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there are days all you want to do is to jump out of bed and wear your pajamas all day. this is the reason I still have my old grey T-shirt still on. I refused to change out of them to spend a day at the mall, go to the movies, walk around. So, please, forgive my laziness – and crazy I look!
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This firehouse was opened on May 13, 1977 when Engine Company 40 moved diagonally across the street from their old quarters at 260 Sumner Street. On May 16, Engine Company 9 and Ladder Company 2 moved from their previous location at 60 Paris Street, approximately 4 blocks away.
The new station replaced older aging buildings and was one of several buildings built in the same era with very similar designs. (See Engine 41, Engine 48, Engine 39, Engine 14)
Plaques are mounted on the exterior of the firehouse to commemorate firefighters who died in the Line Of Duty.
The firehouse is located at 239 Sumner Street near the corner of Orleans Street in the Maverick Square area of East Boston. This firehouse serves primarily the Maverick Square area, as well as other sections of East Boston.


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About Prateek Godara
On 4th of August Prateek Godara had started the IELTS academic course with IELTS Ninja when he was assigned Mrs. Tanu Khera as his trainer. As he used to be busy working he could only opt for session at 10 pm. He learned a great deal from his trainer who assisted him throughout the course.
In his own words, "Preparing for IELTS in such a short time and busy schedule was a daunting task for me. I did not know where to begin and how to plan to crack my exam. Just websites or books never seemed to be enough to me. But then I came to know about IELTS Ninja and my tutor Mrs Tanu Khera was an added perk to me. She exhibited great teaching skills. She delivered lectures with best quality within limited time of my choice. Her dedication and commitment is commendable and the same has helped me earn my desired band score in IELTS."]]>


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Amazing Daughter has been telling about this show for a couple of years. I did not want to get 'involved' in another show. However, Amazing Daughter is one persistant gal. She said just watch one show. This past weekend I was hooked. Hooked, line and I was so sunk. What was the show you are wondering? I know that you will be shocked. Yes, I am now INVOLVED with Downton Abbey. Oh My Goodness it is amazing. The writing, the acting, the location, and of course the Englishness of it!
I spent the weekend in a Crawley trance. I have watched all seasons. I'm ready for season 4. I want a dress with 20s flair. I want to marry Carson. I want to slap the actor that played Matthew. I truly want a pair of long gloves. Sigh….
So in honor of my 'slow' education into the well deserved Downton Party, a top 10 list of my thoughts on this wonderful show.
10. Matthew- WHY???????? I can understand why the British people were so upset they had to see him die on Christmas Day.
9. I'm so glad that I do not have to clean that house. But oh, I love to look at it. I think it is a main character in the show. Great eye-candy!
8. Really, Sybil???? I was so upset about her dying. She was my 2nd favorite Crawley. She had so much life. She made you really think about the time period and what women did or did not do. Sad….
7. The actress that plays Mary Crawley has her down. You really want to cheer for her but she can be such a little snot. I love it!
6. Talking about delicious evilness, I love when O'Brien or Thomas are in a scene.
5. Man, that is a lot of glasses at their dinners. I would need a flow chart just to know which one to use!
4. I keep picturing Elizabeth McGovern as she was in Ordinary People.
3. Can Mrs. Patmore and Daisy run my kitchen?
2. Maggie Smith (my favorite Crawley). Need I say more?????
1. I need, no WANT Carson to run my house!
Thank you Amazing Daughter for pestering me into finally watching this show. Cannot wait!


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A beautifully iced cake with a photo, accompanied by evergreen matching lovely pink roses. Hamper completes itself with the addition of yummy freshly baked chocolate brownies and the cherry on the cake would be a stunning card with your message on it. Here, we give you the best hamper that contains all your mother's favorites.
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Course: Scientific Writing for biomedical/translational research
This Scientific Writing course is designed for PhD students in bio-medical (cellular, molecular, translational) research fields.
Is this course for you?
- Are you a GSMS PhD student?
- Are you doing research in a biomedical field (e.g. cellular, molecular or translational research)?
- Do you have a COMPLETE study which you would like to write a research paper on? OR:
- Do you have a COMPLETE research manuscript (written by you as first author), which you would like to improve before submitting?
- Are you fluent in English language (grammar, vocabulary)?
- Can you make time to follow ALL course days and prepare ALL homework assignments?
- If the answer to all of these questions is yes, this course is for you.
What will you learn and do during this course?
- You will obtain a clear understanding of the process leading to writing a biomedical research manuscript. In overview, the main steps of this process are: 1) Thinking about and planning your research; 2) performing experiments; 3) writing the manuscript; 4) submitting the manuscript; 5) dealing with rebuttals;
- You will (re)write your research manuscript critically, at the level of word, sentence, paragraph, section and whole manuscript;
- You will learn and apply style and argumentation skills;
- You will learn about the role of your own personality in the writing process. You will become aware of your positive and negative convictions concerning writing; you will learn to address these convictions in order to improve your scientific self-confidence, satisfaction and success;
- At the end of the course you will have written a complete research paper based on your study.
What is the duration of the course?
- The course consists of five full days (8 hours/day). To obtain a course certificate and study points, participation in all course days and preparation of all indicated homework is mandatory.
Which tools will be used during the course?
- Lectures. These will convey the theoretical knowledge needed to write a scientific paper.
- Demonstrations. Examples drawn from your own manuscripts will be discussed and improved during the classes.
- Interactive work and exercises. You will work individually or in small groups on your manuscript, putting into practice what you have learned in theory.
- Homework. After each course day you will receive a homework assignment, which you will prepare before the following course day. You will collaborate with a study buddy in order to give and receive feedback on your homework.
- Handouts will be provided.
- It is strongly recommended to bring a laptop or tablet to the course.
When is this course NOT for you?
- You have little experience in scientific writing; your command of English language and grammar needs improvement: please follow the course Publishing in English.
- Your research is purely clinical or epidemiological: please follow the course Science Writing for Epidemiological Research (Share).
- Your research is in the engineering field: please follow the course Science Writing for Biomedical Engineering (Kolff).
Course days:
- Day 1: March 2
- Day 2: March 16
- Day 3: April 6
- Day 4: April 22
- Day 5: May 11
Enrollment procedure
After preliminary enrolment online, you will receive an invitation for a brief intake interview with the course coordinator. Final enrolment will take place after the intake interview.
March 2–May 11, 2020
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Poverty is Not a Destination
By Deirdre, President, NA Pharmaceuticals
We're in the middle of our United Way campaign at GSK.
Our theme this year is "Poverty is not a destination." Just because someone's path appears to lead toward poverty, that isn't paved in stone. Whether someone's dropped out of school, has a hard time making ends meet, or is sick and without adequate access to healthcare, they can change course with the right support.
Our employees' pledges will allow the United Way to fund nonprofit agencies in communities across the country that provide the necessary support--whether the need is related to healthcare, education, or financial stability.
In the US:
- 1 in 12 babies are born at a low birth rate, an 8.2% increase over the last 10 years.
- 15% of 18-24 yr-olds aren't working or in school.
- 90+ million Americans are struggling to make ends meet with salaries < $40K per year.
The good news is that together, with the United Way, we are working to change these statistics.
Since GSK matches employee pledges--dollar for dollar--the funding for local communities throughout the US doubles, enabling individuals and families to have a better chance at achieving their potential through improved education, income stability, and healthier lives. In just the first three days of the campaign, GSK employees and retirees raised $958,000--and we still have a few more weeks! With the GSK match, that's nearly $2M!
Our campaign runs through Wednesday, November 21. We'll be sure to let you know how we're progressing--but I am already so proud of our participation.
GlaxoSmithKline – one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. For further information go to us.gsk.com, follow us on twitter.com/GSKUS or visit our blog (www.morethanmedicine.us.gsk.com/blog/).


