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Sometimes the best advice is the simplest advice.
No... this isn't the "Ten Kitchen Hacks That Will Bring You Inner Peace, Solve World Hunger and Win You the Ideal Spouse". This is just straight forward advice on how to start upping your kitchen game.
Most of it's common sense. But then again, that's not too common.
If you're at all serious about cooking, I implore you follow this one piece of advice: throw away your measuring cups and buy a kitchen scale!
I will save the rants about the superiority of the Metric System for another time. But if you want to be highly accurate, as pastry often requires, a scale is an absolute must.
The primary issue with volume-based recipes (i.e. cups, tablespoons and teaspoons) is density. A sifted cup of flour may take up the same amount of space as a firmly packed cup of flour, but the sifted cup will weigh much less. If you stick to weighing your ingredients, you are going to have consistent products.
Another benefit of adopting weight-based recipes is scalability (take a quick look at recent cookbooks - everyone is getting on bandwagon). Say you have a recipe that yields 24 cookies, but you want 36 cookies. You have to increase all of the ingredients by 50%. It's pretty easy to calculate that 200g of flour becomes 300g of flour (1.5 x 200g = 300g). However, it's a bit trickier to calculate that 1 2/3 cups of flour becomes 2 1/2 cups of flour.
Do yourself a favor... be lazy... go Metric.
Now that you've purchase that kitchen scale, stop! Don't buy anything else!
The continued success of stores like William Sonoma has definitely proven that people like fancy kitchen tools with sleek contours and shiny finishes... as if they were buying a sports car.
But while most kitchen tools are designed to catch the eye and capture the imagination, you'll never use them! And why would you? At $25 a piece, who would ever want to scuff or scrape a designer cookie sheet?
If you're serious about cooking, buy your tools based on utility, not based on counter top appeal. Find a good restaurant supply store (of which there are many online) and buy what's cheap and durable.
Perhaps the single greatest lesson from Culinary School was always have a game plan.
That begins with reading a recipe from start to finish... several times. That may sound insultingly simple, but it's amazing how often this is taken for granted. There's nothing quite like getting halfway through a recipe and realizing you're missing a key ingredient. Or worse, a recipe may cross reference to other recipes. Suddenly, what seemed like a straight forward process has become a full afternoon project.
Once you've read the recipe and you know what you're up against, it's time to get your mise-en-place ("things in place") prepared. This entails prepping all of the required tools and ingredients. Having everything at the ready makes for clean and efficient cooking - if you've planned correctly in advance, you'll never find yourself digging through cupboards with dough covered hands in search of ingredients.
The last part of having a plan has to do with timing, and it is arguably the hardest to master. In a kitchen, time is king. More complicated recipes may require that you work on several different components at the same time. When you're reading through a recipe, stop and determine how you will manage the sequencing of different steps in the process. At the most elementary level, this is all about determining what comes first, second and last. As recipes become more complicated, it's a matter of multitasking.
It's imperative to have all of your tools and ingredients ready to go before you start cooking. But it's just as important to clean them up and put them away as soon as you're done.
Cleanliness is next to godliness... but most pastry chefs are so obsessive-compulsive, they would probably give god a failing grade on his health inspection.
Think of cleaning as part of any recipe. As soon as you are done with any bowl, pot or whisk, get it to the sink, wash it up and put it away. In a restaurant kitchen, you may be blessed with a dish-pit manned by a dish washing team - the angels of the kitchen. At home, the onus falls on you.
But maintaining an always-clean workspace pays dividends in being efficient. And best of all, when you're done cooking, you won't face a mountain of dirty pots and pans.
No, it's not a contradiction. Cleaning as you work is critical. But you also need to be willing to get your hands dirty. Roll up your sleeves... grab a pair of gloves... and use your hands as the most effective spatulas you can find.
Mom said not to eat raw dough (usually as she was licking brownie batter from a mixing bowl). Salmonella concerns aside, if you don't taste ingredients as you cook, how do you know that what you're making will taste good?
Taste, taste, taste... Taste every ingredient you use!
Okay, you can skip salt and sugar and other kitchen staples, but things like fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, spices... they can vary dramatically. So grab a spoon and have a tiny bite. If something doesn't taste great along the way, at least you have time to fix it. But once things hit the oven, you're out of luck.
There's no delicate way to put it: most recipes are total crap.
Like anything posted on the Internet, recipes should be read with a critical eye. Since recipe websites are desperate for content, they will post almost anything. Many of those recipes have never been tested, leaving you as the unsuspecting guinea pig.
Even well-tested recipes in published cookbooks shouldn't be taken at face value. Typos happen, and most of my cookbooks are filled with my hastily scrawled corrections. But even when working with well-tested, perfectly written recipes, experience may vary.
Every recipe is developed and tested in a specific kitchen with a particular set of ingredients under certain conditions. Maybe your oven heats inconsistently. Maybe you are baking at a meaningfully different altitude. Perhaps it's raining. All of these factors, beyond the simple list of steps and ingredients, contribute directly to the final product.
But how can you tell when a recipe is any good or not? Experience helps. As you become more familiar with similar recipes, and you know you've followed the directions perfectly, you'll have a better sense of when something doesn't look right. And even a completely green home cook should be able to tell that if a cake is completely liquid after the recommended baking time, it probably needs more time in the oven. So what if the recipe said, "Bake for 30-40 minutes"? Use common sense.
When is the cake done? ... It's done when it's done!
8. You're Not Asking "Why?"
If a recipe is well written, every ingredient and every instruction should have a specific purpose.
"Add the dry ingredients to the wet in three additions." Why? What happens if I toss them all in at once? What happens if I add them in six additions?
Be curious and try to figure out why seemingly benign instructions have been written in a particular way. This is another case where experience helps greatly. After you've mastered a dozen bread recipes, you can look to the slight differences between the recipes and the final products and see how small changes can make a big difference.
For those who are extremely curious about the food science, there's no better source than Harold McGee's "On Food and Cooking".
So you understand why a recipe is written a particular way. Now it's time to ask, "What if?!"
Who wants to bake the came old cake over and over again. Familiarity breeds contempt, even with sweet treats. Once you start to understand how certain ingredients and cooking methods can alter the end product, go to town! Mess around and see how you can make things even better.
Cooking should always be fun. If cooking becomes a chore, then stop!
We live in an era of convenience. For the home cook, it will always be easier to find a good bakery that makes great croissants than it will be to attempt them at home.
If you're up to the challenge to make things at home.. awesome! But all of those delicious pastries should be as much fun to make as they are to eat.
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This topic is for a discussion of the courtesy rule on CriticalDance. Here is the link to our extended statement on the theme.
I have always found that when my argument breaks down into being discourteous ( ie rude ), then what that really means is that my point can no longer stand on its own merits. This probably occurs to me too often. As most of us are aware, there is plenty of room on this board for heated debate and disagreement, but we should also remember that there is a wide range of backgrounds and ages on this board, and to try to factor that into our comments.
I admire the staff and moderators of criticaldance.com for setting down some ground rules and making us all adhere to them. If we break a rule, we need to fix it and be respectful especially since it is a priviledge to be able to post here. IMHO, it furthers noone's opinion if we are rude, vulgar or hurtful in our remarks. Also, in my humble opinion, there is a lot of time and care that has gone into this forum. This is what I notice and I appreciate the fact that it is a fair and even handed forum; and a place where everyone can voice their opinion or help to others and be respected in the process. BRAVO to criticaldance.com for having the strength and conviction to keep your standards high!
Yes, I agree with Ballet Gorilla. This forum gives a fair chance to everyone to speak their mind in a polite fashion. I have discovered that is a very special kind of community, not to be taken lightly.
the following stipulation to the courtesy rules link in order to avoid the "tedium" of back and forth useless arguing that you describe?
other artists in the same company, or artists in other companies.

