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Sheila Dillon visits Al Crisci's restaurant, The Clink, which is housed inside High Down Prison in Sutton, to learn about the food and the training he gives to inmates there.
Sheila Dillon visits Al Crisci's restaurant, The Clink, which is housed inside High Down Prison in Sutton. Al is head chef at the prison, and as well as cooking for inmates using fresh produce - including vegetables and salad crops grown in the prison gardens - he also provides the inmates with NVQ training in kitchen skills.
After winning the Best Dinner Man award at the 2005 Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards, he announced his plans to open a restaurant inside High Down, and he has now achieved his objective. Part staff canteen for the prison employees and part four-star restaurant for the public, The Clink aims to have a standard equal to any West End top hotel or restaurant.
Inmates receive training and hands-on experience of working at the top end of the hospitality sector. Potential employers are invited in to see the restaurant in action, taste the food and hopefully commit to employing its alumni. Ingredients are sourced from local businesses, and Al has searched through the seed catalogues to grow a succession of tasty salad crops and vegetables throughout the summer. His aim is to ensure that the inmates involved are fit to work in such establishments on release, that they have the ability to earn a decent salary and will keep out of crime.
Sheila visits the restaurant to learn about the food, the training and the interface between the restaurant food and that served within the prison. She also asks how the project is to be funded, if there will be jobs for the inmates when they leave, and who will be coming to eat there.


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When I was younger, a friend of mine taught me about something that spoke to the way I look at a creative medium. He said (and I paraphrase) “If you really want to understand a creators’ mind, see who influenced them.” I took this into consideration and started to research the influences of one of my favorite creators, Junji Ito. Junji Ito as a horror author was influenced by two influential creators; the cheerful easygoing Kazuo Umezu, and the strict samurai looking Hideshi Hino. Well tonight Umezu’s fantastic catalog will have to wait, for tonight I am reviewing one of Hideshi Hino’s few in-print manga series, 2005’s Lullabies from Hell.
Hideshi Hino has been working on manga for over forty years; going back to his start in Osamu Tezuka’s anthology magazine COM. Hino is known for his gore centric horror tales, many of which were based around his childhood growing up in China after World War II. A life filled with fleeing anti-Japanese-Chinese citizens permeated his life and influenced his work. While Hino has an enormous bibliography, very little of his work can be found in English (or even in print). So I guess Lullabies from Hell is your easiest choice.
Lullabies from Hell is broken up into four stories: A Lullaby from Hell, Unusual Fetus, Train of Terror, and Zoroku’s Strange Disease.
A Lullaby from Hell is a sort-of auto biography about Hino himself that involves him talking directly to the reader about his childhood; illustrating how he grew up to be a mangaka who lives in a house filled with animal parts in jars that satisfy Hino’s love of bizarre and terrible things. He talks about his life growing up in the same hellish neighborhood he still lives today, surrounded by factories and open sewers. Each day his dad would leave for work, leaving Hino’s mentally disturbed mother behind to torment him. Dreams of taking revenge on his mother and anyone else that would pick on him filled his head and were channeled into his drawings.
Unusual Fetus has Hino mixing Horror and Science Fiction into a story about the consequences if humans started giving birth to only animals. A different Hino self-insertion takes charge in this story, and tries to create a plot about what would happen if his pregnant wife gave birth to a monster. Their child is born not as a human, but as a half frog/ half lizard monster. Now this terrifies Hino, but his wife still considers it her child. Things start to go downhill when the baby tires of breast milk and starts to go looking for something live to eat. All the while the human birth rate starts to drop rapidly with all human pregnancies turning out to be animal births; a repercussion of man’s pollution.
Train of Terror is about a boy named Shuichi’s who is returning home from visiting his grandparents. He is taking the train with his two friends, all the while wondering about the tunnel that they are about to travel through. He considers that this tunnel might transport them to a parallel universe. The lights turn off, and when they turn back on, the shadowy man who was also sitting with them disappears; leaving behind a crow feather. This is when things start to get weird for Shuichi and his friends; commencing with all the people on the train glaring at them with these menacing faces. But this is only the beginning of the weirdness that continues for the rest of the story.
Zoroku’s Strange Disease takes place in a fictional time of old; filled with superstition, thatched huts, and farmers. Zoroku, a slow and lazy farmer who spends his days painting, is to be exiled from his village because of the Neoplasm (boils) that covers his face. His caring mother tries to convince the villagers against it, but is unsuccessful. Zoroku is sent to live in a shack inside of the Swamp of Slumber, considered by people to be a place where the forest animals come to die. The villagers made the grievous mistake of not considering just how bad Zoroku’s condition could get.
When describing Hino’s art style, many would call it cartoony. I hate to use that word, personally considering its use equivalent to purposely undermining merit. But yes, Hino’s characters are known for their bug eyes and misshapen heads. I also read two of his other titles; The Red Snake (1985) and The Collection (1996) which had different designs and levels of detail, but those trademark features stayed the same. For fear of someone not picking this up, I tried not to bring up how gory Hino’s work is. He keeps most of the truly gross stuff to Lullaby from Hell, but that is just my opinion. There is a lot more going on here than just the gore.
Pros: Each story is dueled with a different genre to create four completely different titles. A great modern look at what Horror manga was like in the past. Contains some fantastic imagery that plays at the printed medium, allowing for the truly shocking to entrance you.
Cons: The character designs are going to be a breaking point for many people. Lullaby from Hell being at the front of the book is going to unfortunately push any non-gore fans away. It is not going to bode will with people who cannot stand certain levels of overreacting to something that is supposed to be scary.
Lullabies from Hell was released by one of my favorite publishers, Dark Horse. The release looks nice with its black flyleaf and colorful cover. If you believe that horror is a genre that you would like to look into, and you do not like taking the beaten path, I suggest starting with Lullabies from Hell. For reading this manga is the only way to know that Fear itself really exists, and it goes by the name Hideshi Hino.

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Shopton Ridge E is a 204,120 SF multi-tenant facility in Charlotte, NC. Lot E was upfitted for City Electric / Tamco, an electrical supply company. Shopton Ridge F is a 124,00 multi-tenant speculative industrial warehouse. The space has been upfitting for TricorBraun which added 5,000 SF of office space and a nearly 800 SF trucker’s office in the warehouse.
The structures are constructed with reinforced concrete tilt panel walls, structural steel framing and a mechanically fastened TPO membrane roof. This facility was constructed to meet FM Global requirements and has earned its LEED certification.


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GreenSpaces is an undertaking by the experienced management team of the Paharpur Business Centre & Software Technology Incubator Park (PBC-STIP) and EcoTrust Capital Advisors. Established in 1990, PBC-STIP is a Government of India approved Infrastructure service provider and a private Software Technology Park (STP).
PBC-STIP is one of the first fully serviced office spaces in the country, based on “Green building” and “instant office” concepts. It provides 50,000 square feet of office space in various modules, operates over 28 different in-house support services, and is one of the most sought after commercial spaces in the National Capital Region (NCR). Clients have included – Canon, Microsoft, Intel, Shell, 3M, KFC, Mobil, British Telecom, etc.
It has achieved five international certifications – ISO 9001:2008; ISO 14001:2004; ISO 22000:2005; OHSAS 18001:2007 & SA 8000:2001. PBC-STIP is also a participant to the UN Global Compact. It is rated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Government of India as one of the healthiest buildings in Delhi to work in.