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Henin to return this weekend, Murray to continue with Corretja, Gilbert to Help Nishikori
*Justine Henin is to return to action this weekend at the Hopman Cup in Australia having been kept out since Wimbledon with an elbow injury. The former world No. 1 hopes to be able to compete in the Australian Open but fears it may take her up to six months to regain full … [Read more...]
Nadals Laughs off "Grand Slam" Talk, Hopman Cup Taking Shape and Commonwealth Success for Australia
*World No. 1 Rafa Nadal has laughed off talk of him winning all four majors in 2011 as "impossible." Nadal has the last three majors in his pocket and will complete an 'out of calendar' Slam if he lifts the Australian Open in January. Only Don Budge and Rod Laver (twice) have … [Read more...]
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*Returning Belgian ace Justine Henin has announced that the elbow injury she sustained at Wimbledon in July has curtailed her 2010 season. She will begin light training in October in preparation for taking part in the 2011 Hopman Cup which begins January 1. "Unfortunately the … [Read more...]
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Cynthia Morgan stunned everyone when she hit the red carpet in a very corporate outfit.
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This is a stunning Ocellated Turkey taxidermy bird mount. It features a beautiful array of colors with every glance, impeccable feather quality, and a gorgeous custom faux rock base. This magnificent turkey also features large spurs which help it earn an SCI Gold Medal with a score of 31 14/16". All of this combined has helped this item earn our Premier™ overall quality rating. All applicable sizes and dimensions are included to make sure this item will fit within your intended space.
- There is already a hanger attached to the back of this item.
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- This Ocellated Turkey exceeds the Safari Club International Gold Medal trophy book score requirement.
About the Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The Ocellated Turkey is native to the Yukitan Peninsula.The body feathers are generally black to dark brown in coloration with a coppery iridescence that becomes more pronounced in adult males. The Tom (Male) Turkey has a large, featherless red colored head, throat, and wattle. The males have set of large tail feathers that can be 'fanned' upward when strutting, as well as spurs that can reach upwards of 2". Wild Turkeys can grow up to 45 inches in length and often weigh between 10-20 lbs.
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During the first few months of 2019, we reformed and reconstituted our Board of Advisors to reinvigorate it and ensure that it can operate as an effective, representative forum for senior member representatives to guide the association's priorities and activities.
The reformed Board of Advisors is co-chaired by James Tarry (Aviva Investors) and Klaus Betz-Vais (Lloyds Bank). Its other members are as follows:
- Alex Hamilton (Argent Related)
- Nassar Hussain (Brookland)
- Clarence Dixon (CBRE)
- Jon Farkas and Sebastien Morizot (Colony Capital)
- Chris Bennett and James White (Deka Bank)
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- Heather Jones (Starz)
- Anu Srivastav (ING) as chair of the YPREF Core Committee
- Romain Simon (BNP Paribas) and Pierpaolo Iasci (Société Générale)
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What city in Wyoming is among the 10 snowiest? Is it true that all snowflakes are truly unique? Who took the first photograph of a snowflake? Come to the library to find out the answer (we have the books!)
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Did you know that snow is a mineral, just like diamonds and salt? At the center of almost every snow crystal is a tiny mote of dust, which can be anything from volcanic ash to a partical from outer space. According to Guinness World Records, the largest snowflake ever recorded was a 15-incher that besieged Fort Keogh, Montana, in 1887.
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Thundersnow--a blizzard with visible lightning--is rare. But some scientisits hypothesize that all lightning is born of snow that's just out of sight: ice crystals in clouds collide and generate electricity.
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The whitest place in the United States is Valdez, Alaska--near the site of the infamous oil spill--which receives 326 inches of snow a year, on average. But it doesn't snow very much at the poles. Most blizzards there are made up of old snow that is blowing around. In Antarctica, the hard, flat snow reflects sound waves with incredible efficiency. Some researchers say they have heard human voices a mile away.
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Too much snow can drive a person crazy. Pibloktoq, a little-understood hysteria seen in people living in the Arctic, can cause a wide range of symtoms, including echolalia (senseless repetition of overheard words) and running around naked in the snow.
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I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again."--Lewis Carroll (goodreads.com)
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text: Across the country, unions have come under attack. Whether it is elected officials who want to weaken our power, businesses that are looking to cut costs and increase profits, or just a changing industry, we must stay strong and adapt. Here in New York we face many challenges. Although our elected officials are often pro-union, NY's 100% renewable energy goal by 2040 will have an effect on our jobs. However, we can adapt and change. We are currently working to ensure that large scale renewable energy projects are done by IBEW 97 members and we are working to ensure that EV charging stations are installed by departments like Street Lighting. For decades, we have proven that IBEW members are the best in the business and we will continue to work to make sure that a new era of energy production is done by skilled, IBEW members.


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Since 1972, the Firm has handled many important international arbitrations for both major international companies and lesser known companies and individuals. These arbitrations have taken place in both United States arbitral tribunals, such as the American Arbitration Association or the National Association of Securities Dealers, and in the arbitral forums of other countries, such as, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute and the World Industrial Property Organization. Some of the Firm's arbitrations have involved the breach of commercial contracts in Holland, Argentina, Japan, Canada, Scotland, England, and, of course, the United States.
International arbitration involves special risks and concerns. Generally, arbitral awards are more easily enforced than foreign court judgments, but not always. Also, while international arbitration is often thought to be faster, less costly, and more efficient than court litigation, this is not always the case. Also, since almost all international arbitration is pursuant to private agreement, careful attention must be given from the outset to the arbitration provisions in the agreement between the parties, including the place of the arbitration, the number of arbitrators and how they are chosen, the law to be applied, the language of the arbitration, the choice of an arbitral forum and the specific rules of that forum, to mention but a few of the more important considerations. Sometimes, the decision to arbitrate arises after the onset of a dispute. Once again, these matters have to be carefully considered when drafting the reference of arbitration.
In considering what language the arbitration agreement or the reference requires, counsel and client must consider that, if all the documents are in a different language and the principal witnesses do not speak the language the arbitration agreement requires, the claimant is surely headed for extra cost and expense as well as additional uncertainty.
Another important consideration in international arbitration is the availability of discovery, or, in most cases, the lack of it. There are times when discovery is absolutely necessary to buttress a case. There are other times when discovery can work against a client. The judicious choice of a forum can maximize opportunities or minimize risk. Generally, discovery is not as available in arbitration as in many courts. However, arbitrators can be persuaded to allow discovery in a proper case, unless the arbitration agreement specifically prohibits it.
Drafting an international arbitration agreement always implies a choice of law. Sometimes the parties specify the law to be applied in any dispute, but not always. When the opportunity arises, the choice of an available jurisdiction whose law is more favorable on a particularly point can be very useful.
The proper balancing of all these issues involves a sound understanding of the international arbitration process, experience, and judgment. The Firm believes it has acquired all these requirements over the years of its experience.
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Self-report and linguistic indicators of emotional expression in narratives as predictors of adjustment to cancer.
J Behav Med. 2006 Aug;29(4):335-45. Epub 2006 Jul 15.
Owen JE1, Giese-Davis J, Cordova M, Kronenwetter C, Golant M, Spiegel D.
Emotional expression and cognitive efforts to adapt to cancer have been linked to better psychological adjustment. However, little is known about the relationship between linguistic indicators of emotional and cognitive coping efforts and corresponding self-report measures of related constructs. In this study, we sought to evaluate the interrelationships between self-reports of emotional suppression and linguistic indicators of emotional and cognitive coping efforts in those living with cancer. Seventy-one individuals attending a community cancer support group completed measures of emotional suppression and mood disturbance and provided a written narrative describing their cancer experience. Self-reports of emotional suppression were associated with more rather than less distress. Although linguistic indicators of both emotional expression and cognitive processing were generally uncorrelated with self-report measures of emotional suppression and mood disturbance, a significant interaction was observed between emotional suppression and use of cognitive words on mood disturbance. Among those using higher levels of emotional suppression, increasing use of cognitive words was associated with greater levels of mood disturbance. These findings have implications for a) the therapeutic use of emotion in psychosocial interventions and b) the use of computer-assisted technologies to conduct content analysis.