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The National Board has developed two separate commissions: the National Board Inservice Commission (IS) and the National Board Authorized Inspector Commission (AI).
The National Board Inservice Commission (IS) is issued to individuals who have been qualified to perform inspections related to installation and inservice; that is, the jurisdictionally required periodic inspections of boilers and pressure vessels that are in operation.
The National Board Authorized Inspector Commission (AI) is issued to individuals who have been qualified to perform inspections of boilers and pressure vessels as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME BPV Code).
Upon successful completion of all the requirements, each candidate will be issued a Certificate and a Commission Card. The Commission Card must be renewed annually.
A new edition of RCI-1 is planned for every two years, with the next edition issued July 1, 2021.
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I signed up for the International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention in 2013. The course was both engaging, hard work, with much research and reading into global issues, but was also a great opportunity to network.
I am now studying the Post Graduate Diploma on Governance, Risk and Compliance, and meeting Heads of Risk, Compliance and MLROs of well-known international firms, and my learning experience continues.
I recommend this training to any up and coming executive looking for a career in the area of Risk or Compliance.
It has given me the confidence that things I'm doing are justified. It has brought me up to date with new legislation and also introduced me to a whole new network of people that have a common interest.
The Diploma provides not only good foundation to the AML related procedures, but also a widely recognized qualification. And perhaps even more importantly, a great way of networking.
The qualification filled in gaps in my knowledge especially regarding the legal and regulatory frameworks. Also filled in gaps regarding typologies in business areas and products/services with which I wasn't familiar. I found the workshops useful for support from the tutor and other students. They also helped to bring the course materials to life.
This Course is tough. It tests your basic knowledge and challenges you to broaden your thinking, your perspective beyond your work environment. I learned so much and whilst Compliance can be regarded as a stuffy subject, it demonstrated to me just how sophisticated the world has become. This is hard work - but very rewarding.
High quality content and very enjoyable learning experience. Excellent teachers who were very knowledgeable and engaging. They promoted the candidates to step out of their comfort zone and provide real life scenarios.
To be professional, recognised with an academic qualification for the knowledge I use to undertake my current role is both rewarding and satisfying.
An excellent course, which is extremely relevant to any role in business compliance, particularly those working directly with client due diligence and looking at business risk.
Taking the ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering has greatly increased my knowledge of financial crime and has given me an understanding of the obligations placed on the regulated sector and the reasons why policies are in place. I have no doubt that this qualification has increased my knowledge for use within my current role and future career development. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who works within the financial sector and financial crime.
The training delivered is exemplary and I would strongly recommend the diploma level qualifications for those working or looking to work in the industry.
The professionalism, service and attention to detail I have received has been excellent and has meant that in addition to the learning I have gained from the workshops and tutors (who were also first class) I have already recommended courses to colleagues and friends in similar roles at other firms through yourselves.
This course provided me with valuable knowledge of the depth of the financial industry looking at historic and current events across the world. The tutors delivered the training in a very informative and engaging way and the recap of the studies each lesson ensured the information retained ready for the assignment and examination. A valuable course for a career in compliance.
If you are looking to learn more about financial Fraud, excite yourself in academic writing and have fun at the same time, then here is your unique opportunity.
Having worked in various roles within the finance industry since graduating from university in 2004, I started working for RBC in Guernsey in early 2011 with the understanding that I was working towards a promotion to Manager, AML Compliance and MLRO on successful completion of my ICA International Diploma in Compliance.
Since this time, I have been promoted again to the role of Senior Manager, AML Compliance and retain the MLRO position for all Guernsey regulated entities within the RBC Wealth Management - International platform.
Ultimately the knowledge I was gaining as I went through the qualification was vital to me in my new role. It gave me the greater understanding I needed to not just support and challenge the business more effectively but also challenge our processes and output in the compliance function.
The qualification has helped me achieve more than was expected of me in my role and take my knowledge beyond what is expected of someone so new in the compliance function.
In late 2012, I made a progressive career move and joined GoldMoney, a market-leader in providing a platform for customers to purchase and store precious metals online. With no past experience in finance or even a hint of what regulation means, I began my training as a Relationship Manager.
The workshops were definitely helpful as they allowed me to further appreciate the type of risks financial businesses can be exposed to. When you learn about real examples of poor conduct, you can instantly see how these might affect yourself directly.
I’m glad that I had found the right course from ICA to develop and harness this confidence.
As a qualified chartered surveyor and portfolio manager for a real estate fund, a career in compliance wasn’t even a fuzzy dot on my career horizon. But the financial crisis happened, the regulatory environment evolved and my firm found itself having to think about regulation and compliance for the first time in Europe. The initial project work was an interesting addition to my day job but it became apparent that we needed to embed compliance into our business, create an in-house, full time function, and find somebody who understood the business well enough to marry compliance to it. That role was offered to me. Such a dramatic career change was quite daunting but, knowing that regulation was only going to increase, also an interesting opportunity.
I knew the business well, but I didn’t have any academic rigour or breadth of compliance experience. Having looked at various courses on offer I chose to enrol on the ICA Professional PgDip in Governance, Risk and Compliance. This is one of the few courses that is aimed at higher level professionals, so is taught and examined in a manner which is compatible with a demanding job. It also offers a wide range of topics, providing the participant with a structure of how to think about governance, risk and compliance issues, and the skills to then respond in the best way for the individual business. In addition, the fellow participants come from a broad range of sectors, bringing a variety of different viewpoints to the invigorating workshop discussions, and creating a diverse network of peers for the future.
My career changed focus when I moved from being a forensic accountant, providing consulting services for investigations, litigation support and corruption allegations to taking a position at Baker Hughes within their internal audit department as a forensic auditor. The course has assisted with my transition from an investigator to a role that assessed risk and provided recommendations to my organization to deter financial crime.
While I had knowledge of how to investigate an allegation of financial crime, the course provided a good foundation of financial crime prevention, outlining risks and tools that could be utilized to deter financial crime in my industry. It also provided a good overview of the history and current information on the international organisations and standards adopted to combat financial crime in the regions in which we operate. As my role assessed our risks globally, it was useful to understand how a country’s legislation, local initiatives and prosecution effectiveness can impact deterrence controls or measures within my organization.
As a professional on the move, the materials and support were easily accessible. The option to only sit the exam gave me the flexibility to complete this course without being in one location. To date I have continued to use the tools in my role accessible as a member.
Why did I study for the International Compliance Association ‘ICA’ qualification? It was December 2008, I was the Manager of Corporate Services at Butterfield Trust (Bahamas) Limited. The Vice President and Head of Fiduciary Service (my Boss) asked if I would like the challenge of heading a newly created department – Fiduciary Risk. One of the core roles of the new department was to ensure timely completion of AML/CFT and fiduciary risk assessments and reviews on clients. At that time in my career, I held an Associate Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from The College of The Bahamas. I also held the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management and was TEP certified. My response was, ‘If I agree to head this department, will you approve me to undertake risk related studies. My Boss agreed the company would fund the cost, and during my goal setting for 2009, having completed my research, I selected the ICA program which included the Diploma in Anti Money Laundering and the International Diploma in Compliance.
The ICA program is in association with the University of Manchester, Manchester Business School, it is well structured, facilitated by local industry professionals, the class sizes were small and the meeting schedule was conducive to my busy work and home life. I concluded the AML Diploma in 2009 and the International Diploma in Compliance in 2010.
The impact of having the ICA qualification was pivotal to my career path and development. One of the bench mark qualifying standards in The Bahamas, the Caribbean region and around the world for those holding the post of Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officers is the ICA designation. In late 2010 when the position of Compliance Officer & MLRO became available at Butterfield Bahamas, I held one of the qualifying standards of competence required by the Regulatory body and was approved for the position.
I decided to pursue the ICA International Diploma in Compliance as this was compatible to my organization’s need. I also learnt during my research that one of the Directors of my company had just completed the exact course! During my research, I found the structure, length of time (6months-1 year), the student support and price were great.
Earning my designation, almost immediately put me in a different “light” with my colleagues. I was now seen as a serious professional. I have also begun seeing how this designation can help me in taking my career to the next level.
This association offers many programs that effectively cater to the different areas in GRC. I highly recommend this program.

