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WHICH THANKSGIVING FOOD IS GOOD FOR DOGS TO EAT?
Each Thanksgiving, I cringe upon reading articles written by “pet experts” and veterinarians striving to convince pet owners to not share holiday foods for fear of creating illness in their canine or feline companions. This mindset reinforces the tendency for owners to solely rely on commercially-available, highly processed pet foods that differ vastly from the way food appears in nature. However, there are many foods served at Thanksgiving feasts that pet owners can and should share with their pets.
Yes, turkey is safe for both cats and dogs to eat. It’s a food source I often recommend for my patients, as it’s less commonly used in commercially available diets than other fowl like chicken. In my training of Chinese medicine food energy, it is believed that turkey is a cooling protein source for animals with an excess of Yang (heating) energy such as cancer, immune-mediated disease (allergies, “autoimmune” diseases) and infections (bacteria, yeast).
Of course, providing turkey to our pets in an appropriately-sized portion is key. Only offer small amounts of white turkey meat lacking skin, which is 38 calories per ounce. Never give turkey bones to your canine or feline companion, because the cooked bones can splinter, causing irritation to the stomach and intestines. Turkey bones can contribute to vomit, diarrhea, pancreatitis and other digestive tract problems.
Yes, cats and dogs can both have mashed or sweet potatoes. However, Thanksgiving potato dishes are often prepared with butter, cream, sugar, nuts, raisins or other additives that could cause digestive problems for your pet.
My top recommendation is to provide small volumes of cooked sweet potato without the skin or any additives. Sweet potato, boiled and without the skin contains 22 calories per ounce—medium-sized sweet potato is about 5.3 ounces—and is rich in fiber and antioxidants like beta carotene.Potato, boiled and without skin (i.e., white, Russet potato), contains more calories than sweet potato at 26 calories per ounce.
Cats and dogs can both enjoy small bits of bread rolls at Thanksgiving. Bread chunks can even be used to disguise medications or supplements, and make the process of administering such treatments more tolerable to the patient and owner. The bread itself should not be coated with butter, oil or spices. Even though your canine or feline companion can eat bread rolls, my top recommendation is to focus on vegetables or meat, instead of bread and other carbohydrates, when offering your pet Thanksgiving foods.
Yes, cats can eat corn kernels. But cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat in order to thrive. Corn as a significant portion of a cat’s meal isn’t appropriate based on its biological needs. My suggestion is to give your cat only cooked corn, as raw corn can harbor bacteria, molds or parasites that could lead to health problems. I also recommend that no more than one tablespoon of kernels removed from the cob be given to your feline companion.
Many cats and dogs eat canned or freshly cooked pumpkin as a fiber source as it can reduce colonic inflammation associated with diarrhea, help firm up soft stools and even provide greater stool bulk to benefit constipation. But pumpkin pie isn’t a dessert made exclusively of pure vegetable matter. It also has sugar, cream or milk, spices, flour, butter or lard. Other ingredients in the filling or crust could cause digestive tract upset in both cats and dogs, so even though pumpkin itself is good for your pet, pumpkin pie isn’t.
My top recommendation is to stick to the non-dessert form of pumpkin (canned or freshly cooked) when offering a Thanksgiving day treat to your canine or feline companion. Canned, unsalted pumpkin has 10 calories per ounce, contains nearly three grams of fiber per eight ounce (one cup) serving, and can help with canine and feline constipation and diarrhea.
Some drugs commonly given dogs have serious side effects. One group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID for short) is one of those drugs.
Last week a new client complained that her last veterinarian had been “drug-happy”-in fact, she’d “divorced” him over the issue. As prime example of his pill-popping profligacy, she explained that he’d insisted on putting both her dogs on a popular NSAID.
In case you’re not familiar with them, NSAIDs comprise the most popular class of drugs prescribed for pain in both humans and dogs. You probably know two of the most common NSAIDs, aspirin and ibuprofen, and might even know others. But the human versions of these drugs aren’t always safe for use in dogs at doses sufficient for relieving pain. That’s why veterinary science worked to develop several canine versions almost two decades ago.
Since then, these drugs have been the recipient of accolades and acrimony alike. It seems like nothing good can come without something bad…especially nothing new. Canine NSAIDs, as relative newcomers, have received an outsized share of criticism relative to older, stronger, and even more side effect-ridden drugs.
Well, that explains why my new client’s last vet was getting flak for being so fast and loose with these meds. It also explains why there’s so much scary information on the Web about drugs like Rimadyl® (carprofen), Metacam® (meloxicam), piroxicam, Deramaxx®, and Etogesic® (etodolac), among many others.
Now, I understand where these owners are coming from. Really, I do. Safely prescribing medication requires a careful hand. But here’s the thing: All medications have side effects, just like all pain relievers have side effects. So why should NSAIDs get any special attention?
Don’t get me wrong: I’m not saying these drugs are 100% safe. But they are too crucial for too many of our pets’ comfort to discount their use just because there’s a possibility that a problem will ensue.
Pets are living much longer these days, dogs in particular. And it’s not always the result of fancier surgeries, improved cancer care, and better nutrition. I can honestly say from my experience that pain-relieving NSAIDs have made the most significant dent in my canine patients’ quality of life and longevity by far.
Of course, these drugs come with warnings you should know about, ones which veterinarians have a moral and ethical duty to divulge in detail. This is necessary not just because you, the human and caretaker, have a right to make a thoughtful decision for your pets, but also because knowing the risks and side effects means you can minimize them.
Indeed, pet owners who are NOT prepared to identify side effects and intervene if necessary are those whose pets usually suffer the greatest consequences from using these drugs. In fact, I’ve never known even one of my patients to have suffered a severe reaction to any NSAID. All reactions have been minor and the drug was discontinued, changed, or reduced in dosage so that pets could achieve an appropriate safety profile and comfort level: a win-win.
That’s great, right? But do YOU know the basic facts about NSAIDs?
Side effects of NSAID primarily include vomiting, regurgitation, diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, and evidence of nausea (licking the lips and/or salivating).
Dark, tarry stools, overtly bloody stools, bloody vomitus, and vomitus with coffee ground-like material in it are all evidence of more severe gastritis and/or enteritis. Worst case scenarios here can include severe bleeding ulcers, though these almost always have early warning signs to help you prevent them.
Are There Really Hypoallergenic Dogs and Hypoallergenic Cats?
While we all believe that some dogs, e.g. poodles, don’t produce antigens to stimulate our allergies, let’s read this and find out what’s going on.
Day after day, allergy-suffering animal loverscomb breed descriptions in search of their Holy Grail: a hypoallergenic dog or cat — one that doesn’t produce sniffling, sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes, skin reactions or an asthma attack.
But what about breeds created to be hypoallergenic, such as Labradoodles, Goldendoodles and other Poodlemixes? They were bred with the idea that the Poodle’s curly (and supposedly hypoallergenic) coat would diminish the likelihood that they would cause allergies. Like any other animal, however, they vary in the amount of dander and allergen they produce. Reputable breeders don’t guarantee their animals will be hypoallergenic.
If you’re allergic but still want to add a pet to your family, these tips can help you find one that may be less likely to leave you sniffling, sneezing and wheezing.
Do a test run. To find out if a particular breed or hybrid sends your allergies into overdrive, Dr. Miller recommends visiting someone who has only that breed in his or her home and see if your symptoms flare. “If they don’t, that doesn’t mean that breed is OK for you, but it increases the likelihood that you might be able to live in harmony with that [type of] dog,” he says.
Look for certain features. Smaller animals and those that shed less tend to spread fewer allergens in their wake. But someone who is sensitive to a particular allergen may still react to it.
Watch out for lickers. “If you’re allergic to dog saliva and the dog is a licker, you’re likely to have issues with him,” Dr. Miller says.
Consider gender. If you have a mild allergy to cats but still want to adopt one, gender may be something to factor in when making your choice. Male cats, especially those who are not neutered, make more allergens than females.
How allergy sufferers respond to allergens varies, but a few simple strategies can help ease the burden. Many people find that taking medications or getting allergy shots helps them better tolerate the presence of animals. Also smart: having your pet groomed frequently, either by a professional or someone in the household who doesn’t have allergies.
One caveat from Dr. Miller: If your pet allergies cause asthma attacks, which can be dangerous, you’re better off not trying to live with a dog or cat.
Though it’s true that no animal is truly allergen free, there are breeds or hybrids that may be less likely to stir up sensitivities because of their type of coat or the amount of allergens they produce. Here are hypoallergenic dogs and hyperallergenic cats.
Dogs: Bedlington Terrier, Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested, Coton de Tulear, Goldendoodle, Irish Water Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, Labradoodle, Maltese, Maltipoo, Miniature Schnauzer, Toy or Miniature Poodle, Poochon, Portuguese Water Dog, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, or a Toy or Miniature Xoloitzcuintli.
Cats: Balinese, Bengal, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Javanese, LaPerm, Oriental Shorthair, Russian Blue,Siberian and Sphynx.
Here at PawNation, we have an overwhelming amount of love for dogs of all shapes and sizes, whether we know them or not. We want to shower them with attention and become best friends. However, we understand that there is a protocol to follow when meeting and greeting new dogs, and we want you to know it too. Keep reading to learn how to properly say hello to a dog and its owner while out and about.
Many people get excited when they see dogs and beeline right for them. However, you should always approach the canine’s owner before interacting with their dog. Ask permission before petting a dog, because you don’t know if it’s friendly or not. If they say no, respect that. The canine could be skittish around strangers and may lash out. The owner could be thinking of your own safety, so don’t get offended.
If you’re greeting a dog, either squat down to its level or stand straight. Squatting down puts you on the dog’s level, making it equal footing between both of you. Standing straight is the alpha position, but don’t stay in between the two and hover over the dog. This is a threatening position to canines and could lead to aggressive behavior.
Many of us go right for the head when we pet a dog, but that’s one thing you should be avoiding when greeting a strange dog. Reaching over the top of a dog’s head is intimidating and makes a dog feel uneasy. Instead, give a soft rub under the chin, the cheek or even the chest.
We know it’s tempting to stare deeply into those adorable puppy dog eyes, but try your best not to do it. Dogs view eye contact as a challenge and could become aggressive, so avoid doing it with a canine that you just met. You should look either at the owner or a neutral part of the dog’s body, like the chest or shoulders.
So you’ve successfully gained the dog’s attention and are lavishing it with scratches and rubs. That doesn’t mean you should be shoving your face in front of the dog’s face. Again, keep in mind that you’re a stranger to this dog. You wouldn’t be standing uncomfortably close to someone you just met with your face abnormally close to theirs, so don’t do it to an unfamiliar dog either. The canine could feel threatened by you invading its spaceand may lash out. Keep yourself safe by keeping your distance.
Is There Diabetes in Dogs?
Type I diabetes, known as diabetes mellitus, is the most common type of diabetes in dogs, but it can be prevented through diet and exercise.
Can dogs get diabetes? The simple answer is yes, they can. While the two are not conclusively linked, the surge in canine obesity corresponds to the rise in incidence of canine diabetes. Though there are two forms of diabetes — commonly known as sugar diabetes (diabetes mellitus) and water diabetes (diabetes insipidus) — and the first is by far the most frequently diagnosed in dogs.
Diabetes mellitus tends to affect dogs later in life, typically between the ages of six and nine, but the rate of incidence seems to be higher in female dogs. While there can be a genetic component, in the vast majority of cases, diabetes mellitus in dogs can be prevented through a combination of diet and exercise. Diabetes in dogs cannot be cured, but diagnosed early, diabetes can be managed in the same ways as in humans: through a modified diet, exercise, and insulin injections.
There are two major forms of diabetes in dogs, known colloquially by their identifiable sources, to wit, sugar and water. Since diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes, is by far the more common, that’s what we’ll focus on here. Put simply, diabetes mellitus in dogs is a condition in which a dog is unable to convert his food into the energy he needs.
In a bit more detail, dogs develop diabetes mellitus when the pancreas produces insufficient amounts of insulin. Insulin helps to convert proteins in dog food into glucose. Glucose is a sugar that provides energy to all parts of a dog’s body. When a dog has diabetes mellitus, the excess sugar is voided in the urine. Over time, dogs with diabetes can experience vision loss and an increase in kidney problems. Fortunately, diabetes mellitus in dogs can be both prevented and managed.
The rarer form of canine diabetes, known as water diabetes or diabetes insipidus, is usually related to the brain, kidneys, or a failure of communication between them. In dogs, diabetes insipidus arises from a dog’s inability to retain water and is usually caused by head trauma or by faults in the pituitary gland or in the kidneys.
Changes in appetite and frequency of urination are the primary symptoms of both sugar and water diabetes in dogs. Food plays a major role in canine diabetes. Because the dog’s pancreas is not producing enough insulin, the brain is tricked into thinking that the dog is starving. Thus, a diabetic dog may overcompensate by eating more or by being hungry more often.
Hyperglycemia in dogs, or the excess in blood sugar levels, means that a dog with diabetes will also urinate much more frequently. Just as insufficient energy drives a dog to eat more, increased urination also leads to increased thirst. Along with appetite changes and frequent urination, dogs with diabetes will experience decreased energy as the condition progresses.
Left untreated, diabetes in dogs can lead to widespread system failures, with the eyes and kidneys being the first victims. Dogs with diabetes are at increased risk for developing cataracts in the eyes and eventually blindness. Over time, the failure to filter blood sugar may lead to enlarged kidneys and urinary tract infections.
While there is no conclusive link, dogs who are overweight or obese tend to be diagnosed with diabetes more frequently than those who adhere to a disciplined diet and regular exercise. When symptoms of diabetes in dogs appear, a veterinarian can diagnose the condition in two primary ways: through blood tests and urinalysis. In pronounced cases, levels of sugar in the blood and urine will be noticeably higher.
Can diabetes in dogs be reversed?
Once diagnosed, diabetes in dogs cannot be cured, but it can be managed in the same ways as it is in humans. For dogs, these diabetes management strategies, under the supervision of a veterinarian, include a modified diet, regular exercise, and insulin injections. Dogs diagnosed with diabetes will require strict treatment for the remainder of their lives.
Some dog breeds seem to experience a higher rate of developing diabetes than others. Breeds believed to be genetically predisposed to canine diabetes include the Beagle, Bichon Frise, Dachshund, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Keeshond, Miniature Pinscher, Schnauzer (Standard and Miniature), Poodle, Puli, Samoyed, Spitz, and certain Terrier breeds (Australian, Cairn, and Fox). Genetic predisposition is only an increased likelihood, not an eventuality.
In dogs that are not genetically predisposed, preventing diabetes is a simpler process than treatment. A regular, well-portioned diet along with regular, if not daily, exercise are key to preventing the development of diabetes in dogs. Avoid giving your dog table scraps, especially around the fall holidays.
A lifetime of an unbalanced diet and insufficient exercise can lead to overtaxed kidneys andpancreatitis, both of which have been causally linked to diabetes mellitus in dogs. Diabetes in dogs is not a rapid onset condition, but the culmination of a process as a dog reaches middle and old age. Over the course of your dog’s life, a veterinarian can help you determine appropriate meal portion sizes tailored to your dog’s breed or mix; size; and age.
Do you live with a diabetic dog?
Among dogs, regardless of breed, females are at higher risk for diabetes, especially as they age. Spaying female dogs can reduce the risk that hormones released during the estrous cycle do not interfere with insulin production.


