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Heard this before? You must have! Meet the #Technocrats.
Be it that sales person who is updating his boss, over Skype call, about how well his first meeting with the client went. He is also understanding from him how he can further build-up on their business relationship which will help their organization increase revenue.
Or be it that mother, who is updating her Facebook on her smartphone, with the images of her kid taking the first steps, so that her extended family can also hare the joy. So what if she is staying hundreds of kilometers away form her rest of the family, their hearts are still ‘close’.
Isn’t this great – how Mobile and Mobile Internet have changed the way we all live and how much it has helped us to evolve! Technocrats are now more connected. They have evolved and now the distance is only a matter of being connected / not-connected.
I am sitting in the office and fully loaded with that deliverable which I am suppose to submit today only. I will be late and will need a cab to go home and I also need to eat something; I will have to eat dinner at office only. No problem! There is an App for it.
Later – oh gosh! I forgot to take an appointment with Doctor, I had to take my parents for their regular check-up. But worry not! Thanks God, there is an app for this too. I can simply log on to that app, select our favorite doctor and zooop! Appointment done for the weekend.
The #Technocrats are not just using the Mobile Internet and latest technology to their use, but they are also innovating. They are Starting Up! With more and more Indians using Smartphones and the Internet, the #Technocrats are coming with their innovative solutions to our daily lives. And these innovations are not just limited to booking a cab or taking appointment with doctors. There are business running on smartphones. Those stock-market heavy weights are making moolah by swiping their fingers on the smartphones.
These #Technocrats are not only about being serious every time. They are now more involved with their families and know how to have fun. They are now listening to streaming music without downloading those MP3s. They are now not missing out their favorite daily-soaps, it is available on-their-demand on their smartphones. Thanks to the 4G Internet!
These #Technocrats now are not dependent on those clumsy photographers at those weddings. They now have the power of the 12 Megapixels and the 15 Megapixels in their hands. Gone are the days of taking pictures and not being there in the photographs. They are now taking ‘Selfies’ and they are there in their own pics! They are capturing their golden moments and sharing love with friends.
Finally, if you look at it, the Smartphones and the Mobile Internet is helping the Indian youth evolve. They are now more Independent. They are better informed about what is happening around them. They are now taking critical decisions with maturity. And more important, they are having fun!
People are now whatsappingly happy and technocratically crazy…!
‘Whatsappingly Happy’ – Hahhahaa…nice word you have discovered.
Not just youth, even older generation is finding a lot of support and help in everyday life thanks to technology.
Thanks Hema. I will surely participate in the contest. Cheers!
I guess everyone is enjoying the Internet wave, that’s another matter some are misusing it!
Quote true, Alok. Everything will have it’s own advantages and disadvantages.
They may be more independent but they are ruder, less empathetic and more inappropriate. It pains me to see a bunch of people sitting with each other and staring at their phones.
I understand what you are saying and how much awkward it looks when you are the only one wanting to talk and others are busy with their small screens. But still, lets look at the positive sides of tech developments.


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This leaflet answers some common questions about Cefaclor Sandoz. It does not contain all the available information.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Cefaclor Sandoz against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
The name of your medicine is Cefaclor Sandoz. It contains the active ingredient cefaclor monohydrate.
Cefaclor Sandoz is an antibiotic used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria.
Cefaclor Sandoz belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.
Cefaclor Sandoz will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.
Your doctor may have prescribed Cefaclor Sandoz for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Cefaclor Sandoz has been prescribed for you.
Cefaclor Sandoz is not addictive.
1.you have an allergy to cefaclor, any other cephalosporins or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
You may be more likely to have an allergic reaction to Cefaclor Sandoz if you are allergic to penicillin medicines.
Do not give Cefaclor Sandoz to a premature baby or to a baby less than one month old. The safety and effectiveness of Cefaclor Sandoz have not been established in this age group.
Do not use Cefaclor Sandoz if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or if the medicine does not look quite right.
Do not use Cefaclor Sandoz after the expiry date printed on the pack has passed.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking Cefaclor Sandoz, contact your doctor.
1.you have had any type of allergic reaction to any penicillin medicines.
You may have an increased chance of being allergic to Cefaclor Sandoz if you are allergic to penicillins.
Cefaclor Sandoz may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using Cefaclor Sandoz during pregnancy.
4.you are breast-feeding or intend to breast-feed.
Cefaclor Sandoz passes into breast milk and may affect your baby. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using Cefaclor Sandoz when breast-feeding.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you take Cefaclor Sandoz.
These medicines may be affected by Cefaclor Sandoz, or may affect how well it works. You may need to take different amounts of your medicine, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor will advise you.
Talk to your doctor about the need for an additional method of contraception while taking Cefaclor Sandoz. Some antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of some birth control pills.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Cefaclor Sandoz.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. These directions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the container, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
Your doctor will tell you how much Cefaclor Sandoz you need to take. This will depend on the type of infection you have.
The usual dose of Cefaclor Sandoz is 250 mg every 8 to 12 hours. This dose may vary depending on your condition.
The dose for children varies according to the age of the child, their weight and the type of infection.
Your doctor and pharmacist will tell you the right amount to give your child.
Always shake the bottle before measuring the correct volume to be taken using a metric medicine measure.
Cefaclor Sandoz can be taken with or without food.
Continue taking this medicine until you finish the bottle or for as long as your doctor tells you. Keep taking this medicine for the full course of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, the infection may not clear completely or your symptoms may return.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your suspension as you would normally.
If you are not sure what to do ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have trouble remembering to take your suspension, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Cefaclor Sandoz. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.
If you have taken too much Cefaclor Sandoz you may experience symptoms such as feeling sick in the stomach, vomiting or diarrhoea.
If you get severe diarrhoea, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Do this even if it occurs several weeks after Cefaclor Sandoz has been stopped. Diarrhoea may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your bowel. You may need urgent medical care. Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
If you get a sore white mouth or tongue while taking or soon after stopping Cefaclor Sandoz, tell your doctor. Also tell your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge. This may mean you have a fungal infection called thrush. Sometimes the use of Cefaclor Sandoz allows fungi to grow and the above symptoms to occur. Cefaclor Sandoz does not work against fungi.
If you become pregnant while you are taking Cefaclor Sandoz tell your doctor immediately.
If you are about to start taking any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Cefaclor Sandoz.
If you have to test your urine for sugar while you are being given Cefaclor Sandoz, make sure your doctor knows which type of test you use. Cefaclor Sandoz may affect the results of some of these tests.
If you have to have any blood tests tell your doctor you are taking Cefaclor Sandoz. Cefaclor Sandoz may affect the results of some blood tests.
Tell all the doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Cefaclor Sandoz.
Do not stop taking your Cefaclor Sandoz because you are feeling better, unless advised by your doctor. If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, all of the bacteria causing your infection may not be killed. These bacteria may continue to grow and multiply so that your infection may not clear completely or it may return.
Do not give Cefaclor Sandoz to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not use Cefaclor Sandoz to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Cefaclor Sandoz affects you. Cefaclor Sandoz may cause drowsiness and dizziness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to Cefaclor Sandoz before you drive a car, operate machinery or do anything else that may be dangerous if you are affected.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Cefaclor Sandoz. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.
These are very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. Serious side effects are rare.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. Tell your doctor if you notice anything making you feel unwell.
Keep Cefaclor Sandoz where children cannot reach it.
Keep your suspension refrigerated (do not freeze) until it is time to take your dose. If you keep the suspension out of the refrigerator, it will not keep well.
The bottle should be shaken well before use and discarded 14 days after the date on which it was prepared. Keep the bottle tightly closed.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking Cefaclor Sandoz or you find that the medicine has passed the expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over.
Cefaclor Sandoz Suspension is a yellowish to orange-yellow liquid and has a strawberry taste.
Each bottle of Cefaclor Sandoz 125mg/5mL contains 100 mL of liquid.
Each bottle of Cefaclor Sandoz 250mg/5mL contains 75 mL of liquid.
Cefaclor Sandoz contains 125mg/5mL or 250mg/5mL cefaclor (as monohydrate) as the active ingredient.

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Mr. Clarkson is a science teacher at Peachtree Ridge High School in Gwinnett County. As a part of the science department, he teaches biology to ninth grade students.
Mr. Clarkson obtained his Bachelor’s degree in science from Georgia College and State University in the field of biology. He also has a Master of the Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science from Columbus State University.
In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, disc golf, and running. He is also an avid Georgia Football, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, and FC Chelsea fan.

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We are water removal and cleanup specialists and are ready to service your Spring City home when flooding or water leaks cause water damage. We quickly dry your property using state-of-the-art water removal equipment and advanced drying techniques. We document the drying process to make sure your property is dry and job is done right.
Flooding or water damage can affect your Spring City home or business, day or night, without warning. That’s why we provide immediate emergency water damage restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 365 days a year.
SERVPRO has over 1,700 U.S. and Canadian Franchise locations, strategically positioned to be faster to any size disaster. If your Spring City home or business is affected by water damage, we can provide an immediate emergency response that helps to prevent secondary damage and mold.
SERVPRO of North East Chester County is locally owned and operated so we are part of this community too. When you have a flooding or water emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We take pride in being a part of the Spring City community and want to do our part in making our community the best it can be.

