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This is the fourth article in my series on blood pressure. So far, we have given a general overview of blood pressure and have discussed diuretics and beta blockers. In this article, we will continue looking at the medications used in controlling hypertension–specifically the ACE inhibitors.
ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors were introduced in 1981. These agents prevent the kidneys from retaining sodium and water by deactivating angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). ACE is a compound that converts inactive angiotensin I to the active angiotensin II. Angiotensin II raises blood pressure by triggering sodium and water retention and constricting the arteries. Ace Inhibitors prevent Angiotensin Converting Enzyme from activating Angiotensin I into Angiotensin II. Therefore, sodium and water are not retained and arterial constriction is not stimulated. This keeps the blood pressure down.
The most common side effects of these medications are a reduced sense of taste and a dry cough. Rarely, a patient can have difficulty breathing because of swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat. ACE inhibitors can also cause potassium retention; therefore people with poor kidney function must use them cautiously. Because these drugs can cause fetal abnormalities, women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should not take them.
The function of ACE inhibitors can be thought of as waging a sort of chemical warfare attack. They force the blood pressure lower by blocking the release of angiotensin in the body which is meant to raise the blood pressure. I have found in my many years practical experience that it is rarely expedient to force the body into an unnatural state.
The body’s chemical regulatory mechanisms do things for a reason as mentioned in my first article. Most of the time high blood pressure is a protective mechanism designed to maintain ‘homeostasis’, or the body’s biological balance despite internal and external happenings. One might think that keeping the blood pressure ‘low’ is a good thing. However, when the body needs to raise blood pressure to maintain homeostasis and is prevented from doing so it only results in a greater strain being placed on the entire homeostatic mechanism. As a result, the adverse reactions and side effects of ACE Inhibitors include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fainting, headache, insomnia, vertigo, weakness, cough, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), hypotension, chest pain, edema, tachycardia, hypuricemia (excess uric acid in the urine), taste disturbances, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, erectile dysfunction, proteinemia, fetal abnormalities, renal dysfunction, renal failure, flushing, pruritis, rashes, hyerkalemia (high blood potassium), back pain, muscle cramps, and fever.
The medical establishment has determined that high blood pressure is a pathological condition. While there are times when this may be the case, the majority of the time it is the body’s response to a particular need, and higher blood pressure is necessary for the body to maintain its homeostatic balance. In these cases, circumventing that process with drugs to bring the blood pressure down only forces the body into a greater homeostatic challenge. The human body is adaptive and over time adjusts to this challenge and continues to increase blood pressure despite the drugs, which results in more or stronger medications being given to once again gain ‘control’. Although this may sound strange it is exactly what happens. In fact, anyone that is placed on blood pressure control is never taken off of it. With time they are periodically given more and stronger medication to control their blood pressure. If you could listen to someone’s heart who has been on blood pressure meds for ten or fifteen years the heartbeat would be much more abnormal than when they were initially placed on the medication. The irregularities in rhythm, rate, sound, etc., all become distorted over time as the heart is beaten to death by these cardiac killers. The quality of the persons’ life on these drugs becomes more tenuous over time, as well, but they are convinced that they are doing what they have to in order to live.
Does that mean that someone on heart medication should immediately stop the medication? Certainly not, for that is setting him up for severe and often fatal consequences. Rather, a gradual reduction of the medications should ensue under the doctor’s direction, as requested by the patient who understands his or her body’s true needs.
After all, ultimately we are all responsible for our own health and should be free to make our own informed decisions.
In my next article I will be talking about the deadliest of all of the blood pressure medications, the calcium channel blockers. Following that, I will discuss the alternative therapies and treatments for working with hypertension.


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A Dyer Arkansas children's party is a party for children such as a birthday party or tea party. Since medieval times, children have dressed specially for such occasions.
Dyer Arkansas Children's birthday parties originated in Germany as kinderfeste.
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A visit to Altea starts at the highest part of the old town, next to the famous Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo church with its unique blue and white tiled dome. This place is definitely one of the most picturesque spots of the Costa Blanca. From here, narrow cobblestoned streets and steps descend to the lower part of the town with its many excellent restaurants and art-shops.
At the foot of the hill is the fishermen's quarter, plus the excellent seafront promenade and port. Within the town and around the main squares, craftsmen and artists mingle with tourists to create an excellent cosmopolitan atmosphere. On the coastal road between Altea and Calpe, above the Nautical Club of Campomanes, lies the exclusive urbanisations of Altea Hills. Here you can find fantastic panoramic views, comprising beautiful villas with a great infrastructure, security service and a five star hotel resort. Adjacent to Altea Hills, you can also find the Don Cayo Golf Course. Jetvillas is an official Agent of the Altea Hills Resort and can provide you with all the information about offers and availability of building plots, apartments, townhouses and luxurious villas.
Spain has long been the location of choice for expatriates and travelers from around the world. In fact, Spain's foreign resident population now tops 6 million, corresponding to 14% of the country's total population. And with the warmth of its climate and its people, it’s not hard to see why.
So if you’re considering joining the hundreds of thousands of people that chooses to live abroad, then consider these benefits of living Spain. We have a hunch that it could be just the place you’re looking for too.
Spain, by and large, receives a bountiful supply of golden rays of sunshine throughout the year.
It is a well-known fact that climate and lifestyle affects health. People who live in warm, sunny climates are generally happier and much more relaxed than those who live in cold, wet climates.
An added benefit? If you move to Spain, you will never have to leave the country for your summer holiday!
Spain has some truly exceptional natural resources.
Here you’re guaranteed to find a little bit of everything. Lakes, mountains, volcanoes, marshes, forests, valleys, cliffs and, of course, beautiful beaches. The country's wide diversity of landscapes never ceases to amaze us, or the estimated 40 million tourists who come to visit every year.
More and more people now even make plans to buy a house in Spain, a Spanish villa or ocean-view apartment and live and work or retire there and make use of their Spanish property, living as a permanent resident in Spain.
The Costa Blanca in particular is renowned for its healthy climate and beautiful coastline. 212 kilometers of Mediterranean seafront to be exact. We may be biased, but we’re convinced we live in the best region of continental Spain.
While the siesta is not as common as it once was, generally Spaniards have a more relaxed approach to life.
They work to live, not the other way round. We can say from experience that the pace of life is definitely more leisurely here, and the emphasis is on spending time with friends and family.
Spaniards tend to live a little bit later than in the rest of Europe. Especially when it comes to meals, do not expect to have lunch before 2pm and dinner before 9pm. And be ready for a lunch break that can last up to two hours!
Since many of our agents are from outside of Spain, we can say that the pace of life here is a welcome change. With the great climate, friendly people, and fantastic food, there is little to complain about in our new home!
The World Health Organization named the Spanish healthcare system as one of the top 10 in the world. And in our experience living here, its reputation is well-deserved.
Whether you go to a hospital or a walk-in clinic, the medical staff are well-trained, professional, and friendly. Spanish facilities are state-of-the-art, well-equipped, and clean.
Every day the international prestige of Spanish gastronomy continues to grow. We guarantee that you will enjoy healthy, imaginative and, above all, highly varied cuisine when you come to Spain.
In fact, the Mediterranean diet Spain is famous for was awarded the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation in 2010. They recognized, as we do, that it goes beyond mere food. It’s the culture that Spain promotes around this diet: social interaction, respect for the environment and biodiversity, and preservation of traditional activities connected to local agriculture and fishing.
If you come visit us in the Costa Blanca, we can show you the best of the local cuisine!
Spain is incredibly diverse in its history and culture. We like to say that we have several countries in one! We even have 3 national languages apart from Spanish (Catalan, Gallego and Basque).
As a result, the country has an outstanding multicultural heritage. And you can see it in all areas of Spanish social life, especially in the variety of fiestas or festivals around the country.
Famous extravaganzas like the bull-running in Pamplona (San Fermín), Sevilla’s Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, or Valencia’s Las Fallas are well worth a visit. But each village, town and city has its own monthly schedule of saints’ days and feast days too. And because they have specific significance to the local community, they are likely to be more meaningful and entertaining for you as well.
Locals are always eager to share their culture and language with visitors. Don’t be surprised if you are invited to take part in the festivities!
The notion of family has a deep-rooted importance in the Spanish way of life, and we’re sure you’ll feel right at home the moment you arrive.
In Spain it’s not uncommon to walk into a restaurant or bar and see entire families sitting together, day or night. Whether you are in major cities or a rural village, Spanish social traditions provide special attention for children. This excellent treatment also extends to the rest of the family.
Come and discover a warm, welcoming country with the best infrastructure for families, where your little ones will be looked after like nowhere else.
There is no better place to be an outdoor enthusiast than Spain. You can enjoy a variety of sporting and recreational activities. No matter where you travel on the peninsula or on the islands, there is a wide range of specialized packages, companies, and guides all around the country.
Here you can go sailing, cycling, hiking, improve your golf swing, or try paddling around at the beach. And in the winter, you can go skiing in the Sierra Nevadas in the south, or the Pyrenees in the north.
With the Spanish sunshine and the warm climate, you can indulge in your favorite outdoor sports all year round.
Splendid beaches, delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife and lively fiestas all make Spain one of Europe’s best getaways. Because Spain encompasses several autonomous regions and islands, the country boasts one of the most widely diverse cultures and landscapes on the continent. The Costa Blanca in particular is very well communicated with central European countries and Great Britain. The airports of Valencia and Alicante are just an hour away and offer daily flights from and to a large number of different European cities. By car, the Costa Blanca can easily be reached over the motorway AP7.
Spain’s high quality of life, healthy year-round climate and easy access to nature are also complemented with modern services in different European languages, such as world-class medical assistance and various amenities. According to the OCDE statistics, Spain has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. The Costa Blanca particularly is quite idyllic, and a very safe destination for tourists and business people alike. You will rarely find any serious crimes committed here.
Jetvillas is proud to be one of the Costa Blanca Real Estate leading companies.
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Who didn't love Garbage Pail Kids, even if you were outwardly too cool for them?
It was awesome to find your own name (Impaled Gail was as close as you were gonna get to my spelling). If you had a common name, like Brian's, you might get a choice of cards (Booger Brian, Fryin' Brian, Brainy Brian.) Better than that was if you had an enemy, and you found THEIR card, especially if it was a really negative one (Nasty Nancy!).
I was a little old for GPKs when they came out, but I always loved Wacky Packs and Mad Magazine, and really, this was just another jaunt down that road of goofy gross-out parodies. Topps is now releasing Flashback sets, so you can trip down memory lane with such cards as Rappin' Ron (a Ron Reagan lookalike) and Have a Nice Dave (yellow smiley face dude).
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Kyle: (serenading with a song) "Everywhre I go, I'm thinking of you, Rebecca. I don't know what to do, Rebecca. You're so nice, I'd like to get to know you better. So what do you say we get together? You really are quite good-looking, Rebecca! You really are quite good-looking, Rebecca! Rebecca, you're really quite good-looking! You're a fox~."
Eric Cartman: "Whateva, I do what I want"
Chorus: "Joseph Smith was called a prophet DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM. He started the Mormon religion DUM DUM DUM DUM DUM."
I've got half a mind to report you to the Police, Sir!
Various Characters: (Recurring Line) "Goddamnit!"
Cartman: (Recurring line) "Well, well, well..."
Stan: Oh, my god they killed Kenny! Sort of.
Kyle: Ya, ah you basstards.
Towelie: That's it! Stan: That's the code? Towelie: No! That's the tune to Funky Town!!!
Loo, loo, loo, I got some apples. Loo, loo, loo, you got some too. Loo, loo, loo, let's sing together. Loo loo loo loo loo loo loo!
I told her..... DON'T F*CK WITH WENDY TESTABURGER!!