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Share with each other when, where, and how often you plan on meeting.
*TIP: It is best to plan on meeting weekly, but have the flexibility to move or cancel meetings when necessary.
Each group member should make a clear, verbal commitment to engaging with the group and prioritizing the group's time together for the next six months.
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Yay, it’s here! The list of my top thrifting finds from the past year.
This list is not based on anything scientific, like reader favorites or highest value to price paid ratio (is that a thing?). Nope, it is purely the finds that me, myself and I liked the most. And ended up using the most.
My very favorite item I found this year, hands down, is George, my 1937 green Royal typewriter.
He turns my head every single time I pass by him!
My Buddy L Zoo truck that I found at the Country Living Fair comes in a close second.
A little McCoy mixing bowl, in the prettiest shade of pink, is another favorite.
And while we’re on a pink kick, this Boston pencil sharpener that I pried off the wall at an estate sale is pretty darn cool.
The vintage Murray tricycle named Trixie that I found at a barn sale is a classic.
A pair of vintage porch planters plucked from a church rummage sale stayed on my porch all summer and well into fall. I didn’t want them to crack, so they are currently living in my garage to protect them.
This 1937 Children’s book of dogs has the cutest dog images in it! I scanned images from it that you can download HERE.
I was surprised to find this McCoy blue bird planter at a yard sale. I’ve eyed them at antique stores, so was happy to find one for a dollar. It’s deals like these that keep me on the prowl.
I found this wooden toy barn at an estate sale this summer and it’s been all over my house. For Christmas it served as a home for my nativity set.
and my Kodak Duaflex III are two examples.
Well, hope you enjoyed my list of favorite thrifting finds for 2013.
I hope to be able to get out and do more thrifting in the coming months. I’m sort of at the mercy of the thrift store Gods at this point in the year. Can’t wait for the snow to thaw and the yard sales to kick in.
Those are some Fantastic Finds! Oh how I love finding secondhand gems for not much money at all!
Great stuff, that typewriter is amazing. I’ve never seen one that color, gorgeous!
Just don’t be surprised if one day your green typewriter is gone. I can travel all the way from Texas you know…just kidding! I do love your finds!
what fun finds Pam!! The pink pencil sharpener is my favorite!!
I collect McCoy too and love it, OH, if they could only talk:) The typewriter is gorgeous!
That typewriter would be number one on my list too! I remember when you found it. I’m not a collector or normally a lover of typewriters at all but if I found one in that color, it would definitely be coming home with me!
I love all your finds. You have such talent at finding the best stuff. My fav’s of your fav’s is of course George, the red truck and the blue bird.
That typewriter is at the top of my list too, fabulous! I think I need to shop where you shop.
They are all great finds…I love all of them. The typewriter is fantastic. I dream with one similar to that, pink would be just perfect.
LOVE them all but my favorite is the typewriter.
Love the green typewriter, McCoy bird vase and those vintage dog images. What great finds! Best wishes for the New Year!
and would love for you to come join the party!
Oh, the thrill of the hunt is what I adore. Isn’t it exciting to never know what you might find? It is an addiction and I am such a junkie! Pam, I can tell we would have a lot of fun together, but unfortunately, our tastes are too similar and we would be reaching for the same things. I would hate to have to knock you down, LOL, Love all your finds. That bird is just up my alley, have a bowl in blue and a sharpener in red. Yep, we both have such good taste. Hang in there, winter is not only cold, but we have to wait for the yard sales.
Lol. Actually I probably donate about as often as I buy from the thrift stores. It’s just a revolving door of 90’s decor traded in for more vintage looking stuff 🙂 I use most of the stuff to decorate with though.
Pam, I get teary every time I see your green typewriter–my grandmother had the same one on her desk, where she typed up the Badger Amateur Baseball Stats to several WI newspapers. I always dreamed of inheriting it, but before I knew it, it had been dragged to the dump along with all the Dresden Christmas ornaments. Makes me queasy just thinking about it. I am considering moving to OH just for a chance at the awesome vintage goodies available!! IL has nothing like your marvelous finds!
Definitely awesome finds! That green typewriter is absolutely awesome. I’ve never ever seen anything like that style. I can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for you this year! The estate sales have officially just stopped in West MI too. I’ll have to find other ways to feed the addiction until spring time . Hugs!
Love, love all of these. And I was not at all surprised to see that typewriter at the top of the page. It is just grand. Happy New Year!
We must like the same things, because I LOVE every single thing in this post! I adore that little bluebird planter, and that has got to be the cutest typewriter I have ever seen! I have never seen a green one, it is awesome. Happy New Year!
I so love your style ~ I’m so glad that I found you my new friend!
Merciful heavens, I’m salivating over every single one of these finds. That mixing bowl…I’ve never seen anything like it. And the typewriter has to go in a vintage find Hall of Fame somewhere. I was at an auction last week that had a lot of those Buddy L vintage cars…they were going for upwards of $100+! So if you paid less than $99, you got a deal!
Oh yes….all great finds! Love, love, love that typewriter!!
These finds make me smile, I love your Royal typewriter, but what really touched me is all of the McCoy you’ve collected. My grandmother collected this as well. Happy New Year Pam! It was so great meeting you this year at CLF!
Looks like we’ve got similar taste — and we’ve both pried pencil sharpeners off of walls at estate sales! 🙂 I assume you got permission, too?
Great finds! I especially love that typewriter!
I would love to find a typewriter like that. A fantastic find! I really love that little blue bird planter too.
I can’t wait until the Spring when our yard sales start up again. Until then, it’s off to the Thrift store I go. Happy 2014!
LOVE, love, love all your thrifting finds, but if I had to pick my absolute fave, it would probably be your little red truck. SO cute! Looking forward to seeing what you can’t resist in 2014.
I can;t pass up a great old camera either! I have about 10 now and just love them! You sure found some fantastic things! That green typewriter is glorious!
My favorite would be the green typewriter too, but I love it all. You are good at finding interesting items.
You sure found some treasures, Pam. Love that typewriter!!
Pam, thank yo uso much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! I always love finding people who share the same passion as I do and it’s one of the main things that keeps me going- and made me want to videos.
Your blog is AWESOME!! I’ve been bouncing around from page to page here this morning and know I’ll be spending (a lot) more time here today and in the future.
Thank you for your beautiful blog, I’m happy to “meet” you!!!