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Our client, a national firm with offices in Downtown Calgary, is currently seeking a Litigation LAA to join their firm on a one-year maternity leave contract, starting this summer. The ideal candidate will have ample experience working in Civil and Commercial litigation in order to support a busy Managing Partner.
- Assist with general administrative duties as required.
As the successful candidate for this position, you are the graduate of an accredited Legal Assistant program and have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a large law firm. Superior organizational skills, advanced computer skills, high attention to detail, the ability to handle clients in a professional manner, and excellent communication skills are required for this position.
For more information or to apply, please submit your resume for consideration.

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text: Italian for the word “Solutions,” Soluzioni is definitely that. They help clients achieve the perfect living space, by balancing individual style with contemporary creation. The furniture is tailored for every single space.

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Timothy Pickering to George Washington . 1795. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw439662/.
(1795) George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Timothy Pickering to George Washington . [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw439662/.
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Timothy Pickering to George Washington . 1795. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/mgw439662/>.

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At an early morning rally before school started today, students from San Francisco’s Longfellow Elementary School in the Excelsior district gathered to celebrate Walk to School Day and the launch of the Safe Routes to School program.
While the adults present may have been excited about the policy details – a $500,000 grant for five schools this year, 15 schools next year, and an opportunity to make strides in encouraging walking and biking to school – the children got the message loud and clear that walking, especially with hordes of peers, is fun business.
Warming up with a call-and-response cheer of "Longfellow: WALKS!", students welcomed guest speakers to the celebration, including Jacquie Chavez, co-founder of Walk to Win Wednesdays and mother of a first-grader at Longfellow.
"Remember, it’s good for you, it’s good for your community, it’s good for the planet. Get out and walk to school," said Chavez. "It’s actually pretty fun. I do it every day, not just on Wednesdays." Chavez organizes a similar walk every Wednesday: "I hope see you out there too," she told the crowd.
The Department of Public Health’s Ana Validzic told the gathered schoolchildren that Safe Routes to School organizers are working "to make sure that everyone can walk and bike" safely, and have "a lot of fun while they’re doing it."
Principal Phyllis Matsuno pointed out another benefit: "We can concentrate so much better in our learning," Matsuno said, when the day starts with exercise like walking or biking.
With the start of the school day fast approaching, the students got to hear one more short speech, from Supervisor John Avalos. He congratulated Longfellow and presented the school with a leadership certificate for its "efforts to promote active, healthy lifestyle, reduce pollution, teach children to walk safely, and make our streets safer for everyone, and address global climate change while reducing traffic on our roads."
Longfellow was among the five schools chosen for the Safe Routes to School program this year because over half of its students live within a mile from school, so walking or biking is a viable option. Today, instead of waiting in the usual block-long line of cars wrapped around the block, students discovered that the walkers were the ones having all the fun.


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The learning benefits of Grangeton, a town within a school Richard Gerver is headteacher at Grange Primary in Long Eaton, Nottingham. He and his staff have given the children their own town, Grangeton, with a museum, shop, cafÃ©, radio and TV station, even a town council with an elected Mayor.
‘It’s really good, we get to speak French, not a lot of people our age get to work in a cafÃ© but we do and it’s really good.’ Georgie, head waitress for the language cafÃ©, aged 11.


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Aroma: Incredibly deep and long lasting aroma. Buttery and fruity fragrance.
Harvest Period: Harvest and make in year 2000. Press to brick shape in year 2008.

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From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a fine Rose-Verte porcelain dish, Yongzheng Period (1723-1735), well-painted in the center depicting an elegant lady, a young boy, and a deer carrying peaches on its back signifying longevity. Bordered on the cavetto with floral sprays, and dressed on the rim with iron oxide.
From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, an unusually fine and early Qianlong Period (1736-1795) Nanking meat platter, depicting a willow tree and scholar's table objects amidst a flowered outcropping as the central design, surrounded by an elaborate border of butterflies, buddhist symbols, scrolls, and floral motifs.
From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, an unusually fine Qianlong Period (1736-1795) tureen base or shallow basin, depicting a river scene with a large fenced pagoda, a stone bridge, and several people on boats and pontoons, together with a meticulously intricate border of ruyi heads, cash diaper motifs, key frets, butterflies, and other marvelous details.

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Two recently released reports from the University of Nevada School of Medicine say Nevada has remained near the bottom of many healthcare rankings partly because of population growth.
The Nurse Licensure Compact, legislation that would allow licensed nurses from one state to cross borders physically or electronically, has been adopted by 25 states. The compact allows nurses to practice in other states that joined the compact without going through another licensing procedure. While Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine have joined the compact, Massachusetts and the other New England states have not.
The South Carolina Medicaid agency apologized this month to a man whose identity was compromised when a staff member misplaced his health insurance application. Jim Connor tried to apply for low-income Medicaid coverage in December after he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Instead of processing the application, a Medicaid employee told him he wouldn't qualify for the program. She advised him to drink some green tea and research his cancer diagnosis online.


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Home › News › Local Bald Eagle eggs hatch!
Local Bald Eagle eggs hatch!
Our eagle nest in Codorus state park has 2 eggs in it, laid March 10 & 13th. They both hatched yesterday, and the day before. So congrats on 2 live young this year. Last year, sadly, only one of 2 eggs hatched, and it later died, possibly from a branch injury during some nest tidying.
So they are off to a great start, and now comes the fun watching. Granted it is neat to see an eagle, but watching one sit on a nest can be as exciting as watching concrete set. With 2 little fluff ball to feed, there will be a lot of action and interest. Now they are at the cute stage, growing into the cute, fuzzy, active stage.
Here is a link to the nest cam. Copy/paste https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/bald-eagle-live-cam or the PA Game Commission site here, copy/paste: http://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/WildlifeSpecies/BaldEagles/Pages/BaldEagleCamera2.aspx There are facts and commentary to browse thru. Enjoy.


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Fee Note: All our workshops, etc are peer led. Our budget is small. Many of our Crones are on a limited income.
Organizer is looking for a female speaker that is Tohono O'odam or Apache to present an opening session related to aging women and celebrating the aging process. The speaker will have 15 to 20 minutes.
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"an adjustment under which the rates to and from all western markets would be on relatively the same level, or an adjustment under which the rates to and from the markets would approximate a mileage parity,"
and was supported neither by revenue considerations nor sound transportation factors, and was unreasonable.
Held, that a cease and desist order based upon these findings was within the statutory and constitutional powers of the Commission. P. 316 U. S. 348.
Appeal from a decree of the District Court dismissing a suit to set aside an order of the Interstate Commerce Commission. See 245 I.C.C. 11.
This is an appeal from a decree of the District Court, 41 F.Supp. 439, dismissing a suit to set aside an order of the Interstate Commerce Commission, 245 I.C.C. 11, requiring the appellant railroads to cease and desist from maintaining certain absorption rules and practices found to be unduly discriminatory and unreasonable and therefore offensive to the Interstate Commerce Act, 49 U.S.C. §§ 1(6), 3(1), 15(1).
"an adjustment under which the rates to and from all western markets would be on relatively the same level, or an adjustment under which the rates to and from the markets would approximate a mileage parity."
245 I.C.C. 11, 13. It was further found that the carriers' absorption practices at the complaining markets were supported neither by revenue considerations nor sound transportation factors, and that the widespread absorption of switching charges on noncompetitive traffic at other important markets was strong evidence of the reasonableness of such practice, and of the unreasonableness of the carriers' refusal to absorb such charges at the complaining markets. Upon the basis of these findings, the Commission entered the order challenged on this appeal.
Neither the validity of the Commission's findings nor its compliance with procedural safeguards is assailed here. The order is attacked on the ground that the Commission has exceeded its constitutional and statutory powers.
"to establish, observe, and enforce . . . just and reasonable regulations and practices affecting classifications, rates, or tariffs, . . . and all other matters relating to or connected with the receiving, handling, transporting, storing, and delivery of property . . . which may be necessary or proper to secure the safe and prompt receipt, handling, transportation, and delivery of property . . . upon just and reasonable terms, and every unjust and unreasonable classification, regulation, and practice is prohibited and declared to be unlawful. "
"any undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to any particular person, . . . locality, . . . region, district, territory, or any particular description of traffic, in any respect whatsoever; or to subject any particular person, . . . locality, . . . region, district, territory, or any particular description of traffic to any undue or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage in any respect whatsoever. . . ."
Section 15(1) authorizes and empowers the Commission, upon finding that a practice of carriers is "unjust or unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory," to make an appropriate cease and desist order.
We are of opinion that these statutory provisions furnish ample authority for the order made here by the Commission. The findings sufficiently support the Commission in undertaking to remove a discrimination as between grain shippers and markets. As was noted only the other day in Board of Trade v. United States, 314 U. S. 534, 314 U. S. 548, involving another phase of the elaborate and delicately balanced grain rate structure, "We certainly have neither technical competence nor legal authority to pronounce upon the wisdom of the course taken by the Commission." Since the action of the Commission was based upon relevant transportation considerations, and the Constitutional contentions are plainly without merit, the order will not be set aside. Los Angeles Switching Case, 234 U. S. 294; Board of Trade v. United States, supra.