text: Heinrich Heine was one of the most important German poets, and he provided inspiration for the name of this elegant and shiny black stallion. As the poet was susceptible to beauty, he would have loved this attractive and appealing stallion. Equipped with a big-framed and perfect riding horse conformation, Heinrich Heine was one of the best stallions of the stallion performance test in 2009. His self-carried uphill going canter and his always regulated walk with good overstep give him his signature, just like his above-average rideability. His half brother Delatio was competitor at the Final of the Federal Championships, and in the meantime, he is a successful dressage horse in the United States.

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Bulls beat the Knicks 108-101 on Friday.
NEW YORK — Three players and a coach were not around to witness the end of the last Bulls-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
That coach was New York's Mike Woodson, who forecasted another battle royale.
"Chicago, the Celtics, Indiana … teams that play defense and get after it, there will be (intense) games," he said. "I expect (this) will be no different."
It turned out completely different, a walk in the park for the Bulls — for 44 minutes. But even after giving up 12 straight points late in the fourth quarter, Chicago left town with a solid 108-101 victory.
"When you build a cushion," coach Tom Thibodeau said, "you can withstand things not going your way. The most important thing is getting the win."
Marco Belinelli came through at the end, hitting 5 of 6 free throws and making a steal to lock up the victory. The Bulls improved to 3-0 against the Knicks, a mark that pleases native New Yorker Joakim Noah to no end.
"It feels great," he said. "Everybody's locked in when we play the Knicks. It's easy to get up for games like this — big stage, playing in the Garden."
Luol Deng scored 33 points on 13-for-18 shooting, besting his season high of 29 that came Dec. 21 in that wild, four-point Bulls victory in New York that featured nine technical fouls.
"Honestly it's not about the scoring," he said. "I just want to play well. I score for the team, but I don't go out trying to get big numbers. I never focus on one thing."
Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, but most came after the game was decided. And he shot just 14-for-32.
"(Deng) guarded Carmelo about as well as you can," Thibodeau said.
There were no scraps or technical fouls Friday, just superb basketball from the visitors, who improved to 9-1 on the road against Eastern Conference foes.
The Bulls scored the game's first five points and cruised to a 57-36 halftime lead.
Noah (nine points, eight rebounds, four assists, four blocks) surprised observers by reprising his "finger guns" celebration after nailing a 15-foot jumper in the first quarter. Noah had ditched that after the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
"I just got too hyped," he said, implying he would not do it again.
The Bulls allowed New York to score 41 points in the fourth quarter — and nail 11 of 17 from deep in the second half.
"We opened up the 3-point line against a team that can shoot the 3," Thibodeau said. "We want to learn and improve. (But) I want to look at the game in totality."
Until the late flurry, the Bulls were totally dominant, building a 101-80 lead with 3 minutes, 47 seconds to play.
"I wish every game was here," Noah said. "It's the best, man."


