service Airports and to provide improved general aviation access to the overall community .
 When air traffic becomes “ congested ” at the Austin - Bergstrom International Airport and the San Antonio International Airport , planes are diverted to the San Marcos Regional Airport .
 In October 2018 , the Texas Department of Transportation ’s Aviation Division announced the results of an Economic Impact Study , which reported the San Marcos Regional Airport had increased its contribution to local economy dramatically over the last eight years .
 Wimberley said several projects were in the works at the airport including the expansion of Berry Aviation , the updating of the airport master plan , the “ Go Wheels Up ! Texas ” Concert event to be held in May and a $ 10 million rehabilitation of the airport ’s longest taxiway .
 Following Wimberley ’s update , attendees heard from a three - person panel ; panelists discussed the transportation issues the region faces and what improvements have been made or could be made as the area ’s population grows .
 Panelists included TxDOT Austin District Engineer Terry McCoy , Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority External Affairs Director Dee Anne Heath and San Marcos Director of Engineering Laurie Moyer .
 Mock mediated the discussion and asked questions about congestion , project costs , interagency cooperation , community involvement and the different factors of transportation .
 McCoy said keeping up with the population when it comes to transportation improvements is a challenge , but TxDOT works with partners , such as cities , counties and other organizations to deliver projects reliably and efficiently as well as maintain and operate the system the region or state has already .
 Moyer discussed the work the City of San Marcos has partnered with TxDOT and the processes involved to complete those projects . “ I think we all recognize we ca n’t build roads fast enough for the number of people moving in , ” Moyer said .
 According to Moyer , he process with agencies like TxDOT was a good but long process , and the change happening in the community and the population does n’t stop or slow down while that process is going on .
 When asked about the future , Heath said no one knows exactly what the future will look like , and , “ I think technology , innovation is critical . ” Heath went on to say when it comes to transportation , experts have to look at things in a non - traditional way .
 Moyer said since people may not know what the future of transportation will look at , it made planning more important than ever . Moyer also noted the important of regularly updating those plans to accommodate new innovative advances and changes in the area . Mock asked McCoy when he thought the improvements to I-35 would be completed .
 While McCoy jokingly said , “ It ’ll never be finished , ” he continued that the state would eventually run out of room to expand I-35 to accommodate the growth of those using it and would have to look at transportation alternatives .


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At Harmony 9 or above, the character’s clothes and belongings do not shift with her. Below that, assume her clothing and immediate possessions shift with her, subsuming into her body in Gauru, Urshul, or Urhan form, or stretching to fit Dalu, whatever makes the most sense for the scene.
Last edited by wyrdhamster; 01-03-2018, 11:45 AM.
By feeding it other appropriate Spirits. So the problem with Armor Spirits is that Armor doesn't have a Predator to Prey relationship where it is the Predator with something else conceptually, like to say Sadness and Happiness can be said to conceptually devour each other or a Wolf devour Deer or Rabbits naturally. Since it doesn't have that predation aspect in its concept it must eat Armor spirits to get conceptually consistent Essence to avoid becoming a Maggath.
Spirits of protection and maintenance, of walls and war, of hide and hubris, of fear and fury, of honor and glory, of physical and emotional attachment can all theoretically be subsumed into a spirit of armor with the right background and circumstances; remember that spirits tend to dilute their conceptual purity as they rise in power. Defensive spirits pervade popular occult literature and outside of clear divisions of concept becoming magath is more of an art than an exact science of how closely associated a given choir is to another.
It's more like Chainmail in PCs family has Awakened Spirit of Rank 1 because it's minor family heirloom. Topics Fetish needs Rank 3 spirit in item. Can I make Rank 1 spirit into Rank 3 then, somehow?
By feeding it other appropriate Spirits. So the problem with Armor Spirits is that Armor doesn't have a Predator to Prey relationship where it is the Predator with something else conceptually, like to say Sadness and Happiness can be said to conceptually devour each other or a Wolf devour Deer or Rabbits naturally. Since it doesn't have that predation aspect in its concept it must eat Armor spirits to get conceptually consistent Essence to avoid becoming a Maggath. Also Armor Spirits would tend to have the Stalwart Numina and Resistance high relative to its other stats.
EDIT: Just thought of something that might work instead of Armor Spirits. Also Elemental Spirits of the materials the Armor is made of, as the materials could be said to be consumed in the Armor creating and repairing process. I suppose this is true of most Spirits in the Artificial Choir making Elemental Spirits sort of the bottom of their food chain, right above raw Essence.
Fun bit of trivia, one common way to a Spirit to awaken is for something physical which has a slumbering Spirit reflection to have its physical self destroyed. So you could have hunting down armor which is significant enough to have a Spirit reflection, if it is already Awake and has a Rank hunt it down by let the PC's Family Armor Spirit devour it. If it isn't Awake destroy the physical armor to see if that wakes it and if it does then do the previous sentence.
