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Persons living in the community who are physically frail, or who have a cognitive or physical impairment.
$21.00 per day with subsidies available.
Escorted transportation available to those who have no other means of getting to and from the program. Cost $3.50 each way or $7.00 return trip.
Programs are offered at the Anne Johnston Health Station, 2398 Yonge Street, at Montgomery Avenue (two blocks north of Eglinton Avenue).
Week Day program: Monday to Friday 9:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday program: provided 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Includes a snack and lunch or dinner.
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Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that helps heal damaged tissues and resolve infections. Neutrophil blood levels increase naturally in response to infections, injuries, and other types of stress. They may decrease in response to severe or chronic infections, drug treatments, and genetic conditions.
Neutrophils help prevent infections by blocking, disabling, digesting, or warding off invading particles and microorganisms. They also communicate with other cells to help them repair cells and mount a proper immune response.
The body produces neutrophils in the bone marrow, and they account for 55–70 percent of all white blood cells in the bloodstream. A normal overall white blood cell level in the bloodstream for an adult is somewhere between 4,500 and 11,000 per millimeters cubed (mm3).
When there is an infection or another source of inflammation in the body, special chemicals alert mature neutrophils, which then leave the bone marrow and travel through the bloodstream to the site in need.
Unlike some other cells or blood components, neutrophils can travel through junctions in the cells that line blood vessel walls and enter into tissues directly.
In this article, we look at the reasons for high or low neutrophil levels, how doctors can test these levels, and what normal neutrophil levels are for different groups.
There are many different reasons why a person may have higher or lower than normal levels of neutrophils in their blood.
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell.
Having an abnormally high level of neutrophils in the blood is known as neutrophilic leukocytosis, also known as neutrophilia.
Some inflammatory conditions can increase neutrophil levels, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and vasculitis.
An abnormally low blood level of neutrophils is a condition called neutropenia.
A drop in neutrophil blood levels typically occurs when the body uses immune cells faster than it produces them or the bone marrow is not producing them correctly.
An enlarged spleen may also cause a decrease in neutrophil levels because the spleen traps and destroys neutrophils and other blood cells.
A laboratory specialist can evaluate a blood sample for white blood cell levels.
Doctors can identify changes in neutrophil levels from a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) with differential, which identifies specific groups of white blood cells.
A doctor may order a CBC test when someone is experiencing a range of symptoms related to infection, chronic illness, and injury, such as fever, pain, and exhaustion. A nurse or technician will draw a small amount of blood from the arm and send it off for evaluation.
If the initial test shows a higher or lower number of white blood cells than normal, the doctor will likely repeat the test to confirm the results. If the initial results are confirmed, a doctor will perform a physical exam, ask questions about the person's lifestyle, and review their medical history.
If there is no apparent reason for changes in white blood cell levels, the doctor will order a more specific test. Laboratory specialists will look for specific white blood cells, such as immature neutrophils called myeloblasts. During an infection or chronic illness, these cells emerge from the bone marrow and mature in the blood instead of the bone marrow.
If myeloblasts or other white blood cells appear in significant levels in the blood, the doctor will request a bone marrow sample.
Bone marrow collection involves inserting a long needle into part of the pelvis near the back of your hip. The procedure can be very painful, and a doctor will typically take the sample in a hospital setting with at least a local anesthetic.
Experts will examine the bone marrow sample to see if neutrophils and other blood cells are developing correctly and are in regular supply.
Leukopenia is a condition where a person has a reduced white blood cell levels in their bloodstream. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments here.
Changes in neutrophil levels are often a sign of more significant changes in white blood cell levels.
In non-pregnant adults, a white blood cell blood count over 11,000 per mm3 is known as leukocytosis, which is an elevated white blood cell count. Neutrophilic leukocytosis occurs when a person has over 7,000 per mm3 mature neutrophils in their bloodstream.
Minor changes in neutrophil or white blood cell levels are typically nothing to worry about as long as they are temporary. A raised white blood cell count often means the body is responding to infection, injury, or stress.
Some people have naturally lower levels of white blood cells and neutrophils than other people due to a range of factors, including congenital conditions.
If neutrophil or white blood cell levels are significantly altered for no apparent reason or remain raised or lowered, a doctor will order more tests to determine the cause.
Severely high or low levels of white blood cells often require emergency care and monitoring. People with severe neutropenia will have an inadequate defense against infection.
People with severe neutrophilia typically have a life-threatening type of infection or other inflammatory illness that requires treatment, such as cancer.
Nutritional yeast is a plant-based source of vitamin B-12.
The best way to correct abnormal neutrophil levels is to address and treat the underlying cause.
Antibiotics can treat bacterial infections, while antifungal medicine treats fungal infections. People can treat certain viral infections with medications that slow viral activity. Otherwise, supportive therapies, such as fluids and rest, may be part of the treatment plan.
People with altered neutrophil levels caused by medications or procedures may need to stop or adjust treatments.
People with severely low levels of neutrophils often require monitoring, antibiotic therapy, and hospitalization to reduce the risk of severe infection.
This period of intensive care helps keep people with weakened immune systems away from potentially harmful microorganisms. It also supports the body, giving it time to produce more white blood cells.
Try not to over-exercise or exercise beyond comfort levels.
Reduce stress levels and treat chronic or severe stress.
Seek medical attention for signs of infection, such as fever, weakness, fatigue, or pain, and treat infections exactly as prescribed.
Follow a healthful, balanced diet.
Treat chronic conditions, such as genetic or inflammatory conditions, exactly as prescribed.
However, people with only minor or mild changes in their neutrophil blood levels often show no symptoms and do not require any treatment.
Having a healthy number of neutrophils in the blood and bone marrow is crucial to the correct working of the immune system.
When neutrophil levels are higher or lower than usual for more than a short period, a doctor will order several tests to work out the underlying cause. People with significantly altered neutrophil levels may also require hospitalization to prevent infection and treat life-threatening conditions.
It is a good idea to have regular wellness checks at a doctor's office to stay on top of health. Anyone with concerns about their neutrophil count or any medical condition should talk to their doctor who will be able to answer questions they may have.
Huizen, Jennifer. "What are neutrophils and what do they do?." Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 13 Dec. 2018. Web.
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The Mayan calendar is recognized as the world's most accurate calendar, more so than the Gregorian system in use today. Its accuracy is said to be such that the Mayan calendar will need to be adjusted by only one day in 380,000 years.
There is no doubt that the current Maya Calendar Long Count has a legitimate end date of 21-12-2012. The well known Swedish Maya calendar researcher and writer states that the calendar system of the Maya has a strong spiritual aspect as well as cosmic elements to it. The Maya certainly seem to echo this is in all the information they ever share on the subject when approached.
The date February 21st, 2013 is very significant and it closely corresponds with the date of December 21st, 2012, which the ancient Maya believed to be the Earth's final day. The Gregorian calendar will end on the 16th February 2013. In accordance with this formation this is a 6 Ahau-date : the formation has been created almost precise 5 Tzolkin-cycles before the end of the Gregorian calendar.
According to Maya Elder Don Alejandro: "On March 31, 2013 the sun will be hidden for a period of 60-70 hours and this is when we shall enter the period of the Fifth Sun."
"According to the prophecies, in the year 2013 the first stage of higher understanding will begin. If we are willing to work with our subconscious, we will then be able to reclaim the information that has been impregnated in the deepest parts of our being. In this way, the ancient knowledge will rise again."
According to "The Bible Code," the world will end on this date due to a collision with a meteor, asteroid, or comet. Another theory - the "Novelty Theory" - claims time itself is a "fractal wave," which will end abruptly in 2012. Even the popular television program X-Files speculated that colonization of the earth by "aliens" would occur in December 2012.
The Mayans themselves believe at the end of 2012 the serpent rope will emerge again from the center of the Milky Way, and Quetzalcoatl will return, heralding a new era at the start of 2013. Another version of the story has Quetzalcoatl sailing down on a winged ship, causing some to speculate that a UFO armada or "mother ship" could descend and take up position over earth on that date.
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Undoubtedly an ambitious project, the Lilypad seeks to be a completely self-sufficient floating city that will bring shelter to future climate change refugees. Drawing its inspiration from the highly ribbed leaf of the great lilypad of the Amazonia Victoria Regia, the city is also called the Floating Ecopolis and is designed to hold approximately 50,000 people. Designed by Vincent Callebaut, the Lilypad is a concept proposal to deal with the effects of global warming and the displacement of inhabitants who reside along the coastal lines. The double skin of the ecopolis is made of polyester fibres covered by a layer of titanium dioxide which would react with ultraviolet rays and absorb atmospheric pollution. It will also implement renewable technologies allowing it to produce more energy than it consumes. A centrally located artificial lagoon completely immersed below the water line will be surrounded by three marinas and three mountains to act as a stabilizer for the city. Biotic corridors and aquaculture farms would be used to grow food and biomass. Each city is intended to be either near a coast, or floating around in the ocean. Expected to be a reality in 2100, the project still has a very long way to go and may come in too late for climate change refugees.
The ability of the cactus plant to survive in harsh desert climate inspired the new design for Qatar’s Minister of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture (MMAA) building. Borrowing from the plant’s ability to transpire at night rather than the day in order to retain water, the building is covered with hundreds of smart shades that open and close depending on the strength of the sun. There is a dome at the base of the building that is home to a botanical garden which has an edible garden and uses plants to clean up waste water. The waste water passes through three different ecological systems that process and filters it in different ways. The botanical dome is also used for climate and air control, as well as a sustainable food source.
Termites are reputed to be one of nature’s best builders, erecting tall mounds and maintaining a constant temperature inside despite the external weather conditions. How do they perfect a system of a self-cooling ventilation system? The largest office and shopping complex in Zimbabwe, the East Gate Centre, borrows from this marvel having no air conditioning yet remaining cool. The East Gate Centre, largely made of concrete, draws in outside air that is either warmed or cooled by the building mass. Vented into the building’s floors and offices, the air exits through the chimneys at the top. The complex also consists of two buildings side by side that are separated by an open space that is covered by glass and open to the local breezes. Minimizing its heating and cooling energy by 90%, the owners of the building were able to save up to $3.5 million for a $36 million building.
One of the fastest trains in the world, Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train travels at over 200 miles per hour. It is also the world’s busiest rail line, serving over 151 million passengers in a year. However, the engineers of the train faced a major challenge. When the high-speed train would pass through a tunnel, a cushion of air would build up and pushed along in front of the train. As the train would exit the tunnel, this compressed air would suddenly expand with a loud sonic boom. Eventually the engineers redesigned the model, borrowing from the kingfisher which is capable of diving from air into water seamlessly. The train’s nose cone is modelled after a kingfisher’s beak, creating a much quieter train. Not only does it help the train go faster but it also uses 15% less energy.
The tropical boxfish lives in warm ocean waters. While it has a rather large body, the fish is able to swim very fast because of its low coefficient of drag and rigid exoskeleton. Looking for a new aerodynamic design for a car, the designers set out to model a new vehicle, applying characteristics of the fish to the car. The result was a vehicle that recorded the lowest co-efficient of a drag ever tested. The Bionic Car was able to reach a top speed of 118 miles per hour. Not only did the aerodynamic shape give the car a highly efficient fuel performance, its rectangular frame also added stability.
Developed by Boston Dynamics for the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the fastest legged robot dubbed the “Cheetah” set a new land record speed for land robots at 18 miles per hour. The concept uses the natural flexing of both legs and back that a cheetah exhibits to increase its stride. A cheetah’s spine is unusually flexible and it curves or flexes with each stride, acting like a spring for its hind legs. The current version of this robot runs on a laboratory treadmill where it is powered by an off-board hydraulic pump, and uses a boom-like device to keep it running in the centre of the treadmill.
Organic agriculture could eventually provide enough food to nourish the planet if developed on a large scale. Urban farming has become a growing trend among city inhabitants though in a place like Manhattan space to actually carry this through is a major challenge. With no way to go but up, Belgian architect, Vincent Callebaut, developed an incredible urban farm concept that mimics the design of the wings of a dragonfly. The space between the pair of “wings” can use solar energy production to accumulate warm air within the structure during winter months, and the design of the spine can efficiently separate and recirculate waste products from plants, humans and animals. Spanning 132 floors, the Dragonfly can accommodate 28 different agricultural fields for the production of fruit, vegetables, grains, meat and dairy.
Within the New Songdo City, a series of residential and commercial towers have arisen, drawing inspiration from the honeycomb. To achieve a twisting look yet preventing the tower from buckling in heavy winds, the structure is designed with supporting walls that stagger out and upward from the centre. Just like the hexagonal parts of a honeycomb, the supporting walls hug the core like puzzle pieces, creating a balanced and secure structure with no wasted space. Considered highly controversial for being constructed on an intertidal wetland, the properties consist of six 50-story towers, accommodate state-of-the-art technology, live-in work amenities and retail space; defining the northern edge of the city.
A freely movable handling system, the Bionic Handling Assistant is inspired by the elephant trunk, developing a bionic arm. It combines a wide range of technologies and components – from manufacturing concepts to series products like sensors and valves, actuators and grippers, to control technology and software for developing applications and products. Its structural resilience allows for safe and direct contact between a person and the machine, forming a stronger and more efficient method of interaction between people and technology. The invention can be used in various situations that require support from machines such as medical technology, rehabilitation and as an aid for the handicapped, as well as in agriculture, private homes and educational institutes.
The Haitian kapok tree is able to store water internally and shed its leaves under drought conditions to conserve energy. As they embark to replace an orphanage that was ruined in the 2010 earthquake I Haiti, designers have sought inspiration from that tree to counter the rainy season and humid climate of the region. The centre’s unique deep-set balcony system was modelled after the Kapok tree’s branching support system. The Kapok’s roots are represented by the facility’s below-grade area, which will clean and store water. A porous bamboo layer protects the building’s concrete core; the bamboo’s high surface area and cell-like pockets circulate trade winds and deflect heat.
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Inaugurated with much fanfare in October 1997, the Italian American Center (IACC) is the largest multi-functional center in the region. It was the vision of a group of energetic and dedicated people who launched a monthly bilingual Italian-American newspaper and roughed out their objectives. The IACC building rose from its foundation as a truly cooperative endeavor.
The IACC building contains three floors, with a total of 27,000 square feet of floor space. The basement floor has a recreation room, and bocce courts. The main floor features “The Grand Ballroom”, with a capacity for 280 people, an Italian style bar/cafe and offices. The top level is complete with a Boardroom/Classroom, the Richard DiMarco Library, and a second banquet room with a dance floor and bar.
Explore the possibility of joining our fine club. Enjoy the camaraderie of other Italian Americans and members of the community, volunteering for such activities as the Festa Italiana, The Christmas Gala and other various activities.
The facility is managed by the Board of Directors, a facilities manager, full time staff, as well as a large number of volunteers.
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A name given to manifestations of the magnetic self-attraction of parallel electric currents having the same direction. The effect at modest current levels of a few amperes can usually be neglected, but when current levels approach a million amperes such as occur in electrochemistry, the effect can be damaging and must be taken into account by electrical engineers. The pinch effect in a gas discharge has been the subject of intensive study, since it presents a possible way of achieving the magnetic confinement of a hot plasma (a highly ionized gas) necessary for the successful operation of a thermonuclear or fusion reactor.
The law of attraction which describes the interaction between parallel electric currents was discovered by A. M. Ampère in 1820. For a cylindrical wire of radius r meters carrying a total surface current of I amperes, it manifests itself as an inward pressure on the surface (Fig. 1) given by I2/2 × 107πr2 pascals. For the electric currents of normal experience, this force is small and passes unnoticed, but it is significant that the pressure increases with the square of the current, I2. For example, at 25,000 amperes the pressure amounts to about 1 atm (100 kilopascals) for a wire of 1-cm radius, but at 106 amperes the pressure is about 1600 atm or about 12 tons in.-2 (160 megapascals).
There are a number of ways in which the magnetic field of a fusion reactor can be arranged around the plasma to hold it together, and one of these methods is the pinch effect. A fusion reactor using this type of confinement would ideally be a toroidal tube in which the confined plasma would carry a large electric current induced in it by magnetic induction from a transformer core passing through the major axis of the torus. The current would have the double function of ohmically heating the plasma and compressing the plasma toward the center of the tube.