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A new level in water purification! Water filtration systems by Sagan.
The Kelly Kettle boils water outdoors in just 3 - 5 minutes using just a handful of fuel such as sticks, Pine cones, Birch bark, Dry grass, etc. Want to Cook? Simply drop our Hobo Stove accessory onto the steel fire-base of the kettle and cook away! The Kelly Kettle and Hobo camp stove makes boiling water & cooking, fast and easy in the outdoors. Perfect for Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Trekkers, Scouts, power cuts, people working outdoors or fun family picnics. Have a look at our Pictures and read what users say in our Testimonials.
Order yours today and have it delivered to your door! To get the shipping costs, simply "Add to Cart" the product you are interested in, then enter your State and Zip Code to calculate the shipping amount. We offer FREE GROUND SHIPPING within the Lower 48 States on all Ultimate Kits. If shipping to AK, HI or Canada, please email us.
Kelly Kettle products are also available in most good Outdoor Stores in the U.S. and Canada.
The most reliable ultra-fast Camp Kettle & Camp Stove for the outdoors!
Kelly Kettles for Camping, Picnics, Scouts, Fishing, Hunting, The Beach, Outdoor Fun, Power Cuts, etc.
Boils water Outdoors within 3-5 minutes. Works with any fuel: sticks, dry grass, bark, pine cones.....even dry animal dung!
NO Batteries, NO Gas - FREE FUEL!
Base Camp - Boils 54 fl. Packed Height 13" Width 7.3" Suits: Groups, Family Outings, Car Camping, Fishing, Emergency Preparedness.
Scout- Boils 41 fl. oz. Packed Height 10.4" Width 7.3" Suits: Scouts, Small Groups or Families, Beach, etc.
Trekker - Boils 20 fl. oz. Packed Height 10.4" Width 5.5" Suits:1-2 people, Backpacking, Trekking, Kayaking, Hill Walking, etc.
Perfect for Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, SHTF, Disaster Kits, Bug-Out & Go-Bags.
The new whistle lets you know when the water is boiled.
Lightweight, compact & durable. Works in extreme weather.
The Hobo Stove quickly turns the fire-base into an efficient wood fueled Camp Stove.
No open fire - the fire is safely contained within the kettle & fire base.
Over four generations, the Kelly family have become renowned for providing reliable, quality camping equipment and truly outstanding service. Read about our History and see what others say about our products and service. Then order your own Kelly Kettle today and see for yourself! The Kelly family in Ireland pioneered the development of the Kelly camping Kettle and now, over 125 years later, their unique Kettle is still boiling water quick and easy in the outdoors - even in extreme weather conditions. Any natural fuel can be used to burn and create the fire which will quickly bring the water in the kettle to a rolling boil. Since only natural fuel is used you don’t have to worry about carrying gas or batteries or other types of fuel with you. Safe and easy to use, the Kelly Kettle will be one of your most used and valued pieces of camping gear. Now with the addition of the new Hobo Stove the Kelly Kettle converts to an efficient wood fueled camp stove!
Camping If you are camping and just want a convenient quick way to heat up your water for hydrating food, a cup of coffee or for personal use, the Base Camp Large Kelly Kettle is great. It will deliver about 7 cups of hot water in just a few minutes. Your camping gear will not be complete without a Kelly Kettle.
Backpacking and Hiking Backpackers and hikers love the Trekker Small Kelly Kettle for its light weight and natural fuel burning ability. Never worry about carrying heavy fuel in your backpack again. The Trekker Kettle holds a little over 2 cups of water which is enough to hydrate your dehydrated evening meal and extra for a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. You will never go on a backpacking trip again without your Trekker Kelly Kettle.
Kayaking is another outdoor sport where you don’t want to have to carry any more than necessary. Once again, the Trekker Kelly Kettle is ideal because of its light weight, use of natural fuel and how fast it will boil water when you are exhausted from kayaking all day.
Scouts is a terrific youth activity and what better way to teach scouts how to camp, cook and purify water than to teach them how to use the Kelly Kettle. The Base Camp Large Kettle and the Scout Medium Kettle are both perfect for scouting activities, competitions and campouts. A scout troop with kettles for each patrol is well set up to provide purified water for use in cooking and personal hygiene for each member of the patrol. -- Not that scouts necessarily worry about the later but at least they have the option.
Fishing and Hunting >The Kelly Kettle was created to quickly produce hot water for coffee and other hot drinks while fishing on the beautiful lakes of Ireland. The same is still true today. All three sizes of kettles are well suited for the fisherman or hunter depending on the size of the group and whether you are backpacking into a remote area to catch the big fish or bag the trophy deer or elk or just setting up camp for a leisurely outing.
Emergency Preparedness and Survival The KellyKettle is an essential element of any emergency preparedness plan. In an emergency or disaster situation the most important part of survival is being able to obtain pure water. Without access to other types of fuel such as gas or propane, it may be difficult to get pure water. Since The Kelly Kettle uses only natural fuels, in a disaster you most likely will still have access to ample natural fuel in order to boil and purify water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene.
The Kelly Kettle is available in three (3) sizes made from aluminum or stainless steel.
Some New Accessories for 2019 - see what you might have missed!
Base Camp Large Kettle: This kettle holds 54 oz or about 7 cups of water and comes in aluminum or stainless steel.
Scout Medium Kettle: This kettle holds 41 oz or about 5 ½ cups and is available in aluminum or stainless steel.
Trekker Small Kettle: This kettle holds 20 oz or a little more than 2 cups and is available in aluminum or stainless steel.
Cook Sets - Large & Small: Comprising a Pot, Pan/Lid, Grill Set & Gripper Handle. All stainless steel. Great for heating food over the top of the kettle and cooking food over the fire in the base.
Hobo Stove: Drop the Hobo Stove onto the fire-base of the kettle to turn it into an efficient wood fueled camp stove. Fuel with stick and cook away using any size Pot or Pan! Frying or Stewing food is easy with the Hobo Stove. When finished, the Hobo packs away neatly inside the fire-base for easy transport.
Camp Cups: Stainless steel camp cups have a cool lip guard and store inside one another. Another great addition to your Kelly Kettle outdoor gear.
Base/Pot Support: This NEW VERSION (2019) is multi functional. It allows you to either, a) prepare fast cooking items like Rice, Oatmeal, Noodles, Soup, etc. overthe chimney of your kettle as it boils or b) Use it to level uneven ground under the fire base or simply to eliminate scorch marks to lawns, timber decking & picnic tables.
Camp Plates/Bowls: Made from food grade stainless steel. The plates are 1" deep so great for stews and chilis.
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Lots of product images, user guides, spec sheets and videos of the Kelly Kettle are available on Kelly Kettle Marketing you can use to send emails, build promotions and sell more Kettles!
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I like the new design, Looks kind of crazy but still works great.
Could you please make these for left handed people? I love mine but it make it awkward to use the knife side backwards.
I have had this system for just short of two years. I got it as a belated birthday present. I have been using it seriously for the last 18 months.
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The project reconstructed three damaged culverts along Route 2, a major island roadway, in the Guam villages of Agat and Umatac. The culverts helped prevent further erosion.
Work also included construction of a concrete wall along a steep rock cut on Route 2 near Cetti Bay. Due to extreme weather conditions, traffic was temporarily shut down and then restricted to one lane while crews worked 24-hours shifts to repair the roadway.
The heavy rainfall caused the road to erode an additional 20 feet. IMCO was awarded the project after the original general contractor defaulted and the project was taken over by the bonding agency and the Guam Department of Public Works. IMCO immediately took action and repaired the damage caused by unforeseen rain and worked quickly to get the road back to working order.
IMCO worked closely with the project team, including the client and engineer, to modify design to fit field conditions. Crews worked through periods of 13 inches of rain a week during construction.


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A fantastic run through the CAA Tournament ended for the Hofstra men’s soccer team over the weekend as the no. 4 ranked Pride fell to no. 2 ranked Northeastern Huskies in the conference final.
The Pride (11-6-4) defeated the no. 1 ranked Drexel Dragons in a penalty shootout two days prior, making it the Pride’s second straight victory decided by penalties.
All signs were pointing to a third straight penalty shootout but Northeastern’s Don Anding, the CAA player of the year, deposited a curling shot into the back of the net in the second overtime to give the Huskies a 1-0 win, sending Northeastern to the NCAA tournament.
The Huskies controlled the pace throughout regulation but could not capitalize on a number of scoring chances. Northeastern outshot the Pride 20-7, including a potential game-winning goal being waved off the scoreboard because of a foul.
Senior goalkeeper Adam Janowski played very well to keep the Pride in the game. He finished the contest with seven saves.
The Pride also had its chances to notch a game-winning goal but could not seem to find the net as it only got one shot on goal throughout regulation and overtime.
called for a handball just outside the 18-yard box. Freshman midfielder Joseph Holland, the CAA rookie of the year, took the free kick from just outside the box but his shot sailed high.
Junior midfielder Herbert Biste also had a prime opportunity to give the Pride the lead in the second half as a bouncing ball fell right at his feet. Biste’s shot, however also failed to find the target on the volley.
The defense played very strong as they have all season long. Led by CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Year Shaun Foster, the backline thwarted all Northeastern chances until the final strike in the second overtime. Foster and senior Stephan Barea were both named to the All-Championship team for the tournament.
“I think Northeastern were a little more dynamic than us today and I believe they are the best team in the conference and they deserve the championship,“ said Nuttall.