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text: Netscape/Mozilla's support for IDN is not without some bugs. One notable bug is that non-ASCII names are not always displayed correctly in some UI areas such as Preference panels, Bookmarks and History. Non-ASCII names are not always correctly displayed in the location bar due to the fact that ACE to Unicode conversion is not implemented yet. Of particular concern for Japanese users is the one in which Full-width Japanese Roman characters are not normalized to ASCII roman characters. (Cf. bug 210734.) This forces the Japanese user to shift out of the Japanese input mode to write the top domain names such as .jp causing inconvenience. For other bugs, see this link.

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text: The Leupold Mark 5HD is one of the latest Leupold's tactical riflescopes. Created with the serious shooter in mind, the Mark 5HD pushes the engineering limits with its input from elite military personnel and professional shooters. The Mark 5HD is the tactical scope you've been waiting for. Its edge-to-edge clarity, low light performance, and increased contrast give shooters and excellent optical performance that is second to none. With its elite optical performance and rugged reliability, Mark 5HD riflescopes can be entrusted to perform the perfect shot.

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Dan gobbled this chicken right up, even though it was on a bed of spinach!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Shake flour with milk in a covered container to prevent lumps. Mix flour mixture with chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Take off heat and stir in parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

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Lock in a great price for Blythswood Square – rated 9.1 by recent guests!
Great decor. Best staff...super nice, professional and helpful. Great breakfast.
Beautiful,well appointed hotel. Upmarket yet very relaxed atmosphere. Super breakfast and dinner.
The room was very nice, and the bath sufficient for a regular sized person (unlike many hotel baths which have the appearance of a big sink). Staff were brilliant and always attentive. Restaurant food was really very good.
Our room was lovely, as was the public sitting room. The breakfasts were delicious. Our hosts were very helpful in giving us recommendations for dinner. The setting of the B&B was perfect. It was an easy walk to shops and restaurants.
The hotel appears to be centrally located and it occupies a grand older building in front of a small park. The staff was very attentive to our needs. The bed was comfortable.
Stylish, upscale hotel with a convenient, central location. Not sure what we booked, but got a very large room, with comfy bed and luxe bathroom that included a soaking tub. Staff helped us with some trip logistics and excellent recommendation for dinner within walking distance.
The hotel was beautiful and the staff were very helpful. The rooms were lovely and very spacious.
The original part of the building which includes the lobby, restaurant, and bar, is beautiful, and the new part where the guest rooms are located is excellent as well. The air conditioning works very well. The staff members are helpful and charming. Unfortunately, renovations are going on, which caused a nuisance for us because we had to use a slow elevator shared with the staff, but that was our only complaint. This is a top notch hotel.
Blythswood Square This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
One of our top picks in Glasgow.Blythswood Square is in Glasgow city center, a short walk from Sauchiehall Street. It has been restored to offer luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi and beautiful architecture.
Standard double bedroom with reclaimed hardwood floors and luxurious carpets and furnishings. Each room has an Italian marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. All rooms have state of the art in-room technology.
Please note that dogs are only allowed in rooms on the ground floor – this is subject to availability at time of booking. As no standard double bedrooms are on the ground floor, dogs are not permitted in this room type.
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 27.50 per day.
Spacious king bed configuration with reclaimed hardwood floors and luxurious carpets and furnishings. Each room has an Italian marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. All rooms have state of the art in-room technology.
Spacious twin bed configuration with reclaimed hardwood floors and luxurious carpets and furnishings. Each room has an Italian marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. All rooms have state of the art in-room technology.
These rooms comes with a minimum of 40 square yards, double bed configuration with reclaimed wooden floors and luxurious carpets and furnishings. Each room has an Italian marble bathroom with separate bath or shower. All rooms have state of the art in-room technology.
Standard twin bedroom with reclaimed hardwood floors and luxurious carpets and furnishings. Each room has an Italian marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. All rooms have state of the art in-room technology.
Please note that dogs are only allowed in rooms on the ground floor - this is subject to availability at time of booking. As no standard twin bedrooms are on the ground floor, dogs are not permitted in this room type.
Spacious one-bedroom suite with adjoining lounge area with reclaimed hardwood floors and luxurious carpets and furnishings. Each room has an Italian marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. All rooms have state of the art in-room technology.
With views over Blythswood Square, the executive suite comes with 1 king-size bed, private bathroom and spacious living and dining areas. Free WiFi, a satellite TV, bathrobes, slippers, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.
House Rules Blythswood Square takes special requests – add in the next step!
Bed was so comfy and the access to the spa was fantastic, the call to the room to ask if we had everything we needed was great service.
The room service food was horrible, I had pasta which tasted like a microwave meal and my boyfriend had a pizza which was also rubbish! Not worth the price at all that’s the only thing that we were disappointed with.
Had a lovely stay on Friday night in the Blythswood, our room was amazing it was so big and the bed was really comfy! The spa was unreal so nice and relaxing, definitely recommend!
Fan in bathroom made a constant noise.
The staff were very professional and welcoming. The facilities were superb, the hotel gave us an upgrade as well.
Unfortunately our first room was in the nosiest position for the streets outside. We barely slept our first night due to boy racers in the streets of Glasgow. The Hotel were aware of these issues as had explained Police had previously been involved the past two weeks. The room which was in the older part of the building did not have secondary glazing which it would have greatly benefited from however understandable as it is a listed building. Staff were very apologetic and very accommodating as we requested a change of room. We moved from 222 to 5 and it was bliss. With a courtyard view it was exactly what I had initially requested for. Could not fault the service form reception and concierge staff. We thanked them enormously and were given a part refund. The only other thing i would say is The Spa could benefit from more checks within the changing rooms as on two occasions there were no towels available. Also one of the thermal experience rooms didn't appear to work as detailed on the Spa map of facilities. Very rarely saw any staff in this section of the hotel.
The rooms were beautifully laid out, breakfast was excellent and customer service was undoubtedly fantastic. Very comfortable beds and rooms were cleaned to very high standards. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Fantastic position for being within the city centre in Glasgow. Idyllic surroundings with Blytheswood Square opposite. Highly recommend this hotel.


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Higher house dust concentrations of cockroach, mouse, and cat allergens in the first 3 months of life were associated with lower risk of asthma.
Prenatal tobacco smoke exposure and higher maternal stress and depression scores in early life were associated with increased asthma risk.
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von Mutius E, Vercelli D.Farm living: Effects on childhood asthma and allergy. Nat Rev Immunol. 2010;10(12):861–868. doi:10.1038/nri2871.
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Okada H, et al. The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ for autoimmune and allergic diseases: an update. Clin Exp Immunol. 2010;160(1):1–9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2249.2010.04139.x.


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Muslims and Mahadalits constitute around 16 % of total votes, Yadav 14 %, Bania, Koiri and other Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) 8 % each.
SAHARSA: The poll verdict of Bihar will settle the issue of reservation in favour of the quota beneficiaries permanently, according to JD(U) President Sharad Yadav.
The JD-U leader said both the issues of "social disparity and development" are important in Bihar polls, while noting that majority of people in Bihar hail from the reserved categories.
"Bihar election will protect the tool of reservation provided to deprived sections by our Constitution. I appeal to people to save the mechanism of reservation through their vote. Press the right button and protect it. Bihar election outcome will settle the issue of reservation for once and all. If people press the right button, nobody will be able to remove reservation," he told PTI in an interview.
Muslims and Mahadalits constitute around 16 per cent of total votes, Yadav 14 per cent, Bania, Koiri and other Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) 8 percent each, Mallah around 7 percent, the upper caste block of Brahmin-Bhumihar- Rajput-Kayasth around 16 percent and Kurmi 4 percent.
What the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on the issue of reservation had a wide impact on all beneficiaries of quota like Dalits and backwards besides the conscious upper caste voters, who believed in social justice. It is an opportunity for those who want to save reservation. They have to just cast their vote and fail those who want to remove reservation, he said.
Asked whether he is confident that the Muslim Yadav (MY) combination, which was the core strength of Lalu Prasad's RJD that ruled the state for 15 years, is intact this time for the grand alliance of JDU-RJD and Congress, he claimed that not only his "but all the poor castes and the conscious among the upper castes are together" with the grand alliance.
He also said that there is no Third Front in Bihar and the electoral fight in Bihar is a direct one.
Yadav, a former MP from Madhepura, who was defeated in last Lok Sabha polls by RJD's Pappu Yadav, forcing him to take the Rajya Sabha route to enter Parliament, is dismissive of the claim of the opponent, who now heads Janadhikar Party after being expelled from RJD.
According to Pappu, no alliance in Bihar will get a majority and in that situation his support will be crucial for formation of any government.
"There is no Third Front here. The electoral fight in Bihar is a direct one. This region of Saharsa-Madhepura has been the cradle of socialist movement. All the socialist forces have joined together and hence the Mahagathbandhan will win the assembly polls hands down. There is no keen contest. We will have a massive victory in this bio-polar contest," he said.
His remarks come after Pappu Yadav insisted that neither of the two alliances will be able to form a government in the state on their own and the Third Front will have a crucial role in the next government formation.
Yadav also downplays a question about the impact that the NDA could have among Dalits especially Paswan, Mahdalit s especially Mushhars and Kushwaha voters after BJP's alliance with Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP, Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustan Awam Morcha- Secular and Upendrs Kushwaha's RLSP.
Dalit icon Baba Saheb B R Ambedkar's grandson and former MP Prakash Yashwant on Monday took out a candle march appealing forces in favour of reservation to back the grand alliance and attacked RSS for its alleged attempt to finish reservation.
Apparently aware of the potency of the campaign, the grand alliance has kept alive the issue even after repeated clarifications from the BJP and RSS that reservation will continue and that they have not intention to tweak it.


