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Our Northern Ireland patient representative, Michael Ingleston, attended the Joint North-South Rare Disease Conference on the 5th March 2018. The majority of Primary Immunodeficiencies are classified as rare diseases so PID patients, along with many others, will benefit from improved care for rare diseases.
The event was held in the historic Riddell Hall, Queen’s University Belfast and featured a packed programme of interesting and informative talks. Staff from the Northern Ireland Department of Health assisted the Northern Ireland Rare Disease Partnership (NIRDP) with the organisation of this year’s event and it was encouraging to see influential figures in attendance including Dr Michael McBride, the Chief Medical Officer of the Northern Ireland Department of Health.
The conference was opened jointly by Fiona McLaughlin of NIRDP and Philip Watt of the Rare Disease Task Force Ireland. They both expressed a determination to continue the collaborative cross-border approach to the management of rare diseases despite the challenges created by Brexit.
Les Allamby from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission gave the next talk entitled “ Nothing About Us Without Us”. Les explained that under section 4.3 of the United Nations Convention on Rights for people with Disabilities (UNCRD) there is an obligation on governments to consult with and work with people with disabilities on issues that affect them.
Dr Michael McBride then gave an update on the progress made on implementation of the Rare Disease strategy. Work is ongoing on creating a registry of rare diseases in Northern Ireland and on addressing the educational and training needs of the medical profession in relation to rare diseases. He also informed the conference that two regional rare disease support officers have been appointed.
In the final section before lunch, Participating in Research, Dr Maurice O’Kane explained the role of the NI Clinical Research Network in facilitating medical research and their improved patient screening and recruitment capabilities. Tiago Magalhaes from Genomics Medicines Ireland gave a passionate address on the expanding possibilities in the field of genomic medicine.
The session after lunch began with a section entitled Building Capacity which was essentially about making the voices of patients heard within the healthcare system. Martin Quinn from the Public Health Agency talked about how Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) can help improve health and social care. He directed attendees to the website engage.hscbi.net which contains useful resources to support PPI.
This was followed by a section entitled What Does Success Look Like which described how services have been improved for some rare diseases such as 22q11 deletion syndrome. Dr AJ McKnight updated delegates on the progress made by the Northern Ireland Genomic Medicine Centre.
The final panel discussion – Beyond the 2016 to 2020 Strategies: Next Steps - included a tantalising glimpse of an ambitious project entitled Encompass which aims to deliver an integrated digital healthcare record across acute and community care in Northern Ireland. This would be a major advance for patients with PIDs and other rare diseases who have to attend many different specialties in different hospitals as all their information could be accessed from a single source. It is hoped Encompass will be rolled out in 2022, resources permitting!
The conference was closed by Joe McHugh TD, an Irish Government minister at the Department of the Taoiseach, who captured the mood of the conference well with a speech that was upbeat and optimistic despite the uncertainties caused by the absence of a functioning NI assembly and the ongoing Brexit negotiations.


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Learn why store bought almond milk can be causing digestive upset and how to make your own at home.
Make your own Almond milk at home free of thickeners and preservatives. So simple and so delicious you may never want to go back to store bought almond milk again!
Do I need to soak the almonds first?
It is not necessary to soak the almonds first in order to make almond milk. You may want to however, because soaking the nuts overnight deactivates the enzyme inhibitors present in the skin of the almonds, thus activating the enzymes in the almond making them available to us.
How long will the milk keep for?
If the nuts are sprouted it will keep for 3-4 days in refrigerator. If nuts are not sprouted it will keep for a bit longer about 5-7 days.

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text: Quiet Study Sessions – 6th Form Study Area Getting ready…..Need somewhere quiet to study? Maybe need a little help? Want to focus on your revision but finding it difficult at home? Then bring your revision material to the STUDY AREA (SIXTH FORM) during these sessions.

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If I ever stopped drinking coffee I would have to completely rebrand myself. From my blog title to my Twitter updates, coffee is an ever present theme in my life. Ironically, in the providence of God, I have the opportunity to preach the gospel in a coffee shop every week.
1.) Preaching in a public setting provides random contacts with people who wouldn’t go to a typical church.
We get to meet a lot of people who wander into the coffee house, since it stays open for business during our worship service. While there are some disadvantages, like the noise generated from the blender while they make iced drinks, I love the interaction with the customers.
2.) Preaching in a public setting keeps you from being preachy.
When you have customers either walking through during our Bible study, sitting and listening in, or even just leaning at the counter trying to figure out what we are doing…it is impossible to “preach to the choir” in a context like this. I once had a young man who was in the back of the coffee shop working at a computer stand up and begin walking towards me as I discussed the fundamental flaws of a naturalistic worldview. At first he seemed potentially aggressive, but later appeared interested. At one point I looked down to read a Bible passage and when I looked back up he had walked out the back. I’ve never been accused of being overly stuffy or academic in my presentation style, but if it were a problem it would certainly be knocked out of me in this context.
3.) Last, and probably least, I get to drink coffee while I preach.
Sometimes I ask questions to initiate dialogue with the audience. Sometimes I ask questions to provide a brief interlude to take a sip of my cappuccino. All kidding aside, there is something fundamental to the idea of food and fellowship. Something magical happens as we sit in a relaxed setting with beverages in hand. The New Testament calls it fellowship. Every Thursday evening we get a foretaste of an eschatological fellowship and a future meal. This public context prevents some of the formalities that often inhibit authentic fellowship.

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text: The Newhaven Range, a shaker inspired range, fusing the best country aesthetics with modern chic. Keeping it simple, Newhaven focuses on form and function. Every piece has a restful paint finish that will blend with any décor.

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If choosing to use a closer the closer will do the following on your behalf.
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Contact your callers and instruct them to login to YOUR or The Team Leaders Lead Capture Page.
Do follow ups and walk them through the signup process when they are ready to make a purchase.
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The birthstone for July is ruby.
The ruby is a symbol of love and passion. It is thought to bring good luck and good friends and protect its wearer from evil.


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Two weeks ago I gave birth to my son, almost exactly three years after my daughter; arriving the day before her birthday. It was a very different experience as he arrived within 3.5 hours of the first contraction and within 17 minutes of arriving at the hospital!
So far, I’ve been surprised to notice how my use of technology has changed in those three years. In most cases the technology was previously available, but just hadn’t made it in to my life.
Yes smart phone is a must, it enables me to respond to comments while feeding like now. I’ve thought about a tablet, but don’t think I’d be able to use it one handed. Plus I don’t need to try and use my laptop as I can do most things from my phone.

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Marathon 60min LC @16kg, first time ever so it’s a PR, even though it was a casual attempt!
set the timer to 5min intervals and alternated tempo 10rpm/14rpm nearly until the end. Was not sure how it’d go and did not want to push the body too hard.
A slow start after a well needed week of recovery after Stage 1.
Stage 1 of the Ultimate Girevik Cup. Had a great event in Nyborg.
Not as many points as my PR with 20kg from January but given I was half fasted and no long sets since then, managing to go though 30min with 24kg was actually a good effort!
The timing of the I.F fasting is not conductive to kettlebell marathon training, but that’s how it goes.
On the plus side, I lost 3 cm around my waist.