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Convergence Media Lab exists at the intersection of art and technology and it was created to combine the elements of the founder's interest in art, visual communication, and the sciences. The artists at Convergence strive to to use cutting edge technology, finely honed aesthetics, and their thirst to learn and try new things. Their aim is to create the most beautiful and innovative pieces of visually communicative art possible.
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Borussia Dortmund and Atlético Madrid have already assumed control of Group A, and a win for either on matchday three would put them within sight of a place in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds.
• Both teams have six points having beaten Club Brugge and Monaco. Dortmund hold the advantage with a goal difference of one better than their Spanish opponents.
• The sides have met in four previous matches, most recently in the 1996/97 UEFA Champions League group stage when each recorded an away victory. Dortmund were 1-0 winners in Spain before a 2-1 Atlético success in Germany; the pair finished level on 13 points, Atlético winning the section ahead of Dortmund on head-to-head record. It was the German club, however, who would go on to lift the trophy that season, beating Juventus in the final; Atlético were eliminated by Ajax in the quarter-finals.
• Dortmund came out on top in the 1965/66 European Cup Winners' Cup quarter-final between the teams, following a 1-1 draw in Spain with a 1-0 home victory. Once again, the German side went on to win the trophy.
• Lucian Favre's side were 3-0 victors against Monaco in their first home Group A game, on matchday two, having opened the section with a 1-0 win at Club Brugge.
• Fourth in last season's Bundesliga, the German club are in the group stage for the third season running, and the seventh time in eight years – in their 2017/18 campaign they picked up only two points from their six fixtures. They went on to reach the UEFA Europa League round of 16, losing to Salzburg.
• Despite the wins against Club Brugge and Monaco, Dortmund have won only three of their last 13 UEFA Champions League fixtures (D3 L7).
• The German club picked up only one point at home in last season's group stage, and were without a win in four UEFA Champions League matches in Dortmund (D1 L3) before beating Monaco.
• The 3-2 home win against Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg was Dortmund's only European victory last season; they have now won two of their last seven European home matches (D1 L4).
• Dortmund's record at home to Spanish clubs is W7 D4 L3 – one of those defeats coming in the most recent encounter, Real Madrid's 3-1 success in last season's UEFA Champions League group stage. That ended Dortmund's five-match unbeaten run (W4 D1) at home to Spanish clubs.
• BVB's last eight games against Spanish sides have all pitted them against Real Madrid; they won only two of those contests, and none of the last four (D2 L2).
• Diego Simeone's side were 3-1 winners at home to Club Brugge on matchday two having won their opening fixture at Monaco 2-1.
• Those results mean Atlético have won their last five European games, and have lost only one of their last 16 matches in continental competition (W11 D4).
• Atlético have lost only one of their last eight European away games, winning three.
• A 4-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen in the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg ended Atlético's three-match losing run in Germany.
• UEFA Champions League finalists in 2014 and 2016, and semi-finalists two seasons ago, Atlético won only one game in the 2017/18 competition, drawing four including all three away, to finish behind Roma and Chelsea in their section.
• However, Los Rojiblancos then moved into the UEFA Europa League, winning their first five matches. They lost only one of nine overall and defeated Marseille 3-0 in the Lyon final.
• Atlético have already lifted European silverware this season, beating Real Madrid 4-2 in August's UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn – making them the first team to win the competition on their first three appearances.
• Atlético's Thomas Lemar provided three assists in Monaco's 6-3 aggregate win against Dortmund in the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Shinji Kagawa and Marco Reus were among the German club's scorers.
• Dortmund are still unbeaten this season (W9 D2), winning their last five matches in all competitions.
• Saturday's 4-0 win at Stuttgart made it 27 goals for Dortmund in their first eight Bundesliga games – their highest tally at this stage of the season.
• Dortmund have won all five games at home in 2018/19, scoring 21 goals and conceding five.
• Paco Alcácer, who hit a hat-trick in the 4-3 defeat of Augsburg on 6 October and was on target again in Stuttgart, has scored seven goals in his first four Bundesliga matches, in only 129 minutes of playing time – a competition record.
• Marco Reus has five goals in his last five games, including one on Saturday.
• Substitute Mario Götze scored in his first Bundesliga game this season against Augsburg – his first goal for BVB since February.
• On 26 September Dortmund earned their biggest Bundesliga win in 32 years, beating Nürnberg 7-0.
• Alcácer marked his first international appearances since March 2016 with two goals in Spain's 4-1 friendly win in Wales on 11 October and one in the UEFA Nations League defeat by England four days later.
• Jadon Sancho made his international debut in England's goalless UEFA Nations League draw away to Croatia on 12 October.
• Reus missed Germany's UEFA Nations League games away to the Netherlands and in France due to knee problems. Roman Bürki (groin) and Manuel Akanji (hip) sat out Switzerland's matches against Belgium and Iceland, although Reus and Bürki recovered to start the weekend; Akanji is expected to be out for three weeks.
• Marius Wolf and Raphaël Guerreiro (muscular injuries), Shinji Kagawa (ankle) and Marcel Schmelzer (knee) are all sidelined. Łukasz Piszczek and Christian Pulišić recovered from their own muscle problems to feature at Stuttgart, the latter as a substitute.
• Ömer Toprak has not played this season due to a thigh injury although he was an unused substitute at Stuttgart.
• Diego Costa scored twice in Atlético's 4-2 extra-time defeat of Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn on 15 August. Saúl Ñíguez and Koke were also on target.
• Costa has scored three goals in three UEFA club competition appearances this season, but he has not found the net in domestic football since striking against Sevilla on 25 February. He has since scored five goals in Europe.
• Five points from four matches this season represented Atlético's worst start to a Liga campaign under Diego Simeone. They have, however, won three of their last five league fixtures, although they were held 1-1 at Villarreal on Saturday.
• Filip Luís scored the Atlético goal at the weekend, his first since December 2017.
• Antoine Griezmann scored both goals in France's 2-1 comeback win against Germany in the UEFA Nations League on 16 October.
• Stefan Savić (calf) has been out since 10 September, while Vitolo sprained a knee in the 1-1 draw at Valencia on 20 August and has not played since, although the latter was an unused substitute at Villarreal.
• Diego Costa (hamstring) has been out since matchday two, as had José María Giménez with a similar problem before returning at the weekend.


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The gallbladder is a pear-sized sac that lies near the liver in the abdominal cavity. It’s main job is to store bile until it is needed for digestion. After each meal, it contracts and sends bile into the intestine; once digestion ends the gallbladder relaxes.
Gallstone disease is a common medical issue that affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. About 1 million new cases of gallstone disease are diagnosed each year, and half of them require treatment.
Gallstones are pieces of hard solid matter in the gallbladder. They form when the components of bile precipitate out of solution and form crystals — this is typically caused by cholesterol or bilirubin. These gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. There is no known reason for why certain people get them and certain people don’t, but doctors say that anything that increases the amount of cholesterol in bile can cause them. Other factors are poor contraction of the gallbladder muscle and the presence of substances in bile which may speed up or delay precipitation of crystals. Diets that are high in cholesterol and fat and low in fiber may increase the risk of gallstones.
The most common symptom of gallstone disease is severe steady pain in the upper abdomen or right side. The pain may last anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours. Pain may also be felt between the shoulder blades or in the right shoulder. Some patients even vomit or sweat. Attacks of gallstone pain can be separated by weeks, months or even years. This pain is typically caused by a stone blocking the gallbladder duct. When the blockage is prolonged, the gallbladder may become inflamed. This condition, also known as acute cholecystitis, can lead to fever and eventually an infection. Hospitalization is needed for observation, antibiotic treatment, and surgery.
Many people with gallstones have no symptoms. Gallstones are usually found when a test is performed to evaluate another issue. These “silent gallstones” are likely to remain silent and no treatment is recommended.
What Tests Are Used To Diagnose Gallstones?
When gallstones are suspected to be an issue, a routine liver blood test is typically administered. An abdominal ultrasound may also be performed.
Once gallstones have entered the common bile duct, it is a bit more difficult to diagnose them. In this case, an X-ray dye must be injected directly into the bile ducts with a needle passed through the liver or a flexible swallowed tube.
The surgical removal of the gallbladder, or a cholecystectomy, is the most common solution for gallstones. Patients typically have no difficulty with digesting food after this surgery. Surgical options include an open cholecystectomy or a laparascopic cholecystectomy, where a surgeon removes the gallstone through incisions made in the abdomen. It is also known as “belly-button surgery.” In some cases, stones in the bile duct can be left in place and removed with a ERCP at a later date. The only issue with some non-surgical approaches is that gallstones can return several years later in about half the patients that are successfully treated.
They can also be dissolved by a chemical called ursodiol or chenodiol, which is available in pill form — but this only works for small gallstones.

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For once you're encouraged to play with fire!
Located in the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Area, the Bowl of Fire is a bright orange-red outcropping of sandstone encircled by gray limestone. The hike out to the Bowl is easy with small elevation gains/losses as you travel across washes. Once at the Bowl, explore to your heart's content.
Starting from the paved pullout at mile marker 18.2 on Northshore Road, follow the well-beaten path across the open desert to the north. (Note that there's also a trail that heads south, but we didn't have the time to see where it went.) The trail is cairned, but, really, there's no need for them. You'll wind your way around a hill and then get your first peek at the Bowl. After going around the hill you'll head northwest, continuing on the trail in and out of several washes. We saw tire tracks in the wash so we assumed you could drive to that point and shorten the hike. But why?
Eventually you leave the wash and start a gradual ascent near some chalky, green rock. From here the rock changes colors from gray to red, to brown, to conglomerate limestone. At this point you'll have a full view of the Fiery Bowl. Wander and climb wherever you feel the urge. Having a commitment later in the day, we only stayed for about a half hour. However, you could spend hours exploring the area, poking your head in the countless mini-caves, checking out the windows and arches, and just plain having fun! You could also make a loop out of the hike by traveling in a clockwise direction as the orange-red sandstone extends to the east.
From Boulder City, take Highway 93 northeast. Turn left onto Lakeshore Road. Turn right onto Northshore Road. At 18.2 miles you'll come to a paved pullover on the left (northwest) side of the road. Park here.