My understanding of your Fetish write up is that the spirit must be of a particular strength to make the changes to the Armor needed based on how sturdy the Armor is, thus measured in the Armor rating it grants. Is that correct? Because that makes sense to me, a less powerful spirit wouldn't be able to have the appropriate Influence. One alternative method could be to have the requirement instead be: "The Spirit within the Fetish must have an Influence ••• or greater of a type appropriate to modify the Armor." This would make a Rank 3 spirit the minimum due to the Influence being capped by Rank.
Last edited by Pale_Crusader; 01-07-2018, 03:01 PM.
If the power of the fetish is to grant an armor rating then that rating would depend on its Rank, but if you already have an armour then the rating wouldn't become worse just because you put a low Ranking spirit into it.
Assuming that our PC have 'family armor' on himself, but Spirit of it is clearly too weak - is there a way to strengthened it's Rank in relatively short time? Awakened Spirits are Rank 1 only, armor I have in mind is Chainmail ( Armor Rating 3/1 ), so would need Rank 3 spirit to power the Fetish.
Changed to Pale Crusader's drawback in the Fetish rules post.
The most obvious solution is finding armor whose Spirit has awakened from slumbering into an active Spirit due to its history, and then use the armor's own Spirit to power the Fetish. Likely Armor passed down through the generations with a glorious battle history, possibly for a wolf-blooded family would be idea. That is pretty specific, and potentially very meaningful to the PCs if it's their family's armor, and they are interfering with proper chain of inheritance. It is also potential great source for drama. Alternatively they can raid another Pack's relatives which is a great source of conflict in another way.
Alternatively a less story rich option is a Gibbous Lune, which is a spirit of associated with shapeshifting. glory, and change may be appropriate too, especially if the particular spirit has been feeding from the glory from battlefields where many different warriors were fighting in armor under the gibbous moon. I mean if your players want to jump straight to the crunch with as little fluff or interesting consequences as possible.
Good to know that, maybe use it as alternative plan for creation of Fetish.
I'd talk with the players OOC and guage if they want seeking the armor to create storylines where they have to choose between taking something meaningful from their own wolf-blooded relatives or raiding the wolf-blooded relatives of another pack, or if they just want the fetish with as little hassle as possible so they can "Power Up" for another plot where they think they need the crunch to have a chance.
Will look into it - but probably they would want to go with little hassle. They are preparing to go for East - i.e. for 'Greece', Byzantine Empire - so they will come across Slavic lands at the dawn of 9th century. I do not assume there will be very much powerful 'modern' ( to the Era ) armors in there.
Last edited by wyrdhamster; 01-07-2018, 03:40 AM.
I'm not sure the Drawback is a meaningful one; in numerous circumstances, making humans more likely to fail Lunacy rolls is an additional advantage, not a weakness. I'm not completely sure why you've included the Drawback section at all, really.
Hell, I made an entire Wolf Gift around weaponizing Lunacy and using it to your advantage in the Giftbox thread. Remembering the armour regardless of Lunacy is much more of a drawback, as well as being more thematic and a neat storyhook.
Where can you hunt on Crafting or Armour spirits? My players have Locus in local Forge of one of them - but they would rather want to stick with their Forge spirits to be in place there.
I thought that seeing Gauru in Armor would be more scary than seeing just simple Armor. And seeing Urhan or Urshul in Armor also being really weird for humans. So it would be rather Drawback.
I agree having the armor being memorable regardless of the Lunacy result is an interesting and meaningful drawback, but messing with the Lunacy roll could be advantageous or disadvantageous depending on the intentions of the werewolf wearing it, taking it out of the Drawback category.
Drawback: Every witness that sees a character wearing this Fetish in their alternate forms will remember and recognize the armor, regardless of Form or result on the Lunacy check. Functionally this makes the armor a sort of Tell for those that would identify the wearer (As per Mortal Mask Numina). This is likely to affect Impression level for Social Manuevering, as appropriate.
Last edited by Pale_Crusader; 01-06-2018, 07:17 PM.
Rather than a spirit related directly to Change as a concept, I'd be inclined towards spirits of crafting, armour or the forge tbh.
I thought that seeing Gauru in Armor would be more scary than seeing just simple Gauru. And seeing Urhan or Urshul in Armor also being really weird for humans. So it would be rather Drawback.
Last edited by wyrdhamster; 01-06-2018, 07:11 PM.
Isn't your player's imperative trying to come up with that?
Hell, even a water elemental fits, it mutates to match the container.
Good one, but I look for more. My Vikings players would want some options on creating this Fetish.
The only problem I have is with – What types of spirits can create Shapeshifting Armor that is changing with Forms of wearer?
As my problem was not answered by others - maybe I ask politely devs what they thought is on this question. Acrozatarim, if you can, maybe you can point me what are other Spirits of Change than Lunes - to make this Fetish? Well, beside Idigams, of course.
There's far easier ways to get armor. Get a totem with Strengthen (Pack) to provide it.

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At Harmony 9 or above , the character ’s clothes and belongings do not shift with her . Below that , assume her clothing and immediate possessions shift with her , subsuming into her body in Gauru , Urshul , or Urhan form , or stretching to fit Dalu , whatever makes the most sense for the scene .