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"The University Libraries perform multiple roles on campus, supporting the information and reading needs of students, faculty, and staff in the area of classroom assignments, independent learning, research, and public service. The University Libraries also serve as a statewide resource for other academic libraries, public libraries and the general public." - From the Libraries' "Mission Statement"
The Libraries' primary function is to provide prompt, courteous, and quality service to the University community irrespective of affiliation or geographic location. Vital to the Libraries' success are innovations within the Libraries, operational excellence, and enabling activity that supports the land-grant teaching and research mission.
The University of Arkansas has established two major long-term goals: increasing enrollment by several thousand students, and increasing research across the curriculum. In concert with those institutional goals, the Libraries must begin planning now to meet the increasing expectations of users and the information needs of students and faculty in this growth environment. Our continued ability to fulfill our mission will require from our personnel dedication, innovation, cooperation, and change.
Designing, implementing, and refining service in all library sectors is critical in making the library easier to use. Team approaches to service and to technical aspects of librarianship will be a major emphasis in the process of change. Library units, departments, and divisions will become less segmented, and personnel will work cooperatively to ensure that the programs designed and implemented are effective and suitable to the goals and needs of the larger institution.
Strengthening skills and knowledge of operations among the library faculty and staff will result in greater efficiency and productivity. All library personnel will be required, therefore, to engage in staff development activities that enhance the work they perform and increase the Libraries' ability to develop new programs and services.
The initiatives listed below represent the range of activities identified by Dean Allen and the library administrative group that must be addressed in order for the Libraries to bring operational levels to those of ARL member libraries. Engaging in these activities will better position the Libraries to be considered for ARL membership within a span of several years. The process to be used for a library-wide examination of these initiatives and directions, with the goal of refining the list-adding, deleting, rewording, etc.-is detailed in Part 2.
The University of Arkansas Libraries provide access to all relevant forms of recorded knowledge that support the information needs of the University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff irrespective of a user's location.
Analyze needs of users and develop the services and technical infrastructure to ensure that needs are being met.
Evaluate effectiveness of existing library programs.
Identify expertise needed; evaluate, define, implement, and effectively shift existing staff resources to support current, enhanced, or new programs.
Develop and implement a comprehensive preservation/conservation program.
Evaluate space requirements for the next fifteen to twenty years, including Special Collections, branch libraries (Fine Arts, Chemistry, and Physics), and remote storage facility.
Develop and implement a supportive collection development program, which includes ongoing collaboration among teaching faculty, researchers, and librarians.
Provide access to full-text electronic resources in all fields where appropriate.
Investigate and develop an in-house program for digitizing the Libraries' unique resources.
Develop an endowment and fund-raising program to help support collections, staffing, and capital resources.
Develop and document a comprehensive plan for data collection and analysis.
Develop operating budget procedures supportive of the collection development program.
Maximize buying power by developing partnerships with other academic, research and/or public libraries to form consortial relationships at the state, national, and regional levels.
Document all major operational policies and procedures, and place them on the Web as appropriate.
Create library departmental Web pages.
Create a staff development and in-house training program for library faculty and staff.
Create a flexible and understandable budget process including analyses, projections, distribution, and reports.
Support scholarly efforts of library faculty.
The library administration is in agreement that the University Libraries at the University of Arkansas must undergo an evaluation and planning process that supports University initiatives.The dean, associate dean, and division heads will establish the major directions.In the first six months of the year 2001 all library staff will participate in a consensus building planning process by which we will examine current practices to ensure we have identified all the directions and initiatives that will focus our attentions and will guide our decision-making.
The dean of Libraries will gather information from various campus constituents including deans of colleges and schools, associate deans, faculty representatives from each college and school, and the Faculty Senate Library Committee.Information will be shared with the Libraries' associate dean, division heads, and subject specialists.
In early December 2000 a library-wide meeting will be held to discuss the documents, solicit input, and answer questions.The dean also will meet with groups of staff with common concerns, e.g., Home Page Committee, subject specialists, etc., to discuss issues and how each individual group's issues relate to the overall plan. The division heads, department heads, and staff will identify and establish the strategies appropriate to reaching the goals outlined in the "Directions" document.
The dean will make final decisions on the initiatives in consultation with the University provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Then, over the next three to five years, the planning process for each of those initiatives will create the venue for setting our priorities and using our resources to achieve our goals of improved services, collections, and access to resources.The associate dean will take the lead in staffing the implementation process, ensuring that all areas of the library are adequately represented.Work on initiatives will be spread over a time frame yet to be established.
Service standards will be developed for all areas of the library.
The Libraries will collaborate with university offices and departments to ensure that the services provided are sufficient for patron access.
Interdepartmental teams shall be established to ensure that selection, acquisition of materials; bibliographic instruction, cataloging and other special skills are in place to effectively meet patron need.


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DETROIT – A Detroit police lieutenant and an officer have been convicted of robbing drug dealers and stealing drugs and money obtained in police searches.
The U.S. attorney's office in Detroit said Lt. David Hansberry and Officer Bryan Watson were found guilty by a jury on Monday after a five-week trial. They were convicted on charges of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by extortion and robbery, but acquitted of several other charges.
The conspiracy conviction carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Sentencing is set for Nov. 11.
Hansberry and Watson have denied wrongdoing.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig said in a statement the men "betrayed their oath and their fellow officers."
A third man, Kevlin Brown, was acquitted of one count of interference with commerce by robbery and extortion.

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Home Uncategorised How Can You Find The Type Of Alternative Remedy That You Are Looking For?
Would you say that you are someone who does not believe in traditional medicine because you feel that medicine is a form of drug and you do not want to be putting that into your body and because of this, you are always looking for places who can offer you more natural remedies? Or are you someone who has been suffering with severe headaches for several months now and none of the traditional medicines and drugs that you have tried seem to be working and therefore you are looking for alternative medicine?
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Many noteworthy performers have come together to support this great cause. Past SHINE! concerts have featured Lorraine Segato (Parachute Club), Andy Maize and Michael Johnston (Skydiggers), Ron Hawkins (Lowest of the Low), Andrew Cash, Oh Susanna, Jerome Godboo, Julian Fauth, Lori Yates, The Lonesome Ace String Band, Russell deCarle, Jerry Leger, Jon Brooks, Michelle Rumball, Corin Raymond, Treasa LeVasseur, David Baxter, Jonathan Lynn, Chris Staig, October Brown, Michael O’Grady, The Warped 45s, Mary Rankin, Shelly Coopersmith, and many more.
Our 2015 concert was no exception! An incredible line-up of musicians came together to deliver one of our most successful fundraising events yet! We were thrilled that Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Big Tobacco and the Pickers, New Country Rehab all graced our stage that night and made it an overwhelming success.
Altogether, it would be hard to assemble a more gracious and gifted group of musicians – a big thank you to all of them for being part of it! Samantha had just released her new “Send the Nightingale” album, and had recently played Massey Hall as part of the Toronto Blues Society’s Women’s Blues Review, and opened for the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama at Roy Thomson Hall. Needless to say, she and Delta Sugar rocked the stage at Lula’s! Next up were Big Tobacco and the Pickers, who kept the musical pace going, delivering their unique brand of country – an irresistible blend of pedal steel, Telecaster, keys and drums. Andrew Cash, of course, needs no introduction either – we were thrilled to have our local MP singing a few of his own Juno award-winning music in support of our cause. And to close the night out, John Showman and New Country Rehab did an outstanding (as usual!) set of their high-voltage, alt-country music.
As has become tradition, the 2014 bursary awards were presented by Marie MacCormack (founder of the Jim Fay Music Bursary) and by Michael Gray (on behalf of the friends & family of James Gray). Since the Gray family joined the cause last year, SHINE!’s ability to reach and support struggling young musicians has almost doubled! As a result of this combined effort, this year we were able to present four James Gray Memorial Bursary awards and four Jim Fay Memorial Bursary awards, for a total of eight awards. These awards went to some very talented and deserving young musicians: Jessica Reyes, Casey Cain, Jesse Reynolds, Kalil Shaw, Brittany Fontes, Gowlene Sevalvijayan, Jordan Paul, and Brittany Fahel. Congratulations to each of you!
As an added bonus, we were thrilled that three of our recipients were able to perform as part of SHINE! – Kalil rocked the house on saxophone with Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Brittany Fontes sang beautifully with Andrew Cash, and Casey wowed everyone with his tin whistle prowess, accompanied by NCR. Kalil, Brittany and Casey each brought the audience to their feet for well-earned standing ovations. Well done!
* We owe a debt of gratitude to the family and friends of James Gray for having become an integral part of this great cause.
* We also deeply appreciate the time and effort that each of our musical guests gave to the event. Samantha, Jamie, Andrew, John, and everyone – you and your bands really delivered, thank you so much for being a part of it!
* The Lula Lounge staff couldn’t have been friendlier, the sound & stage were great, and the food was delicious, as usual!
* We couldn’t have done it without the generous help of The Unicorn Project, which is an amazing new initiative in support of musicians and charities – check ‘em out!
* A big thank you to each and every one of our donors (see Sponsors tab), who brought many good things to our Raffle and Silent Auction offerings.
* To everyone who volunteered, both at the show and throughout the year on the Bursary – job well done!
* To everyone who came out to enjoy the show and to support this great cause, thank you for coming, and we look forward to seeing you all at next year’s event!