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Diversified Services has an experienced workforce that is intimately familiar with a vast array of solutions for your business needs, so you always have the support you need and can depend on our knowledge. We provide a total outsourcing answer to your needs, covering every aspect of development and maintenance of a changing behavior, and philosophies and business practices to creating policies and procedures manuals.
Diversified Services can help make sure you're getting the right tools and technology to match your business requirements and objectives. We'll meet with you to fully understand your situation, budget, desires, timelines, and expectations. We'll even create and apply our services to prepare estimates on hardware, software, and services to give you an idea of what you're spending for what you're getting before you take that next step.
We at Diversified Services have been a part of the business services community for over 30 years and we strive to be on the cutting edge of advancement. We have a strict set of business environment tools that help us drive our solutions with confidence of knowing what is going in today's market and how that activity affects our customers core competencies and standard business practices. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE AREAS AND TOOLS WE HELP OUR CLIENTS WITH. Knowing what you currently have and where you would like to go is the first priority in any goal. At Shawn Harville's Diversified Services, our assessment service is the key to success in any industry. We sit down with you and get an understanding of your business goals and objectives. We then gather all the relevant data as to how you think your current situation is how your current situation is percievied by your stake holders and we design and configure a solution. Afterwards, we perform a gap analysis and provide you with a road map to achieve your goals and objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. As with any business, planning is key to success. At Diversified Services, we bring a range of experience across several industries to help you understand and define your business Solutions needs.
Knowing your current assets and where you would like to take your organization is an important step in advancement. Diversified Services assessment tools is key to achieving success. We meet with you personally and get an understanding of your situation, goals, and objectives. We then gather all the relevant data as to how your current situation is designed. We take this information and perform a map analysis and guide for implementing and provide you with a guide to achieve your goals and objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. Planning is key to success and Diversified Services is here to assist you with the all-important planning stage before we work together to implement your plan.

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The VIPAR Heavy Duty network of truck parts professionals is looking to add to our portfolio of leading Distributors, Suppiers, and Customer Accounts. If you would like to obtain more information about participating in North America's Leading Truck Parts Network, please fill out the provided application. A member of our business development team will contact you.
Tell us about your company (I.e. Distributor, Supplier, Distributor, Supplier, Fleet, Shop, Municipality, or Owner-operator.) Do you have a question for VIPAR Heavy Duty? Enter your question here, and a member of our busines development team will get back to your shortly.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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Maintanence, posting the same content as yesterday, didn't realized I used a potentially trademarked term.
Sorry guys, had no idea Femsplain could be trademarked at some point, I will be posting the same thing with a few changes that I did yesterday.
Update: I'm posting the new post now, I've got a disclaimer in there about what I did, and I'm sorry I didn't look it up. This post is a record that I took anything down with the word that could be trademarked at some point.
I learned my lesson, which I explain in my revamped Artist to Artist talk.


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1. BE PROACTIVE College coaches are limited in when and how often they can contact recruits. Players, however, can contact coaches at any time. It can help to let a school know that you are interested with a reminder of where they can see you play.
narrow your field further because your marks aren’t up to par.
Two key elements are part of determining a student-athlete’s NCAA eligibility: their academic achievement and their amateur status. Review the requirements at eligibilitycenter.org to understand what classes and standardized test you need to take.
Coaches constantly have to make tough recruiting decisions between equally talented players. What often breaks the tie is what they can see of a players’ character in a game. Is he a good teammate? How does he respond to a bad shot, or bad call, etc? Always assume that someone’s watching you- they probably are.
Many young players get wrapped up in playing every showcase event they can. Coaches recognize, however, that development comes in practice, not games. Instead of signing up for every showcase, spend time working on a part of your game that has room for improvement – then show off those skills when you are back in the spotlight.
The best way to find out whether a school is right for you is to take what’s called an unofficial visit (official visits are paid for by the school and only available once you are in 12th grade). An unofficial visit can allow you to see the campus, tour the facilities and even take in a game. Reach out to the coaching staff before you go and let them know you’ll be on campus.
As much as coaches want to find the right fits for their programs, they want to be sure their recruits are comfortable where they end up as well. They want to hear recruits asking questions – insightful questions – of the coaching staff, players, professors and others around their program.
Never forgotten in this process are the parents and their significant role. It shouldn’t be too significant, however. Your son should be the one writing letters and reaching out to coaches. Coaches want to know that it’s the player’s ambition, not their parents’. Be supportive but not overbearing – coaches have to be sure they want you in their program for four years as well.
10. BEPATIENT The last – and often hardest – piece of advice is to be patient. The recruiting process takes time. Don’t get frustrated if you aren’t one of those select right away.


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Retractable Screens Company | North America Quality Screens | Vista One Inc.
Doug Clapp, a Partner and Director of Sales for Vista One discovered retractable screens while running a building products distribution business in Japan. Surprised by the array of products, engineering innovation and designs available Doug knew immediately there was an opportunity to introduce the products to the North American market.
Doug recognized a need to offer these retractable screens to customers who’d rather not deal with troublesome “do-it-yourself” installation kits, who prefer in home service and the peace of mind that comes with quality customer care. Vista One is proud to be able to offer an exclusive line of retractable screens for installation. Our extensive product lines offer a solution to screen most door and window applications; as well we have a line of products for oversize openings. With our Foldaway Screen Series a double door can be easily screened with a single operable screen that spans up to 6 1/2 feet in width, and up to almost 10 feet in height.

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At-Home Treasure Talks - Nashville Antiques and Personal Property Appraiser - Connie Sue, Inc. At-Home Treasure Talks - Nashville Antiques and Personal Property Appraiser - Connie Sue, Inc.
Antique parties are a nice way for you to share your love of history and family heirlooms. Invite family and friends to bring items for discussion. Refreshments are welcomed. It’s a party after all.
Mrs. Davenport comes to your home to discuss your antiques, collectibles, & heirlooms as she shares her extensive knowledge with stories of her decades of appraisal experiences. She can address fifty to a hundred items in two hours!

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Egypt is well known for pyramids but the Egyptians mummies are even more famous. The Egyptians mummies have been a subject of fascination among the historians, archaeologists, and Egyptologists for several decades. Bahariya oasis (an oasis in the Western oasis of Egypt) gained popularity in 1999 when Dr. Zahi Hawass and his team conducted one of the largest and most important expeditions. This expedition gave insights into the life and death of Egyptians of Bahariya who lived during Greco-Roman period since 332 BC.
In the first excavation, they discovered around 105 mummies wearing golden masks in the four tombs and were later estimated to be around 10,000. Few of the sites are open to the public for viewing and exploration.
Here is a detailed account of the findings of this excavation.
Back in 1996, the excavations began in the Greco-Roman necropolis ‘Valley of the Golden Mummies’. The ruins of Alexander The Great’s temples are believed to have been found here. It is said that this Greek emperor passed by the Bahariya desert while his return from the oracle of Ammon at Siwa Oasis.
When the donkey of Antiquities guard of Alexander’s temple was crossing the desert and fell into a hole, an opening was discovered in the ground. He then reported this incident to Mr. Ashry Shaker and they reported it to Dr. Zahi Hawass. The archaeologists and restorers used ropes, ladders, dust and jagged rock for excavation and found unique statues, colorful wall reliefs, pottery, and jewelry. Nearly 34 tombs were found upon excavation.
These mummies were of various shapes and styles and some of which were gilded from head to chest. And they reminded them of King Tutankhamun’s burial.
During the excavation, four types of mummies were found.
1. Mummies with golden masks: Out of 105 mummies, 60 of them had golden masks and were of wealthy individuals. They were covered with an elaborate thin layer of gold.
2. Mummies covered with cartonnage: Some of the mummies were painted with cartonnage and scenes depicting different gods and goddesses such as Anubis, Osiris, Isis, Thoth and the four children of Horus.
3. Mummies in anthropoid coffins: They were undecorated mummies placed inside human-shaped terracotta coffins made of pottery.
4. Mummies wrapped with linen: They remind of the New Kingdom era of ancient Egypt.
In order to conduct the excavation, the whole site area was divided into 10x10 square meters. After uncovering tombs with 105 mummies inside, Dr. Hawass and his team excavated only 7 tombs a year later. Rock-cut tombs were excavated the next year which had distinct architectural styles. These styles included the shape of the ankh sign, the tombs of a cross, a single horizontal axis with several burial chambers on the sides, and tombs cut into the rock for the burial of one person. Different types of mummies were excavated, most of them encased with gold or gilded.
I/A,B was the first and largest tomb ever uncovered here in the valley. Being a group burial, it had 42 mummies belonging to one family of different generations. The architectural elements of the tomb include entrance of the north leading to stairs, small room for delivery of the mummy, burial hall in a rectangular shape and 7 niches for burials.
With the help of x-ray machine, evidence of many diseases such as cancer was found. It was discovered that offerings like wine, dates, figs, olives, beans were given to the deceased on religious occasions. Funerary equipment was also excavated that served as the guaranteed the perpetuation of the deceased in the afterlife. Pottery vessels, jewelry, statues, coins used in daily life and afterlife were discovered.
The people who lived in Bahariya during 332 BC became rich by exporting wine to the Nile Valley. The texts obtained say that the wine from Bahariya was amazing. Bahariya lies at the border of Egypt and that’s why it is more important.