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Britain has lost the Falklands war, Margaret Thatcher battles Tony Benn for power & Alan Turing achieves a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. In a world not quite like this one, two lovers will be tested beyond their understanding. Machines Like Me occurs in an alternative 1980s London. Charlie, drifting through life & dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret. When Charlie comes into money, he buys Adam, one of the first batch of synthetic humans. With Miranda’s assistance, he co-designs Adam’s personality.
1940. Guernsey is first bombed, then occupied, by the Germans. A year earlier, young, naive and recently married Helene, waves goodbye to her husband, who has enlisted in the British army. Protected only by her father and Nanna, Helene must carve out a life on the island for the length of the war. Forty years later, her daughter Roz begins a search for the truth about her father, and stumbles into the secret history of her mother’s life. Written with emotional acuity and passionate intensity, Island Song speaks of the moral complexities living with the enemy and the messy reality of human relationships in a tightly knit community.

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New common use self-service check-in kiosks and mobile wireless check-in desks are being introduced to help keep queuing times to a minimum at London City Airport.
Self-service kiosks, mobile check-in desks, flexible flight information display screens and “smartwall” screens are being introduced at London City Airport.
The investment comes as the airport reports record passenger numbers, with July 2015 proving to be the busiest month in the airport’s history, with more than 400,000 passengers passing through its doors during the month.
The SITA-supplied common use kiosks have been designed to make the check-in process as intuitive as possible, while the mobile wireless check-in desks will be deployed during peak periods, so passengers can be processed without having to queue at a traditional check-in desk.

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The theme of World Down Syndrome Day 2019 is 'Leave no one behind'. United Nations states the agenda as "All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that "no one will be left behind". World Down Syndrome Day: Famous People With Down Syndrome Who Changed The Way World Views The Condition.
The initiative is part of the 'Lots of Socks' campaign by an organisation called Down Syndrome International. The website of Down's Syndrome Scotland suggests how chromosomes look like socks thus giving up with the concept 'Lots of Socks' to honour those with an extra chromosome.
During the first observance of WDSD, then Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon had said, "On this day, let us reaffirm that persons with Down syndrome are entitled to the full and effective enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. Let us each do our part to enable children and persons with Down syndrome to participate fully in the development and life of their societies on an equal basis with others. Let us build an inclusive society for all."