 Last edited by wyrdhamster ; 01 - 03 - 2018 , 11:45 AM .
 By feeding it other appropriate Spirits . So the problem with Armor Spirits is that Armor does n't have a Predator to Prey relationship where it is the Predator with something else conceptually , like to say Sadness and Happiness can be said to conceptually devour each other or a Wolf devour Deer or Rabbits naturally . Since it does n't have that predation aspect in its concept it must eat Armor spirits to get conceptually consistent Essence to avoid becoming a Maggath .
 Spirits of protection and maintenance , of walls and war , of hide and hubris , of fear and fury , of honor and glory , of physical and emotional attachment can all theoretically be subsumed into a spirit of armor with the right background and circumstances ; remember that spirits tend to dilute their conceptual purity as they rise in power . Defensive spirits pervade popular occult literature and outside of clear divisions of concept becoming magath is more of an art than an exact science of how closely associated a given choir is to another .
 It 's more like Chainmail in PCs family has Awakened Spirit of Rank 1 because it 's minor family heirloom . Topics Fetish needs Rank 3 spirit in item . Can I make Rank 1 spirit into Rank 3 then , somehow ?
 By feeding it other appropriate Spirits . So the problem with Armor Spirits is that Armor does n't have a Predator to Prey relationship where it is the Predator with something else conceptually , like to say Sadness and Happiness can be said to conceptually devour each other or a Wolf devour Deer or Rabbits naturally . Since it does n't have that predation aspect in its concept it must eat Armor spirits to get conceptually consistent Essence to avoid becoming a Maggath . Also Armor Spirits would tend to have the Stalwart Numina and Resistance high relative to its other stats .
 EDIT : Just thought of something that might work instead of Armor Spirits . Also Elemental Spirits of the materials the Armor is made of , as the materials could be said to be consumed in the Armor creating and repairing process . I suppose this is true of most Spirits in the Artificial Choir making Elemental Spirits sort of the bottom of their food chain , right above raw Essence .
 Fun bit of trivia , one common way to a Spirit to awaken is for something physical which has a slumbering Spirit reflection to have its physical self destroyed . So you could have hunting down armor which is significant enough to have a Spirit reflection , if it is already Awake and has a Rank hunt it down by let the PC 's Family Armor Spirit devour it . If it is n't Awake destroy the physical armor to see if that wakes it and if it does then do the previous sentence .
 My understanding of your Fetish write up is that the spirit must be of a particular strength to make the changes to the Armor needed based on how sturdy the Armor is , thus measured in the Armor rating it grants . Is that correct ? Because that makes sense to me , a less powerful spirit would n't be able to have the appropriate Influence . One alternative method could be to have the requirement instead be : " The Spirit within the Fetish must have an Influence ••• or greater of a type appropriate to modify the Armor . " This would make a Rank 3 spirit the minimum due to the Influence being capped by Rank .
 Last edited by Pale_Crusader ; 01 - 07 - 2018 , 03:01 PM .
 If the power of the fetish is to grant an armor rating then that rating would depend on its Rank , but if you already have an armour then the rating would n't become worse just because you put a low Ranking spirit into it .
 Assuming that our PC have ' family armor ' on himself , but Spirit of it is clearly too weak - is there a way to strengthened it 's Rank in relatively short time ? Awakened Spirits are Rank 1 only , armor I have in mind is Chainmail ( Armor Rating 3/1 ) , so would need Rank 3 spirit to power the Fetish .
 Changed to Pale Crusader 's drawback in the Fetish rules post .
 The most obvious solution is finding armor whose Spirit has awakened from slumbering into an active Spirit due to its history , and then use the armor 's own Spirit to power the Fetish . Likely Armor passed down through the generations with a glorious battle history , possibly for a wolf - blooded family would be idea . That is pretty specific , and potentially very meaningful to the PCs if it 's their family 's armor , and they are interfering with proper chain of inheritance . It is also potential great source for drama . Alternatively they can raid another Pack 's relatives which is a great source of conflict in another way .
 Alternatively a less story rich option is a Gibbous Lune , which is a spirit of associated with shapeshifting . glory , and change may be appropriate too , especially if the particular spirit has been feeding from the glory from battlefields where many different warriors were fighting in armor under the gibbous moon . I mean if your players want to jump straight to the crunch with as little fluff or interesting consequences as possible .
 Good to know that , maybe use it as alternative plan for creation of Fetish .
 I 'd talk with the players OOC and guage if they want seeking the armor to create storylines where they have to choose between taking something meaningful from their own wolf - blooded relatives or raiding the wolf - blooded relatives of another pack , or if they just want the fetish with as little hassle as possible so they can " Power Up " for another plot where they think they need the crunch to have a chance .
 Will look into it - but probably they would want to go with little hassle . They are preparing to go for East - i.e. for ' Greece ' , Byzantine Empire - so they will come across Slavic lands at the dawn of 9th century . I do not assume there will be very much powerful ' modern ' ( to the Era ) armors in there .
 Last edited by wyrdhamster ; 01 - 07 - 2018 , 03:40 AM .