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As of Tuesday, August 29, Hurricane Harvey has claimed 10 lives with inundating rain continuing today into Wednesday, dumping up to 50 inches of water into southeast Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott says Harvey is “one of the largest disasters America has ever faced.” All this and Hurricane Harvey hasn’t yet made landfall.
Catholic Charities USA is on the scene providing disaster relief.

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Passion: I studied physical therapy at Columbia University and graduated in 2011. I have found my passion in women’s health with an interest in pregnancy and postpartum. After the (difficult) birth of my son, I further realized the need for pregnancy and postpartum support especially in the United States. I want all women to feel their best on their journey to motherhood, and I hope I can make an impact on the NY community one mom at a time!
Job: I am a physical therapist at Physio Logic in Downtown Brooklyn.
Favorite Sport: I grew up playing tennis, and though I have not played in years, I hope to pick up my racquet again soon so that I will be able to play with my son one day!
Sport Goals: Before baby, I was a gym rat who spent many hours a week on the elliptical and spin bike. I have realized the joy and benefits of outdoor training and HIIT with Mom in Balance! My fitness goals are to get in physical activity when I can whether it be a walk in the park with my son or planks and push-ups during my lunch break.
Guilty Pleasure: I enjoy a glass of red wine and piece of dark chocolate at night!


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With Nashville at a 3.9% job growth rate and 6.5% low unemployment rate this year … it’s no wonder it makes Forbes list of Top 5 cities for doing business and having a career.
Nashville is most notably known as a center of the music industry, earning it the nickname Music City. The city however is also known for it’s health care, banking and transportation industries, and is home to a large number of colleges and universities led by Vanderbilt University.
Nashville has a projected job growth rate of 2.5% next year by Forbes and that’s good news for everyone looking to live and raise a family here. No one’s going to argue in today’s job market, hearing positive projection(s) gives us all a breath of fresh air and sigh of relief!

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Quinnipiac coach Tricia Fabbri said Geno reached out when Bobcats made Sweet 16. Called him "such a mentor." Geno wearing a QU shirt today.
UGA football graduates also include Shattle Fenteng, Verron Haynes, Greyson Lambert, Quincy Mauger and Greg Pyke.
You know, Quincy Adeboyejo could have at least feigned fight for the football.
Quincy Enunwa, fantasy football threat.
After being credited for a Marcell Harris tackle, Quincy Wilson makes a one-handed INT and stays in bounds to give #Gators the football.
Wisconsin last week. Checking out Illinois high school football tonight. Edwardsville at Quincy. Of course headlined by 5-star A.J. Epenesa.
Quincy Wilson still good at football. Confirmed.


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Australian Government re-contracts Nuheara as a registered device supplier under the Hearing Services Program (HSP).
Further demonstrates Nuheara’s mainstream position as hearing health care provider.
Nuheara Limited (ASX: NUH) (“Company” or “Nuheara”), transforming the way people hear by creating game-changing hearing solutions that are accessible and affordable, is pleased to announce its successful re-contracting as an approved supplier to the Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program (HSP) until 30 June 2019 with the option of an additional 12 months to 30 June 2020.
The Company’s previous HSP contract expired, as it did for all suppliers, on 30 June 2018.
The re-registration of Nuheara as a supplier to the HSP, further demonstrates its innovative hearing solutions have been recognised as a cost-effective option by the Australian Government.
“With Nuheara’s previous HSP contract only signed in March 2018, this new contract provides some longer term certainty around our current efforts to promote Nuheara’s products to service providers and recipients within the scheme,” said Justin Miller, CEO of Nuheara.


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This landscaping project in Dollar really complimented the farm steading, bringing shape and texture to the garden along with the introduction of planting, pots and containers, injecting lots of colour and vibrancy.
The existing garden consisted of an area of lawn and a small paved area along the rear of the property. The client had a clear brief to create a low maintenance garden by introducing paved areas along with a raised patio area for sitting and relaxing. We also were tasked with cleverly disguising the existing oil tank into our design.
Curved steps leading to a beautifully shaped raised patio area.
Paved areas providing access to the property, path and shed area – providing lots of space for relaxation.
Border area planted up with carefully chosen plants, providing a mix of colours, textures and scents.
The mix of traditional tegula blocks and midnight blue slate paving provide a real contrast of colour and texture. The design brings shape to the garden bringing soft curves and lines.
The finished garden provided a low maintenance solution to our clients. The design met with their requirements of introducing paved areas offering space for bench seating and places to sit and relax or entertain with family and friends.
We felt the mix of materials worked really well contrasting between the more traditional look of the tegula blocks, in keeping with the steading, teamed with the more modern feel of the midnight blue slate paving – bringing together an attractive mix of old and new.
"From start to finish dealing with Gardens Galore has been a pleasure.
The initial planning process was thoughtful, imaginative and fully responsive to our own ideas.
Firm dates and times were given and strictly adhered to while the construction team was super- efficient and highly skilled. Their work has drawn unqualified praise from all who have seen it."


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Shortly after reading.. for like 3 seconds, I realized that this story lost all of its appeal to me. As often seen, thte title of a post or story isn’t specific to what you are going to read after the title. Of course, the title to this story might be an accurate example of the same thing, but give me a couple more sentences of time and I’ll tie this all together.
So I read “Blackheads Information and Treatment” as a post, I clicked on the link and was taken to something about acne. Acne. Acne? What?? I thought that this was related to Africans. Oh well.. I guess not every title is as good as the article.
There was an interesting picture in the article, but for the most part I found the article boring as it lost my interest when it teased me with one title that was subject to interpretation.


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More and more Reiki practitioners are asking What Is Medical Reiki, and I am happy to help!
I’m Pamela Miles, and I’ve been practicing Reiki since 1986 and collaborating in conventional medicine as a lay Reiki master since the 1990s.
I’ve taught at Yale medical school, lectured at Harvard and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), implemented Reiki programs at NY Presbyterian/Columbia and other hospitals, presented at medical conferences, collaborated on medical research, and published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
In this free presentation, I share a very practical perspective on Medical Reiki drawn from decades of experience as a clinician, educator, writer and researcher.
What is Medical Reiki and what does it mean to you, your family and your clients?
Be more confident sharing Reiki’s benefits with your doctor, nurse practitioner, or other licensed health care providers.