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2017. Time to move beyond 2016 (maybe 2015, too). It is my goal to keep this space updated with my adventures in kombucha, simple or complex. Because cultured food is our culture!
So, I'll keep it short and sweet for this post: rose! cardamom! hibiscus! ginger! This infusion, made from a kombucha brewed with some unknown origins black tea (prettttty sure it was some "Black Tea" I picked up at Bushel & Pecks, to which according to the helpful people who work htere, is from Ancora Coffee & Tea in Madison). My proportions were the "usual suspects": 4 TB tea, 3/4 cup sugar, and enough water to bring the sweet tea up to about 4" below the top of my gallon brew jar. I allowed the tea to steep in water just off the boil for 5ish minutes (yep, going to track these things more diligently in 2017, promise!). The first ferment took foooorrreeeevvvveeerrrr because it was cold in my apartment. And I was basically living at my mom and dad's house for the holidays (because that is what you do when you decided to resign from your job a few days before Christmas...you know? Yep, that happened).
Finally, after 12 days (think my SCOBY was playing a "12 days of Christmas" joke on me), my brew was ready to bottle and infuse. My stand-out infusion was a floral, herbal and spicy combination of dried organic rose petals, several smashed cardamom pods, a few large slices of organic ginger root, and two small pinches hibiscus flowers. After allowing the flavors to infuse for 4 days in my cold, cold apartment, I attempted to open the bottle to burp the beast and WOW. Kombucha....errrrrrywhere! To tame the fizzy fizzy frenzy, I placed the liter flip top in the fridge to simmah-down! After which I filtered through my Zimtal Nutmilk Bag (2 years strong this one is! Loving it for straining kombucha, nut and seed milks, and many other finely-strained items). I allowed the carbonation to build again for 1 day at room temperature, and...wow. This infusion will certainly appear again, but thinking with a green tea instead. I have a batch of Rishi Jade Oolong brewing right now, and hope to try this rose-forward infusion with this brew next. A great way to start the new year! I am 30-ish SCOBYs strong, have purchased another gallon brew jar, and am super excited to march into 2017, fermented tea in hand. Cheers (and seriously, if you are in the Madison/Beloit area, and want to brew kombucha, please reach out for a thriving SCOBY and tutorial).
So, two gallons of kombucha is a LOT of kombucha for one person! I mean, I am not complaining at all, but merely saying this: if you love kombucha, you should seriously consider brewing your own. It is so fulfilling, and how cool is watching your SCOBYs regenerate? Mind. Blown.
Speaking of, my SCOBY was to the point where it was large enough to split. Generally, I have read that when a SCOBY reaches 1" thickness (for the gallon brewing method), it is time to split it. For me, this took 4 batches kombucha, but may be different for you and your SCOBY. To separate, I simply peeled apart the layers, which gave me two SCOBYs: one with more older growth (from my original SCOBY), and the newer growth. Immediately after separating, I brewed with both my older and new SCOBYs to produce 2 separate gallons of kombucha (I had to buy a new gallon brewing jar, and did so at the Wine and Hop Shop for about $6). While both batches were successful in reaching a pH of 3.0 after an 8 day brewing period, I did notice a few differences with the batches, but also note that I used two different teas to brew the batches.
The older SCOBY seemed to get carbonated at a slower rate, and I had to let the bottles that I infused with flavors for the second fermentation, sit on the counter at room temperature for two days longer to get the fizz levels to where I like them, as well as the acidic bite that I like. So overall, I let all the bottles infuse with flavors for 2 whole days before straining out the bits and pieces of fruits and spices. Then, I let the strained kombucha brewed with the newer SCOBY ferment in the bottles at room temperature for and additional 3 days, and the kobucha brewed with the older SCOBY sit for an additional 5 days in order to get the carbonation and flavor I like. I put the liters of kombucha in the fridge once the flavor and carbonation levels I was looking for were reached, and enjoyed them from there.
After brewing these batches, I decided to create a SCOBY "hotel" with 2 cups of freshly brewed kombucha from the top of the gallon brewing jar, and the older SCOBY used to brew the batch, and only brew with the newer SCOBY for the next gallon batch. I did this mostly because I only had enough tea and sugar to brew one gallon, and want to see if allowing the older SCOBY to "rest" for a week or two will allow it to come back to full force. We will see what happens with the 6th batches!
All of these flavors were wonderful...but a word of caution about powdered herbs and spices: a small amount goes a LONG way! At first sip of my hibiscus-ginger-cardamom infusion, I thought I had gone overboard with a mere 1/8 tsp of powdered cardamom for a liter of kombucha, but the flavor seemed to calm down as the brew aged. Ditto with the tangerine cayenne: it was spicy...but I loved the spice with the carbonation. Additionally, the hibiscus-cardamom-ginger batch was super fizzy, relative to all the other batches. Maybe it is something with the hibiscus flowers? Either way, it was super tasty and pretty. And finally, a note about the teas used: the older SCOBY (Scooby) was used in a sweet tea made from Rishi's Ruby Oolong, and the nutty flavors were sublime. The newer SCOBY (Velma) was used in a sweet tea made from Rishi's Golden Yunan, as used previously in batches #3 and #4. I didn't choose these combinations for any particular reason, but can assume that both the age of the SCOBY and type of tea used to brew the kombucha likely had an influence on the course of the fermenation.
At any rate, here are the recipes for the second ferment infusions! Cheers!
Temperature Notes: The average temperature, I would guess, for both gallon brewing jars would have been near to 80F.
Second Fermentation: I bottled into the same liter flip-top bottles, using a funnel, with all the tools I used cleaned in warm vinegar water. I got about 4 and 1/2 liters total, filling the bottles almost up to the top of the bottles, leaving very little headspace. I reserved 2 cups of the top-most kombucha with the scoby for the next batch, and then 2 cups for the SCOBY hotel in which I placed the older SCOBY, Scooby.
Bottling Recipes: for this batch, I chose to get inspiration from recipes out of The Big Book of Kombucha, modifying them for my 1 liter bottles, and also trying my hand at creating a flavor that I love from NessAlla Kombucha here in Madison.
Note: this flavor paired really well with Corona and Lime! I snuck in some of this into a wedding we went to last weekend...smart move on my part!
Simply add the ingredients to the bottles before adding kombucha. Tightly seal or close the flip-top lids, and allow the kombucha to sit in a warm, dark place. How long to allow the second fermentation to go is up to you! I let the bottles sit for 2 days to infuse with the flavorings, and then decided to strain out the infusion bits. For this process, I used my funnel, and line it with my Zimtal numilk/sprouting bag. After straining, I allowed the filtered liters of kombucha ferment at room temperature for the amount of time described above to attain the carbonation and acidic-flavors that I like, after which point I placed the liters in the fridge to slow fermentation.
After a long run, an ice cold glass of kombucha! So darn refreshing.
Moving onto the fourth batch! The gallon brewing process has been working really well for me, and the SCOBYs are multiplying (insert 1950s horror movie music). The warming temperatures are making it easier to keep temperatures regular without using our electric heat, and...I have a new source of knowledge and inspiration! I was gifted a (signed!!!!) copy of The Big Book of Kombucha, written by the founders of Kombucha Kamp, Hannah Crum and Alex LaGory, and WOW! What an awesome compilation of everything a homebrewer would need to know about getting started, brewing, maintenance, and what to do with all those extra SCOBYs as your brewing process continues. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is curious or already a homebrewer of kombucha. I had the pleasure of seeing Hannah and Alex, along with the talented founders and brewers of Karma Kombucha and NessAlla Kombucha, teach a kombucha homebrewing class at the Good Food Festival (the one I went to back in March in Chicago). And yeah, saying that Hannah (and the rest of the bunch!) is passionate about brewing and kombucha as a whole is a complete understatement. What a fantastic community!
So, obviously, I had to use some recipes from the book as inspiration for bottling my fourth batch. And, another exciting factor: I decided to split my SCOBY. It was getting to the 1" thickness mark, and I decided it was time to start another gallon brewing vessel. As noted, my thrid batch fermented quickly, and no doubt the larger SCOBY culture with the warmer temperatures fueled the brew to ferment quickly. Eventually, I would like to keep a SCOBY hotel for back-up cultures, but for now I think managing 2 one-gallon brewing vessels is perfectly acceptable for our needs. I will report back with how these batches turn out next week, as well with what I decide to flavor them with!
Temperature Notes: The average temperature, I would guess, would have been near to 80F. Our heat wasn't on nearly as much as the previous batches, but it is starting to be consistently warmer during the days here.
Second Fermentation: as with my first brew, I bottled into the same liter flip-top bottles, using a funnel, with all the tools I used cleaned in warm vinegar water. I got about 2 and 1/2 liters total, filling the bottles almost up to the top of the bottles, leaving very little headspace. Like the last batch, I reserved 2 cups of the top-most kombucha with the scoby for the next batch. Since my last batch was a touch sweet, I decided to let this batch brew for 8 days. The end result, likely due to the larger SCOBY and warming temperatures, was a bit sour but still absolutely drinkable.
Bottling Recipes: for this batch, I chose to follow two recipes out of The Big Book of Kombucha, modifying them for my 1 liter bottles. Overall, I was very happy with the results of these recipes.
Simply add the ingredients to the bottles before adding kombucha. Tightly seal or close the flip-top lids, and allow the kombucha to sit in a warm, dark place. How long to allow the second fermentation to go is up to you! I let the bottles sit for 2 days to infuse with the flavorings, and then decided to strain out the infusion bits. Especially with the chamomile-turmeric flavor, the particulates were quite small and I didn't think picking those out as we drank the kombucha would be enjoyable. For this process, I used my funnel, and line it with my Zimtal numilk/sprouting bag (see picture below). This worked like a charm for filtering! But note: I probably removed some of the yeastie beasties in this process, but the bottles had no problem re-carbonating after straining. After this, we started to enjoy them, since they were already on the sour side during bottling. I allowed the bottles to sit on the counter for 1 whole day (warmer temperatures, noted!), and then moved them to the fridge since the kombucha was getting very fizzy (yes!). I suspect this was due to the high acid levels, as these can serve as food/substrate for the cultures in the brew. Since the bottles were moved to the fridge to "halt" futher carbonation and fermentation, I did not make a point to burp the bottles each day. Even with this step, the carbonation held very well while the bottles were stored in the fridge. Overall, these were my fizziest batches so far!
We loved the hibiscus-grapefruit infusion: the color (I mean, come on! Pink!!!!), the floral notes and the slightly sour flavor of the hibiscus and citrus really played well with the sourness of this batch. Perfect by itself, over ice! The chamomile-turmeric blend was also very refreshing and summery. Something about German chamomile really takes me back to summers growing up (and it also reminds me of my grandma's dill pickles...weird, I know...), as it used to (well, it still does) grow wild around where we grew up. Also, that yellow color cannot be beat! Makes you happy just looking at it-am I right?
Filtering apparatus, with nutmilk bag (I still giggle when I say and/or read that...) (also note the mess I made on my counter on opening this bottle for straining...it was very, very fizzy) Ok, seriously...the colors of these batches were unreal. I think they seriously helped my mood this week. So fun!
The Third Brew: Ginger Juice!
The Third Brew! Ok, so I am little late on this-life has been a bit busy lately, which is cool-so I am due for an update here. I am still loving the homebrewing gig...it is so fulfilling, fun, and gratifying! After a long day, pouring myself a big glass of homemade kombucha and sitting on our deck has been really great this past week, now that the weather is starting to be more spirng-like here in Madison.
For this third batch, I experimented with a thrid form of ginger: freshly juiced! In our juicer, I put in a large hunk of organic ginger that was washed briefly in a warm vinegar/water solution. I then thought it'd be a great idea to put a small organic lemon through the juicer, making a strong lemon-ginger juice to add to my bottles for the second fermentation of this batch. In addition, I added 1/2 tsp organic evaporated cane juice (aka: sugar) to see if that would help with the fizz levels.
Overall: the batch was very refreshing and had some great ginger-lemon flavors going on, but fizz-factor wasn't the best. The batch was a *touch* sweet, so perhaps the addition of the 1/2 tsp sugar was not needed, but hey...experimenting! In the end, the fizziest of the ginger infusions with how I brewed my 'booch was the grated ginger on a microplane. However, all three were extremely tasty, regardless of form of ginger!
Temperature Notes: As with the second batch, I would guess that the average temperature was around 78F for this thrid batch. The temperatures are getting warmer here, so I hope to use more natural heat rather than having our electric heaters running! I tasted at day 7, the brew was very flavorful, but a bit more sweet tasting (as reflected by the higher pH at bottling!), and just slightly carbonated. I could have let this batch go another day or two, but we were leaving for a few days so I wanted to bottle this stuff up!
Second Fermentation: as with me previous brews, I bottled into the same liter flip-top bottles, using a funnel, with all the tools I used cleaned in warm vinegar water. I got about 2 and 1/2 liters total, filling the bottles almost up to the top of those that were full, leaving very little headspace. Like the last batch, I reserved 2 cups of the top-most kombucha with the SCOBY for the next batch.
Bottling Recipes: for this batch, I chose to juice ginger and lemon as described above. I added 2 TB total in EACH liter bottle, along with 1/2 tsp organic evaporated cane juice, which as mentioned above was added to see if this would amp-up the fizz factor (and I can't say with certainty that it did-but was still tasty).
Simply add the ingredients to the bottles before adding kombucha. Tightly seal or close the flip-top lids, and allow the kombucha to sit in a warm, dark place. How long to allow the second fermentation to go is up to you! I let the bottles sit for 2 days total until I taste them again, and started to enjoy them. As with my first and second batches, I allowed the liters to sit at room temperature on my counter (out of direct sun light and drastic temperture changes) over the entire duraion of drinking them, and this was about 1 week total. I really enjoyed tasting them throughout the process to experience how the flavors changed. Since I was drinking the kombucha every day (about 8 to 12 oz per day), the bottles were burped (released of excess carbonation) in this process each day. I would say that burping your bottles once a day is a good idea to prevent explosions, as is not storing the bottles in a really warm location! Since this particular batch was a *touch* sweet, I found that the following mixers were a fun way to enjoy this batch!
The Second Brew: Ginger and Goji Berry!
So, I am really, really loving the whole kombucha-brewing-at-home thing. I can't describe it, but it is really putting joy into my days. Waking up, seeing the bottles of booch on my counter. Checking on my brew and scoby a few times throughout the day, just because I can. Smelling the complex aromas rising from my gallon brewing jar...it makes me happy.
Isn't it amazing how something so seemingly simple, is really so complex? I do want to learn more about the science and microbiology of kombucha...the inner scientist and food nerd in me is calling...but for right now, I want to enjoy the simplicy of it. Go by the tastes, the colors, the smells, the sounds. Be present, and enjoy the process. Becuase isn't that the whole point?
So here is what I did for my second batch of home brewed kombucha! LIke last time, I am going to recall with some level of certainty parameters for the brew, and also share what I did at bottling time (i.e. for the second fermentation). I'll also share some notes about the taste, fizzy factor, and other qualitative observations as I see fit/can remember.
Temperature Notes: I made sure our heat was ON for the entire brewing process this time, and I really did notice a difference in aroma and flavor. I would guess that the average temperature was around 78F for this batch. When I taste tested at day 7, the brew was so flavorful, more acidic tasting (but still sweet), and more carbonated than my first batch. The tea combination I used really shined through as well.
Second Fermentation: as with my first brew, I bottled into the same liter flip-top bottles, using a funnel, with all the tools I used cleaned in warm vinegar water. I got about 2 and 1/2 liters total, filling the bottles almost up to the top of the bottles, leaving very little headspace. Like the last batch, I reserved 2 cups of the top-most kombucha with the scoby for the next batch (this is called the "starter tea"). As an fun experiment, I combined the 1/2 liter of this second brew with about 1/3 of a liter of my previous mango-infused kombucha. I tasted some after a day of being in the bottle, and it was very tasty, but a bit sweet. After letting it sit for 4 days, it was more yeasty (cream layer at the bottom of the bottle was prominent, and the kombucha was slightly cloudy), and much more carbonated! The taste grew less sweet, and more complex as well during this time.
Bottling Recipes: for this batch, I chose to use larger pieces of ginger and whole goji berries, allowing for them to be easily removed when drinking the kombucha, as opposed to straining to get smaller pieces of grated ginger and pureed fruit out. I also did not use any lemon juice, or additional sugar at bottling this time. Random Fact: read about how too much sugar can actually inhibit yeast, and reduce carbonation in kombucha.
Simply add the ingredients to the bottles before adding kombucha. Tightly seal or close the flip-top lids, and allow the kombucha to sit in a warm, dark place. How long to allow the second fermentation to go is up to you! I let the bottles sit for 3 days total until I taste them again, and started to enjoy them. For my first and second batches, I allowed the liters to sit at room temperature on my counter (out of direct sun light and drastic temperture changes) over the entire duraion of drinking them, and this was about 1 week total. I really enjoyed tasting them throughout the process to experience how the flavors changed. Since I was drinking the kombucha every day (about 8 to 12 oz per day), the bottles were burped (released of excess carbonation) in this process each day. I would say that burping your bottles once a day is a good idea to prevent explosions, as is not storing the bottles in a really warm location!
As for that, I am still learning what the ideal conditions are in the second fermentation, but not stressing too much about it. As I said before, I have let the bottles during the second fermentation sit in the same spot for both batches, so in doing this, I think it is safe to say that the bottles have been exposed to similar temperatures. The fizz-factor in this second batch was about the same with my first batch, but the flavors of the infusions were notably weaker owing to the fact that I used large chunks and not fruit puree/grated ginger. The goji-ginger infusion was *slightly* more carbonated than the liter with only ginger pieces, I am guessing due to the presence of addtional sugars in the dried goji berries. The goji berries imparted a very light tart-berry flavor, very subtle, and the berries themselves were kombucha-flavored berry bombs!! Very fun to eat (could also be put into a smoothie, if you wish).
In the qualitative comparison of my first two batches (i.e. I added 1/2 tsp sugar to my liters in my first batch), I do NOT think adding additional sugar to the liters for the second fermentation significantly influenced my carbonation levels, so for now, I am going to omit addition of sugar during bottling.
As for the chunks of ginger and berries, they WERE easier to pick out when pouring a glass of kombucha to drink, and the flavor was very mild. And, the bottling process was very simple: no grating, no puree-ing, no additional mess. However, for a stronger infusion flavor, I would recommend grating the fresh ginger and using fruit puree. For my next batch, I plan on juicing fresh ginger, and whatever fruit I decide to use. I'll decide that when I get to that point, and share my results here!
Love the color of the goji berries! Fun and fizzy stuff!!