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While pregnant and breastfeeding, it’s important for you to consume a wide range of foods, including the major allergens, to expose your baby before she ever eats food on her own. Genetic and environmental factors during early life play a key role in the training, programming, and maturation of the immune system. A well-trained immune system is better equipped to fight infections later in life and reduce the risk of allergies.
No convincing evidence exists that you should avoid or limit major allergens during pregnancy or breastfeeding in order to reduce the risk of allergies in your baby. In fact, the opposite is true. Restricting your diet may adversely affect maternal and fetal nutrition because exposing the immune system to the “offending” foods can actually help the body learn to tolerate them. Complete avoidance will prevent the immune system from learning that these foods are not actually harmful. The bottom line: eat a varied diet to train your growing baby’s immune system from the start.
Now is not the time to restrict certain foods (unless of course you yourself are allergic), as no correlation has been shown between moms avoiding foods and allergies in their children. Plus, you need the full range of nutrients to grow a healthy baby!
The best step you can take to reduce allergies is to breastfeed your baby exclusively for six months. The antibodies, nutrients and various health-protecting substances found in breast milk help promote the development of a balanced intestinal flora, protect against infections and boost your baby’s immune system (among many other benefits).
Focus on foods like low-mercury oily fish (salmon and sardines), algae (seaweed and kelp), pasteurized dairy from grass fed cows or fortified with DHA, and nuts and seeds (especially walnuts, chia, and flax seeds). If you’re having a hard time incorporating these foods into your diet, check with your doctor about taking a supplement. Either way, your baby’s developing immune system will reap the benefits of omega-3 and DHA during development in utero and as he continues to mature in infancy.
Probiotics are live, non-pathogenic microorganisms that have shown to be beneficial to the gut or immune system. They are found in some fermented foods such as live-cultured yogurt or supplements. Prebiotics are indigestible fiber compounds that “feed” beneficial intestinal bacteria. Breast milk is rich in prebiotics, so your baby is getting plenty if you are breastfeeding. You can boost your own intake by eating bananas, garlic, onions, leeks, and tomatoes. Oligosaccharide prebiotics, found in some of these foods, are thought to support your immune system.
Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke may increase your baby’s risk for allergic diseases and food allergies. In general, it is recommended to avoid any form of tobacco exposure during pregnancy and during childhood and beyond.
Introducing solid foods at approximately 6 months, when your baby’s digestive tract and immune system have had more time to mature, may help to decrease the risk of developing allergies (see Introducing solids: Signs of Readiness for a full explanation). The latest research now suggests that you can introduce known allergens to your child’s diet early to help reduce the incidence of developing allergies. This means that when your baby exhibits the signs of developmental readiness to eat solid foods at around six months (but not before), major allergens can be included alongside safe, already well-tolerated first foods, unless otherwise indicated by physician.