Characteristically, as can be shown by high-speed photography, the pinch forms at the inner surface of a discharge tube wall and contracts radially inward, forming an intense line, the pinch, on the axis; the pinch rebounds slightly; the contracted discharge rapidly develops necks and kinks; and in a few microseconds all structure is lost in an apparently turbulent glowing gas which fills the tube. Thus, the pinch turns out to be unstable, and plasma confinement is soon lost by contact with the wall. The cause of the instability is easily seen qualitatively: The pinch confinement can be described as being caused by the magnetic field lines encircling the pinch which are stretched longitudinally but which are in compression transversely (Fig. 2). For a uniform cylindrical pinch, the magnetic pinch pressure is everywhere equal to the outward plasma pressure, but at a neck or on the inward side of a kink, the magnetic field lines crowd together, creating a higher magnetic pressure than the outward gas pressure. Consequently, the neck contracts still further, the kink cuts in on the concave side and bulges out on the convex side, and both perturbations grow. The instability has a disastrous effect on the confinement time.
The term theta pinch has come into wide usage to denote an important plasma confinement system which relies on the repulsion of oppositely directed currents and which is thus not in accord with the original definition of the pinch effect (self-attraction of currents in the same direction). Plasma confinement systems based on the original pinch effect are known as Z pinches.
McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Physics. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
the tendency of an electric-current channel in a compressible conducting medium to decrease its cross-section under the action of the magnetic field produced by the current. The phenomenon was first described in 1934 by the American scientist W. Bennett with respect to streams of fast charged particles in a gas-discharge plasma. The term “pinch effect” was introduced in 1937 by the British physicist L. Tonks in an investigation of arc discharge.
a simple consequence of Ampere’s law, which describes the magnetic attraction of the individual parallel current filaments whose aggregate is the current cylinder. Magnetic compression is impeded by the gas-kinetic pressure of the conducting medium resulting from the thermal motion of the medium’s particles; the forces of this pressure are directed from the axis of the current channel. When the current is sufficiently large, however, the magnetic pressure differential becomes greater than the gas-kinetic differential and the current channel contracts—the pinch effect arises.
The pinch effect requires that the concentrations of the carriers of charges of opposite signs in the medium be approximately equal. In fluxes of carriers of charges of one sign, the electric field of the space charge effectively impedes current contraction. When sufficiently large currents pass through a gas, the gas changes to the state of a completely ionized plasma consisting of charged particles of both signs; the pinch effect squeezes the plasma column away from the walls of the chamber in which the discharge occurs. The conditions are thus created for magnetic thermal insulation of the plasma. This property of powerful self-constricting discharges, which are called pinches, explains scientists’ interest in the pinch effect as the simplest and most encouraging mechanism for the confinement of high-temperature plasma. Such confinement is of importance in the problem of controlled thermonuclear fusion.
The conditions under which the gas-kinetic pressure of the plasma nk(Te + Ti) becomes equal to the magnetic pressure of the field of the current I are given by Bennett’s equation (2I/cr)2/8π = nk(Te + Ti). Here, n is the number of particles per unit volume, r is the pinch radius, Te and Ti are the electron and ion temperatures, respectively, n is the number of electrons per unit volume and is equal to the number of ions because of the quasi-neutrality of the plasma, and k is the Boltzmann constant. It follows from Bennett’s formula that the large, but quite feasible, current of ~ 106 amperes (A) is required to attain the minimum temperature (T ~ 108°K) at which thermonuclear fusion may be of interest as an energy source.
Investigation of pinches in deuterium began simultaneously in 1950 and 1951 in the USSR, the USA, and Great Britain within the framework of national programs for controlled thermonuclear fusion. Attention was paid primarily to two types of pinches—linear and toroidal. It was believed that when a current passed through the pinch, the plasma would be heated not only through Joule heating but also by adiabatic compression of the pinch—that is, by compression occurring without exchange of energy with the environment.
The early experiments, however, showed that the pinch effect is accompanied by the development of various plasma instabilities. Necks (“sausage” deformations), kinks, and helical disturbances are formed. The growth of these perturbations occurs extraordinarily quickly and results in the breakdown of the pinch—the pinch ruptures or plasma is thrown onto the wall of the chamber. Simple pinches were found to be subject to practically all the types of instabilities of a high-temperature plasma and thus can be used to study these instabilities and to test various methods of stabilizing the plasma column.
A current of ~106 A in linear pinch units is produced by the discharge of powerful condenser batteries across a gas-filled gap. In some cases, the rate of current growth may be ~1012 A/sec. The most important factor here is not Joule heating but the electrodynamic acceleration of the thin outer layer, or skin, of the current column toward its axis with the accompanying formation of a powerful shock wave that converges on the axis. The conversion of the energy accumulated by the wave into thermal energy creates a plasma with a temperature much greater than Joule heating could produce. On the other hand, the conversion of the energy of the electric current in a pinch into thermal energy becomes considerably more efficient when the turbulence that arises with the development of microinstabilities begins to make the decisive contribution to the electrical resistance of the plasma.
Under certain conditions, powerful pulsed pinches in rarefied deuterium become sources of hard radiation, including neutron radiation and X rays. This phenomenon was discovered in the USSR in 1952.
Although the problem of controlled thermonuclear fusion has not been solved for even the simplest pinches, self-constricting discharges have been of great importance for plasma research. They have permitted the obtaining of a dense plasma with a lifetime that, although short, is sufficient to study the physics of the pinch effect, to create various methods of plasma diagnostics, and to develop a modern theory of plasma processes. The evolution of apparatus making use of the pinch effect has led to the development of many types of plasma devices in which the instabilities of the pinch effect are stabilized by external magnetic fields—for example, Tokamaks and θ pinches—or are used to produce a short-lived high-density plasma in fast processes (plasma focus, micropinches). For this reason, systems based on the pinch effect occupy at the present time an important place in programs for controlled thermonuclear fusion in the USSR, the United States, and the European Atomic Energy Community.
The pinch effect occurs not only in a gas discharge but also in a solid-state plasma, particularly in the strongly degenerate electron-hole plasma of semiconductors.
Artsimovich, L. A. Elementarnaia fizika plazmy, 3rd ed. Moscow, 1969.
The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). © 2010 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The victim has been identified as Antonio Marquez-Melgar, 37, of Plainfield.
PLAINFIELD – A fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in the city is under investigation.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office and Plainfield Police Department are investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the city Thursday night, authorities said.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m., members of the Union County Homicide Task Force and Plainfield Police Division responded to the area of Madison Avenue and West Eighth Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident, according to a preliminary investigation.
The investigation revealed a white Kia sedan with two occupants collided with a Lexus in the intersection, knocking the Kia into Marquez-Melgar and killing him. The two occupants of the Kia then fled the area on foot and remain at large.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office’s Crime Scene Unit and Union County Police Department Fatal Accident Reconstruction Team are also assisting in this investigation.
Anyone with information about this matter is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Nicholas Falcicchio at 908-721-8186 or the Plainfield Police Division Traffic Unit at 908-753-3360.
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A World Not Ours is an intimate portrait of three generations of exile in a refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Based on a wealth of personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, the film is an illuminating study of belonging, friendship and family. Filmed over more than 20 years by multiple generations of the same family, A World Not Ours is an attempt to record what is being forgotten and mark what should not be erased from collective memory.
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One of the first things to remember when dealing with any species of lizard that are insectivores is that they benefit greatly from a varied diet just as they would have in the wild. Of course in captivity it would be hard to offer grubs, crickets, cockroaches, spiders, moths, and almost any thing else they can catch and swallow for a complete diet so we do the best we can. Whatever you feed you should try to be sure that the prey is not bigger than the space between the lizards eyes.
Juvenile Green Anoles should be fed daily and adults can be fed every other day. They should be allowed to eat all they will eat which usually amounts to 1 - 3 prey insects of the correct size depending on the age of your Anole. Any prey that is not eaten should be removed from the enclosure to prevent dead prey from polluting the Anoles environment as well as to protect the Anole from becoming food for hungry prey insects.
Anolis is a genus of lizards belonging to the family Polychrotidae. With nearly 400 species, Anolis represents the world's most species rich amniote genus. Several species of Anolis are occasionally ascribed to the genus Norops, but the validity of the Norops genus is not widely accepted. The Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) has recently become the first reptile to have its complete genome sequenced.
What do Simba the lion eat?
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Business analyst Mary Meeker has made this year’s predictions for the top 10 trends that you and your small business need to know. Take heed, Mary is highly respected and always on top of the latest trends.
If you’re a Facebook and/or Twitter user then you’ve likely heard of Pinterest. Very recently, it’s been getting a lot of attention. Although it’s still in its infancy, my guess is that Pinterest is here to stay. It’s free, it’s fun and it can really help your business grow.
You’ve probably been told that as a business owner you should be on Facebook and Twitter. Possibly, you’ve even started a Facebook business page. You’ve invited your closest friends and family and thought it would naturally grow from there. Although Facebook is one of the most popular social media utilities and just about everyone who’s anyone is on it, they don’t seem to be on your page. What’s going on? What are you doing wrong?
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Like most islands, getting an overview of Ibiza is easier said than done because there’s simply so much to do and experience.
The island is Ibiza is located about 80 kilometers off the mainland of Spain. Surrounded by the Mediterranean sea, the island’s temperature is governed by the temperature of the surrounding water. When the water is warm, the island air temperature is warm. When the water is cold, the island air temperature is cold.
Because the surrounding sea is relatively warm during the summer, the island is warm around the clock, even after the sun goes down. The warm nights during the summer months is one of the reasons why Ibiza has such a strong nightlife scene.
An important facet to note when getting an overview of Ibiza is the significance that fine and food play in the island’s culture and tourist industry.
Despite the fact that Ibiza is a part of Spain, the cuisine isn’t necessarily Spanish. The island offers a wide variety of food from all over Europe. If you’ve got a taste for French cuisine, you’ll be able to find it. If you’re in the mood for some Italian food, you’ll be able to find that as well. You’ll find countless outdoor terraces that line the streets of Ibiza, and you’ll find corner cafe’s sitting kitty-corner from themselves.
If you are hoping to get a good overview on Ibiza, you’re definitely going to want to check out old Ibiza town.
Again, it’s difficult to get an overview of Ibiza in the span of a 4 or 5 day vacation, but the locations above will definitely get you on the right track. All you have to do know is book your airline ticket and you too can join the fun!
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Amatuka On a minor note, in Japanese '二人' this, that and the other is common usage while in English 'the pair' would generally sound odd - and 'They' be used in its place.
Amatuka Formed from Verb -masu base + nagara.
beholder while "ながら" is a word used in speaking, ”つつ" is used in writing. if you know some other similar situations regarding other words listed on JGram, please post this kind of explanation, won't you.
anon ながら is used in both in speaking and in writing.
yookoso ながら can only be used when the subject of the two actions is the same; use Vte-iru aida if there are two different people doing two things at the same time. Also, the action expressed by Vm nagara is always secondary to the action expressed in the main clause.
Should not "nomitsu_tsu_kete ita" be changed to "nomitsu_zu_kete ita"?
Vconj + ながら "while doing~"
Vconj + nagara expresses simultaneous actions performed by one subject.
Of the two verbs in a sentence, -nagara is added to the one in which you'd in English use -ing.
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Praying Hands bench top mold .
Its plain simple design with decorative border enables it to be used in almost any setting and still provide a decorative Concrete garden bench for an outdoor setting. Whether you're a beginner or are a professional. This is a great bench mold to start with. It is easier to handle than a full-size straight benches, and some customers have said that it increases their sales for bench tops as more people are able to load and handle this size bench themselves so don't forget to get a couple legs why you're here.
32" Concrete, Cement Bench top Mold Shown with Arch leg and Grape leg. Legs not included.
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It’s that time of year again – Open Enrollment from November15th until the end of December. There is a lot of information to sift through and some of it – or maybe a lot of it – can be very confusing.
The good news is that there are organizations providing help to sift through it all and actually end up understanding what provisions you need, what is affordable and, as a result, which coverage and supplements are right for you.
If you are trying to find understandable information and straightforward facts there are places to go to get the information you need. Look through your local newspaper in the Calendar Section for free events. You will find various free seminars on topics such as How to Choose the Right Medicare Coverage; Choosing a Medicare Supplement; Determining What You Will Be Covered For; What is the Difference Between Plans? and more information.
Usually you can find excellent seminars at your local senior citizens center, your local library, your local hospital, your local clinic and your local health department. If a seminar is not listed in your newspaper Calendar Section, take the time to call the organizations just mentioned and find out what type of information or seminars they have planned. You can also go online or call CMS – the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services – and they will be able to help sort out the basics for you and tell you if they will be having a seminar or presentation in your area.
Try to remember – especially when you attend a seminar or presentation – that many of these are presented by individual insurance companies that are trying to sell you their product. As a result, it is important to attend a few seminars if possible so that you can compare what several companies have to offer. Too often some companies charge a lot more for the same coverage that other companies charge far less for. If you can go to a seminar presented by an unbiased individual, such as an individual from Medicare or an individual comparing several policies for you, this is the best way to get accurate information for making decisions.
Regardless of what you attend, try to at least attend one seminar or talk to someone you trust who understands Medicare and Medicare Supplements. Take the time to be sure that you choose the coverage that is right for you.
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For several seasons I was the play-by-play announcer and host of “Maccabi Haifa Basketball.” Each week I broadcast Haifa’s games in Israel’s top basketball league. The games were watched live across the world at: Triangle Internet TV and seen on the Yes network in the United States. A selection of individual broadcasts can be found below.
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Wintertime is such a great time to catch a giant bass. Last week, I fished on the coldest day of the year (22 degrees in Texas), and we boated a 10-pounder. Our rods were freezing until after lunch.
In the last article, I mentioned that the skirted jig had the most fish recorded in the Insider BASSlog for water temps below 50 degrees. The second best bait is a medium diving crankbait. Interestingly, before looking at these statistics, it wasn't a big part of my wintertime arsenal. But there are more fish recorded on the medium diving crankbait than a 1/2-ounce, 5/8-ounce, or 3/4-ounce lipless crankbait (my top number baits in the winter). Before getting into the details of the medium diving crankbait, let me explain why I don't use them as much as I would recommend the casual angler or even a serious tournament angler.
As a guide, I normally have 3 people in the boat. I like to be able to get in the stumps daily, so my style of fishing is very abusive to my boat. Because of this, I use the smallest aluminum boat that I can comfortably fish 3 people, so rod space is somewhat limited. I will usually have 3 different size lipless crankbaits (1 for each angler) and probably a couple of spinnerbait rods, a jig rod, and a couple of other rods that are easily accessible. Lake Fork is a trophy lake, so the bites are usually few and far between in the winter. I usually fish the same (or similar) baits as my clients, so I can help build confidence in the baits they are throwing. More often than not, at least one of them is an amateur, so they need all the help they can get.
Lipless crankbaits (which I will mention next time) are not only my confidence baits in the winter, but they are great search baits for finding the grass, which is where I catch the majority of fish. So, I really don't have room for other treble hook lures on deck. However, if I was fishing by myself or in a tournament, I would definitely have a medium crankbait tied on in the winter. So, be sure to include the medium crankbait in your arsenal. I will certainly fish it more after seeing the stats.
Water clarity of 1 to 2-foot visibility has the most fish recorded, followed by 2 to 3 feet, then 3 to 5 feet. So, it appears that medium crankbaits actually work better when the water isn't clear, as long as it has at least a foot of visibility.
The best cover for medium crankbaits, just like the skirted jig, is some type of rock, boulder, or gravel. So be sure to fish around boat ramps and bridges. They will always have some type of cement or rock. The next best cover is laydown trees, followed by submerged vegetation, then trees mixed with vegetation. The square bill crankbait deflects off wood cover, so keep that in mind if you are fishing laydown trees. My experience has always been some type of vegetation as the top cover. But then again I am in Texas where we can find green grass even in the winter.
The best depth for medium cranks is 6 to 10 feet, but anywhere close to that range is a good water depth. There's a lot of fish recorded less than 5 feet and several over 20 feet during the winter. The good news is that the best time to fish them is also the most comfortable time. Noon to 3 p.m. is best, followed by 9 a.m. to Noon, sunup to 9 a.m., then 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Obviously, there aren't many people fishing crankbaits after dark this time of the year. But I caught fish after dark just last week, so never rule out night fishing.
That should be the most important information you need to help you catch your winter fish on medium crankbaits. Be sure to read part 3 of Cold Water Tactics.
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In which of the following orders would the phases of a formal review usually occur?
Find the minimum power required to maintain the flow of liquid in a pipe for a pressure drop of 100 kPa.
S elect the correct statement for 50% reaction stage in a steam turbine.
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If the oats are not already hot heat them for ~1 min in the microwave. Once the oats are hot, stir in the salt and sugar. Then thoroughly mix in the cranberries and nuts. Enjoy!