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If you are an institution with one or more Gainful Employment (GE) programs, you should have received your Draft Gainful Employment Completers List from The Department of Education.
The Completer Lists are utilized to identify the applicable students who graduated from GE programs from 2010 to 2012. These graduates will be included in the first set of Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) rates calculated by the U.S. Department of Education, which plans to issue D/E rates in January 2017.
The issuance of the Completer Lists is the first step in the calculation of the D/E rates that will be used to measure your compliance with the GE Rule. Postings from the Federal Student Aid Office advise that you will have 45 days to submit corrections to the information included in the Draft GE Completers Lists. The 45-day period will not begin until the new “GE Completers List Corrections Submission” process is made available.
The Federal Student Aid Office also communicated that institutions are to begin review of the information on their Draft Completers Lists. If you believe there are errors, you may request a correction or submit a challenge. In addition to submitting correction requests for information initially reported, the GE Completers List corrections process also allows the institution to challenge the inclusion or exclusion of a student.
In the future, understanding how your graduates are performing at an aggregated level with verified employment and income data direct from employers will be useful in measuring the outcomes of your schools and programs prior to receiving your Completers list. This insight may provide you the opportunity to make proactive decisions as you prepare for the calculation of future D/E rates.
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Mr Eldritch seems to have discovered creatine. He'll be buying a Harley next.
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I love Kylie very much!