 I'm not sure the Drawback is a meaningful one ; in numerous circumstances , making humans more likely to fail Lunacy rolls is an additional advantage , not a weakness . I 'm not completely sure why you 've included the Drawback section at all , really .
 Hell , I made an entire Wolf Gift around weaponizing Lunacy and using it to your advantage in the Giftbox thread . Remembering the armour regardless of Lunacy is much more of a drawback , as well as being more thematic and a neat storyhook .
 Where can you hunt on Crafting or Armour spirits ? My players have Locus in local Forge of one of them - but they would rather want to stick with their Forge spirits to be in place there .
 I thought that seeing Gauru in Armor would be more scary than seeing just simple Armor . And seeing Urhan or Urshul in Armor also being really weird for humans . So it would be rather Drawback .
 I agree having the armor being memorable regardless of the Lunacy result is an interesting and meaningful drawback , but messing with the Lunacy roll could be advantageous or disadvantageous depending on the intentions of the werewolf wearing it , taking it out of the Drawback category .
 Drawback : Every witness that sees a character wearing this Fetish in their alternate forms will remember and recognize the armor , regardless of Form or result on the Lunacy check . Functionally this makes the armor a sort of Tell for those that would identify the wearer ( As per Mortal Mask Numina ) . This is likely to affect Impression level for Social Manuevering , as appropriate .
 Last edited by Pale_Crusader ; 01 - 06 - 2018 , 07:17 PM .
 Rather than a spirit related directly to Change as a concept , I 'd be inclined towards spirits of crafting , armour or the forge tbh .
 I thought that seeing Gauru in Armor would be more scary than seeing just simple Gauru . And seeing Urhan or Urshul in Armor also being really weird for humans . So it would be rather Drawback .
 Last edited by wyrdhamster ; 01 - 06 - 2018 , 07:11 PM .
 Is n't your player 's imperative trying to come up with that ?
 Hell , even a water elemental fits , it mutates to match the container .
 Good one , but I look for more . My Vikings players would want some options on creating this Fetish .
 The only problem I have is with – What types of spirits can create Shapeshifting Armor that is changing with Forms of wearer ?
 As my problem was not answered by others - maybe I ask politely devs what they thought is on this question . Acrozatarim , if you can , maybe you can point me what are other Spirits of Change than Lunes - to make this Fetish ? Well , beside Idigams , of course .
 There 's far easier ways to get armor . Get a totem with Strengthen ( Pack ) to provide it .


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In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as ‘moderate to better’ 1 month after treatment.
The most likely patients are generally 35 to 55 years and the most common first area is the frown. Because of it’s ability to reduce sweating, people who suffer from Hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating, may choose to start treatment either in their adult years or in adolescence.
Treatments usually take around 10 days to achieve the full results and in most cases last for around three to four months. Results can vary from patient to patient.
Will other people be able to tell that I’ve had this cosmetic treatment?
Most of our clients say they look more relaxed.
What is a cosmetic injectable or dermal filler?
This is the most popular medical treatment for fine lines and wrinkles and for restoring the volume to the mid and lower face. We also use these products to enhance or re-balance facial features such as lips, eyes and cheeks that have been altered with age, accident, surgery or illness.
A frequent starting point is down-turned corners of the mouth and in younger clients the frequent starting points are lips and cheek enhancements.
The products* we use are well known and have been deemed predictable and effective in clinical tests and medical groups worldwide. All can be removed with a simple injection if a client is unhappy.
There are a number of products used for different concerns and have been proven effective in many clinical trials. They are designed to be used under the skin and will plump up the line or crease from beneath. Natural-looking results are achieved because new technology products are soft to the touch. Current techniques aim for more lift using less product.
Generally both men and women aged 18 to 55 years choose this treatment for wrinkle filling, re-volumising and facial enhancement.
Results are immediate and last for around 6 to 12 months. If you choose not to repeat the treatment, the area will slowly return to it’s pre-treatment state.
Most of our clients say they look more relaxed, with a softer appearance.

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Based on demand from our patients , Dr Charteris performs cosmetic treatments with anti - wrinkle and dermal filling injections .
 What is a cosmetic toxin ?
 This is the most popular medical treatment for wrinkles in the upper face , including what is most commonly known as frown lines and crow ’s feet .
 “ Bunny lines ” from wrinkling the nose when smiling or frowning .
 This product * was approved by the American Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) in 2002 for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people , and almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone .
 In clinical trials , nearly 90 % of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as ‘ moderate to better ’ 1 month after treatment .
 The most likely patients are generally 35 to 55 years and the most common first area is the frown . Because of it ’s ability to reduce sweating , people who suffer from Hyperhidrosis , or excessive underarm sweating , may choose to start treatment either in their adult years or in adolescence .
 Treatments usually take around 10 days to achieve the full results and in most cases last for around three to four months . Results can vary from patient to patient .
 Will other people be able to tell that I ’ve had this cosmetic treatment ?
 Most of our clients say they look more relaxed .
 What is a cosmetic injectable or dermal filler ?