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Click the link below where you will find the Honeywell Lyric thermostat installation guide. The Lyric thermostat installation guide is a very helpful tool during the installation process.
In the Honeywell Lyric thermostat installation guide you will find information on what type of tools will be needed for the install, all the parts that are included in the box, step by step installation instructions, wiring instructions, how to setup lyric thermostat using Lyric app or on screen menu, Lyric setup options, change Lyric language settings, perform a system test, Lyric power supply details, Lyric thermostat frequently asked questions, troubleshooting issues and lyric thermostat specifications.
The Lyric Wi-Fi thermostat is part of a bigger picture with a wireless connected platform that includes compatibility with the Honeywell Lyric security system and controller.
The Honeywell Lyric security system uses the Lyric controller as its main hub for security and home automation functions. This means that the Honeywell Lyric thermostat can be controlled from either the Lyric controller or from your smart phone using Honeywell Total connect 2.0 application. The Lyric security system also has added its on line of encrypted wireless security sensors called SiX Series Sensors.
The Honeywell Lyric thermostat is the first of its kind where a whole platform of security and home automation sensors has been built around a thermostat. The Lyric thermostat also has the ability for Geofencing options and the ability to be controlled with Siri while using the Apple Homekit.
If you are interested in learning more about the Honeywell Lyric thermostat and its integrated home security system click HERE.
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The “blue hour” is that brief but magical moment of twilight, either early in the dawn, or late in the dusk, when the sun is at a significant distance below the horizon and the residual, indirect sunlight takes on a predominantly blue hue. My goal was to create a VAST photo capturing San Francisco at that special moment - but first I had to find the perfect location.
The "City By the Bay" is located on a geologic fault line, which means that there is no shortage of scenic overlooks, dramatic views, and picturesque locations. That being said, Twin Peaks is one of my favorites. It offers a great vantage of the entire downtown San Francisco area, with a straight view down Market Street all the way to the famous Ferry Building. In the background, you can see the recently reinvigorated Bay Bridge, with all its dancing lights.
On this particularly cold evening, I worked my way past the main viewpoint, and down the hillside where I could be in perfect position. I wanted to be able to see the famous Ferry Terminal building all the way at the end of Market Street. I sat on the side of the hill and waited for the sun to go down behind me and for all the other visitors to leave. In the span of about ten minutes, the temperature dropped about 15 degrees, and the wind picked up dramatically. Without the extra layers and a sturdy tripod, this shot would not have happened.
While I waited for the light to be just right, I reflected on how I was witnessing San Francisco at a pivotal moment of its history, with the nearly completed construction of the West Coast’s tallest building, Salesforce Tower. With such explosive economic growth from the tech sector, this city has seen a lot of changes in the past ten years, some for the better, and some not. I have been part of those changes in many ways, and when you sit upon one of its predominant hills, you are confronted with how much the city is alive and evolving right in front of you.
Facing east towards downtown, my goal was to wait for the moment when all the lights within the city were illuminated, but the sky still had enough light to have the beautiful blue color I was looking for. Once the sun set below the horizon, the light changed at a dramatically fast pace, giving me precious-little time to capture the many exposures that I would stitch together to create this image - all while my fingers were going numb.
After successfully capturing the necessary images within the fleeting time window, I packed up my gear and hiked back up the hillside, excited to begin the technical process of using the source material I had just acquired to generate this VAST photo, one of the highest resolution photographs ever created.
This 363-megapixel VAST photo is one of the highest definition photographs ever created. It has a resolution equivalent to 175 HDTVs.
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How should employees give notice when they are sick?
› Blog Articles › How should employees give notice when they are sick?
it makes sense for the policy to require the employee taking leave to have to speak to a person in management. Such a requirement generally is not unreasonable and will not prevent an employee whom is genuinely unfit for work, or required to provide care or support to a member of his or her immediate family or household, from making such contact and providing notice.
What constitutes a family emergency when giving employees’ carer’s leave?
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BROWN. Thank you, Madam President. Thank you to my colleagues for the terrific work they have done on such an important issue, which in my State sort of began in the most rural of the areas of the State and spread and spread and spread. This is the right kind of comprehensive response for this, but as Senator Whitehouse just said, it means real funding for CARA and what we are doing.
I am pleased we are coming together in a bipartisan way overall, finally taking action on the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities across our country.
We know some of the statistics. More people died in my State than in the country as a whole in 2015 from opioid [[Page S1402]] overdoses rather than they did from auto accidents. We are experiencing a record number of fatal overdoses. There is no State and probably county untouched by the scourge.
We need to remember the human cost of addiction. In Warren, OH, a couple of weeks ago, there was middle-age woman who now has a child now in his midtwenties who has suffered addiction for a dozen years, has been in and out and is doing better, and then falls back. His family is affluent, so his treatment has been better than some. But she says that when there is an addiction, it afflicts the whole family. Nobody is really exempt.
In my State, 2,500 Ohio families in one year lost a loved one to addiction. Thousands more continued to struggle with opioid abuse or with a family member's addiction. It is not an individual problem or a character flaw. It is a chronic disease. Right now, it is placing an unbearable burden on families and communities in our health care system. That is why we need to tackle this at the national level.
It is why I am encouraged to see us debate this Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, or the CARA Act. The ideas in this bill are an important first step in tackling the epidemic, but they are just the first step. On their own they are not nearly enough to put a dent in this epidemic. The initiatives are going to mean very little--and here is the key point that both Senator Casey and Senator Whitehouse made-- without additional funding to back them up.
My colleagues Senator Shaheen of New Hampshire and Senator Whitehouse introduced an amendment that would have provided an additional $600 million to fight the opioid epidemic. That would be a serious commitment in putting the ideas in this bill into place into action.
But my colleagues on the other side of the aisle blocked this investment. Again, they want to do things on the cheap. They want to pass things to pat ourselves on the back but not provide the funding to actually accomplish things. It would block the investment in health professionals and communities who are on the frontlines of this battle.
You simply can't do a roundtable with health professionals and people working toward recovery and families affected by it without hearing from them. They need resources locally. The States aren't coming up with it adequately. They need resources, and they need real investment in prevention programs. We need real investment in treatment options to help patients not just get cured and get clean but stay clean.
Earlier this year, I introduced the Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Reduction Act with my colleague Senator Baldwin of Wisconsin. Our bill would boost prevention efforts that would improve tools for crisis response. It would expand access to treatment, and it would provide support for lifelong recovery, the kind of serious investment we need to back up our rhetoric.
In public health emergencies, we are sometimes, somehow able to come up with necessary money--swine flu, Ebola, Zika virus. But addiction is not a public health emergency. Addiction is a public health problem, but one we need to fund in an ongoing way. You can look at the spike in the number of deaths. You can conclude nothing else but that it is a long-term public health problem. Too many lives have been destroyed. Too many communities have been devastated. I am just puzzled why my colleagues won't come up with $600 million for this very important public health program. It is time to get serious. It is time to call it what it is--the public health crisis that demands real and immediate investment, not more empty rhetoric, not more empty gestures.
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Layla and Jackie's Story: "Kick"
The scene opens. There are two people engaged in a fencing match. The match is over, and they both remove their protective gear. A dark-haired woman looks at her fencing partner with a special twinkle in her eye. Her blond companion looks on knowing that today luck is on her side. Certainly, these are the elements for the making of a new romance, but will the girls act on their first impressions or will they step back and allow love to slip out of their hands?
The Couple: Layla and Jackie shared a passion for fencing and met when they revealed themselves to each other after a practice match at their university. Jackie was immediately attracted to this stranger and was sure that the feeling was mutual, but Layla only knew that she wanted to reach out and touch the woman without truly understanding whatever for. She was engaged to be married, and having amorous feelings for a woman certainly was not a part of the plan, but the attraction felt good and welcomed and she knew she would explore more. These were the beginnings of Kayla and Jackie's romance in the first season of the new series Kick. It is a romance that grew on Hope Street, one that encounters many road blocks, but is nonetheless destined to go down on record as being one of the greatest on-screen romances of our time.
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All cats love to have shelter away from adverse weather conditions and other animals who may be out there. You may wonder why you would want to buy your cat their own home rather than just letting them come inside. Well, cats are highly independent and territorial. A cat home gives them a place to call their own away from the potential stresses outdoors. Alternatively, you may have feral cats in your area, and you want to give them a place to shelter.
With so many different options out there, it can prove to be somewhat of a challenge to choose the ideal cat home for your four-legged friend. To allow you to make the most informed decision possible, we have selected 10 of the best outdoor cat houses and listed their most appealing features. Ready to put a roof over your cat’s head? Then let’s find one!
First up on the list, we have this truly beautiful two-story outdoor cat house. The bottom area is enclosed for protection, while the upper terrace lets your cat enjoy the outdoors, which means they still having the protection of the asphalt roof if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Since it is such a large structure, it is perfect if you have multiple felines. You don’t have to be a DIY expert to assemble the house and the holes are all pre-drilled. Once it is set up, the house provides a stable abode as the wood is made of anti-rot material to stand the test of time.
This outdoor cat shelter offers both comfort and protection from bad weather conditions. There is a pair of entry and exit points, so your cat can decide how they would like to get in and out, and they have a means of escape if needed.
This is the kind of outside cat house which is durable and tough enough to stand the test of time. It also comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind. As for the assembly, it is straightforward, and no tools are required.
If you are looking for an insulated outdoor cat house, this one is designed to keep your feline friend warm. The floor, walls and roof are all contain high-quality insulation, ensuring that the structure stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You can also adjust the lifting handles to alter the ventilation.
As for the unique door design, it allows your cat to enter, while still offering protection from predators. As well as being made from recycled post-consumer content, it is also designed to never chip, crack or fade.
If your cat loves climbing up to high places, this three-story outside cat shelter gives them the opportunity to do this. And you are bound to get some joy seeing them poking their little heads out of the hinged shutters and peekaboo openings!
The roofing is rainproof to ensure that your cat stays nice and dry, while the raised plastic floor keeps air circulating to ensure that the floor remains comfortable. The large door at the rear offers quick access and easy maintenance.
This outdoor and feral cat house is easy to assemble, so you can put a roof over your furry friend’s head in no time at all. Inside is a heated bed which is designed to keep your kitty warm, no matter what the weather is like outdoors.
The heated cat house features two clear door flaps, which are removable depending on whether you are trying to encourage airflow or keep the heat inside. For added peace of mind, you can rest assured that these houses have been certified to USA/CA electrical safety standards.
One of the major advantages of this wooden cat house is how easy it is to assemble. There are two escape points which ensure that your pet is not going to get trapped by predators.
The wood is made from an anti-rot material which is designed to last at least three years. However, if you have a particularly destructive pet, they can end up causing damage to the house. Bear in mind that it is designed to fit a single cat under 15 lbs.
Designed for both winter and summer usage, the wood used in the construction of this cat house is cedar, which is meant to stand for a long time. You can be certain of high-quality workmanship and materials.
When the sun comes out, the lounging deck provides the ideal spot for your cat to catch some rays! As for the floor, walls, and ceiling, thermal-ply insulation has been placed inside for heating and cooling properties.
This heated outdoor cat house is designed to warm to your pet’s body temperature using only 25 watts when your cat lies down. The design may look simple but it is also effective. The structure has the major plus point of being easy to assemble.
Large enough to fit any cat, it is also a highly portable, and you can put it in a range of different locations including the garage, shed, porch, or anywhere else you would like to protect your cat from extreme temperatures.
This outdoor cat house for winter and summer has a host of positive qualities including being light and durable, as well as insulated and waterproof. Since it only uses Velcro and zips in its assembly, there are no tools required, so you can put it up in no time at all.
Dual openings ensure that your cat won’t get trapped inside. The door flaps are removable and transparent, so your four-legged friend has a view of the outside world no matter what.
The unique igloo design of this outdoor cat house is made to direct any rain or snow away from the entrance. Also, the plastic surface stops flea and mold growth. Inside is a cozy carpet which offers warmth, as well as encouraging scratching.
No tools are required in the assembly. All you have to do is snap together the sides. An alternative usage is a shelter for an indoor cat who wants a little home to hide and sleep.
So, you have read through the product selection and think that you have the ideal cat house chosen? Before you make your final decision, there are some key considerations which are worth bearing in mind. After all, you don’t want to have to go through the time and effort of putting up the cat home, only to find that it is simply not right for your feline friend. Here are some important factors to bear in mind.
First, look closer at ahat sort of materials have been used to make the cat house. You need to match the materials to the environment that the house will be put in. For example, if you live in a particularly humid place, you should avoid wood which will expand and contract. And if you are in a hot climate, you should watch out for plastics which are more likely to overheat. Of course, the house still needs to offer a decent level of protection from the elements like rain if it will be sitting in your backyard. If you plan on putting it in a covered area such as a porch, you can be more confident in choosing a fabric-coated option. This is also the more suitable choice if you would like to bring the home indoors from time to time.
The ease of assembly may well have an impact on your decision-making process – particularly if you are not all that skilled in the art of DIY. It is also worth looking at whether or not you are going to need any tools as you will need to consider how you are going to get your hands on these beforehand. There are also those cat homes which are easy enough to seal up with zippers or Velcro. These are ideal if you need to put your cat home up in a hurry and don’t want to go through the confusion and risk of breakage that a tool-based installation is likely to bring.
If you live in an area which is particularly cold and miserable, you may need to investigate heated cat homes. It is worth confirming the energy needed for the heating pad to run effectively. Alternatively, you could consider insulation as another option. If the walls, floors, and rooves are properly insulated, they will trap inside warm air during the winter months and cool air during the summertime. You can also add some of your own insulation with blankets, padding, and other soft surfaces. If you are offering a shelter to cats during the colder months of the year, researching the heating and insulation situation is especially important.
Buying a cat house which isn’t the right size is a waste of money, so you should make sure that your feline friend fits inside comfortably. If you are unsure, it is worth going for a larger size rather than a smaller one to ensure that they have enough space. You are bound to need a bigger house if you have multiple pets who will be sharing the structure. Having said that, you should still remember that larger houses are more difficult to heat than smaller ones, and they also present greater cleaning challenges.
These two factors go hand-in-hand and contribute toward your cat house standing the test of time. Don’t forget that your cat is likely to bite and scratch at the surfaces, which can end up damaging them. Reliability is based on a solid construction with joints which fit tightly together. For a better indication of durability, check the product reviews to see what other cat owners have had to say. You may find out some information which was not already apparent. Some of the products above also advise that they are not suitable for cats who are more destructive, so this is another point which is worth bearing firmly in mind.
Closely linked to the previous section, it is worth knowing a little bit more about how long your cat house is likely to last. Of course, the vast majority of people want this to be a long-term purchase and dp not want to keep buying a new one time after time. Many products have some sort of guidance on this subject, and others include a warranty which gives you an added guarantee. You could look in more detail at what sort of protection they offer against mold, water, and any other substances which could cause an issue.
It is likely that you are going to need to clean your cat’s home from time to time, and you don’t want your job to be overly complicated. If the design features some cushions or another type of bedding, it is easier if they are all washable. If you want to make things even more straightforward, you should select a house which has a removable roof or floor. Over time, you may need to conduct some repair or maintenance work, so it is worth knowing a little bit more about what this may entail.
Do I Really Need an Outdoor Cat House?
If you have an outdoor cat, buying them a home is a worthwhile investment. When the cold of winter sets in or the rain starts pouring, it is important to provide them a place where they can get some shelter. Alternatively, you may be looking to offer a sanctuary to any stray or feral cats which are in your local area. Or perhaps you have a cat who passes between the indoors and the outdoors, but you would like to offer them a spot to rest outside.
Many felines love to have a place of their own to shelter, sunbathe or simply explore. All of the options in the product guide above which offer a combination of one or more of these different qualities. But the weather isn’t the only threat to your feline friend. Other animals can also pose a risk, which is why so many of these houses come with dual openings to provide an easy escape. Other harmful factors which feral cat shelters can protect against include fleas, insects, and mold. Many are made of materials which are specifically designed to defend against these issues.
As you will have been able to tell from the above buying guide, there are several different types of cat houses available. Here are some of the main differentiating features which can help you to make your mind up.
Some of the cat houses above only have the capacity to hold a single cat, while others are big enough to contain several. Obviously, your decision will be based on how many felines you want to provide a shelter for. As we mentioned earlier on, it is worth taking your cat’s measurements to ensure that you select one which is the appropriate size.