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This set has issued in a special edition too. A red cartoon with the 24 cans inside.
There are the same set with a large nec.
- 1di4. SantaClaus w/train toy (1962)"Seasons Greetings"
- 2di4. SantaClaus w/refrigerator (1959)"Refreshing Surprise"
- 3di4. SantaClaus w/deer (1958)"The Pause that Refreshes"
- 4di4. SantaClaus w/dog (1961)"When Friends drop in"
Frase 1 - Mangia Calcio, Respira Calcio, Bevi CocaCola.
The can n.1 in the CF set does not exist.
CC - "Vinci ogni Giorno...", Black strip on the top.
CL - "Vinci ogni Giorno...", Black strip on the top.
CF - "Vinci ogni Giorno...", Gold Strip on the top.
There is a variant of the can n.1: in the back of the can the contour bottle has a turn-around silver line.
Can not for sale, given to the public in the city roads in the relay of the olympic flame day only.
the set is composed of 4 different design. but if you want to complete the word "ITALIA" you must have 2xA and 2xI .
There is the same set produced in Sicilia region only. The difference is on the back of the can: the coca cola company name.
These cans were produced in Sicilia region only. So very difficult find this kind of can, and a complete set too. I don't know if the complete set is composed of 10 or 12 cans.
These cans were produced in Italy for VENDING MACHINE only. So very difficult find this kind of can, and a complete set too.
The silver can was produced in Sicilia region only.
These cans were produced in one region of Italy, Sicily only.
These cans (250ml) were produced in Italy for BAR only. So very difficult find this kind of can, and a complete set too.
These cans were produced in one region of Italy, "Campania" only.
In CZ, MASCHIO ANGIOINO, was not released.
The 250ml cans was sold in the bar only.


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If you want some fast Koala facts, then you have come to the right place. These are adorable creatures that you will just want to cuddle.
Read on to find out some interesting things about these Australian animals that I bet you didn't know.
Koalas have a very low metabolic rate which means they need to sleep for between 16-18 hours every day.
A baby Koala lives inside its mummy’s pouch for at least 6 months and is called a joey. This is the same name for a baby Kangaroo too.
Eucalyptus leaves are highly toxic to many other species. It is very low in protein and high in indigestible substances.
A Koala can weigh between 6kg and 14kg. A key Koala fact is that the females are smaller and weigh less. Those from colder areas also weigh more as they have more fur to keep them warm.
Koalas have excellent balance and strong limbs to support their weight and help them climb.
Koala bears have a keen sense of smell. They use it to tell the difference between the leaves and make sure they don’t eat anything poisonous.
The average life span of a Koala bear is 10 years but those living near busy roads tend to only make it to 3 years.
A baby Kola (joey) is only 2 cm long when it is born. It is also blind and hairless.


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Bokeh is a Japanese word. It is a loan word. Loanwords and loan phrases are terms that have been taken from other languages and used as English words and phrases. Another term for a loanword is a borrowed word. Loanwords and loan phrases come into the English language when English speakers come into contact with other languages and cultures. A foreign word evolves into a loanword when it is adopted into the vocabulary of the average English speaker, not just English speakers who come into contact with the source language and culture. We will examine the definition of the word bokeh, exactly where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences.
Bokeh is a photography term that describes the blurry, out-of-focus points of light portions of a photograph. This type of photographic composition has become more popular with the advent of image editing in mobile device photography apps. Most often, a photograph using a bokeh effect renders the distant parts of the photo in fuzzy, soft focus. This blurring makes the subject, usually in the foreground, the focal point. Having one sharp, solid feature serve as a contrast to a dreamy, blurred background brings attention to that one feature. Bokeh photography can be striking when shooting a portrait. When shooting bokeh with a camera lens, a photographer must pay attention to aperture, shutter speed and depth of field, blurring the portions of the composition that are farther away from the camera. A photograph featuring bokeh usually involves a shallow depth of field. The darkroom has for the most part fallen by the wayside, and digital photography and the ability to accomplish editing in programs such as Photoshop has made the technique of bokeh available to the average person. There are many tutorials and photo tips online. The term bokeh is borrowed from Japanese, where the word is rendered as bo-ke. In Japanese, bo-ke means a haze or a blur, and is also used to mean the brain fog of senility or old age. The term came into the English language in the 1990s. Mike Johnston, the editor of Photo Techniques magazine in 1997, suggested the spelling that is currently used today, to encourage the correct pronunciation of the term. Bokeh is pronounced BO-kay.