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Man, The Fat Hunter by Miki Ben-Dor | Eat Meat. Drink Water.
This is an interesting study which argues that our need for dietary fat is what drove our evolutionary development towards becoming the humans we are today.
It is our contention that two distinct elements combined in the Levant to propel the evolutionary process of replacing H. erectus by a new hominin lineage…One was the disappearance of the elephant (Elephas antiquus) – an ideal food-package in terms of fat and protein content throughout the year – which was until then a main calorie contributor to the diet of the H. erectus in the Levant.
The second was the continuous necessity of H. erectus to consume animal fat as part of their diet, especially when taking into account their large brains. The need to consume animal fat is the result of the physiological ceiling on the consumption of protein and plant foods. The obligatory nature of animal fat consumption turned the alleged large prey preference of H. erectus into a large prey dependence.
Daily energy expenditure (DEE) of the hominins would have increased when very large animals such as the elephant had diminished and a larger number of smaller, faster animals had to be captured to provide the same amount of calories and required fat. This fitness pressure would have been considerably more acute during the dry seasons that prevail in the Levant.
Such an eventuality, we suggest, led to the evolution of a better equipped species, in comparison with H. erectus, that also had a lighter body, a greater lower limb to weight ratio, and improved levels of knowledge, skill, and coordination allowing it to better handle the hunting of an increased number of smaller animals and most probably also develop a new supporting social organization.
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Exclusively at OPT! Our version of the LWPC includes 3D spacer mesh padding along the inner face of the front and back panels for comfort and ventilation, and MOLLE on the back panel for attaching packs or gear! Upgraded OPT-Mayflower MBAV APC Shoulder Pads now included with the carrier.
•The LWPC is designed to hold plates front, back, and 6x6 inch side plates. Also capable of holding associated soft armor components. Plate ride height is adjustable inside the front and back plate pockets.
•3D spacer mesh padding inside the front and back panels providing comfort and ventilation without adding bulk.
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Vaccinations for Adults — Are you up-to-date?
Immunizations are a common topic when referring to children but as adults vaccinations may be just as vital to good health. There are several factors to consider about adult vaccinations but it is important to be up-to-date with the immunizations especially where risk factors are concerned for infectious diseases.
Depending on one’s particular answers to the HALO determination scale, some adults may need more vaccinations throughout their adult life than others. For instance, those that travel abroad for work or vacation may need additional immunizations before their trip. Others who may work in a more hazardous work environment such as emergency medicine may also need to be vaccinated more routinely for health and safety reasons.
There are some vaccinations all adults should have. These immunizations include Td booster every 10 years. Adults can also get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B and influenza. The other factors included in HALO will help determine which adult patient will need which additional vaccinations.
Those with existing health conditions and weakened immune systems would likely need to be vaccinated against a number of diseases. Those of an advanced age may also need the same types of vaccinations due to their reduced immunity. Some lifestyle factors including intravenous drug users and adults not involved in a monogamous relationship should also consider vaccinations for a number of viruses and disease.
Being up-to-date as an adult with your vaccinations is important. If you are unsure about when the last vaccination you had occurred, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your family doctor and review the risks associated with not being vaccinated. While some immunizations such as the flu shot are elective, your HALO may require additional shots for the protected health.


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With education in mind, we have developed this website of helpful links to help you find the best sites on the web. We know you have a lot of choices, so whether you are a parent looking for ways to help tutor your child, a student looking for a great science project idea, or a teacher needing help with lesson plans, we hope you will start your search here. Have fun, and remember to be responsible.
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With all the benefits of Manuka honey, it only makes sense that there are also benefits from the tree from which the bees extract the nectar that eventually becomes Manuka honey. Like the honey, the oil extracted from this tree offers plenty of benefits. Let’s take a quick look at them as well as some rather unique ways to use Manuka oil in your everyday life.
The botanical name of the plant from which the oil is extracted is the Leptospermum Scoparium and it is native to New Zealand. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of the plants leaves, flowers, and branches. While offering many of the same benefits of tea tree oil, which comes from the Melaleuca Alternifolia (native to Australia), it is considered much stronger.
• Hair Care – one of the more popular uses of Manuka oil is for hair care, mostly for dandruff and dry scalp conditions. Being an oil, it is a natural assumption that this product will help moisturize. To use it in this manner, simply add some of the oil to your bath water and massage it into your scalp.
• Foot Care – a very popular home remedy for foot problems is honey and tea tree oil. With this oil being stronger than tea tree oil, you can hope for even better results. It can be used in a foot wash (see our honey foot care post) or can be directly applied to the area to provide some relief. To apply directly, apply some oil to a cotton ball or Q-tip and apply to the affected area.
• Skin Care – look up home remedies for healing acne scars and you will often find this as an ingredient. The oil also has anti-bacterial properties, so it can be applied to small cuts as well. Another topical use for this oil is to soothe aching muscles and joints.
• Repellent – this was something that we mentioned in our horse care post. Tea tree oil and Manuka oil are actually used in some bug repellents. This makes it a natural repellent for your pet or animal when they are outside in the spring and summer when bugs such as gnats and flies are in abundance.
For more information on Manuka oil or to make a purchase, please click here.
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Webster Fine Art Limited Inc is a company Located at Lexington,North Carolina,United States with a telephone number 9193889370, (919)388-9370.Provided Printing and publishing products and service.
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Douglas County School District officials say an unexpected level of interest in a retreat exploring school choice today and Saturday is forcing them to add an overflow room and a video feed to allow the public to watch the discussion.
The school board is investigating a voucher program that would allow students to use public money to help with tuition at approved religious schools and other private ones.
The two-day retreat will discuss the findings of a school-choice task force that has been mulling several issues, including vouchers.
The board is holding the event at ISC Corp. headquarters near Centennial Airport, starting at 2 p.m. today.
Because of space constraints, district officials had considered not allowing the public and media into the meeting room, just providing an audio feed.
But a challenge Thursday by Colorado Press Association attorney Chris Beall changed their minds.
District spokeswoman Susan Meek said there had been a misunderstanding.
The board will officially discuss the school-choice recommendations at a meeting Tuesday night, during which the public will be allowed to comment.
No Colorado school district has a voucher program.
A state law passed in 2003 that would have started a voucher pilot program was ruled unconstitutional in 2004 by the Colorado Supreme Court.


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Researchers evaluated the refractive status and optical components of school-age Taiwanese children born prematurely and compared the results with those of age-matched children from a national survey.
The authors found a higher prevalence of myopia (48 percent versus 29 percent), hyperopia (23 percent versus 15 percent), and astigmatism (73 percent versus 41 percent) compared with controls. Common ocular features included shallow anterior chamber depth (ACD), thick lenses, and steep corneal curvature. Hyperopic eye had the shortest axial length , and myopic eyes had a significantly shallower ACD and greater lens thickness. Of the 108 premature children , 44 percent had retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and 27 percent had ROP of at least stage 3. These children had more prominent anterior segment changes. Generalized estimating equations showed that refractive errors could be predicted by a combination of optical components.
The authors conclude that this study shows the importance of long-term follow-up. Theycall for more studies that examine refractive error changes in preterm patients when they reach adolescence adulthood.


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Antoine Francois Jean Claudet, (1797-1867), began experimenting with Daguerreotype in 1840, and soon became photographer in ordinary to the Queen, being among the very first to practice Daguerrian portraiture in London. . He was very innovative and successful, and contributed many inventions and improvements in the cause of early photography, and was one of the first to use the collodion process.
In an article published in the Philosophical Magazine in 18491 Claudet asks some still-fundamental questions about photography that he feels are still unanswered. Asking questions out loud (so to speak) doesn't happen that often in scientific and tech publications like this, and when they do, it is worth taking a moment to notice them.
What is the action of light on the sensitive coating?
4. What is the cause of the difference in achromatic lenses between the visual and photogenic foci? why do they constantly vary?
1. Claudet, Antoine Francois Jean "Mr. Claudet's Researches on the Theory of the principal Phaenomena of Photography in the Daguerreotype Process”, in The London, Edinburgh and Dublin philosophical magazine and journal of science.Series 3, volume 35, July-December 1849. 8vo, viii, 552pp, with the article on pp 374-385.