Of course, all the cat shelters above promise outdoor usage, but some withstand the elements better, while others are better kept under a roof or another similar structure. For example, the wooden houses are generally the ones which do well in any conditions. Many are made of anti-rot wood with the assumption that they will need to withstand a lot of rain and/or snow. Others are made from simple fabrics, which make them suitable for indoor use, and outdoors if they are under a shelter like a porch. Obviously, everything comes down to where you plan on putting the cat house.
While some outdoor cat homes don’t come with any heating features at all, others are electrical or self-heated. Obviously, electric houses require a power source and electricity to function effectively. You also have the option of using these models without electricity if you would like. As for self-heated houses, they are made from insulating materials which keep your pet warm or cool, depending on the season. Of course, electrical houses have the potential to be warmer, but they don’t have the convenience factor of being able to put them anywhere you like.
A: Encouraging your cat to use their cat house can present some challenges at first. Your first task is to make sure that you position the structure in the right place. The front should face away from the wind, and it should be in a location which protects against the rain and snow such as under a porch or some trees. If you can choose a place which has some sunshine and a nice view, this is always going to be a bonus. If you are planning on using it for feral cats, a discreet location is best as this is less likely to antagonize your neighbors who may not agree with keeping them. Cats also prefer an area where they can get some peace and quiet. Some shelters are best not directly on the ground as this will make it colder and more likely that other wildlife will be attracted. You could use pallets or bricks to prop it up. Cats also like heights because they feel more secure and protected.
Patience is key when it comes to encouraging your cat to use their shelter. Make sure that everything is clean by washing any cushions, blankets or bedding beforehand. You could also make the shelter more alluring by spraying it with catnip. If you own the cat, you could put some of their toys and their scratching post inside to get their scent inside straight away and offer a sense of familiarity. You may need to leave them inside for some time before the smell becomes obvious.
Your cat will probably start to explore slowly and cautiously, so offer them plenty of encouragement. A small treat can also help, but don’t only entice your cat with food as this can tempt other animals to enter as well. Don’t force your cat to go inside before they are ready as this can end up putting them off entirely. During the winter months, a heated pad will be very tempting to a cat, so let them discover the warmth for themselves. However, when they are asleep, you should avoid disturbing them. Simply allow your cat to get used to the shelter by themselves and they are likely to return when they want another sleep.
Q: How do I select the right house size?
A: Choosing the right house size is one of the most important considerations when you are buying a product of this variety. Essentially, you want it to be big enough for your cat to comfortably turn 360-degrees, as well as lying down and stretching out when they like. Bear in mind that many cats feel more comfortable in a cozier home. Larger homes are tougher to heat and can also end up encouraging other animals to enter. Of course, if you are looking to provide a place for multiple cats, you will need something bigger. Ultimately, it is worth getting a tape measure to compare your cat’s size to the dimensions of the house.
Q: How should I clean my outdoor cat house?
A: The cleaning method of your outdoor cat house depends on the type of materials which it is made from. If it contains fleece, woolen or similar soft materials, these can often be put in the washing machine on a gentle and cool cycle, but always check to confirm this. As for washing the rest of the house, you should remove anything you can first before attempting a standard soap and water scrubbing session. Many of these houses feature large openings which make it easier to reach inside and do the necessary cleaning work.
Our number one pick of all is this stylish cat condo which is big enough to provide the perfect spot for several felines. The pre-drilled holes ensure that it is easy to assemble, while your cats have the choice of whether they would like to enjoy the fresh air on top or shelter underneath. Either way, they are protected from the rain by an asphalt roof.
Made of cedar wood, it is designed not to rot over time. In fact, it should last for a period of at least three years if it is kept outdoors. Ultimately, this is the kind of product that your outdoor cat will love, and it will also look stylish in your garden too.
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The heart has four chambers: two chambers at the top, the right and left atria; and two chambers on the bottom, the right and left ventricles. The right side of the heart collects blood from the body and pumps it into the lungs, where the blood is oxygenated. The oxygen rich blood is then collected by the left side of the heart, and from there it is pumped out into the body's various organs.
Congestive left-sided heart failure refers to a condition in which the left side of the heart is not able to push blood through the body efficiently enough to meet the metabolic needs of the body, and frequently results in blood pooling in the lungs. Low blood output from the heart causes tiredness, exercise intolerance and fainting.
Your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical exam on your cat, taking into account the background history, onset of symptoms and possible incidents that might have led to this condition. A blood chemical profile, complete blood count, urinalysis and an electrolyte panel will be ordered to check the underlying cause of the heart disease and its severity. Your veterinarian will also draw blood from your cat to check thyroid function.
Imaging studies can be used to gain a further understanding of your cat's heart condition. X-ray and ultrasound imaging may be used, as well as electrocardiogram (ECG, or EKG) recordings for examining the electrical currents in the heart muscles. These recordings may reveal any abnormalities in cardiac electrical conduction (which underlies the heart’s ability to contract/beat).
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When mechanical equipment is fixed rigidly to a building floor slab or ceiling, the vibrations formed by the mechanical equipment are transmitted into the structure. These vibrations can travel in solid building elements such as structural columns, beams, and floor slabs which is described as structure-borne noise.
To help eradicate these problems, resilient mounts should be implemented to isolate the vibrating equipment (and anything rigidly connected to it) from the surrounding structure.
Vibration isolation involves installing vibrating equipment such as on resilient materials such as isolation pads or steel springs.
The target is to select an appropriate resilient material that, when loaded, will provide a system natural frequency, or resonant frequency, at least one-third of the lowest driving frequency of the equipment.
Acoustic separation is designed to reduce unwanted noise penetrating through walls from one room to another, in particular airborne noises such as conversations, television and music.
At Inspired Noise UK we can provide soundproofing wall systems that have been designed to offer the highest level of noise reduction coupled with ease of installation.
Sound insulated ceilings are used to improve the sound transmission Loss of the floor/ceiling system for airborne or floor impact-generated noise. An isolation clip or hanger can be used to support the steel grid and plasterboard ceiling. Isolation elements are typically fibreglass pads, rubber pads or, for lower frequency sound isolation, coiled springs. Like all isolated sound control assemblies, the mass of the system, the air space and insulation between layers, and the natural frequency of the isolator will determine the noise reduction. Ceiling isolation systems are often used in conjunction with floor isolation and sound-rated walls to achieve complete acoustical privacy.
Most of the above acoustic floor systems would also contribute to the improvement of airborne sound insulation. When installing a resilient floor treatment care should be taken not to bridge the layer by mechanically fixing (nails, screws) to the subfloor.
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A specialist car writer has given the 2014 Ford Fiesta a rave review after test driving it at the recent New York International Auto Show.
The 2014 Ford Fiesta is regarded by many experts as one of the best new Ford cars available this year and Michael Wayland, the specialist automotive industry writer for Michigan Live, says in the article that the new Ford Fiesta is fun, fuel efficient and affordable.
Michael Wayland tested the 2014 Ford Fiesta, which has a 1.6 litre engine, and has given the car a rave review by saying that the new Fiesta is one of the best looking small cars currently on the market and looks similar to the critically-acclaimed Ford Fusion. Even the car’s interior gets good reviews, with the writer saying the car is “surprisingly spacious”.
The review of the 2014 Ford Fiesta, which is available in many UK Ford car dealerships, also says that it is “sporty to drive” and is helped by its 120 bhp engine.
The feature also reveals that the Fiesta is very affordable and its fuel economy is almost unrivalled. Drivers are said to easily get 30 miles per gallon combined, which matches Ford’s acclaimed 2-litre Focus.
The 2014 Ford Fiesta is also acclaimed for being extremely affordable and offering a lot for the price of the car.
The new Ford Fiesta is available to buy in two different body styles: a four-door Sedan and a four-door Hatchback. The Sedan comes with 15-inch steel wheel covers, power locks and mirrors, a range of interior stereo system features, air-conditioning and the Ford Sync functions.
The other model, the Fiesta SE, also includes a keyless entry, power windows, exterior mirrors with side marker lamps, cruise control, a trip computer, aluminium 15-inch wheels and a leather wrapped wheel.
In all, the review feels the 2014 Ford Fiesta is one of the best models available in the small-car market, which is backed up by the fact that last year the Fiesta sales rose by 25.2 percent.
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You should keep some funds available for unexpected bills.
Illness’s will and do happen, but they are not always apparent to those around us.
As we age, we may well face increasing costs for health and wellbeing which need to be provided for.
The greatest returns on investment can be achieved from saving small amounts over a long time and letting the returns compound.
We want what is best for our clients; that means taking the time to learn what is needed, discover what is in their best interest and to make sure they do not have to worry or panic when the markets go through their wobbles.
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One of the more diverse of the feature gardens, the Sunken Garden has an array of evergreen and deciduous trees as well as smaller shrubs and flowers that offer beautiful vistas all year round.
The Sunken Garden features a majestic 10 metre high waterfall and garden beds ablaze with the colours of magnificent annual displays. Enjoy the pathways framed by hundreds of roses and take in the spectacular views from the pergola at the top of the waterfall.
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Lotus inspiration coin has the word "Namaste" written on the back. Pocket token measures approx. 3/4" x 1/2" and is made of pewter.
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As a public charter school, EBIA is required to make sure our students meet the State of California’s testing and graduation requirements, and our school is designed to prepare students for admission to college. Our goal is to not only meet those requirements, but to surpass them, and to make sure that they have the skills needed in a 21st century job market.
We do this by offering a project based learning system focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) with a unique focus on the social and emotional skills needed to be leaders. We aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge that enables them to navigate and confront the challenges of both today and tomorrow.
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Stretch before playing golf starting with trunk rotations.
For golfers, it is important to stretch before playing a round. Stretching provides maximum muscle flexibility, which can lead to full extension and a more powerful swing. Loose muscles are also important to prevent of injury. Before stretching, you should first warm up by walking briskly for about five minutes.
Begin this exercise by resting a golf club on top of your shoulders behind your neck. Place your hands at each end of the club. Twist your torso to the left so that the end of the club is pointing straight ahead, or as close as you can come to that position. Perform the same motion while twisting to the right. Perform up to 20 repetitions.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the golf club upright with your hands placed at the end of the shaft near the head, and with the grip end touching the ground. Move your feet back and bend at the waist until you feel a stretch in your back. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then repeat two more times.
Holding the club in your right hand and leaning on it for support, raise your left leg and swing it back and forth 10 times. Switch the club to the left hand and repeat 10 more times with the right leg. This helps loosen the muscles of the hips.
Extend your right arm directly out in front of you with your palm facing away from your body. With your left hand, lightly grasp the fingers of the right hand and bend them slightly backward toward your body. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then repeat with the other hand.
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Bloody Tiger has higher sugar content, with a crispy texture like a plum. It is high in lycopene. Ideal for grilling.
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One of the main things the renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci did was to challenge the orthodox thinking. He constantly asked skeptical questions and challenged deeply entrenched beliefs that had long been taken for granted. This has made him probably the most important inventor of all times and the father of disruptive innovation.
Don’t believe that da Vinci’s radical ideas and innovations came out of the blue. No, he was indeed a curious person. Just think about the 13,000 pages of his famous journals, in which he made a daily record of his observations and studies. These observations made it possible for him to think about and at least try to solve problems that nobody had been seriously considering before. Nobody was asking for a parachute, a car, a submarine, a hang glider, a diving suit, a helicopter or a calculator, and yet, Leonardo da Vinci invented, or at least conceptualized, these things.
How was it even possible to come up with such “crazy” ideas so many centuries ago? Because da Vinci was able to spot unmet needs and innovation opportunities since he was more observant and more engaged with his environment than others. He had a strong urge to constantly develop deep insights into all kinds of phenomena and to use the knowledge to solve problems and address needs in completely new ways. And it certainly paid off.
You can do the same. You need to regularly engage in activities that awaken your curiosity by exposing yourself to new trends, impressions and perspectives. You can do so by talking with people from different industries, other countries and various levels of your organization. Or how about visiting new and out of-the-ordinary places and why not follow new fashions in clothing, music and movies to mention a few? There are certainly plenty of ways to get your finger on the pulse of change and this will help you understand the latent needs that your customers can’t articulate. So don’t ask them what they want, ask them about their problems, frustrations and challenges as a great way to see the world through the eyes of your customers.
How important is that? Extremely important and here is why. If there were one universal law of innovation, it would be this: Powerful new ideas are never simply snatched out of the air. There is no way you can come up with breakthrough ideas without the right kinds of insights - the output is dependent on the input. So investing time and money in innovation without a rich portfolio of insights is more often than not a fruitless exercise. Because without, how can you challenge orthodoxies and propose often seemingly crazy alternatives which, after all, is one of the fundamental driving forces for true innovation? The answer is: You can’t.
You want to learn about a shortcut to these powerful insights? We have developed a tool called OpportunityDetectorTM that not only identifies your market’s problems, frustrations and challenges, it also ranks them in terms of impact and frequency. Knowing this will make it so much easier for you to come up with that amazing idea that has the ability to perhaps even disrupt your market and leave your competitors behind.
Based on this concept we have launched a new mini eBook that we are offering as a free download. The eBook will help you better understand your target group's explicit and implicit motivations, and explain how this insight can be turned into innovation. Please click on the link above to download.
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1. Completion of 33 semester hours of graduate level philosophy in addition to any course(s) taken to compensate for deficiencies in undergraduate preparation. Eighteen of these hours must derive from classroom courses at the 5000 level. PHIL 6850, 6901, 6902, and 6903 are additionally required as indicated in (2) and (3) below. The 33 hours must include at least one selection from each of the groups indicated below. Other course offerings may also count toward requirements at the discretion of the graduate chair.
2. Enrollment in 6903 Seminar, 6850 Forum, and 6901 Supervised Teaching in each semester they are offered while in residence.
3. Enrollment (especially in the second year) in a suitable number of hours of 6950 Thesis.
4. Submission of an acceptable thesis on an approved topic, and an acceptable defense of it during an oral thesis examination. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a student may attempt a thesis defense no more than twice during his or her maximal six-year term of admission.
Graduate students are expected to make continuous and adequate progress toward the degree.
Enrolling in appropriate philosophy graduate courses (9 hours per semester).
Maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
Avoiding any more than two grades of "PR."
Conferring with a thesis adviser and jointly settling on a research area for the thesis no later than the end of the 13th week of the spring semester of the student’s first year.
Submitting a thesis proposal no later than the end of the first week of the fall semester of the student’s second year.
Securing two readers for the thesis (in addition to the adviser) no later than the end of the third week of the fall semester of the student’s second year.
Conferring frequently with one’s thesis adviser, including updating her or him bi-weekly, starting in the fall semester of the student’s second year.
Submitting a complete first draft of the thesis to the individual members of the student’s thesis committee by the end of the second week of the spring semester of the student’s second year.
Submitting the final draft of the thesis to the Philosophy Department, for faculty review, three full weeks prior to the oral defense date.
Failure to satisfy any of these conditions can result in dismissal from the program.
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Posted on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 8:40 a.m.
A Manchester woman’s selfless gift could help extend the life of a co-worker’s husband, WXYZ reports.
Lisa Moutinho, an administrator at the Washtenaw County District Court in Ypsilanti, is giving one of her kidneys to Michael Brunson, who’s been on dialysis for five years, the station reported.
The surgeries are scheduled for Wednesday at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 : 3:28 p.m.
My daughter has lived 37 years with one kidney. No problems all these years. Not even a kidney infecion. Congratulations to Lisa for her generosity and good future health to Michael!!!
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 6:03 p.m.
I've known Lisa for many years and this doesn't surprise me in the least. Yeah Lisa!
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 3:15 p.m.
This is certainly an amazing gift. Usually it is a relative who does this. But, if something happens to her one-good kidney, then what? She also has 3 children.
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 : 1:41 a.m.
The fear you express in this question is one many people have. Part of the reason that I hear people asking this question is that folks are really unaware of basic biology. It's really uncommon for something to happen to "one" kidney. The most likely thing to have happen to one kidney, is to be born without it. Donating doesn't have a mathematically significant impact upon the donor.
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 5:20 p.m.
Harry, I am an organ donor but maybe some people have religious objections? I just hope that people will consider doing it.
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 3:51 p.m.
Hopefully there are people who are as generous as she is. One thing I will never understand. Why isn't every person in america an organ donor. Your dead why would you want to be buried with your organs?
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 2:29 p.m.
Now here is a hero. Its not her job. She's not getting paid. We seem to throw around that word a lot these days.
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 : 2:27 p.m.
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Artist rendering of Jason-3 satellite over the Amazon.