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Originating in Milan, Italy this is a popular cake around Christmas time. This version comes with chocolate chips and a topping of flaked almonds for a difference of flavour and texture. It’s best to use a full size Panettone tin but a 23cm cake tin makes a great substitute.
Warm the milk in a bowl using the microwave until just up to blood temperature. Add a tablespoon of sugar and the yeast. Mix well and set aside.
Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together with an electric whisk or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix in the vanilla and fruit zest until the butter and sugar is light and creamy. Add the eggs in one at a time until fully incorporated mixing continuously.
Sift the flour into the bowl along with a pinch of salt followed by the yeast mixture. Knead the dough in the bowl to combine and dust the work surface with flour. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth. Place into a clean bowl and cover with cling film, leave for 2 hours in a warm place to rise.
Place the sultanas and raisins into a small pan with the rum. Bring to the boil then set aside to cool. Once cool, drain the fruit and set aside.
cling film. Place in a low oven around 32C or a very warm room for about 1-2 hours or until fully risen just above the rim.
Preheat the oven to 180C. Unwrap the cling film and bake the Panettone for 40-50 minutes. Test the cake by inserting a skewer into the centre and when it comes out clean the cake is ready. Leave to cool in the tin.
With the oven still on, place the flaked almonds on a baking tray and place in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Leave to cool. Meanwhile bring the sugar and water into a pan and bring to the boil, leave to cool.
Unmold the panettone and brush with the sugar syrup, sprinkle over the almonds. Dust with icing sugar and cut into wedges.

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You will strike gold on your projects when you get creative with the Rose Gold Pure Sheen Glitter from the Nuvo Collection by Tonic Studios. This bottle features a diamond-like gem on top and has a wide opening, making it so simple to pour your excess glitter back into the bottle. There is one bottle included in the package that contains 3.38 oz. of glitter.
Had to try this new color. It's fine glitter and goes on adhesive tape great! Bottle is pretty big and will probably last me a lifetime!
Such good coverage and bottle is bigger than I thought.
The photo makes this look like just gold. Has anyone seen if the contents is actually Rose Gold? By: menardkd (12-Sep-17) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
I just put the Gold (703n), the Light Gold (707n) and Rose Gold (718n) next to each other and the Rose Gold definitely has a pink hue to it. When looking at it by itself it is not as noticeable until you put another type of Gold color next to it and that is when you see the pink shade in it much better. By: Tonic Studios (12-Sep-17) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!


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So, it came as no surprise, and is good news for photographers on the whole, that ImageBrief announced their own demise. Many of those sites merely publish the free information releases on their own website and do not truly distribute” to anyone. Fox Information touts fair and balanced news, but has been conservative in comparison with competitor news. The success elements are same for the one-person business (solopreneur) all the way as much as the top of the Fortune 500. I think the marketing strategy is critical as a result of it will probably inform you whether or not your business is viable earlier than you spend a ton of money.
With such a low start-up value, my business was worthwhile literally on day one and now we have but to look back. Then, you would need to get a list of the most well-liked social media websites to make use of to promote your corporation. Now the editor is the journalist and the whole lot else, and the paper serves several totally different cities and operates out of an workplace 30 miles away. But many of those articles are in every single place and composed by multiple unknown (and infrequently untrained) authors who use bits and pieces of data gathered from who is aware of the place.
Instead of bemoaning the loss of dialog and relationships, I’ve decided to embrace Twitter’s news crawl aspect. Government Suites: Most giant cities have these mini-workplace suites that supply small areas for you to meet with clients, a enterprise center where you may make copies and fax paperwork, and (best of all) an on-web site receptionist to answer telephones professionally and take messages. However, far too many business house owners and managers overlook this technique altogether. Use a logo: When you’re the visible type and have already got a logo in thoughts, put it on some paper with a few different names to see what seems greatest to you!
These may be within the form of securing employment, scholarships, training grants, challenge funding, business collaboration, and budget traveling, among others. I miss the every day newspapers of my youth (crossword puzzles and Ann Landers by no means went unread) which related me to a wider however still accessible group. The price of houses, the politics, the brand new legal guidelines and guidelines, information for Seniors, how Brexit will have an effect on us, the corruption, the place to go to and who to vote for.
Making ready to start the COBI Convocation event are, proper to left, Interim Dean Hassan HassabElnaby, UT Ladies’s Head Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop, COBI Senior Affiliate Dean Dr. Terribeth Gordon-Moore, and Dr. Michael Mallin, COBI Department of Advertising and Worldwide Business. I share articles of friends on Twitter because they use it however me, personally, not a lot. Some small businesses have really decreased their use of actions like enterprise proposal writing due to a belief that it is not important enough to justify the hassle.

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I have a Kerberos based cluster where I need to schedule several Oozie workflows.
I am not sure how to valorize hcat.metastore.uri and hcat.metastore.principal properties...I have used the values of respectfully hive.metastore.uris and hive.metastore.kerberos.principal from the hive-site.xml, is this correct?
Unfortunately I can't use Sqoop2 and its support for HiveServer2 authentication because the Cloudera Teradata connector does not support Sqoop2 yet, thus I think I should authenticate with the HCat credentials.
Please anyone can provide any help on this one?
You said that you got the error from Oozie web console, have you checked the actual launcher job that failed with exact error message? I am not sure the error you posted is actually related to the job you ran.
When Oozie runs a workflow, it starts a launcher job, which itself is a MR job, and the launcher job is responsible for starting the actual actions, in your case is Sqoop1 action. While running the Sqoop action in the launcher, launcher will capture the outputs of Sqoop job into its mapper's stdout, so you need to find the launcher from JobHistory server web UI and locate the full logs to see the exact error of the failed job. Hope that makes sense. Once find it, please share the error message.
Regarding Sqoop2, it is deprecated since CDH5.9 and will be removed in CDH6, so you should not go with that option regardless.