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김홍도필(金弘道筆) 은 조선 후기의 화가 단원 김홍도(1745∼?)가 그린 산수화와 풍속화 등을 모은 화첩이다. 김홍도는 산수화와 인물화, 신선화와 풍속화 등을 모두 잘 그려서 풍속화에서는 새로운 경지를 개척하였고, 산수화와 화조화 등에서는 자기만의 뚜렷한 화풍을 이룩했다.
총 20면으로 된 이 화첩에 있는 각 그림의 크기는 가로 36.6㎝, 세로 26.7㎝ 정도이고, 그림은 종이에 먹으로 그린 후 엷게 색칠하였다. 한지에 그린 그림을 두껍고 빳빳한 양지에 붙여 10면을 1첩으로 하여 2첩을 한 갑에 넣어 1면씩 열어 볼 수 있도록 만들었다.
단양 8경의 하나인 사인암을 그린 것으로 추정되는 산수화에도 그의 특색이 잘 나타나는데 바위산의 모습을 근접한 시점에서 화면 가득히 배치하여 그 위용을 잘 나타내고 있으며 농도와 크기를 달리하는 점과 선들을 자유롭게 사용하여 화면에 강약과 변화를 주고 있다.
김홍도가 51세 때인 정조 20년(1796)에 그린 것으로 단원화풍의 연구에 귀중한 자료가 된다.
This is a picture album of the famous painter, Kim Hong-do (pen-name Danwon, 1745~?) from mid Joseon. The 20 pages of the album contain his landscape and genre painting. Each picture measures 36.6cm by 26.7cm. He created a large number of pictures and was very good at many kinds of painting including landscapes, portraits and pictures of mountain spirits. He drew these pictures in this album in the spring of 1796, the 20th year of King Jeongjo, when he was 51. He painted them lightly on Korean paper with India ink, and attached thick, crisp paper behind the pictures, making 10 pictures in one set. This album is composed of two sets and one can open and see each page. Apart from accomplishing many literary works, Danwon also broke new ground in landscape painting and paintings of flowers and birds. A picture of Sainam Rock, one of the 8 scenic views of Danyang, which is believed to have been painted by him, shows his unique style. In this picture, the rock is shown in close-up, filling the whole frame. This is a valuable artwork for studying the style of Danwon, with the artist using dots of varying size and densities and freely drawn lines.

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Chiropractic treatment always includes an initial physical examination that takes approximately 40 minutes and includes a complete orthopedic and neurological evaluation. Sometimes this exam reveals symptoms that in the doctor’s judgment warrant a referral to another specialist for additional evaluation. Additionaly, though the majority of straightforward musculoskeletal conditions do not require such testing, your doctor may decide that blood labs, X-rays, MRI, CT scan, thermography, Doppler or other diagnostic tests are advisable. In the event testing or referral is required, Dr. Reyzelman will refer to someone whom she knows as the best in their field; and she will continue to monitor and coordinate your overall case.
After the exam is completed and the results of any tests have been received, Dr. Reyzelman will provide you with a report of findings. This essentially is a clear explanation of your specific case, condition, treatment options and prognosis. This meeting is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have in order to clearly and fully understand your treatment plan.
Chiropractic treatment will usually consist of chiropractic manipulation (an ‘adjustment’). During this procedure, you may feel or hear popping, which is caused by the release of pressurized Nitrogen gas being released from synovial joints. Often present in synovial joints, Nitrogen gas becomes increasingly pressurized when such joints are restricted from normal motion. The delivery of a specific force, in a particular direction, at a given speed can release the pressure.
Chiropractic treatment may also include one or more of several physiotherapeutic modalities. The doctor may induce passive or active ranges of motion using techniques of flexion distraction on a motorized table, manual and/or mechanical traction, heat in the form of hydrocolator packs, diathermy or ultrasound, cryotherapy, TENS, Microcurrent, hydrotherapy, and others. When appropriate, topical pain analgesic supplements may be given to facilitate use of a chosen technique.
As a total wellness provider, Conscious Chiropractic & Acupuncture offers you opportunities to become involved in your own healthcare beyond the specific pain or discomfort which may have initially brought you to see us. We often instruct patients in home and health club exercise, stretching and strengthening programs designed to optimize biomechanical movement. Fitball, Theraball, and Therabands are often used to enhance core muscle strength and flexibility. Feldenkries method and other non-force techniques allow joints to experience full range of motion without placing additional strain upon them.
Dr. Reyzelman is well versed in strength and endurance training involving free weights and fitness machines; and she often works with personal trainers to design specific programs for athletes and patients. Cardiovascular and flexibility training are important adjuncts to any fitness program.
Diet and nutrition often complete the general wellness profile given to a patient. However, complex cases due to prior injury, or competitive athletic performance cases, may include additional integrative therapies or wellness components.
There is no single treatment plan that is appropriate for all new patients. Dr Reyzelman will discuss her recommendations and explain the reasons for the specific treatment plan she has prescribed for you. As your goals are the most important, we will work together to create a health solution that will accommodate your lifestyle constraints and goals.
In general, the overall goal of our wellness spa is to help healthy individuals maintain optimum health. Frequency of wellness care required can vary dramatically from person to person. For example, a competitive professional athlete may desire weekly treatment during the sporting season. A generally fit 25 year old with a consistent lifestyle may only return to the office three or four times a year; however, that same 25 year old during snowboarding season may be in the office every Monday morning! People with desk jobs in their 40’s or 50’s may desire more regular treatment to prevent discomfort. Someone with a chronic medical condition may need weekly, biweekly or monthly treatments to feel at their best.
Many people initially come to our office seeking pain relief due to an injury or chronic pain syndrome. These individuals will often undergo a more concentrated initial treatment plan, typically for no longer than 6-8 weeks. Once they have healed, our hope is that patients opt to go further by actively choosing to pursue wellness care. Regardless of the choice, without any judgment, Conscious Chiropractic & Acupuncture exists to assist you in reaching your health and wellness goals.


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I was never one to pay attention to genealogies in the bible because they bored me. However, my perspective is changing as I continue to study the bible and learn more about the different characters. For example, as my knowledge continues to grow, I get excited about the genealogy in Mathew 1. I see so many, “But God,” examples in this passage. Allow me to explain.
I see names like Rahab who WAS a prostitute.
Jacob who WAS a deceiver.
Ruth who WAS a pagan.
The key word is WAS. These people had a marred past BUT GOD!
But God used them for His glory.
Their past did not hinder God from using them and ultimately changing them! I love this because I am living this truth. My life is a continuous ‘BUT GOD’ testimony!
It’s not your past mistakes that disqualifies you. Instead, its your decision to continue in those mistakes and not come to the one who is able to make all things new…again and again!
I would love to hear from you. Do you have a “But God” testimony? Tell me about it in the comments below.

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Trying something different with my background. This one is closer to the recent trend for using watercolours. And I've decided to let this page have some actual white "white space".
My collaged character is a composite of an A list male celeb, plonked on top of a lingerie advert model and given a gay author's eyes. So just 3 elements again. Doodling has been kept to am minimum and a short quote added on top.
I think this is about as minimal as I can go and still be "arty" and "mixed media".
Have to admit though. I am growing fond of having all-over colour rather than white. It's good to see where my preferences are developing as I carry on making these pages.
Oh yes and this is a brilliant quote. Something I passionately believe. But then the subject of what is fake and what is authentic is a big topic and my thoughts on this area could make for a very long post. Not for today.


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The village of Condrieu lies on a wide curve of the River Rhône and it is this special position which helps to produce some of the most highly prized white wines from the Viognier grape, a rich intensely fruity. aromatic, yet often dry and “unctuous”. This is the only white wine of the northern Rhône – and many say that it reaches near-perfection in the vineyards of Chateau Grillet in nearby Verin. (Chateau Grillet is the smallest AOC in the Rhône Valley(3.5 hectares).
A variety of accommodation is available here, including the Hôtellerie Beau Rivage in Condrieu which is wonderfully positioned on the river’s edge and has a Michelin-starred restaurant!
Other accommodation in and around Condrieu including hotels, B&Bs and self-catering.
clay that gives Condrieu wines their fruity aromas of peaches and apricots.
The most prestigious vineyards are found on the right-bank of the Rhône, south of the Côte-Rôtie. Wine lovers will be sure to get away from the village and wind their way through the maze of vines that cover the hillside and, at the edge of soaring granite cliffs, produce a famous white cru.