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The purpose of the CONSER Funnel Pilot Project is to determine the feasibility of a permanent Alliance CONSER funnel.
Review: The CONSER Funnel will be evaluated in FY2016 by the Technical Services Working Group. Stay tuned for updates about the pilot program.
The pilot project focuses on edits to continuing resources records that affect access and/or are vital for identification of resources owned by Cohort 1 and 2 Alliance libraries lacking the necessary authorization to edit the records themselves. The requesting library is responsible for all creation and editing of records for which they have the necessary level of OCLC authentication.
June 2015: Libraries in Cohorts 3 and 4 may also submit records. Funnel participants will complete as time allows based on current volume of requests.
The decision to undertake the project at this time was a direct result of the Alliance move to a shared ILS and complications arising from the way catalog records are imported into that system. That, combined with an absolute policy restricting editing of CONSER records to established CONSER institutions, means that the only way to guarantee a library's edits of CONSER records will remain in the Alliance catalog record is to have those edits performed in OCLC itself by a CONSER library.
The nature of serials is such that it is inevitable that non-CONSER libraries will need to edit CONSER records. A CONSER funnel is one possible way of dealing with this situation.
The CONSER Task Force oversees the CONSER Funnel Pilot Project.

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For more information on these and other evidence-based practices, please contact Percy Howard at phoward@cibhs.org.
TFCBT is a therapy model developed by Drs. Judy Cohen, Tony Mannarino and Esther Deblinger. It is used for children ages 3‐18 who have experienced one or more significant traumatic life events, resulting in PTSD symptoms or functional impairments.


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4 years ago Kate Parker was Katy Warren, wife to Hollywood’s newest star, Liam Warren. She thought everything would stay the same even when they were moved into an L.A mansion, but she was wrong, Liam changed.
One night after a particularly crazy party, she threatens to leave if things don’t change, but Liam doesn’t believe her until she’s gone. Katy leaves Liam and Hollywood behind but doesn’t ever officially end their marriage.
And now, Katy is just Kate and she’s living in college dorms with her best friend Krista working towards her psychology degree. As far as she’s concerned Liam is out of sight and out of mind, that is until he shows up on campus getting a tour from the Dean because he’s there filming his latest movie.
Sparks fly, both good and bad, and Katy has to step back and decide if she can handle Liam and his world again, and more importantly, if she can trust him with her heart again.
This is the retelling of Reconnected from Liam’s POV.
It CAN be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading Reconnected too to fully understand all characters/story.
Four years ago Liam Warren was on top of the world. He was a newlywed, he was discovered by Excite Entertainment and finally got to leave that small Nevada town with his new wife and high school sweet heart Katy. But when they moved to L.A, Liam got too caught up in the life. Parties, drinks, girls. All of that at the tip of his fingers and it clouded his mind, his marriage no longer was his priority and he slowly pushed Katy away.
One night, Katy comes home to their home filled with half clothed women and Hollywood’s elite and she tells Liam she is leaving if things don’t get better. He’s so wrapped up in it that he doesn’t believe her, at least not until the next morning when he comes home from filming and finds a note that tears him apart and begins his journey of finding her, and growing up.
Katy and Liam never officially divorce, and 4 years later a movie brings him to Georgia, where a tour on a college campus brings him face to face with Katy again, along with her boyfriend.
Four years apart has changed a lot of things for the both of them, but when it comes down to it, that connection is still there and Liam sets out to show Katy that their love is worth fighting for.

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Pristine. Virgin. Natural. These are a few of the words that conservationists and ecologists like to use to describe tropical forests, as they conjure images of remote jungles hidden away in exotic countries.
They are also the type of ecosystem that humans have been rapidly depleting since the European colonial era, though they provide us with such basic life needs as oxygen to breathe and clean water to drink. Recent archeological findings, synthesized by Patrick Roberts of the Max Planck Institute and colleagues in the journal Nature Plants last month, show that tropical rainforests weren't exactly free of human influence before that: people have been living in and modifying them for 45,000 years, four times longer than previously thought. The idealized view of tropical rainforests as wild and untouched Edens is largely wishful thinking, a response to the extensive destruction that we humans have brought upon them over the past few decades.
Scientists estimate that we are currently destroying 320 square kilometers of rainforest every day due to a catastrophic combination of deforestation for large-scale agriculture, slash-and-burn farming practices, the hunting and poaching of forest animals, and climate change. If we are to protect the rainforest that still exists, modern humans need to learn to live as part of nature, not in spite of it – and this new paper shows that we once knew how to do so.
If we are to protect the rainforest that still exists, modern humans need to learn to live as part of nature, not in spite of it.
The earliest verified evidence of our ancestors' dependence on rainforest resources comes from Borneo and Melanesia (an area of the Pacific Ocean stretching from New Guinea to Fiji), although there is a possibility that even the first Homo sapiens were living in the tropical forests of Africa as far back as 200,000 years ago. Early humans in these areas of Southeast Asia and Oceania burned the forest to secure the resources they needed to survive, such as carbohydrate-rich plants that grew on forest edges and wild pigs that foraged in open areas. Pollen records from New Guinea show that human activity even slowed rainforest recovery after the Last Glacial Maximum, about 20,000 years ago, an impressive feat for what was likely a relatively small group of people.
There is also an ongoing debate among paleoecologists and anthropologists about how much our species is to blame for extinction of tropical forest megafauna, including large marsupials in New Guinea, ancient lions in Australia, and giant ground sloths and mastodons in the Amazon. The loss of these huge animals had ramifications for the entire food web, and the resulting changes in plant distributions and nutrient cycling have shaped today's forests. Early humans also transported small mammals and edible plants, including yams and taro, around Southeast Asia, facilitating the rapid spread of these plants to new habitats in the Philippines and other Melanesian islands.
A significant shift occurred around 10,000 years ago, though: humans transformed from foragers to farmers, and agriculture was born. Again, the earliest evidence comes from New Guinea, where our ancestors domesticated the banana and other tropical plants over 8,000 years ago.
These crops were planted in the rainforest alongside wild species, a technique which we now call agroforestry. Elsewhere, domesticated plants and animals, such as avocados and cassava in the Caribbean and Polynesia, are believed to have contributed to the extinction of some tropical trees, which were outcompeted by the newly arrived domesticated species. And, nowhere is the legacy of early human farmers more visible today than in the Amazon, where the distributions of existing Brazil nut trees line up almost perfectly with maps of 3,000-year-old human settlements.
While our ancestors certainly had some detrimental impacts on tropical forests, at that time (between 10,000 and 3,000 years ago), human populations depended entirely on the environment for subsistence and were small enough that they did not cause widespread destruction. However, in the past 2,000 years, the first urban centers appeared in rainforests with the rise of early civilizations: the Aztecs and Mayans in Mexico and Central America; the Incas in South America; the Khmer of Southeast Asia, and others. Tropical forests across the globe are dotted with the remains of ancient cities - think Machu Picchu in the Andes mountains and Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Our understanding of these cities has been greatly expanded by recent advances in remote sensing technologies. For example, LiDAR (light detection and ranging), a mapping technique using lasers, has revealed the extensive hydrological infrastructure built around 800 - 1,200-year-old Cambodia cities that enabled this early city to function in this tropical environment. This is where archaeology has great potential to inform forest ecology and conservation: we still have much to learn about architectural and agricultural techniques that allow humans to live and even prosper in tropical landscapes without completely obliterating them.
This brings us to today. Conservation biologists, like me, are careful about how we convey our research to the public because biodiversity conservation in such high-value landscapes as tropical forests can be a controversial undertaking, especially when it precludes economic development.
Some years ago, for example, I was tangentially involved in the revision of a population estimate of an endangered species. The original estimate excluded a specific forest type, because researchers thought that the species in question didn't live there. In reality, they did, and because of that the next population estimate increased. This in no way reflected an increase in the actual population of the species (in fact they are still very endangered). Still, there was an extended discussion among the authors of the study as to how to best present the results, because they predicted that governmental officials and local business people would intentionally misconstrue the improved population estimate as evidence that this species actually was not endangered and that more land could be safely deforested.
Someone could potentially read Roberts' synthesis in that vein and argue that, because humans have been living in the tropical forest for so long and it still exists, it will somehow take care of itself and we don't need to do anything to protect it. But with 7.5 billion people on the planet, we are pushing forests to the limit of their resiliency, and they are at risk of being decimated. Preservation and conservation efforts are absolutely necessary to protect not only the thousands of plant and animal species that call these forests home, but our own species as well.
We must engage with indigenous peoples, who maintain traditional ecological knowledge. There are thousands of groups and tribes of people still living in forests across the tropics, from the Amazon to Africa and New Guinea, and they must be part of the solution to today's conservation challenges.
We must encourage more dialogue among archeologists, conservation scientists, geographers, and between scientists and international bodies like the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Ultimately, the 45,000-year relationship between humans and tropical forests gives me hope for the future of tropical biodiversity: there is clear evidence that caring for nature is embedded in who we are as a species. The "deep human prehistory of global tropical forests," as the authors refer to it, also gives ecologists a new way to view these forests and opens exciting new avenues for ecological research that incorporates local and historical knowledge.
Perhaps in acknowledging that there is no such thing as a "virgin" rainforest, and that people are an integral part of the solution to tropical forest conservation, we as a society can re-discover how to use our natural resources wisely, in time to save them.