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As a Black-mixed kid growing up in England, the question of home permeated many conversations. As a Black-mixed kid, whose skin was much lighter than their mother’s, and the strong American accent of my mother’s being so different to my own, the question of where is your home? was often asked by those I encountered – and, for many years, I did not know the answer. Although the red bricks of my council house in Bristol fitted the restricted definition of where I lived, I did not feel as though they held the complexities of myself in order to call them home. Could these bricks fit the depths of my queerness? Did these bricks tell you that my mother’s family live in America, that we are African-American mixed with Filipino and native roots, that my father, who is not present within these bricks, comes from a confusing mix of French, English and Jewish roots. Does saying that my ‘home’ for 18 years of my life was the red bricks of that council estate, and then later the yellow walls of my university halls, and now the cream walls of my loving student house – tell you of all the places I’ve found peace, tears, trials and parts of myself throughout my life?
Arguably, no. I feel that it is impossible for bodies of the African diaspora, especially bodies that are beautifully blended with queerness and transness like my own, to ever simply answer the question of ‘home’ with one answer. I feel that when our bodies and the stories they behold have been stood on by colonisation, displacement, trauma, discovery, re-discovery and the effects of multiple oppressions: the answer of ‘where is home?’ becomes far more complicated. It is with this in mind that I feel that for my Black, queer, non-binary, mixed-race self, the process of redefining what ‘Home’ is has opened myself to a multitude of possibilities in defining myself, and finding comfort in multiple places. Taking the definition of ‘home’ being a place where you have lived, and transforming it to mean a place where I could have lived, or that my mothers have been, or a room I have loved, or an area that I discovered something in – for me – changed the idea of home to somewhere that I have experienced something (or could have experienced something) – and opens myself into a plethora of possibilities that begins to reclaim my body in these spaces.
Home is where I found my queerness. Home is where I tried on lipstick for the first time in a friend’s bedroom, trembling with nerves at the prospect of what it could look like, yet rejoicing with excitement at the image of my new colourful lips. Home is in the bedroom in which I kissed a boy for the first time. Miles away from my old postcode, yet now holding a place in my formative memories forever. Home is in my best friend’s house. A place, where we spent countless years in groups of confused teenagers, making out far too much, drinking just enough, and talking for hours about parts of ourselves we were yet to discover. Home is in the changing room in which I tried on a dress for the first time. Small and closed in, yet with just enough light to take a selfie that is still yet to be deleted. Home is in the community of Queer Black and Brown friends that I’ve met in the past two years, the evenings sharing dinner and the nights cheering on each other’s art. Home is in the conversations I have learned and gained from by sharing with them. If home is defined as somewhere that you live in, and the queerness I hold lives within my body, then surely all the places that I have found this queerness in have held, or hold, a home for it – and by extension – have been a home to me.
Home is where I found my Blackness. Home is inside my mother’s tales of her childhood and survival. Home is placed in between my old braids and the dust of my afro comb. Home is in the brownness of my skin and how it glows after being in the sun. Home is in San Francisco, Portero Hill, where I’ve never lived yet where the streets raised generations of my family. Home is in Africa, where my history once was, yet I will never know. Home is in the music of soul and the black notes in the piano. Home is in my brother’s eyes and my auntie’s smile. Home is in lumpia being eaten by my great grandmother. Home is in the stories of Black trans resistance told to me over coffee. Home is in the first time I realised my skin was beautiful. If we place ‘home’ alongside feelings of being loved, or moments of personal signifcance, then the definition widens to integral parts of where I have found my Blackness – and opens to a much broader sentiment of many places.
So does this work? Is listing all these places taking the power of the word home away from itself? Does this possibly detract from the power of places or things I have mentioned? I would argue no. Home is, when defined narrowly, the bricks of houses that I have once slept in. I have not slept in the smell of my mother’s lotion, or had a bed within the Delta airplane flight in 2007 in which I realised I was queer, but in some ways – I have. I think when our bodies, as Black queer and trans people, are so used to being denied placement, safety, comfort and resonance – we deserve to be able to label home in a much broader sense. Seeing as our history has already been riddled with unwanted displacements of home, and so many spaces reject us from being able to call them home, I found placing the word home onto other parts of my history as an act of reclaiming spaces that I have been. I may never own a ‘home’. I may never feel fully safe in an environment and society that systematically works to invalidate people like me. Yet, if I can start placing parts of myself in locations, things, people, or moments that I have once felt all the emotions that are usually described alongside home – then maybe on a minimal level I start to reclaim this idea of displacement inside of me?
As a queer person who is constantly trying to find ways to unlearn the normative narratives that are bestowed upon us, I believe that ‘queering’ what we mean when we talk of home is a way to create space and placement for us in a world that so often tries to do otherwise. Now whenever I feel as though I’m on the margins of safety, or as if no part of this world can truly encompass my complexities, I think of the moments or the rooms in which I have once felt home – and breathe a sigh of relief.
Travis Alabanza is a Black, queer, non binary, femme Kid that lives, studies & creates in London. They are currently the LGBT+ president at King’s College London, and when they are not challenging the white-hetero-cistems of their University, they are writing, performing and watching Beyoncé videos online. Their work is very much inspired by the Blackness in their skin, the strength of their mother, and the flavour of their home’s council estate. Their work has been published in Black and Gay in the UK, Manon, Beyond the Binary and other publications.
To hear more from Travis follow them on Twitter: @travisalabanza.
They will next be performing with Liv Wynter at the Tate Britain’s Late at Tate Britain on 01/04/16.
I read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called Redefining ‘Home’ and is located at http://prancingthroughlife.com/2016/03/27/redefining-home/.


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We call it ionic. You’ll call it iconic. Fly into unicorn heaven with our rubber coated blow pro that gives you smooth, lasting frizz-free styling fast…without frying your hair!
Set the heat and speed you want, then hit the switch and go. To blow out like a pro, spray PYT Blow Dry Spray evenly throughout hair before you start.
THE DETAILS: - 1875 watts of power means up to 70% quicker dry time. Which means healthier hair. - Three heat settings and two speed settings let you customize your dry. - Ceramic and tourmaline infused components send far-infrared heat and negative ions into hair. To defrizz and seal moisture into the cuticle. So you get smoothness for days. - A swivel cord and hanging hook make it easy to stash.


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Dry skin is very common, particularly on the bottom of the foot. A skin that is dry is one that is lacking in moisture, this means that the skin is no longer supple, is prone to cracks and may peel. A skin that is dry is therefore prone to infection, both fungal and bacterial as the cracks provide a portal of entry.
Dry skin occurs when the outer layer of the epidermis (this is the top layer of the skin) becomes dehydrated. A dehydrated skin becomes less elastic and is therefore prone to split and crack.
If your feet are dry then why not visit one of our podiatrists here at Manchester Podiatry who will be able to remove the dry skin and offer you advice on how to rehydrate the new skin cells. It is important that the skin on your feet is hydrated in order to improve and maintain healthy feet.


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One of your main concerns is the quality of the air you inhale when you are at home or at the office. Seeing how pollution is higher than ever these days, both in concern to the outdoor and the indoor environment, it comes as no surprise that the market for air purification devices has thrived and evolved so much. However, with this plentitude comes confusion as you might be left wondering what type of air purifier does a better job. Wonder no more and read the following as here we will cover two of the most prolific types of air cleaning appliances at the moment – the ionizer and the ozone generator. We will analyze their overall performance, discover their good and bad sides, and pin them in opposition to each other to see which the ultimate winner of this “battle” is.
Mainly promoted due to the fact that they have an enhanced capability of eliminating odors from enclosed spaces, ozone generating air cleaners are a widely used air cleaning appliance as their role does not end there. As a matter of fact, they tend to eliminate airborne pollutants as well, so their usefulness indoors is incommensurable. Sure, they might output ozone, but this is not an issue if the generator you use does not produce a high amount of this unwanted gas. In terms of performance, they might be easily outweighed by high-end HEPA air purifiers when it comes to air contaminant removal, but they are basically impossible to top in terms of odor removal.
Just like ozone generating devices, ionizing purifiers have the minor downfall of producing ozone when they operate. This is not to say that they are dangerous as the level of output is small enough to not present a health threat when referring to modern ionizers. They are quite similar to traditional air purification devices, utilizing several filtration media to remove harmful airborne pollutants. Where they dramatically differ is that they use ions which are negatively charged to positively charge allergens and dust particles, causing them to drop from the air.
What is the deal with ozone?
As you already most likely know, ozone is a naturally occurring gas which is found in the atmosphere. However, at ground level, it does not occur naturally, meaning that it is created through the means of air pollutants which are expelled by vehicles, among other things. Harmful to the atmosphere as well as humans due to the fact that it makes lungs more predisposed to infections and exacerbates asthma, it is a pollutant you surely want to stay away from. However, this is not to say that any ozone pollution present health threatening exposure as the generally small amount outputted by ionizers as well as ozone generating devices cannot pose a danger to human or animal health.
Now that you are familiarized with this air cleaning appliance which uses ozone output to clean the air of harmful pollutants and improve indoor odors, let’s move on to see what are the good and bad sides of utilizing it in an enclosed living space.
Generally capable of covering large spaces.
Might output a dangerous level of ozone.
Just like we did with the ozone generator, we will not move on to see what are the pros and cons of utilizing an ionizing purifier. Obviously, perfection is basically impossible to reach, so this appliance is bound to have its own set of flaws as well.
Typically relatively inexpensive when compared to most air purification devices.
If the ozone output is high, it causes irritation to sensitive lungs.
So…What is the better option for air purification?
In terms of air purification performance quality, ozone generating appliances, as well as ionizing purifiers, do a more than decent job, if you go as far as searching the market and buying a quality product, ensuring an even more impressive capability on its part. Furthermore, the two types of devices are quite similar in their performance when it comes to odor removal, so there are no real significant differences between. Basically, to sum it up, if indoor air purification is what you are seeking, regardless of the choice you make, you are bound to notice a significant improvement in air quality.
As long as the ionizing purifier or ozone generator you pick and use outputs a maximum of 0.05 ppm ozone in the air, you are basically safe to use it. To make your life easier, look for one which is UL listed or has an ETL mark as these air cleaning devices have already passed rigorous tests in regards to safety in use for human and animal inhabitants.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


text: Assorted Boxed Notes. Cards are blank on the inside and contain two of each design, paired with white envelopes. Images taken from the book Hush Hush, Forest. Illustrated by Nick Wroblewski. Author: Mary Casanova. Published by University of Minnesota Press.