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The human brain relies on habit, not willpower to create lasting change. Therefore, the success of any initiative (ahem…like implementing a mobile time entry solution) requires a behavioral change. When it comes to a successful mobile time entry implementation, the task at hand is to focus on the habit, not the technology. The technology is simply a tool which supports the habit.
Activation energy is the amount of effort needed to get started with a particular task. The more activation energy required, the harder it is to get started.
Remove the barriers to beginning by enabling attorneys to begin using the solution in 20 seconds or less: the threshold for attorney timekeeping success.
During our meeting, we will discuss goals and expectations, and the strategy for rolling iTimekeep out to your professionals.
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iTimekeep is so simple to use that most attorneys do not require training. Attorneys simply receive a beautiful-looking email with the three simple steps on how to get started. However, our launch plan can be tailored to your firm's needs: onsite rollout, intranet page, attorney training and more.
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Style: Mixed Fermentation American Farmhouse Ale brewed with Lime, Hibiscus, and Blood Orange
Brewed On: 05/28/2015
From: Greensborough, VT
Brewery's Note: "A tart, refreshing farmstead™ ale brewed with our dear friend Luc Bim Lafontaine, formerly of Dieu du Ciel! Lime, hibiscus and blood orange in a mixed fermentation."
The beer pours a pale, peach-orange, with pine board nuances. It's clean, yet entirely cloudy, and opaque in color. The beer forms a gorgeous, rocky head of foam spritz, off-white in color, but close to egg-shell white. It leaves a gorgeous cling of lacing, fluffy and full, encircling all the glass and leave a fat sheet drizzling. Beautiful coloring and gorgeous beer. On the nose, the HF funk is clear in its bright citrus nuanced with sour dough. Lemon water and chalky lactic acid give way to rich Mineola orange with a final nostril flourish of berry-like hibiscus that still manages a touch of floral nuance. Pool water, mineral water, and very light licks of hay and raw grains. On the tongue, the beer is softly tart with a richer citrus fruit puckering flourish in the finish. Orange sweetness melds with soft berry sweetness, and just a touch grainy crust. Bitters mingle quickly dancing from rich citric pith with herbal lingering to a bitter chalk. The earthy minerality rounds in on the close in rich, granite, stone dust, and just a touch of dirt. The very finish carries a rich, berry jam and orange marmalade flavor that is absolutely stunning in its delciousness, yet the aftertaste is dry with lactic chalkiness and just a touch of orange pith and dry grain. In the mouth, the beer is on the lightest side of medium, with a smooth effervescence and a fuller carbonation that brings a slight tingle, and a gorgeous softness that makes the beer endlessly drinkable, yet sharp and crisp with a tart snap. When the beer leaves, the mouth is left with a gentle pucker and a dry chalkiness over the tongue, despite a torrent of spittle welling over it. The extremes of the mouth, however, are relatively dry by comparison. The tongue feels slightly raw with a tingle to it and a scrape of sand-paperiness. Overall, this is a damn beautiful ale, and one of my favorites from the Hills. It is endlessly drinkable, yet full of minerally earthiness and rich citric sweetness and acidity. This beer is the epitome of balance and sophistication in a rustic farmhouse suit. Its wonderful acidity and citric sweetness tango with the farmstead yeast in such excellent synchronicity that it is a hard to imagine a beer better balancing such wonderful flavors. Sean Hill is an extremely talented brewer, one of the best there has ever been, I'll even say. It is hard to find a bad beer in his arsenal, which makes truly exceptional beers from him that much more superb. This is one of those creations that really stands out. It is exceptional, it is superb, and it's a personal favorite.


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O Homem que Matou Deus (Brazil, France, 20min)
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Noe Vitoux, Xidut Arowa
Wem Tom , a young Indian, from an amazonian tribe, realizes that there is no game left in the forest and decides to go white man hunting...
Obit (USA, 11min)
Directed by: Brian Tolle
Written by: Geetha Reddy
Anna Fenerty, Carl Holvick-Thomas, George Maguire, Sandra Fish, Tom Swift
As his daughter writes an obituary, a man struggling with dementia is overwhelmed by memories and escapes from his world into ours.
Ogiwara Ikuzo, (63 years old) (Japan, 82)
Directed by: Morihiko Hasebe
Written by: Morihiko Hasebe
Clayton Jacobson, Kaori Takakuwa, Ko Inoue, Morihiko Hasebe, Suginami-ku, Ronald Jacobson, Shanti Snyder, Shiro Go
An old chef OGIWARA IKUZO had difficulties in owning his deserted Sushi shop. His quiet life with daughter was suddenly sucked into the maelstrom, after he got a headhunt call from the Global Sushi-Go-Round network.
Oh, My Bag! (USA, 22min)
Directed by: Seong Bong Lee
Written by: Jiyoon Shin
Jonghoon Han
The story is about a Korean student who comes to New York to experience a new life. but his plans are derailed as he looses his luggage. as soon as he reaches New york.While looking for his luggage he realizes that sometimes it is important to loose something to find better things...
OMG (Canada, 10min)
Directed by: Siobhan Devine
Written by: Roslyn Muir
Gabrielle Rose, Loretta Walsh, Matreya Fedor
OMG is an inter-generational short film about 14-year-old emo-goth Kaylee who thinks she is the top of the food chain when it comes to being misunderstood. After a monster fight with her parents over her texting habit Kaylee runs away to her understanding grandma's house. All is going well until Kaylee's cell phone battery runs out.


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This award is designed for technicians who maintain and repair electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains the skills and knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle's high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance.
On completing this qualification, technicians will have gained knowledge of both low and high voltage technologies and an understanding of their dangers.
The award requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and
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It's the time of year for making resolutions. Most of us probably decide we want to exercise more or start flossing regularly. This year, I'm going to throw out the idea of making a sex resolution.All too often we let our sex lives get habitual. Maybe there are things we want to try but we don't know how to speak up. Or maybe there was something we once experienced and would really like to do again. Or maybe, we just need to give ourselves the permission: to explore, to laugh, to be nervous, etc. This is not always easy but almost always improves things. It can make a stagnant sex life full of new experiences. Or, it can take an already awesome sex life and add in a new flavor.My sex resolution is to use my sex toys more. I know, I know - I work at Babeland. You'd think I would use them all the time, but I don't. Somehow, in the moment, I forget to open that drawer. But this year I'm not going to forget about them - I bought them for a reason, after all.What are your sex resolutions? Please share them in the comments. Some ideas to get you started:
- Focus less on having an orgasm and more on having fun
- Watch porn with someone else (or watch porn for the first time ever)
- Have one long conversation with a partner about your sex lives


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Mr. Curtis Johnson
1SGT (Retired) Curtis Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard in 1947, where he stayed and served for 43 years.
Curtis began his military career in Charlie Company, 1-153rdInfantry, in Prescott. He continued to serve in that unit until it changed to Alpha Company, 1-153rd Infantry years later. He was promoted to 1SGT in 1987 and assigned to Combat Service Company, 1-153rd in Sheridan.
Curtis was mobilized during the Central High School crisis and also during the unrest following Martin Luther King's assassination.
As a civilian soldier, Curtis has worked in Prescott all his life and retired from Potlach Lumber Company in 1992. With his passion to serve, Curtis has served on the Nevada County Quorum Court for 42 years, the Prescott Lions Club for 56 years and as a deacon in his church for over 50 years.
Curtis is the father of Tim Johnson, the Senior Representative of Military and Veterans Affairs for the Attorney Generals office.