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text: A prolific composer of symphonic and chamber music, Ludwig van Beethoven only created one opera over the course of his entire career. Nevertheless, his Fidelio, which he continued to revise for a decade after its original premiere, includes much of the stirring music for which he is famous. As Leonore, the devoted wife on a mission to save her beloved, soprano Adrianne Pieczonka fearlessly tackles the role’s challenging vocal demands. Tenor Klaus Florian Vogt is Florestan, her imprisoned husband, and brings a penetrating urgency to his performance. Veteran bass-baritones Falk Struckmann and Greer Grimsley play the warm-hearted jailer Rocco and the menacing prison warden Don Pizarro, respectively, alongside Hanna-Elisabeth Müller and David Portillo as a pair of on-again-off-again young lovers. Conductor Sebastian Weigle is on the podium for this uplifting tale of the triumph of love over unjust oppression.

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I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone on here a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY, HAPPY, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
From my house to yours..... Cheers everyone!
Merry Christmas Dan! All the best in the new year.
Right Back At You! And everyone else here!!!
Cheers Merry Christmas & Happy HoliDAZE!!
Wish everyone gets to enjoy the festive holidays, Merry Christmas to you all!
Merry Christmas Dan!!! And Merry Christmas to every member reading this!!!!
Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. This year has bee great and I hope next year is even better for all. Lest I forget Happy Boxing Day to all.
A good buddy of mine, after a day of herding a gaggle of kids on toboggans used the following wish that also resonates : "Peace, Love and Eggnog"


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EARTH’S RESOURCES Earth’s Natural Resources Natural resources are useful things that we can find on the Earth. Natural resources are important to living things, including us! Some examples of natural resources are water, land, and air. Water Water is natural resource that people and animals use. They drink water in order to survive. Plants also need water to grow. Water is a resource that will never run out thanks to the Earth’s water cycle! Soil Soil is a natural resource that plants need. Plants grow in soil. If plants did not grow, animals would not have anything to eat! © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Air People, plants, and animals use AIR and need it to live. Air is a resource that never runs out on Earth! Rocks Rocks are natural resources too! Rocks are nonliving things found on Earth. Rocks come in many shapes and sizes. Some animals, such as bats, use rocks for their homes. People use rocks for many different reasons too. When you go to the beach, that sand you walk on is made up of tiny pieces of broken rock. Minerals What are minerals? Minerals are natural resources found in rocks and soil. Minerals are nonliving things. People use minerals for many different reasons. Example: We use minerals to make pencils. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.


text: Choosing the right Kydex holster for 1911 w Rail is not a simple task, so you should better bet on craftsmanship and quality that is proven by years. With quality holster, you can rely on your self-defense setup in every situation and your gun will have a safe shelter for a lifetime. Our offer includes 9 1911 w Rail Kydex concealed carry and duty holsters from traditional European holster producers, known for their quality materials and hand crafted manufacture. Holsters above are made of high quality thermoplastic Kydex material and they are resistant to dirt, scratches, rough use and weather conditions, while holding its shape for safe use forever. 1911 w Rail Kydex holsters are custom made for this gun model for perfect fit and smooth draw and allows you to wear your gun in comfortable and safety way. You can choose between IWB, OWB, Ankle, Cross Draw, Drop Leg, Duty, Light & Laser, Magazine & Ammo, Molle, Paddle, Shoulder and Small of Back holster designs for 1911 w Rail. See all holster designs for 1911 w Rail.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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Hi guys, I know the answer to this question is obvious, but I thought I'd check here just to be sure. It's my understanding that the specific gravity of all liquid malt extract -- regardless of the style -- is about 1.036. Hence, one pound of liquid malt extract added to one gallon of water yields 1.036 or 36 gravity points per pound per gallon. Dry malt extract is supposed to be about 1.042 or 42 gravity points per pound per gallon. Is this true for the cans of Mr. Beer liquid malt extract as well?
I decided to try making a hop extract after trying some Sierra Nevada "Hop Hunter" which utilized a steam collected hop extract. I put 1 oz. of Equinox hops in 750 ml of vodka and let it sit in the dark for 2.5 weeks. I would check on it and swirl it once every day or so. The result at the end was pretty startling. The aroma of the hops came out intensely. Equinox has a citrus aroma and to the blind nose the extract smells like orange juice. After straining into a brown bottle I poured myself a teaspoon of the chartreuse colored tincture and it was mouth-puckeringly bitter. So I have to say that this experiment worked out well. Now I just have to figure out how best to use it for a dry-hop replacement (most likely at bottling time). It should take only a small amount to work.
I have heard it a few times about many of our brewers boiling the wort for some time. The Coopers brewery works really hard to make our Mr. Beer malt match certain characteristics and one of them is color. They have a proprietary water extraction process that uses minimal heat to minimize any color change. By boiling, you will be making the final product a bit darker than what we wanted the final product to be and muting the hop flavor some and killing the aroma completely (well almost.) In our basic refill instructions, we simply state to boil water first, then add the brewing extract. This will allow full dissolve of the malt solids that are contained in the brewing extract. With that said, many of our advanced brewers may CHOOSE to boil and that is what Mr. Beer is about. Choice. For new brewers that may not know about all things brewing, I just wanted to throw that tidbit of information out there. Ok, you advanced brew guys, fill in all the great details!

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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I have a confession. I love bread.
Any kind of bread : White, multigrain, loaves, buns, sweet and savoury. You name it, I love it. Not good for the waist. but SO good for the tummy. haha of course, there is an abundance of bread here in aussieland. But honestly, what is better than baking your own bread? You could add anything you want into the dough, any combination! And there is something about seeing it rise and proof and punching out the air before kneading it. Therapeutic. Awesome.
one of my favourite breads is no doubt garlic bread. The buttery-garlicky goodness when you bite into the bread could just put a smile on my face every single time. I came across this recipe while recipe searching, and I love the way it’s called. Monkey bread. Just sounds so playful. I’ve seen other recipes of monkey breads, and most of them are sweet ones with cinnamon sugar. So I was thrilled when I saw this parmesan-garlic one!
I loved the whole process. From mixing the dough, watching it rise, cutting it into smaller pieces, dipping it into butter and coating it with the parmesan garlic mixture. Doesn’t it already sound yummy?After making this, now I wanna try making the sweet one. hmm.
So I urge you all to start trying making your own bread. I’ve failed a few times before, and they turned out to be really dense, but they were still yummy! Nothing beats freshly baked bread, and having the whole house smell of it! You will not only enjoy the process, but also enjoy the end product! I don’t think there is anything better than that.
It turned out a little darker than I hoped, but it was still super yummy : warm, crusty, cheesy, buttery and garlicky!
1) In your stand mixer bowl, pour one cup warm water. Add your yeast and mix. After a minute or two, add your sugar and mix well and let stand for 5 minutes.
2) Add salt, then while mixing, gradually add your flours. Use a scraper to push the mass into the bread hooks and let it run 5-6 minutes, until a firmish dough has formed. Let the dough stand for 15 minutes, then knead another 2-3 minutes, until the dough’s “skin” is slightly shiny. Remove to an oiled bowl, cover, and let your dough rise for an hour.
3) Mix cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Melt your butter in a small saucepan and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
4) Turn out your dough onto a very lightly floured board and here comes the fun part! Pull out about a tablespoon of dough and form a ball. I ended up with about 30 pieces. Dip into the butter, then dip into the cheese mix, rubbing the mix around the entire piece.
5) Place in your buttered bundt pan. Continue until your dough has been used up, filling the pan evenly and flatly. Let the dough rise another 15-20 minutes, until about doubled. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top of the bread is browning.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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This Anti-corrosion Epoxy Coating is a plant applied thick epoxy layer on pipe’s internal surface for internal corrosion protection, reducing friction costs and compression costs.
UKRTRUBOIZOL’s Anti-corrosion epoxy coating protects oil and water pipelines from internal corrosion while operation, storage and transportation.
Additionally, UKRTRUBOIZOL’s Anti-corrosion coating makes a “glass-like” smooth and clean internal surface of the pipe that results in a friction and turbulence reduction, flow efficiency increasing.
It is used for pipelines: oil, water (potable, technical, sea), aviation fuel, etc.
Excellent long term pipeline’s internal corrosion protection while operation, storage and transportation.
Operating temperature range from – 40°C to + 120°C.
Can be applied on pipes from 89 mm to 1020 mm in diameter.
Recommended thicknesses 300 – 350 microns and it may vary (100 to 1000 microns) to meet unique project specifications and performance requirements.
Allows to increase pipeline’s throughput and decrease operational and construction costs.
Coating has great field bending characteristics maintaining its properties.
It meets the requirements of Ukrainian and Russian State standards and other.


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The first formal chapter of Dual Citizens is really quite good. He begins where all thoughtful discussions of the church’s role in the world should begin, and that is with the question of corporate worship on the Lord’s Day. He has a true Reformed focus on the importance of Word and sacrament (p. 8). He has all the right suspicions about America’s entertainment culture, and notes how the seepage into the church has become a flood. He understands and promotes Calvin’s view of preaching — “In fact, Paul insists that when the saints hear Christ preached, they are actually hearing Christ Himself preaching” (p. 13).
Most surprisingly to me, Stellman outlines the elements of what a worship service ought to be (it is far more than “singing about God” (p. 8), and argues that it ought to contain the five elements of a covenant renewal worship service — call to worship, confession and cleansing, consecration, communion, and comission. On this point, he footnotes Jeff Myers’ book The Lord Service, All in all, this was a fine chapter.
There was one point of difference, which, as far as this chapter went, wasn’t that big a deal. But I suspect it is one of those watershed issues, one that will drive much of hte discussion through the rest of the book, and so I should mention it here. Stellman and I would agree that worship equips the saints of God for their pilgrimage on this earth. We differ on the nature of the pilgrims’ responsibilities along the way.
“My aim in this chapter, therefore, is to call into question the American church’s desire to avoid the obscurity and lack of popular appeal with which Jesus Himself was seemingly plagued” (p. 4).
But Jesus was not executed by the authorities for being a nobody. The rulers of Jerusalem executed Him because they were envious, and they were envious of His enormous appeal to the crowds. And I should mention here that we cannot appeal to the old preachers’ chesnut on the fickleness of crowds, re Palm Sunday and the “crucify Him” crowd. Those were plainly different mobs, the first gathered by the Holy Spirit and the second by certain first century community organizers.
“In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another” (Luke 12:1).
“And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus” (Luke 5:19).
“And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases” (Luke 6:17).
“For he knew that for envy they had delivered him” (Matt 27:18).


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Members of the Illinois Senate approved term limits for both the Senate President and the Minority leader of the chamber on Thursday.
State Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton), who supported the action, said this is a common-sense step to take that places additional checks to ensure democracy is working for the people of Illinois.
The measure is imposed by Senate Rule, which has the effect of law in the Senate. Future attempts to alter term limits would require a public vote by the Senate.
The adoption of the rule is effective immediately and limits senate leadership to five two-year terms, or 10 years. It does not have to go to the House or the governor for approval.
Laid-off steelworkers soon may be receiving some relief. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law Monday a measure sponsored by State Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton) and State Representative Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville) that will extend the unemployment benefits for laid-off steel workers.
Since April 2015, the Granite City Works plant has faced a temporary closure leading to layoffs of more than 2,000 employees. While the plant is running at partial capacity now, many of those who are still laid-off are facing another holiday season with no paycheck.
Current Illinois law provides unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks during a one-year period. The legislation that was signed into law extends unemployment benefits for steelworkers, who were laid off between April 1, 2015, and the effective date of the bill, which is immediate.
Under the proposed legislation, workers are eligible if they have been laid off from a steel manufacturer, have exhausted their unemployment benefits and are not receiving federal benefits.
The Illinois Department of Employment security will administer the program to extend the benefits.
State Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton) and State Representative Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) have been awarded the Friend of the Industry Award by the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association for their work on the Safe Roads Amendment that voters approved in November.
The Friend of the Industry Award is the highest honor bestowed by the IRTBA. It is awarded to individuals whose dedication and accomplishments reflect the professionalism and commitment of the transportation design and construction industry.
"Senator Bill Haine and Representative Brandon Phelps were not only the chief sponsors of the legislation that allowed the Safe Roads Amendment to get on the ballot, but they took it a step further and publicly advocated for the measure," said Mike Sturino, president & CEO of the IRTBA.
The amendment prevents revenues from the state’s road fund from being used for purposes unrelated to transportation. It also creates a lockbox for funds that are dedicated to transportation and prevents a governor from sweeping the road fund for something else.
The Friend of Industry Award is given only upon the recognition by the President and Board of Directors of the Association for truly outstanding achievement.
"The road building industry has not had a higher priority than creating a lockbox for The Road Fund, and these two legislators deserve recognition for their efforts that made that goal a reality," said David Rock, chairman of the IRTBA.
Over the past 10 years, $6 billion has been swept from the road funds leading to insufficient funding to ensure Illinois’ roads are repaired and keep the state’s infrastructure up to date.
The measure, House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 36, more commonly referred to as the Safe Roads Amendment, was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.
As the United States steel industry continues to suffer, the impacts have been heavy hitting throughout the metro-east.
Over the past year, the Granite City Works plant has faced a temporary closure leading layoffs of almost 2,000 employees. While the plant is running at partial capacity now, many of those who are still laid off are facing their second winter with no pay check.
Many have attributed this issue to the dumping of Chinese steel into the U.S. economy, thereby causing U.S. companies to use Chinese steel in construction projects.
State Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton) has filed a resolution in the Illinois Senate calling on Congress and President-elect Donald Trump to commit to using American-made steel if a national building plan becomes law.
One of the first things President-elect Donald Trump proposed was putting people to work building roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects across this country. Haine’s resolution calls on the President-elect to do this by stopping the imports and using American made steel in any national building plant.
Senator Haine is also leading the initiative with an online petition. Those interested in signing the petition to urge Congress to use American-Made steel can sign on at www.SenatorHaine.com.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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text: Down Under Support (DUS) The DUS is a convenient, lightweight support solution for field firing. It attaches around almost any sling that has webbing/leather between 1" and 1.5" wide. Built from Cordura that is bonded to the backing, and then laser cut to the correct shape. This means there is no stitching or seams to wear out or break. DUS combines the idea of a sling/rear bag, and the super stiff webbing sections at the back of slings. Because its adjustable for stiffness, you can custom fit it to your needs. You can attach it to the sling and secure it to the sling hardware if you like. Even if you dont have a bottom mount sling on your stock, you can still attach the DUS to a stud with just a swivel if you like, no sling needed. Features: -Weight 1.5oz -Length 6.5" -Adjustable stiffness -Stationary or movable on the sling once installed Easy to install/remove, ultra light, variable stiffness, in-expensive. Whats not to like about the Down Under? The Triad Down Under Support is a proprietary product of Triad Tactical, manufactured in the USA.


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At first, newly qualified nurses can feel more financially confused than they did at university. There may be more outlay on expensive purchases, like monthly travel passes, and the costs of moving to a new area. This is on top of starting to repay student overdrafts and other debts.
That’s why we’ve created a new online Money Guide, designed to help you navigate the world of post-graduate finance once you’ve qualified.
This comprehensive guide helps you understand the wide range of financial support available to you and how to access the support faster.
We want newly qualified nurses to feel better equipped, sooner, by reducing the distraction of financial worries – allowing you to concentrate on caring for patients and developing your career.
The guide will help members maximise their income, reduce their outgoings, and provide practical advice on how to avoid the many money pitfalls newly qualified nurses can experience along the way.
Topics include: affordable housing, graduate accounts, budgeting, and student debt.
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industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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I’ve been feeling a bit unsure about what to review lately, but it kind of hit me earlier today that something so vital in my routine has been left mostly unmentioned. Today, I’m talking about my current go-to lip balm, which is the Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm (with Vitamin E and Peppermint). At Boots, you can find this for £3.99, so it’s not the most expensive lip balm I’ve seen within the drugstore range of the market. This line of lip balms features other flavours, including the pomegranate one which I own, but haven’t opened yet. The caps of the other flavours are different colours, and as far as I’m aware, are not tinted, although please feel free to correct me – I don’t want to open my pomegranate flavour yet, as I don’t want to break the seal on it just to check.
I have to admit, I’ve seen this lip balm talked about on YouTube and on blogs for a very long time now, and I kind of just raised my eyebrow at it when I first started using it. So starting with my first impression, I found myself extremely skeptical and almost unimpressed. The tingly menthol sensation is present when you apply the balm over your lips, but for the first week that I used the balm, I didn’t really see a difference on my lips. They didn’t feel dry for a while after I applied it, but they didn’t feel any improvement either later on throughout the day. I reviewed a few years ago the E.L.F. Soothing Lip Balm and how great it was as my intense night time lip balm (it’s no longer in my routine after such a long time, I also accidentally crushed it, and was very upset with myself about that), so with that experience still in my memory, I was disappointed the balm didn’t perform more like that.
However, I’ve been using this lip balm for a few months, and instead of jumping to conclusions, I stuck it out and tried this out long-term. My opinion of the lip balm has changed since I first started using it. One of the things I have discovered from this balm is that where many people didn’t like the E.L.F. Soothing Lip Balms for how ‘greasy’ or liquidy they felt on the lips and not good for day-time, this lip balm is my daytime equivalent.
Over time, I’ve realised that the hydration on my lips is much more gradual. I feel the hydration build up throughout the day as I reapply this product as my lips need it – which works well for me on any day I’m not wearing lip products. This isn’t the type of lip balm to use if you’re struggling with very chapped dry lips and hoping for a dramatic and quick recovery. This is a lip balm that from my experience, will hydrate your lips, but maintains your lip’s condition rather than being a rescue product. I suppose if I were to sum this product up with a word, it would be the word “subtle”. Not including the tingly peppermint sensation, that to me is more artificial for the customer to think something majorly impactful is happening than really is the case.
I know for some people, that last sentence can be the turn-off for a product – but I think this is a lip product almost everyone can use because it doesn’t go to extremes. I was initially disappointed by this, as described in my first impression earlier, but over time, I’ve realised this is a blessing I just didn’t see at the time. I want to write a separate post about this at some point, but my tldr in regards to this product is that subtle and progressive results are more valuable than they might appear, and sudden results, while great in the short term, may just be that, short term. I will write a more thoughtful post about this at some point, I just need to organise my thoughts before I rant it all here.
Moving back to the product itself, as I discussed my experience before talking about the product, which is in reverse order to my normal approach to writing, I want to talk about the packaging and the balm in itself. If you’re already familiar with this product, this will go without saying, but the product is kept inside of a twist-up tube, with a snap on cap. The balm is clear and appears transparent on the lips – only a minor sheen on the lips indicates that it is there.
Personally, I really like the twist-up tube packaging, and the lip balm fills up at least 70% of the tube, if not more. When I twist my product all the way to the bottom of the tube that I can, I’m looking down deep near the bottom of the tube – hence why I’m reviewing it now before I run out and lose the opportunity. I can’t express how much I appreciate that Burt’s Bees (or the Clorox Company to refer to their parent company) didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to fill more of the tube with well – not the lip balm itself. It frustrates me to no end when companies manipulate or under fill their products to avoid giving you as much as possible. That Walker’s crisps effect where half the bag is air – you know what I mean?
The balm itself is very smooth, although it did have a gritty layer at the start. I think this is what made me have a really poor impression to start with, but after a week or two of working down the initial layer, the balm is smoother, and a lip bit more… ‘greasy’? It’s not the word I’m looking for, but it gives it the slip that makes it glide over the lips, but is by no means heavy, clumpy or unpleasant from my experience. Feel free to suggest a more appropriate word, I simply can’t find one fits the meaning I’m trying to convey.
Over the past few months that I’ve been using this lip balm, I’ve found that because I make several applications throughout the day and evening, I have worked through this a lot faster than I do with most other lip balms. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing is really down to your personal perspective, but for me, this isn’t a bad thing. I feel very guilty when I can’t use up products and have to waste them, but I’m not working through this so fast it feels like my money invested is disappearing quickly. Speaking of monetary cost, this lip balm is also relatively cheap and for most people, affordable. I find myself not wanting to spend more than £5.00 on a lip balm – at risk of it being not worth the money, but this lip balm is cheaper and also just worth the money.
From my longer term experiences, my only real gripe is potential build up of gunk in the centre of the balm where the twist up insert attaches to the base inside the tube. On days I’ve applied this when my lipstick has worn down but is still there on the lips but barely visible, I see it wear off onto the balm and sometimes get inside the central area I described earlier. Twisting the product all the way down usually pushes a lot of the gunk back onto the balm where I can clean it off, but from working through the lip balm to where I can see the twist-up mechanism when looking into the tube, there is a build-up of gunk which leaves me uneasy about bacteria being able to breed there. The same thing happens when my lips are dry and flaky, so I find myself carefully observing for any strays threads, flakes of my lips that get stuck into the balm. I don’t blame Burt’s Bees for this though, this is just the drawback of the twist-up tube packaging, but it’s one I happened to pay attention to while using this specific lip balm.
Overall though, this is actually a really great lip product and one I can see myself repurchasing down the line – when I finally use up my stash of lip balms. I want to drop an affiliate link *here*, as I am surprisingly passionate about this lip balm, in spite of my first impression. I’m considering starting the pomegranate flavour next and actually see if it’s tinted or not for myself. So I may review it separately, although I can see myself mention it briefly elsewhere instead.
Thank you for taking the time to read what has turned into an extremely long review. I can’t express my gratitude enough for taking time out of your day to read it. I hope it was informative, and if you have any questions, or would like me to clarify something, please leave a comment and I’ll respond as soon as I see it. In the mean time, I hope you are happy and healthy, and I will write a new post soon.
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industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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Trick or Treat... :: kmooney :: Original Poetry :: Write. Learn. Share.
A spiritual guise, a flesh tapestry.
A family's cursed plasmic monstrosity.
Conspicuously disguised as the world wants me to be.
Now a nightmare of disappointment and fright.
Go through gyrations without words ever said.
I look in the mirror but nobody's there.
I lurk in the dark, avoid the light.
I am a shadow, a wisp of cold air.
Turn a corner and I might be there.
I'd shed my skin if only I could.
I invoke anonymity with makeup and hair.
I haunt my oppressors, terrorize their sleep.
I am fraught with transgressions, its retributions I seek.
I'm fed up with teachers that do more than teach.
In perpetual transition, my soul left behind.
I'm on a different frequency, shouting out loud.
Those I'm around can't stand to be near me.
Everyone looks and peers right through me.
Its the gawking and staring that always gets to me.
My parents don't beat me, mistreat me or speak to me.
They'd rather ignore me, deplore me than adore me.
The thoughts and emotions a lost soul has to bear.
I live in most households just trying to survive.
A vision worth seeing, a conspicuous reckoning.
When you ring certain doorbells expect the worst.
Ghosts may be after more than candy it seems.
A spirit can mess with your hopes and dreams.
Is all too familiar this Halloween.
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industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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Background: Tumor necrosis factor-stimulated gene-6 (TSG-6), an anti-inflammatory protein, was shown to be localized in the neointima of injury-induced rat arteries. However, the modulatory effect of TSG-6 on atherogenesis has not yet been reported.
Methods: We aimed to evaluate the atheroprotective effects of TSG-6 on human endothelial cells (HECs), human monocyte-derived macrophages (HMDMs), human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) in vitro, and aortic lesions in apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice, along with its expression levels in coronary lesions and plasma from patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Results: TSG-6 was abundantly expressed in HECs, HMDMs, and HASMCs in vitro. TSG-6 significantly suppressed cell proliferation and lipopolysaccharide-induced up-regulation of monocyte chemotactic protein-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, and vascular adhesion molecule-1 in HECs. TSG-6 significantly suppressed inflammatory M1 phenotype, and suppressed oxidized low-density lipoprotein-induced foam cell formation associated with down-regulation of CD36 and acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase-1 in HMDMs. In HASMCs, TSG-6 significantly suppressed migration and proliferation, but increased collagen-1 and collagen-3 expressions. Four-week-infusion of TSG-6 into ApoE-/- mice significantly retarded the development of aortic atherosclerotic lesions with decreased vascular inflammation, monocyte/macrophage, and SMC contents and increased collagen fibers. In addition, it decreased peritoneal M1 macrophages with down-regulation of inflammatory molecules, and lowered plasma total cholesterol levels. In CAD patients, plasma TSG-6 levels were significantly increased and TSG-6 was highly expressed in the fibrous cap within coronary atherosclerotic plaques.
Conclusions: These results suggest that TSG-6 contributes to the prevention and stability of atherosclerotic plaques. Thus, TSG-6 may serve as a novel therapeutic target for CAD.


text: Whether your interests lay in nature, sports, history or cultural events, Putnam County has something for everyone. Rolling hills, lush green meadows, sparkling lakes, reservoirs and ponds offer the visitor year round activities. Opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and camping as well as kayaking and golf await you. Perhaps skiing and snowboarding during winter months are your thing. If you enjoy browsing for antiques along quaint village streets, visiting historic sites or an evening of Shakespeare you can do all that and more with a dramatic view of the Hudson River as a backdrop. Whatever you fancy, we welcome you and look forward to making your stay in Putnam County a happy one.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Rover Rest™ Jack Hyde Lounger, Blue/37" x 28 " x 12"
Your furry best friend will know how much you love them when they rest in the Jack Lounger.
The bolstered sides provide support for your dog’s head and ensure a warm and comfortable rest anywhere in the house. Available in geometric patterns and textured solid fabrics that will look beautiful in any casual or transitional room setting. The tufted middle cushion keeps fiber fill in place and is covered with soft plush fabrics. The piping along the top is the finishing touch on an already beautifully crafted bed. All seams are lock stitched and the cover is made from woven fabric to resist tears. Removable stuffers make it a cinch to clean the cover in any washing machine.
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At the Slocum Research & Education Foundation, we know that natural disasters often result in high volumes of orthopedic-related injuries. In addition, resource limited countries often have too few trained orthopedic surgeons to meet population needs.
Slocum Research & Education Foundation has and continues to support three-month surgeon training courses in Eastern Africa and Butan taught by Drs. Lantz and Straub, respectively.
Following the 2011 Haiti earthquake that devastated the country, Slocum Research & Education Foundation sent Dr. Fitzpatrick, a trauma surgeon, to help. Dr. Lantz returns to Haiti with a team of staff to provide additional training and relief assistance on a regular basis, shipping supplies in the interim.


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Rod Cooper – LET'S NOISE!
Next week I’m very excited to be playing 2 sets with a bunch of my favourite sound people for one of MIUC’s 20th birthday gigs!
Thanks to Annalee Koernig and Ari Sharp for organising!
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If you are looking for the original stair climber, then the StairMaster Gauntlet will be your new best friend. The Stairmaster was first introduced in 1983 and this series 8 model comes with the OpenHub LCD console providing all the essentials for challenging, low impact workouts.
With the Stairmaster Gauntlet you get the 'Landmark Challenge' program allowing you to climb well known landmarks from across the globe like the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and the Taj Mahal. Standard programs are also included with the LCD console option and it also features a 'Hot Bar' with stop button, heart rate and level control.
The Guantlet has been developed over the past 30 years based on experience in the gyms and is designed to deliver results. The 8 series combines cardio and strength training in the most comfortable design to date. It features a deeper, wider step surface to provide a workout that is like no other.
What makes the Gauntlet so good?
This model has an electroically controlled alternator, brake and drive chain to precisely control the stair speed. This allows people of all fitness abilities to exercise smoothly and within their comfort zones. It can be used to develop cardio fitness and strength in the legs but is also great to accomodate into HIIT training.
The Guantlet has the largest steps in the range and allows users to move between speeds of 24-162 steps per minute. With numerous program options it really is a must have for any gym or fitness centre!
* We recommend having this item professionally installed.

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This project is presented to show ease of designing an RC car in a short period of time with little spending money. In my example I am running one set of wheels as my others unfortunately snapped - so the tail end drags. But If I had the chance again I would buy another set as they are not overly expensive.
Setting up the lights includes just having a ground wire, a 220 ohm resistor and an output from the arduino itself. Put it on all four sides to get lights that turn on and off as you change direction.
As with the lights, just put the power of arduino through the buzzer and a ground wire on the other side.
This car was really easy to set up in a minimal amount of time. Most users can easily figure out the setup with the arduino only having three different mechanics in this car (motors, bridge chip and bluetooth), it can easily be changed to fit in more if need be, though you may need more pins or be a little more adept at coding.

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What is the risk factor for metachronous colorectal carcinoma?
Tjaden, J., Hause, J., Berger, D., Duveneck, S., Jakate, S., Orkin, B., Hubbard, E., & Melson, J. (2018). Adenoma detection rate metrics in colorectal cancer surveillance colonoscopy. Surgical Endoscopy, 32(7), 3108-3113.
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Levels now import .vox files for easier designing of levels in magicka.
All data now extends from an element class, allowing me to easier manage the games data and events.
Quests, dialogue, the skillbar and level portals should be fixed soon.

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Which of these intel cards are better for a home build system.
Anyone able to offer a suggestion on which model I should go for depending on the chipset recommended?
Didn't see a response so I'm not sure if you found your answer but I thought I'd respond in case someone else searches for the same thing.
The Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T4 was discontinued and is being replaced with the new version (I350-T4V2) which have the AUX Power component changes that will result in a decrease of in-rush current during power supply start-up. Product functionality does not change.


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On Mar. 9, due in part to pressure from the Rainforest Action Network, major U.S. financial institution JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) vowed to curb financing to coal companies. The news did not get much attention at the time, but it nevertheless represents a watershed moment for the climate change movement. JP Morgan is the biggest bank in the country by assets, but to date has not placed significant investment in renewable energy investment.
This announcement speaks volumes about where the future of big banks and their fossil fuel investments could be headed.
JP Morgan announced it would end financing of new coal mines, and also will stop financing new coal-fired power plants in developed countries. This fuels hope that JP Morgan will steer a greater portion of its corporate lending activities to renewable firms, many of which are still in the start-up phase of development, and need external financing to continue growing.
JP Morgan’s decision to reduce its exposure to the coal industry makes sense from a social standpoint, but more importantly, it also makes financial sense as well. The company’s credit portfolio has taken a big hit from losses in its oil and gas loans. Going forward, this could be the perfect opportunity to increase loans to the renewable sector, an area that is under-served by major financial institutions like JP Morgan.
While it’s important not to read too much into this one announcement, it could represent an important shift in strategy. This may finally be a meaningful reversal, because in recent years, JP Morgan’s broader fixed income strategy was to build up its investments in oil and gas loans. That decision made great sense when oil was at $100 per barrel, but is now hurting the company.
Before the renewable energy revolution, bank loans to the energy sector were almost exclusively made to fossil fuel companies. But as renewable energy companies become economically viable and begin to generate steady profits, attitudes are changing from lenders. Loans to the renewable industry are no longer as speculative as they once were. In fact, it’s the loans made to coal and oil companies that are hurting banks the most right now.
As oil prices have collapsed, from over $100 per barrel in 2014 to $27 per barrel at their 2016 lows, banks are taking on significant losses in their energy loan portfolios. JP Morgan is a best-of-breed financial institution, but it is not immune. Its loan portfolio bore the brunt of the carnage within the energy sector, as a result of extremely low oil and natural gas prices. Due mostly to losses in its oil and gas loan portfolio, JP Morgan set aside $1.8 billion for credit losses last quarter, nearly double the $959 million in the year-ago quarter.
JP Morgan’s oil and gas loans are serving as a huge weight on the company. As of Dec. 31, 2015, JP Morgan had a $42 billion loan exposure to the oil and gas industry, its seventh biggest out of 19 industry groups. Of that, only $24.3 billion was considered investment grade—meaning 43 percent of the company’s oil and gas loans are rated below-investment grade, or junk. In an environment of $40 oil or below, that is a major concern. Of its non-investment grade loans, the portion allocated to oil and gas has a higher level of what JP Morgan refers to as “criticized non-performing” loans, than any other industry within the company’s wholesale credit portfolio.
By comparison, JP Morgan has little in loan activity to the renewables space to speak of. Last year, JP Morgan underwrote more than $4 billion in green and sustainability-oriented bonds, and arranged $2 billion in capital for renewable energy projects in the United States. That seems great on the surface, but in the context of a $783 billion loan portfolio, it’s a relative pittance.
Some of this is due to a broader skepticism among financial institutions regarding the economic viability of renewables as a whole. Like other banks, JP Morgan classifies its alternative energy investments as Principal Investments, which are investments that the firm deems to have unique risks. Some of this investing is done largely for tax benefits, including its alternative energy investments. But considering the escalating losses in its oil and gas loan portfolio, it can be debated where the more significant risks really are.
More renewable energy focused companies are seeing more profit than ever before, but JP Morgan needs to do more to engage this industry. Otherwise, it risks missing out on an emerging industry revolution. JP Morgan is not a financial institution unwilling to lend—its credit facilities are wide open, and growing. Since 2011, JP Morgan’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio has grown at an 8 percent compound annual growth rate. It’s time to incorporate renewables more seriously into its loan portfolio.
But as the saying goes, it’s better late than never. As a result, the agreement to no longer extend financing for new coal mines and new coal-fired plants at least represents progress, and another step forward in what is hopefully a long journey toward renewable energy investing.
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC): It will be interesting to see if other banks follow in JP Morgan’s footsteps. Wells Fargo is one of the nation’s premier big banks, the third-largest by assets. Just like JP Morgan, it is also experiencing steep losses from oil and gas exposure. Net charge-offs were $886 million last quarter, up $178 million from the same quarter the previous year. Its provision for credit losses exceeded net charge-offs by $200 million last quarter. Wells Fargo is also hurting from the fallout in the oil and gas industry, and with JP Morgan’s announcement as a precedent, perhaps it will take a bold step itself to reduce lending to fossil fuel producers.


