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What happens when you want to use a stainless steel skillet for frying but you’ve had bad luck with food sticking? All-Clad thinks you’ll want to check out their D3 Armor lineup of pans. These pans are best known for their bumpy texture, but does that really work to help release foods? We investigated to find out if these stainless pans are worth it.
The frying pans have the wide, flat bottom and flared sides which offer exceptional versatility and ease of use. The saute pan has the same specs but has the flat base and tall sides for searing and deglazing. The fish pan again has those same specs, but its oval design makes it perfect for whole filets — in addition to seafood, meats, and omelets. These pans do have All-Clad’s signature stay-cool handle, which has a deep rivet on the top. There are quite a few cooks out there who do not like this handle, so it is something to be aware of if you’re new to All-Clad.
The texture of the bottom of the pan is a riveted bonded matrix, designed to add an element of nonstickiness to this cookware. Essentially, the idea is that texture on the bottom offers easier release than non-textured pans, so you can sear and release with ease.
The problem with buying into this without understanding stainless cookware is that cooks then run into issues with food sticking and difficulty cleaning up. Even with the texture, these pans are still stainless, so they are not going to have the same ease of release as a traditional nonstick pan. Bottom line? It’s not nonstick, so don’t fall for the hype. It’s stainless steel, which requires a certain type of approach for easy release and cleanup. The rivets add a little extra flair and help for release, but it’s a matter of personal preference when it comes to that feature. A lot of those who own this cookware love the texture; a few hate it. The biggest issue seems to be those who are new to stainless thinking that this is going to function like a nonstick pan. There is also some variance in how easy it is to clean — some say it’s a breeze, others find it difficult to clean.
Should You Buy the D3 Armor?
The D3 Armor line is solid — the great construction that’s expected from All-Clad, a fair price for premium pans, and more positive reviews than negative. I don’t think this is a bad purchase at all.
However, not everyone loves the interior texture, but the majority of the negative reviews could be from cooks who are new to stainless. Additionally, that All-Clad handle is not that great and is a pretty big turn off for a lot of cooks. But if you’re looking for a solid frying pan to help you transition to stainless, or if you want a useful saute pan or fish pan, the D3 line should work great for you, particularly if you like the idea of the interior riveting. Check out the D3 Armor pans here.


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This is a perfect example of what an attacker could do with your browser. If you can get a user's browser to run code, as this site demonstrates there is a lot of information you can find. And coupled with a Cross-Site Request Forgery, you could get access to a bunch of things. If your home router has a vulnerability that bypasses authentication and allows you to execute commands on the router or similar (which is not uncommon, home router security is awful), you could get a foothold into the network just by sending someone a email with links that they are likely to click on.
Note to the author: I am not entirely sure how the WebRTC connection gets you a local IP, it seems to be connecting to stun:stun.services.mozilla.com. Anyway,that grabs the wrong local address for me, and gets the IP of my docker0 interface, perhaps it could grab more IPs, or is it just displaying the first one it finds?
Edit: Oh, the getIP function just calls the callback on the first candidate it finds.

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NordicTrack is a Minnesota established company that started off by first creating indoor cross-country ski machines. They later went on to expand their designs, during 1980’s, towards treadmills, elliptical machines and other cardio related in-house trainers.Currently, Nordic Track is known to be a top international brand under the ownership of ICON health and fitness. Nordic Track brings its customers traditional treadmills, incline trainer treadmills and treadmill desks, with each series having separate models of its own and various resources such as touchscreens installed with android. Treadmills are a very integral part for those who are enthusiastic about staying in shape, working on their cardio or who prefer to stay indoors, in the safety of their homes, and enjoy working out. It boosts your stamina and makes you more energetic. NordicTrack, with its variety of fashionable treadmill consoles, gives easy access to every one looking forward to an enjoyable workout experience.
Kicking off with one of NordicTrack’s cheaper models.
The T 6.5S is equipped with a folding frame which falls under the “Space Saver”design by this brand. This treadmill gives out a 2.6 Continuous Horsepower and has a 300 pounds (136 KG) weight capacity. The treadmill will also be able to reach a 10% incline and a top speed of 10 mph (16 Km/h), giving you the autonomy of choosing to either walk, jog or run. Besides that, with a 20 inches wide and 55 inches long belt area, the T 6.5S also comes with FlexSelect Cushioning which helps in reducing stress on your joints (knees and ankles), a 5 inch back lit LED, which helps you in tracking your workout progress, the level of incline, elapsed time, calories burned so far and the distance covered. It also has two cup holders. Although the T 6.5S has 20 pre-installed workout programs, you can get an iFIT subscription and get access to more workouts using this iFIT compatible treadmill. With heart rate monitoring sensors you can keep track of your heart rate throughout your workout routine and to aid to your motivation and concentration,The machine comes with MP3/iPod fitted port and two speakers to keep you pumped up. NordicTrack gives you a staggering deal with a lifetime warranty on the frame, 25 years on the motor and 1 year each on parts and labor.
All in all this treadmill is a “you get what you pay for” model which brings you few featured offered in high end models by this brand. This product offers you simple actions and tasks you switch between with ease. It is designed for beginners looking for uncomplicated functionalities and maintenance.
If you’re looking for a workout machine that brings you up to the minute technology, the C-700 is your haven.
Conclusively, it can be confidently said that the C-700 is best for beginners looking forward to machines that offer a few high end features. The specs on this console do not meet high expectations, it has mid-range potential which mainly attract walkers. For some users it offers a decent deal considering it’s rather more entertain than it is athletic.
The NordicTrack C-990 is designed to bring its customers the option of walking, jogging and light running.
The machine is equipped with a 3.0 Horsepower motor, a tablet/smart phone holder, where you can set up your personal routine to follow using other fitness applications or videos, an iPod compatible port, InterMix Acoustics speaker and a 7 inch back lit touch screen accompanied with internet access and a digital race track that brings you a virtual progress experience. The running belt is 20 inches long and 60 inches wide. It offers customers 32 pre-installed workout programs, for those who prefer to work offline, that are grouped with specific targets to be reached such as, weight loss, interval training, speed training,calorie burn, etc. This model comes with iFit technology that makes it easier for the user to track their workout data and have access to a library of infinite amount to workouts they can follow. To make the experience more enjoyable for you, the machine has a web browser and an iPod friendly sound system through which you can listen to your preferred music. This model has a whopping top speed of 12 Mph (19 Km/h) and a 12% incline limit. With access to the internet through the C-990 you can challenge yourself online by working out with friends over Facebook or even creating routines best suited to you. C-990 also has an AutoBreeze cooling fan that automatically adjusts according to your working out and FlexSelect cushioning which can be switched on or off based on your preference of indoor or outdoor track. The SpaceSaver design gives it a foldable frame that helps you save up space in the room.
Finally, we can agree that the C-990 offers a decent amount of features in its price bracket. Although, it’s still not the best option for runner, as it offers basic facilities. The added tablet holder makes it an entertainment hub for the users. It is still a more than well-equipped machine for those who want a good workout indoors.
The top contender in NordicTrack’s C series, the C-1650, aids its customers with great functionalities.
This treadmill has a 3.5 Continuous Horsepower motor, which can hit a 12 Mph top speed (19 Km/h), and a 20 inch wide and 60 inch long running belt, making is very spacious. This model particularly stands out due to the 10 inch touch screen it comes with. The touchscreen is web enabled and is powered by android. The screen helps you in checking your progress, web surfing and serves as an interactive user interface. It has 34 pre-installed programs created by a certified trainer that brings you specific targets to reach in different categories like, weight loss, speed training, interval training, calorie burn, etc. Additionally, because it is iFit enabled, it makes tracking your workout data easier and supplies an endless range of workouts. With iFit you can make routines that are best suited to you and challenge yourself by racing against your friends over Facebook. This model also has an iPod friendly port and speakers to make your exercise more enjoyable and help your stay concentrated. An adjustable tablet holder is available to use various applications for athletic or entertainment purposes. This treadmill gives its users access to 2 different heartrate tracking methods, either by using the handlebar sensors or by wireless Bluetooth sensors. Moreover, it has an Auto Breeze cooling fan which adjusts according to your workout and a FlexSelect cushioning on the generously long track which can be switched on, to reduce the impact on your joints, or switched off, if you want realistic road-like touch to be added to your exercise. Equipped with a Space Saver design it takes up less room after folding the deck upwards. The C-1650 comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and the motor, a 5 year warranty on parts and electronics and a 2 labor warranty.
Arguably, this is one of NordicTrack’s stronger models. With a longer and durable track, a more powerful 3.5 CHP motor,iFit features, and a quiet and smooth functionality, it can start delivering satisfying results to walkers and joggers. The additional speakers, touchscreen and tablet holder makes the workout experience rather entertaining for the customers. The C-1650 is like Christmas in summer for those who prefer light exercises.
Jumping to NordicTrack’s commercial series, we first introduce the commercial 2450 treadmill. This machine is equipped with a stronger motor, heavy structure and a tougher build. Commercial 2450 is designed for those who want a pure running experience. The 2450 successfully mixed power with advanced technology. The machine has a powerful 4.0 horsepower motor with a 22 inch wide and 60 inch longtwo-ply running belt, giving you more room to move freely. A new addition to the treadmill functionality by NordicTrack, which wasn’t available in any of machines seen before, is the option to decline the machine during your workout, you can bring the ramp down to a -3% decline. The 10 inch touch screen gives you access to the internet like never before, you can go online and go through latest news, watch videos, read mails or even use social media while you exercise. With iFit compatibility accompanying the treadmill, you can choose between various terrains to run from around the world, have a virtually realistic experience, track your workout, make diet plans, and download several more workout routines online. Even if you choose not to have an iFit subscription, there are already 40 pre-installed workouts you can take advantage of. These workouts are goal oriented like calorie burn, speed training, interval training and are created by professionals. It has a top speed of 12 mph, making it an ideal product for several users who prefer to run. It is a great console for various forms of training like, sprinting and speed training. This model comes with a wireless heart rate monitor, which is preferred by several users because it makes the workout more efficient and gives out more accurate tracking data. It also has adjustable FlexSelect cushioning and an adjustable tablet holder for the user to set it at any desired angle, like other NordicTrack treadmills.
This is one of NordicTrack’s high end products thattargets regular runner’s customer base. If you want a smooth running experience with a flood of modern day features to make it enjoyable and worth the while, this machine is perfect for you. It is a peak value product with its state of the art facilities like, the 10-inch touchscreen, iFit, access to the internet, etc.
Yet again, NordicTrack brings its customers what they need for a satisfied indoor workout. The 1750, despite being the cheapest model in the commercial series, has plenty to offer with its sleek design and HD touchscreen. An impressive warranty and new age technology brings us a must have for frequent runners.
NordicTrack introduces its largest treadmill equipped touchscreen with the Commercial 2950. The treadmill has a 22 inch touchscreen, with color display, that supports high definition videos and with access to the internet you can use several other functions, like surfing the web, going through the news and installing more workout content. A powerful motor of 4.25 Horsepower accompanies the treadmill which offers a top speed of 12 Mph. Again, with a spacious design of 22 inch width and 60 inch length two-ply running belt, that gives you a comfort and ease when working out. The deck also has WhisperQuite technology, which is said to soundproof the machine. This machine also has a Runners Flex cushioning facility, which is to reduce stress on joints by 30%, and can be switched off on command of the user. AutoBreeze fans offer control in temperature and can automatically adjust according to the intensity of your workout. It has an access tray and a tablet holder for the users. The 2950 comes with a one year subscription to iFit Coach plus where you can choose your everyday exercises from an endless library.However, the treadmill also has 40 pre-installed programs to assistuser’s workout if they choose to not continue theiriFit subscription after a year. Due to SpaceSaver technology, the machine can be folded after the workout. If you feel the need to make your exercises more intense, the machine also has incline (15%) and decline (-3%) operations that help you practice particular muscles and burn more calories. This time around NordicTrack brought something different to its customers. The 2950 comes with arm-candy. A wearable iFit wrist device to aid you in tracking your steps, calorie intake and other functions to keep you healthy. Making the user’s workout routine more efficient than ever. There is a lifetime warranty for the frame, deck and motor. Alongside, a 5 year warranty for parts and electronics and 2 year labor warranty is also provided.
The 2950 is without a doubt is a heavy duty in house exercise machinery. It offers durability with its components.With its ability to adjust heights and endure a 300 pound weight limit, it becomes a family friendly machine as well as a good option for regular runners but the price bracket the 2950 lies in makes it a reasonable purchase in higher end home gyms only.
This machine is built for serious walkers. It is energy and time efficient and carries most specs found in only high end treadmills in the market. With ample workout programs, the X9i serves all your intense workout needs, so if you’re a user looking for fast results and regular challenging task to improve your body, there’s no better way to go than the X9i.
An upgrade from the X9i is the NordicTrack X11i. X11i is also an incline trainer that has a lot to offer to its users. Similar to the X9i, the X11i has a -6% decline and 40% incline limit, making it one of the most effective fitness equipment as it lets you burn calories five times as faster than usual treadmills. However, with this model you get a more powerful motor with a 4.25 horsepower which brings you a top speed of 12mph and performs all tasks quietly. The machine supports weight of up to 350 pounds making it very durable. The X11i flaunts its 10 inch touchscreen display which access to the internet. The running belt is very generous with 22 inches in width and 60 inches in length, 2 inches wider than most traditional treadmills present out there. Just like all of NordicTrack treadmills, this one also has an iPod friendly port and speakers to help you stay motivated during your workouts and make it an enjoyable experience. Besides using the handle bar heart rate monitoring sensors to track your heartrate, you can use chest strap that comes as a complimentary good with the machines when purchased, for wireless monitoring of heart rate via Bluetooth during workout. This model has 2 cooling fans to help you regulate your body’s temperature by automatically adjusting to your exercise intensity. The highlight of this product is its range of variation with the ramp. The variations target specific muscles in your body so you can focus on toning them. You can use iFit’s abundant library of workouts present online. The iFit also gives you the option to train on various landscapes. Or you can make use of the offline 44 pre-installed programs that come with the machine. The pre-installed programs are goal oriented. It also has a tablet holder through which you can access outsider workout apps if you prefer. NordicTrack has been very generous with the warranty on this product. You get a lifetime warranty on the frame, deck and motor, a six year warranty on parts and electronic components and 3 years of warranty on labor services.
The reality TV show “The Biggest Loser” claimed that this machine is the fastest way to lose weight.If you want to step up your game, while working out indoors, the X11i will provide you with more than sufficient facilities to do soas it is built to give you fast results. A report said that users were able to burn 400 calories in just 20 minutes at the speed of 2 mph only.It is an improved version of the X9i, while both are incline trainers, the X11i has a more powerful motor, a more interactive user interface, 10 inch touchscreen, internet access and speakers for entertainment. The only downside to this product is itshigh price bracket where the X9i has an upper hand.
All work and no play is no fun. You’ll sometimes make exceptions on your exercise routines when it comes down to doing work related tasks.
This product is best suited for both offices and homes when you want to mix your leisure time with your work. Due to its foldable feature you don’t require large spaces to use this and the motor doesn’t come as a distraction with the product. Besides multitasking it can serve as a typical treadmill in your homes too but it isn’t as sturdy as other treadmills in the similar price range.
If you really love multi-tasking and can’t take your mind/eyes off your computer screen then you will fall in love with the Desk Platinum treadmill. It has a firm 40 inch wide desktop you can resort to. A silent 3.0 Horsepower motor which means you can perform important tasks, like taking a phone call, without the hesitation of interruptions or distractions. It is iFit enabled which means you have access to an infinite amount of exercises. Besides doing your work on your computer, you can use the iFit application and launch an interactive interface to choose a terrain anywhere in the world while you are on the treadmill or do any other task while working out. This treadmill can specifically be beneficial to runners due to the 3.0 continuous horsepower motor and a 60 inch long track that’s usually found in treadmills made for runners. The cushioned track also makes it a very comfortable device. You can also incline the treadmill up to 10% like other traditional treadmills to target specific muscles and speed up your calorie burning. It has a large work area, 40 inches in width and 18 inches in depth, which means you can perform other functions or have more objects on your desktop without the fear of creating a clustered space. You can also adjust the height of your desktop through a touch of a button unlike the NordicTrack Treadmill Desk where you had to manually adjust the desktop’s height. The adjustable desktop can also serve as a normal office desk after you are done working out. The spacious running belt and 3.0 HP motor also gets you to a top speed of 8 mph. The Desk Platinum is also equipped with a USB charging port for your electrical devices and due to its foldable functionality, you can save space in the room.
With the Desk Platinum, you no longer have to give up your workout routine for work. You can take care of projects, paper work and presentation while staying in amazing shape. Besides using it at work you can use it like a normal treadmill machine at home and with features like iFit compatibility it makes a perfect In house machine to work out on while reading a book or even watching a movie. With an 8 mph top speed you can choose to run on the treadmill which isn’t possible on the NordicTrack treadmill desk. However, if you’re looking some light-weight walking or less of a challenge, you should consider the Treadmill desk.

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Do you know what the word “jnana” means? Nope, us neither. Even harder still: if someone said that word to you, do you think you’d be able to spell it?
We thought not – and yet that’s exactly what a five-year-old did to win the Scripps Green Country Regional Spelling Bee.
Edith Fuller is now the youngest person ever to be headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating 53 other kids (who were as old as 14) to claim the top prize.
What’s perhaps cutest about the video is every time Edith nails a word, she high fives her competitor who looks to be a lot older than her.
Edith is now headed to Washington DC to compete in the National Spelling Bee, and judging by her performance in this competition she’ll have little trouble when faced by big words.
She cruised through “perestroika” (which according to Merriam-Webster means “the policy of economic and governmental reform instituted by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union during the mid-1980s”) and even “panglossian” didn’t seem to phase her (“marked by the view that all is for the best in this best of possible worlds”).
And FYI: “jnana” means “path of knowledge”. Of course.

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As parents and guardians, moving around with these most precious little things in the arms is tiresome. That is why getting the best baby strollers to have babies rest in while we push them makes life a little fun and easier.
There are numerous baby strollers available for purchasing today but only a few can guarantee the quality that you desire. The following are the top ten best baby strollers in 2019.
You can use it longer because it holds up to 50 pounds in weight. Accompanied with a car seat, I love how it is well padded at the head and neck area for maximum support. As children grow, the five-point harness becomes relevant because reclination becomes a must when your child is in this stroller.
Protection is highly guaranteed with the EPS energy absorbing foam. Storage space shouldn’t be an issue. You can throw in a few baby stuff and hit the road without worrying. My major concern is the car seat. When the child gets moody and all clumsy, do not place them on the seat because it moves around and can cause accidents.
Most parents love small sized strollers because of space issues when out. This stroller will suit your needs. All terrains are easy to move on with this stroller being fitted with sturdy wheels. The front wheels are suspend-able.
Comfortable enough and with shock absorbers, your child can’t chock on food or drink while on the move. Sunshade above their heads is available when it gets too hot and bright. Count on it for plenty of storage space.
Sunlight protection is necessary for babies because of their delicate skin and this stroller has a provision for an adjustable canopy for this purpose. I can’t complain about the storage space you can throw in everything you and your baby need when going out on a walk.
Keys and cellphones have a strategic pocket for safety. Installed with a 5-point harness, you can recline the seat in multiple positions and easily. The baby doesn’t have to be constant. Its air light nature adds to its compactness and you can deflate and store it in minimal space.
Being a great stroller for outdoor purposes, its design is exquisite. There are bicycle wheels and an extra frontal wheel that you can lock and unlock. Comfort is a guarantee with the seat heavily padded to ensure your child doesn’t have sores in the back.
For safety reasons when out in the dark, foot rests have reflectors for visibility. I am happy because of its sensitivity on road safety. Your hands are safe from blisters because the handlebars are made of rubber material. When windy, it is risky to leave the baby alone in the stroller because it can easy be blown off- very light in weight.
Extremely light in weight, pushing it needs very little effort. The good thing about it is that it can comfortably be used on any kind of surface and terrain. Thanks to its sturdiness. Reclining options are available for your little one to see what is beyond.
Storage spaces are a good idea if you intend to take a few hours out. Simply throw in some baby items and stroll on. Compatibility with a modern car seat makes this stroller ideal for use in traveling too.
Change from a carrier strap to a stroller. This strollers interchanging capabilities offer much convenience to parents always on the move. The amount of storage space it has is big and you can throw in a few baby stuff and yours too. On purchase, a car seat is inclusive for use when traveling.
How comfortable? 10 riding options are a good idea to choose which mode and pace you would love to have your little one enjoy. Cleaning and maintenance is easy. Wipe often to remove loose dirt.
Leave along the jogging aspect. It is just a name. Amazing as it is you can configure this stroller 16 different types to adjust with the growing baby. There is an option to add a car seat, a basinet, a glider board and or a second stroller seat if you want to add a twist to it.
Versatility allows it to be customizable and this is intriguing. The shade offers maximum protection from the harsh sun rays. However, the moment you add other features like a car seat, the stroller gets heavier and pushing it needs more effort.
Sturdy wheels, they can hack all terrains with ease. Handlebars are adjustable to you preference because it cares for your back as well. Brakes can be operated by hand quick and reachable. This stroller can be perfect for those residing in the city since maneuvering in the streets and subways is a smooth affair.
It doesn’t require a lot of storage space because of its small size. When holding the baby, simply fold it. Limitations are on the seat that faces outwards only and the basket which is smaller in size.
You wouldn’t love your baby to be irritated by bumps and potholes. Bob stroller is the best in case you intend to use rough and tough terrains. The suspension that is adjustable offers a smooth ride regardless of the road.
Fitted with shock absorbers, your child is safe and can’t chock if feeding while you move. I am not happy about the weight. It is too heavy and isn’t recommended if you need to run errands with your little one.
It is expected that babies grow faster and this stroller can be an investment. A bassinet inclusive of the stroller can be used for newborns and when travelling, attaching the Car seat by UPPA baby makes it safer while on the road. Toddler seats can be used for older babies.
Big kids can get into the ride along board. Family fun and bonding is what this stroller depicts. You need enough storage space for this stroller and opening it requires a lot of practice. These are the concerns of this heavy duty stroller.
Making up your mind on which stroller to select now becomes easier. The specifications are key to note before selection. Remember to always choose from original brands so that you get value for your money. Counterfeits are always very cheap and ineffective. Do not be duped.

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Paranormal romance fans who are looking to up the ante will be drawn to this tale of horror, fantasy, and romance. For Mab Prowd, the practice of blood magic is as natural as breathing. It's all she's ever known.
Growing up on an isolated farm in Kansas with other practitioners may have kept her from making friends her own age, but it has also given her a sense of purpose — she's connected to the land and protective of the magic. And she is able to practice it proudly and happily out in the open with only the crows as her companions. Mab will do anything to keep the ancient practice alive and guard its secrets.
But one morning while she is working out a particularly tricky spell she encounters Will, a local boy who is trying to exorcise some mundane personal demons. He experiences Mab's magic in a way his mind cannot comprehend and is all too happy to end their chance meeting.
But secrets that were kept from Mab by the earlier generations of blood magicians have come home to roost. And she and Will are drawn back together, time again by this dangerous force looking to break free from the earth and reclaim its own dark power.
Tessa Gratton has wanted to be a paleontologist or a wizard since she was seven. She was too impatient to hunt dinosaurs, but is still searching for someone to teach her magic. After traveling the world with her military family, she acquired a BA (and the important parts of an MA) in Gender Studies, then settled down in Kansas with her partner, her cats, and her mutant dog.

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This month I received a few weird and wonderful goodies in my Buddy Box to put a real smile on my face, which is very much appreciated after quite a stressful few weeks.
I look forward to the artwork on the box each month (sad, I know), and March's logo is definitely in keeping with the 'spring' theme!
First in the package is an adorable animated origami set. I went through an origami phase a few years ago but - as is typical me - I gave up because I got frustrated that I couldn't do any funky animals or shapes. I think I'll definitely be giving this a go because it's so cute! I think it'll have a similar effect to those adult colouring books, as it'll be a great way of focusing on something that is not feeling sad or stressed.
This month I was happy to see another box of Clipper tea! I have recently been converted to the Tea Club, because I never used to drink it at all and swore it was the most vile drink I'd ever had. Now I drink tea all the time! This month's zesty flavour is a tropical blend of orange and coconut - seems a bit out there for me but I'm sure in time I will become brave enough to try it.
The most unusual and interesting product in the box this month is probably 'Mungo Murphy's Sea-Bag'. It is a bag of seaweed (and potentially other natural things) that you boil and put in the bath, which releases all its natural oils into the bath water. This makes me sad because I currently don't have a bath tub in my rubbish flat... But moving day is fast approaching and I have a huge stock of bath bombs and other bath products I've been saving up to use in my brand new bath! I'm very excited to use this as it's something I've never seen or heard of before.
Last but definitely not least, tucked away in the bottom of the box is any stationery geek (like myself)'s absolute dream - a notebook. And pencil. But not just any pencil - a funky, multicoloured pencil. The notebook is absolutely too cute for life and definitely keeps with the theme of the box. I love starting fresh notebooks, and the quote on the cover is very fitting with the start of a new season. After the last few weeks, I'd also like to think that there is a new chapter in my life about to begin. How very apt and exciting!
Thank you, Blurt, for another wonderful and uplifting box of treats! I look forward to this little package every month.
Take a look at previous boxes here and here.
If you'd like to subscribe to the Buddy Box, either for yourself or a friend, then you can do so at www.blurtitout.org. I would definitely recommend it! There are loads of subscription options to choose from.


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Lauren Woodard, PhD., will present 'Kidney Stem Cells: From New to Old and Back Again", at the Renal Research Conference, Friday, December 7th, 8:30-9:30am in MCN C2303.
Dr. Woodard has three major areas of interest: 1) gene transfer to the kidney, 2) cellular reprogramming in the kidney, and 3) developing better tools for the genomic integration of transgenes in vivo. Together with Matthew H. Wilson she developed a method of expressing transgenes from plasmid DNA in the kidneys of live mice. They are now interested in applying this method to reprogram kidney cells in situ into induced nephron progenitor cells in collaboration with Melissa Little at the University of Queensland, Australia. Finally, Dr. Woodard and her collaborators are currently developing a transposon system for use in gene therapy called TcBuster. This hAT-family transposon has many advantageous features including high levels of activity in vivo.

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It looks like the fantasy that tech was going to pull everything out (did anyone really believe this) has been torpedoed twice, is dead in the water and is listing 12 degrees to port.
Microsoft Corp. will cut 5,000 jobs, or about 5 percent of its workforce, as the global recession eats into demand for software.
The reductions, Microsoft's first companywide firings, will take place in nearly all areas, including research, sales and marketing, the company said today in a statement. The measure, announced with the company's second-quarter earnings, will save $1.5 billion, Microsoft said.
Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer is under pressure to reduce costs as sales growth dries up in what may be the worst recession since World War II. The company's Windows division, which accounts for about a quarter of sales, is suffering after personal-computer shipments rose at the slowest rate in six years in the fourth quarter.
Doing the monkey-boy dance isn't likely to save things for Microsoft, which, like it or not, faces increasing irrelevancy and timing of a product cycle that isn't doing it any favors. Vista is a disappointment and Windows 7 isn't likely to help much. There are just so many new tricks you can squeeze into an operating system and until Windows cooks perfect toast in the morning, we've hit the point of diminishing marginal returns. This, combined with the Microsoft-Intel chain gang effect puts old Steve in the spotlight while chained by the ankle to Woody Allen. There are fates worse than death, but not many.


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Today was a soup day. It didn’t stop raining outside, so we were in the mood for something warm and filling. That also meant that we had to dig in the fridge to rustle up what was there, as none of us offered to get drenched in the rain. This is how the Carrot and Chorizo soup was created. Just easy peasy lemon squeezy.
In a large soup pan, on a medium to low heat, fry the chopped onion in the olive oil until soft. Add chili flakes followed by the curry powder and fry for another minute.
Put the chopped carrots and chorizo in the pan and mix all the ingredients up. Tip: The smaller you chop the vegetables and chorizo, the quicker they will be soft.
Add the herbs to the pan and give everything a good stir again.
Pour the vegetable stock in the pan, bring it back to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
By now the ingredients should be soft enough to liquidize the soup with a blender. A hand blender is a very easy way to do this. Just put the blender in the pan and start liquidizing. Finish the soup to your own taste with a little bit of pepper and salt.

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The following core concepts will be covered during this scenario. These are the foundations of understanding Kubernetes.
You now have a working multi-tier application deployed on Kubernetes and Docker.
In this scenario we introduced the core concepts of Kubernetes. We explained how Replication Controllers define how a container should be run. The service is used to determine how to proxy traffic to the container. Finally, everything is run as Pods. Once running the service can be accessed via the defined NodePort.
To start we need a running Kubernetes cluster. The details of this are explained in the Launch Kubernetes cluster scenario.
Start a single-node cluster using the helper script. The helper script will launch the API, Master, a Proxy and DNS discovery. The Web App uses DNS Discovery to find the Redis slave to store data.
If the node returns NotReady then it is still waiting. Wait a couple of seconds before retrying.
The first stage of launching the application is to start the Redis Master. A Kubernetes service deployment has, at least, two parts. A replication controller and a service.
The replication controller defines how many instances should be running, the Docker Image to use, and a name to identify the service. Additional options can be utilized for configuration and discovery. Use the editor above to view the YAML definition.
If Redis were to go down, the replication controller would restart it on an active node.
In this example, the YAML defines a redis server called redis-master using the official redis running port 6379.
The kubectl create command takes a YAML definition and instructs the master to start the controller.
The second part is a service. A Kubernetes service is a named load balancer that proxies traffic to one or more containers. The proxy works even if the containers are on different nodes.
Services proxy communicate within the cluster and rarely expose ports to an outside interface.
When you launch a service it looks like you cannot connect using curl or netcat unless you start it as part of Kubernetes. The recommended approach is to have a LoadBalancer service to handle external communications.
The YAML defines the name of the replication controller, redis-master, and the ports which should be proxied.
As previously described, the controller defines how the service runs. In this example we need to determine how the service discovers the other pods. The YAML represents the GET_HOSTS_FROM property as DNS. You can change it to use Environment variables in the yaml but this introduces creation-order dependencies as the service needs to be running for the environment variable to be defined.
In this case, we'll be launching two instances of the pod using the image kubernetes/redis-slave:v2. It will link to redis-master via DNS.
As before we need to make our slaves accessible to incoming requests. This is done by starting a service which knows how to communicate with redis-slave.
Because we have two replicated pods the service will also provide load balancing between the two nodes.
With the data services started we can now deploy the web application. The pattern of deploying a web application is the same as the pods we've deployed before.
The YAML defines a service called frontend that uses the image _gcr.io/googlesamples/gb-frontend:v3. The replication controller will ensure that three pods will always exist.
The PHP code uses HTTP and JSON to communicate with Redis. When setting a value requests go to redis-master while read data comes from the redis-slave nodes.
To make the frontend accessible we need to start a service to configure the proxy.
The YAML defines the service as a NodePort. NodePort allows you to set well-known ports that are shared across your entire cluster. This is like -p 80:80 in Docker.
In this case, we define our web app is running on port 80 but we'll expose the service on 30080.
We'll discuss NodePort in future scenarios.
With all controllers and services defined Kubernetes will start launching them as Pods. A pod can have different states depending on what's happening. For example, if the Docker Image is still being downloaded then the Pod will have a pending state as it's not able to launch. Once ready the status will change to running.
If you didn't assign a well-known NodePort then Kubernetes will assign an available port randomly. You can find the assigned NodePort using kubectl.
Under the covers the PHP service is discovering the Redis instances via DNS. You now have a working multi-tier application deployed on Kubernetes.


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Who shall describe the misery of eternal punishment? It is something utterly indescribable and inconceivable.
The eternal pain of body, – the eternal sting of an accusing conscience – the eternal society of none but the wicked, the devils and his angels – the eternal remembrance of opportunities neglected and Christ despised – the eternal prospect of a weary, hopeless future – all this is misery indeed. It is enough to make our ears tingle, and our blood run cold. Yet this picture is nothing, compared to the reality.
Let us close these verses with serious self-inquiry. Let us ask ourselves on which side of Christ we are likely to be at that last day. Shall we be on the right hand, or shall we be on the left? Happy is he who never rests till he can give a satisfactory answer to this question.
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Matthew, [Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1986], 344, 345.


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We are both very pleased with the new look worktops, Franke sink and taps. We are very happy to recommend Kitchen World to our friends and family.
Please convey our thanks to all involved of the Kitchen World team who contributed to the refurbishment of our kitchen and utility.

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Dans sa définition classique, la gentrification désigne la transformation physique et sociale d'anciens quartiers urbains. Récemment, ce concept a été élargi pour inclure des projets issus d'opérations de régénération de friches urbaines. Ce séminaire se focalise sur la question de la "new-build gentrification" et sur certaines tendances récentes de la dynamique urbaine telles que les politiques de densification et de régénération. Des contributions seraient particulièrement bienvenues sur le rôle des différents acteurs impliqués dans ces phénomènes (autorités locales et nationales, acteurs du marché immobilier, ménages qui s'installent dans ces nouveaux quartiers).
The seminar is organized by Prof. Etienne Piguet, Patrick Rérat and Prof. Ola Söderström at the Institute of Geography, University of Neuchâtel.
The seminar will gather a small group of 20 scholars and around 10 contributions concentrating on one or several of the themes below from disciplines such as geography, sociology, political science and architecture. Costs for travels and accommodation may be partly covered by the organizers depending on replies from funding agencies.
Abstracts (2'500 signs max.) are to be sent to valerie.sauter@unine.ch until September the 5th. Notification of abstract acceptance will be communicated on September the 18th.
In its classical definition, gentrification concerns the physical and social transformation of existing districts. Recently, the concept has been extended to include high status developments and changes in the urban fabric such as the emergence of new urban districts on former industrial wastelands. The aim of the seminar is to focus on “new-build gentrification” and some recent trends in urban development such as regeneration and densification policies. We would like in particular to address questions regarding the roles of the actors involved in these phenomena: national and local authorities, actors of the housing market and households who settle in the new dwellings. Public policy at the national and local level in many countries seek to promote the regeneration of urban wastelands and the densification of the built environment in order both to improve tax incomes and to correspond to a more sustainable development strategy. Private actors may create or reinforce the phenomenon of “new-build gentrification” since the purchasing power of the gentrifiers implies better return on investment. Finally, households who move into the new dwellings are generally composed of specific social groups (new middle class, transnational migrants, dual career households, non family households, etc.).
(3) the actors of urban regeneration.
The concept of gentrification has been extended to include other forms of development (new-build, retail, tourism gentrification) and spaces (suburban, rural). Is it fruitful to extend the concept of gentrification and more specifically to new-build areas? Is the extension to be regarded as a renewal of the heuristic value of the concept or on the contrary as a weakening? Are other notions (such as reurbanisation) more relevant? Does the internationalization of gentrification studies modify the content of the concept? What are the dynamics of gentrification in different national contexts?
New-build gentrification takes place in a context of demographic changes in core cities raising the question of the common features of these processes or their specificities in each local, regional or national context. What are the demographic and residential trends that are observed in core cities and specifically in the new districts built on former wastelands? What is the role of gentrification in the dynamics of reurbanisation? What are the profiles, trajectories and motivations of the new urban dwellers? What is the respective role of the different categories of gentrifiers? What is the role of the transnational elites in the demographic gain of cities? What is the evolution of the neighbouring areas (indirect eviction effect)?
Reurbanisation is promoted by different political actors (State, local governments) often for quite different reasons. The model of the compact city increasingly influence planning policies since it is supposed to be more compatible with the different dimensions of sustainable development. However, its social sustainability is questionable since these programmes may not be neutral from a social point of view. What are the local and national policies in the field of urban regeneration? How can they be analysed and compared across space? What is the role of other actors such as real estate agents or investors?


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Possibly something your dad or granddad recounted ... Do you have one to share?
These things should be documented before they are forgotten!
I have found a selection here.
I recounted the story of 24,500 troops escaping Narvik (Norway) protected by a sea fog that shielded them from German warships Sharnhorst and Gneisenhau only 1 mile away to our guide at Bletchley Park. He said "there are many of those stories, all for us, none for them".
Taken in isolation they may be attributed to "good luck", but put together maybe not so.
My grandfather before he died used to tell us the story of how in the Second War World he and his detachment escaped a besieged harbour under cover of darkness. If they had used a boat to get to the waiting evacuation vessels the noise would have given them away and brought down enemy fire, so they strapped themselves under barrels as floatation aids and floated out to them. It was a miracle they weren't spotted, but they got away.
With who the Allies were fighting, is it really such a shock that God may have intervened? Many of the commanders certainly seem to think someone favoured them.


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Chong Mo may be the very first acupuncture 'vessel' to form in the foetus. It's really important for all things pertaining to Blood - but much more too.
That includes fertility, pregnancy and personality. So ... Important!
Small Note to the curious. This page is a bit more technical than many other pages on this site.
If you're just starting to read about acupuncture, it could be hard-going! Why not try a somewhat easier page?
To make sense of what follows, at a minimum you'll need to read my page on Blood.
Otherwise the significance of some of the words used here, especially words with Capital first letters, like Kidneys or Heart, may elude you: read those pages too if you can.
You'll read there how Blood (capital B for Blood, as opposed to blood) is formed, what it does and how symptoms arise when it is weak or deficient.
There are other, deeper, ways of understanding how Blood forms and how it behaves. One in particular accounts for many disorders, including gynecological problems, various kinds of flesh and muscle disorders and personality disorders, such as some kinds of depression, moodiness and sadness.
Chong Mo is one of the 'extraordinary channels'. (Chong Mo is often also written Chong Mai and at least one major modern author translates this as 'Penetrating vessel'.) Sometimes you'll see this word 'vessel' used to describe these channels, so in many older books they were called 'extra-ordinary vessels'. For Chong Mo, in particular, the word 'vessel' is probably more appropriate.
There are eight (8) of these 'extra-ordinary' channels, only two of which have their own acupuncture points, the Governor and Conception vessels. The other six, including Chong Mo, share acupuncture points with the 12 'ordinary' channels, like the Spleen, Stomach, Pericardium, Kidney etc channels, plus the Governing and Conception channels, but don't have points of their own.
The functions of these extraordinary channels integrate the functions of the 12 ordinary channels. It is thought that when the foetus forms in the womb, the first channels that form are these extraordinary channels, giving space and form for the developing body and the lattice of 12 ordinary acupuncture channels that will infuse it.
So, later, when these 12 channels are formed, they do so on the energetic and physical structure laid down by the extra-ordinary channels.
By the way - are these extra-ordinary channels/vessels Extraordinary, in the sense of being marvelous, bewildering or astonishing?
To the ordinary Western scientific mind, all of Chinese medicine is bewildering, not to say astonishing, and is certainly a marvel, even if just 'a lot of nonsense'!
But what about acupuncturists trained initially in the Five Elements, the Eight Principles, the Zang-fu energy organs, the pathways and point locations of the 12 'main' channels, the properties and actions of each of the hundreds of acupuncture points, the Three Burning Spaces, the theory of fluids and so on (and there's a LOT more in that 'and so on')?
For them, just when they thought they were getting a grip on it, to learn that there's a whole raft of functions at a deeper level can be an eye-rolling moment. It is almost sometimes as if the rug has been pulled out from beneath you.
Of these extra-ordinary vessels, perhaps the most difficult to get a grip on is Chong mo, because it seems to be implicated in so many situations. Once you've read some of the conditions listed below, you may think you've finally got the answer to all your problems.
Don't be too hasty! In diagnosing a condition then planning its treatment, acupuncturists have to think of many factors and often there are a number of ways of achieving good results.
Chong Mo has many functions. They all revolve around the fact that it is seen as the 'ocean' from which everything else emerged and then developed.
Like a sea, it is nourishing and supportive.
Anyone familiar with the ocean will know that it is seldom deficient - there always seems to be enough water! - but can certainly overflow and be uncontrollable. It can be cold in one place and hot in another.
When it is stormy ('rebellious' is the word used in Chinese medicine) it can block the normal flow of traffic and cause damage. It is changeable. Without it there would be no life.
In the body it manifests mainly in Blood, including how Blood is made and supplied to different parts of the body. Consequently it has a particularly strong relationship with the Kidneys, the Stomach, the Spleen and the Heart because in Chinese medicine each of these is deeply implicated in the production of Blood.
The word 'Chong' turns up in the Chinese name of a number of acupuncture points. Many of them relate in some way to the function of Chong Mo and are used to help it function smoothly.
From the point of view of Blood, it looks after many aspects and functions of the abdomen. From the moment the newly-fertilised egg attaches itself to the wall of the mother's womb, into what becomes its umbilicus flows the sustaining life-blood from the mother.
It is arguable that Chong Mo is the very first 'channel' to form, being not so much a channel as an arrangement of membranes and fascia inside and through which the organs (kidneys, intestines, heart, etc) will grow.
Translating the word 'Chong ' into English is quite difficult, because it carries so many different meanings in Chinese. It has an element of urgency about it, but also the idea of streets and passageways.
There's always a problem when translating from the ancient Chinese language because meanings have changed so much.
If you don't believe me, just look at how word meanings change quickly in English. The word 'gay' today has an entirely different meaning to what it had even just 50 years ago in the 1960s.
How English is spoken in different parts of the world today shows how fast, in hardly a generation, its use is altering, including its pronunciation.
How much more, therefore, may there have been changes in meaning and interpretation of the Chinese medical classics over the millennia!?
The urgent need is to establish a grid or lattice-like structure or 'vessel' for life to manifest in the growing cells. Along the interstices of that lattice will flow the mother's blood, nourishing and sustaining the newly created egg.
If those avenues are not put in place, then the mother's blood won't be able to properly nourish the egg, which may malform or die.
Later, points along other 'ordinary' channels find their place in the growing body. Some of those points are particularly effective at influencing how Chong Mo functions, so are said also to lie along the Chong Mai channel too. They include points along the Kidney, Stomach and Conception channels for example - see below.
That makes it seem as if the Chong mai points were added later whereas the theory of Chinese medicine suggests it came first and all the others grew out of it. Anyway, those first points are important, though not always much used.
Much of the Chong Mo pathway is deep inside the body, or uses other channels, so it doesn't have any surface acupuncture points of its own.
Bear in mind that the people who put down their thoughts on Chong Mo were and remain today highly respected, even if they lived several thousand years ago.
We pay attention to what they said because if an acupuncturist recognises a syndrome of the Chong Mo and then does what was recommended 1500 - 2500 years ago, and the patient gets better, we have to accept that that ancient individual knew what he was talking about.
So when they talk about the pathway and functions of Chong Mo, even though it is hard to understand how they could have discovered it, we accept their wisdom. That doesn't stop us re-considering what they said, but their ideas usually turn out to have been correct!
Knowing the Chong Mo pathway helps us recognise its syndromes.
So, where does Chong Mo go?
Chong Mo starts in the abdomen and has just about the most complicated pathways of all the channels.
If you know anything about the pathways of the Governing and Conception Channels you'll know that they originate from the same area.
In fact, it is thought that they both emerge and grow from from the 'primeval' Chong Mo that was first created as soon as possible after the newly fertilised egg attached itself to the wall of the mother's womb.
The following is a summary.
If you want to know exactly where the pathway goes, and who originally described it and its functions, you need to read some of the many excellent textbooks on acupuncture theory, like the book shown, by Giovanni Maciocia.
Area of Origin of Chong Mo: between the kidneys. This is reckoned to be the source point of all life in the body. The Kidneys store the Essence (Jing) that manifests as life as body and mind grow.
Your umbilicus is more or less directly opposite a point midway between your kidneys, not far off from your centre of gravity.
It is as if life and blood from your mother poured into your early cells behind your umbilicus there, so that would have been where Chong Mo first laid out the 'vessel' you needed to grow in.
Internal Branch: flows through the uterus (probably the prostate gland in men) and emerges on the perineum at acupuncture point Conception Vessel 1 Qichong, Rushing Qi.
Spinal branch: from Conception Vessel 1 it travels up the front, or inside, of the spine to the small of the back. However, combining with the Conception channel it continues on up the front of the spine to the head.
Abdominal branch: it also emerges from acupuncture point Stomach 30 (Qichong) and then joins the Kidney channel between acupuncture points Kidney 11 and Kidney 21.
This means it covers the front of the abdomen to a point just below the ribs.
From Kidney 21 it 'disperses' into the chest, including the heart, breasts and lungs.
'Disperses into the chest' means to me that it spreads out over and within the chest cavity, with no particular acupuncture points, just the whole space.
Throat and Head branch: it passes up beside the throat, goes round the chin and lips and ends just below the eyes: this branch it shares with the Conception Vessel and points along the Stomach channel.
Lower branch: starting from Stomach 30 it travels down the medial aspect of the thigh and leg. On its way down the leg it connects with the three Leg Yin channels of the Spleen, Kidney and Liver. When it gets to the inner malleolus at the ankle, it splits into two branches.
Here one part goes through the arch of the foot in connection with the Kidney channel there, the other goes over the dorsum of the foot to the area of Liver 3 (Taichong). It is arguable that this 'lower' branch is actually an aspect of the Kidney channel, along which Chong mo takes Qi and Blood downwards, contrary to the usual flow along the Kidney Channel which is upwards.
You may have noticed that both Stomach 30 (Qi Chong) and Liver 3 (Tai Chong) have 'chong' in their names. Stomach 30, Ren 1 and the Kidneys seem to be the first external 'stake-outs' put in place by Chong Mo as it establishes a vessel for the body to grow in.
This vessel has other names, which help one understand its importance, even if most acupuncturists don't learn about it until after they've learned about the 12 'ordinary' acupuncture channels.
From this you realise how the ancient Chinese viewed it. It really is the ocean in which everything else comes into being and lives. As such it was viewed as the origin of everything else in the body.
As the body grows in the womb, it lays down the 'mesh' in which form in due course all the other parts of the body from the energy organs and channels.
In particular, the ancient Chinese described what we now recognise as being the membranes and fascia, (not just in the abdomen, although commencing there), that wrap around, support and protect the internal organs. We think they thought Chong Mo's first action was to put all these in place so that the body could get on with its growth.
Many acupuncturists think that these fascia are where acupuncture channels can be found. Probably when these fascia have problems it is down to Chong Mo not being able to nourish them.
For instance, pleurisy occurs when the membranes surrounding the lungs become inflamed and start to create friction with the membrane lining the inside of the chest cavity. This makes it very painful to breathe. These membranes rely on Blood to nourish them: fundamentally this is due to Chong Mo failing to disperse properly into the chest cavity, although there are other factors involved too.
The abdomen, being the place where these Seas originate, is also a vital place for diagnosing and treating many diseases.
Well, 'goes wrong' isn't correct terminology! If it goes wrong, if you've understood me so far, you'll probably realise that life either won't start or will be short.
But it can malfunction to a certain extent. That leads to problems in several areas. Though I've divided them into discrete headings, that's only to help appreciate them. In fact, they are all interconnected and problems can arise under several of the headings at the same time.
In fact, you can't really diagnose Chong Mo as being involved unless you get symptoms in a number of different areas.
Mostly, its syndromes are those of excess, or 'rebellion', or heat or imbalance between above and below.
This is like the ocean tides. Normally they flow in and out, nourishing and moistening everywhere. Sometimes, however, when this natural process breaks down, you get too much pushing in or up, and it's mostly rather like that when Chong Mo goes awry.
NB Any one of the symptoms mentioned when you read the pages linked below could theoretically if not practically be due to something else in Chinese medicine, or could be treated differently. Chong mo is not always the answer.


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I hope this missive finds that you are well and that Travance has been a worthy host to you.
At your behest, I have travelled to Toka oro Sol to seek audience with the Solarian Elves on behalf of the Lehuine. Much to my surprise, they have agreed to meet with you.
Certainly, if you make the journey here, you will be received with a warm welcome. After you arrive, we will be able to begin negotiations towards easing the tensions between our sovereignties. Perhaps we will even be able to forge an alliance! Though, with our histories, it may well be a few generations before anything of that sort. It brings me joy that we are able to even begin the process of ending the feud that has plagued us. Violence and hatred may finally be a thing of the past! Even still, it is sad that the only reason we are able to have this summit is due to the death of the previous Warchief; though I am confident that the new Warchief will be a powerful force in leading his people.
Surely, once we have come to good terms with the Solarians, you will be able to convince your mother that this war is a mistake. Treaties made by the Crown Princess are as valid as those made by the Queen herself. At the very least, it should quell the aggression for long enough to achieve armistice, and then we can work from there. Your efforts towards resolution thus far will not have been wasted.
it has been an honor to serve as your retainer all these years and i wish you the best of luck in reuniting the lucerian people under your banner. farewell.


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Are you in the midst of planning your wedding? Between the hustle and bustle of finalizing guest lists, picking out the dress, scheduling caterers and a venue, it is easy to forget that this will be one of the most memorable days of your life. This day will be filled with pictures that will last a lifetime, so you obviously want to look your best.
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First, get your FICO score, and credit report.
Review it for accuracy. Erroneous entries can take two months or more to get updated on your credit report.
Your credit scores are used by lenders for approving loans, and dictate the type of loan and interest rate you will be charged.

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The navy blue exterior and interior provide a great look. This sleeping bag is machine washable.
Texsport has always made high quality survival gear and camping supplies, however they may be best known for their durable and effective sleeping bags.


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case of the transfer program, the designated leave recipient.
Transfers of Leave; and 5 CFR part 630, Absence and Leave.
leave from the donor's account to the recipient's account.
to debit and credit the leave accounts of donors and recipients.
Records are stored in file folders in locked file cabinets.
Files are indexed alphabetically by surname.
have access to the office.
sharing emergency and close of the case. Disposed of by shredding.
Corporation, 1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20527.
request must comply with the requirements of 22 CFR 707.21(b).
record must comply with the requirements of 22 CFR 707.22.
Individuals on whom the records are maintained.
Current and former employees of the Corporation.
insurance election forms, and correspondence related to relocation.
5 U.S.C. 57, Travel, Transportation, and Subsistence.
agreements and employee and PSC insurance elections.
The records are stored in file folders in file cabinets.
of business hours or anytime the office is not staffed.
individual and countersigned by a representative of the Corporation.
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industry_corpus2: Transportation


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Ring-Lug Terminals suit high-current applications.
Capable of accommodating conductors up to 600 kcmil with ratings up to 510 A/1,000 V, selos WRT Series provides safe, vibration-proof screw connections for railway, heavy equipment, industrial, and utility applications. All terminals mount on standard TS-35 DIN rails and are provided with nuts and integrated spring washer. Each terminal is capable of accommodating 2 cable lugs per connection point, and features touch-proof cover with test opening for safe voltage measurement.
“The new selos WRT Series terminals provide power systems design engineers with a safe, maintenance-free, vibration-proof connection point for high-current conductors,” said Martin Lalonde, applications engineer at Wieland Electric.
All of the selos WRT Series terminals are designed to mount on standard TS-35 DIN rails, and are sold with nuts and integrated spring washers. Each terminal is capable of accommodating two cable lugs per connection point, and features a touch-proof cover with a test opening for safe voltage measurement. The WRT series also includes cross connection jumpers to provide simple and reliable high-current potential distribution solutions.
For more information about Wieland Electric’s selos WRT Series high-current terminals, please visit: http://www.wielandinc.com/sites/usa/files/field_files/wrt.pdf to access product specifications and other technical information. For more information about Wieland Electric and its other industrial automation products, please visit www.wielandinc.com or call 1-800-WIELAND (1-800-943-5263).

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Nz is really a land of fantastic diversities while offering adventures around the water, land and in mid-air.
A large range of adventures can be obtained – anything walking and hiking, cycling, ecotourism, zoos and wildlife parks, skiing and snowboarding within the winter season. We’d an incredible 2008 winter which winter shapes as much as be a great deal larger than last years.
Kiwis are renowned for their strange inventions one of these is known as zorbing. You are receiving locked in the giant transparent ball after which being pressed lower a hill. This adventure is lots of fun – we advise to not consume a large plate of pasta in advance .
Correspondingly: the worry of mobs, being looked at & then dying. Have you ever caught an exciting-Shades of black rugby match then you need seen a haka. Watch enormous wild-eyed males going bananas and dealing themselves right into a rage because they intimidate the hell from you. Even catching a Haka show in Rotorua will make you getting irritated and make goose bumps in your braches.
This is among the top dive sites in adventure land New ZealandThe Poor Knights in combat are the place to find many colourful seafood and water existence beautiful variety of colourful seafood. You are able to choose diving around sunken shipwrecks, and divers associated with a level could possibly get inside and go for this.
The Waitomo Caves are a good spot to focus on your fears of limited spaces and darkness. Many different caves and activities to select from can be found for example abseiling, blackwater rafting or simply admiring strange and wonderfully formations.It’s like being born again. You emerge wet, squinting, disoriented and encircled by other people.
One famous hike may be the Tongariro Crossing at Tongariro National Park in the middle of its northern border Island. You will find a lot more great hikes and various terrains in Nz. The probabilities you will get wet and dirty on some of individuals adventures are very high as rain is rather common even just in summer time and lots of trails can be really muddy.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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This post is not about wool, not about sheep, not about sewing. But it IS about recycling. Specifically, it’s about recycling our kitchen and its original-to-1984 cabinets.
I actually tackled these cabinets once before, about 10 years ago — I stripped and refinished them, repairing a couple chipped panels, and sealed them with polyurethane. They have held up great, seeing our family from grade school through college.
1. Our almond-colored laminate countertops were showing their age.
2.My husband gave me beautiful white dishes (Crate and Barrel’s Aspen) for Christmas.
3. A Craigslist search produced the island in these photos, filling our previously bare middle space and inspiring me with its butcher block top.
4. I read about Rustoleum’s Cabinet and Countertop Transformation kits.
You will love the results…sometimes all it takes to inspire you is “something new” like your Crate and Barrel dishes (which I love, by the way). It takes time to complete so take breaks if you need to! I did mine by myself . Best of luck and congrats on your choice to go green on this project!
Joanie you are amazing. Now would you come over and redo my kitchen ?
Your kitchen looks llovely. Good job.
I’m glad you like it already, Aunt Mary — I haven’t even posted an “After” photo yet! You have a gift for making people feel good about themselves :).
Looking forward to seeing Part II — love the island.
I know it, Carol — why did it take so long to hunt down an island?!
It looks like fun! Having done three kitchens now, Including designing and building my own cabinets I wish you a happy remodel! I look forward to seeing the results.
Oh my, Bruce, I might embarrass myself next to someone with your experience :). But I’ll look forward to any advice you have to offer, seriously.