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I grew up in New Orleans and spent my childhood with my nose buried in a book. After I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Foreign Affairs (which I never used, although I had a lot of fun getting it), I worked as a waitress, receptionist, advertising copywriter and account executive, book editor, and employee communications manager for the world’s third-largest death care firm before becoming a freelance writer in 2000. I began writing the blog Joy Detectives in 2017 to explore my ongoing quest to enjoy my life as much as possible. I live in Florida with my husband and our son, whom we homeschool.
I’ve experienced first-hand how transformational a morning ritual can be. I’ve never been a morning person. Until recently, I would sleep as late as possible and race to get ready. Not surprisingly, my days felt hectic. I was always running to catch up. This made me impatient and easily frustrated. I felt like I never had time to do what I wanted, which led to feeling grumpy and resentful. And I was tired. No matter how much I slept, I was always tired.
Finally, I also got tired of being that way. I realized I was wasting my very short precious life and decided to change. I began investigating how to live more peacefully and joyfully. I read dozens of books, took quite a few courses, and worked with several amazing coaches.
Along the way, I picked up tips about starting the day mindfully and how it could positively impact my life. Intrigued, I began with the tiniest of steps: stretching while still in bed, taking some deep belly breaths, and mentally repeating “peace” a few times.
I was astonished at how much of a difference that teensy change made. I decided to try waking up a little earlier (just thirty minutes, going from about 8:00 to 7:30) so I could fit in a few more practices. The effects have been amazing. I am more engaged and enthusiastic, more calm and centered, and more clear and focused.
My morning ritual has truly changed my life. One of the most fun ways it has done so is by inspiring A Beautiful Morning. I was sitting in my backyard one gorgeous spring day, savoring my coffee, basking in sunshine and birdsong, and thinking about how much I was enjoying my newly peaceful mornings.
I had just started a telecourse led by Martha Beck called Write into Light. I began wondering how she started her day—surely she had some lovely, powerful rituals! Then I started thinking of other inspiring women and wondered about their morning rituals. And then I thought, “Hmmm, that would be a fascinating book.” I decided to interview women I admire—who are following their dreams and creating lives that fulfill them—about their morning rituals so I could share that information with others to help them experience this life-changing magic.
I had such fun talking to all the fascinating women in the book. They speak so eloquently about their rituals; I’ve kept the stories in their own voices so it’s like they’re talking to you, too.
I hope that you will enjoy reading about the incredible variety of morning rituals as much as I enjoyed writing about them.
I invite you to treat yourself while you read A Beautiful Morning. Play with creating a ritual around it. Snuggle up somewhere cozy. Make a cup of tea or pour a glass of wine; light a candle or put on some good music.
Browse through the book with a peaceful mind and open heart. Relax into a sense of possibility and ease open a window onto a new view of your life. Then have fun as you begin to craft the personal morning ritual that will transform your life!
Last year, for the first time ever, I saw the sunrise during a beach vacation (well, perhaps I should say, for the first time I woke up to see the sunrise during a beach vacation!). I had just started my morning ritual when we went to the beach for a few days, and one morning I awoke just before dawn. Rather than roll over and go back to sleep like usual, I decided to go for a walk. These pictures are my proof! It was an incredibly uplifting way to start the day.
I created this cozy corner in my bedroom to sit during my morning ritual. I do my morning pages and reading here, and sometimes manage to meditate!
Here’s another picture I took during my sunrise walk on the beach last year. I wish this could be part of my morning ritual every day! The beach is my happy place, and it was inspiring to be out on the sand with no one but the seagulls for company. I plan to make this a regular part of future beach vacations!


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The Serbia national rugby union team represents Serbia in international rugby union. Serbia are considered a tier three nation by the International Rugby Board (IRB), and have yet to make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. They have played over 100 internationals.
The first known rugby players from Serbia were Serbian students in Edinburgh, Scotland during The First World War. On 11 April 1918 they played their first unofficial international game, in front of 10,000 spectators, against a British Dominions XV and won by eight points to three. Notable players from this period included Toma Tomić from Leskovac, Dimitrije Dulkanović and Danilo Pavlović.
Serbia played as a part of Yugoslavia since 1919 until 1992, then as FR Yugoslavia until 2003, and, finally, as Serbia and Montenegro from 2003 to 2006. Yugoslavia made their official international debut in 1968 against a Romanian XV, losing 3 points to 11. They made their full test debut the following month, losing 6 points to 29 against Bulgaria. They won their first official international match in 1969, defeating Bulgaria 22 points to six.
During the 60s, 70s and 80s, Serbian players played for the Yugoslavia national rugby union team alongside players from the rest of Yugoslavia. After the wars and breakup of Yugoslavia, the Yugoslavia team consisted of players from Serbia only, and they played their first full international against Andorra at Vršac in 1996.
After 1996, playing as FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro until 2006, they have played regularly in FIRA-AER and IRB competitions.
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Columbia, S.C.– United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at its annual Live United Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 7 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Midlands corporations and agencies were honored for their successful 2018-2019 United Way of the Midlands employee fundraising campaigns. United Way’s Live United Awards are given based on the level of employee and corporate participation in the annual campaign for contributions and volunteerism. The ceremony was led by Joan Gabel, Provost, University of South Carolina and John Singerling, President, Prisma Health – Midlands, who served as United Way’s Campaign Committee Co-Chairs for the last two consecutive campaign seasons.
Although the campaign year does not end until June, the event signaled an important milestone for this year’s campaign by recognizing local businesses that completed their fundraising by January 15.
Among the awards given were two Community Champion Awards and the Division Chairman Awards. United Way recognized BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, who had a record year raising $2.8 million, as the Community Champion for Most Dollars Raised; Publix was honored with the Community Champion Award for Best Overall Performance raising over $622,000.
Lexington Medical Center, Michelin, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, Family Connection of South Carolina, University of South Carolina, Richland School District Two and Regal Columbiana Grande were recognized with the Division Chairman Awards for making the most impact on the outcome of their division’s campaign for the 2018-2019 fundraising season.
The funds raised through the annual campaign allow United Way to award grants to community impact partners, as well as invest in services and programs to meet the most pressing needs in the areas of health, education and financial stability. Community volunteers in three councils focused on Education, Economic Mobility and Health develop and review a community-wide needs assessment to determine key issues in the community. Based on priorities, opportunities and resources, the councils offer competitive grants to United Way’s local Community Impact Partners who best address these needs.


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There are many places to order dumplings in Chinatown, but there is only one place where they are made with fresh, seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients and cooked in custom-made cast iron skillets—and that place happens to be the city’s hautest new eatery, China Live. The sensational new project is more culinary experience than traditional restaurant. It’s a 30,000-square-foot space, designed by AvroKO, complete with tea lounge, bar, restaurant, and retail marketplace. From longtime industry vet, George Chen, China Live presents Chinese food in a whole new light.
There is nothing greasy or fatty about the cuisine that is being produced in multiple open kitchens. Instead it’s a dizzying array of wildly flavorful, satisfying, and comforting dishes that are downright delicious. Roast pork buns are like pillow-soft muffins filled with succulent ground pork in a sweet red sauce. Celtuse, a refreshing and crisp type of Chinese lettuce, is served cold and tossed with salty bait shrimp and extra virgin tea oil. Manila clams are wok-cooked and coated in a fiery chili and Thai basil sauce. The menu changes daily depending on what Chen and his chefs find at local Chinese markets.
There are four kitchens, each with a specific focus—barbecue and grilling, wok and seafood, dumpling and dim sum, and dessert—and custom imported cookware in each. For example, in the barbecue and charcuterie station, there is a stone oven used to prepare incredibly crispy-skinned traditional roast Peking duck, and a Wa Guan Tang, a giant ceramic cauldron, a rare tool used to slow cook ancient Chinese recipes. The open kitchens are shaped like a U around the 120-seat dining room. A happening and sleek bar—with a menu of potent cocktails and interesting wines created and curated by Duggan McDonnell—separates the restaurant area from the retail space, which is filled with a fascinating array of authentic Chinese products. Before or after eating, diners can shop for spice blends, teas, condiments, cookware, and cutlery.
A tea-focused café called Oolong has 25-seats and a gorgeous cobalt blue-and-white tile wall, with geometric patterns, depictions of local landmarks, and ancient Chinese imagery hand-painted onto the tiles. The café offers an extensive list of artisanal teas sourced directly from farmers in China and Taiwan as well as delectable Chinese pastries. Local luminary Luis Vallavelazquez has developed a dazzling assortment of innovative desserts for the restaurant menu. The sesame soft-serve ice cream is wildly creamy and topped with a heaping pile of mango shaved ice and pop-in-your-mouth yogurt boba balls.