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Civil servants went on a £1billion spending spree in just eight weeks to hit the Government’s target of spending 0.7 per cent of the nation’s income on overseas aid.
The extra cash was spent at the end of 2013 on humanitarian programmes in Syria and the Philippines and a fund which was started by billionaire Bill Gates to help victims of Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
MPs said the fact that the taxpayer funds were spent so quickly raised serious questions about whether value for money was achieved. Civil servants are now set to be called in front of an influential committee of MPs to justify the spending.
The Government’s overseas aid budget has grown in recent years as ministers have sought to meet a commitment in the Coalition agreement to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product on developing countries from 2013.
The Coalition commitment meant that the Department for International Development (Dfid) had to spend £11.46billion on aid projects in 2013, according to accountants at the National Audit Office, which monitors spending on behalf of MPs, in a report published on Friday.
How do you spend £3.7bn in just 8 weeks?
True or false: who really gets British foreign aid?
In June 2013, Dfid officials were forecasting that they would have to spend £2.7billion in November and December to hit the target. However, months later they found that they had to spend at an extra £1billion - £3.7billion – to hit the 0.7 per cent target.
The NAO report concluded that the short-term need to increase spending that year meant that was a risk the money was not spend efficiently.
It said: “Given the limited time available the department could only choose activities where funds could be paid out during 2013. It may therefore have missed opportunities to get the best outcomes from this spending”.
The problem was caused by officials wrestling with different accounting year ends for the department and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which monitors aid spending internationally by countries, the NAO said.
Another complication was the fact that the 0.7 per cent aid figure can increase or decrease during the year depending on the size of the British economy.
The MP leading a Commons investigation of aid spending warned that it would be counter-productive if meeting the target led to "unreasonable and unrealistic demands" that resulted in taxpayers' cash being used less effectively.
Sir Malcolm Bruce, the Liberal Democrat chairman of the international development select committee which will consider the report, said it opened the temptation to divert a bigger share of the budget to big global bodies rather than direct aid.
Sir Malcolm said that while it was important governments were not allowed "off the hook", his committee was keen to find ways to prevent repeats of the sudden spurts of spending.
The Government said that of its Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) spending was “subject to a rigorous value for money assessment”.
A Dfid spokesman said: “Dfid was able to use this additional money to increase urgent humanitarian support, particularly in Syria and the Philippines, as well as providing additional funding to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS TB and Malaria and the World Bank.
The NAO found no evidence that the Department failed to follow its normal business processes.
She added: “Dfid sets a clear strategy each year to deliver its ODA target and works with HMT to monitor and manage this through the year. It is normal practice and good financial management for organisations to take stock of priorities and emerging pressure through the year.
Justine Greening, the Dfid secretary, changed the rules so she had to approve spending all projects costing over £5million, down from £40million.
A report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact last October found that taxpayers' money spent abroad was actively encouraging corrupt practices.
A development project in Nepal had encouraged people to forge documents to gain grants while police stations in Nigeria linked to British aid were increasingly demanding bribes, the report discovered.

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We continue with Part Two…..
1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,2 by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,3 men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;5 for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.6 In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. 7 But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come (1 Timothy 4:1-8, NASB).
3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer (1 Timothy 4:3-5, KJV).
1 And the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons, 2 in hypocrisy speaking lies, being seared in their own conscience, 3 forbidding to marry — to abstain from meats that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those believing and acknowledging the truth 4 because every creature of God [is] good, and nothing [is] to be rejected, with thanksgiving being received, 5 for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession. 6 These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which thou didst follow after, 7 and the profane and old women’s fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety, 8 for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming; (1 Timothy 4:1-8, YLT).
The problem with the KJV translation is that ‘meat’ in 17th century English simply meant food and not animal flesh. What is supposed to be received with thanksgiving is likely food, and creation, in general. While many tend to read vegetarianism into this passage, this is never explicitly mentioned and is simply the bias of the reader. I believe that many interpreters have confused legalism with asceticism and have mixed them all together; ascetics are almost invariably legalistic to some degree, yet not all legalists are ascetics: they are in fact two distinct phenomena which need to be understood separately even when asceticism is a subset of legalism. The NIV translation, for example, adds the word ‘certain’ to ‘foods’, which is not found in the original Greek and is simply the opinion of the translator: this can be seen in the NIV Concordance where it actually states that ‘certain’ in this verse is NIG, or Not In Greek. This choice of adding ‘certain’ slants the reading of the text and makes it appear that Paul is talking about specific foods that are being forbidden whereas this is not explicitly talked about in these verses.
At the same time some modern interpreters seem to carelessly use the term ‘asceticism’, which literally means ‘discipline’, and end up constantly throwing this word around. For these exegetes any form of dietary restriction appears to be described as ‘ascetic’. Not eating cheeseburgers and drinking milkshakes every day would probably be considered ‘ascetic’, as it would be seen as a form of discipline that requires self-control. Even following a healthy diet with abundant food, excellent taste, and ample variety would probably be considered a type of ‘asceticism’ by them. But this form of understanding totally betrays what is being talked about in this context. What is being discussed here goes far beyond even the temperance, moderation, and self-control promoted, for example, by Buddhism, or originally by Plato in Ancient Greece, and which are often mistaken for severe asceticism. What Paul has in mind here is clearly a harsh form of asceticism not simply a kind of normal modern day dietary regimen. Paul extolled self-control as a fruit of the Spirit, and his own life was particularly difficult: he had been imprisoned, stoned, shipwrecked, whipped, exposed to the cold, attacked, persecuted, he had gone without food for days, was used to fasting, and had been raised in the strict discipline of the Pharisees. If Paul called something ‘harsh’ it must have been particularly so. This is a far cry from the idea most contemporaries have of ‘asceticism’ which appears to be a parody of its real meaning, and a projection of our present culture.
Others have instead correctly understood that these verses are talking about asceticism — many commentaries underline this so it is not a mystery — but then strangely read veganism/vegetarianism into it. Their reasoning goes something like this: ‘veganism is ascetic therefore every time the Bible is talking about asceticism it is in fact talking about veganism’. Or they simply assume that since some Gnostic groups refrained from eating — particularly red — meat that this is automatically what Paul is criticising. This is wrong on two accounts. Firstly, Gnosticism, and proto-Gnosticism, was particularly varied and often contradictory in its positions and even in its dietary requirements; some Gnostic groups — like the Nicolaitans — even encouraged their followers to eat meat sacrificed to idols because they had been freed from the constraints of the body and were beyond normal morality. Secondly, as I mentioned earlier, asceticism is often a subset of legalism and alloyed with it, so it is normal that the two would appear together, but they must at the same time be distinguished. They are simply not the same thing.
 NASB: New American Standard Bible (1995), NRSV: New Revised Standard Version (1989).
 Edward W. Goodrick and John R. Kohlenberger III, The Strongest NIV Exhaustive Concordance (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999), 190.
 While Buddha initially practiced a severe form of asceticism, he eventually considered this futile and chose a middle path of moderation and avoidance of extremes. Buddhism is actually opposed to harsh forms of asceticism. Likewise, the philosopher Plato, while advocating for a certain temperance in food and drink, believed that a healthy body was important for a healthy mind and for citizens, and never promoted this kind of harsh asceticism: Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Middle Way: Buddhism”, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Middle-Way, accessed April 6, 2018; G. R. F. Ferrari, ed., Plato: The Republic, trans. Tom Griffith (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000), 54-56.
 For context on severe food restriction: Liliana Dell’Osso, et al. “Historical evolution of the concept of anorexia nervosa and relationships with orthorexia nervosa, autism, and obsessive–compulsive spectrum,” Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment 12 (2016): 1651-1660.
 2 Timothy 1:7; Titus 1:8; 1 Corinthians 9:21-24, Galatians 5:22-23.
 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, Philippians 3:5-6.
 See for example Revelation 2:14-15.
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Did you receive a road rash injury in a motorcycle accident?
Road rash is a serious form of skin and bone abrasion that occurs when a person slides across pavement. Areas of the body most frequently injured by road rash include the face, knees, elbows, arms, shoulders, thighs, hands and palms. The severity of the injury depends on how fast the person was moving before they hit the ground, how far they skidded, how much of their skin came in contact with the pavement, and what part of the body was injured. If you have been in amotorcycle accident?that resulted in a road rash injury, contact an?Ann Arbor motorcycle accident lawyer?to find out if you qualify for personal injury?compensation. If the accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to receive benefits to cover your injuries and losses.
Attorneys at Michigan Biker Law can answer your questions about compensation for road rash and other motorcycle injuries. We are a well-known personal injury firm that only represents riders involved in?motorcycle accidents. If you have been?injured?because of another person’s reckless behavior, when can pursue benefits to aid in your recovery.
Lawyers at our office are riders who know how debilitating any injury can be, even road rash. We can be relied on to properly document the extent of your injuries and tenaciously pursue a settlement.
Contact an Ann Arbor motorcycle accident attorney?at our office if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident for prompt legal assistance and skilled representation in your personal injury case.