 This is the most popular medical treatment for fine lines and wrinkles and for restoring the volume to the mid and lower face . We also use these products to enhance or re - balance facial features such as lips , eyes and cheeks that have been altered with age , accident , surgery or illness .
 A frequent starting point is down - turned corners of the mouth and in younger clients the frequent starting points are lips and cheek enhancements .
 The products * we use are well known and have been deemed predictable and effective in clinical tests and medical groups worldwide . All can be removed with a simple injection if a client is unhappy .
 There are a number of products used for different concerns and have been proven effective in many clinical trials . They are designed to be used under the skin and will plump up the line or crease from beneath . Natural - looking results are achieved because new technology products are soft to the touch . Current techniques aim for more lift using less product .
 Generally both men and women aged 18 to 55 years choose this treatment for wrinkle filling , re - volumising and facial enhancement .
 Results are immediate and last for around 6 to 12 months . If you choose not to repeat the treatment , the area will slowly return to it ’s pre - treatment state .
 Most of our clients say they look more relaxed , with a softer appearance .


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Pitched on a high ground overlooking the town junction, the Dzong was first constructed in 1549 by the great grandfather of the first Shabdrung.
Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Touching down at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide upon exiting the arrival hall. Today, we will take it easy to acclimatise to the altitude. Drive to Thimphu, check in to the hotel and let’s have your first taste of Bhutanese cuisine and some light sightseeing in Thimphu if possible.
Dochula Pass - The 108 chortens was built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Indian militants and to liberate of the souls lost.
Punakha Dzong - Built in 1637, the dzong continues to be the winter home for the clergy, headed by the Chief Abbott, the Je Khenpo. It is a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture, sitting at the fork of two rivers, portraying the image of a medieval city from a distance. The dzong was destroyed by fire and glacial floods over the years but has been carefully restored and is, today, a fine example of Bhutanese craftsmanship.
We will start our 7 hour drive to Central Bhutan. Before we start we will pay a visit to Chhimi Lhakhang (left) - A 20 minutes walk across terraced fields through the village of Sopsokha from the roadside to the small temple located on a hillock in the centre of the valley below Metshina. Ngawang Chogyel built the temple in 15th century after the ’Divine Madman’ Drukpa Kuenlay built a small chorten there. It is a pilgrim site for barren women.
This is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism in Bhutan. It is an area with a wide variety of fauna and flora. The Guru Rinpoche and his lineage of Tertons (treasure finders) making Bumthang his home have led to more than 40 temples being built in this peaceful valley. Witness the tsechu today, a rich form of the oral history tradition where the Bhutanese pass on values, mythology and spiritual beliefs through the dance dramas.
The Prakhar Tshechu will culminate with a rare display of a giant silk applique thangkha (painting) depicting Guru Padmasambava or some other important Buddhist deity this morning. On route to Gangtey is Trongsa, the ancestral home of the ruling dynasty.
Trongsa, literally "New Town" in the Dzongkha language, is where the current monarchy had its origin in Bhutan. Each King in the line of succession has held the post of Trongsa Penlop or Governor before donning the Raven Crown.
Trongsa DzongThe foundations of Trongsa Dzong were laid in the 16th century by. Its foundation was laid by Pema Lingpa and flourished during the 17th century under Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal. The impressive fortress is a massive structure, its wall looming high above the winding Mangde Chu Valley,commanding the east-west road.
The Trongsa Museum (Ta Dzong), sits high above the valley at a strategic vantage point over Trongsa Dzong. The "Tower of Trongsa" tells the stories of the dzong and the valley that it has watched over for centuries. His Majesty the King inaugurates the Ta Dzong as a museum dedicated to the Wangchuk dynasty, land marking yet another significant event as the nation celebrates 100 years of the monarchy. It has been restored into a classy museum that represents a tasteful blend of tradition and modernity. There are 224 items on display, include a sacred image of Sung Joenma Dorji Chang (self spoken Vajradharna), a bronze statue of Pema Lingpa, made by himself and a number of centuries old treasures like dance and ritual costumes and objects, ancient prayer books, paintings and scrolls and textiles.
The valley of Phobjikha is well known as the winter home of the Black necked crane (Grus Nigricollis). Bhutan is home to around six hundred black-necked cranes with Phobjikha being one of the popular places that the birds migrate to in the winter months from the Tibetan plateau. The elegant and shy birds can be observed from early November to end of March. This is an old monastery that dates back to 17th century.
Nature Hike along the valley of Phobjikha - A short trek of about 90 minutes known as the 'Gangte Nature Trail' starts from the Mani stone wall to the north of the Gangteng Gonpa and ends in Khewa Lhakhang.
Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. Made up of just three main streets, it is only one of 2 capitals in the world without traffic lights. As the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu offers a rich cultural heritage with places of interest as listed below.
In the morning, we will head to Thimphu, driving pass Wangdue and Dochula Pass again.
Once we reach Thimphu, perhaps its time for you to take a short break. Seat yourself at one of the numerous cafe in town and write postcards for your family and friends. Or head to a view point to visit the Takin Enclosure or view Thimphu from afar.
Heritage Museum - Dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past though exhibition of artefacts used in rural households.