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I'm here to report back the results of our survey. First, we're very pleased to report that a number of you guys are happilly running PyPy in production! Most (97%) of the respondants using PyPy are using it because it's faster, but a further 26% (respondants could choose multiple answers) are using it because of lower memory usage. Of users who aren't using PyPy, the most common reason was C extensions, followed by "Other".
A huge number of people want NumPy and SciPy, it was easily the most requested C extension (25% of respondants said somthing about NumPy). We've already blogged on the topic of our plans for NumPy.
Having packages in the various OS's repositories would be a big help in getting users up and running.
A huge thanks to everyone who responded! Finally, if you're using PyPy in production we'd love to get a testimonial from you, if you're willing to spare a few minutes to give us a quote or two please get in contact with us via our mailing list.
I'm surprised more people didn't mention Python 3 support as a big breaker. I certainly did.
"... we're very pleased to report that a number of you guys are happilly running PyPy in production"
You decided to keep the actual number of users a secret? Why?
@⚛ I think Alex was simply too lazy to count :-) At some point there were 600 respondents and roughly 10% of them used pypy in production, which is pretty good IMO.
@Maciej Fijalkowski: Ok, thanks for the clarification.
I'm using pypy 1.5 with jit in production for highly reliable and responsive distributed and decentralized systems, and I'm happy with it.
@Marko Tasic: If I may ask a question. You wrote that you are using PyPy for highly reliable systems. I know what you mean, but it seems to me that certain features of Python are in contradiction with high reliability. For example, it is in practice impossible to know at compile-time whether you misspelled a variable or parameter in Python source code. My question would be: why are you using a language which has only rudimentary compile-time error detection to implement a high reliability system?
@Maciej Fijalkowski: I will of course do what you ask, but I would like you to point me to at least one blog comment that: (1) Is initially saying that Python/PyPy is *good* for task X, and (2) You or somebody else from the PyPy team wrote "Please take the discussion about X somewhere else".
@⚛ The line might be blurry, but "I'm using PyPy for X" or "I'm not using PyPy for X, because ..." is on topic. While "Python can be used for X" or "Python can't be used for X, because ..." is not on topic. This is a fine line between language implementation (which is PyPy about) and language design (which PyPy is not about, python-dev/python-list/python-ideas mailing lists are about that).
What about a FFI to C or C++? Something like LuaJit's FFI, which is really good.
Lack of support for numpy and scipy are what keep me from using pypy. Am using python for analysis of ultra high throughput DNA sequencing data.
Would be very curious to see how much performance I could gain by using pypy.


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Alice Springs Detectives have charged a 34-year-old man with drug and firearm offences following a search warrant at his home yesterday, according to a police media release.
Senior Constable Tim Healey says members from the Southern Tactical Investigation Squad and Cross Boarder Team in Alice Springs arrested the man at about 1pm yesterday after they observed what they will allege was a drug transaction between the man and another.
Det Healey says the 34-year-old was then seen getting into his vehicle and was apprehended and searched.
They found more methamphetamines, two .22 calibre rifles – one of which was sawn off – and a 12 gauge shotgun.
“The two rifles were reported stolen during an unlawful entry on Elder St in October 2015,” Det Healey says.
The man was charged with unlawfully supply cannabis, possession of methamphetamine and an implement to administer a dangerous drug, as well as possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition without a license. The man was remanded in custody and will appear in the Alice Springs Court today.
IMAGE courtesy Alice Springs police.

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Due to the varied landscape, Pelion is a favourite destination for all seasons of the year. On the eastern side of the peninsula, the wonderful beaches of Mylopotamos, Fakistra, Papa Nero, Potistika and Plaka beach with exotic blue water are perfect for summer holidays. On the southern side you can explore the calmer more predictable kid friendly Afissos, Kala Nera or Lefokastro beaches.
Keep in mind that summer on the peninsula isn’t as hot as elsewhere in Greece because coastal breezes keep temperatures from reaching very high levels and staying on the mountain means you can enjoy the cool evening breeze.
During autumn Agios Georgios Nilias, Pinakates, Vizitsa, Milies and Tsagarada the most traditional villages of Pelion, the elegant houses with grey stone roofs and paved paths are wonderful to visit.when winter comes skiing is an unforgettable experience as from the small ski centre of Chania you can ski while enjoying amazing views to the sea! Maybe one of its kind in the world!
Finally, in spring hiking on the mountain or walking through the forests and landscapes unchanged for millennia is very popular and truly enjoyable.


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As Team leader of "The Coast Crew" I have been helping our clients Buy, Sell and Relocate since 1986 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. A licensed Broker Associate in both Kansas and Missouri I serve clients in the entire Kansas City Metro area. My extensive background in home sales and marketing helps my Selling clients net top price, no matter what market conditions. I enjoy using to latest technology available to make the home Buying and Selling Process fast and easy for our clients. My husband, Larry Coast, a Coast Crew team member is also licensed Realtor in both Kansas and Missouri. With a background in home building and residential land development Larry can walk you through the entire process of building a home from start to finish or make sure the property you select to purchase is a sound investment. Clients find our knowledge invaluable during the home buying or selling process. If you are relocating, buying for the first time, making a move up and/or building or downsizing your lifestyle to a villa community, The Coast Crew will help make your buying and selling experience as pleasant as a walk on the beach!
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We’ve written a lot about the abuse of the gravity knife statute in the five boroughs. A law passed in the 1950s, designed to outlaw large, switchblade-like knives, has increasingly been used to arrest people for common folding knives. As is the department’s wont, the vast majority of so-called “gravity knife” arrests have focused on people of color. The result is that thousands of people every year are arrested for knives that are widely available at reputable retailers in the city, and which they have no idea can land them in jail. The law has been the subject of broad reform efforts in recent years.
The arrest by PSA 7 is an especially cute one, however, with the added forfeiture element. As the Voice has documented, the NYPD’s civil forfeiture program —ostensibly a way for law enforcement to deny criminals their ill-gotten gains — is in fact a revenue generating scheme that often robs poor people of hard earned money with no due process. Under New York’s forfeiture laws, cash and other property can be seized before a crime is ever proven or even formally charged. Recovering those assets, even when they’re never linked to criminal activity, is a byzantine process that victims often simply give up on. Similar programs at the federal and state level have become infamous as a tool used to prop up police budgets and distort the criminal justice process with a powerful financial incentive.
If the arrest turns out like many others do, it may end up in a dismissal of the charges after a probationary period, what’s known as an “adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.” But under civil forfeiture laws, that may not help the suspect in this case. Assets seized under forfeiture regimes are essentially guilty until proven innocent; even if the charge goes away, the headache of recovering the seized cash likely won’t.
The arrest comes at a particularly unfortunate time, because the law is very much in limbo right now. Back in June, the state legislature effectively repealed it, passing an amendment to the existing statute to fix its woefully outdated wording. The legislation as passed would almost certainly preclude this arrest. (There is also an ongoing constitutional challenge in federal court, with a decision due at any time.) Enforcement continues apace, however, because Governor Andrew Cuomo has yet to sign the new legislation.
In fairness, it hasn’t been sent to his desk, so Cuomo doesn’t deserve the blame. That lies at least in part with mayor Bill de Blasio and Manhattan D.A., Cyrus Vance, Jr. The latter has quietly lobbied against gravity knife reform for years, and the two have recently embarked on an overheated and at times inaccurate campaign against the reforms.
But at least the NYPD is clawing back some of the ducats the city lost on all those false arrests.