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The Clinic – Physical Therapy & Human Performance, Inc. was founded by Alex Bravo in 2015 when he saw a need in South Ogden for a facility that not only delivered comprehensive and evidence-based outpatient physical therapy; but also served as a premier resource and provider for state of the art human performance programs that aim to prevent injury, optimize movement, and maximize performance.
As a company our desire is to improve the current clinical model of physical therapy by eliminating all “general” and “passive” interventions that have little or no evidence for their use and instead create a multi-faceted and patient-centered program made up of highly effective and evidence-based treatments determined by each individual’s evaluation and clinical findings. This clinical model helps us improve patient outcomes and satisfaction while eliminating ineffective and misused physical therapy treatments and prolonging recovery. We help each patient become the primary stakeholder in their recovery by educating them in their injury/condition, helping set appropriate and attainable goals, and developing treatment programs to most effectively meet those goals.
Healthcare is changing drastically and we are constantly challenged with decreased resources to see our patients through an injury or condition. Because of this, our professional staff places a high priority on regularly attending the best local and national continuing education courses and conferences ensuring that we are utilizing the most cutting edge and evidence-based treatments for recovery. We are confident that the care we deliver will not only be superior, but will extend beyond a particular injury or condition as we aim to be a pillar in the community as a resource that consistently delivers the highest quality physical therapy care while promoting overall wellness and patient independence.


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Fire Damage Restoration in Midwest City!
When you live in Midwest City and have fire damage in your home, you need to find the perfect restoration company. With a home fire, there is more to it than burned items and smoke or soot damage. Rooms in your home which may not have even been touched by the fire can still have smoke odor damage. These items will need to be professionally cleaned and restored and sometimes even replaced to remove all the smoke odor. You also need to consider the damage to your home from the water used to put out the fire. If the water damage is not treated as needed, it can lead to mold growth. Mold can cause adverse health problems for those who are in sensitive health groups. Read more about how mold can affect your health by visiting this website. So, once the smoke has cleared and you have contacted your insurance company, you should then contact a reputable fire damage restoration company.
Once you contact a reputable restoration company, they should be able to get to your home within the hour to begin securing it from vandals/thieves and other damage. To do this, they may need to put a tarp on your roof to protect it from rain as well as critters from entering your home. They will then begin boarding up any doors and windows to ward off trespassers, vandals or possible thieves. When you have a fire in your home, it is in your best interest to not sleep in your home until the smoke smell has gone away and you have been given the all clear. Most homeowner’s insurance will cover the cost for you to go to a hotel, so make sure you check with them about this.
After your home has been secured, the restoration company will begin inspecting it to see what damage has occurred and what they need to begin taking care of first. Typically, in a fire, the first thing they will take care of would be removing the water and drying out your home. If this is not taken care of within 48 hours, mold can begin growing and spreading. This can occur on and in your walls as well as on and under your flooring. As they are drying out your home, they will use fans, dehumidifiers and the latest technological equipment to ensure the water has been properly removed and the humidity is where it needs to be.
Now that the water has been removed and everything has been dried out they will begin removing and cleaning soot from all surfaces. In some instances, the soot may not be able to be removed or cleaned, so the only option would be to restore or replace the item.
After everything possible has been cleaned, they will begin the restoration process on the fire-damaged areas. In some instances, the items may be burned beyond restoration, so they will need to be replaced.
The restoration company you choose should respect you and your home by including you in all decisions. They should also show compassion and patience as this will be an overwhelming time for you and they need to be considerate of what you are going through.
So, if you have fire damage in your Midwest City home, you need to ensure you take the time to find a reputable restoration company who will take care of you and your home.
Qualities to look for in a Midwest City Fire Restoration Company!
When looking for a Midwest City Fire Restoration Company, there are several important qualities to be on the lookout for. If you take the time to identify these qualities, then you can feel confident that the company is the right one for you.
The first quality would be that they are available 24 /7 and can arrive at your home within one hour of your call. This is vital because when you have a fire in your home, you want to work with a company who knows how urgent it is to get your house secure and begin the cleaning process promptly.
Another quality would be that the company is IICRC Certified. This certification shows they know the proper protocol and standards to follow to properly inspect, clean and restore your home. If they do not have this certification, then they may be winging it which is not good for the integrity of your home.
Finally, it would be a good idea to work with a locally owned and operated company who has a vested interest in ensuring their community thrives and is properly taken care of. When you work with a company, you want to have confidence in their abilities and that they care for you and will get you back in your home in an expedient manner.
After going through this process, you will see that 24 Hour Fire and Flood is the best Midwest City Fire Restoration Company, and they will take care of you throughout the entire process. Read more about what great things they have to offer by clicking here.
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If you’re growing tired of the iPhone 6 rumors, mockups and supposed leaks, then today isn’t going to be your day. Hot in the heels of so much talk about the unannounced iPhone 6 so far, we’ve got another video that shows something of a rarity – the iPhone 6 in a rather fetching gold sheen along with Space Gray model next to current iPhone 5s and Nexus 5.
Russian gadget repair service Rozetked has put this particular video together and we have to say, it looks rather stunning. Being compared to a current iPhone model and the Nexus 5 from Google or LG, depending on how you look at it, the iPhone 6 stacks up rather well in the looks department. We’d go so far as to say that these mockups and leaked photos of what the iPhone 6 is expected to look like actually depict what we think could be the best looking iPhone ever. Considering we’re huge fans of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s design, that’s quite the compliment.
The video itself actually runs for over four minutes, so there is plenty to feast the eyes on. Of particular note to those of us with small hands are the numerous clips that show someone man-handling the iPhone 6 mockup with one hand and, we’re pleased to say, it doesn’t look like it’s going to be too big. Still, the proof is very much in the pudding with these things, so we’ll have to reserve judgment until we drop one because we’re trying to do some ridiculous swipe gesture. Fingers crossed on that front!
If you’ve had your fill of iPhone 6 videos, then this isn’t going to fill you with joy but, if you still have an insatiable need for video of a device that doesn’t exist yet, then you’re in for a treat. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the (imaginary) ride.
No more mock up please. I am ignoring it for the next true information first.
I still say NO to those ugly antenna bands!


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Choosing the right successor for your operation requires a lot of planning – sometimes years of planning. Succession planning expert Dr. John Fast shares stories and wisdom on this all-too-common topic. He explains why it’s so tough for a person who’s been farming for a lifetime to hand over a business they so closely identify with.
Making a healthy transition seems more difficult for men. John Fast explains one of the reasons is because studies have shown men can be more resistant to change than women.
Succession planning can be a very emotional issue because it feels like it’s the first step of giving up a life’s worth of work.
To help ease the difficulty of transferring the farm, some have had success using professional hiring methods to choose which son or daughter is the best fit.
If somebody in the family gets married, tension can come up when the new spouse tries joining the business. Communication is an important part of making them feel welcome.


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GallerieOnline.com.au is an online retailer for home owners but unlike other online stores you can come to our studio to view the products before you buy and get advice from our expert staff.
We have a direct relationship with the brands that we offer, which results in the best prices available plus everything is backed by an Australian manufacturer’s warranty.
Unlike many retailers who will sell multiple products we select the best brand within a particular segment based on a criteria of quality, price and service.
Kleenmaid have been creating appliances of world distinction for 38 years, currently there are more than 1.2 million Kleenmaid appliances used in Australian homes.
We will add further products like tapware and sanitaryware after we assess the best option based on the above criteria we are currently assessing further products to add to the range.


text: Hi all, thanks for visiting the page! This summer, I have been given the opportunity to travel to Morogoro, Tanzania on a volunteer project with UCD Volunteers Overseas. As a History and Politics student, development is something which I really feel is worth engaging with. The focus of our project is education. We will be working in a combination of primary and secondary schools assisting with I.C.T training for the teachers and providing English lessons for teachers and students.Each volunteer has a fundraising target of €1,200 to go towards project costs. This does not include personal costs such as flights, food, accomodation etc. which I will be covering from personal funds. So far, I have been blown away with all the support I have recieved which has put me well on the way to achieving my target of €1,200. Any donations towards the project would be greatly appreciated! Donations can either be made in person or via this page and I would be extremely grateful to anyone in a position to help out.More information can be found at www.ucdvo.org THANK YOU!


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Limited Liability Companies | Corporate Service Center, Inc.
A Nevada LLC is an ideal structure for startups to save on taxes.
LLCs are a hybrid of a corporation and partnership. They protect the owners and operators from personal liability similar to a corporation, and they possess the “pass-through” tax benefits of a partnership.
Additionally, LLCs do not require the typical formalities that are required when managing a corporation. LLCs have been used in replacement of S-Corporations when a large group of investors are involved. Currently, S-Corporations are only allowed to have up to 100 shareholders where LLCs have no cap on the numbers of owners.
So what makes Nevada LLCs different than any other state? Well, similar to corporations Nevada has developed a superior LLC that surpasses any other state with respect to liability protection.


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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day which is coming right up, I’ve designed a fun St. Patrick’s Day, green themed, soap project. You can find other St. Patrick’s Day inspirations, including more molds and colorant ideas here.
Fragrance: Lettuce or Green Tea is perfect!
Step 1: Make the Shamrocks. Be sure to fragrance them. They end up making up 20% of your total soap in the final product. We used Emerald Green (which bleeds) and Non-Bleeding Green Oxide.
Step 2: If you allow the Shamrocks to sit overnight, be sure to cover them in an airtight container. The more fresh the soap is, the easier it is to adhere in the final product.
Step 3: Heat 8 ounces of clear soap in the microwave. Stir thoroughly until it is no longer steaming and there are no chunks. Fragrance this soap with .1 to .2 ounces of fragrance oil.
Step 4: Pour the clear soap in the bottom of the loaf. Spritz each Shamrock down with rubbing alcohol. Embedd them at an angle to allow air bubbles to flow up the sides. The loaf mold holds three Shamrocks easily.
Step 5: Allow a thick skin to form. Pour a layer of white soap to really make the shamrocks pop.
Step 5.5: Then, it’s time to swirl! Using 2 to 4 ounces of colored soap per pour (don’t forget to fragrance), swirl and layer varying green. We used Emerald Green, Irridescent Green, and White melt and pour to get the final look.
Step 6: Allow to harden to a very thick skin. This layer needs to support the next layer of soap and three Shamrocks! Pour a thin layer of Clear Soap (colored with Iridescent Mica).
Step 7: Spray each Shamrock liberally with rubbing alcohol. Gently set each Shamrock, face up, into the thin layer of soap. Pour remaining soap around the Shamrocks, filling the soap so that the Shamrocks are just barely set into the surface of the soap.
Step 8: Do one final spritz of rubbing alcohol and allow soap to harden at least four hours or overnight.
Check back tomrorow for the final photo to see how this fun loaf turned out.
BeautifulSpirit, As long as I use fresh soap, poured in layers quickly, and it’s the same brand, it always sticks together for me. ‘Course, I only use the Bramble Berry house brand so maybe that’s why I’m getting so lucky but I suspect freshly poured soap with any brand would do well. Tell me more deets – I’d love to help.
So lemme get this straight…I have used different methods including hot soap and witch hazel to properly secure multilayer soaps with no long term luck. Rubbing alcohol does this best? And how long are your shelf lives on layered soaps in this way (ie do they come apart, peel and when)?
lovely work, I keep coming back to see if there’s anything new.
Keep posting the instructions, they are very helpful.
No, it won’t smell like beer. You’ll want to add something like the Fresh Baked Bread or maybe Oatmeal, Milk & Honey (wheat smelling, sort of) to the soap to give the illusion of beer fragrance.
I was hoping to actually add beer to the soap. I figured it wouldnt be much and 5% sounds about right. Do I need to add anything else? And will it actually smell like beer?
Evermore, tell me more about the beer soap. Do you want beer in the soap or just the scent? I know you can add beer to MP but you can’t add much – 5% concentrations of flat beer max – and then, the soap is hard and needs a bit of drying time.
Love these! And Milky Way molds are wonderful – so sturdy, with perfect details.
That looks so cute! As soon as I find some money I will have to try some of these specialty soaps.
These are so cool looking! I was actually searching for a beer soap recipe for M&P soap but Im coming up empty. Any ideas?


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At Pepco, our purpose is providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy for our customers. As part of our commitment to meet the growing demand for electric service and to enhance the capacity and reliability of our system, Pepco plans to upgrade the electric system infrastructure in the downtown Silver Spring area, with portions of work also occurring in Prince George's County and the District of Columbia.
Construction for this project began in 2018 and will continue through December 2022. The work will affect traffic along several roads including Fenton Street, Eastern Avenue, and New Hampshire Avenue. Work will typically take place Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 2019 to July 2020: Crews will begin excavation at 4th Ave. to complete the second line to Whittier continuing onto Carroll Ave.
April 2019 to July 2019: Crews are currently excavating at the 7000 block of Eastern Ave. headed toward Piney Branch Ave. Crews have encountered significant rock which slows down our pace of construction.
April 2019 to July 2019: Crews are installing a line headed toward the 7000 block of Eastern Ave., crossing Piney Branch.
July 2019 to September 2019: Crews will begin work on Cedar Ave. at the second line manholes and continue working east toward Carroll Ave. to install the second underground line.
April 2019 to June 2019: Crews are currently in the 200 block of Carroll St. installing the primary line, headed east toward Eastern Ave. The road is closed temporarily to accomodate this work.
June 2019 to June 2020: Crews will meet in the 100 block of Carroll St. in the next two months. They will then begin work on the second line through the same area.
We understand that this work will affect the community and we strive to complete the project with as little disruption as possible. Our goal is to be transparent and informative about this project.
Have questions? For project information, visit pepco.com/Takoma or contact us at takomasligo@pepco.com or 855-888-9343.

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Manuel Pellegrini was heartened by his West Ham United team’s second half performance at Chelsea on Monday, but was frustrated that the improvement only came after an opening period which dropped below their standards.
Chelsea took advantage of their lightning start with a wonderful individual goal from Eden Hazard, when the Belgian ran through four West Ham challenges to slot past Lukasz Fabianski.
In truth, the advantage could have been greater at the break, but the visitors regrouped and gave Maurizio Sarri’s team something to think about in the second period, with Manuel Lanzini forcing a good save from Kepa before Aaron Cresswell lashed a left-footed wide inches wide of the far post.
It wasn’t until the final minute that Eden Hazard wrapped up the points and Pellegrini reflected that on another day the Hammers’ increased intensity after half time could have yielded a point.
“We improved a lot in the second half,” he explained, “We had opportunities, and we could have drawn the game but finally they scored the second goal.
“I think the difference was in the first 45 minutes, that we didn’t start the game with the pace that you need to play [against Chelsea].
“When a player with the quality of Hazard, you know he can make different things. Going between four players is not easy, so maybe we could have been more aggressive. That was our attitude in the first 45 minutes, in the way we defended that goal and the way we played.
Pellegrini also revealed after the match that he planned to introduce Samir Nasri at the interval, only for the Frenchman to feel an injury in the warm-up.

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Do you love peanut butter? Do you love Asian-inspired recipes? This Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is for you.
It literally tastes good on anything. Seriously. I haven’t tried eating it with cardboard yet, but I am sure it would be delicious.
Just kidding – but for real, as good as cardboard could taste – you would experience it with this sauce.
I try to eat vegetables as much as possible – but, I don’t always crave raw veggies. That was until I started making this Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce.
Zucchini noodles, shredded carrots, red cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, red peppers – you name it, this sauce makes it taste even more delicious.
Don’t even get me started on spring / summer rolls. It is da bomb!
AND what’s even better? The sauce is actually pretty healthy! Unlike most sauces or dressings which are heavy in processed oils, this sauce gets its fat content from peanut butter. Yum yum!
But it is just so dang good! You just might want to!
Try it drizzled over a bed of greens and grains! I love this combination of kale, red cabbage, brussel sprouts, red pepper, edamame and farro! Top with tofu or shrimp – so easy and so delicious!
The most incredible sauce you will ever taste.
In a food processor or high speed blender, combine all ingredients. Pulse until smooth.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.


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Large bezeled labradorite pendant necklace. Stunning, vibrant colors!
This necklace is 17" with an additional 2.5" extender. The pendant is 1.25" long.


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John Cena was back at it again on social media by poking fun at Baron Corbin following the news that Corbin would be facing WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle at the upcoming WrestleMania 35 event.
WWE fans have expressed their displeasure in this match as they thought Angle would face a bigger name in his final match.
John Cena, who was speculated as a possible opponent for Angle, took to his Instagram account where he shared this photo that was a photoshopped image of Baron Corbin’s face on his body while in the ring with Angle.


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Consider This...Podcast: What have we learned from the Harvard admissions lawsuit?
What have we learned from the Harvard admissions lawsuit?
Get the inside scoop on the college admissions process from Princeton Review's John Moscatiello.
Welcome to Consider This a podcast from the Wilberforce School. On consider this we address issues educators and parents face in the formation of children.


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Today I'm featuring an upcoming read, The Silver Gun by L.A. Chandlar. The excerpt shared is from the trade paperback copy given to me by a friend.
This novel is a trifecta when it comes to my favorite criteria: it's the first in a series (Art Deco Mystery Series); it's set in New York; and it's historical fiction.
I am really looking forward to losing myself in this story set in the 1930s, when Fiorello LaGuardia, a formidable personality (and character in the novel), began his term as 99th mayor of New York City.
Oh, yes, I love those ingredients, too! 1930s NYC...and a first in the series is always a bonus for me, too.
Sounds tempting as I like the setting but, no new series books for me right now.
It's a nice cover to have lurking in the background.
I admire your willpower, Diane. I can't resist a new series of interest, no matter how hard I try. I think I do it to make up for all those great series that I discovered when they are already in double digits of titles.
The second book in this series, The Golden Pawn, is coming out soon.
Thanks for visiting, Mystica. Happy reading!
This one ticks off all the boxes on my mental checklist too. I'll have to add it to my wishlist. This week I am featuring A Double Life by Flynn Berry. Happy reading!
Hope you have the chance to read The Silver Gun soon. Enjoy your current read!
I love first in a series and books about NYC but I'm not a fan of historical fiction. Still, I love the intro.
Loving the atmosphere from that first paragraph alone - sounds like a fab choice to me.
Thanks for stopping by, Cleo.
Art Decco period sounds fun! A great choice, with an intriguing beginning. Here is mine: http://bit.ly/BlackChamber I'm late posting today.
Nice to hear from you! Your current read sounds really good!


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To examine the in vitro effects of the organophospate (OP) pesticide chlorpyrifos, the carbamate maneb, dust mite allergen (Der p1), alone and in combination, on the production of Th1/Th2 cytokines.
To determine whether pesticide and allergen exposures differentially affect in vitro cytokine expression in lymphocytes of children versus those of adults.
To establish a mechanism-based new enzymatic assay for “neuropathy target esterase” (NTE) in human adult lymphocytes and neuroblastoma cell line.
To determine the ontogenetic changes in NTE activity in human fetus, child and adult.
To determine the sensitivity of NTE in fetal and adult lymphocytes to known NTE inhibitors and to test the relative sensitivity of NTE and AChE to these inhibitors.
To determine the sensitivity of NTE in fetal versus adult lymphocytes to widely used pesticides in their bioactivated form.
In Year 4, we expanded the study of cytokines IL-10 (Th2) and IFNγ (Th1) in the CHAMACOS cohort to 5-year-old (60 month) children. Th1/Th2 cytokine balance is a measure of the severity and type of immune response. Th1 and Th2 cytokines have been found to be mutually inhib-itory; many conditions, such as asthma, result from dysregulation of the Th1/Th2 balance (Bellinhausen et al., 2006). Using methods we previously de-veloped and validated, we measured induction of intracellular cytokines in the blood of 60-month child-ren and compared them to values observed at 12 and 24 months. Significant Th1 increase with age was observed at 60 months (p< 0.005). Both Th1 and Th2 levels were higher during the rainy season than in the dry season (p=0.001), and these changes were linked with levels of ambient mold and pollen in the Salinas Valley. This finding suggests that childhood exposure to allergens may affect children’s cytokine profiles (Harley et al., submitted). Mean Th2 levels at age 5 were higher in children with doctor-diagnosed asthma at 24 months than in healthy children (p=0.04). GEE regression analysis shows that Th1 levels in both healthy and asthmatic children increased with age. The model coefficients for these two groups of children were 0.86 (p<0.0005) and 1.08 (p<0.0005), respectively.
Previously we have reported that combined in vitro treatment with endotoxin and chlopyrifos oxon produc-ed a greater cytokine response than endotoxin alone, whereas OPs (chlopyrifos and two metabolites) alone did not induce cytokines (Duramad et al., 2006). This year we explored response by gender. The response to chlopyrifos treatment was on average 61% lower in females (p=0.017), controlling for dose and age. We published a review paper summarizing the state-of-art science and challenges in assessing immunological biomarkers in children related to environmental exposure (Duramad et al., 2007).
We made significant progress this year characterizing neuropathy target esterase (NTE)-related enzymes. NTE is the most studied secondary target of organophosphorus (OP) toxicants after acetylcholinesterase. OP inhibition and aging of brain NTE is associated with de-layed neuropathy. NTE is normally assayed with brain membranes as the paraoxon-resistant and mipafox-sensitive phenyl valerate hydrolysis. Using a physio-logically-based assay with brain tissue, lysophospha-tidylcholine (LysoPC) can be substituted for phenyl valerate with the same results. In June, we published findings suggesting that NTE assessment may be possible using blood (Vose et. al. 2007). Using palmitoyl LysoPC as the substrate, we found the same OP sensitivity and specificity profiles in human erythrocyte and lymphocyte tissues as in brain, suggesting that these tissues contain similar or identical enzymes. Erythrocyte lysophospholipase (LysoPLA) activity in stored CHAMACOS blood samples had high inter-individual variability. However, no difference was observed between newborns and mothers or between subjects with different genetic variants of the OP-detoxifying enzyme paraoxonase (PON1).
One of the most potent NTE inhibitors and delayed neurotoxicants, ethyl octylphosphonofluoridate (with an in vitro IC50 of 1 nM), gives strong and dose-dependent inhibition of erythrocyte and brain LysoPLA activities at 1 or 3 mg/kg ip in mice. In vitro and in vivo surveys with mice indicate that erythrocyte LysoPLA activity, despite its high sensitivity to designer compounds with long alkyl chains, is poorly sensitive to commercial OP pesticides. Thus, erythrocyte lysophosphatidylcholine (LysoPC) hydrolase inhibition is predictive of exposure to organophosphorus (OP) inducers of delayed neuropathy. Currently, we are assessing the relative contribution of NTE to erythrocyte LysoPC hydrolase activity by mass-spectrometry and other molecular methods. This work is being conducted by Sarah Vose, who successfully passed her qualifying exam and was advanced to PhD-candidacy.
We completed analysis this year of multiple SNPs in the PON1 gene and enzymatic activity for all CHAMACOS mother-child pairs (maternal blood collected at delivery, child blood at age 2). These preliminary data allowed us to secure additional funding (Holland PI NIEHS RO1-supplement) to expand our study of functional genomics of paraoxonase to previously collected samples from African-American mothers and children from Oakland, CA.
We plan to continue to study immunological profiles of CHAMACOS children with the goal of understanding the mechanisms by which pesticide and other environmental exposures impact health outcomes. We will focus on the basic science of lysophospholipases as alternative OP-targets using an “omics” approach and transgenic and knock-out mice.

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