Textile Museum - Witnesses the art of traditional weaving.
Takin enclosure - On the way to the viewpoint over Thimphu is the home of Bhutan’s national animal, the Takin; a strange looking beast some say looks like a bee stung moose.
Centenary Farmers’ Market - Every Saturday and Sunday most of the Thimphu population congregate on the banks of the river where the weekend market is held. Here villagers from the valley and other nearby places come to sell their agriculture products.
Paro Valley - The beautiful valley is home to many of Bhutan’s old monasteries and temples. The country’s only Airport is in Paro. The valley is also home to mount Chomolhari (7,300 meters) situated at the northern end of the valley whose glacier water forms the Pachu flowing through the valley. The following are some of the prominent places to visit in Paro.
Paro Dzong - also known as Rinpung Dzong, this 15th century massive fortress/monastery, is also the administrative centre of the dzonkhag.
Ta Dzong - Built as a watch tower the Ta Dzong, it was converted into the National Museum in 1968. The museum boasts antique Thangka, textiles, weapons and armour, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artefacts.
A morning drive, north of Paro valley brings us to the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong. Built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the Dzong was destroyed by an accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and relive the memories of a glorious past.
Beyond Satsam Chorten, we hike up to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s nest). The 1.5 hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage view whereby you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery. Prayer flags adorn the cliffs and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. After a sumptuous local lunch, we will retrace our steps to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
Please refer to the photos as attached.
The trip has been awesome and Bhutan will definitely be one unforgettable destination. With the many breathtaking sights and the warm hospitality from the good Bhutanese people, Bhutan is a place that leaves me with good memories. Not forgetting our guide, Ugeen, who is knowledgeable and always so friendly and helpful, and our driver, Bola, who is all humorous and caring.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and was indeed a memorable trip. I'm still in the midst of organising my photos and I did take some photos of our home stay for you. Will be happy to share our photos.
Cecilia's 60th birthday was also a very memorable one for her. Thanks to you for helping us put through the special surprise request and KP arranged for a birthday cake. It was also a particularly meaningful birthday for her as she also had the opportunity to make offerings to Guru Rinpoche that day which was an auspicious one. The next day was also a memorable one for the group as KP helped us identify another auspicious day to hang our prayer flags at one of the pass.
KP was an excellent guide and Tandin our driver had great initiative and a fantastic entertainer.
I’m just back home and already missing Bhutan. It is a very interesting and beautiful country and our stay there was great and we really liked everything, culture, people and food. The festivals we attended were very amusing and Taktsang Dzong is astonishing. Our guide, Kuenzang Dema, was very nice and kind even if with little experience, and she should improve much herself.
We appreciated a lot the driver. Mr. Karma is highly careful and accurate, the car always clean and impeccable. Thank you for the well-organized journey.

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Pitched on a high ground overlooking the town junction , the Dzong was first constructed in 1549 by the great grandfather of the first Shabdrung .
 Welcome to Bhutan , the Land of the Thunder Dragon . Touching down at Paro International Airport , you will be greeted by your guide upon exiting the arrival hall . Today , we will take it easy to acclimatise to the altitude . Drive to Thimphu , check in to the hotel and let ’s have your first taste of Bhutanese cuisine and some light sightseeing in Thimphu if possible .
 Dochula Pass - The 108 chortens was built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate Bhutan ’s victory over Indian militants and to liberate of the souls lost .
 Punakha Dzong - Built in 1637 , the dzong continues to be the winter home for the clergy , headed by the Chief Abbott , the Je Khenpo . It is a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture , sitting at the fork of two rivers , portraying the image of a medieval city from a distance . The dzong was destroyed by fire and glacial floods over the years but has been carefully restored and is , today , a fine example of Bhutanese craftsmanship .
 We will start our 7 hour drive to Central Bhutan . Before we start we will pay a visit to Chhimi Lhakhang ( left ) - A 20 minutes walk across terraced fields through the village of Sopsokha from the roadside to the small temple located on a hillock in the centre of the valley below Metshina . Ngawang Chogyel built the temple in 15th century after the ’ Divine Madman ’ Drukpa Kuenlay built a small chorten there . It is a pilgrim site for barren women .
 This is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism in Bhutan . It is an area with a wide variety of fauna and flora . The Guru Rinpoche and his lineage of Tertons ( treasure finders ) making Bumthang his home have led to more than 40 temples being built in this peaceful valley . Witness the tsechu today , a rich form of the oral history tradition where the Bhutanese pass on values , mythology and spiritual beliefs through the dance dramas .
 The Prakhar Tshechu will culminate with a rare display of a giant silk applique thangkha ( painting ) depicting Guru Padmasambava or some other important Buddhist deity this morning . On route to Gangtey is Trongsa , the ancestral home of the ruling dynasty .
 Trongsa , literally " New Town " in the Dzongkha language , is where the current monarchy had its origin in Bhutan . Each King in the line of succession has held the post of Trongsa Penlop or Governor before donning the Raven Crown .
 Trongsa DzongThe foundations of Trongsa Dzong were laid in the 16th century by . Its foundation was laid by Pema Lingpa and flourished during the 17th century under Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal . The impressive fortress is a massive structure , its wall looming high above the winding Mangde Chu Valley , commanding the east - west road .
 The Trongsa Museum ( Ta Dzong ) , sits high above the valley at a strategic vantage point over Trongsa Dzong . The " Tower of Trongsa " tells the stories of the dzong and the valley that it has watched over for centuries . His Majesty the King inaugurates the Ta Dzong as a museum dedicated to the Wangchuk dynasty , land marking yet another significant event as the nation celebrates 100 years of the monarchy . It has been restored into a classy museum that represents a tasteful blend of tradition and modernity . There are 224 items on display , include a sacred image of Sung Joenma Dorji Chang ( self spoken Vajradharna ) , a bronze statue of Pema Lingpa , made by himself and a number of centuries old treasures like dance and ritual costumes and objects , ancient prayer books , paintings and scrolls and textiles .
 The valley of Phobjikha is well known as the winter home of the Black necked crane ( Grus Nigricollis ) . Bhutan is home to around six hundred black - necked cranes with Phobjikha being one of the popular places that the birds migrate to in the winter months from the Tibetan plateau . The elegant and shy birds can be observed from early November to end of March . This is an old monastery that dates back to 17th century .
 Nature Hike along the valley of Phobjikha - A short trek of about 90 minutes known as the ' Gangte Nature Trail ' starts from the Mani stone wall to the north of the Gangteng Gonpa and ends in Khewa Lhakhang .
 Thimphu , the modern capital of Bhutan . Made up of just three main streets , it is only one of 2 capitals in the world without traffic lights . As the capital of Bhutan , Thimphu offers a rich cultural heritage with places of interest as listed below .
 In the morning , we will head to Thimphu , driving pass Wangdue and Dochula Pass again .
 Once we reach Thimphu , perhaps its time for you to take a short break . Seat yourself at one of the numerous cafe in town and write postcards for your family and friends . Or head to a view point to visit the Takin Enclosure or view Thimphu from afar .
 Heritage Museum - Dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past though exhibition of artefacts used in rural households .
 Textile Museum - Witnesses the art of traditional weaving .
 Takin enclosure - On the way to the viewpoint over Thimphu is the home of Bhutan ’s national animal , the Takin ; a strange looking beast some say looks like a bee stung moose .
 Centenary Farmers ’ Market - Every Saturday and Sunday most of the Thimphu population congregate on the banks of the river where the weekend market is held . Here villagers from the valley and other nearby places come to sell their agriculture products .
 Paro Valley - The beautiful valley is home to many of Bhutan ’s old monasteries and temples . The country ’s only Airport is in Paro . The valley is also home to mount Chomolhari ( 7,300 meters ) situated at the northern end of the valley whose glacier water forms the Pachu flowing through the valley . The following are some of the prominent places to visit in Paro .
 Paro Dzong - also known as Rinpung Dzong , this 15th century massive fortress / monastery , is also the administrative centre of the dzonkhag .
 Ta Dzong - Built as a watch tower the Ta Dzong , it was converted into the National Museum in 1968 . The museum boasts antique Thangka , textiles , weapons and armour , household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artefacts .
 A morning drive , north of Paro valley brings us to the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong . Built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , father and unifier of medieval Bhutan , the Dzong was destroyed by an accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate . Explore the ramparts and relive the memories of a glorious past .
 Beyond Satsam Chorten , we hike up to the Taktsang Monastery ( Tiger ’s nest ) . The 1.5 hour hike to the cafeteria is also a vantage view whereby you can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery . Prayer flags adorn the cliffs and this is also where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century . After a sumptuous local lunch , we will retrace our steps to visit Kyichu Lhakhang , one of the oldest temples in Bhutan .
 Please refer to the photos as attached .
 The trip has been awesome and Bhutan will definitely be one unforgettable destination . With the many breathtaking sights and the warm hospitality from the good Bhutanese people , Bhutan is a place that leaves me with good memories . Not forgetting our guide , Ugeen , who is knowledgeable and always so friendly and helpful , and our driver , Bola , who is all humorous and caring .
 We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and was indeed a memorable trip . I 'm still in the midst of organising my photos and I did take some photos of our home stay for you . Will be happy to share our photos .
 Cecilia 's 60th birthday was also a very memorable one for her . Thanks to you for helping us put through the special surprise request and KP arranged for a birthday cake . It was also a particularly meaningful birthday for her as she also had the opportunity to make offerings to Guru Rinpoche that day which was an auspicious one . The next day was also a memorable one for the group as KP helped us identify another auspicious day to hang our prayer flags at one of the pass .
 KP was an excellent guide and Tandin our driver had great initiative and a fantastic entertainer .
 I ’m just back home and already missing Bhutan . It is a very interesting and beautiful country and our stay there was great and we really liked everything , culture , people and food . The festivals we attended were very amusing and Taktsang Dzong is astonishing . Our guide , Kuenzang Dema , was very nice and kind even if with little experience , and she should improve much herself .
 We appreciated a lot the driver . Mr. Karma is highly careful and accurate , the car always clean and impeccable . Thank you for the well - organized journey .


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Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed magnetic elastomeric composites that move in different ways when exposed to light, raising the possibility that these materials could enable a wide range of products that perform simple to complex movements, from tiny engines and valves to solar arrays that bend toward the sunlight. The research is described in an article published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
In biology, there are many examples where light induces movement or change – think of flowers and leaves turning toward sunlight. The light actuated materials created in this study are based on the principle of the Curie temperature – the temperature above which certain materials will change their magnetic properties. By heating and cooling a magnetic material, one can turn its magnetism off and on. Biopolymers and elastomers doped with ferromagnetic CrO2 will heat up when exposed to laser or sunlight, temporarily losing their magnetic properties until they cool down again. The basic movements of the material, shaped into films, sponges, and hydrogels, are induced by nearby permanent or electromagnets and can exhibit as bending, twisting, and expansion.
To demonstrate this versatility, the researchers constructed a simple “Curie engine”. A light actuated film was shaped into a ring and mounted on a needle post. Placed near a permanent magnet, when a laser was focused onto a fixed spot on the ring, it locally demagnetizes that portion of the ring, creating an unbalanced net force that causes the ring to turn. As it turns, the demagnetized spot regains its magnetization and a new spot is illuminated and demagnetized, causing the engine to continuously rotate.
Materials used to create the light actuated materials include polydimethylsoloxane (PDMS), which is a widely used transparent elastomer often shaped into flexible films, and silk fibroin, which is a versatile biocompatible material with excellent optical properties that can be shaped into a wide range of forms – from films to gels, threads, blocks and sponges.
“With additional material patterning, light patterning and magnetic field control, we could theoretically achieve even more complicated and fine-tuned movements, such as folding and unfolding, microfluidic valve switching, micro and nano-sized engines and more,” said Omenetto.

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Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed magnetic elastomeric composites that move in different ways when exposed to light , raising the possibility that these materials could enable a wide range of products that perform simple to complex movements , from tiny engines and valves to solar arrays that bend toward the sunlight . The research is described in an article published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .
 In biology , there are many examples where light induces movement or change – think of flowers and leaves turning toward sunlight . The light actuated materials created in this study are based on the principle of the Curie temperature – the temperature above which certain materials will change their magnetic properties . By heating and cooling a magnetic material , one can turn its magnetism off and on . Biopolymers and elastomers doped with ferromagnetic CrO2 will heat up when exposed to laser or sunlight , temporarily losing their magnetic properties until they cool down again . The basic movements of the material , shaped into films , sponges , and hydrogels , are induced by nearby permanent or electromagnets and can exhibit as bending , twisting , and expansion .
 To demonstrate this versatility , the researchers constructed a simple “ Curie engine ” . A light actuated film was shaped into a ring and mounted on a needle post . Placed near a permanent magnet , when a laser was focused onto a fixed spot on the ring , it locally demagnetizes that portion of the ring , creating an unbalanced net force that causes the ring to turn . As it turns , the demagnetized spot regains its magnetization and a new spot is illuminated and demagnetized , causing the engine to continuously rotate .
 Materials used to create the light actuated materials include polydimethylsoloxane ( PDMS ) , which is a widely used transparent elastomer often shaped into flexible films , and silk fibroin , which is a versatile biocompatible material with excellent optical properties that can be shaped into a wide range of forms – from films to gels , threads , blocks and sponges .
 “ With additional material patterning , light patterning and magnetic field control , we could theoretically achieve even more complicated and fine - tuned movements , such as folding and unfolding , microfluidic valve switching , micro and nano - sized engines and more , ” said Omenetto .


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After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, David Swain began his career at Integon Life Insurance Company in Winston-Salem, NC. Over the next many years, David and his partner developed apartment complexes and commercial properties across North and South Carolina.
In 1990, David moved his corporate headquarters to Wilmington, NC.
In 2009, David and Diane Swain donated $1,000,000 to the Cameron School of Business at UNCW. The existing Center for Business and Economic Services was renamed to the H. David and Diane Swain Center in honor of their gift.
The Swains continue to be committed to the principles their lives are built upon: honesty, integrity and vision. As an advocate for responsible development, David continues to develop properties across the Carolinas. He and his wife proudly support numerous philanthropic causes.
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After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill , David Swain began his career at Integon Life Insurance Company in Winston - Salem , NC . Over the next many years , David and his partner developed apartment complexes and commercial properties across North and South Carolina .
 In 1990 , David moved his corporate headquarters to Wilmington , NC .
 In 2009 , David and Diane Swain donated $ 1,000,000 to the Cameron School of Business at UNCW . The existing Center for Business and Economic Services was renamed to the H. David and Diane Swain Center in honor of their gift .
 The Swains continue to be committed to the principles their lives are built upon : honesty , integrity and vision . As an advocate for responsible development , David continues to develop properties across the Carolinas . He and his wife proudly support numerous philanthropic causes .
 Swain and Associates from Swain & Associates on Vimeo .