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Hi, I’m one of the cofounders of tipjoy. I’m glad you like it! I had the idea because it is such a pain to support people you like, and I like a lot of people. My hope is that people use the system without thinking about it. That is why the tip amount is fixed but customizable.
Let me know if you have any questions or ideas about where we can take this. We have a very exciting roadmap.


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home > loans > credit card debt > what information is required in a prepaid credit card application?
What Information is Required in a Prepaid Credit Card Application?
A prepaid credit card application is relative simple to fill out. Prepaid cards are not actually loans, and they do not therefore require any credit history. Instead, they are offered to even low-income, low-credit borrowers. Applicants only need to have the cash to put down in order to fund the card in order to move forward. The application will simply require personal information needed to protect the credit card organization legally.
The organization issuing you a prepaid credit card is not actually lending you any money at all. Instead, you are paying the organization to convert your cash into a credit card format. You will have to put down the funds required to open the card. You will also pay a fee to open the credit card which is typically very small. The organization will then issue you the plastic so you may use the card just like a credit card. However, you will only be able to spend until you have reached your limits then you will need to load more money on the card in order to continue its use.
Because prepaid cards are not loans, they are available to even bad credit borrowers. For this reason, they are very popular among people who would otherwise not qualify for a card but need one for various reasons. It is important to have some form of credit card to make plane ticket reservations, for example, or make purchases online. If you do not have access to credit, you can use these prepaid cards instead, opening up doors that would otherwise be inaccessible. The lender does not take on any risk in the transaction and will overlook the fact you would be considered high risk for a traditional credit card.
When you are applying for an actual credit card, you will have to supply credit and income information to prove you are worthy of the loan. With a prepaid card, you do not have to submit any of this information. That being said, the organization would be held legally liable if it did business with a known criminal or helped you commit a crime like tax avoidance. To prevent this, the organization will require your personal information to keep a record of the transaction. The organization may complete a background check for added assurance.
Easy applications and guaranteed approval make these cards extremely attractive to bad credit borrowers. Unfortunately, they are not actually credit cards, meaning they will not help rebuild your credit when used responsibly. Further, you may still find there are establishments where your card will not be accepted since it is not an actual credit card. Finally, there may be fees assessed to use the card for certain types of transactions, meaning you will lose money by transferring cash to the prepaid card instead of simply writing a check or paying in paper money.

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I noticed that some authors will repost an old instructable in order to enter a current contest. Is this frowned upon? Are there any rules around this practice?
But if the original instructable has changes, modifications, or improvements to make it a "different" version, then it is acceptable. The grey/gray area or line that you cross to determine it is different in each case and may be subject to interpretation.
Don't get too hung up on what others do. You do the best on your own accord and know that you stretch the bounds of creativity in your own ibles.
The term usually used is "significant improvement". That would include an updated/improved design, but not updated links to suppliers.
It would include new, much better photos of the build, but not alterations to existing images.

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Blu Dot is a brand that sells modern furniture such as sofa, tables, chairs, rugs, beds, lighting, etc. The design of this brand is unique that will give such comfortable atmosphere to your home. Although there are many items of furniture from Blu Dot, this article will inform about Blu Dot Sofa bed only.
Blu Dot as a brand of furniture offers many kinds of sofa beds which maybe one of them will be suit with your taste. The first sofa bed from this brand is called Diplomat which consists of four types of design and colors. They are Diplomat Sleeper Sofa-stone, Diplomat Sleeper Sofa-coal, Diplomat Contemporary Sleeper Sofa, and Diplomat sleeper sofa. This sofa is comfortable for sleeping because the two back cushions can be flipped. The next option of Blu Dot sofa bed is named Flat Out. Flat Out is easy to be turned into a bed, and the material of the sofa makes it comfortable for sitting and sleeping. It covers with wool blend which is available in two colors, grey or rust. The other sofa beds from Blu Dot are Sofa Bed Futon, and Thompson sofa bed. Sofa bed futon has various choices of attractive colors such as mocha, black, intense jade, rose scenario, orange and sea going. Then, the Thompson series is available in two colors which the first is chocolate and the second is the color of stone.
These kinds of sofa can be called as versatile furniture since it can be used for two functions as a comfortable seat or a bed. The comfort of the Blu Dot Sofa bed doesn’t only come from the quality of the used material but also from the design. The design is simple but elegant and beautiful which makes it appropriate for your home. Besides that, the various choices of color enable the customers to choose their favorite color.
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Tony O'Connor's first album "Journey" was released in 1987, under the banner of "Creative Relaxation Music". Tony had been working with psychologists and masseurs, creating music that was specifically produced to enduce a relaxed and calm response from the listener. Feedback from therapists provided Tony with invaluable information about sound, melody and how music could have a positive affect on the listener. The end result was very effective and Journey quickly became popular and sought after by a diverse range of professional therapists and natural health care specialists throughout Australia.By 1990 Tony had created and released two more albums. To his surprise these albums were also discovered by a very dedicated, mainstream audience across the country. Beyond the effect of enchancing relaxation, listeners had connected with the very special melodies and instrumentation that would soon become Tony's signature sound.
Demand for his albums grew rapidly, albeit unnexpectedly and, unable to attract interest from major music companies, Tony and his wife Jacqui set up their own music label Studio Horizon. Soon they were distributing to new age shops, booksstores, art galleries and other retail outlets - as well as to relaxation centres, schools, hospitals and health care retreats.
By 1991 Tony had composed and produced Mariner, the album that would see him become nearly a house-hold name in his home country and the album that would begin attracting an international audience for the maestro. After a special feature on "Healthy, Wealthy and Wise", an Australian television program, Mariner achieved Gold Album status within a few weeks - one of the first independent albums to achieve such sales in such a short time. To date Mariner has sold over 1.5 million copies.
From 1992 - 1997 Tony worked with Australian nature photographer Steve Parish. The two artists collaborated, combining an innovative mix of music and photographic images (detailed CD booklets, coffee table books etc), set to particular nature themes : Uluru, Kakadu, Rainforest Magic, Wilderness and Windjana - Spirit of the Kimberley. These albums were ennormously popular and continue to sell in numbers unprecedented by any Australian independent artist - each title reaching Double Platinum sales within a few months of release. Tony's CDs were sold by over 3000 retailers across the country.
The maestro continues to release a new title each year, and also scores for television documentaries. His sell-out national concert tour in 1998 proved him to be a consumate performer. The climax of that tour was set at the Sydney Opera House and was videotaped by the ABC. Still an independant artist, and probably one of Australia's most popular and cherished composers of instrumental music, Tony continues to develop his musical work in stress management and well being.


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How Outlier Stories Stain Healthcare – Olavi Group.
Price opacity is one of the grievances people have with healthcare in the US. Hip replacement price variation is an oft-cited procedure, yet another example where hoarding information and obfuscation is the norm. In one city, prices can vary by a factor of 3x or more. Price transparency is a laudable goal and progress is being made, but its impact is modest. And how common are hip replacements? For the commercially insured under age 65, there are 1-2 per 1,000 lives per year. That amounts to $2.50 per employee per month, or 10x less than typical emergency room costs.
The outlier costs are what insurance is for, to protect against risk, but when people site huge variations of low frequency but high-cost procedures, it tends to be for shock effect. The good old average needs to be considered with all the precaution that comes from reading How to Lie with Statistics, a book worth revisiting every couple of years. There are many other problems: our poor collective health, regulation, inflation, technology (since, in healthcare, it tends to be inflationary), brokers and consultants who pitch the shiny new products that make them money, and healthcare and financial illiteracy to name several.
Companies and policy makers are better to focus on plan designs (the front door of change), networks, contracting, consumerism (e.g., shared savings and more cost sharing), education and making things simpler and in line with what patients want, no expensive surveys necessary. Everyone reading this has used the healthcare system. Most don’t want the all-you-can-eat-buffet. You pay and forget but you still pay.