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What is unfortunate about our collective love affair with the Valentine's Day sweet is that it generally overshadows all of the really incredible foods that just hit their peak when Cupid flings his arrow. Not much is in season in February around here, but further south, HOOOBOY, lots of good stuff is reaching perfection. We can thank modern technology and transportation for bringing it to our grocers just in time to chase away the mid-winter blahs.
My favorite way to celebrate this long winter stretch is by feeding both my sweet tooth and my sour tooth. How? Right now is the season for citrus. The beginning of the citrus parade begins around Thanksgiving, when the clementines show up in their adorable little crates. Throughout December and January the kumquats, blood oranges, minneola oranges start to make their appearances. Then finally, in February, comes the peak of the queen of citrus, the white grapefruit.
These citrus fruits are not harvested year-round, so they have not fallen into the realm of the ordinary, such as the fate for the orange and lemon. Don't get me wrong, though, even oranges, lemons, and limes are WAY better this time of year. The fruits are fatter, juicier, and sweeter than the summer renditions.
Typically we think of citrus as a refreshing summertime flavor to squelch the heat. They serve, however, a different purpose in cold months. Citrus juice and zest highlight and brighten just about anything in the winter. Just a squeeze makes food seem fresher. Think about how that wedge of lemon brightens the flavor of a plate of oysters or a piece of fried fish. Imagine guacamole without that integral zing of lime. Citrus can transform average to delicious with just a squirt.
The key to selecting a good piece of citrus is to rely on heft. Choose a citrus fruit that feels heavy for its size. Pick it up. You'll recognize right away if it seems weighty. That means it will be full of delicious juice. Citrus juice is easily retrieved with any variety of handheld gadgets.
The segments of the fruit take a little more work, but are oh-so-worth-it! Unless the fruit is practically self-peeling, like clementines and certain oranges, the easiest way to get out the segments is to first cut off the stem and blossom end of the citrus, so that the inner fruit is exposed. This also gives the citrus a flat surface to facilitate safe cutting. Working in sections around the fruit, use a knife to saw off (top to bottom) strips of the peel and white pith, trying to not take off too much of the juicy segments.
When the entire fruit is peeled, use a small knife to cut in between each of the segments to release them from the fibrous central core. Definitely do this over a bowl to catch all that good juice in addition to the segments as they fall away. If this seems too fidgety, just cut across the peeled fruit for beautiful citrus wheels, picking out seeds if they appear.
Fresh orange segments will find a happy home in most salads. Grapefruit segments hold a even more special spot in my heart, as their sweet and sour flavor match wonderfully with avocados to make a show stopping winter dish that just screams fresh, amid all the slush and ice outside.
7 Right before serving, toss in the greens and dig in!
Just the colors alone will brighten my mood when I eat this salad. Winter eating doesn't have to be stodgy and boring!

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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In the entry-level luxury sport-utility vehicle game, it's becoming very jam-packed.
With the likes of the BMW X1, Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, soon-to-arrive Infiniti Q30, and Audi Q3, it's getting tight.
For some buyers there's a lot of considerations. Perhaps it could be the reputation of a company's all-wheel drive system, it could be how much interior space there is, and for some it comes down to who is offering the most aggressive lease/finance deals.
If you've been looking at adding an Audi Q3 to your fleet, pricing for the 2016 model year has been announced. If you're looking for a FWD variant, expect to shell out $33,700*, and if you're going to require Quattro all-wheel drive, expect to pony up a minimum of $35,800*.
*Please note these prices do not include title, taxes and fees.
For MORE details, please see the attached Audi-issued press release below!
Audi today announced pricing for the 2016 Q3. The redesigned compact crossover now boasts a wider array of standard features, including front and rear parking sensors with a rearview camera, as well as an updated dynamic exterior styling for a balance of luxury and functionality.
The 2016 Q3 boasts a refreshed exterior aesthetic, with redesigned front lights, grille, bumper, side sills and rear lights. The crossover is now offered with standard 18’’ 5-arm turbine design wheels. Also available are 19” 5-double-spoke Offroad design wheels. Inside, the Q3 now features Alu-optic MMI controls, a new cargo cover and other elements for an enhanced interior design. Both the exterior and interior are offered in new colors, including Hainan Blue, Utopia Blue, Misano Red and Cuvee Silver. Adding to the wide array of standard features offered by Q3 are front and rear parking sensors with a rearview camera. The Prestige trim now features full LED headlights and dynamic rear turn signals along with the S line exterior package and 19” wheels.
The interior of the Audi Q3 is spacious and comfortable for all five passengers. Its elegant, ergonomic design boasts superior build quality. Evidence of the premium character of the Audi Q3 can be seen in every last detail in the interior craftsmanship, in the selection of the materials, in their processing and in the tight, consistent interior gaps.
The cargo area offers a base luggage capacity of 16.2 cu ft. Folding down the split rear seatbacks increases this capacity to 48.2 cu ft.
When equipped with the BOSE Surround Sound system, the frames of the woofer/mid-range speakers in the front doors form elegant rings of white light.
The Q3 comes standard with two front airbags, thorax-pelvis side airbags in the backs of the front seats and side curtain head airbags. Also included are safety belt pretensioners up front, belt force limiters and the integral Audi head restraint system.
Fuel economy values are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary and depends on several factors including driving habits and vehicle condition.
The standard 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder engine in the Q3 produces 200hp and 207 lb-ft. of torque.
Optional Audi drive select system - allows drivers to adjust handling and response at the touch of a button. There are three drive select modes: Comfort, Dynamic, and Auto.
The Q3 brings more sportiness to the compact premium SUV class. Its balanced chassis combines agile handling and great road comfort.
The Q3 model’s front suspension is a sophisticated design featuring McPherson struts with forged aluminum lower wishbones. The rear includes a four-link rear axle with a separate spring/shock absorber arrangement to maximize interior cargo space.
The Q3 showcases many aspects of Audi expertise found in our full-size luxury vehicles and makes that content and technological prowess available in a premium compact SUV.
The 2016 Audi Q3 features the award-winning infotainment system, Audi connect®, when the Prestige trim package is ordered or with the Technology package.
Factory-fitted, in-vehicle Wi-Fi connectivity for passenger use, enabling the Audi connect system to deliver connectivity to up to eight wireless devices for passengers.
The on-board MMI navigation plus system is enhanced with Google Earth™ maps for a true aerial view of the route.
Google Voice™ Local Search for detailed information about travel destinations, such as restaurant or hotel hours, pricing and customer review.
Prices above exclude destination charges ($925), taxes, title, optional equipment, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

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Think all chefs stock their fridge with artisanal jams and fancy cheeses? OK, yes, many of them do. But you'll find plenty of beer and butter, too. In this feature, the state's culinary bigshots take us behind the door of their refrigerators—prepare to be surprised.
"There's homemade beef broth, spicy pineapples, Jammin Jan's Jam, Steadfast Farms arugula, radishes, microgreens, labneh, Persepshen Picked Cauliflower, Arcadia Meat Market carne asada, Proof Bread all day, lemon juice."
"Greek yogurt. Ten pounds of black molé. Chiles, jalapeños, lots of mustard, and beer. And organic half-and-half for my café."
"Eggs, bacon, flour tortillas, salsas, milk, water, juice, kombucha and pumpkin muffins."
"Olives, olive brine, Old Raj Gin and Sutton Cellars artisanal vermouth from the Bay area, all for making dirty martinis. Some sparkling Albrecht Cremant for Sunday mornings, Lulu's chocolates, Danzeisen half-and-half for espresso, various shrubs, syrups and tinctures for cocktails, and Page Springs White and Rose. Oh yeah, there is food in there somewhere, too."
"As a restaurant owner, my fridge is not always filled with fresh food; however, you can always find a big selection of hot sauces and preserves, such as smoked garlic, pickled asparagus, pickles, marmalades. And cheese—lots of cheese."
"Check out the picture – it's obvious!"
"Lots of produce and staples of Latin/Mexican cuisine."
"If it weren't for my wife, Rebecca, there'd be nothing in our fridge. Thanks to her it's stocked with fruit, cheeses, good charcuterie, wines, beer, yogurt, homemade jams and marmalades, great local baked bread, lettuces from our friends' gardens and other seasonal vegetables. Rebecca is the best cook in our family, so I'm a happy guy when I come home to find one of her pastas, pan-roasted salmon or perfect pork chops with apples and pureed acorn squash."