The Jason-3 oceanographic satellite is planned to launch on Sunday 17th January from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, aboard the Space-X Falcon 9 rocket. Named after the Greek hero Jason, of the Argonauts fame, Jason-3 is actually the fourth in a series of joint US-European missions to measure ocean surface height. The series began with the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite launched in 1992, followed by Jason-1 and Jason-2 which were launched in 2001 and 2008 respectively.
Jason-3 should provide a global map of sea surface height every ten days, which will be invaluable to scientists investigating circulation patterns and climate change.
The primary instrument is the Poseidon-3B radar altimeter, which will measure the time it takes an emitted radar pulse to bounce off the ocean’s surface and return to the satellite’s sensor. Pulses will be emitted at two frequencies: 13.6 GHz in the Ku band and 5.3 GHz in the C band. These bands are used in combination due to atmospheric sensitivity, as the difference between the two frequencies helps to provide estimates of the ionospheric delay caused by the charged particles in the upper atmosphere that can time delay the return.
Once the satellite has received the signal reflected back, it will be able to use its other internal location focussed instruments to provide a highly accurate measurement of sea surface height. Initially the satellite will be able to determine heights to within 3.3cm, although the long-term goal is to reduce this accuracy down to 2.5cm. In addition, the strength and shape of the return signal also allows the determination of wave height and wind speed which are used in ocean models to calculate the speed and direction of ocean currents together the amount and location of heat stored in the ocean.
In addition, Jason-3 carries an Advanced Microwave radiometer (AMR) which measures altimeter signal path delay due to tropospheric water vapour.
DORIS (Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite) – Uses a ground network of 60 orbitography beacons around the globe to derive the satellite’s speed and therefore allowing it’s precise position in orbit to be determined to within three centimetres.
Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) – An array of mirrors that provide a target for laser tracking measurements from the ground. By analysing the round-trip time of the laser beam, the satellite’s location can be determined.
Global Positioning System – Using triangulation from three GPS satellites the satellites exact position can be determined.
The importance of extending the twenty-year time series of sea surface measurements cannot be underestimated, given the huge influence the ocean has on our atmosphere, weather and climate change. For example, increasing our knowledge of the variations in ocean temperature in the Pacific Ocean that result in the El Niño effect – which have caused coral bleaching, droughts, wet weather and movements in the jet stream in 2015, and are expected to continue into this year – will be hugely beneficial.
This type of understanding is what Jason-3 is setting sail to discover.
This entry was posted in Data, Earth Observation, NASA, Oceans, Remote Sensing, Research, Space Can Help, Space Industry, Understanding Space, Water Height Altimetry and tagged altimeter, Earth Observation, El Niño, global map, Jason 2, Jason 3, Jason-1, NASA, oceans, Poseidon, Poseidon-3B, radiometer, remote sensing, sea surface height, Topex, wave height, wave speed by Andy. Bookmark the permalink.
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Lethbridge Regional Police have concluded an investigation into a robbery at the west side Safeway Monday night and at this time no charges have been laid.
Investigation determined the 78-year-old male subject was suffering from medical issues at the time of the incident and as such has been admitted to hospital. Police have referred the matter for Crown review in consideration of whether or not charges should be pursued.
No further information will be released pending the outcome of the Crown’s review of the case.
Lethbridge Regional Police are currently investigating a robbery that occurred at the Safeway located at 550 University Drive West. At approximately 6pm this evening a 78 year old male entered the grocery store and approached a cashier stating he was going to rob the store and that he had a gun. The male left the business without receiving any money and was apprehended a short distance away by police. The investigation is on-going and further details will be released tomorrow.
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SAP Is going to release a new version of Business Objects Enterprise, the new version is BI 4.0. There is a lot of hype on this. There are some new products and many new features in existing products also. Below is the summary of important links, documentation articles etc.
Business Objects Explorer - What's New?
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When a tooth is exposed to acid frequently -- for example, if you eat or drink often, especially foods or drinks containing sugar and starches -- the repeated cycles of acid attacks cause the enamel to continue to lose minerals. A white spot may appear where minerals have been lost. This is a sign of early decay. But if the tooth decay process continues, more minerals are lost. Over time, the enamel is weakened and destroyed, forming a cavity. A cavity is permanent damage that a dentist has to repair with a filling.
Keep an eye on how often your child eats, as well as what she eats. TYour child's diet is important in preventing a cavity. Remember . . . every time we eat or drink something that contains sugar or starches, bacteria in our mouth use the sugar and starch to produce acids. These acids begin to eat away at the tooth's enamel. Our saliva can help fight off this acid attack. But if we eat frequently throughout the day -- especially foods and drinks containing sugar and starches -- the repeated acid attacks will win the tug of war, causing the tooth to lose minerals and eventually develop a cavity. That's why it's important to keep an eye on how often your children eat as well as what they eat..
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As people groups in both Europe and Asia became proficient in shipbuilding and navigation they started to explore. Slowly this exploration lead to new worlds, new civilizations, new flora and fauna, new animals. This spirit of exploration lead to centuries of inquiry into the unknown. To organize and make sense of these new ideas scientific thought was born. How do the world and the worlds in the heavens work? How do the winds blow? Are we are or are we not the center of the universe?
To answer these questions you need a new language a language not based on myth, superstition, or even human intuition. What you need is Math and measurement tools that can expose how gravity actually works not how you think it works. Late Renaissance mathematicians like Copernicus used math to prove that the earth was round years before explorers proved it true by actually sailing around it. The age of discovery needed was an age of actually exploring new world but also exploring new ways of describing the universe and the world we live in. There is a direct link to the age of discovery and our contemporary culture. We are direct descendants of this inquiry and exploration. Our modern world, its government, its civic life, and its education is built on its principals.
"One of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history"
Religion and the laws of perspective.
Power, sophistication, luxury and might.
Opulent, playful embrace of the ornate — 18th century swag.
Classical imagery, democratic ideals, and the bloody hands of change.
Trivium is a free art history platform, sharing the diverse stories of human creativity.
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EJ Healers, Inc is simply a tool to connect with people, share our gifts and talents, and market awareness and hope.
EJ Healers, Inc in the business of hope and its purpose is to promote effortless joy, and to provide a safe, professional, friendly environment where individuals can find direction and resources to improve their lives; facilitated through establishment of therapeutic relationships; and involves the ventilation, validation and education process.
It is holistic in that it factors and integrates the mind, body, spirit connection.
It also is based on the individual “right to” and “responsibility for” their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Just as a lighthouse never steers the ship through the harbor, neither will we ever take responsibility for another person’s journey. We only will offer light to make the passage easier and safer.
All things are as they are supposed to be. Nothing is as it seems to be. It is better.
Together All Things are Possible.
Simple is good. Quiet speaks loudly. Less can be more. There is good in everyone. There is a gift in all trauma. Gratefulness is a way of life. Nature can teach us most of what we need to know. Each person is responsible for their own path. We are responsible to be a light, as a beacon in the harbor but we are not responsible for steering the ship through the storm. There is ALWAYS hope. Having fun is a requirement to succeed. Being real and true to oneself is contagious. If you can’t find your own tribe, create one. Most people make good decisions once they are aware. Being is more important that doing. One person can make a difference. There is always more than two choices. Health should be affordable. Spirituality and religion are not the same. There is a higher power, and it is called love. There is no bad and evil only light and dark. There is mind body spirit connection, and all three need equal attention. Healing is possible. Living and breathing in the present moment is the key to the rest. And we believe that it is possible to not only to get through any storm but to find the gift not only on the other side of the storm, but in the storm itself. And we believe in the power and purpose of the collective energy of a group or a tribe.
We provide education and information.
We try to collaborate with other health care professionals (Eastern and Western, traditional and complimentary).
We encourage and celebrate recovery, health, and individual responsibility.
We try to lead by example.
I will listen to and care for and nourish my body with good food, water, good movement, good rest and I will dance.
I will express gratefulness, daily, I will laugh and provide joy to my 6 senses. I will create something daily.
I will actively try to make a difference in someone’s life daily.
I will forgive and love without judgment. I will let love guide my thoughts and my actions.
I will be authentic and real, and be as honest as I am allowed to be, with love and kindness.
I will get quiet and listen daily, and remember that I have ALL the answers inside of me.
I will embrace the paradoxes of life and seek balance.
I will live in the present but change the world.
I will remember that I am never alone and that all things are as they are suppose to be; nothing is as it seems to be. It is better; And Together All Things are Possible.
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two trees are alike, no two pieces of furniture are alike.
We take custom orders daily. It takes about 3 to 4 weeks to complete an order.
this rustic log furniture. Each home can have "a little piece of the woods!"
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It’s the 28th of January, and I can’t believe we are almost at the end of this 30-Day Challenge. As I write this, I realize that I dated yesterday’s challenge incorrectly. Blogging for 30 days straight is hard (ha). I’m so thankful to those of you who have read and followed along. I really hope you have been learning, and I’m open to questions about anything. I want to address one more aspect of healthy eating, which leads me to today’s challenge.
I really don’t consider any foods “bad”. I think my nutrition philosophy of “everything in moderation” is pretty evident from the past 28 days. I even advise many of my clients to implement a cheat day. With all of that being said, Im going to contradict myself and say I really don’t think people should consume sugary drinks. Today’s challenge is to omit the sugar sweetened beverages.
Here’s why: Sugar sweetened beverages add excess calories to the diet without adding any nutrients. They don’t make you feel full, and they don’t provide any vitamins or minerals. They only provide excess calories and sugar, and cutting out sugar sweetened beverages is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to reduce calorie intake.
Find your favorite sugary drink, find the grams of sugar on the label.
Divide the number of grams by 4. That’s how many teaspoons of sugar is in that one drink. For example, if a soda has 28 grams of sugar, that’s 7 teaspoons of sugar in one drink!
For a visual, measure out the 7 teaspoons and put them in one cup. Consider if you would like to eat that cup of sugar in one drink.
I’m so glad to hear that. I hope to be able to provide more fun and informational nutrition tidbits in the future.
Thank you!!! I’m glad you got something out of it. It’s been fun, and it’s inspired me to do more fun things on the blog in the future.
Your 30 day blog became my drug! I couldn’t wait to get up each morning and see what the day called for!
Today’s blog is good! Our household drinks just water (I FINALLY got William off of Gatorade too!).
The best day was learning about the sodium. That was one thing I have never tried before.
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Aqualung Dimension i3 BCD – SIZE ML ONLY is a feature-rich, back inflation style BC that incorporates Aqua Lung’s patented i3 inflation/deflation system. Its amazing comfort and stability come from the integrated WraptureHarness System. The Dimension i3 is made from durable, fade-resistant materials and comes in a black/charcoal color combination. Integrated weights are held securely in place with SureLock II mechanical weight system.
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In the second half of 2017, Estonia takes the helm of the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months and in 2018, it will celebrate its 100th anniversary. For that period of time, the country will arrange a series of events throughout Europe to show what Estonia is about and to give local talents a venue to introduce themselves to the rest of the continent.
Initially, the Estonian centenary and the country’s EU presidency were supposed to both take place in 2018. Estonia celebrates its 100th year of independence on 24 February 2018, and the presidency was supposed to take place in the first half of the same year. Since the United Kingdom, however, decided to leave the EU, Estonia’s presidency got bumped up by half a year, it was decided to start with the international programme earlier than initially planned.
According to Jorma Sarv, the head of the international programme for the country’s EU presidency and centenary, the purpose of the events is to demonstrate Estonia as a tourism destination that has something to offer for everyone, but also give a chance to Estonian talents who deserve to be introduced outside the country.
When the year 2017 mostly concentrates on Europe, then in the year after that, Estonia will try and reach farther destinations. “At the end of January, the Estonian Museum of Art and the National Gallery in Washington, DC, will arrange an exhibit of Michel Sittow’s artwork; the ERSO orchestra and the Estonian National Men’s Choir go on a tour in China; Toronto will host a week dedicated to the Estonian music; etc. I hope there will be more such activities in farther destinations,” Sarv declared.
Restart Reality: Digital Street Art – All over Europe, unique and distinctively Estonian characters from about a hundred years ago are brought to new life by Edward von Lõngus and augmented reality technologies, exploring life & people around them.
All Around Europe: Kaustinen festival – The Estonian band, Trad.Attack!, is celebrating the grandest event in Estonian history with a concert tour “All Around Europe”, performing in every EU member state – including Finland at the Kaustinen festival.
A virtual reality conference in Helsinki – The aim of the conference is to connect different VR developers, investors, incubators, accelerators and enthusiasts from Estonia and other Nordic countries.
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"There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy."
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Public Forum: What is the Role of Government in the Nation’s Economy?
Liberals argue that government intervention can promote economic advancement and that regulations are critical for the protection of society. Conservatives on the other hand, complain that the U.S. economy can’t be a free market with government intervention and that regulation and taxation only stifles economic growth and opportunity.
In an effort to explore whether agreement can be found on this enduring argument, the Common Ground Committee, a non-profit group dedicated to changing our culture by promoting civil discourse on controversial policy issues made this the topic of its first-ever public forum in Greenwich, CT in 2010.
The Committee assembled an all-star lineup of panelists representing different points of view, and covered the role of government in several key areas including jobs and business climate, taxes, Wall Street, banking and housing.
In many regards the debate showed clearly that all panelists recognize a series of basic principles in regards to the government’s role in the nation. Those principles include the necessity for the government to protect its citizens, to ensure a healthy and fair economic system, to create a reasonable taxation system, and to respond to a national crisis with purpose and determination.
It is the government’s role to ensure the country’s well-being, while also protecting the citizens from harm.
Citing the 2008/2009 financial crisis as an example the panelists agreed that an exceptional situation can require the government to take exceptional measures in order to preserve U.S. property, lives, and interests. In that sense a crisis situation can justify an increased action by the government and a bigger role than under usual circumstances. The panelists also added another point of agreement, which stated that under ideal circumstances the government needs to acquire a stable financial and economic situation during good times and consequently be able to respond to an upcoming crisis with the required resources.
When it comes to spending, favoritism by any political party is doing damage to the nation.
Steven Moore brought up a point that much money is wasted yearly due to both political parties spending funds on their respective support groups or constituencies. This money then is missing when it comes to the creation of viable infrastructure for example. Overall, it is important for the government to take the country as a whole into account when making decisions.
The policy response to the financial crisis was good. Every government should protect its national economic system and make sure that it stays fair, healthy, and competitive. The financial system needs a series of sensible and sound rules. It was also recognized that balance is preferable to exponential growth. In order to follow through with these points, common ground was reached on ideas such as ensuring that banks are given consistent regulations and that capital and liquidity levels should be raised.
A major point of agreement in regards to the question of taxation was that it is important to lower tax rates and broaden the base. It was also clear that the tax system needs to be easy, simple, and efficient, taxing everybody to a fair amount.
The panel agreed that there should be no Fannie and Freddie. Government can provide catastrophic insurance – government backing of the mortgage market– so we can offer affordable mortgages.
How big a role government should play in the economy has become one of the most dividing political issues in our nation today.
DETAILS March 19, 2019 7 to 8:30 pm Leighton Concert Hall at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 Free event – advance tickets required. SOLD OUT For ticketing questions, contact the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at (574) 631-2800.
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Fly to Toronto with Copa Airlines and save a lot of time. Through the website copa.com, you can register, book hotels, and rent a car from the comfort of your home.
Close to heaven: the CN Tower, at over 550 meters high, was the tallest tower in the Americas at the time it was built and offers unparalleled views of the city. Inside, you can find bars and restaurants.
A world inside one city: Toronto is one of the most cultured cities in the world. Explore the city’s diversity through its ethnic quarters; such as the Chinese district, the Greek district, and little Italy, among others.
Travel around the islands: by means of a short ferry journey, you can get to Toronto’s islands. Here, you can spend a relaxing day strolling or cycling, taking in the beautiful sunsets from the beaches.
Unique sports: enjoy an unforgettable experience watching a true Canadian Classic, a hockey game. For a little action and adrenaline, go see a Toronto Maple Leafs’ game, the local team.
Toronto boasts one of the best public transport systems on the continent. The combination of metros, buses, and trams make it possible to get to any point in the city easily. There is also an extensive network of inter-city trains to take you wherever you want. Book your ticket on one of the five flights to Toronto that Copa Airlines offers every week and start benefiting from the convenience, even before you arrive at your destination.
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Power BI is powerful, as the name suggests. But it is also confusing. Exactly what what does Power BI mean? There is no simple, single line answer. Let me try. It is a set of new tools to analyze old data in new ways. Today the simplest way to get started it to sign up for a free Power BI subscription and use Power BI Desktop tool to create your reports and dashboards. I have already written an introductory article and published a walkthrough video.