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Dale Earnhardt, whose full name is Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr., was a professional NASCAR driver who won 76 Winston Cup races during his career. Earnhardt was known for his 3 car with black and red paint, which, along with his aggressive driving style, earned him the nickname "The Intimidator." Earnhardt died in a racing accident in the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. His death led to a number of NASCAR reforms, including requiring drivers to use the HANS device, or head restraint, which Earnhardt refused to use claiming it hindered his driving.
Earnhardt was inducted into the Diecast Hall of Fame in 2010 as an Automotive Legend.

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Even though Stephen Cherono switched nationalities two years ago, changing his name to Said Saaeef Shaheen and wearing the crimson and white uniform of his adopted country, Qatar, the topic is still hot in world athletics circles. A new ruling on changing nationalities was adopted by the IAAF last summer, and the Kenyan sports minister has even threatened to deport athletes living in Kenya who are now foreign nationals.
If you believe the "insiders," the 22-year-old who successfully defended his world 3,000m steeplechase title in Helsinki must be a millionaire several times over. The Qataris paid him a million dollars to change allegiance, they say. They gave him another million after he brought home the gold, the rumors continue, and more for his world record. "This is the imagination of some people," he responded in Helsinki. "They just sat down and came up with a number. They said I would receive $2 million. If I get $2 million, I think I would retire. There is no need for me to struggle every day. If I receive $250,000, maybe I would lose motivation."
Shaheen, or Stephen, as his family back in Iten, Kenya, still call him, admits he receives $1,000 a month for life. And for the eight months of the year when he is training or competing with the national team, he is paid a daily per diem of $40. With the money he is able to buy seed for his father to grow in the fields, pay his younger siblings’ school fees, and keep an apartment in Eldoret, where he and his fellow Kenyan-turned-Qataris train under Italian coach Renata Canova.
The competitive Kenyan trials have wiped out the dreams of many of his former colleagues, and Shaheen didn’t want that to happen to him. "I only wanted the chance to be in all those very, very big meetings—the Olympics and the World Championships—and also to prepare for big races and of course maybe try for the world record," he explains. The move has paid off to the tune of two World Championship gold medals (2003 and 2005), the world record (7:53.63), and an undefeated streak that stretches all the way back to the spring of 2003. Now, Shaheen has begun looking beyond the event that he has come to dominate.
"What I am looking for is motivation. Sometimes you win, you win, you win, and you need something new. The best thing is try something new." To that end, he plans on running 1,500m and 3,000m races next season with just one or two steeples thrown in. Also on his to do list is to lower his world record. How fast does he think he can run? "7:49!" Canova admits that his athlete could improve his hurdling technique. They never practice form, and Shaheen often stutter steps up to the barriers, losing valuable time.
If Shaheen continues to race as well as he is now, he will one day, in fact, be a millionaire.


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Be sure to add this darling home on your showing schedule! Located on a quiet, paved street with plenty of room for a pool, this home is perfect for the first time buyer or a downsizing family. The home has been expertly remodeled with NEW washer/dryer, NEW air conditioner and condenser, NEW motorized garage door opener, brand NEW kitchen appliances and more. The property is fenced on two sides. Palmetto Elementary School is minutes away with middle and high schools also close-by. Publix Neighborhood Shops at Orange Tree and Armando's supermarkets, CVS, Chinese and Pizza restaurants just 10 minutes' drive away. This home has everything you need for a beautiful life in Golden Gate Estates.
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Zillow just announced the launch of Zillow Rentals, the company’s new ad-free marketplace for rental professionals and landlords. Zillow Rentals, the company says, will allow it to help serve rental professionals to better market and manage their listings.
Besides the free offering, Zillow is also introducing Zillow Rental Premier, which will allow landlords to syndicate their listings across 30 consumer websites and offer tools like credit screening and an email marketing platform.
Indeed, rentals are clearly a focus of Zillow’s expansion plans. With its Zillow Rental Network, it already owns the largest rental network on the Web, according to the company’s own data. Over 6 million renters, says Zillow, visit its web and mobile services every month. This July, the company also expanded its relationship with Yahoo Homes to include rentals. The company is now Yahoo’s exclusive provider for for-sale and for-rent listings.
The RentJuice team, Zillow tells us, is staying in San Francisco (Zillow’s headquarters is in Seattle) and is currently hiring.


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Is there a holly wreath on your door? Or, maybe you’ve got a sprig of mistletoe at the ready to hang up on Christmas Eve? If so, you’re tuning in to a folk memory that goes back to prehistory.
One of the big days of the year for ancient Brits was the Winter Solstice (on December 22 this year) and we’re still celebrating in midwinter too. Lots of Christmas traditions have survived down the centuries and the greenery we use to decorate our houses harks back to pre-Roman Britain.
The story behind festive wreaths is that the combination of entwined holly and ivy would guard against bad luck. It also symbolised fertility, with holly seen as male, and ivy female.
So if you’re hanging a wreath, I hope yours wards off ill-fortune and makes you lucky in love – you never know!
up by a crop of glossy berries. Added to that, holly boughs could be cut down to feed hungry livestock. After it’s wilted for a day or so, holly is edible and nutritious. That was a godsend to anyone trying to keep a horse alive after the last hay had been eaten. So, at the time of the winter solstice, evergreens were brought into the house to ward off evil spirits and to celebrate their life-force’. And we’re still at it.
It pays to grow your own Christmas greenery, not only for raiding at this time of year, but also because both holly and ivy are excellent wildlife garden plants. They offer shelter for birds and animals, provide nectar when in flower, and berries in winter, too.
Ivy plants can be bought for around £1 and are ideal for clothing a drab wall or fence, while holly can be propagated from berries or cuttings and makes the perfect hedging plant.
– if your holly wreath’s done its job and sent ill-fortune packing!

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Prosecutors say Johnnie Bobbitt and Kate McClure conspired together, along with Mark D'Amico, to concoct a false Good Samaritan narrative that pulled at the heart strings of thousands across the country.
A homeless man and woman who swindled $400,000 from GoFundMe donors using a heartwarming, and ultimately fake, story pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday.
Johnny Bobbitt, 36, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to the Associated Press. Katelyn McClure, 28, also pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the ruse that took advantage of 14,000 donors across the U.S.
Bobbitt, McClure, and McClure’s boyfriend at the time, Mark D’Amico, conspired together in 2017 to make up a story about Bobbitt giving away his last $20 to McClure as she was stranded alongside the highway, according to prosecutors.
The heartwarming tale gained national media attention, inspiring thousands to donate to a GoFundMe account they allegedly set up to help Bobbitt get back on his feet.
Instead, the couple went on a lavish spending spree with the $403,000, gambling at casinos, traveling to Las Vegas and purchasing a BMW and other expensive items, KYW-TV reports.
Bobbitt also received a portion of the donations and was given an $18,000 trailer purchased by the couple, along with $75,000.
But he would later claim he hadn’t been given his fair share and decided to take legal action, prompting investigators to take a closer look at the trio and discover the deception.
D’Amico did not appear in court on Wednesday and McClure’s attorney James Gerrow declined to say whether she has agreed to testify against him, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Gerrow did say that his client had only wanted to raise $10,000, which he said she had planned to give to Bobbitt to help him get off the streets but said things were “going too far” after money began to pour in.
He claimed D’Amico was the “one who took control” and encouraged them to keep going with the scheme even after McClure had questioned the idea, according to KYW-TV.
Bobbitt, McClure and D’Amico also still have conspiracy and theft by deception charges filed in the case by Burlington County prosecutors.
McClure, who could face up to 33 months in prison on the federal charges, is slated for sentencing June 19. She has been released on a $100,000 unsecured bond and prohibiting from traveling outside of the United States while awaiting her sentence.
Bobbitt could face up to 30 months in federal prison for the charge he pleaded guilty to Wednesday. His sentencing is postponed until he completes a drug program. He’s scheduled to appear in Drug Court in Mount Holly on Friday, the Inquirer reports.