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Life In Christ Church – To know God and lead others to a life of freedom through Jesus Christ.
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If you are looking for a friendly church with real people loving God and loving others, come visit us. Life in Christ is a new church in the Golden Isles, and we are excited about what God has called us to do in this community. We are a multi-cultural, non-denominational group of believers who meet in a casual atmosphere, so it's easy to feel right at home. We offer a contemporary and engaging worship service and a Christ-centered message that is practical and relevant. We invite you to join us!
We start our fellowship time at 10:00am with coffee, juice and light breakfast items served in our Cafe'. Our worship service runs from 10:30am-12:00pm.
A nursery and pre-school class are provided in all of our services.
K-5th graders meet for Kids Life immediately following the worship.
The Wednesday night service runs from 6:45-8:00pm. Our youth band leads worship and then we break into small groups. ADULTS have a time of prayer and sharing, YOUTH (6-12th) meet for Bible study and activities, CHILDREN (K-5th) meet for "VALUE KEEPERS" and a nursery is provided.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Kirk was born in Tampa, Florida and received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Liberty Christian College in Pensacola, Florida in 1988. Kirk met his wife, Kerri, in Sunday School and they grew up together, active in their home church until they were married in 1988. Kirk began ministry as a youth pastor and worship leader in Spanish Fort, Alabama where he served for a number of years. In 1992, Kirk and Kerri were sent out by their home church to plant a home missions church on the west side of Tampa. Kirk and Kerri and their family moved to Brunswick, GA in 2007 where Kirk has continued ministry as worship leader and pastor. Kirk has been serving in ministry as worship leader, youth pastor, pastor, and church planter for over 28 years.
Kirk is passionate to see the church walk in the sincere love of God toward one another, so that the world might see we are truly followers of Christ. He has an engaging and practical style of communicating the Word of God and desires to see the Life-changing message of Jesus Christ set people free.


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Victorian London - Directories - Dickens's Dictionary of London, by Charles Dickens, Jr., 1879 - "Westminster School"
Westminster School. —The foundation of Queen Elizabeth consists of 40 Queen’s scholars. The admission is by open competition at Whitsuntide in each year. There is no restriction in respect of birthplace; but candidates are required ordinarily to have been a year previously in the school. They must then be under the age of 15 on March 25th of the year of admission. If not previously attending the school, they must be under the age of 14 on March 25th of the year. The Queens Scholars hold their scholarships subject to an annual examination, in which any scholar may forfeit his place on the foundation. The fixed expenses of a Queen’s Scholar are £30 annually, payable half-yearly in advance, at Whitsuntide and Christmas. This charge includes maintenance, as well as tuition, except certain extras. For boys not on the foundation, the school fees are £5 5s. entrance, and £31 10s. annually for tuition, also payable half-yearly in advance as above. These fees include all the ordinary instruction. All boys, according to their position, share in the expenses of school games. The age of admission is ordinarily from 9 to 14 years. Boys not on the foundation may board either wholly or partially at one of the boarding houses, or entirely at home. They may also dine, if desired, in the college hall, for which there is a separate charge. The boarding house fees are £5 5s. entrance, and £68 5s. yearly for boarders, or £25 4s. for half boarders, besides tuition fees. Six exhibitions, tenable at the school, are offered annually for competition to candidates (whether previously in the school or not) of ages between 12 and 14. Two are of the value of £30, and four of £20, raised to £50 or £30 respectively in the case of boarders. These exhibitions are all tenable for two years, or until the bolder is elected upon the foundation. The examination is held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Easter week. No entrance fee is charged for exhibitioners. Some foundation vacancies may be competed for at the same time. The school prizes are numerous and valuable. The Annual Benefactions open to competition, for all boys proceeding to the universities, who shall have been at least three years previously in the school, are at present: Three Junior Studentships at Christ Church, Oxford, tenable for seven years. Total annual value about £100 each. These studentships are augmented, in all cases of merit, by gifts from the Carey benefaction, the income of which amounts to £600 a year, and is divisible among the Westminster students of Christ Church. Three exhibitions at Trinity College, Cambridge, of £40 a year tenable for three years, or until the time for taking the B.A. degree. The Senior Exhibitioner receives also a Samwaise Exhibition of about £24, tenable for two years at Trinity. The second exhibitioner a similar exhibition, tenable for one year. Two or more exhibitions from the bequest of Dr. Triplett tenable for three years at any college of Oxford or Cambridge, conditionally on certificates of residence and good conduct from the authorities of the college. Annual value £50 each. These are not open to students of Christ Church. For any further information apply at the college.


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When working in the out-patient setting for a patient of chronic heart failure focusing on self-care, it is not possible to find a functional outcome tool to meet this exact need on rehabmeasures.org. This tool I found to be most applicable to patients in this setting due to the likely clinical presentation of a patient with this disorder. Patients of chronic heart failure in the out-patient setting will likely be able to be independent in most activities of daily living, therefore allowing this tool to include more of the IADL’s (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) needed. The CHART is designed to assess physical independence, cognitive independence, mobility, occupation, social integration, and economic self-sufficiency. Due to 32 in-depth questions, it is not a quickly administered tool to use while working with the patient, as it will take up valuable time. But this test is thorough in determining specifics of the persons’ daily life. Specifically, the Craig Hospital in Denver, CO specializes in Neurovascular Rehabilitation, but due to the criteria included and the patient population this test would be applicable to the chronic heart failure demographic. Scoring of the assessment is simple and easily determined, with some time to add up the totals and interpret the results. For the Craig Handicap Assessment and Resource Technique, lower scores indicate greater degree of handicap.
The Functional Independence Measure or FIM is a tool used to assess how much assistance an individual ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and their level of disability1. The FIM consist of 13 motor and 5 cognitive items scored on a 7 point ordinal scale, with a score range of 18 (total dependence) to 126 (total independence)1,2. Scores are easily interpreted and guidance can be found in the user manual1. Minimal cost is associated with the FIM; however an individual must complete an hour long training course to administer the FIM via the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation1. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete the FIM2.
The FIM has not been validated in home health patients with heart failure, but has been validated in the geriatric population and those with cardiac disease1,3. Heart failure is most common over age 65; this age group is considered to be the geriatric population4,5. Sansone et al. have found the FIM to be a valid measure for inpatient cardiac rehab, which includes patients with heart failure3. Considering these facts and the ease of completing the FIM, I find the FIM to be a valid and reliable measure for assessing ADL in patients with heart failure in the home health setting.
The Barthel Index (BI) is used to assess an individual’s ability to care for oneself in 10 ADLs, 8 self -care and 2 mobility categories6,7. Items are arbitrarily weighted and scores range from 0 (totally dependent) to 100 (totally independent)7. A BI evaluation can last from a few minutes to an hour and is typically performed by a caregiver who is familiar with the individuals’ abilities and medical history7.
The FIM and BI asses the level of assistance an individual needs to complete ADLs. Both the BI and the FIM have been shown to be valid and reliable with minimal ceiling and floor effects1,6. The FIM captures more information in greater detail than the BI and is the most widely used ADL assessment tool in rehabilitation7. The BI measures on a 3 point scale from totally dependent to totally independent, whereas the FIM has a more detailed 7 point ordinal scale adding a greater level of insight to an individual’s abilities 1,6,7. The Barthel is available for free, can be less time consuming to fill out and is more easily interpreted. The Barthel includes activities such as feeding, a vital ADL, but typically not in the scope of practice of physical therapists. The FIM is more sensitive to change than the BI7. Both tools have been validated for geriatrics but not specifically individuals with heart failure or in the home health setting. Given the details above, the FIM is a more appropriate choice for individuals with heart failure in the home health setting for physical therapist due to the greater sensitivity of change and the focus on multifactorial motor function tasks7.
1. Rehabilitation Institue of Chicago. Functional independence measure. Rehab Measures - Functional Independence Measure Web site. http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/PrintView.aspx?ID=889. Updated 2010. Accessed January/21, 2013.
2. Conner D, Barnes C, Harrison-Felix C, Reznickova N. Rehabilitation outcomes in a population of nonagenarians and younger seniors with hip fracture, heart failure, or cerebral vascular accident. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010;91(10):1505-1510. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.07.004; 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.07.004.
3. Sansone GR, Alba A, Frengley JD. Analysis of FIM instrument scores for patients admitted to an inpatient cardiac rehabilitation program. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2002;83(4):506-512.
4. Heart Failure Society of America. Quick facsts and questions about heart failure. Heart Failure Society of America Web site. http://www.hfsa.org/heart_failure_facts.asp. Accessed January/22, 2013.
5. American Geriatrics Society. Whats different about the 65+ age group? American Geriatics Society Web site. http://www.americangeriatrics.org/files/documents/stats/slide_11_33.pdf. Accessed January/22, 2013.
6. Rehabilitation Institue of Chicago. Barthel index. Rehab Measures - Barthel Index Web site. http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/PrintView.aspx?ID=916. Updated 2010. Accessed January/21, 2013.
7. Cohen ME, Marino RJ. The tools of disability outcomes research functional status measures. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2000;81(12 Suppl 2):S21-9.


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I usually buy LV but don't want to over-do it and looking for a new brand. I was admiring the Marcie by Chloe... I'm very casual, so it can't be too fancy. Any other recommendations, even other brands? I can't do a $5000 chanel but under $2000 is ok. Thanks!!!!
and is Chloe quality better than Louis Vuitton? I'm not thrilled with LV quality lately.
The Marcie by Chloe is very high quality. I have quite a few Marcie bags and they all look brand new, even the black Marcie I wear all of the time. They are very sturdy. Well worth the price, in my opinion.


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This personalised gift features photos of you, your Mum or better yet both of you! Makes a fantastic gift and enjoyed everytime they enjoy a cuppa! Perfect for Mother's Day or any occasion for Mum.
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Scientists looking at pregnancy rates in women who have previously had IVF treatment say that lifestyle factors play a large part in whether a woman will go on to achieve a natural pregnancy or not. Speaking at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) in Barcelona, Dr Ame Lintsen, from Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, said that maintaining a healthy lifestyle after IVF treatment maximized the chances of a subsequent natural pregnancy.
The research team found all women who had undergone IVF treatment in the Netherlands between 1983 and 1995 (in the OMEA project) and asked them to answer a questionnaire on their lifestyle and reproductive history; 8669 women responded to the survey. The scientists were looking to find out the rate of the first natural conception after cessation of IVF treatment according to a woman's maternal age, pregnancy history, duration and cause of subfertility, the number of IVF cycles previously attempted, Body Mass Index, smoking and alcohol and caffeine intake. They found distinct patterns in the rate of subsequent pregnancies and the lifestyle of the women concerned.
The researchers found that 1349 of the women (16 per cent) had conceived naturally after stopping IVF treatment (in a maximum timeframe of 13 years). Forty-five per cent of these had conceived within 6 months after their last IVF cycle. However, they also discovered that smoking more than one cigarette a day made a woman 44 per cent less likely than average to conceive naturally; drinking more than four cups of coffee (or other caffeine drinks) a day made a woman 26 per cent less likely to do so, consuming alcohol on more than three occasions per week made her 26 per cent less likely to conceive and being significantly overweight reduced the chances of a subsequent natural conception by 29 per cent.
Similarly, increasing maternal age and having had more than four previous IVF attempts also appeared to reduce the chances of a subsequent natural conception, said the researchers, as did the original cause of a woman's subfertility. If this was due to uterine, cervical or ovarian problems or subfertility in their male partners, the women had a significantly greater chance of achieving a successful natural pregnancy after stopping IVF. However, if the woman's subfertility was 'unexplained' or the problem was with tubal pathology, her chances of a natural pregnancy greatly decreased.
Commenting on the findings, Dr Lintsen said that the results showed that 'women can influence their natural fecundity with healthy lifestyle choices'. Professor Bill Ledger, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sheffield University in the UK, said that 'lots of women drink 20 cups of coffee a day and get pregnant falling off a log'. But, he added, 'it doesn't have a massive effect, but if you are already infertile, it could just tip you over the edge. You don't have to stop, just drink less'.


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For more on the stupid Nunes lawsuit, see Scarce's post from earlier today.
Fox News' senior legal analyst had to educate Rep. Devin Nunes on his frivolous lawsuit against Twitter on Fox and Friends saying, "it’s not illegal' if they did shadow-ban him because "they are not the government."
Only a stupid Congressman would believe Twitter had violated the First Amendment against their person and conservatives as a whole since the 1st amendment protects the people from the government.
And it becomes even worse for Rep. Stupid when Fox News' Brian Kilmeade had to admit that even if Twitter was "shadow banning" Rep.Nunes, "It's not illegal."
“It’s not illegal. They are not the government,” he said.
Kilmeade doth protest too much, methinks and said, "The one thing he's saying is he's shadowbanned. His tweets aren't being seen and he's being suppressed."
Napolitano said "That's horrible if it's happening," and continued to explain the First Amendment.
Kilmeade probably knew all along it was a bogus ploy on Nunes' part and said, "But it's not illegal."
Napolitano, "It's not illegal. They're not the government."
If you check @DevinNunes Twitter account he's hardly ever tweeted in almost ten years.
How would he know if he's being shadow-banned? Nobody sees his tweets because he never tweets and if he had half a brain he'd know how fast Twitter moves and it's unlikely any of his followers would even see his tweets at all.
We’ve gotten @DevinCow from 7,500 to over 80,000 followers overnight.

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Amanda, a recent Clemson graduate and fifth grade teacher at Blue Ridge Elementary in Seneca, and her five children were flooded out of their home on August 6, 2013. Thanks to the Red Cross and local churches they have been staying at the local Day’s Inn.
Local disaster response agencies and churches have cleaned out the home, removed the affected sheetrock and applied mold abatement. Now it is time to rebuild. The Scotts had no flood insurance. They have lived in the home for eleven years with no prior water issues. To top it off she is having to replace the engine in her vehicle.
Five kids, two of which are year and a half old twin boys, no home and no vehicle! How would you like to tackle that while maintaining a full time teaching job?
We are pleased to report that 40 days after her home in Seneca, SC was flooded Amanda Scott and her five children are back home! Once again, it is truly amazing how God’s servants came together as the Body of Christ to restore the home to a condition better than before the storm. The contributors, too numerous to list here, included government organizations; corporations; churches and dozens of individuals through donations of time, money and prayers;.
Not only does the inside of the home have new drywall, paint, cabinets, flooring and trim; but the yard has been graded to route the flow of water away from the home in the future. The septic system was repaired with the rewiring of the control box and replacement of the waste pump. MSN Board member, Danny Thompson, did an incredible job of coordinating all these activities. Thank you, Danny.
Unfortunately, Amanda’s car has a blown engine! (When it rains …it pours!) Our final request is if you or anyone you know may be considering donating a vehicle or selling one cheaply please contact us. Through all the trials and tribulations of the past 40 days she has been able to do well with her new job as fifth grade teacher at Blue Ridge Elementary. Now she needs a way to get there and back.
Amanda and family have a “new” Toyota Sienna van thanks to Rob All and family. This is the last remaining piece of the August disaster for Amanda. There was approximately $1500 of repair work done including changing out the timing belt and fuel pump as well as repairing the automatic side door. The 2000 van with only 112,500 miles on it should serve the family well for years to come. Amanda gives God the credit in saying, “He has blessed our family mare than we could have imagined through this whole ordeal.” May God continue to bless you richly, Amanda and kids.
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Fumigation services continue to demonstrate their value for a new generation of clients.
From protecting homes from drywood termites to eliminating pests in shipments of food and agriculture products arriving at ports on both coasts, fumigation has proven its value again and again.
What is in doubt is the products the pest management industry has used to deliver fumigations. The shrinkage of the fumigators’ toolbox has been well-documented over the last decade.
Despite the loss of products and ever-tightening regulations, pest management professionals and a new generation of food industry and agriculture professionals have learned to adapt and earn an appreciation for what fumigation brings to the table.
The millions of bags of cocoa beans that are imported annually into the United States arrive on docks in Philadelphia and are fumigated before being taken to warehouses — where they can be stored for up to a year.
This represents a new way of thinking that is a direct result of the push for more comprehensive food safety regulations and consumer demands that the products they buy be free of any threats.
In the past many didn’t consider food shipments as a “real” commodity until they arrived at the processing plant. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has made it clear that food warehouses and distribution centers are part of the process and they are increasingly under the microscope when it comes to inspections to prevent cross-contamination of products.
Fumigations also protect homes, apartment buildings and historical structures – like the 80-foot mast of a historical ship in South Carolina that was infested by both drywood and Formosan termites.
PCT magazine spoke with several pest management professionals who are actively engaged in fumigation work to get a pulse on this important market segment.
Q. Are you seeing an increase in the demand for fumigation work in your market area?
Jeff Waggoner, A.C.E., Vice President/General Manager, Fumigation Service & Supply: Fumigation of export products is rising as is the food distribution segment. Agriculture markets, especially seeds, flour and milling operations are strong but commodity fumigations of grain ebb and flow with the market. If facilities are storing grain and other products long-term we see greater demand. The food-processing sector has leveled off because of philosophical changes on the client’s end and cost considerations.
Clients are using fumigation more creatively than in the past. Newer distribution and processing facilities are constructed better and are more efficient at keeping pests out. We are seeing demand for more specialized, targeted applications.
Derek Johnson A.C.E., District Manager, Gregory Pest Solutions: In residential markets when you see an uptick in bed bug or drywood termite pressure there will be higher demand for fumigations. I see more pest management companies looking at fumigation services but the expenses involved in starting up a fumigation division — equipment and training — can be a deterrent.
On the commercial side, fumigation will always be part of commodity business from rail cars to shipping containers. In our region the fumigation of pine logs being exported to China and India is mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Kurt Reichert, Fumigation Director, Western Fumigation: Fumigation services have enjoyed a strong market over the last several years. This has been driven by a number of factors. The relevance of certain pests such as bed bugs and the brown marmorated stink bug has pushed the need for fumigation services.
Changes in the phytosanitary program in China have led to a resurgence in the need for log fumigation. Many of the logs harvested for export are grown in the eastern half of the U.S., and ports on the East Coast are searching for fumigation sites that can handle volumes not seen in recent years. More phytosanitary inspections by agricultural officials in the U.S. and abroad have also led to increased pest interceptions which may require fumigation services to control.
For example, Australia and New Zealand have started to see the brown marmorated stink bug arriving on certain imported goods. It is a serious agricultural pest in addition to being an annoyance, but it is not yet established in Australia or New Zealand.
To avoid the pest becoming established there, for shipments arriving between September and April, both countries are requiring imported loads of certain “at risk” goods be treated, and fumigation is one of the most frequently deployed options.
An aerial view of the the Fumigants & Pheromones Conference.
The 13th Fumigants & Pheromones Conference was held June 12-14, 2018, in Indianapolis, Ind. This biennial conference on stored product protection had global representation from 23 countries, totaling 180 attendees. Photos of the Indianapolis conference can be found here.
The Fumigants & Pheromones Conference was organized by Dave Mueller.
Topics included pheromones, pest management in food facilities, fumigation research, stored product insect research, grain pest management, foodborne disease disinfection of food plants, FSMA and new rodent control technology.
In addition, exhibit booths were available for attendees to browse through and/or ask questions directly to product representatives. The third day of the conference offered two hands-on workshops. Attendees could choose to learn more about museum pest management at select local museums or go to a local food and grain facility to learn more about stored product protection.
At the end of the conference, it was announced that the location of the 14th Fumigants & Pheromones Conference will be at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in the spring of 2020.
Lance Gray, Regional Manager, Sprague Pest Solutions: Many of our clients have high value commodities that need to be protected. In Oregon, fumigation of grass seed, flour and other grain storage and processing facilities has been very consistent.
Fumigations can be a preventive or reactive approach to solving a pest issue depending on the client’s situation. We always look at the pest trend data in the facility and tailor the approach to suit the facility — it is never a cookie-cutter process.
Certain food manufacturing processes and products attract higher levels of pest activity. The seed warehouses I mentioned can have product stacked on pallets up to the ceiling and the mice do not have to leave the pallet for food. In this case fumigation is an effective solution to manage the threat.
Clockwise from top: Derek Johnson, Jeff Waggoner and Kurt Reichert.
Q. How have food safety mandates changed the demand or need for fumigation?
Waggoner: FSMA was a good thing for the industry since it affords us the chance to really get to the heart of pest issues, emphasize prevention and stress integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
It has been a selling point for fumigation services, which we view as a preventive step. QA managers and sanitarians can break insect life cycles with routine fumigations and protect their products and brand in the process. It is not just blindly fumigating a structure but doing a targeted, data driven service that will leave no surprises for the client. It can be an effective part of an overall IPM program.
The increase in U.S. FDA-driven product recalls has caused companies to invest more in food safety and pest management practices. It used to be that managers felt they failed if they had to fumigate, but the new generation understands that fumigation is still a reliable tool that can keep them out of bad pest situations.
Johnson: We have always stressed an IPM approach and worked with clients to achieve pest management goals through sanitation, GMPs and maintenance. We don’t view fumigation as a preventive measure unless we are doing commodity fumigation. Product loss due to pest-related issues can have a big bottom line impact on clients and commodity fumigations can help keep that in check.
Reichert: Since it was signed into law in 2011, FSMA has been a buzzword in the affected industries, many of which fumigators have been historically involved with. Although fumigation is not necessarily the choice when it comes to control of biological agents, it remains the easiest, quickest and most cost-effective way to deal with pest adulteration of food items, the trucks and trains which transport them, as well as the warehouses where they are stored.
The increased scrutiny on how FSMA-covered items are produced, transported and stored has led to fumigation becoming an important tool in the FSMA compliance toolbox, which has certainly led to increased business for fumigation companies.
Q. What don’t clients understand about the value of fumigation services?
Waggoner: Clients don’t always appreciate the resilience of pests to circumvent even the best pest management programs. Pests will always try and access a facility or product, and can become a deep rooted problem in the distribution and retail channels if they aren’t eliminated. We have to make sure our clients are accepting and sending unadulterated product. Our job is to make sure all the options — including fumigation — are considered. Each facility has unique needs and we need to identify — based on trend data and results — what works for them.
Johnson: Newer QA and facility managers may not be as familiar with fumigation as their predecessors. They want to know more and want less of an impact. We tell them they can invest in traditional pest management practices, including fumigation, or work to correct sanitation and cultural issues and make repairs to the structure that will lower the pest threat. They often opt to fix the internal issues first and that is a good thing. My job, at the end of day, is to protect clients’ brand and my brand, and if I coach them through and give them answers that work, we both win.
Gray: There are two schools of thought when it comes to fumigation as a pest management tool. The old school approach is we’ve always done our pest management this way — with or without fumigation — so why change. The next generation of QA and facility managers wants to understand the science behind fumigation, where it fits into their pest program and the cost benefit. They are looking for value and effectiveness, which we will help them find.
Q. What does the future of fumigation look like?
Waggoner: I see a future where the safe and effective use of fumigations will continue to benefit people, products and environment. There is a limited toolbox and we have to be good stewards of that and focus on education and training. Without fumigation the costs for food production will increase because of spoilage due to insects and rodents. We as an industry must be ready to smartly apply the tools we have and help reduce the risk to consumers. The future need is there and there is a lot of potential for those willing to do it right.
Johnson: Fumigation will always have its place in the pest management industry but regulations, safety mandates and upfront investment will make it harder for smaller startups.
The growth of the market will also be impacted by the buying decisions of a new generation of clients. They will do their due diligence to make sure we are doing it right and fumigation may not always be the first option. More emphasis will be placed on preventive methods to reduce pest [pressure] and fumigation may not look the same as it does today but it will still be there. If pest management professionals emphasize safety and education and invest in quality staffing, fumigation can be a successful part of their business.
The EPA Soil Fumigant Toolbox webpage includes info about training, fumigant management plans, buffer zones and other safety measures for workers and bystanders. Visit www.epa.gov/soil-fumigants.
Gray: There will always be a need for fumigation services, especially as the food processing and distribution market grows and adds more capacity. An investment in fumigation can be small compared to the potential risk contaminated food products present to consumers and food processors. With product recalls on the rise, food processors want to protect their brand and customers, and fumigation can be a cost-effective option.
The author is partner in B Communications.