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Cruise on board the Murray Princess on what will be a very special 7 night cruise from Renmark to Mannum. Discover the remarkable setting of Australia's outback as you take this unique journey on board the majestic "Princess". The cruise will take in over 420kms of the Murray River, passing through five locks and will follow in the wake of the great 19th Century pioneers.
About The Cruise
These are the places we will visit ..
|Renmark to Mannum Sample Itinerary
|Renmark via Lock 5 to Rumpagunya Creek
|Rumpagunya Creek to Morook via Lock 4 and Loxton
|Morook to Overland Corner via Kingston-on-Murray & Lock 3
|Overland Corner to Old Distillery (366k) via Banrock Station
|Old Distillery (366k) to Morgan via Lock 2 & Caudo Vineyard
|Morgan to Sunnydale via Lock 1
|Sunnydale to River View Lodge via Ngaut Ngaut
|River View Lodge to Mannum
The 7 Night Renmark to Mannum Special Event Cruise includes:
- Depart historic Renmark
- Experience the excitement of navigating through Lock #5 at Renmark , Lock #4 at Bookpurnong, Lock #3 at Overland Corner, Lock #2 at Waikerie, and Lock #1 at Blanchetown
- Visit The Village Historic Loxton and Kaesler's Landing Museum
- Visit Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum with the world's only Humphrey Pump in working order
- Guided tour of Overland Corner
- Enjoy a scenic tender boat ride through Banrock Station wetlands
- Tour the gardens and orchards and visit the cellar door at Caudo Vineyard
- Guided walk of Morgan township and Morgan's three historical museums (gold coin donation on entry)
- Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs
- Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Native Wildlife Shelter
- Enjoy a Riverside Aussie Barbecue
- Optional Nocturnal Tour at Sunnydale in a comfortable purpose built cart (additional cost)
- Optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost)
- Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites
- Riverland food and wine tasting
Our standard cruise inclusions still apply to this cruise.
Itineraries are subject to change. Regardless of the itinerary the cruises will be seven nights duration. Coach transfers will be amended accordingly should the itinerary change.


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Thank you for checking out my review of both the Graffiti and Metal editions of the FreeMax Twister 80W Starter Kit. Late to the party with the Graffiti Edition, got it a few months ago but half a tank in on a business trip and broke the glass on the tank, bye bye dual coil…..sigh. Freemax understood and said they would send the new Metal Edition with the new TX Mesh Coil Series(MESHED TEA FIBER COTTON) which is an upgrade to the older series.
FreeMax Twister 80W Starter Kit Graffiti Edition
- Twist The Base To Adjust The Wattage From 5W to 80W
- 2300mAh Built-in Battery
- Equipped With Fireluke 2 Mesh Coil Sub Ohm Tank
- 90% Porous Flax Cotton and 10% Cotton, Lifespan More Than 2 Weeks
- 6 Colors Graffiti Setup
- Multiple Protective Measures
Twister 80W-Metal Edition
- Patented 90% Tea Fiber Cotton & 10% Organic Cotton Formula
- Diamond Pattern Mesh Coil Structure
- Fireluke 2 With Updated TX1/TX2/TNX2/TX3/TX4 Mesh Coil Options
- 5-80W Twist-Style Variable Wattage Mod
- 2300mAh Built-in Battery
- 7 Solid Colors Metal Setup (SS, Black, Purple, Blue, Green, Rainbow, Golden)
Twister Mod
Both kits use the same mod, the only difference is cosmetics. Powered by the same internal 2300 mah 20600 battery, would have liked a little bit bigger using a 21700 battery, replaceable would have been even better.
Just a simple variable wattage mod with a twist knob on the bottom, hence the name. About as simple as it gets to use, 5 clicks of the power button on/off, twist knob on the bottom to adjust your power from 5 to 80 watts with clicks every 5 watts.
Performance wise, not a lot to complain about, hits quick and the power feels consistent until you get the red LED around the power button to tell you it needs a charge. Comparing the wattage on a full battery to a DNA mod it felt pretty close, not the equal but for a starter kit, I don't think many will be disappointed.
Battery life at 60 watts using the included TX2 0.20ohm dual mesh coil was good but not great, was able to vape 2 tanks which is 9ml of ejuice before needing to recharge. With the TX3 0.15 ohm triple mesh coil at 65 watts vaped a little less, 8 ml of ejuice before needing to recharge.
Recharging using a 2 amp charger took some time, I began recharging when I felt the power drop and saw the LED around the power button go red. Set the timer for 2 hours and when that was up, still charging, added another 30 minutes and after that, still charging. Had to unplug it after that, had to leave and never charge unattended. I have to estimate it took around 3 hours to fully recharge, pretty slow. When I had it with me in the car I would just plug it in right away, passthrough charging means you can vape with the USB plugged in. Got in the habit of doing that as the first time I ran out of charge and had to wait a little till the battery got a charge before I could vape without it being underpowered.
510 is mounted from under and is a good connection with a spring loaded 510 pin that had good throw and nice resistance.
The Graffiti edition has a black background with white lettering for the power numbers, the Metal edition if stainless steel with a laser etched carbon black lettering.
One thing I quickly realized is the Metal edition lettering is incredibly hard to see with bright lights, not the case with the Graffiti edition.
I had to shade it with my hand to see the numbers, if not it was near impossible. I really wish they used the black with white lettering, much easier to see.
My Graffiti edition Twister has a wobble to it when I set it down, have to be careful. Don't have that same problem with the Metal edition.
Overall the Twister mod just works and I don't think anyone will have much to complain about aside from the battery life and numbering on the Metal edition. Would love to see Freemax make a Twister Max edition with a built-in 4000 mah 21700, a version with a replaceable 21700 would be nice too but I am guessing for this market segment a built in would make more sense. Faster charging as well is a must have, took way too long to charge IMO.
Freemax Fireluke 2
The new version of the popular Fireluke Mesh tank that started the mesh coil craze. I didn't know anyone who didn't own and love the original Fireluke Mesh tank, I reviewed it and bought a second, that is how much I enjoyed it. Freemax then blew it and every other mesh tank away with the Fireluke Mesh Pro, the only sub-ohm tank I still buy coils for, love the Triple and Dual coils.
Needing a refresh for the original Fireluke Mesh Freemax concentrated on the coils, the coil makes the tank. They also changed the top cap. opting for a slide top instead of the screw off top from the original.
(Original on the left)
I am not a fan of slide tops, doesn't save much time and look how big the juice port openings on the original is compared to the slide tops. You also have to be careful with slide tops opening in your pocket, who wants a pocket full of juice? That said the slide top on the Fireluke 2 has more resistance than the Mesh Pro, an overall better slide top design.
The Metal Edition comes with the New TX1 and TX2 coils, the Graffiti came with the older versions. Since I broke the glass on the Graffiti with the old X2 mesh I only got to use that coil for half a tank so can't comment much on that. Freemax was kind enough to include the TX3 coils as well so I was able to test all 3 coils using the 3 tanks pictured above.
If you're familiar with the older mesh coils you will see the new TX series coils are chunkier, this means they will displace more liquid so you lose some juice capacity. I measured 4.4 ml with the bubble glass but you can get 5ml with the X series.
Using 3 matching mods I started at the lowest wattage settings that the coils recommend to break the coils in. Using the same juice in all 3 the first thing I noticed was the TX1 didn't match both the TX2 and TX3 for flavor, this did not change as the coils broke in and I increased power. After the 2nd tank I stopped using the TX1, not even close in performance and flavor, the other 2 were clearly superior. Between the TX2 and TX3 I preferred the TX3 the best at a slightly higher wattage but there close. The TX3 also handled it's highest rated wattage as well, 90 watts. I was able to chain vape the TX3 at 90 watts without dry hits, the TX2 would get dry after 2 or 3 hits at 80 watts, had to drop down to 75 watts to avoid dry hits. The TX3 took more power to come alive, under 45 watts the vape was anemic and flavor suffered, the TX2 came alive at 40 watts. I found the sweet spot on the Twister mod to be 60 watts for the TX2 and 65 to 70 watts for the TX3, these ranges gave the best compromise between flavor and battery life.
Took apart all 3 coils to have a look at the mesh structure, thought you might find it useful as well.
I preferred the TX3 when using the Fireluke 2 on a higher wattage mod other than the Twister, has the edge in flavor and performance. The TX2 is a better match for the Twister mod though, very good flavor at a reasonable wattage with better battery life.
For medium wattage vapers, the Fireluke 2 is a better choice than the Fireluke Mesh Pro. For high wattage vapers get the Mesh Pro, phenomenal with the dual, triple and quad coils but they need 75+ watts, 90 watts for me with the Triple coil.
For you Horizon Falcon tank lovers, I was included in that list as well. I recently installed the last of my single mesh coil in a pair of Falcons I have to test 2 recipes I have been working on. I am really shocked at how the performance of single mesh coils has just been smashed by the multi-coil mesh. Horizon does have multi-mesh coil options now but have yet to try them.
With the inclusion of the TX2 and TX3 coils, Freemax has significantly improved over the original. If you have an original Fireluke Mesh don't worry, the new coils will work in it as well so no need to buy the new Fireluke 2.
Final thoughts
When Freemax introduced the Fireluke Mesh Pro my original Fireluke Mesh stopped being used much. The original single mesh coils could not compete with the multi-coil Mesh Pro coils. The new TX 2 and TX3 coils have breathed new life and it looks like they will be adding more coils as well.
The Twister mod is a real decent starter mod, the main con being the battery life and how long it takes to charge. I wish this was available when I started vaping, what I had paled in comparison.
I would definitely recommend this kit to someone starting out, I have seen it online in the $30 range, that is a deal. I would only recommend the TX2 coils with the Twister mod though, the best mix of performance and battery life.
The star of the whole kit is the TX 2 and TX 3 coils, breathes new life in the original Fireluke Mesh tank. The Fireluke 2 is good but I still prefer the top cap on the original, just not a fan of slide top tanks. Get the new TX coils and reinvent your old Fireluke Mesh, might want to add a bubble glass to it as well if juice capacity is a concern. Just don't get it if you think it is a Mesh Pro killer, it is not for me but it would be better for those that like to vape at lower watts.
I myself still have 3 more of the TX3 coils so will continue to use the Fireluke Mesh on my single 21700 mods, good match there as the Mesh Pro requires too much power to be used on a single 21700. If I find the TX coils at a good price I will pick up more too, I don't use sub-ohm tanks often but sometimes don't have time to build.
You can find out more about the Graffiti edition here: https://www.freemaxvape.com/product/twister/
Metal edition here: https://www.freemaxvape.com/product/twister-80w-metal-edition/
FreeMax Twister Kit£40
Build Quality9.5/10
- Twister mod fires quick with good power
- TX2 and TX3 coils a significant improvement in flavor vs the single mesh coils of the past
- Solid construction on both the mod and tank
- Fireluke 2 comes with 2 bubble glass, no straight glass
- Slide top has more resistance than the Fireluke Pro, overall better design
- The new TX series coils bigger than old versions, reduces capacity from 5ml to 4.4ml
- Battery life could be better, not able to vape more than 9ml before needing to recharge at 60 watts
- Charging takes forever, approximately 3 hours to full charge
- The multi-coil TX coils are thirsty, just vaped 4.4 ml while writing this review with the TX3
- Graffiti Twister is much easier to see the power numbers, the Metal edition is near impossible in bright light