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Chief of the Vietnam Competition Authority (VCA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to fine multi-level marketing companies hundreds of millions Vietnam dong for violations in pyramid selling.
The authority issued a fine of VND142 million (US$6,359) to Japan Life Vietnam Company locating in 80 Tran Thai Tong Street in Hanoi’s District Cau Giay because the company has not sent its periodical report to local authority and having many pyramid selling contracts.
Plus, the VCA also revoked license of multi-level selling of the company.
Japan Life Vietnam is the second multi-marketing company which has faced revocation of registration recently. Before, the chief of the VCA - Bach Van Mung issued a fine of VND409.5 million (US$US$18,350) to Vietnam Consumer Alliance Joint-Stock firm, headquartered in the northern province of Bac Giang, which violated a number of regulations on multilevel sales activities.
In addition, as per VCA’s conclusion about Thien Loc Franchise Company with its headquarter at 21 Le Trung Nghia Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District tan Binh, the company was fined VND570 million(US$25,300) for many violations in pyramid selling activities.


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‘Sweetz’ is taken from Zomby’s forthcoming Ultra album, released on Hyperdub on September 2. As well as a team-up with Burial, the album features collaborations with Rezzett, Darkstar, Banshee and Hong Kong Express.
Woof! Hyperdub bring together two of the most recognisable and enigmatic artists of recent times on this 10″, as Zomby and Burial square down ahead of the former’s new album for the label. Zomby’s Ultra LP is undoubtedly one of this year’s most anticipated albums and “Sweetz” suggests it may be a very moody affair indeed. Whilst rooted in UK dance, Zomby and Burial do look elsewhere for inspiration too. Just under seven minutes long, “Sweetz” veers through various sub-heavy soundscapes with intermittent rhythmic patters and a distinctive looped vocal sample whose pitch changes with dramatic effect.


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Every lawyer has faced this situation: The other side has placed a good offer on the table, but your client refuses to take it.
Under legal ethics rules – ABA Model Rule 1.2 (a) – it is ultimately the client’s decision whether to settle a case or head to trial. But the lawyer has a duty to ensure the client makes a fully informed decision. And, in truth, clients look to lawyers to guide them and to make a recommendation.
So – how do you educate a client on the value of accepting a settlement?
It’s important to tell clients in initial meetings how unpredictable and risky litigation can be. Many clients, convinced of the “rightness” of their position, are certain there’s no way they can lose. Unless the lawyer disabuses them of this notion early on, even the best settlement offer may fall on deaf ears.
When clients look at the plaques and framed newspaper articles on the office walls of Andrew C. Meyer Jr., they are certain he can land a record-winning verdict for them, too.
From the outset, clients should be told that the astronomical verdicts they see on TV or read about in the newspaper are often anomalies that are reversed on appeal or significantly reduced. They should understand that litigation is a long process that takes a toll not just financially but emotionally. They should be kept abreast of the particular political climate: whether juries in the jurisdiction are more conservative than elsewhere, for example.
That lack of perspective isn’t restricted to members of the general public.
Many clients – including those in divorce, personal injury, and employment matters – tend to be highly emotional at the start of a case. They are so eager to tell their story in court that they can’t yet accept that they might do better to accept a good offer and forget about court. It may take months before they are willing to discuss the concept of settlement.
Bruce Dorner, a solo in Londonderry, N.H., allows his divorce clients a cooling-off period, after which the emotions often settle down and the reality of the high cost of legal fees of protracted litigation begins to take hold.
Once this begins to happen, the client is more able to listen openly to a detailed presentation of the relative risks and rewards of taking the case to trial.
The bottom line is that jury trials are always a gamble. And lawyers must help clients understand this fact.
For example, can a financially strapped family risk losing $500,000 in hopes of getting another $250,000?
Meyer, who has landed more than $95 million in verdicts and another $150 million in settlements, makes it clear that he loves to go to trial. He wants clients to know that when he recommends a settlement, it’s not because he’s afraid of the courtroom.
It’s tricky to move from the role of advocate to the role of counselor. Many clients – upset about the injury that led to the lawsuit – want their day in court, no matter what the risks. They may become suspicious when their lawyer suggests that settlement might be a good idea. “They say, ‘You’re not worried about me, you’re worried about your money,'” said Bernard J. DiMuro, a litigator in Alexandria, Va.
Clark Brewster, a trial attorney in Tulsa, Okla., who’s won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts, said it’s impossible to get clients to accept your advice unless you’ve earned their full confidence.
If clients are educated from the outset and kept informed of important developments throughout litigation so that they trust him, Meyer finds they rarely ignore his recommendations. “The client could have a leg fracture and get offered $1 million, and they’ll say to me, ‘Is that good?’ They only know what you tell them, because the client is uneducated in the value of a claim. So it’s important to have communication with them that’s open and trustworthy, because they haven’t got a clue,” he said.
It’s critically important to acknowledge the client’s feeling that no amount of money can restore what they’ve lost.
Brewster explains to his clients the financial advantages of settlement. For many, a structured settlement paid out over time is more attractive than a lump-sum verdict. Also, any portion of a verdict designated as punitive is taxable, but damages for personal injury are not. As a result, a smaller settlement amount can actually result in the plaintiff receiving a greater net dollar figure.
With divorce clients, Dorner emphasizes the value of retaining control over the outcome.
Dorner also warns clients that if they come away from the table feeling like they’ve scored a major victory, the inequity of the situation will probably come back to haunt them. This is especially true in situations involving children, where the parties will have an ongoing relationship.
“My view of a settlement is: When you get up from table grumbling that you gave up more than wanted, but at least it’s over, it’s probably a fair deal. Nobody should get up from table cheering for joy. Everybody should feel they gave up more than [they] wanted but at least it’s over,” he said.
Lawyers often find themselves performing a tightrope walk, struggling to maintain the delicate balance between being a zealous advocate and a counselor who provides sobering advice. When they see the case as having serious weak points and begin cautioning a reluctant client that settlement might be the prudent course of action, they run the risk of being seen as a traitor.
This is when it’s often helpful to provide the client with an outside perspective.
“There are some deals the client should take. It just makes sense. And ADR is a really good tool” to help the client see that, said Shilepsky. A mediator gives client some objective measure of the offer.
Brewster often relies on experienced mediators to help his clients see the light.
Donald Beskind, a plaintiffs’ personal injury attorney in Raleigh, N.C., uses focus groups to show how real jurors view the case.
Beskind uses this method only in high-end cases, when trial is nearing and it’s advantageous to have focus group input anyway. Typically, he gives a full presentation of the case to a large enough group – say, 32 people – that later is divided into four deliberative groups. Costs range from $5,000 to $10,000.
“But if you end up going to trial, all that you learn from the focus groups is very helpful,” he said.
Watching the focus groups can also strengthen a client’s resolve to go to trial if they are in doubt, he noted.
In one instance, Boyle – with the permission of defense counsel – asked the judge to talk to a reluctant plaintiff.
On another occasion where he felt he wasn’t adequately communicating the risk of trial, Boyle asked a renowned plaintiffs’ lawyer from another firm to talk with his client. It gave the client confidence in Boyle’s recommendation.
Boyle said it’s only in a handful of cases that his clients have been unwilling to follow his advice. Still, it happens to every lawyer.
And what makes dealing with these cases so difficult is the ever-present possibility that the client who refuses to settle a weak case, will beat the odds in court.
Meyer chuckled remembering one particularly obstinate client.
“We had one case, the guy was a methadone addict and he’d been in a car accident,” he recalled.
The defendant was a wealthy businessman.
On the stand, the plaintiff admitted under cross-examination that he’d lied to the insurance company about the value of his car and had turned back the odometer.
“I got him out in the hall and said, ‘You’ve got to be crazy! You just admitted insurance fraud on the stand,'” Meyer said.
But it turned out his client had gambled well. The jury came back with a $300,000 verdict.
Meyer laughed at the memory. “I was stunned, I was stunned,” he said.


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Let’s reminisce on all the lesbian moments that Summer 20GAYTEEN brought onto us.
Summer is admittedly my least favorite season of the year. I’m definitely a winter girl. I hate being hot because I hate not being able to wear jackets. Having to suffer through wearing a leather jacket in the club in mid-July is never something I look forward to. Jackets are a quintessential aspect of every queer person’s life, so I think summer is hard for all of us. All that being said, it is still the gayest season of the year, mostly because of Pride. Pride is gay Christmas. I wake up every month during June just exuding gayness, and it feels amazing. Every Pride, we are given so many beautiful gifts from music to movies to general pop culture events, and this year was no different.
As fall rolls in and we say goodbye to warm weather, let’s reminisce on all the gay things that Summer 20GAYTEEN brought to us.
Yes, we all know it’s not explicitly gay. We all agree that lesbian representation is lacking, and Hollywood has to do better by queer women. But this movie was big dyke energy from start to finish. Every single suit that Cate Blanchett wore gave me heart tremors. The blue suit was tailored for the goddesses, the sequined jumpsuit she wore after the heist invented being a lesbian, and her on a motorcycle gave us marriage equality. I’m sorry, I don’t make the rules. Every single one of them looked ridiculous at the Met Gala. I don’t even want to talk about Rihanna in that red dress. I can’t do it. I’ve been in love with Anne Hathaway since 2001 when Paolo turned her into a princess, so that’s that on that. Sandra Bullock feeding Cate Blanchett threw the first brick at Stonewall. I could go on for hours, but we have to move on.
Nanette made male stand-up comics big mad.
Hannah Gadsby’s stand-up special Nanette is a work of art. It deconstructs comedy and criticizes it as a medium that tells incomplete stories and how that can negatively impact the way we view ourselves and others. It’s really brilliant and funny and poignant, and all the white guys who make the same four jokes about Tinder are really upset about it. Gadsby, who is an out lesbian, has received a handful of criticism for parading a one-woman show as a comedy special. I find that telling comics what is and isn’t stand-up to be a very useless and boring conversation. Nanette is an unconventional use of comedy, and it’s exactly what it needs to be. When will people let lesbians live?
What I Need Music Video.
When an artist puts out a new record, Kehlani tends to be featured on the best song on it. That was definitely true for Hayley Kiyoko’s Expectations. What I Need was instantly my favorite song, so you can only imagine my excitement when the music video came out right at the beginning of Pride. The video follows Kehlani and Kiyoko as their friendship turns into something more. There’s running in the desert, dancing on pool tables, and it ends with them making out on the side of the road. Kehlani topping Kiyoko in a music video is why we even have a Pride month, to be honest.
I am all for people coming out in their own time without feeling pressured to do so. Monae did just that and now publicly identifies as queer. For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen her walking red carpets in suits, completely oblivious to social norms, and I’ve always identified with that. Seeing queer women of color so unabashedly and publicly expressing their gender or sexuality makes me feel so seen. Monae is doing that in every way, with her music, her shows, and her red carpet looks. I support her and am so glad she’s officially part of the community. Welcome, girl, your complimentary hummus and pitbull are on their way.
Ellen is doing stand-up again.
Here’s my back-to-work photo. I can’t believe it’s my 16th one of these. Send me your back-to-school photos with the hashtag #EllenRateMyBackToSchoolPhoto.
Most people know that Ellen as the friendly lesbian talk show host who gives people cars and kitchen appliances. But decades before her dancing days, Ellen was exclusively a stand-up comic. Watching her stand-up specials made me fall in love with comedy, and I never thought she would ever return to it. My gay prayers have, however, been answered. Ellen is doing stand-up again, and she went on her first tour as a comic for the first time in 15 years. This is all leading up to her upcoming Netflix special that we should be expecting early next year.
The 2018 ESPN Body Issue is something I have never in my life had even the slightest interest in, except for that time Serena Williams was on it. I know I’m a bad dyke, and I should know more about sport. But I played soccer in high school; I did my time. The 2018 cover, however, features a few LGBTQ athletes including lesbian WNBA player Sue Bird, and her partner, soccer star Megan Rapinoe. First of all, I love the fact that a WNBA star is dating a soccer star. Also, I think that the last step to lesbian self-actualization is becoming obsessed with either the WNBA or the USWNT, and I feel like I’m about to do both of those things because of this picture.
Kristen Stewart is going to be an angel.
Like most lesbians, I have complicated feelings about Kristen Stewart. It seems like she has very complicated feelings about lesbians, so it’s only fair. That being said, I am pretty excited to see her in Elizabeth Banks’ remake of Charlie’s Angels. Is Kristen Stewart the best actress? Well, she’s developed very little since her Twilight days, but this role might not require a Meryl Streep in Devil Wears Prada performance. It might just require cool stunts and lesbian vibes, which I am confident Stewart can deliver. Charlie’s Angels is already part of the lesbian canon; it was my personal introduction to our lord and savior, Lucy Liu, who has given the reboot her blessing. This can only go right.
Amandla Stenberg and King Princess are adorable.
This lesbian teen romance is blooming right in front of our eyes, and it’s so beautiful. King Princess interviewed Stenberg for Wonderland Magazine, and they discussed how they met as well as the evolution of their sexuality. The pair has since been precious on social media, both being very supportive of each other’s careers. They’ve also been killing red carpets together. Seeing an out lesbian couple on a red carpet makes me feel so hopeful and happy for all the baby queers out there. I’m so excited that they have this kind of representation.
Lena Waithe got a haircut.
To women, hair means a lot. And to Black women, even more so. There is so much pressure to have your hair a certain way when you’re Black, just in order to easily navigate day-to-day society. Our hair is our womanhood, our femininity, and our Blackness. Letting go of it, while it feels cohesive with our queerness, doesn’t also feel the same way with the rest of our identities. When she cut her hair, Waithe said that it was a way of letting go of the femininity she was holding onto to make other people feel comfortable. As always, she’s an example of how to take up the space you think you deserve without putting caveats or modifications on yourself. The Black butch queen we needed has arrived. But really she’s always been here—her hair’s just shorter.
This summer, Demi Lovato took Kehlani on tour with her. While Lovato was performing in New Jersey, Kehlani joined her on stage, and things took a gay turn. Kehlani put her arms around Lovato and naturally, Lovato turned around and kissed her. Then, believe it or not, it continued to get gayer. Kehlani laid down on the bed that was so conveniently on stage, and Lovato straddled her as she performed. I know it’s my job to do so, but I can’t put into words how I felt the moment I watched that video.
This list was hard to compile because it was almost impossible to narrow down all the beautiful gay things that happened this summer. These were the ones that stood out to me the most, but it barely scratches the surface. 20GAYTEEN has been so good to us so far, and I’m so excited to see what fall brings. Like I always say, there is no such thing as too much lesbian content.


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I am a writer and media producer based in Trinidad and Tobago. Follow me on Twitter @JanineMFranco.
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text: Your search for the free classified ads in Chhukha, Bhutan ends here. The state wise arrangement of classified ads in Chhukha, Bhutan will help you locate exactly what you are looking for. The sellers can easily post free classified to target the potential customers while the job-seekers and buyers can look for the desired offers for the required products and services. MapleMe offers complete solutions for pro-active free classified advertising in Chhukha, Bhutan. So if have started a new business of supplying some products, offering services such as training, accounting, grooming or are a real estate agent, you can get more business by listing your company in free classified site in Chhukha, Bhutan. These ads are equally useful for those interested in buying new property, getting a job or joining a community. Post a free classified ad in Chhukha, Bhutan for anything that you wish to put forward on the web.


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Seems like a logical choice to me. But I hope we don't lose Kickaha's vote now! Anyway, it'll be official soon: Kerry Edwards 2004.
It's not official until the convention since only delegates can pick running mates. There will be a floor fight over this.
One thing is certain, if Edwards does become Kerry's running mate, he won't be getting my vote, especially now since Kerry has come out against abortion.
Big Law is in the ticket.
Was RFK a filthy trial lawyer?
Edwards is a good pick for Kerry. Probably his best choice. Scott, I agree he's Mr. Big Law. His real strength is his personality.
Existence: Kerry has not come out against abortion. He said that "he should not impose his beliefs". Are you actaully faulting him for his PERSONAL opposition to abortion? What about "freedom to chose", Existence?
a floor fight over the nominee's choice for V.P.? this isn't the thirties.
I was really hoping Kerry wouldn't cave to the 'populists' by picking Edwards but I was wrong. Wes Clark was back in Manchester, NH today for a rally, and was holding a press conference before a speech on foreign affairs at 11 AM. I thought this might point to him getting some kind of position but it obviously was not Vice President as I had hoped.
So I turn on the TV this morning, and on CNN they've got a graphic up with the Bush/Cheney '04 campaign's talking points about Edwards. Trial lawyer, doom and gloom, tax hikes, soft on defense, etc. That was my first media exposure to Kerry/Edwards.
Wow, Kerry and I actually agree on something. And it is abortion, of all things!
So strategially he would be a good choice. But what with his politic? His campaign focused not so much on the middle class as those below it. Not excatly the best strategy in the race for the middle but very bold AND the right thing to say morally. Why is it that everybody wants to nurse the middle class like it has been mistreated?
What is left is his history as a trial lawyer. Big deal. What counts is his policies.
Face it. I liked Wes and felt sorry for him in the debates but he just didn´t have the political bite and would have been crushed in the debates. And Dean would not exactly have made Kerry more electable among the voters. It was the best choice IMO.
About abortions. I think most people feel that was. Every abortion is regrettable but my morals should not be imposed on everybody else. Much more can be done to aid those who want abortions if they chose otherwise but in the end its the choice of the woman and thats that.
And I agree with Fellow.
What's the problem with him being a lawyer?
Isn´t that the trendy thing right now? To hate lawyers? Don´t you remember the scene in "mars attacks" where DeVito is fried by the ugly green ones?
From your support of Nader it doesn't look like he would have got your vote anyway. But let me ask you. Would you rather have someone who's against abortion and all the other things that are wrong?
Because if many abstain or vote for an independent that's what will happen for sure.
I'm not trying to put down Nader I just see the odds.
Isn´t that the trendy thing right now? To hate lawyers?
"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Wm. Shakespeare, 400 years ago.
It's been trendy for a long time.
Back To The Future PT. 2 : " Justice moves swiftly in the future now that they've abolished all lawyers ".
I guess having someone in the White House who knows law is a bad thing.
No one here really said that but they might think about that.
everybody hates lawyers these days, except their own, that is.

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The Zadroga Act that passed in 2011 re-opened the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, a special fund set up by Congress to compensate people who were injured or got sick as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center. The Zadroga act also created the World Trade Center Health Program which, among other things, "provides medical monitoring and treatment for emergency responders, recovery, and cleanup workers, and volunteers who helped after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania."
So where do things stand in Congress?
In the Senate, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is pushing a full re-authorization of the compensation fund and the health program, it is similar to the existing legislation that began to expire this past October. Right now the bill is bi-partisan and has 65 co-sponsors which makes it nearly veto proof.
In the House, New York representatives Republican Rep. Peter King and Democrats Rep. Jerry Nadler and Rep. Carolyn Maloney are all pushing a House equivalent of the full re-authorization Gillibrand bill. Since this program will allocate new spending, the rules are that the bill must start in the House. This bill has a clear majority with 244 co-sponsors.
Aides to Gillibrand and Nadler say their bill is fully paid for, however, the specifics have still not been made public.
House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., pushing changes to the victims' compensation component of the legislation. He wants a five year re-authorization that allocate money for the 9/11 fund as well as provide money for victims of state sponsored terrorist attacks that aren't related to 9/11.
For example, his bill would offer funds to Americans affected by the terrorist bombings in Lebanon in 1983 and Kenya in 1998.
In conjunction with Goodlatte, House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., is moving legislation that would reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program for five years.
Critics of these bills, like Gillibrand, King and Nadler say the measures underfund critical areas of the current programs and fails to make the programs permanent.
Where's Congressional Leadership on all of this?
House GOP Leadership aides tell NBC News, House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy are monitoring the ongoing discussions between members. Something will definitely be done, but it is unclear what form it will take.
Considering the super-majority in the Senate and the strong bi-partisan support for the bill in the House something similar to the legislation offered by Gillibrand is a possibility. However, if Speaker Ryan commits to "regular order" then the committees of jurisdiction must have their say. In that case, it's hard to see the Leadership allowing a permanent reauthorization bill onto the House floor.
In the Senate, Leadership sources tell NBC News that Majority Leader McConnell and New York Senator Chuck Schumer,D-N.Y. have had ongoing discussions about a way forward. Sources say that while the legislation is important, the sense of urgency is overblown because the program till next fall allowing time to work out a compromise.
Probably more posturing and behind the scene negotiations between the committee chairmen and the New York delegation fostered by leadership.


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