There are two types of charts. First type is a chart which you create to interpret data more effectively. The second type is more common. These charts are blindly created billions of times everyday – why? Because boss wants it that way!
We have been using Pie Charts for decades. Although these are useful for looking at proportions, there are disadvantages. Now, we have a more effective and easier to interpret chart available in Office 2016 – Treemap. What’s more, this chart is available for all devices – including mobile phones!
We have seen how to put data bars in Excel (Bar charts with a difference). These help us compare any value with any other value visually. This helps us understand patterns in the data.
If not used properly, this great feature can lead to confusion and misinterpretation as well. Here are common scenarios and the solutions.
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Drink plenty of water: There can be no better way to make sure that you stick to the right schedule than by taking up the easiest way to get it done. Water is nature’s purifier and it helps you flush out all the unneeded and unnecessary deposits. The more you sweat, the more the toxins are washed out from your body. The greatest benefit of this trick is that it is completely free and anyone can take it up at anytime. All you have to do is just gulp down a couple of glasses more than you normally do.
Skin care products: During the course of the day, if you are a person who has to do a lot of outdoor work, you are left exposed to a lot of pollutants. They slow down the recovery rate and actually end up hampering your skin texture. Try to use some skin care products that rejuvenate your skin and help t heal at a faster rate. They will help you fight back against the daily onslaught that your skin undergoes. In the longer run of events, these measures become quite necessary to follow.
Wash your face properly: There is more number of skin pores on your face than anywhere else in your body. It means that there is a greater chance of dirt accumulating on your face than anywhere else. This brings the additional problem of blackheads and whiteheads appearing on your face. They appear as a blemish on a perfectly good toned skin. If you do not want to suffer from this issue, make sure that you have a good face wash to cleanse out the sticky residual materials.
Parlors and massages: The blood flow on your face is quite essential in determining the glow that resides on your face. When you get a massage the blood vessels are stimulated and work with more vigor. The blood flow to the face increases and you appear in a better frame of health.
So as you just read, you have to follow a number of steps to keep your face looking in prime. And believe us, all investments pay off in the end.
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The University has added a second window the mailroom as well as hiring more workers. This seems to be a response to the increase in students shopping online as well as a new package notification system, creating more mailroom traffic. The general consensus among students: these improvements were much needed. That’s not the only cosmetic change made to the University. The Freshmen Success Center bears a new banner with a new name. Now dubbed the Student Success Center, the office now offers their services to all students at the university. A new smoke-free seating area has been added to the Harry Jack Gray Center. As a part of President Harrison’s values initiative, project overseer Jane Horvath sat down with students to find out what they wanted in order to create a greater sense of community. What students most asked for was a better way to find out about events on campus, as well as more informal meeting places. New tables and chairs as well as an outdoor information screen were put in place between the library and the bookstore just a week before the start of classes. Horvath thanks the Parents Association for granting funding for the project. The Village Market at the Konover Campus Center went under new renovations giving it a new look and a new name. Provisions On Demand, as it’s called, now focuses on fresh produce, meats, and hot food.
So, what do you think? Is the idea of alcohol being served on campus a good one or bad. Let us know by answering our question of the week.
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Cambridge’s Dimple Creation procedure aims to create natural-looking dimples through a simple and minimally-invasive surgery.
Our experienced doctor first analyses the patient’s facial structure to determine the ideal position of the dimple. After marking it out, an incision is made on the inside of the cheek, and a tiny section of muscles and fats are removed. The incision is then stitched together with suture threads that dissolve in a matter of days.
The procedure is generally completed in less than an hour, with minimal swelling.
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If you have received a building violation and are required to attend a hearing at the ECB, be advised that a proper defense should be created by a licensed attorney. We have several that we can recommend. In addition to this, you must comply with what the building violation states. There are many types of building violations. Below is a table of the many types of violations, and what you must do to cure the violations, so that you don’t receive second and third offenses, as the fines tend to go up drastically.
If you have received a violation, and do not see it above, please contact us for guidance.
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A two vehicle injury crash occurred on U.S. Route 50 near Maple Grove Road in Ross County, Monday.
76-year-old Barbara Dalton and 35-year-old James Burkitt, both of Chillicothe, were driving eastbound on US 50 when Dalton stopped as she was attempting to turn left onto Maple Grove Road. She was struck in the rear by Burkitt’s vehicle.
Burkitt sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Dalton was mechanically extracted from her vehicle. She was transported by the Twin Township EMS to Adena Regional Medical Center and later transported to Grant Medical Center in Columbus for her injuries.
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I’m sure that you’ve already heard about fenugreek tea and that it was amazing for the health, but most people have never heard about using dried fenugreek leaves for tea infusions.
Even if you are drinking the juice of the leaves, still, some vitamin B 9 is going to get into it and is going to boost your system, vitamin B 9 is very important for our health because it’s going to help the division of our cells and it’s also responsible for having a healthy cardiovascular system.
This is also an amazing thing when it comes to fenugreek tea, it’s the fact that it’s very low on caffeine, you are going to get amazing benefits from the tea without the caffeine issues and troubles!
Although the majority of women who are breastfeeding and using fenugreek are accustomed to it, drinking fenugreek seeds tea or eating fenugreek tea, an amazing alternative is drinking dried fenugreek leaves tea.
This can be extremely helpful as the leaves do not contain the same amounts of flavonoids as fenugreek seeds, this means that they are not as effective and efficient as fenugreek seeds; nevertheless, this also means that they are not going to make your body smell as when consuming fenugreek seeds.
This is very important when nursing because most women are going to become body conscious on are going to simply be disgusted by the smell of fenugreek, we call it also maple syrup smell!
Now, how do you prepare dried fenugreek leaves tea?
The first thing you must understand about these leaves is that they are very rare, apart from the internet, you are not going to find them in shops, unless you live near an Asian market, then you can get them for a very convenient price, however if you need to buy them, the best place in my opinion is the internet.
To prepare a very delicious dried fenugreek leaves tea, you need to warm a cup of water, and then add to it a teaspoon of dried fenugreek leaves, let it release all its vitamins and nutrients for at least fifteen minutes, then take out the leaves and add two teaspoons of honey.
You can also add five stigmas of saffron, they are going to add an amazing taste and flavors to this tea.
How much dried fenugreek leaves tea should you consume?
You must understand that dried fenugreek leaves are extremely powerful, they are packed with a lot of nutrients and also a lot of vitamins and minerals, that’s why I do not recommend to drink more than one cup a day, it’s true, they do not contain caffeine, but they do contain other substances that their side effects are unknown at this time and that maybe causing some troubles in the future, that’s why you have to stay away from excessive amounts.
Is 1 cup of tea per day really sufficient to increase breast milk production?
One cup of what? It’s because there is a difference between fenugreek seeds, ground, and fenugreek leaves, the seeds are much more efficient, one cup is more than enough.
Hi! I am creating my own detox tea with dried leaves from various detox teas. I found fenugreek seeds, can I use those in my mixture?
I’m sorry, I don’t believe in detox.
Hi I’m currently breastfeed ing my second child of 10weeks and I’m struggling this time with my milk flow it just isn’t enough but I feed my first until he was 10months old and continued through the first 2months of my second pregnancy now I feel obligated to do the same thing with my second and I’m trying to increase my flow I can only get fenugreek leaves how many cups a day should I drink and how long does it take to get the results?
Better use two teaspoons a day of fenugreek power, seeds, they’re much more efficient when it comes to increasing breast milk flow.
It’s very simple, you will need two teaspoons of ground fenugreek added to one cup of hot water 🙂 Once everyday, and for the size, it depends on your metabolism, but in general, you should take it for at least two months.
should the seeds be roasted and den grounded?
It doesn’t really matter, I do it because they taste nice, but you can do whatever you want, I think you should roast them a little.
I m 26 sufferng frm.hair loss so plz tell me how to make fenugreek seeds tea for hair loss.
Well, as mentioned to you in a previous comment, you need to make a fenugreek tea, mix one teaspoon of ground fenugreek with one cup of warm water and drink after 10 minutes, good luck.
“To prepare a very delicious dried fenugreek leaves tea, you need to warm a cup of water, and then add to it a teaspoon of dried fenugreek leaves, let it release all its vitamins and nutrients for at least fifteen minutes, then take out the leaves and add two teaspoons of honey”.
Yes, you need to use it and when you stop, things are going to get back to normal very slowly.
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Looking for Wrong Fuel Removal in Cleator Moor?
Our fully trained fuel drain Licensed technicians can be with you in Cleator Moor within 45 minutes.
Do not start the vehicle if you have noticed that you have put the wrong fuel in your car. If you have started the car and have driven it is not a problem. However, if driven for a long period of time it could cause damage to the engine and overall killing the car. We can still drain fuel from your car regardless if it has been driven or not. Wrong fuel removal in Cleator Moor doesn’t come with any additional charges for driving the car away from the petrol station. If the car hasn’t been started and the wrong fuel still remains in the tank our fuel drain technician can safely move the car to a safe location before carrying out the fuel drain.
Do not stress or worry, Wrong Fuel Removal are at hand in Cleator Moor to help get you back on the road. With years of experience in the fuel draining industry, we are one of the best. Once our fuel drain technician arrives you will be in safe hands.
Once we have completed our fuel drain service in Cleator Moor we may request you to put a lot of fuel back into your car. Now you can drive away with a smile on your face.
So if you have a fuel problem in Cleator Moor, why not give one of our friendly fuel drain technicians a call today on 0800 924 7866 or 07831588720. We are always happy to help.
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As a Reservist, Can I Transfer My Post 9/11 GI Bill to My Son?
Q: Hello, I am currently on active duty serving in Afghanistan. I have the option of joining the reserves next year. As a reservist can I transfer my remaining Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to my son? Thank you.
A: Yes, you can, if you are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer option by having served at least six years in the Reserve and if you sign up for at least four more years. Just know that you have to make a transfer request to your son while you are still in the Reserves; once you are out, it is too late to make a transfer.
Also the percentage tier that you are at at the time of transfer will also transfer to him. For example, with a one-year deployment you will get up to the 60% tier. So when he starts using his transferred benefits, 60% of his tuition and fees will be paid for by the VA directly to his school. He will get 60% of the monthly housing allowance as well as 60% of the yearly book stipend.
Because you are not at the 100% level, he would not be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.While your transferred Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits will not pay for all of his school costs, it will certainly help.
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Here is the result of a custom cat food dish. I asked for a picture so I could work markings into the drawing but it seemed like a better idea to copy the photo.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on March 20, 2018 by Carol McDonough.
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Professional Carpet Cleaning Birmingham Street cleaning is an occupation performed by special teams of employees who can be employed by the city or by independent cleaning companies. Thanks to such people, it is possible to bring the streets to the correct look both after car accidents and after lightning discharges. It happens very often that as a result of heavy rainfall and storm, a large number of branches and leaves fall on the streets and advertisements that have been cut off from the trees, and then they have to be removed before traffic can be restored. A similar situation occurs after road accidents. Although road builders appear as the first places on the scene, the cleaning crews can take care of even more thorough cleaning of the street.
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Strawberries: are rich in antioxidants, fight against inflammatory disorders, are anti-cancerous, promote healthy eyes, contain 136% of the RDA of vitamin C in just one cup, are an excellent source of magnesium, which is important in reducing cardiovascular disease, and contribute to bone health.
Stem the strawberries and combine them in the food processor with the almond milk and honey. Blend until smooth.
This entry was tagged almond milk, drink, honey, smoothie, strawberries, vegan, vegetarian. Bookmark the permalink.
It wouldn’t be considered vegan if it had honey in it.
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Comes From Answering the Question, "Who Are You?"
The ceramics teacher announced on opening day that he was dividing the class into two groups. All those on the left side of the studio, he said, would be graded solely on the quantity of work they produced, all those on the right solely on its quality. His procedure was simple: on the final day of class he would bring in his bathroom scales and weigh the work of the “quantity” group: fifty pounds of pots rated an “A”, forty pounds a “B”, and so on. Those being graded on “quality”, however, needed to produce only one pot – albeit a perfect one – to get an “A”.
As my writing teacher Jack Grapes says, process leads to product. What gets in the way of people engaging and producing is usually some form of overthinking. Because we don’t control our thinking it is not as easy as Bob Newhart would like us to believe to change our thoughts or our behavior by just stopping it.
Our behavior follows our understanding. We do what makes sense to us in the moment, and if paralyzing overthinking looks real to us we will feel the effect of it and act accordingly. In order for our behavior to change, we need to see something new. Our perspective needs to shift. The Nike mantra, “Just do it!” isn’t enough. We can use willpower and pushing for a time, but eventually, we burn out. There is an easier way.
Am I good enough? Do I measure up? Am I doing enough? How do I get better? How do I improve? These are some of the questions that can get in the way of us creating what we want. They all revolve around a separate “I” and suggest you can reduce suffering by improving the “I” or giving the “I” a good experience. These questions, however, are founded on a misunderstanding. The suffering of the “I” will never be solved by personal development or moments of pleasure. The solution to suffering comes from understanding the source of the suffering is the misunderstanding of a separate “I” period.
Fortunately, the individual “I” is not all of you. It is a constellation of atoms that is part of you but not the full picture. The full picture is far greater than the sliver of you that you can feel, see, and touch. There is no real separation, but the “I” you make up makes it look and feel as if there is. It sees the material world as the entire picture, but this is a limited vantage point. Quantum physics has some sense of something beyond what the illusion of material reality presents when it recognizes that 99.9% of matter is empty space, but it cannot make the final leap because science can’t measure the essence that is the emptiness but isn’t empty. The formless field of infinite potential can only be theorized in physics, but as humans, we are part of it. We are the dynamic ongoing interplay between the form and formless even if it is invisible to the eye.
When you get a sense that you are more than meets the eye, and taste the infinity that lies beyond your five senses, you just know it. When you realize you are infinite potential, what is there to worry about when it comes to productivity? The solutions to everyday situations like how to get along with your spouse, how to make more money, how to be happy, or how to create art all come from the same source that created the entire universe. No problem is too big or too small for that intelligence. Everything comes from the source that Sydney Banks called the Principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought, what others call God or consciousness. Everything you want to create, every possible experience, is there in formless potential. Suffering, motivation, how to survive, they are all created through the same principles.
Looking to our infinite nature may seem to have no relevance for our day-to-day lives, but it is behind it all. We can’t see it, but we experience the effects of it all the time. It is where our experience comes from no matter what our experience is. Seeing this helps me to let go. I get better at surrendering to the natural creative process that is always happening independent of my effort and learning how to flow with what is more gracefully.
The power of seeing this is practical. When you sense your true nature that exists beyond form, when you experience what it holds for you, it opens you up to possibilities and to the unknown. It points you in the direction of your potential. What it did for me is help me to see my worries, insecurities, and anxieties in a new way so they looked more trivial — even silly. I still have them at times, but I know they are part of the tapestry of separation that starts to unravel when I look to where it comes from.
Your ability to create comes from the same source as everything else. You are not the source of your creation. It starts beyond you. If you think you are having trouble with productivity, you are just not seeing what you are producing. You are constantly creating. You can’t help bringing your thoughts to life and creating your experience. You might not be producing what you want, but you are producing nonetheless. Seeing your creative process at play helps you recognize the power of it and to move into greater cooperation with what is. This results in greater freedom and fewer feelings of overwhelm, inadequacy, and pressure.
There is less focus on the imaginary “I” and more engagement with what is in front of you. You are present to life and simply do what makes sense in the moment. You do not have to know the grand design. You do not have to be the grandmaster. There is a deeper knowing unfolding inside of you that you don’t have to be consciously aware of every aspect of it. The intelligence that guides electrons and atoms is the same intelligence at your service. It is your source. The well of your inspiration that is infinite.
Your productivity whether it is wiping your nose or creating an empire comes from the same source. There is nothing to overthink. There is only engaging to be done. Engaging with what is right in front of you. You don’t have to create thought. You are thought. You are one thought. We are the same thought. We are the timeless, spaceless, potential of that thought. We create form from that thought, in whatever way occurs to us in the moment a kiss, a punch, a community, a bomb, a nation. All coming from the same source. All figments of our imagination brought to life.
You are always being productive. You are always producing that one thought and bringing it to life in the myriad of ways that make sense to you. Are you producing fear, judgment, distress? Are you producing love, harmony, and peace? It is all part of a day’s work of being human. Seeing the production is like understanding the magic trick. When you see it, it is no longer compelling, bewildering, or disorientating. It just is.
My inadequacy, my insecurity, my badness come from the same stuff as my goodness, my competence and my confidence. They are all experiences that come through me via thought. Floating in and out. I don’t control the flow. I am the channel that gets to experience all of them. As Rumi said, “Welcome and entertain them all!” No harm comes from feeling our internal experience. It all comes from the same source.
I am that source. You are that source. We are that source. It is vast, deep, and infinite. It is the balm that shrinks our worries. It is the opposite of separation and nihilism. It is the loving intelligence that is. You are not outside of that. Seeing this is what helps you to just do it. You do it from love because that is who you are. Experiencing the answer to the question, “Who are you?” Is the only motivation you need. When you see this, your productivity takes care of itself.
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China, it is a giant dragon that draws the world to its shores. We are in China because China can produce, it has the machines, it has the work force, it has the discipline and most of all it has the power to keep its heart beating regularly. Determination, stamina and will power are words I put to describe this great machine of a nation.
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After choosing your style, you can also tweak the size and position of the badge.
One of the best things about going all-in on Philips Hue lighting is the ability to create a customized lighting experience that works together seamlessly.
Exercise is a great way to lift your mood, kick stress, and maintain good health.
Tap the auto-enhance button, tap Done.
Alicia's Take: "I love propolis for how it calms my skin down while energizing it -- and this one is all-about-that propolis."
Have you listened to our new podcast "The Response"? It's a riveting look into how communities help each other out after deadly natural disasters.
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It also offers some uncommon features, like the ability to “rescue” shadows or highlights from going totally white or black, respectively.
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The KGB reports that as a result of measures conducted in 1981 to combat smuggling and violations of rules on foreign currency transactions among a number of smugglers, foreigners and their criminal connections among Soviet citizens, it has seized, in the lawful manner, a large number of antiques and works of art, presenting, according to experts, historical and artistic value.
With this in mind, antique ecclesiastical ornaments (icons, crosses, other items), works of 17-19th century art (201 items total), as well as 30 copies of books published in Russia in 1883-1916, have been transferred to the Directorate of the Moscow Kremlin State Museums.
The above is reported for information.
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Languages spoken at Oribi Gorge Guest farm are English, Afrikaans and (Zulu by the cleaning staff only).
There will be daily housekeeping at no extra charge.
Our cottages are fully equipped for self-catering, and we do not offer any meals. The closest supermarket is 38 Km away in Shelly Beach and closest convenience store and fuel station is 24 minutes away in Paddock which is on the other side of the Gorge. Thus we encourage you to come prepared.
All units have their own private braai area and wood is supplied at no extra cost.
There is free and secure parking on the property for your vehicles.
Chocolate bars can be found in the fridge at an extra charge to be paid in cash via the Honesty Snack system.
DSTV Premium package can be activated at your request at an extra cost. This should be requested before your arrival to make the process as smooth as possible, and paid upon arrival.
We do not offer wi-fi services. However, during office hours guests may make use of the office wi-fi which is only active from 08:30 to 16:30 on weekdays. Due to the high lightning risk, we cannot leave it activated over weekends or after hours.
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Fireflies have surprised many Central Texans with their second appearance of the season. As KUT reports, while many of the friendly little light bulbs have usually disappeared come August, this year, the insects are still lighting the way into September.
So what’s the reason behind the bugs’ reappearance? It’s as obvious as you might suspect. Entomologist with Texas Agrilife Extension Service Wizzie Brown told KUT that recent warm and rainy weather conditions have mimicked those present earlier this spring, when the firefly population was at its peak. Unfortunately, the same applies to other insect populations like everyone’s favorite blood-sucker, mosquitoes.
Regardless, it’s the year of the firefly (in Central Texas, at least).
You want some great news to go with that good news? Brown also told KUT that just because there were more fireflies this year doesn’t mean there will be fewer next year. The bug’s future population will instead be determined by weather conditions this winter and early next year.
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The fund is a spinoff from SEB Venture Capital, will be owned by an SEB foundation and sits on SEK 900M ($97M). SEB contributed with SEK 500M and the rest of the money was provided by a number of Nordic institutions.
Fairpoint is going to be led by CEO Frederick Johansson, who will be supported by three colleagues from SEB Venture Capital - Ulf Lewander, Filip Petersson and Andreas Pennervall. All of them will leave SEB Venture Capital and will be formaly employed by Fairpoint.
Fairpoint Capital aims to invest in B2B companies that develop technology to strengthen industrial competitiveness. The plan is that the fund will be fully invested within five years and thereafter continue developing its holdings for another five years.
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PARIS, May 10 (Reuters) - Artists at one of the most-visited hubs of contemporary art in Paris are in a battle with city hall to preserve the status quo at their “aftersquat”, where visitors can freely view 30 painters and sculptors in the throes of the creative process.
The artists, who have travelled from as far away as Japan and the United States to set up in the former illegal squat, say a plan to reduce the number of permanent workshops in order to have more artists move through will kill the family spirit of the site, now leased and legal for several years.
Six floors of rooms showcasing the eclectic creators and their work are accessible from a spiral central staircase, spattered with paint in psychedelic colours that stands out from the building’s nondescript Haussmanian exterior.
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Public Car Parking nearby . Space in Bay Horse Court for Cycle Parking.
Racing Uk and At The Races, plus general TV, news etc.
According to the late Frank Morrell, a local historian, this Inn was built around the mid 1700’s and sandwiched between two properties. It was one of the 20 Inns in Otley during 1822.
In 1876, John Brown, who previously held the Summercross, became Licensee, and around 1922, the former licensee of the Fountain took over.
The stables and the place where the ale was brewed were at the rear. At one time there was a doorway leading to the passage, and in the days when Otley Rugby Club played on the Wharfeside ground, they dressed at their Headquarters, the Queens Head in Kirkgate, and had to walk to the field in their football kit. Several of the players were known to slip in the front door of the pub, have a ‘quick one’ and out by the passage.
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Liberty High School is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center. Participating high schools are Bridgeport, RCB, Doddridge, South Harrison, and Liberty. The event will take place on Sunday, April 23 at the Liberty High School athletic complex. $5 admission, gates open at noon, games will kick off around 1:00 p.m. In addition to the games, there will be craft vendors, concessions, basket raffles, and activities.
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Jennifer has served as CEO of the legal marketing firm, Integrity Marketing Solutions, for more than 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master’s degree in Business Strategy, Management & Leadership from Michigan State University. She specializes in helping lawyers discover their passion, develop a guiding strategy for growth and tell their brand stories in compelling ways. As a digital marketing agency, IMS leads the marketing implementation with comprehensive digital media — from website design and hosting to search engine optimization, social media management and automated online client intake. The agency offers a powerful marketing CRM with automated client intake and integrations with the most popular case and practice management programs.
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The first three Ocean Eagle 43’s will operate as fishery patrol vessels for a new fleet of 27 fishing vessels being built by CMN shipyard (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie), in Cherbourg for the government of Mozambique.
The Ocean Eagle 43 has a launch pad for fixed or rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) up to 300kg, stowage for a 7m high performance RIB, optical and radar sensors, air-sea radio transmission of satellite data and a medium calibre remote controlled gun turret.
New solutions were needed to create a new type of vessel, suitable for patrol and control enforcement of sovereign sea-space over large areas and for long periods of time, accessible to countries with budget constraints.
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Continuing Education's office at the Kansas City Art Institute is located on the 2nd-floor of the historic Jannes Library. Temporary 15 minute and reserved Continuing Education parking is available behind the library, at the top of the hill for students wishing to enroll in office.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Please see your registration receipt for first course procedures and additional details on classroom location.
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The trio aims to overcome their differences, banding together in the process in the face of tragedy. The film serves as the fifth installment of ‘Shaft,’ serving as a direct sequel to Shaft (2000), which also starred Samuel L. Jackson. The film also features Richard Roundtree’s return to the franchise, reprising his role as the original John Shaft.
The first trailer can be seen in the clip below, and it’s certainly one worth checking out. Take a look at the video and give us your thoughts in the comments. Look for the Shaft reboot to hit theaters June 14 and stay tuned for more movies coming very soon.
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This morning I saw this and thought it was so cool I just had to share.
A photographer named Michael Sternoff shot a punch of pictures at the Seahawks vs Raiders game with a new camera that uses light field technology. Basically it makes the pictures look 3D because you can focus on different parts of the picture.
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Hiring employees to fill open positions is a delicate and extremely time consuming process. This is especially true in those businesses where there is not a dedicated HR department. The number of job openings increased to 6.2 million in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employing a staffing agency to fill open positions is becoming essential for many companies to keep pace with the market and grow their businesses. A partnership with a staffing firm can be one of the most valuable affiliations your organization can have, but choosing the right one requires some research. According to the American Staffing Association (ASA), there are nearly 750 staffing firms in Pennsylvania, and more emerging every year. The staffing industry is not regulated by any governing body, and recruiters are not required to retain any type of licensing. The standards of quality and performance vary widely. Before you begin to discuss fees, contracts or guarantees, you need to size up the agency you’re considering and confirm they are the best pairing for your organization. Here are a few questions to ask to “interview” your new prospective staffing partner.
What is your primary source of candidates?
If you are reaching out to a staffing agency after having tried to fill a position on your own through job boards or job search engines, you may find that some agencies are sending you candidates you’ve already found through those resources. Most staffing firms do utilize job boards or professional networking sites on a regular basis. The most renowned and successful firms, however, have their own database of off-market candidates that they use as their primary source for placements. They have an established relationship with those candidates and a good understanding of the hard and soft skills they bring to the table. Because of those well-nurtured relationships, reputable staffing firms also receive referrals from their trusted candidates. These referrals are also not often found on standard job boards, and may need to be recruited from one position into your organization. Having the right recruiter that has those connections will help you gain access to a large group of candidates who are selectively looking for a job, but not posting their resumes.
What is your understanding of our company and industry?
Some agencies will source for positions in a variety of different industries and titles. Not having a focus or areas of specialty means that an agency is less likely to have an understanding your specific needs and how to fill them properly. A grievance that many employers have with staffing agencies is never hearing back from the agency after they provide them with a job order. The lack of follow up could be due to a heavy volume of business. More likely, it means that they are unable find candidates to fill the position, so they’ve gone silent. A recruiter that is unfamiliar with your industry will often submit the wrong kind of candidates, resulting in wasted time and a longer hiring process. Familiarity with your industry also means that the recruiters filling your jobs have an understanding of the appropriate salary range for those positions. Boolean searches on job search engines today result in a mixture of various designations for similar job titles. A seasoned recruiter can read between the lines to identify the best fit for a job. An agency that has your long-term interests in mind will go to great lengths to understand your company and culture, as well as the industry-specific needs of your company. This understanding will ensure that the agency explains the position and environment accurately to candidates, resulting in better fitting placements.
Talk about your candidate screening process.
One of the most common grievances that our clients report is that they have used staffing agencies in the past that send them candidates who are not a good fit. By fit, we are referring not only the skills and knowledge to do the job, but also the personality and ability to interact with others in your organization. A good candidate screening process begins with an initial phone screen, followed by an in-person meeting. If a staffing firm has clients and candidates all over the country, it is more likely that they will submit candidates without ever having met them in person, which can lead to candidates that are a poor fit for your organization. A thorough background check, while not always required by clients, is a very reliable way for employers to verify claims made by jobseekers. According to Statistic Brain, more than 50% of all resumes contain falsified information. A fabrication made by a candidate during the hiring process is grounds to question the candidate’s honesty and integrity. A comprehensive background check including criminal history, salary history, education and past positions should be offered by the agency with which you choose to partner.
Does your firm support confidential searches?
Staffing agencies often receive job orders from companies that, for various reasons, may require a confidential search. The organization may be attempting to build a pipeline to replace someone who will be let go in the future. Companies go through mergers and acquisitions often that demand a confidential search. When a client’s name can’t be disclosed, the agency will need to employ the skills of experienced recruiters that have the skills to attract a candidate to a position without the benefit of the client’s name and reputation to assist them. Even if a recruiter knows a candidate would be perfect for a particular position, that recruiter must be adept at providing valid reasons why a career move would benefit the candidate. In some situations, there is a great deal at stake if a confidential search is disclosed by an inexperienced recruiter. Besides jeopardizing the reputation of your organization, it could result in legal ramifications as well. Confidential searches can certainly be challenging to present to a candidate, but the right staffing firm can package your organization and the position so that top talent will understand, appreciate and value the opportunity.
While most businesses do not think to ask the question, one of the most important measures of a recruiting agency’s success is their time to fill a position. The average time to fill a position in today’s market has been quoted as high as 68 days. An experienced firm knows the importance of measuring their efficacy in the market and has procedures and systems in place to benchmark their results. Besides being a qualifying factor for an agency, this figure can have very practical application when you have a position that you need to fill in a specified amount of time. You should also ask the agency how many placements they have made in their tenure. Any seasoned recruiter or veteran agency uses some type of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and can generate reports on their stats. The metrics provided by the firm should be in alignment with the needs of your company.
Why should we work with you and not someone else?
While choosing the right firm is important, pairing with the right recruiter within that firm is even more vital. Veteran recruiters build their own brand in the industry and will have forged longstanding relationships with candidates based on trust, mentorship and honest recruiting. If a recruiter has not been in the industry long, they are not as likely to have forged those relationships. You are essentially interviewing this individual to represent your company. You should ask a potential recruiter how long they have worked in the industry, and ask them to describe a difficult placement experience. By employing a more behavioral interviewing style with a prospective recruiter, you will gain insight into how they interact with candidates and how they will represent your company. A recruiter’s effectiveness at communicating with their candidate base is a huge determining factor in their ability to build relationships. Very well-respected firms may employ recruiters who are not as seasoned; and very reputable recruiters may work for firms that have bad reputations in the market. The recruiter as an individual is the key to connecting your organization with top talent, so make sure you have a good understanding of their abilities and experience.
Conducting research about a potential agency is a necessary and crucial part of beginning your staffing industry partnership. Take advantage of the wealth of resources that are available online, and ask for referrals from trusted colleagues. Be sure that your partner agency is a member of The American Staffing Association (ASA). As a condition of membership, agencies are required to adhere to business practices, ethics codes and legal procedures that are in the best interests of the staffing services industry, its clients, and its employees.
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In earlier times, the tallest tower is a sign of power. Building a tower requires architectural skills and a solid foundation. Build the tallest structure and place each stone carefully on top of each other to stack and align them correctly. Go higher with each level and earn well-deserved coins. Discover new themes and upgrades to increase the accuracy of your structure. Become the best builder ever and tower above the rest in Tower Mania!
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iStyles MacBook Pro Pre 2012 15-inch Skin design of Cartoon, Facial expression, Text, Cat, Whiskers, Photo caption, Snout, Line, Font, Organism with blue, green, yellow colors. Model MBP15-CATHTE.
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It is possible more people who came in contact with a man who died from the Ebola virus in Dallas, Texas, could test positive for the virus in the coming days, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday.
Tom Frieden offered this possibility a day after a preliminary diagnosis showed that a health care worker who had “extensive contact” with Thomas Eric Duncan tested positive for Ebola. If the test is confirmed, this would be the first known case of Ebola being contracted or transmitted in the United States.
The level of the virus in the woman’s system was “low,” Frieden said, adding that another test to confirm whether she has the virus will be conducted later Sunday.
Frieden said at least 48 people who came in contact with Duncan before he was admitted to the hospital in Dallas are at risk of contracting the virus.
“Unfortunately, it is possible in the coming days we will see additional cases of Ebola,” Frieden said.
“The risk is in the 48 people who are being monitored, all of whom have been tested daily, none of whom so far have developed symptoms or fever,” Frieden said.
An “intensive investigation” is also being conducted to determine others who may have come in contact with Duncan while he was being treated, because they may have been exposed as well, Frieden added. Some of these workers could have had a breach in contamination control similar to the one that led to the nurse being infected, he said.
When the nurse became feverish on Friday, she reported it and was given a preliminary test for the virus, which turned up positive Saturday night, Frieden said.
The CDC and Texas health officials are investigating how many people the nurse came in contact with after coming down with symptoms of the disease.
Frieden said the CDC has sent additional staff to Dallas to assist with the response. The agency will also enhance training of health care workers who may have to treat patients with the virus.
The key to stopping the spread of the disease is to “break the chains of transmission,” he said. This involves promptly diagnosing anyone who has symptoms of the disease, isolating that individual, identifying everyone this person came in contact with and actively monitor those people over a 21-day period. If any of these contacts comes down with Ebola symptoms, then the same process starts over again.
David Lakey, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, who also participated in the news briefing, agreed.
“I firmly believe we will stop it,” Lakey said.
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Each month, we are sharing the 411 on some of the most oft-used tactics in our PR toolboxes.
Today’s lesson is on the calendar listing.
A calendar listing generally contains the “Who,” “What,” “Where,” “When,” “Why,” and cost of an event or program in a specific format. It is meant to be posted – often by us – to online calendars as well as sent to traditional and community media to share pertinent data on a specific event.
It is not a story pitch. This is.
It is not a news release. This is.
It should neither be sent to any hard-news media nor any long lead media if the date is less than a month away.
Oh, it’s also not a media advisory – but stay tuned as we tackle that tactic in the near future.
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Many people believe that the roof of a structure is the most important element. It protects the contents of the building from dirt, weather, and precipitation. It also holds the walls in an upright position and ties them together. Are you looking for roof contractors in Raleigh? If you need a roofing service in Raleigh, NC or the nearby area, RiCal Construction has the most reliable and professional roofers in Raleigh.
At RiCal Construction, we are noted for our ability to improve or to renovate the exterior of your structure. We provide excellent services to businesses and homeowners throughout the Greater Raleigh, North Carolina region. We provide top-ranked services in the installation, repair, inspection, and cleaning of siding and roofing for homes and businesses. We also take care of gutters.
For more than 32 years, we have earned the reputation of the top name in the industry. We want to provide solutions which will help your property reach the ideals and goals you have set for it. At the same time, we stay within the budget which is unique to you.
We work with a sizable range of materials in our projects. Our roofs, decking and/or siding can be made of metal, tile, vinyl, wood or cedar. Irrespective of the type of exterior your structure has, our reliable and experienced technicians can improve them or replace them so that your structure’s appearance matches the dream you have for it. The need for aesthetic appeal is a major reason why customers decide to call in experts to take care of the project. Just as important is to make sure that the exterior of the structure is not damaged or aged in such a way as to render it useless for the intended purpose.
Our certified, trained and experienced craftsmen are prepared to add a personal touch to each project which they undertake. We are so certain of their skills that we provide a lengthy warranty for each of our repair and exterior maintenance jobs. We provide on schedule completion and cost-effective processes from beginning to end. We ensure that your final product exceeds the expectations you have for it. Our team members are dedicated to providing great value and honesty. You can be certain that our professionals offer integrity, accountability and top quality service.
We employ our team in a range of communities throughout our region. If you are looking for reliable roof repair in Raleigh, our experts are ready to respond quickly and accurately. You can call (919) 771-0207 today!
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It would be unimaginably effective if religious leaders join the fight for environment. Indeed, the tendency to advocate environment protection is making roads into mainstream of many faiths.
Many Muslim clerics are urging Gulf States to take care of water conservation. On the other hand, evangelical preachers in U.S. took the up the cudgel by calling attention to global warming.
Religion can reach to a wider mass effectively that other organizations and NGOs cannot ever reach. The global environment protection movement has provided a rare common ground to all religions.
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Marshall Islands has a total of 17 holidays in 2019. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downaloadble as a csv or json file. Signup here to get started.
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The Alkal-Life Water System is an advanced purification ionizer that plays a vital role in our health and provides for us a better way to apply the use of water in our everyday lives.
In order to maximize the benefits, the system uses a high performance active carbon filter that removes microscopic organisms and water clustering. The tourmaline enclosed in the filter also plays a crucial role in sieving out contaminants to deliver pristine water.
Over time, however, mineral buildup and chlorine residuals may clog the channel. As a result, the water pressure may increase causing internal damages and malfunctions to the water system. We recommended the filter be replaced after the cycle of use of 792 gallons, or 3,000 liters (6 months’ worth of purified water).
The Filter Discount Program is designed to help you save money and also to maximize and maintain the performance of the Alkal-Life Water System.
This agreement is on 6 filters given at every 6-month interval throughout a 3 year term.
On enrollment to this 3-year program, Richway International will ship to you one filter replacement for every 6 months (total of 6 filters). Under the filter discount program, each filter costs you just $100 including shipping. You must sign up for the program and your credit card will be billed before each filter is shipped. Normally the filters cost $120 each plus $15 shipping.
We also recommend purchasing our CLEANING FILTER to be used before every filter change. These filters insure that your Alkal-Life is clean and safe when every new filter is installed. Cleaning filters cost $50 plus shipping.
People with well water must also purchase our “S” Filter which pre-filters your tap water before it reaches the Alkal-Life unit and filter. This is a comprehensive filter that removes typical contaminants found in well water such as heavy iron. The “S” filter is good for 10,000 gallons of use and cost $240 plus shipping.
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Below you can find all our retreats that will take place in the next months.
You can directly book them through our partner wetravel. For more infos about the retreats see the details.
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The covered entry leads to a large dining area which opens to the kitchen and the sun-drenched living room.
An expansive window wall in the two-story atrium lends space and light to the fireplaced living room.
The large kitchen features a breakfast bar, built-in pantry and lots of storage for the serious cook.
An additional 697 square feet of optional living area on the lower level includes a family room, bedroom #3 and a bath.
Total Heated Area: 1,469 sq. ft.
Lower Level: 269 sq. ft.
Basement Unfinished: 697 sq. ft.
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Welcome to Conway's Car Care!
Your first choice for most vehicle repairs. Conway’s was founded in 2004 at the site that was formerly Paul’s Car Care which took care of the Rockwood area for many years. We have maintained Paul’s commitment to good work, fair prices and putting our customer’s first.
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The queue function on the website is the estimated time before a slot is available to search for tickets, based on the length of time patrons at the front of the queue are taking to complete their transaction. At the beginning of the onsale, patrons have spent only a minute or so on their transaction, even if it's incomplete, and therefore the average wait time is very low. As patrons take the usual four or five minutes to complete transactions, the wait time will go up as the number of people in the queue ahead of you is multiplied by the time to complete transactions. Obviously, as you get closer to the front of the queue, the time will typically drop but may vary. Once you reach the front of the queue, the system will look for tickets for you. There is, however, no guarantee that patrons in front of you in the queue may not have exhausted the allocation. Please don't be concerned about variations in the wait time, this is part of the normal functioning of the website and doesn't affect your place in that queue.
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I’ve been through two hurricanes in my lifetime. The most recent was Hurricane Iniki, which was a category 4 storm that devastated our island of Kauai, Hawaii in 1992. Every year when hurricane season starts in June with the arrival of El Nino or La Nina seasons, we are reminded by media, utility companies, and government entities to prepare hurricane survival kits and become familiar with procedures in the case that this type of natural disaster occurs. What my family has learned through our hurricane experiences is that in addition to those things, creating a Family Hurricane Plan is a critical component to preparedness.
A Family Hurricane Plan allows for family members to consider and discuss where they will be and what they will need to do in this type of situation. It also puts a system in place for how you will contact each other after the storm. One of the most stressful parts of the aftermath of a hurricane is not being able to contact loved ones to either check to see if they’re okay or to let them know how you are doing. The Family Hurricane Plan is poised to make things in this type of difficult event as orderly as possible.
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Hi-Vision LongLife is proven to be Hoya’s most durable anti-reflective coating. It guarantees exceptionally clear, relaxed vision while prolonging the life and look of the lenses.
The condition and performance of your lenses depend heavily on the quality of the coating. This is Hoya’s hardest, most durable anti-reflective coating. Its scratch-resistant, water, dirt and dust-repellent properties remain almost intact, even after intensive cleaning.
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Please fill out the form below and email your music to Emily at [email protected]. Please make sure that the name of your song that you send, is the same name that you have put in the form below. Sending songs with a different name e.g. Track 02, may accidentally get lost or misplaced with other acts. There will only be basic lighting on the night.
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This website is designed to contain up-to-date news and information about the issues facing penguins in their natural habitat, specifically the African Penguin. Penguins feed at or near the top of food chains in many ecosystems and so are sensitive to alterations in the marine habitat. They are also highly visible, enigmatic birds which, as a family, have a circum-global distribution within the southern hemisphere. However, many of the world's 18 penguin species are facing threats to their existence. In 2010, 11 species were considered of conservation concern and five of these, including the African Penguin, were listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The threats facing penguins are not unique, but generally represent more widespread impacts by man on the marine environment or its islands. Measures to protect threatened penguins, such as the African Penguin, if implemented through holistic, ecosystem-based measures, will also be advantageous to the health of the wider marine environment and the other species that inhabit it. In other words, penguins are ambassadors of marine biodiversity: they should be seen as flagship species for conservation, with their fate representing that of many of the world's marine ecosystems and organisms.
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We bring East Lansing the news.
All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre is pleased to present two fantastic shows back-to-back…Rumpelstiltskin and Twelve Dancing Princesses. These beloved children’s tales come to life on stage with more than 50 youth from the mid-Michigan area.
First up is Rumpelstiltskin. A witch tells Rumpelstiltskin that in order to become the most powerful force in the kingdom, he must possess a child of royal birth. He cooks up a scheme to get the kingdom to believe the miller’s daughter can weave straw into gold which will help their impoverished kingdom….you know the rest of the story. After a brief intermission, the show resumes with Twelve Dancing Princesses. This fun story involves a king, twelve dancing princesses, ten princes, a young soldier and an evil prime minister who is plotting to take over the kingdom.
Show dates/times are February 8 and 15 at 7 p.m.; February 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and February 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. All shows will take place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for youth. To purchase tickets in advance, call (517) 333-2580, ext. 0 or stop in and see us.
All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) offers young people of all backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles the opportunity to produce professional quality plays, study many aspects of the dramatic arts and develop valuable life skills while providing outstanding entertainment to the community. AECT brings four major productions to the Greater Lansing community each year with the help of hundreds of youth from throughout the region.
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(Critical) Found time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food, blue cheese 44°F, and various facility made salad dressing 46°F in the top portion of the 3 door prep top cooler, and found tcs, fish 47°F, chicken 48°F, and burger patties 50°F in the bottom portion of the 3 door prep top cooler. Pic corrected by discarding all tcs, and has been instructed not to use this cooler, until repaired/replaced to hold tcs at 41°F. This cooler has repeated cold hold violations, and a risk control plan form has been issued for this cooler. , found time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food, blue cheese 44°F, and various facility made salad dressing 46°F in the top portion of the 3 door prep top cooler, and found tcs, fish 47°F, chicken 48°F, and burger patties 50°F in the bottom portion of the 3 door prep top cooler. Pic corrected by discarding all tcs, and has been instructed not to use this cooler, until repaired/replaced to hold tcs at 41°F. This cooler has repeated cold hold violations, and a risk control plan form has been issued for this cooler. On follow up inspection found tcs food, blue cheese 41°F, and salad dressing 41°F, in the top portion of the 3 door prep top cooler, and found tcs food, chicken 41°F, burger patties 41°F, and portioned chicken 41°F, in the bottom portion of the 3 door prep top cooler. Violation corrected. Reviewed submitted rcp for cold holding, which includes using a monitoring chart, and it appears to be working.
Found no antichoking poster in the kitchen wall area. To correct provide and post antichoking poster in the kitchen.
Found ice wands stored in chest freezer surrounded by food products. To correct store ice wands in a more protected manner.
Found the tiled coving and floor in the kitchen area cracked, loose, and missing in the kitchen. Found the back door threshold loose and warped. Found the grout in various areas, missing in the beer keg walk in cooler. To correct repair/replace floor, threshold, and tile grout in beer walk in cooler.
Found no handwashing sign in the bar handsink area. To correct provide sign reminding employees to wash their hands.
Found no thermometer to take cold and hot holding temperatures, and cooking temperatures. To correct provide thermometer for employees to take food temperatures.
Found the 3 door prep top cooler not holding tcs at 41°F. To correct repair/replace cooler to hold tcs at 41°F. Found the lid of the chest freezr broken and taped with duct tape. To correct repair/replace lid. Found the bar cooler door handles loose. To correct repair/replace door handles. Found the mens restroom paper towel dispenser cracked and taped with bandage. To correct repair/replace paper towel dispenser.
Found the basement floor under shelves and edges soiled with accumulation. Found the floor (under equipment, edges, and corners) in the kitchen cooking area soiled. To correct clean as soon as possible, and clean on a more frequent schedule.
(Critical) Found the interior front shield of the ice machine in the basement soiled with accumulation. To correct follow manufacturers directions, and clean front shield of the ice machine. Left risk control plan for soiled interior front shield of the ice machine. , found the interior front shield of the ice machine in the basement soiled with accumulation. To correct follow manufacturers directions, and clean front shield of the ice machine. Left risk control plan for soiled interior front shield of the ice machine. On follow up inspection found the interior front shield of the ice machine in the basement clean, and a cleaning log sheet attached to the ice machine. Continue to monitor that ice machine is cleaned on a regular schedule. Risk control plan has been reviewed and it appears to be working. Violation corrected.
Found the floor drain covers in the kitchen missing. Found the tiled floor in the back kitchen area cracked. Found the wall leading from the stairs to the basement damaged. To correct repair/replace all noted items.
Found the ceiling air vents above the kitchen cooking/prep area soiled with dusty build up. Found the floor (under equipment, edges and corners) in the kitchen cooking/prep area soiled with accumulation and build up. To correct clean as soon as possible, and clean on a more frequent schedule.
Found the bottom portion of the 2 door prep top cooler and 3 door prep top cooler not holding tcs at 41°F. To correct repair/replace cooler to hold tcs at 41°F. Found the interior door panel of the microwave oven cracked. To correct repair/replace door panel. Found the emergency door knob of the walk in cooler in the main level kitchen loose and on shelf. To correct repair emergency door knob of the walk in cooler.
(Critical) Found the interior front shield of the ice machine soiled with mold. To correct follow manufacturers directions and clean ice bin, and front shield. , found the interior front shield of the ice machine soiled with mold. To correct follow manufacturers directions and clean ice bin, and front shield. On follow up inspection found the interior front shield of the ice machine clean. Violation corrected.
(Critical) Found time/temperature control for safety food (tcs), rice 150°F, beans 150°F, ground meat 150, sauce 140°F, not reheated to 165°For 15 seconds in the hot holding unit. Pic corrected by reheating all tcs to at least 165°F for 15 seconds, and was reminded to use thermometer to verify proper reheating temperatures.
Found the emergency door release on the main level walk in cooler door missing. Found a filter missing on the kitchen cooking hood. Found the 2 door cooler in the bar broken and not in use. Found the lid of the chest freezer in poor condition with edges taped with duct tape. To correct repair/replace all note items as soon as possible.
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Given how far away we still are from personal spacecraft, perhaps it’s not surprising that most design concepts for extra-terrestrial ships haven’t evolved much in the last couple decades. Concerned more with practicalities (and budget constraints) than aesthetics, even NASA has stuck to the same-old same-old when it comes to spacecraft design, but a fun vision of the future from Ferrari’s design director gives us some hope.
Known for incorporating Ferrari design sensibilities into all sorts of sketches, Flavio Manzoni doesn’t disappoint with his spaceship concept. Fluid and reflective, the ship is just as sleek as any of the real-life luxury cars that Manzoni has designed, including the LaFerrari supercar.
The ship is divided into two shells by a signature red line, and two wings wrap around the lower section of the body.
Unveiling the sketches and renderings at Form Trends, Manzoni says it started as just a bit of fun, inspired by his childhood living at the top of a six-story building and imagining a UFO landing on the rooftop terrace.
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Looking Forward To The Impending NFL Lockout? Yahoo! Is!
Is this a Yahoo! Fantasy Owners beta screenshot? It depends on who you ask.
Sunnyvale—As the impending NFL lockout looms, millions of football fans are already starting to worry if there is going to be a work stoppage in the most popular sport in America. In franchise cities businesses are bracing for the real possibility that they may lose vital revenue generated from their team’s home games. Online, thousands of die-hards are wondering what they will do in August when they are supposed to be holding their Fantasy Football Drafts. It seems no one will be a winner if and when this labor dispute boils over. No one, that is, except for the folks over at Yahoo!
An email from Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz giving an update on one of their latest products has been intercepted, and quite by accident. The email was intended for Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams; however it wound up in the inbox of Trevor “Bud” Adams, EMT & Paramedics Instructor at the College of Southern Nevada. Mr. Adams, who has a rating of 5.0 on www.ratemyprofessors.com, forwarded his email on to the Collegiate Review, the student newspaper at the college. The content of the email has revealed that Yahoo! has been working with Adams and other owners including Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys to develop a new fantasy product for football fans.
Yahoo! has cut 4% of it’s workforce in the last six months.
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