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When it comes to looking hot, nothing completes your summer look better than a pair of gorgeous sunglasses. Framing your face perfectly, sunglasses are the ideal accessory to take your summer style from cute to va-va-voom. Complementing any ensemble, sunglasses are the coolest way to protect your precious peepers from the sun's harsh rays.
Indeed, a great pair of sunglasses can completely transform your appearance, making you look as mysterious and gorgeous as you can possibly imagine. The right sunglasses will convey whatever kind of emotion or style you want them to exude. When you're sporting your sensational shades and the sun is shining, it's easy to feel beautiful.
From the timeless classics to the latest colourful ultra-fashionable models, discover our selection of Ray-Ban sunglasses. To be worn without moderation on the beach and in town!
Although they were originally created for the U.S. Army in 1937, Ray Ban sunglasses have grown in popularity over the decades to become a wardrobe staple for people across the globe. From practicality to style, Ray Ban sunglasses are versatile enough to fit any person's needs. For beach enthusiasts, these sunglasses are a must for optimal sun protection and stellar style. Wayfarers and aviator are the top beach styles, and they look great on both men and women. Pick one pair or pick 10 with the assurance that iconic Ray Ban sunglasses will never go out of style.


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I experienced this blessing during my 4 days of intensive meditation at the Taeeulgung palace in January with Jeung San Do’s staffs from all over the country. After offering the opening chiseong, I felt the qi of fire entering my dantian chakra as I was meditating through the Unjangju Mantra. As warm qi spread all throughout my body, it became as hot as a smelting furnace. I kept on meditating with that energy. Recently, I’ve had a pain in my back, neck and my shoulder caused by muscle contractions due to the cold weather. But, on the second day of dynamic meditation, the muscle contractions disappeared as if they had never even occurred, leaving no pain in my body.
On the third day of dynamic meditation, while chanting the Taeeulju Mantra with our group, my spiritual eye opened and I saw Sangjenim standing in the Jade palace in Heaven. Though I could not see Sangjenim’s face properly, I saw spirits of great stature on both sides of Sangjenim, greeting people. In front of me, there were thousands of practitioners walking in a long line to show their respect to Sangjenim. I was following them as well. Meanwhile, I saw spirits there searching for their descendants. Some were joyfully waving at their descendants while others just stood there without showing any emotion. I also searched for my ancestors, and ended up finding my mother and father. My mother was wearing a pink jacket. I knew she was watching me, but before I could make eye contact with her, the meditation ended.
Sangjenim once said, “Overcome the demon of sleep by meditating for twenty-one days without sleeping.” However, I could not help myself from dozing off for a while. After the session, my mind became crystal clear and I felt light as a feather. I am sure that if I devote myself to 21 days of intensive meditation instead of just 5 days, I can receive more energy.


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EcoQuest screen shot guessing game!
Voice Acting in Eco Quest 2?
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Philocrites: Next week: Counterculture and you!
Next week: Counterculture and you!
A reminder that we'll start discussing Mark Oppenheimer's Knocking on Heaven's Door: American Religion in the Age of Counterculture next week — as announced and briefly reviewed by your truly. I think I'll try to restrain myself and focus on the Introduction next week, so don't worry if your copy is only now arriving. It's a good read, lively and provocative, and not long.
Previous: Globe religion reporter blogs from Rome.
Next: Gary Dorrien will address UU Christian conference.
Let's get this party started! I've posted a book review, complete with some thoughts on congregationalism and conservativism, over on my shiny new blog. Enjoy!


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Among the ICAA’s most impactful and enduring education models is its Intensive Program in Classical Architecture – an eight-day course of study that introduces participants to the ICAA’s core curriculum through coursework in the classical orders, composition, proportion, drafting, observational drawing, and the literature of classical architecture. Participants learn how to draw, render, and compose with the classical language to form an understanding of the basic theoretical tenets on which the classical tradition is founded. Instruction is provided by professionals and educators active in the field of classical design. Classroom hours are balanced between studio work, lectures, and guided tours and visits. The Intensive program also satisfies the core course requirements for the ICAA’s Certificate in Classical Architecture.
You can read more about last year's Intensive program here.
Participants learn how to draw, identify, render, and compose with the classical elements to form an understanding of the basic tenets on which the classical tradition is founded.
Topics include: The classical elements and composition, proportion, architectural representation through drawing and rendering, the study of precedent, and the literature of classical architecture.
The week culminates in a studio project in which students use the classical canon in the design of a small building. Students are guided through a design process rooted in the Beaux-Arts system in which an initial parti is developed during an esquisse and a charrette into a finished design proposal. The program concludes with a review by an esteemed panel of architects.
In addition to the reduced student rate above, The ICAA offers a limited amount of scholarships for students and emerging professional for the Intensive in Classical Architecture. Each scholarship is merit based and is assessed on a case-by case-basis. In addition to these, the ICAA also offers The Mark Ferguson Award, The Hampton University Scholarship, and The William H. Harrison Scholarship.
Please email [email protected] or call 212-730-9646 x112 with questions.
You may refer to the ICAA's cancellation policy here.
How many participants do you accept?
We accept a maximum of 20 students.
Am I required to purchase my own materials?
Yes, a materials list will be provided a month in advance of the program.
Will there be any time to explore New York City when class is in session?
There will be very little time to explore New York City while the Intensive is in session. If you would like to explore New York City, it might be advisable to arrive a day or two prior to the start of the program or stay on after the program ends.
Would I be able to sign up to attend only part of the program at a reduced rate?
No. Programs are designed to introduce a broad range of skills and experiences which is only possible through full participation.


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Skanska USA was awarded the design-build contract of the New Meadowlands Stadium, a technologically advanced open-air sports and entertainment venue. The structure has spectator seating for 82,000, including 217 luxury suite boxes. The new stadium is the home field for the New York Giants and the New York Jets—the first facility built specifically to accommodate two National Football League teams.
ACS Underground Solutions had prior knowledge of this site. We had successfully located and marked out utilities in and around the older stadium on the same site in 2004-2005. Our experience and expertise kept ACS on the top of the contract list for the new stadium. Skanksa USA awarded ACS Underground Solutions the contract—to survey and locate the fiber optic communication, sewer, water, gas, and electrical lines for the new construction.
The project required driving more than 5,000 piles into the ground for the new construction. That presented ACS with a huge workload for several technicians working full time for months. The old stadium’s existing utilities were still operating and had to be protected at all costs.
We faced many challenges with the factory preset frequencies used in underground utility locating instruments. Our utility locating technicians had to come up with several different frequencies to complete the project. We selected very low frequencies to avoid “bleeding off” onto opposing utilities. Because the new stadium was loaded with utilities and many different frequencies, finding any one utility was a challenge. The system recommended by Ian Beaver, president of ACS Underground Solutions, worked perfectly.
Once the utility location system was in place, piles were approved and driven. ACS cleared approximately 6-8 piles a day. We also used GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) on the site to verify any lines at depths of 15 feet. We began by using 500 khz in wet clay but that was such an incredible challenge we switched to 250 khz to improve the site conditions and clearance.


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LUXURIANT HAIR VITALIZER luxuriant hair vitalizer is an exotic mix of essential oils like Rosemary, lavender Tulsi, ginger root and and various other rare dry oils infused in purifier water and witch hazel, this clinically-proven, botanical breakthrough stops hair loss and helps in promoting hair growth. It also significantly improves volume, texture and overall health of the hair. What’s more, luxuriant hair vitalizer is an oasis of organic, with no side-effects and is also non-oily!
How to use: Shake Well, Apply approximately 2-4ml with the dropper on a clean scalp. Leave it on for a few hours or overnight. It might cause slight tingling sensation. Recommended everyday use, As its a non-oily product it does not require head wash after every use, Combine it with Indulgeo gainAgain range to boost results.
by Indulgeo Essentials have created the perfect blends to treat pattern baldness and Alopecia.
So how do essential oils combat hair loss?
nutritional support for the scalp and follicles.
use this treatment for minimum of six months to see the desired results.
We are all so used to change in our life ..ever thought of Transformation ?? Its happened with me . INDULGEO has transformed my life ..Working @corporates with hardly any time to myself and daily stress does have an IMPACT . I could hardly get time to take care of my skin and hair . Last year this hit me hard when i realized that my hair line has reduced ..OMG it is DEPRESSING !!! I started some research on hair products and used some fancy ones but realized its just the name without any impact ..Early this year when i interacted with the founder of Indulego Essentials and discussed my pain ,I learnt about Indugeo products ..What excited me was that it is Chemical free and made in the most natural way with pure organic oils… I jumped at the HAIR VITALIZER ..It needs just 5 mins of my time everyday ..I used this consistently everyday ..and believe you me (touchwood) my hair fall has vanished. I have new hair growth ..I couldn’t me more happy ….
WHAT WOULD I HAVE DONE IF I DINT HAVE INDULGEO TO INDULGE IN.. .Love THE PRODUCT RANGES and Thanks for doing a fantastic job to help people like me and making this transformation in my life…By the way with this I love my Rose Gold and Splendid night oil ..cant do with out it :)…..
Another magic potion by Indulgeo is the hair vitaliser. Non greasy and easy to use. The benefits are infinite. I have been using it for a month now and my hair are soft, manageable, frizz free and voluminous. Hair fall has become a thing of past. Highly recommended for people who wish to have voluminous lustrous hair. A 5 star rating for sure.
While ordering I was sure it would work but did now it would start working from first application only .
After a bout of illness, am losing hair in clumps, came across this on popular blog. The cost was a deterrent, but decided to give it a try and it has not disappointed me, in few days hair fall has significantly reduced. Hoping good effect continues and my hair are restored to its former glory.
Been suffering from severe hairfall since long time, tried almost all the organic products from all the popular brands but nothing helped my concern. After using indulgeo’s hair vitalizer for around 7-10 days now could notice my hairfall had reduced to 50%. Looking forward for its more efficient results on me.
A little background before I get into how the product turned out for me: I’ve been experiencing hair thinning for the past 4 years. All the treatments and medications given by doctors only worked to an extent and hairfall started as soon as I stopped taking the medications. Flash forward to a few days ago I received the hair vitalizer and have been using it everyday for the past 10 days approximately. It is a magical potion. My hair are bouncier and a bit less frizzy. Moreover, the hairfall is down by 60% which is nothing less than a miracle. Truly a lifesaver. I’m really looking forward to having healthy, long and thick hair.
I have curly , dry frizzy hair … and to add onto it … I recently had experienced hairfall .. to a scary extent… I was already a fan of Indulgeo rose gold oil .. Hence after reading few reviews and talking to indulgeo on instagram… I ordered the hair vitalizer… I have started using this product almost 2 weeks back and it is magic in a bottle …. my hairfall has reduced to almost 70 % than what it was and not only that my hair have become softer… this is with daily use…. I now swear by their products the trust that Indulgeo has created is superb !….And I hope to continue the use of their products.
It comes with goodness of nature and natural materials so its the best product for your hair.u will love it and the main thing.it purely indian.so it will fit your budget.Its better than any other product it the market because it is made by the best company.
i am feeling better than before. hair fall has stopped. its fragrance is good, this oil nourishes my scalp.
this oil has a pleasing fragrance and half of the stress goes away when you smell the oil. hair becomes soft after regular use of this oil and less hairfall is observed after using the oil regularly twice in a week for a month or two.

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VERY NICE! I'm proud to introduce Borat, the #1 skier in Kazakhstan with great success representing the new Mankini from our Spring Outerwear collection VERY MUCH! On those sunny, slushy, warm spring days, swap your heavy jacket and pants for something a "little" lighter, built for maximum aerodynamics, flexibility and protection... only where you need it!
One size fits most... Lycra spandex stretch!

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PCGamesNEven finding Dota Auto Chess can be a challenge, so here's everything you need to know to get started.
Bright 2D chess in pixel art style with 8bit music from LaserLocation. Choose from the following game modes: Player vs. player, player vs. AI and AI vs. AI. There is a set of different chess sets and the ability to create your own, as well as standing, full-screen and windowed modes of play. Bright 2D chess in pixel art style with 8bit music from LaserLocation. Choose from the following game modes: Player vs. player, player vs. AI and AI vs. AI. There is a set of different chess sets and the ability to create your own, as well as standing, full-screen and windowed modes of play. Bright 2D chess in pixel art style with 8bit music from LaserLocation. Choose from the following game modes: Player vs. player, player vs. AI and AI vs. AI. There is a set of different chess sets and the ability to create your own, as well as standing, full-screen and windowed modes of play. Bright 2D chess in pixel art style with 8bit music from LaserLocation. Choose from the following game modes: Player vs. player, player vs. AI and AI vs. AI. There is a set of different chess sets and the ability to create your own, as well as standing, full-screen and windowed modes of play. Bright 2D chess in pixel art style with 8bit music from LaserLocation. Choose from the following game modes: Player vs. player, player vs. AI and AI vs. AI. There is a set of different chess sets and the ability to create your own, as well as standing, full-screen and windowed modes of play. Bright 2D chess in pixel art style with 8bit music from LaserLocation. Choose from the following game modes: Player vs. player, player vs. AI and AI vs. AI. There is a set of different chess sets and the ability to create your own, as well as standing, full-screen and windowed modes of play.

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text: Order online for delivery and takeout: S 3. Chicken Rice Soup from China Express - Matthews. Serving the best Chinese in Matthews, NC.


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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (DEC. 5) — A national team of law firms today announced a new class action lawsuit against Wolverine WorldWide, 3M Corporation and Waste Management Inc. for dumping toxic waste and polluting groundwater in Belmont, Rockford and other areas in Kent County. This is the first environmental class action lawsuit filed against these companies, and it seeks immediate blood testing, monitoring, and damages for residents who have been harmed by the pollution.
According to the complaint, which was filed by The Miller Law Firm, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, and Weitz & Luxenberg, footwear manufacturer Wolverine WorldWide dumped waste containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, from 3M’s Scotchgard product at more than 75 sites in Kent County. PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, and developmental and reproductive problems.
Wolverine used Scotchgard to waterproof the leather in its shoes and boots beginning in the 1950s. The lawsuit alleges that Wolverine and 3M were aware of Scotchgard’s dangers to human health for decades, but covered up the truth until unrelated groundwater testing revealed the contamination in the summer and fall of 2017. Waste Management is alleged to have participated by transporting, dumping, and maintaining contaminated materials throughout the region.
Limited testing has revealed high levels of PFAS in the areas where the dumping occurred. The scope of the contamination has expanded greatly in recent months as authorities continue to investigate and residents come forward to identify new dump sites. Some residents have found PFAS in their wells beyond the current guidelines set by government agencies, and many residents have been warned not to drink water from their wells for the foreseeable future.
Erin Brockovich will join the three law firms at a community meeting to explain next steps in the litigation and answer questions from residents. The evening meeting will be held the week of December 11, 2017 at a date and time to be announced shortly. Information will be available on the law firms’ websites where you can also find a copy of the complaint: www.millerlawpc.com, www.weitzlux.com and www.rgrdlaw.com.
Robbins Geller Rudoman & Dowd LLP, with 200 attorneys in 10 offices nationwide, represents consumers across the country in a variety of important and unprecedented class actions. The Firm’s attorneys have taken a leading role in many of the largest federal and state consumer fraud, environmental, human rights and public health cases throughout the United States.
Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation’s leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms with offices in several cities around the country, including Detroit, MI. The firm’s numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice.


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The kit that will be worn by British athletes at the London 2012 Games has been revealed by adidas, the Official Sportswear Provider of Team GB and ParalympicsGB.
Designed by Stella McCartney, Creative Director for the project, the kit combines the best in performance technologies and British style.
It was revealed at the Tower of London where athletes including Jessica Ennis, Phillips Idowu and Ellie Simmonds showcased the range.
The kit is the most comprehensive range ever supplied to a national team, including competition kit, training wear, the presentation suit, footwear and accessories.
adidas will supply over 900 British athletes with a total of approximately 175,000 items of clothing during London 2012.


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A variation of poker solitaire.
A funny pet-related card matching game where you have to match up 2 cards to score points and keep the pet alive. Gain quest items , and special pet-collection cards by solving the levels. Read the ingame instructions for more details about this small and cute family puzzle game.


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CASH FOR USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT!
We buy and sell used medical equipment. Let us know what you have available. sales@2keane.com We also supply quality used/refurbished medical equipment.

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There are no better quality banners than QMAT banners. The QMAT banners are an effective means of advertising your product or service, whether it is at trade shows, promotional events, festivals or sports carnivals. Our tear drop banners, arc banners and aerial banners offer increased visibility and brand awareness.
Designed specifically to handle Australian weather conditions and long outdoor exposure, our all-weather banners are made to last. The QMAT banners are made from the highest quality materials to ensure long life and maximum durability.
Our banners are made from a fibreglass and aluminimum pole, and a high quality polyester flag. The banners are available in five different sizes. QMAT include the price of the base, poles and carry bag within their prices, unlike most other competitors who will charge these as an 'extra'.


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If somethings been broken it's easy for us to repair it.Just fill in the form attached and let us know about it.
We have made a few recommendations to help you enjoy your time whilst in Sligo.
If you have any suggestions you think should be added to our list, please let us know.
We have selected a few recommended websites that will help you research your future career. There is lots of information on how to make job applications, how to write your CV, how to write your covering letter and how to prepare for potential interviews.


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Save some money by creating your own assortment of 3 3-Cup packages with our most popular scents for the holidays. You can mix and match them however you like. You will only receive a discount on 3 if you place your order on this page. Select your potpourri choices in the 3 dropdown lists.
Looking for Refresher Oils to match your selections? Go to http://theherbladyco.com/Save-With-Assortments/Your-Own-Assortment-of-3-1-8-Ounce-Refresher-Oils-p192.html to get your discount on 3 oils.
Each 3-Cupper is packaged in a 5" x 11" cellophane bag. It's tied with color-coordinated 3/8" double-faced satin ribbon. 1 of these packages will fill a 9" diameter x 3" deep bowl.


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Well I decided I have been spending too much time in front of the computer doing electronick things, so I went out today in the sunshine and had a very cheerful day. I bikled down to the reservoir again (where I got the super pictures of swans ekcetera before) and did lots more photergraphy. So there will be pictures later. I saw our friend the pochard again, and even got some long-lens surveillance shots of the shy and retiring great crested grebe.
I took the opportunity to try out the super camera backpack I bought from my friend Mike. It has a regular backpack area, but also a separate watertight compartmint with foam padding and dividers for your camera and lenses and all the little rings, filters, batteries, flashcards, wotsits, doodads, and gewgaws that photographers seem to insist on carrying around. It is specially meant for people who like cycling and also like photography, and like cycling on their cycle to places where they can take photographs. And have a back. It is almost like they know me (or my friend Mike).
Anyway it is a magic backpack as although it looks a regular size on the outside, it is massive inside and has got room for a DSLR, 18-55mm lens, 30mm lens, 70-200mm lens, monopod, macro set, 2 litre bottles of finest wheat beer, a baking potato, a bag of ready-made salad, 2 packets of mini poppadoms, a cheesy roll, warm gloves, emergency Google “I’m feeling lucky” T-shirt, a packet of Penn State pretzels, and David Guterson’s Snow Falling On Cedars. So that is jolly good as by chance that is exactly the things that I needed to carry in it today.
It was a lovely evening down by the water and I spent hours admiring the birds dipping and cavorting, incarnadined by the dying rays of vermilion sun (good writing). There was swans and coots and mallards and the aforementioned pochard and grebe and tufted ducks and moorhens and herring gulls and Canada geese and crows and blackbirds. So it does not get any better than that really.


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Feed readers sometimes take the form of traditional software (to install on your computer), but online services such as Google Reader are becoming increasingly popular. Modern web browsers also offer ways of subscribing to, and reading, RSS feeds from within the browser, as do Microsoft Outlook and an increasing range of apps for mobile devices such as iPhone, Blackberry and iPad.

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A half-day seminar aimed at any UPPMAX or SNIC user who deals with large data volumes — many files, or large files, or both. The seminar focuses both on practical aspects and general best practices, e.g. how to use rsync to move files, where to place data, etc.
The seminar is split into three parts. Each part has a set of slides and a video.
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I am a friendly, cheerful, energetic single person eager to take wonderful care of your home and pets. Master's degree, responsible professional. I've travelled extensively, speak French and English, and am comfortable in new environments.
Now that my kids are grown, I've recently sold my large home in the Northeast U.S. My job with a software company allows me to work from anywhere and have flexible hours. House sitting lets me explore new areas.
I have been a homeowner for nearly 30 years, and know how to care for a home.
I've cared for my own parrots, cockatiels, ducks, chickens, and salt water and fresh water fish, so if you need help in those areas, I can help! I also enjoy gardening.


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Resellers have been advised to target their firepower on the business services sector as spending in that vertical is performing well.
The latest Pearlfinders IT Index, which monitors trends and opinions in the IT world, shows that there has been an increase in activity in law firms and recruitment specialists in the third quarter and the channel should be taking advantage of those investments.
For solicitors the implementation of the Legal Services Act has been a spur to investing in IT and those operating in the recruitment space are looking for help developing job sites for mobile platforms.
In the financial sector the advice from Pearlfinders was to focus on pitching security with worries about data protection at the forefront of the minds of most customers.
One of the trends across all sectors was for a demand from resellers to help build resilience, driven by the bring your own device and mobile workforce challanges.
But things were flat in the manufacturing vertical and with retail suffering because of the ongoing uncertain economic conditions and the resulting drop in consumer confidence resellers were advised by Pearlfinders to be, "selective in choosing their prospects in this industry".

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Culture Map: Sarah Rufca asks a question that anyone who deals with group dining runs into on a regular basis: Is it really that big of a deal for restaurants to split a check? At Caffe Bello one recent night, it apparently was.
29-95: Too much attention can definitely be a bad thing for a restaurant, especially if they're unprepared and understaffed for the kind of crowds that attention can bring in. Mike Cortez has a cautionary tale about the staggering amount of people that a good social media campaign can bring, and how not to handle them.
Blog of an Aspiring Foodie: Chris was one of the lucky few in Houston to get a reservation at the Just August Project -- a pop-up restaurant staffed by young, intensely talented chefs who aren't currently working in a "regular" kitchen -- before it served its last dinner last night. His tasting notes from the meal's nine courses make it seem like we were there.
Feeding Curiosity: Chef Randy Rucker keeps everyone up to date on the progress of the sister restaurant to Bootsie's Heritage Cafe that he's putting together in Tomball: restaurant connate. Those wishing to get a feel for the kind of food connate will be serving can still purchase seats at the joint Lazy Summer Repast dinner between Rucker, the chefs at Chez Roux and Seth Siegel-Gardener, the mastermind behind the Just August Project.
Confessions From a Gluttonous Chinaman: In case you hadn't heard (and how couldn't you?), it's Hatch chile season. Daniel reports back on the Hatch chile crabcakes at Central Market -- they're cheap, but are they good?
From the Gutt: With Houston Restaurant "Week" drawing to a close this Monday, September 6, Tom reflects on his favorite HRW meal so far at Mark's. Among those who've dined out during HRW, it appears that Mark's has been this year's favorite all around.


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At first it was just a mole.
A small bump just above the left collarbone had sprung up on Hector Quevedo’s neck.
After a year of using glycerin in hopes to smooth out the mole, Quevedo finally visited the Community Health and Social Services Center, Inc., known as CHASS, in Detroit for medical help. He was referred to Henry Ford Hospital, or HFH, for a biopsy. The mole was cancerous.
Quevedo’s case reinforces the need for skin screening and early referral to care. That’s why CHASS, Direct Relief, Henry Ford Hospital and Vaseline partnered in a dermatology screening event in Detroit last month to encourage patients to be proactive about skin health. The effort was a United States mission for the Vaseline Healing Project, whose goal is to heal skin of 5 million people affected by poverty or emergency situations by 2020. CHASS, a Direct Relief replenishment program recipient, is working to institute dermatology services to its patients through a partnership with HFH.
Jenny Lauroesch, project lead for Vaseline, said skin conditions vary across the world, but similarities lie within impoverished communities, areas where there is a lack of health insurance and doctors, and communities where transportation to medical help is not readily available.
The Detroit event was part of the outdoor mercado of vendors for health services and fresh foods that CHASS instituted in 2012. Representatives from VHP and Direct Relief gave away pamphlets of information, Vaseline, and lotion for every person who agreed to a free dermatology screening.
Doctors from HFH conducted the screenings inside CHASS. Dr. Albert Antonyan said signs of skin cancer could be an asymmetrical mole or dark spot, a mole with a bumpy border and multiple colors, or is larger than six millimeters in diameter. He gave patients tips on preventative care including simple tasks like wearing sunscreen, lotions with SPF, wearing protective clothing, keeping the skin moisturized and using non-comedogenic products on the skin.
Over 50 patients were seen over the course of the four-hour event, and eight biopsies conducted as a result. Dermatologists reported several significant findings that prompted referrals, again highlighting the importance of skin education and screening.
Quevedo, who has had two separate occurrences of melanoma, attended the event and is an example of the program’s success. He’s been a patient of Dr. Felix Valbuena at CHASS for almost a decade. Quevedo lived across the street from the health center’s old building and has remained in the neighborhood. He previously worked at a local coffee shop that the doctors frequent.
Dermatology services aren’t normally offered to CHASS patients, so the event complemented care offered by the center.
Due to the relationship CHASS has with HFH, Quevedo qualified for a voucher program at the time and his medical expenses to remove the cancerous mole were covered in full. When Valbuena, CEO of CHASS, found another melanoma spot on Quevedo’s head two years later, it was also treated surgically.
Patients at CHASS are predominantly Hispanic. The health center is a anchor in the community, a reliable place for residents to receive health and social services.
Denise Pike, Development Director at CHASS, said the organization is a healthcare partner, not just a provider in the area. Pike said it’s proven in the generational loyalty of their patients. At CHASS, almost every doctor has basic competency in two languages. Pike says if a patient is able to understand the doctor, they are more likely willing to follow the doctor’s directions and take the medications that have been prescribed.