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Ordnance Survey International (OSI) is the first national mapping agency to join the 100 Resilient Cities platform of partners (100RC). Pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, 100RC is dedicated to helping cities across the globe become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges of the 21st century. Amongst the cities that are members of 100RC are Bristol, Glasgow, Greater Manchester and London.
OSI joins a prestigious group of "Platform Partners" – a vital component of 100RC's efforts, both providing cities with tools they need to build resilience and influencing the market as other resilience tools are developed. Current Platform Partners represent a wide array of private sector, public sector, NGO, and academic community leaders.
With more than 200 years' experience as Britain's national mapping agency, OSI is offering 100RC network members a critical resilience building tool that assesses how cities collect their geospatial data, and how it's managed, distributed and utilized. Through the Geospatial Maturity Assessment, OSI will also be advising cities on improvements to their processes and technology for better, more effective geospatial data management and deployment in relation to the challenges they face.
Andy Wilson, Director of Business Development at OSI, says: "Growing populations. Increased demands on citizen services. Mounting pressure on healthcare, housing and infrastructure, are just some of the issues people and cities will face this century. To help meet these challenges and more, cities need to plan interventions using an understanding of the micro-geography of their city, and the location of all its assets. It's the understanding of where people live, how they move around their cities and ensuring transport, waste, utilities and other essential services are delivered that is the critical base for decision makers to begin from when tackling problems, identifying risks, and measuring success. From the OSI tool, each city should gain a path to improving its data collection processes and technology for better service delivery, risk assessment, population and infrastructure management and planning."
"In an increasingly complex and challenging world, cities need partnerships with organisations like Ordnance Survey International to withstand the shocks and stresses of the 21st century", said Michael Berkowitz, President of 100 Resilient Cities. "By providing the Geospatial Maturity Assessment to our network of cities, OSI is leading by example, and is helping build an evidence-based global resilience movement."
Within Great Britain, Ordnance Survey is already engaged in smart city/future proofing work with three 100RC member cities, and to help the smooth running of the London 2012 Olympics it collected geospatial data at a level of detail not previously seen in the organisation's history.
OSI currently works with governments and national mapping agencies on four continents, and is involved with 100RC member cities Singapore, Melaka, Manama and Dubai.
Platform Partners are dedicated to providing cities with solutions that integrate big data, analytics, technology, resilience land use planning, infrastructure design, and new financing and insuring products. Other 100RC Platform Partners include Microsoft, Swiss Re, the World Bank, Mastercard, Veolia and Sandia National Laboratories.
To find out more about the Geospatial Maturity Assessment visit: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/international/geospatial-maturity-assessment.html
To find out more about 100RC visit: http://www.100resilientcities.org/


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American Health Care The American Health Care system has prided itself on providing high quality services to the citizens who normally cannot afford them. This system has been in place for years and until now it did a fairly decent job.
The problem today is money; the cost of hospital services and doctor fees are rising faster than ever before. The government has been trying to come up with a new plan these past few years even though there has been strong opposition against a new Health Care system. There are many reasons why it should be changed and there are many reasons why it shouldn't be changed.
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The main thing that both sides heads towards is money.Both sides want to save money just in different ways. The movement for changing the Health Care system believes that there is a need for change because of the problems that the system faces today cannot be handled. Every month, 2 million Americans lose their insurance. One out of four, 63 million Americans, will lose their health insurance coverage for some period during the next two years . 37 million Americans have no insurance and another 22 million have inadequate coverage . Losing or changing a job often means losing insurance.
Becoming ill or living with a chronic medical condition can mean losing insurance coverage or not being able to obtain it. Long- term care coverage is inadequate. Many elderly and disabled Americans enter nursing homes and other institutions when they would prefer to remain at home. Families exhaust their savings trying to provide for disabled relatives. Many Americans in inner cities and rural areas do not have access to quality care, due to poor distribution of doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics and support services.
Public health services are not well integrated and coordinated with the personal care delivery system. Many serious health problems — such as lead poisoning and drug-resistant tuberculosis — are handled inefficiently or not at all, and thus potentially threaten the health of the entire population. Rising health costs mean lower wages, higher prices for goods and services, and higher taxes.
The average worker today would be earning at least $1,000 more a year if health insurance costs had not risen faster than wages over the previous 15 years .If the cost of health care continues at the current pace, wages will be held down by an additional $650 by the year 2000. More and more Americans have had to give up insurance altogether because the premiums have become prohibitively expensive. Many small firms either cannot afford insurance at all in the current system, or have had to cut benefits or profits in order to provide insurance to their employees.
Those problems are just with the system, the main part of the problem comes from the insurance agencies. Quality care means promoting good health.Yet, the agencies waits until people are sick before they starts to work. The agencies are biased towards specialty care and gives inadequate attentions to cost-effective primary and preventive care.
Consumers cannot compare doctors and hospitals because reliable quality information is not available to them. Health care providers often don't have enough information on which treatments work best and are most cost-effective. Health care treatment patterns vary widely without detectable effects on health status. Some insurers now compete to insure the healthy and avoid the sick by determining insurability profiles while they should compete on quality, value, and service.The average doctor's office spends 80 hours a month pushing paper. Nurses often have to fill out as many as 19 forms to account for one person's hospital stay. This is time that could be better spent caring for patients.
Insurance company red tape has created a nightmare for providers, with mountains of forms and numerous levels of review that wastes money and does nothing to improve the quality of care. America has the best doctors who can provide the most advanced treatments in the world.Yet people often can't get treated when they need care. The medical malpractice system does little to promote quality. Fear of litigation forces providers to practice defensive medicine, ordering inappropriate tests and procedures to protect against lawsuits. Truly negligent providers often are not disciplined, and many victims of real malpractice are not compensated for their injuries. Purchasing insurance can be overwhelming for consumers.
With different levels of benefits, co-payments, deductibles and a variety of limitations, trying to compare policies is confusing and objective information on quality and service is hard for consumers to find. As a result, consumers are vulnerable to unfair and abusive practices. Insurers have responded to rising health costs by imposing restriction on what doctors and hospitals do. A system that was complicated to begin with has become incomprehensible, even to experts. Each health insurance plan includes different exclusions and limitations.Even the terms used in health policies do not have standard definitions.
Small business owners, who cannot afford big benefits departments, have to spend time and money working through the insurance maze. For firms with fewer than five workers, 40 percent of health care premiums go to pay administrative expenses. Administrative costs add to the cost of each hospital stay with the number of health care administrators increasing four times faster than the number of doctors. Health claim forms and the related paperwork are confusing for consumers, and time-consuming to fill out. Insurance coverage for most Americans is not a matter of choice at all. In most cases, they are limited to whatever policy their employer offers.Only 29% of companies with fewer than 500 employees offer any choice of plans. With a growing number of insurers using exclusions for pre-existing conditions, arbitrary cancellations and hidden benefit limitations, consumers have few choices for affordable policies that provide real protection.
The movement for Health Care reform has created a plan to cover every American. The plan is called the Health Security plan. The Health Security plan guarantees comprehensive health benefits for all American citizens and legal residents, regardless of health or mployment status.Health coverage is seamless; it continues with no lifetime limits and without interruption if Americans lose or change jobs, move from one area of the country to another, become ill or confront a family crisis. Every American citizen will receive a Health Security Card that guarantees comprehensive benefits that can never be taken away. Fundamental principles underlie health care reform, the guarantee of comprehensive benefits for all Americans, effective steps to control rising health care costs for consumers, business and the nation, improvements in the quality of health care, increased choice for consumers, reductions in paperwork and a simplified system, making everyone responsible for health care.
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Considering it is currently 86° outside, the Boulder Farmers' Market might want to set up a Slip 'n Slide right along the row of booths, so farmers can throw bags of arugula, chicken thighs, candy stripe beets and everything else they have on hand into my satchel as I gleefully glide by them. And the market should remember to use recycled water for the slide; after all, this is Boulder.
Barring that happening, I'll remember to wear a giant, floppy farmer's hat as I pick through the ever-expanding options. That sun is hot...and so is the produce now appearing.
I bought some more asparagus this week, because look at that little guy in the middle of the photo: HE'S FUCKING PURPLE!!! Cool as that is, though, I bought the spears because they were on sale.
The wheel of cheese is from MouCo, a Fort Collins company that makes only three varieties, but makes them well. Its blue tastes very mild -- not in a weak way, but in a subtle way. MouCo sells it everywhere; see for yourself.
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On the right is a healthy bunch of sorrel, which is actually an oversized herb that tastes like, like...well let me go eat some and I'll get right back to you.
It tastes almost like a very sour strawberry, and I can see it going most swimmingly with eggs. Fortunately, I've obtained (from a friend of a friend) a few duck eggs. They are richer and fattier than chicken eggs, if I understand correctly, but can fill in for them in most recipes. But I'm looking for a recipe that will utilize them in their most duck-like way. Or else I'll just fry one up and stick it on a big, bleeding steak for the fanciest breakfast-for-dinner I could imagine.
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The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship supports undergraduate students with exceptional musical, dramatic or sporting talent outside their field of academic study.
The scholarship supports undergraduate students with an exceptional musical, dramatic or sporting talent, who are:
Each year the University awards up to 20 students with a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship of up to £3,000 per annum for at least the first three years of study.
There are two application forms, one for students with an interest in Music or Drama and one for Sport (which includes the application for the University's Performance Squad).
Please read the terms and conditions for the scholarship.
Applications for 2020 entry have now closed.
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This photo comes from Sooke photographer (among other things) Derek Lewers.
"An old photo restoration project I did many years ago from a black and white of the old Sooke Fire Hall on Sooke Rd," notes Derek Lewers. "For those of you that have been in Sooke less than 20 years, this hall was where the Royal Bank sits today."


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There are several risk factors that increase a person's chances of developing oral cancer. Some of them are out of our control, such as age and sex. Men are twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer, and it is far more common in people over 45. But there are plenty of risk factors that we can control, the biggest of which is tobacco. A whopping 85 percent of oral cancer cases are linked to some kind of tobacco use (even e-cigarettes). The next biggest avoidable risk factor is frequent, heavy alcohol consumption.
A few of the less-obvious risk factors include getting too much sun (which can cause lip cancer), HPV, and neglecting your oral hygiene, particularly if you also smoke. You can eliminate this risk factor by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and scheduling regular dental appointments!
Unfortunately, even people with none of these risk factors will sometimes develop oral cancer anyway, which is why it's important to be able to recognize the symptoms, which include:
If you do have one or more of the risk factors for oral cancer, getting regular general health screenings can catch it before you even notice any symptoms. The earlier oral cancer is caught, the easier it is to beat it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsWirMQ6xIs
Another way oral cancer is caught early is at regular dental exams! In addition to checking your teeth for cavities and your gums for signs of gum disease, we can spot many of those early symptoms of oral cancer while we're looking at your mouth, which is just one more reason why it's so important to keep scheduling your dental appointments!
Even if you don't have oral cancer or any of the risk factors, you can still help the people who are fighting this disease. Ask us how you can get involved!


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- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; add lamb and mix well. Form mixture into 2-ounce patties.
- Grill patties on the preheated grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place rolls on the grill and heat until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Layer spinach, tzatziki sauce, lamb patty, red onion, and feta cheese in each roll, creating a slider.
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- Some domestic lamb can be lean, you can add a little olive oil if needed.
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Per Serving: 459 calories; 46.1 33.5 28.3 86 646 Full nutrition
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I made three big patties and put a goat cheese round from a log in the middles. The seasoning was perfect.


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Griffith Shaving Goods Artist Series Shaving Brush #20 - Mammoth Ivory & Brazilian Cherry Handle with 26mm Manchurian Badger Hair
Welcome to the world of truly one of a kind Griffith Shaving Goods shaving brushes. Individually designed and meticulously handmade by artist,designer and Griffith Shaving Goods founder Matthew Wojtaszek, these brushes were created as objects of art as well as a luxurious shaving accessories you can use every day. By pairing the finest natural and man-made handle materials with the highest grades of hand-sorted badger hair, each brush is a delight to the senses.
Brush No. 20 features a heavy handle shaped by hand from a piece of well seasoned tropical Brazilian Cherry permanently bonded to a chunk of over 10,000 year old Siberian Wooly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius ) tusk. The highly polished wood shows lovely grain and color and the highly polished ivory displays it's caramel and cream colors in glorious detail. There are some voids in the ivory which were stabilized and filled with a black tinted epoxy. The handle has been polished to a super smooth high gloss and coated with Renaissance wax.
The brush features a 26mm diameter knot of sumptuous High Mountain White Manchurian badger hair. These rare bristles have a medium firm stiffness paired with velvety soft white tips ensuring a generous lather.
This brush will arrive in a custom box with a care guide featuring a wax seal, the artist's signature and a complimentary tin of Renaissance Wax to keep the brush handle protected and looking its best.
Overall Height: 104mm
Handle Height: 52 mm
Knot Diameter: 26 mm
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Let's take a look at what is brewing in the garden, shall we?
Let's take a look at what is brewing in the garden, shall we?
I may have to spend a few minutes on the fainting sofa. Dear lord, gorgeous plants & gorgeous photography. I NEED that Scopolia carniolica. Fabulous.
Love all the little scenes of spring arriving. I like the way Disporum ages, with those purple markings, provided they aren't flattened by snow as mine were. Oh well, new shoots will be emerging soon enough! I fear I may be givimg my plants performance anxiety with my frequent close inspections, as I look to see what has grown.
The Scopolia looks interesting, I need to see it with the flowers open. Love the close look at your fern table. I think it looks good even with the bare spots. I'm admiring that big chunk of wood you used. I really think this is the year I finally get down to work and put mine together.
Lots of treasures! I've always loved Hacquetia epipactis but never had a great place to plant one, perhaps tucked into my fern table would work. Do you guys have them at JC?
Oh and I shared a few photos of your garden last Friday:
I love your new fern table. The upright stump on the right is the perfect backdrop for your little treasures. I understand your thrill. To see our plants come back from dormancy is the best feeling!
I can imagine the joy you get out of your fern tables, Anna, as they made me smile just seeing the photos. I loved your comparison to making soup out of the leftovers in the fridge too. If only ferns were happier here. I had quite a few in my former shady, well-irrigated garden but they haven't adapted well here, even in the shadier areas – I think the near-constant wind and drier conditions are relatively intolerable for them. *Sigh*


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Case 3-5 International versus U.S. Standards
Under U.S. GAAP, property, plant, and equipment are reported at historical cost net of accumulated depreciation. These assets are written down to fair value when it is determined that they have been impaired. A number of other countries, including Australia, Brazil, England, Mexico, and Singapore, permit the revaluation of property, plant, and equipment to their current cost as of the balance sheet date. The primary argument favoring revaluation is that the historical cost of assets purchased ten, twenty, or more years ago is not meaningful.
A primary argument against revaluation is the lack of objectivity in arriving at current cost estimates, particularly for old assets that either will or cannot be replaced with similar assets or for which no comparable or similar assets are currently available for purchase.
- Discuss the qualitative concept of comparability. In your opinion, would the financial statements of companies operating in one of the foreign countries listed above be comparable to a U.S. company's financial statements?
- Discuss the concept of reliability. In your opinion, would the amounts reported by U.S. companies for property, plant, and equipment be more or less reliable than the current cost amounts reported by companies in England, Mexico, or elsewhere?
- Discuss the concept of relevance. In your opinion, would the amounts reported by U.S. companies for property, plant, and equipment be more or less relevant than the current cost amounts reported by companies in England, Mexico, or elsewhere?
Current accounting for leases requires that certain leases be capitalized. For capital leases, an asset and the associated liability are recorded. Whether or not the lease is capitalized, the cash flows are the same. The rental payments are set by contract and are paid over time at equal interval.
- If one of the objectives of financial reporting is to enable investors, creditors, and the other users to project future cash flows, what difference does it make whether we report the lease as a liability or simply describe its term in footnotes? Discuss
- The efficient market hypothesis states that all available information is impounded in security prices. In an efficient capital market, would it make a difference whether the lease is reported as a liability or simply described in footnotes? Explain
- When there are debt covenants that restrict a company's debt-to-equity ratio and when debt levels rise relative to equity, management may be motivated to structure leasing agreements so that they are not recorded as capital leases. Discuss this motivation in terms of agency theory


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Jun 6, 2018
Joshua Jorgensen goes by the handle BlacktipH on social media and YouTube. His videos began with shark fishing from the beach and have grown to include all types of fishing both fresh and saltwater. BlacktipH has over 900,000 Subscribers. Two of his videos have over 40 million views and many more have reached 8-10 million. Josh is a legit YouTube sensation and continues to raise the bar with his quality production.
Tom Rowland managed to find a time when Josh was not shooting, editing or taking care of his family to sit down in his office and learn where he came from, what he is doing now and where he feels BlacktipH is going.
This is a fascinating interview that allows his fans to get to know him on a much different level than simply through BlacktipH.


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Pittsburgh, PA—This holiday season, for the first time in Pittsburgh, the award-winning Broadway hit, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, brings the beloved classic movie to life at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, from Tuesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 27, 2016. This tour is part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, a presentation of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.
Performances are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Friday evening at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, November 23, at 6:30 p.m. PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh patrons are invited to join us for a free pre-show talk, Know The Show Before You Go, held at the Trust Arts Education Center, 805-807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information visit: www.TrustArts.org/KnowTheShow.
Tickets ($26-$77) to A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Benedum Center are available at these Pittsburgh Cultural Trust official ticket sources: www.TrustArts.org, by calling 412-456-4800 or in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. For information about the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh subscription series, visit TrustArts.org or call 412-456-1390. Tickets for Groups of 10+ are available online at TrustArts.org or call 412-471-6930.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle ("You'll shoot your eye out kid!"). An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Chock-full of delightful songs and splashy production numbers, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, has proudly taken its place as a perennial holiday classic for the whole family.
Hailed by The Associated Press as "a joyous Christmas miracle," The New York Times writes "I was dazzled. You'd have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face." A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL premiered on Broadway in 2012 and was a critical and commercial success. The musical was nominated for three TONY Awards® including Best New Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL features a festive and nostalgic holiday themed score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, with a book by Joseph Robinette, based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. The tour features direction by Matt Lenz, and TONY Award® winner Warren Carlyle's Broadway choreography will be reset for the tour by Jason Sparks. A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL features scenic design by Mike Carnahan, with costume design by Lisa Zinni and lighting design by Charlie Morrison. The hounds will play themselves.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL is produced by Big League Productions, Inc. Led by President and Executive Producer Daniel Sher, Big League is celebrating its 27th season of producing, general managing and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world. For more information visit www.bigleague.org.
Broadway Across America
Broadway Across America is part of The John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com and The Broadway Channel. Led by 9 time Tony-winning producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 41 markets with over 270,000 subscribers. Current and past productions include Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, Million Dollar Quartet, Hairspray, On Your Feet!, School of Rock and The Producers. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh's most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District. The District is one of the country's largest land masses "curated" by a single nonprofit arts organization. A major catalytic force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity. Using the arts as an economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh's quality of life. Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the arts.
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A HILLSBOROUGH campaigner is to launch a new legal bid to get justice for her son.
Anne Williams, whose 15-year-old son Kevin was killed in the disaster, will present a dossier to the Attorney General's office arguing for his inquest to be re-opened.
Mrs Williams, from Formby, disputes an original inquest ruling that all those who lost their lives at the Hillsborough Stadium on April 14, 1989, would have been dead by 3.15pm after suffering " traumatic asphyxia".
She says she has evidence which proves that Kevin was still alive at 4pm, by which time he and other victims had been moved from Leppings Lane to the Hillsborough gymnasium.
At the heart of this issue is the belief, long held by the Hillsborough families, that the Major Incident Plan was never initiated by South Yorkshire police and Liverpool supporters were denied emergency medical attention.
Mrs Williams, who has two other children, also disputes the cause of death given by the coroner.
She said: "I have spent two years working on this new case.
"I know there was a cover-up and I know that my son and many others could have been saved."
Included in the dossier are statements from the woman police officer who cradled Kevin as he died.
There is also a testimony from doctors who dispute the cause of death.
Before the presentation on Monday, a church service for Hillsborough victims will take place at St George's cathedral, Southwark, London, at midday
The service will be led by Liverpool bishop Tom Williams and is expected to attract hundreds of London-based supporters.
Coaches are being provided for people wishing to travel from Merseyside.
Mrs Williams said: "It's a healing mass and it's very important because our fight for justice is still very much ongoing."


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This Accounting Level 4 qualification reflects Accounting job roles in Financial Services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. Preferred pathways for candidates entering this qualification include Level 3 in Accounting and in the following jobs such as Payroll Manager; Accounts Manager; Accounting Administrator; Financial Controller.
What are the benefits of this qualification to the learner and employer?
For learners, the benefits of this qualification are that it:
- allows them to develop skills that will be useful to them in their day-to- day job role
- confirms their occupational competence, thus enhancing their employability
- motivates them by giving the opportunity to gain a nationally-recognised level 4 qualification that demonstrates ongoing professional development.
- For employers, the benefits of this qualification are that it:
- helps identify training needs by benchmarking best practice
- motivates staff to perform at a high standard, resulting in better customer satisfaction and improved staff retention
- allows for increased confidence in the performance of staff who have achieved the qualification.
What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification?
- Accounting technician – duties may include overall strategic responsibility for an accounts payable and receivable department, with wider credit management and people management duties.
- Accounts manager – duties may include controlling budgets, assisting with the preparation of accounts and writing reports.
What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification?
Learners who have successfully completed this qualification can progress on to foundation degrees in Accounting, and also to qualifications for chartered accountants.
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- Duration 2 Years
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As we passed under the old stone bridge at Bideford, with its oddly sized arches where the starlings roost, I could not help but think of Henry Williamson's 'Tarka the Otter'. The book made such an impact on me in my youth, that the bridge was significant many years before I ever saw it.
It grew quieter as we sailed onwards between densely-wooded hills, sending flurries of birds rising from trees and undergrowth. Birds everywhere: redshanks, oyster catchers, buzzards, egrets, kingfisher, swans, curlew… We passed old lime kilns and the entrance to a disused canal half hidden amongst the reeds. Idyllic cottages with little boats moored alongside, were clustered along the banks in clearings. Once or twice we came across people fishing, and exchanged cheery greetings. And from time to time, under the trees, I saw the entrance to a secret stream, or a steep track climbing up into the darkness of the woods.
Now I was feeling like Wind in the Willows! Obviously this leisurely progress up the river had sent me back into a magical era that only existed in my imagination. Or has it always been here, unseen?
Although it was coming up to high tide, after days of heavy rain, the weight of fresh water was still running down, swelling the river and slowing our progress. The return journey was much faster.


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Autoliv, Inc., a developer of automotive safety systems, and Adient, an automotive seating supplier, are collaborating to address vehicle seating challenges presented by designs for the future car and the incorporation of autonomous driving.
The cooperation between Autoliv and Adient will initially be focused on optimal integration of Autoliv's safety components into the non-traditional seating arrangements of the future car and on enhancing existing seat-mounted airbag systems and new far-side systems for Euro NCAP. Customer target offering for these solutions will be the second half of 2018.
Future plans include the co-development of highly integrated solutions for enhanced safety, comfort, and convenience for future mobility. Both companies are also interested in investigating the potential value in expanding to non-automotive applications.
"Our purpose is to provide the latest technology and the highest quality to save more lives," said Mikael Bratt, President, Autoliv Passive Safety. "Utilizing our global engineering resources to reinforce occupant safety remains our top priority, and working with Adient provides the ultimate package upgrade to give consumers confidence and added assurance that their vehicle is equipped with advanced interior protection."
"This is a tremendously exciting time for the automotive industry, with mobility on the cusp of a fundamental disruption. With our world-class technologies and capabilities, we are more than ready to provide the next generation of advanced vehicle seating systems," said R. Bruce McDonald, Adient Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Working with Autoliv means combining the strengths of two leading companies to improve safety, comfort, and convenience in the interior of future autonomous vehicles. As vehicular travel becomes increasingly electronics-based, more social, and highly collaborative, attention could be diverted from key aspects of the driving experience, namely seating position and the seat itself. The seat of the future is one that will be re-imagined, given the added time people will spend on the road, due to developed efficiencies, seating construction, materials, and transportation technology."


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Wigan Property Photography
In a competitive marketplace, every opportunity is taken to display property to its greatest potential, and photographs or video are the centrepiece of every sales or advertising campaign.
From family homes and rental properties to offices and warehouses, buyers will look elsewhere if photographs don't highlight the desirability of any property for sale or to let.
Images can transform the presentation of any building, by providing outstanding digital photographs of residential, commercial and industrial premises.
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Hong Kong's Decentralization of Business Districts: Why Major Brands are Moving to Quarry Bay
Central is no longer the only core business district in Hong Kong.
High Rental Prices Driving companies to look outside of Central
Thanks to Hong Kong's continued growth as Asia's leading financial hub, the demand for Grade A office space in Hong Kong continues to grow with vacancy rates in the traditional CBD area of Central, hitting a record low of 1.6% in 2018 according to Savills.
This, combined with the influx of Mainland Chinese companies looking to secure prime locations in Central, has drastically driven up rental prices, forcing many companies to look elsewhere for competitively priced, quality office space.
In recent the years, the focus has turned to the East of Hong Kong Island and specifically, Quarry Bay. This former sugar refinery and dockyard has developed into Hong Kong's secondary core business district attracting both the large multinationals from Central as well as the burgeoning SME's that are a product of Hong Kong's ongoing success story.
However, this has not all be down to simple market economics.
"This whole theme of decentralisation in Hong Kong will continue, and follows what other financial centres in the world have experienced." Don Taylor Director of Swire Properties.
Swire Properties
The major driver behind Quarry Bay's success story is Swire Properties who, since the early 1990s, have developed Taikoo Place into a hub of eight interconnected Grade-A office towers with a total gross floor area of over 5 million square foot.
In 2017, it was announced that Swire would invest HK$15 billion developing two Triple Grade A office towers: One & Two Taikoo Place.
One Taikoo Place: Home to MNC and SMEs
Completed in October 2018, One Taikoo Place (OTP) has been awarded a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certification, adding an additional 1 million square foot to Swire's existing Taikoo Place portfolio.
Attracting multinational tenants from the financial, legal, insurance, media, luxury brands as well as professional services, OTP has further demonstrated the ongoing decentralisation taking place in Hong Kong.
Companies in OTP
Finance : Royal Bank of Canada
Legal: Baker McKenzie, Eversheds, Simmons & Simmons
Insurance: AXA, Chubb, Metlife
Luxury Retail: Kering Group, Prada
Media: Facebook, IPG McCann
Professional Services: Ernst & Young
In addition to these large multinational tenants, Swire Properties have also chosen Singapore co-working provider The Great Room to occupy an entire floor at OTP. Designed to add both additional amenity space and flexible office solutions to both the multinationals and SME's looking to gain a foothold in OTP, The Great Room opens in March 2019.
As the largest Landlord in Quarry Bay, Swire Properties have also been able to masterplan the Taikoo Place precinct;, utilising elevated air-conditioned walkways to connect the office towers to Quarry Bay MTR and incorporating 70,000 square foot of landscaped gardens as well as adding a variety of shops and dining spots.
New Central – Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel
The opening of the Hong Kong Government's HK$36 billion Central – Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel in January 2019 has been another incentive for businesses to move East. This huge infrastructure project has cut the travel time from Quarry Bay to Hong Kong Airport Express Station at IFC to just under 10 minutes by car and 40 minutes to Hong Kong's International Airport.
Relocation of Government Agencies
Recently, the commercial real estate market has been filled with news that Hong Kong's financial regulator, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), will relocate to One Island East, signing an 8 year lease commencing January 2020.
This has not come as a surprise to many observers who feel that this represents the SFC's desire to save on its rent roll in Central and that the move will further encourage other businesses in the financial and professional services industry to decentralise.


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Shangri-La CBD - Strawberry CBD Pod
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Our mission is personal. We know what it's like to suffer crippling pain, We know what it's like to lose hope. Our journey began after one of our founders, Adam Frank, suffered from a Lyme's disease. Conventional medications were costly and didn't improve Adam's symptoms. So, he turned to CBD. CBD worked so well, Adam, and co-founder, Kevin Anderson, knew they had to share its benefits. It became Shangri-La's passion to help others live pain-free thanks to natural healing. Since 2015, we've grown from two people to a ten person team dedicated to healing. We've expanded our product line to include CBD vape products, pods, and topical lotions.
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