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On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 9:00 am the Bumbershoot 2018 lineup was released, and people have mixed feelings.
Festival-goers were expecting a lineup much like Coachella, because the two festivals are owned by the same company. Bishop Blanchet students are disappointed because Coachella had three amazing headliners-Beyonce, The Weeknd, and Cardi B, and Bumbershoot has J.Cole as the most popular headliner.
If you’re waiting around for your favorite artist, or the line for food is too long, there are other performers other than just music. Yogashoot, 1 Reel Film Festival, the Laser Dome, and other arts and culture are popular at Bumbershoot. Comedians and speakers also perform at Bumbershoot, some of the most popular in the Seattle area are Nikkita Oliver and Chris Fairbanks.
Many people like sophomore Yordanos Mamo and junior Jaz Harvey are frustrated because a lot of the artists are small, unknown bands.
“I have no idea who most of the artists are,” Mamo said. “I don’t even know them so I can’t judge if I like them or not. I definitely think the lineup could be improved by having more relevant artists that people know and listen to,”.
Jaz Harvey is not only frustrated by the lineup, but also surprised because it includes a lot of “outdated” artists.
“I don’t even know 90% of the artists,” Harvey said. “I think they could have included more well-known artists, especially since Coachella had Beyonce and Cardi. I’m also really surprised that Ludacris, T-Pain, and Lil’ Wayne are performing because they’re outdated, but they’re good,”.
The most unexpected and oldest band performing is Blondie, a rock band that formed in 1974. According to Billboard, their most popular song is “Heart of Glass”.
Mr. Jesse McFeron, Blanchet alum and English teacher commented on Blondie performing at the festival.
“I think that’s awesome,” McFeron said. “From unknown to super-known artists that’s the whole point of Bumbershoot right? It’s a blast from the past,”.
Some people are even questioning if the lineup is worth the price of the ticket. General admission tickets range from $220-$255 dollars for a three day pass, which is a lot of money for Bumbershoot.
The festival originally started out as free, but was then bought by AEG, the company that owns Coachella. People are concerned about the price of the tickets because of the lineup. They think the lineup isn’t worth the money, but junior Alex Plastino made a very good point.
“People assume that if the headliners are bad the whole thing is going to be bad,” Plastino said. “But that’s not necessarily true because there’s a lot of bands that are going that they don’t know about,”.
There’s always a chance that the lineup could have some slight changes. Last year, Taylor Bennett was supposed to perform but was taken off the lineup for unknown reasons. Some artists may not be able to perform or they will switch out or add more artists to make the lineup better and create more interest.
Bumbershoot is August 31-September 2, 2018 with headliners J.Cole, SZA, The Chainsmokers, and Fleet Foxes.

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John Singer Sargent was one of the most celebrated painters of his generation, perhaps best known for his portraiture, for which he received both commercial and critical acclaim, but also provoked controversy at times. The paintings that depict Sargent’s fellow artists and his friends are the subject of an exciting new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, opening 12 February 2015. Since 1998 Yale have published a series of books that record the complete paintings of Sargent, with the penultimate volume released in 2014. Each book features full colour images accompanied by provenance and exhibition history, as well as previously unpublished material. Richard Ormond, Sargent’s great nephew, is both curator of the NPG show and co-author of Yale’s John Singer Sargent Catalogue Raisonné project.
The first volume of the catalogue raisonné follows the early career of Sargent, cataloguing the portraits that the artist produced from 1874 to 1887, whilst he travelled between Paris, England and America. It was during this period that Sargent painted one of his most famous works, exhibited under the title Madame X. The portrait of Madame Gautreau shocked its French audience when initially shown at the Salon of 1884, but is now heralded as a prime example of decadent modernism.
Between 1889 and 1900 Sargent produced over 150 portraits and portrait sketches that can be found in Volume 2 of The Complete Paintings. By the end of this short period Sargent was being well received commercially and critically both sides of the Atlantic. The French sculptor Auguste Rodin went as far to call him the ‘van Dyck of our times’. This volume places Sargent within the wider context of the portraiture genre, comparing his work to those produced by his contemporaries and the greats, echoing the comments of Rodin.
The final volume on portraiture follows the work produced by Sargent up until his death in 1925. After developing an interest in other genres – covered in subsequent volumes – Sargent announced that he was giving up portrait painting, though he continued to paint members of his family and friends. He also made exceptions for well-known sitters including J. D. Rockerfeller in 1917. Sargent also produced portraits as charcoal sketches, which were more time efficient and could be completed in a single sitting.
Between 1874 and 1882 Sargent produced over 200 landscapes, architectural studies, seascapes and Old Master studies. During this period immense variety can be seen in the work of Sargent. The artist made summer trips to Brittany, Capri, Spain, Venice and Switzerland, whilst producing work both in the studio and en plein air in the manner of the French Impressionists.
Sargent continued to work in close parallel with the Impressionists between 1883 and 1899, a period in which his portraiture enjoyed much success. Volume 5 includes previously unpublished correspondence between the artist and Claude Monet. In 1887 Sargent exhibited the piece Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (Tate), at the Royal Academy to much acclaim. The artist continued to travel during this period, this time to the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa where he sought inspiration for his mural commission at the Boston Public Library.
As with many artists who came before and after, Venice proved to be an important focal point in Sargent’s oeuvre. He travelled to the city frequently between 1898 and 1913, depicting the magnificent Renaissance and Baroque architecture as well as daily Venetian life. Sargent’s rendering of the Italian light and his working technique demonstrate the long lasting impact that his friendship with Monet had on his art.
In 1906 Sargent exhibited his first landscape painting at the Royal Academy, The Mountains of Moab. During this period Sargent spent his summers in the Alps producing oil painting and watercolours of the surrounding landscape, brought to vivid life through light and colour. The work from this period also demonstrates considerable influence from Renaissance and Mannerist artists, who he was undoubtedly exposed to during his trips to Venice and Spain.
Volume 9 of the catalogue raisonné, to be published in Spring 2016, will cover Sargent’s years as an official War Artist, including the remarkable studies made after his visit to the battlefields in preparation for his great work Gassed (IWM).
Explore Yale’s full range of Sargent titles here.


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The night before Texas Rowing was to compete in the Big 12 Championship, head coach Carie Graves, an Olympic rower herself, took some time to explain to her Longhorns the physical reality of pushing the body to its limit.
Of course there’s an equation involving calories burned and calories consumed, but in a seven-minute time trial of leg drives and lactic acid, success can largely be defined by one muscle – the heart.
On Saturday in Oklahoma, the Longhorns displayed theirs in a manner that moved their coach to near tears. UT claimed its fourth-straight Big 12 Conference crown by just one point, the closest margin of victory in the history of the meet.
UT collected 105 points, followed by rival Oklahoma with 104. Victories by UT’s second varsity four, fourth varsity eight and second varsity eight boats highlighted the Longhorns’ day, but the first varsity eight race is the premier event and awards the most points.
The Longhorns fell by nearly 10 seconds to the Sooners at the Longhorn Invitational in March, but at the conference race, with a shuffled lineup, UT pulled within a half-second of the Sooners.
Still disappointed to finish second, Graves saw a purpose from her boat that had been missing for most of the spring.
At the finish line, many of the Longhorns were also reduced to tears. Partly because they felt the agony of defeat, and partly because they finally felt the void of self expenditure. They gave themselves to the boat.
“It was their very best effort," Graves said.
Graves challenged her rowers to push to that evil place, to the place of maximum effort and pain. To their credit, the Longhorns did.
This race against OU started much like the one on the final day of the Longhorn Invitational on March 18. The Sooners were stronger off the line, forcing UT to play catch-up for the entire race.
The difference came in UT’s response. Instead of wilting against a seemingly insurmountable deficit, the Longhorns kept rowing, kept pushing and kept fighting. UT clawed back the entire race and was the stronger boat in the final 250 meters. In fact, had the race been three strokes longer, the Longhorns would have likely won.
The record however will show that the Longhorns lost, but that Texas won the team title. And that remains the Longhorns’ victory in defeat.
Well, that and the notion that they can still get faster. Graves isn’t one to let her rowers be satisfied.


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Local cafés, restaurants, pubs, takeaways, nurseries, schools and retailers across the Rochdale borough have been awarded the maximum five-stars for food hygiene, following the most recent local inspections in February and March 2019.
Ratings are a snapshot of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection. A food safety officer from the local authority checks that food hygiene law is being followed correctly so that the food is safe to eat, and inspects handling of food, how food is stored, how food is prepared, cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.
All inspected businesses are rated in three categories to give a final score: hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety.


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