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Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) CEO Jamie Sokalsky announced spending reductions of a minimum $500 million and the potential sale of non-core assets at the company's annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday.
Sokalsky told shareholders that he feels their disappointment and that the company will refocus on providing returns to investors.
Barrick's stock has lost roughly 40% of its value since the beginning of 2013 and the company currently holds $11.6 billion of debt.
Adding to the friction was incoming co-chairman John Thornton's recent $11.9 million signing bonus, which aroused discontent from a group of institutional investors. Yesterday shareholders voted against Barrick's approach to executive compensation, reflecting broader opposition to its current bonuses.
At the meeting Barrick founder Peter Munk adamantly defended Thornton, Monk's hand-picked choice for chairman.
The volatile gold price, which has found some recent stability above $1,400, continues to threaten profits of gold companies worldwide.

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Search Results - "Hardwoods United States."
Dimension yields from short logs of low-quality hardwood trees / Howard N. Rosen, Harold A. Stewart, David J. Polak.
St. Paul, Minn. : North Central Forest Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1980.
Simulated yields for managed northern hardwood stands / Dale S. Solomon, William B. Leak.
Series: Research paper / Northeastern Forest Experiment Station NE ; 578.
Northern hardwood notes / Jay G. Hutchinson, editor.
Syracuse, NY : State University of New York , 1987.
Evaluating stocking in upland hardwood forests using metric measurements / Robert Rogers.
St. Paul, Minn. North Central Forest Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Robert Rogers.
Macronutrient deficiency symptoms in seedlings of four northern hardwoods / Gayne G. Erdmann, Frederick T. Metzger and Robert R. Oberg.
St. Paul, Minn. : U.S.D.A. Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station, 1979.
The northern hardwood forest ecosystem : ten years of recovery from clearcutting / J. W. Hornbeck ... [et al.].
Broomall, Pa. : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, 1987.


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text: Fire votive is a small Finnish winter story with its glowing snow lanterns. A fascinating combination of a unique ceramic material and a warm and tender live fire results in a light like no other. Eager to recreate the ice lanterns, which adorn Finnish houses in winter, Nathalie Lahdenmäki too ceramic foam and used it in an entirely new way. Gentle and comforting, Fire brings you a relaxing atmosphere, every day of the year.


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As promised, here is the reveal of the logo for the cover of my upcoming book, ‘Shadow of Aether’.
The cover was designed by Patrick Knowles, a designer who has previously created covers for the likes of George R. R. Martin, Charlaine Harris and Anthony Horowitz.
Patrick was a delight to collaborate with and I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a cover artist.
Here is a link to his Reedsy page.
Next Proof copies have arrived!


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The Performance Friction Direct Drive Rotor is a direct 2-piece rotor replacement. They are designed to be used with the factory caliper, with no other parts or modifications necessary. Kit includes everything needed (rotor, hat and hardware) for a single rotor replacement. Priced per rotor.
2-piece rotors offer better cooling over a one-piece design. Performance Friction's full floating Direct Drive attachment system allows the brake disc to naturally expand/contract both radially and axially without being constrained by the hub. This helps eliminate rotor viibrations and pulsations. Due to the high quality of Performance Friction's design and manufacturing, the Direct Drive rotors are completely silent and rattle-free - a trait not typically found in many competitor's 2-piece floating designs. The hat assembly is completely reusable - no need to buy the entire rotor again! And, because the rotor is designed for use with the factory caliper, you can still use your favorite brake pad!


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STRUGGLING WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF RAISING A FAMILY?
ROCK-SOLID FAMILIES is a spiritual training manual that identifies twelve principles or foundational stones that spiritually strong families have in common.
Author Janell Rardon offers inspiration, practical methodology, and strong scriptural application for transforming and ordinary home into a fortress of faith.
"Blindly, my husband and I embarked on our adventure of raising a Christian family", says Janell. "It took a great deal of effort and relearning in order to overcome a dysfunctional family background.
My husband and I were raised in homes where our fathers were alcoholics. Having strong mothers, strong faith, and a gracious, redeeming God has enabled us to face our difficulties and somehow surmount the residual effects of this type of home environment."
Janell and her husband committed to relearn what growing a family is all about. They read all they could about marriage, family, and relationships. Through turbulent waters, they remain focused on the task of raising a strong families. Written after twenty years of ministry, research, personal experience, avid listening, and the keen observation of rock-solid families and "not--so" rock-solid families, this book offers hope for parents who lack confidence in providing spiritual leadership.


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Lucy and John are getting married on August 18, 2018. Both John and Lucy are known for giving back to their communities -- and they would like to continue that tradition with their nuptials. John and Lucy are asking people to donate to HealthNet of Rock County, Inc. to help them give back to the most underserved people in our community.
Lucy and John rock, always thinking of others. This will be matched by Grainger matched for a $200 total gift.
Thank you John and Lucy for giving back even on your special day!! Appreciate all you do for the community of Janesville. Congratualtions!
Congratulations John and Lucy!!! We are honored to know such an outstanding couple!
Honoring friends on their special day and helping others in our community! Best Wishes!
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What a generous thing to do in honor of your wedding John and Lucy! Making a difference in Rock County one step at a time!
Congratulations to the finest people I could ever be lucky to know !!! Cheers to a long happy life for you two !!


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SYMBEOSE: Symbian the Embedded Operation System for Europe is a new initiative led by the EU and a number of major European corporations such as Nokia, ST-Ericsson and a host of others, including academic organisations with the major objective of improving the Symbian OS in order to take it above and beyond it’s current iteration and into new devices and use cases. Among these new cases are embedded systems and cloud computing.
A few of the objectives mentioned in the press release include Asymmetrical Multi-Processing for the differential use of available processors to better conserve system resources and power consumption. Such a change could see Symbian running on SOC’s like Marvell’s ARMADA 628 while barely sipping battery power. (Symbian already supports Symmetrical Multiprocessing ), Advanced image processing and video acceleration standards (HDR video? ) and improved developer tools. Part of the motivation for this initiative may stem from the fact that Symbian is the only real competitor in the smartphone space to Android, Windows Phone 7 and iOS. It’s also the only one of these major players that has any origins in the EU. Even more significant is the fact that Symbian and Symbian-related activities account for the employment of ~20,000 people across the EU.
As such, these organisations have come together to support the development of the Symbian OS to the tune of 22 million Euros. This “new” initiative is not that significant in terms of the future direction of Symbian OS in the sense that it’s not a replacement or a new direction but the creation of a stronger community of communication, R&D and ideas.
« Video and Screenshots: Tweetgo.net on the Nokia N8 – Best web alternative to Gravity/Social App and Snaptu for twitter? For other Nokia Browsers too.


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[A]n executive animated by big ideas and uniquely capable of carrying them out, pointing to his record in Florida of introducing a taxpayer-financed school voucher program, expanding charter schools, reducing the size of the state government by thousands of workers and cutting taxes by billions.
He also portrays himself as near-Latino.
One of Bush’s campaign major strategies is the pursuit of the Latino vote. It centers on Bush’s claim to Latinos that “I’m close to you, I understand you”: I speak your language, I embrace your culture and I know firsthand the immigrants’ experience. He says nothing about issues of importance to Latinos.
Bush’s repeatedly emphasizes his fluency in Spanish. He also asserts that Spanish is important in his family: He and his wife speak Spanish at home and their children are bilingual. OK Bush, it’s nice that Spanish is important to your family, but how does that help Latinos? Does that mean that you’ll champion immigration justice or accessible health care for poor Latinos? If not, which is certainly the case, your Spanish is just for show.
Here in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become a day where we celebrate our ties with Mexico and the great contributions of the Mexican-American community in the U.S. In my case, this relationship is very profound. My wife Columba was born in Mexico, my family has always had strong ties with Mexico and I have great respect and affection for our neighboring country.
What Mexico are you talking about, Jeb? The Mexico of Mexican elites? I doubt that you are speaking of the large number of people that would need your help the most: the undocumented poor who experience exploitation in their jobs and racial profiling on the streets.
I know the power of the immigrant experience because I live it each and every day. I know the immigrant experience because I married a beautiful girl from Mexico.
Come on, Jeb: Are you serious? What immigrant experience are you talking about? Your wife married a wealthy white aristocrat whose family includes two former Presidents of the United States. Your wife’s experiences have nothing in common with the mass of Latin American immigrants. She has almost certainly not been racially profiled in public spaces or spent years in this country without papers afraid that after years of hard work she could be apprehended and deported.
Jeb touts portions of his biography that are vacuous and not substitutes for a clear statement about how he would address as President the needs of the mass of Mexican and other Latino immigrants or the large population of poor US born Latinos. Don’t expect Latinos to vote for you simply because you speak Spanish and your wife is a Mexican immigrant. Offer them concrete solutions to their problems.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration