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Chamlian Armenian School celebrates each Kindergarten, 6th, and 8th grade graduate amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
In times of unprecedented obstacles, the need for creative and out of the box solutions becomes a necessity. At Chamlian Armenian School, a multitude of unique solutions were put into action in order to ensure each and every graduate felt appreciated, was celebrated, and had the opportunity to be honored for their accomplishments. Utilizing both virtual as well as physical platforms, Chamlian Armenian School succeeded in enforcing physical distancing guidelines and observing all CDC guidelines while still providing a graduation that all involved can be proud of.
The Kindergarten and 6th grade students were given a very unique and individualized experience through which families drove onto campus to find a beautifully decorated banner and balloons. A cheering crowd of teachers applauded as families exited their vehicles, made their way down to an arch of balloons and a table with gifts as well as diplomas; pictures were taken and words of congratulations and pride were shared. Each graduate was given a personalized short speech by Principal, Dr. Talin Kargodorian.
8th graders, celebrating their final graduation at Chamlian Armenian School, were celebrated in three ceremonies with three groups. A stage was set up outdoors with banners and balloons and chairs for families were placed over six feet apart from one another. Speeches were given by 8th grade teachers as well as principal Dr. Talin Kargodorian in what was the most creative improvisation of a more traditional graduation model. Our 8th graders experienced a more personal, yet communal graduation together as they stepped onto the platform of high school. Being the group going on to become members of the Chamlian Alumni Family, our 8th grade graduates also enjoyed a number of other virtual and in person celebrations such as a "Get To Know Our Graduates" two week social media campaign highlighting each individual graduate, A paw print mural in which students left their Tiger hand-print on the school wall, a tribute video created to sum up their last 8th grade year, a drive through parade, and a huge surprise delivery of a complimentary yearbook, planting kit, a graduation banner, a graduation t-shirt, a Chamlian face mask, and a framed picture of each graduate delivered to each individual 8th grade home by members of the faculty and administration.
These modified avenues of promoting the students were not simply in lieu of a traditional graduation but rather served as a more personal and intimate way; a new and innovative method of highlighting the milestone achieved throughout ones journey in education as they move on to greater accomplishments. Even under the circumstances of a global pandemic, the Chamlian teams' collaborative effort in both creating a beautifully decorated and well organized graduation platform as well as capturing this unique experience serves as a testament to the schools flexibility and high standards when it comes to their students. ARKA Photography was also hired to capture these special events and create a DVD of the experience for parents to cherish.
When asked for commentary, Dr. Kargodorian said, "As we collectively navigate and successfully overcome this challenge, I constantly keep all of our students in my thoughts. They are the powerful force that inspires us to expand our innovation and allow our creativity to thrust forward. I'm so proud of all the hard work and dedication our amazing teachers and Chamlian families continue to display; it's become a compelling and direct contributing factor to such an outstanding Distance Learning Program as well as such a unique graduation experience for each of the graduating grade levels. Our faculty and staff doesn't recognize the word "impossible"! it's only impossible until it's done; that's when we identify greater goals and continue to expand our vision. The continued expansion of our 21st century thinking was highlighted all the more throughout the three graduations we celebrated on our campus while maintaining CDC guidelines. Furthermore, the sheer resilience and dedication our students have displayed under the circumstances is definitely something to celebrate. They have overcome this challenge and come out stronger, wiser, and more powerful than ever. I am incredibly proud of all of them and I am beyond thankful to my amazing Chamlian team."


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'Spiritual Kneading' Rose-Shaped Challah
Dahlia Abraham-Klein, the author of showed us how to make her gorgeous rose-shaped challah for the month of Adar at the Forward's Eat, Drink + Think event last December.
Rose-Shaped Challah With Raisins and Rosewater
Makes 8-10 challahs
4 tablespoons active dry yeast
4½ cups warm water
¾ cup organic sugar plus 2 tablespoons organic sugar
5 pounds organic white flour
1½ tablespoons sea salt
1 cup olive oil
1 cup raisins
2 cage-free organic eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon rosewater, in egg wash
Pistachio nuts, crushed with a mortar and pestle
Poppy seeds
Turbinado sugar
1) In a large bowl, combine the yeast with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the warm water. Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to start activating. Yeast activation should take about 10 minutes; it will be bubbling and foamy.
2) Set 1 cup of flour aside. Sift the remaining flour, sugar and salt into the bowl.
3) Pour the yeast mixture and oil onto the flour. Combine all the ingredients, using a spatula. When it begins to form a dough, it is time to knead. At this point, you can remove the dough from the bowl and knead on the kitchen counter if it's easier for you, or directly in the bowl.
4) To knead the dough: grab the side of the dough furthest away from you and fold it toward yourself. Fold the dough in half and use your body weight to push the dough into itself. If you find that the dough is sticking too much to the surface and preventing you from kneading properly, dust the dough with flour. Give the dough a quarter turn (90 degrees). Grab the other side and fold it in half. Again, with a lot of weight behind it, push the newly folded half into itself. Repeat this process for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, silky, elastic and the dough does not stick to the surface.
5) After the dough is thoroughly prepared, lay it on the countertop while you grease the bowl with a fine layer of oil. Next, turn the dough in the oil several times so that the dough is greased lightly on all sides.
6) Cover the bowl with a large plastic garbage bag or kitchen towel and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
7) Make the blessing on hafrashat challah.
8) Knead the raisins into the dough and then divide the dough into 8 equal parts. If the raisins pop out, just poke them back in. Use the remaining flour for the surface area and hands to prevent sticking.
9) Roll out each ball into a strand of about 2 feet long and 1 inch thick. Flatten the strand into a flat log, 2 inches wide.
10) Cut diagonal slits reaching halfway across the log at about 1 ½ inch intervals. Then coil the log around itself and pinch the end, forming a floral shape.
11) Cover the loaves again and let them rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in volume from its original size. The slits will look more petal-like at this point.
12) If you cannot bake the challahs immediately, then this is the time to wrap the shaped dough in plastic wrap to prevent drying. You can store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. On the day of baking, remove the dough from refrigerator and let stand on kitchen counter until it comes to room temperature, about one hour.
13) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your egg wash with rose water and sprinkle with the pistachio nuts, poppy seeds, sesame seeds and turbinado sugar.
14) Bake in your preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until loaves turn golden brown and shiny. Bread should have a nice hollow sound when thumped on the bottom.
15) Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Wait at least one hour before serving. If you are freezing the challah, wrap in waxed paper and foil. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Dahlia Abraham-Klein is the author of "Spiritual Kneading Through the Jewish Months" and "Silk Road Vegetarian" Find her on Twitter @SpicyVegetarian.

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Tailings samples yield an average result of 2.69 g/t gold
Jul 30, 2014, 08:30 ET
HALIFAX, July 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Stockport Exploration Inc. (TSX: SPT) (OTC: LMTCF) is announcing the findings of the tailings sampling results from its Phase 1 sampling program at the SPL 214 license from within the Company's 2,020 km2 Kenyan concessions. Results showed an average tailings sample yielding 2.69 g/t gold with a high of 5.15 g/t gold and a low of 1.15 g/t gold.
Local artisanal miners extract gold from quartz rubble generated from near-surface quartz veins. Currently, artisanal miners use an unsophisticated small ball crusher and water-based gravity sluice process to remove the gold from the tailings; using this rudimentary method leaves gold behind. Stockport plans to process the tailings left behind by the artisanal miners using more sophisticated methods to extract additional gold from the quartz.
Currently, Stockport has collected a total of 82 samples from six target sites; the company has not compiled the volume of tailings at this time. Stockport plans to use the tailings in a small-scale recovery plan, which is targeted to begin later this year. Jim Megann, Stockport Exploration President and CEO, commented, "Stockport intends to begin operation of a small-scale mining program later this year. Tailings material will be utilized to augment the near-surface quartz rubble material, which is the primary target of the mining program."
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This press release was prepared under the supervision of Peter Webster, P. Geo., who is President of Mercator Geological Services Limited and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Webster has visited SPL 214 and reviewed the scientific and technical information in this press release. Standards, duplicates and blanks were submitted by Stockport with the samples reported in this release for QA/QC monitoring purposes. Samples were stored in numbered, tamper-proof tagged gunny sacks at a locked building onsite prior to delivery by Company vehicles and drivers to an independent preparation facility in Kisumu. Analytical results reported in this press release were provided by either ALS Chemex Laboratories in Johannesburg, South Africa or Genalysis Laboratories in Johannesburg, South Africa or Perth, Australia. Samples were typically analyzed using standard preparation procedures followed by gold analysis by FA/AA methods. Screen metallics assay methods were used for selected samples that are noted in tabulation of results that appears in this press release.
Forward-Looking Information:
This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address future production, reserve potential, continuity of mineralization, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company and the risk factors inherent in its business, investors should review the Company's Annual Information Form at www.sedar.com
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Kaeng Khiao Wan Gai แกงเขียวหวานไก่ Green Chicken Curry
35 comments:
Hi 3HT. Yours look better then the restaurant's. It's amazing you can get pea eggplants in Melbourne. They are difficult to get in Kuching. Only at the Sunday Market. Green Curry is my favourite !ReplyDelete
- Harriet from CarltonJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Welcome back! This looks better than our local Thai cafe's version!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the 'cracking the coconut" tips!
I love green curry but I will spit any pea egg plant out as I dislike the taste.....hahahaha... I thought they call it pepper or somethingReplyDelete
Thanks :) They are not as common as the apple eggplants but I can get most things in Richmond these days.
Can you really get them at the Sunday Market?
Thanks !
A good Thai curry starts at the cracking step!!
Maybe you have confused them with the green peppercorns :)
Use apple eggplants instead.
I'venever heard of pea eggplant, it looks and sounds so interesting. I'm going to find some and make my own thai curry. YUM!ReplyDelete
Glad you are back! This is our favourite Thai curry, we must do a shopping trip together soon.ReplyDelete
hehe, a crazy season it was. Days filled with way too much food! This looks good..nice and creamy...I could taste that chili.ReplyDelete
This curry looks amazing! I love the exotic flavor infusion of kaffir lime leaves. Looks good!ReplyDelete
yay you're back! can i use the brown palm sugar with this or do i have to find the white one? xxReplyDelete
Do have a try if you are able to find them, they are normally sold next to bird chilies and galangal etc..
Thanks :) Perhaps we can do it on Thursday?
Haha glad you did have lots of food! Thanks :)
Fresh Local and Best ,
Thank you :) The kaffir lime leaves really made the dish
Yeah finally !! No you have to use the white one, the brown one is way too strong. xxx
Welcome back! What an impressive meal. I love curry :-) I am not sure I could have made this dish as nicely as you have. Love it!ReplyDelete
Happy New Year to you and your family.
I guess I would not be able to find all the ingredients for this delicious dish! It looks so exotic and delicious.ReplyDelete
Welcome back!ReplyDelete
I love Thai green or red curry. Your green curry looks perfect, can eat extra rice.ReplyDelete
Welcome back! Glad to see my favourite Thai curry being the 1st dish of the year! It looks wonderful!ReplyDelete
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful new year too :)
It is not that difficult at all :)
Thank you :)
Maybe I can send you some ingredients from here.
It is good to be back!
Thank you! I always have a lot of rice ready :)
Thanks! Aren't you lucky haha
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 2:36 AM
Excellent curry, I would so love it for my lunch today, wonderful flavors!ReplyDelete
Happy new year my dear friend! Good to see a new post, we are off to Golden Miles for some shopping tomorrow. Great looking green curry just like what you used to cook in Singapore!!ReplyDelete
That looks wonderful...very new to me :-) Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and wish you a very happy New Year !!!!ReplyDelete
I wish you a very happy new yearReplyDelete
I love your curry, with the chilies on it, and the colors, ... its really superb
une assiette bien garnie elle a l'air délicieuseReplyDelete
bonne soirée
oh wow this looks amazing your loved ones are very lucky to have a cook like you LOLReplyDelete
Happy New Year!!! Hope 2010 is a great year ahead for everyone!! I love green curry... a welcoming dish for me ... hehehe.. :)ReplyDelete
Popped in to say hi! This is really neat!ReplyDelete
Excellent recipe, looks very good!!!!ReplyDelete
oh my..this looks amazing! I have to try this. What's the point of "cracking the coconut"?ReplyDelete
Thai curry is my favorite dish, but I usually make red and my method is totally different from your. Looks like I'll have to give your version a try. I'd like to know about coconut cracking, too.ReplyDelete
5 Star Foodie ,ReplyDelete
Thank you! As you can see it is rather easy dish to make for your lunch :)
haha I thought I should really start posting before my readers abandon me. Do you stilll shop at GM? Still have the wonderful beef noodles stall there?
I wish you and your family a wonderful new year too!
You must try it soon ;)
I wish you a happy new year too.
I think it is great for your cold weather too :)
Aux délices des gourmets ,
Merci beaucoup!
Thanks :) very lucky indeed :)
Happy new year to you too! Yeah a few more thai dishes ahead for you :)
The Blond Duck,
Thank you! Please come again soon :)
Thank you very much :)
The main reason for cracking the coconut is to split the flavourful coconut oil from the cream, so you have this wonderful fat to fry the curry paste.The result is a more complex tasting curry with a film of oil on top :)
Thank you!
This is the method I learnt when I was younger :) the cracking of the coconut is rather important part :)
Xin Nian Quai Le!!! (hope my pinyin is up to scratch!!) I love the "cracking the coconut" tip. I've never really thought to do that!! Hhmm what else can I crack??ReplyDelete
I have one question. How do I know if the pea eggplant is cooked?? Should it be completely soft or a bit crunchy? Help!
Beautiful garnishes for your green curry. It's so delicious with white rice :)ReplyDelete
- KL girl in MELBJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Thanks for all the tips! Your curry looks better than any green curry I've had :) Happy new year!!ReplyDelete
Welcome back!!!! Our favourite Thai curry! I think I'm making my way to Victoria street right away. Happy new year!!ReplyDelete
I think your pinyin is good enough, mine is pretty poor as I use ㄅㄆㄇㄈ instead (that's bopomofo) haha.
Well I'm sure there are a few other things you can crack, be creative!! :)
Cook the eggplants for 3 minutes and have a taste, it should still be a little crunchy. And there are often eaten raw, so cook it the way you like it :)
Thank you! Yes white rice and lots of it!
KL girl In MELB,
You are most welcome!
Oh that is a real compliment haha! Happy new year to you too!
love to eat,
Thank you! let me know how it turns out!
Happy new year to you too!
Wow this is just what we need for dinner!ReplyDelete
Thanks! Did you end up having some curry?
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Steven Kenneth Amdahl, 29, of Lilli Circle in Swansboro, was charged Thursday by the Jacksonville Police Department with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud/forgery, trafficking opium or heroin and felony conspiracy.
Amdahl is accused of conspiring with two other people to obtain 100 percocet pills from the CVS on Western Boulevard by misrepresenting himself as another person, according to warrants.
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Spring Garden limited edition print by Kevin Shea features the pond and Swan Boats of Boston Public Garden on a beautiful spring day. Nearby in the background is the golden dome of the Massachusetts Statehouse on Beacon Hill.
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About This QuizEveryone is talking green these days, but do you know that we also have to take extra steps to help save the worlds rainforests? Developing countries that are anxious to produce cash crops are rapidly destroying valuable rainforests. The world's rainforests help sustain our delicate ecological balance and we will be in big trouble if we do not preserve them. Take this quiz now to learn how to help save the rainforests.
What is the significance of rainforests to the rest of the Earth?
Rainforests are the lungs of the world absorbing pollution and creating oxygen to sustain the planet.
Rainforests help to stabilize climate and to moderate our weather.
Both of the above are true of rain forests.
Rainforests act as the lungs of our world; they absorb pollution and create oxygen to help sustain our planet. The world's rainforests also help to stabilize climate and to moderate our weather.
How quickly can a rain forest regenerate to its former diversity after it has been logged?
about 4,000 years
A recent study focusing on the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest found that certain aspects could return surprisingly quickly -- within 65 years. However, for the landscape to regain its native identity would take up to 4,000 years.
about 1,500 years
about 800 years
Deforestation of the rainforests is a chronic problem; but with so many rainforests in the world, will it really make a difference to us?
Rainforests are growing back as quickly as they are disappearing.
There will be rainforests long after our generation is gone from the earth.
At the rate rainforests are being cut down humans could see the end to our world's rainforests in our lifetime.
According to Leslie Taylor in a book published in 2004, at the rate rainforests are currently being cut down, humans could see the end to our world's rainforests in our lifetime. This is a scary proposition that we must collectively do whatever we can to reverse the trend.
What technique employed by loggers is detrimental to rainforest sustainability?
stump capping
slash and burn
Harvesting forests for hardwood or in preparation for agriculture employs a method called slash and burn, whereby any branches of wood or undergrowth not harvested is burned. Nothing is left to sustain life or to encourage new growth.
selective harvesting
Since most rainforests are in developing countries, what can consumers do to bring about change when the rainforests are not located in their own countries?
Exert pressure on companies using products from rainforests to employ sustainability practices.
Reward businesses that ensure rainforest products are harvested employing sustainability practices.
Both of the above are ways to promote solid environmental practices are employed in rainforests.
Consumers in the United States and other developed countries must put pressure on companies to use sustainable practices and reward companies or businesses that make ethical decisions. When timber is harvested with sustainability in mind, both companies and the rainforest are winners.
How much rainforest is actually cut down?
an acre is cut down every two seconds
The equivalent of one acre of rainforest is cut down every two seconds around the world. This is an astonishing amount of rainforest that is most likely lost forever and the devastation is already having a negative impact on our environment.
an acre is cut down every 10 minutes
an acre is cut down every hour
A rainforest plant is the source one of the world's most powerful anticancer drugs, what plant is the drug Vincristine made with?
Periwinkle grows naturally in the rainforest; it is harvested in the springtime and the powerful anticancer drug Vincristine is derived from this plant. This drug has dramatically increased survival rates from acute lymphocytic leukemia.
What percentage of plants named by the National Cancer Institute for their property to help protect against cancer come from rainforests?
50 percent
60 percent
70 percent
The National Cancer Institute has named many plants that protect against cancer, and 70 percent of these are found in the rainforest. There are active ingredients in hundreds of disease fighting drugs that originate from plants found in rainforests.
What is something about most rainforests that is hard for the average person to conceive?
There is a phenomenal amount of unexplored rainforest where no human has ever set foot.
There are indigenous undiscovered peoples untouched by civilization living traditional lives in rainforests.
Both of the above statements are correct.
In the world's rainforests, there are phenomenal amounts of unexplored area where no human has ever set foot. There are also undiscovered indigenous peoples that remain untouched by civilization living their traditional lives in rainforests.
What database contains volumes of information about the plants we should use to heal and enrich lives?
the U.S International Botanical Database in the National Archives
inside the heads of indigenous Medicine Men
Medicine men that take care of indigenous people in the rainforest carry a wealth of knowledge about plants that heal and enrich our lives. The ancient wisdom of the rainforests' indigenous people and their healers should be respected by all.
the World Health Organization Database in Geneva
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About This Quiz
Everyone is talking green these days, but do you know that we also have to take extra steps to help save the worlds rainforests? Developing countries that are anxious to produce cash crops are rapidly destroying valuable rainforests. The world's rainforests help sustain our delicate ecological balance and we will be in big trouble if we do not preserve them. Take this quiz now to learn how to help save the rainforests.


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Bank account in China
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Bank account in China
Account opening in Agricultural Bank of China (Guangzhou Branch)
Agricultural Bank of China was established in 1951. In January 2009, the Bank was transformed into a Limited Liability Company and went to the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
ABC has around 320 millions clients, almost 3 millions corporate clients, and around 24 thousands branches.
We may assist you in bank account opening for your Hong Kong Company in Agricultural Bank of China (Guangzhou branch).
It is the good option to consider, when:
– You have difficulties to open a bank account in Hong Kong;
– You have problems with bank account in Hong Kong (for example, account is closing)
Here are the basic requirements for opening a bank account in Agricultural Bank of China:
1. Supporting documents:
1.1. Valid BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
1.3. Annual Return and/or NC1 form (certified copy)
1.4. Passport and address proof for Director.
1.5. Hong Kong Company stamps
1.6. You must provide one or two contract for the supply of goods, signed with Chinese suppliers. We are ready to provide additional services related to the preparation of such contracts.
1.7. Director of the company must specify an address in China that bank can use to send mail. We provide the address for an additional charge. The tariff rate is about 350 USD per year.
2. Additional requirements:
2.1. The above documents (scanned copies) should be forwarded for review to the bank before your visit, approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the proposed visit to the bank.
2.2. It is necessary to confirm the meeing with the bank, approximately 1 week prior to the meeting.
2.3. You will need to have a Chinese telephone number. We're ready to provide our assistance in buying the sim card and agreement arranegement between you and Chinese mobile company.
2.4. The client must do at least one incoming and one outgoing transaction within the one month after the account opened. Otherwise the bank will reserve the right to close the account.
2.5. Company director, as per bank's requirement, should open a personal account in thie bank and make a deposit 50 000 yuan.
3. Bank account opening procedure:
– Applying the documents: from 2 to 4 hours.
– Key collection and account activation occur on the same day, if all required documents are submitted to the bank.
– If the bank will require additional documents, you have to come back to provide these documents and activate the account. After you provide the documents, bank may request additional documents, so it is better to send scan copies for their preliminary checking first.
4. Bank account tariffs:
4.1. Opening account bank commission: 50 yuan.
4.2 Transfers within China: transfer amount х 0.001 (minimum 20 yuan, maximum 1000 yuan) + 20 yuan
4.3. Transfers to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan:
Transfer amount х 0.001 (minimum 50 yuan, maximum 1000 yuan) + 80 yuan
4.4. Transfers to other countries:
Tranfer amount х 0.001 (minimum 50 yuan, maximum 1000 yuan) + 160 yuan
4.5. You can open a corporate bank account only in USD or EUR currency. You can open two currency accounts, if it is necessary.
4.6. Personal account should be opened in RMB currency and USD. You can exchange 50 000 USD within the year without your personal presence, through the internet bank. If you need to exchange more, you need to appear in person.
4.7. Internet banking interface can be in English or Chinese language.
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Health issues can take a toll on your life paving the way to influence other parts of life as well. Even the minor health risks like headache, pains, and lethargy can reduce our happiness and increase stress levels. One of the few ways to cope up with these and decrease the stress level is by getting committed to more healthy habits. We all know that we need to eat healthy, tasty food and exercise often. But why? What is the need for staying healthy? The below article is all about why one must stay healthy. You must remember that whatever you do in your life should make you happy and keep you motivated to move further across the lane. Let's dive deep into these points.
It's good to live for 100 years with the right health conditions so, what if you are bedridden? We need to stay healthy and work hard to live for many years and thrive instead of surviving somehow. You need to stay healthy to blow out your 100th birthday candles and should be able to cut the rug on the floor soon after the party gets over.
When you are feeling utter fatigue, go exercise. The reason why this boost healthy behavior in humans is that exercising means working out. When you work out, the right level of endorphins, happy hormones get released in you blood, making you satisfied even more.
- Eating healthy food will allow you to get rid of illness and other medical conditions. Along with this, exercising and proper diet will help you to release toxins into the blood to kill the infections or any other diseases.
- If you stay healthy, there is a minimum chance of you getting any diseases. Thereby it reduces the medical cost.
- By eating and staying healthy, you can stay alive for an extended period and see your grandchildren and children.
- After a long day at the gym, sweating and worn out, you will still feel content and darn good. This feeling lifts the pressure at the gym, and it also shows how happy you are to others.
- Leading a healthy lifestyle promotes glowing skin, teeth, and nails. Eating and staying healthy will also help you to reduce weight and stay fit.
- Staying healthy will help you to concentrate more and will help you to get rid of the anxiety issue and minimizes stress. It also helps you to overcome depression as well.
- Staying healthy with getting the right amount of sleep results in happiness and sharpen your mind.
The above-given point is only the tip of the ice-berg. Staying healthy will indeed result in a long life with minimal health risks. It would help if you always eat healthily and also sleep properly to maintain a well-running life.


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Country music queen Loretta Lynn has been booked into the Johnny Mercer Theatre for a show on Oct. 6; on Oct. 4, comedian Eddie Griffin performs. Other new Savannah Civic Center bookings include rapper T.I. and Friends (Aug. 15 in the Martin Luther King Arena), comedian Mike Epps (Nov. 9) and the return of singer/songwriter Corey Smith (Sept. 5).
Tickets for Lynn go on sale July 26 at etix.com; Griffin tickets will be available July 29. All other tickets are on sale now.


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Psychiatry Billing
Billing Advantage helps psychiatry practices across the United States maximize profit, maintain organization, and analyze services rendered through psychiatry billing services. Learn more about our individualized billing solutions and whether or not our services are right for your practice below.
Why Choose Billing Advantage for Psychiatry Billing?
Billing Advantage grew out of our own psychotherapy practice. Donna Whipple and Rick Kaufman, the owners and founders of Billing Advantage, are both therapists. Donna is a psychologist, and Rick is a social worker. We run a 24-clinician group practice called Psychotherapy Associates of North Reading. Because of this, we are uniquely positioned to understand the needs of mental health practices.
We are very familiar with the intricacies of this type of billing, including carve-outs for mental health services, authorization requirements, confidentiality concerns, etc.
Also, as business owners of a psychiatry practice, we understand first hand the financial requirements of getting claims paid in a timely manner. That's why we work with you to ensure that there are efficient systems to get all the claims submitted in a timely manner and to handle and issues that arise that could delay payment.
We allow you and your clinicians to concentrate on the clinical work while we take care of making sure that you get paid for your work.
Psychiatry Billing Software
Whether you hire direct or outside your psychiatry office, psychiatry billing software can help with operations management, from patient scheduling to the SOAP notes process, which are in-house procedures. However, when it comes to coding and billing, there should be less reliance on software and more hands-on monitoring. After all, software is prone to certain malfunctions and security risks.
Billing Advantage uses Kareo software, through which all information and reports are available 24/7 to your practice. No matter which method of data exchange you prefer, your patient and clinic data is always secure. You are also ensured support from a live specialist who oversees the important details that a software program alone can miss.
How Much Does Psychiatry Billing Service Cost?
Improper documentation and outdated psychiatric billing procedures can result in thousands of dollars lost or fined. Begin streamlining your psychiatry practice billing and maximizing revenue with help from Billing Advantage.
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29. Because, therefore, lying heretics find not in the books of the New Testament any p. 495 precedents of lying which are meet to be imitated, they esteem themselves to be most copious in their disputation wherein they opine that it is right to lie, when from the old prophetical books, because it doth not appear therein, save to the few who understand, to what must be referred the significative sayings and doings which as such be true, they seem to themselves to find out and allege many that be lies. But desiring to have, wherewith they may defend themselves, precedents of deceit seemingly meet to be imitated, they deceive themselves, and "their iniquity lieth unto itself." 2439 Those persons, however, of whom it is not there to be believed that they wished to prophesy, if in doing or saying they feigned aught with will of deceiving, however it may be that from the very things also which they did or said somewhat prophetical may be shapen out, being by His omnipotence afore deposited therein as a seed and pre-disposed, Who knoweth how to turn to good account even the ill-deeds of men, yet as far as regards the persons themselves, without doubt they lied. But they ought not to be esteemed meet for imitation simply for that they are found in those books which are deservedly called holy and divine: for those books contain the record of both the ill deeds and the good deeds of men; the one to be eschewed, the other to be followed after: and some are so put, that upon them is also sentence passed; some, with no judgment there expressed, are left permitted for us to judge of: because it was meet that we should not only be nourished by that which is plain, but exercised by that which is obscure.
Ps. 26:0, Ps. 12:0Ps. 26 (Heb. xxvii), 12. "Mentitur eorum iniquitas sibi." LXX. ἐψεύσατο ἡ ἀδικία ἑαυτῇ. Heb. and E.V. "And such as breathe out cruelty."


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Fans of This Is Us are still recovering from the Tuesday, February 21 episode of the show in which Randall's father William passed away. Although everyone knew it was coming, the powerful episode made it that much more emotional, and many fans are still not happy that it means saying goodbye to the wonderfully talented Ron Cephas Jones on the series.
Knowing that the "Memphis" episode would impact fans so greatly, creator Dan Fogelman revealed the note he attached to the script and said don't worry about never seeing William again.
"Here's the note I wrote for the cast and crew at end of script for tonight's episode. Here it is for our great fans," Fogelman captioned the tweet with the note which read: "A note to the reader from Dan, and particularly to Mr. Ron Cephas Jones: It's never easy writing the death scene of one of your favorite characters (and actors). I hope we've done you proud – you certainly always deliver for us. And if anyone is extra sad about this ending, I'd urge you to remember the words of a wise young actor name Justin Hartley who once said: People will die in our lives, people that we love. But it's kind of beautiful if you think about, the fact that just because someone died, it doesn't mean they're not still in the painting."
Fogelman also revealed that, although fans grew attached to William, they couldn't change the plan to kill the character, "It would be very easy for us to make the decision to keep William alive just because people love him so much. I love the actor so much, and the character. But you're right, it didn't feel truthful for this character and the purpose he was meant to serve in this story in the present day." He added, "It's always hard. It's especially hard with a great guy like Ron and a tremendous actor, but as I said in the note that I wrote at the end of the script: Just because these characters in the show die in the present day doesn't mean they don't remain a part of the show. When Game of Thrones beheads somebody, it's hard to keep them completely alive in the story. We have a slightly different narrative structure, so it allows William to remain a part of things."
In fact, William will be in next week's episode. "He's going to remain a big part of the show. He's going to remain a substantial part of the series. How many? And when? we're still figuring that all out."


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Really? John Boehner Wants to Lecture Us on How Government Works?
In a mind-blowing display of dissociation, John Boehner said on Tuesday, "The president said today if there's unconditional surrender by Republicans, he'll sit down and talk to us . . . That's not the way our government works." (Emphasis mine).
When I finished cleaning up the coffee that I spit on my computer screen while reading that quote, it occurred to me, calmly, rationally (well, between primal screams, that is) that Boehner is probably not the best one to be lecturing the American public about how government works; it's like getting relationship counseling from a serial killer. In fact, let's talk a little bit about that whole "give us everything we want or we'll detonate the bomb that blows up the economy" thing.
Here's a lesson in how government works, how to attain political goals, in two words, well, six, actually: Win elections. Become the majority party.
Boehner has what appears to be a desperate desire to hold on to his Speaker position; nothing else accounts for the reason why a seasoned politician, which he is, would make such bone-headed moves. He may have a theory that the tea party caucus will allow him to remain House Speaker if he backs them up on this lunacy, but in practice, Boehner is trying to make wagers with really unstable people who are stuck on non-negotiable; he's trying to trust people who are intrinsically untrustworthy. And while he's going through all these machinations and all this crazy-making and all this posturing about "compromise" and "negotiation," the majority of the American public is watching him, drop-jawed and mystified.
In the movie My Cousin Vinny, Judge Chamberlain Haller told an inexperienced but stubborn Vinny,"Once again, the communication process has broken down between us. It appears to me that you want to skip the arraignment process, go directly to trial, skip that, and get a dismissal. Well, I'm not about to revamp the entire judicial process just because you find yourself in the unique position of defending clients who say they didn't do it."
That little exchange resonated. After all, substitute a few words, and you have the Republican agenda, in a nutshell: "Once again, the communication process has broken down between us. It appears that you want to skip the election process, go directly to presiding, skip that, and control the entire damn government. Well, I'm not about to revamp the entire electoral system just because you find yourself in the unique position of wanting things you don't have the power to obtain."
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The Senate has votedfor a "clean" continuing resolution, the funding of the government without Obamacare strings attached. The President will sign it. But the hold-up is the House of Representatives (or, as the President put it, a minority of the minority party in the House) and, of course, House Speaker John Boehner. John Boehner is being led by the tea party caucus in the House, and because he's in the grip of the demented fringe, for whatever reason, Boehner refuses to bring a clean CR to the floor for a vote. He says the Republican votes aren't there, but won't allow a vote to prove it. (Call me crazy, but isn't voting on stuff and majorities ruling and all of that part of the government working thing?) But in Boehner's mind, simply allowing a floor vote on the clean CR – whether it would pass or not – would be an "unconditional surrender." In fact, 22 Republicans have indicated they would vote for an Obamacare-free clean CR if it were put to a floor vote. Boehner refuses.
So here we are, back to Boehner's version of how government works. In the la-la land where he resides, government by the people and for the people means a few wackos in the nation's minority party get to upend legitimate laws, stall the economy while they work through their personal vendettas, threaten global calamity, and argue internally over what this battle is even about. For the rest of us, government by the people and for the people means that if Republicans want to make sweeping changes, they need to win a presidential election (they lost – big-time – twice), take control of the Senate (they won't), keep control of the House (they probably won't), and follow the rules that were put in place specifically to prohibit a minority party from being able to take that which they are incapable of attaining through normal electoral channels.
[/dc]I[/dc]f John Boehner had the slightest clue about how the government works, he'd listen to the American people, who overwhelmingly reject the Republicans' reckless approach to getting their way. If he cared even remotely about how the government works, he'd bring the clean CR to a floor vote and let it shake out. His completely unhinged position makes me wonder if he owes money to a loan shark and this is the payment in lieu of cash, or if somebody has pictures involving him and, I don't know, goats or something.
Honestly, little else makes any sense at all.
Julie Driscoll
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In today's blog about the 10 important things to consider when getting a moving quote, we will be discussing the importance of the American Moving & Storage Association. Before you hire a moving company to carry out your move, you should always check to see if they are a member of the A.M.S.A. This is another simple but important step toward making sure your move is handled with the utmost quality and care.
The American Moving & Storage Association was established in 1936 as a non-profit trade association and it consists of more than 4,000 local and out-of-state movers. It is our recommendation that you only hire a mover that is an A.M.S.A. member, in an effort to avoid dealing with disreputable moving companies. There are a couple of different ways you can check to see if your mover is A.M.S.A. certified. Most companies who are A.M.S.A. members will have a badge posted on their website indicating their membership. The most fool-proof way to check their status however, is to visit the A.M.S.A. website and view their list of ProMovers.
The A.M.S.A. puts all of its members through a secure screening process at either the state or federal level, and they coordinate with the Better Business Bureau as well. The A.M.S.A. also has its own code of ethics that each member is sworn in under, to ensure they operate in a professional manner. For all of its interstate members, the A.M.S.A has a secondary membership program and they are subject to annual background checks. You can rest assured that if the mover you are in contact with is A.M.S.A. certified, that they are safe, reliable and will go the extra mile to meet all of your moving and storage needs.
Simply put, the A.M.S.A. can act as a safety net of sorts for you and your family while you plan your next move. Of course you should still conduct your own research when hiring a mover, but by choosing a mover that is an A.M.S.A. member, you eliminate a lot of the big questions about experience, performance and fair business practices. For more information about the American Moving & Storage Association or to look up any of their members, visit moving.org today.


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Link Between Sleep and Weight Loss
You've been in the battle of the bulge for years, fighting to reach your ideal weight and shed those pounds that just keep creeping up. You might feel like you're on the right track for a little while, but that extra weight always comes back. Eating a balanced diet and staying active aren't enough. If you really want to lose weight and keep it off, you need to take a lesson from Sleeping Beauty. Get more sleep.
How Sleeping More Can Help with Weight Loss
You've tried everything else such as the fad diets, extreme fitness, diet pills, and supplements. It's hard to believe that something as simple as sleep could be the key to unlocking the body you have always wanted. According to Women's Health Magazine, there are numerous advantages when it comes to getting more sleep.
When you sleep more, your body's metabolism actually works more efficiently, burning more calories and cutting down the storage of fat in your body. You'll also find that you are less likely to indulge in additional snacking if you hit the sack at a reasonable time. Go to bed and you won't give into cravings. Studies have even shown that a lack of sleep affects your brain functioning and makes it more difficult to resist temptation when faced with poor choices in eating.
Your Body Needs Sleep
The bottom line is sleep is good for your body. There's a reason that you start to wind down like a toy running on low batteries. The human body is an amazing, complex system and all of your internal systems are working hard every day. Give it the rest that it needs and you'll have a chance to recharge, enabling your body to function at optimal levels. That includes burning up calories so that your weight doesn't go out of control.
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, results from a recent study recommend seven to nine hours of sleep on a regular basis. To determine what is best for you, pay attention to what your body is telling you. If you're having a hard time staying awake while you are driving, you're nodding off at your desk, or you feel lethargic all the time, adjust the amount of sleep that you get each night. Experiment until you find that magic number that makes you feel well-rested and energized when you wake up.
How to Establish a Sleep Routine
You've been so busy watching what you eat and getting the allotted amount of exercise on a daily basis. Now it's time to devote the same attention to your sleep schedule. Set up a routine that works for you and stick with it. Stay away from late night snacks, alcohol, and caffeine before bedtime or you may sabotage your efforts. Do something relaxing each night before it's time to turn in. Make sure your room is dark and cool. Make sleep a priority and you'll find that it is easier to achieve the weight that you want when combined with a healthy lifestyle.


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RRRRrrrr…Did you hear that? Something new is lurking in halls of Minecraft...They seem like the same old zombies, but there are more of them…and…wait a second…NAZI ZOMBIES? Inspired by the mini-game from the world's most popular FPS is zombicraft, introducing to the world of dungeons and imagination an exciting new world that pits you and your server against wave after wave of increasingly difficult battles.
But if you haven't don't worry. The halls of this massive castle are loaded with weapons, and enable you to change them at any time for a random new weapon to slay the hordes of snarling undead. The mod introduces many new mechanics and weapons not yet seen in the world of Minecraft to help the player halt this new threat, from machineguns to flamethrowers. The addictive game play is a mix of old and new, putting the player in mind of classic Doom and the latest installments of Call of Duty, all in the charming pixels we've come to love. The mod also keeps track of your high score, putting a competitive edge between you and your friends as you combat to who can claim the title as Master of the Undead.
So pack your med-kits and remember to shoot for the head. The nazi-zombies are rising and waiting to see if you have what it takes to survive this new challenge. And I suppose I should mention that they brought their creepers too.
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Putting the Green in Green Mountain State Skiing and Snowboarding
Vermont has long been a leader in the "Green Movement" by promoting best practices regarding the environment. That same ideology is a guiding force throughout the state's ski industry. Efficiency is a top priority in the design and implementation of everything from snowmaking and equipment to the utensils in base lodge eateries.
No state is more cognizant of minimizing its impact on the environment, and Vermont's resorts help set the bar high with their never-ending effort to shrink their carbon "boot-print."
Bromley puts the "Green" in the Green Mountains with their strong commitment to change. Since 2000, Bromley has adopted almost every available energy efficiency technology in snowmaking. They have also completed a total of 27 projects resort-wide in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont - winning us their Energy Leadership Award in 2017. Efficiency efforts continued this season with an upgraded snowmaking pump-house system with new, state-of-the-art VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) motors. Bromley didn't stop just on the slopes - they will also continue their quest to decrease food trash in the base lodge by adding staff to the composting station. These employees will work to sort and remove all compostable food waste.
Killington is the home of Cow Power, with over 1 million kilowatt hours annually coming from Vermont dairy cows, specifically their waste. In addition to supporting local farms and harvesting methane gas, Killington continues to invest heavily in solar power, including onsite AllEarth Solar tracker and four offsite solar farms. These two projects produce enough solar energy to run all the lifts at Killington Resort and Pico Mountain for the entire season, helping to keep one of Vermont's greenest resorts sustainable.
Mad River Glen strives to maintain the current infrastructure, minimize environmental impact and stay true to the Co-op's vision of maintaining the area's unique character. The philosophy is to protect and preserve the unique ski experience, putting an emphasis on the mountain, not development. The philosophy can be traced to Mad River's founder Roland Palmedo who believed that "…a ski area is not just a place of business, a mountain amusement park, as it were. Instead it is a winter community whose members, both skiers and area personnel are dedicated to the enjoyment of the sport."
Stratton is dedicated to year-round environmental efficiency in every aspect of operations. With construction of the new Snow Bowl lift, Stratton has reclaimed areas back to their natural state, adding acreage to the 1,500 already protected in conservation easements. Stratton will now offer straws by request only and feature a bamboo option instead of plastic. This season, retail shops will be switching to bags made of 100 percent recycled paper. Stratton's indoor tennis courts have been outfitted with 47 new LED light fixtures complete with motion sensors, improving lighting for players as well as saving 18,900kWH and 18,500 pounds of carbon annually. In January, Stratton was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for composting and recycling, which has diverted over 50 tons of waste since 2014. Stratton is also the only organization in Vermont to be recognized as an EPA WasteWise partner and one of three to have joined the NSAA Climate Challenge.
This year energy consumption is expected to be much lower compared to past years as a result of the investment in automation upgrades to the snowmaking system, along with ongoing initiatives to improve the resort facilities and operations.
Okemo continues to reduce, reuse and recycle. Recent upgrades in snowmaking have made Okemo more efficient at making snow – resulting in better coverage on the trails. Okemo's newest Prinoth grooming machines are equipped with a Caterpillar 400 horsepower, tier 4 engine that meets all the new federal emissions standards with more fuel efficiency and an increase in horsepower compared to the previous model. Okemo continues to focus on reduced-power-consumption and energy-efficiency projects and is working closely with Efficiency Vermont. Okemo was recognized recently by Efficiency Vermont for continuous engagement and persistent commitment from its management team. Six projects were completed between 2017 and 2018 with an estimated annual savings of $212,000 (Jackson Gore HVAC controls, refrigeration and LED upgrades in multiple buildings). 32 projects have been completed since 2001.
Since the 1970's, Smugglers' has been a leader in environmental stewardship. Operating a mountainside village of this scale in addition to 1,200 acres of alpine terrain requires constant attention to and implementation of sustainable practices. Smugglers' maintains the Five Star status in energy efficiency in residential construction, wildlife, and habitat protection with ongoing tracking of both the Bicknell's thrush and black bear populations, and operation of the Living Machine treatment facility using natural biological processes to treat a significant portion of the Resort's wastewater. Through extensive reuse, recycle, and composting efforts in place, lunch service for the Resort's daily ski and snowboard children's camp programs is trash-free. On the mountain, the snowmaking system has reduced diesel consumption by two thirds thanks to a 100% upgrade in the snow gun fleet. Smugglers' is the first resort in Vermont recognized as an Environmental Leader by the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership program, reflecting Smugglers' comprehensive environmental management program focused on compliance and minimization of environmental impacts. smuggs.com/environment
New ownership has invested in a more sustainable model for Magic which includes investment in equipment and practices which will reduce the ski area's carbon footprint while making Magic more efficient to operate over the long-term. Magic has invested in over 50 new energy efficient snowmaking guns and is the only ski area 100% powered with variable frequency drives for its snowmaking pumps reducing energy consumption for every inch of blown snow. Magic reduced its energy bill by 50% while making more snow last year and further improvements to snowmaking pipe and a switch from primarily diesel compressors to electric compressors last season has further reduced its energy consumption and expense, as well as resulted in cleaner air. The lodge was also re-insulated with the latest spray foam technology which further reduces heat loss. LED lights have replaced older lighting and air vents have been relocated to reduce further loss of heat in the cafeteria area. Part of being in a local community means being a responsible member of that community; keeping Vermont green and clean is part of our collective mission.
With the opening of our brand new $22 million Carinthia Base Lodge, Mount Snow is saying goodbye to single use plastic in its two new bars, sit-down restaurant, and multi-station made-to-order dining area. This new lodge will serve as a test site for this new initiative that we plan on rolling out to the rest of the resort in the coming years. Back up on the mountain, thanks to our ongoing partnership with Efficiency Vermont, Mount Snow has been able to upgrade its entire fleet of 948 snow guns to 100% low-e technology, yielding the opportunity to make more snow than ever before, all while using less energy. It's a win-win!
Sugarbush has been part of the NSAA Climate Challenge since 2011, a voluntary program aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. New this season, Sugarbush has replaced plastic straws with paper straws. Sugarbush is also in a long-term partnership with Green Lantern Capital of Waterbury, to support the development of 2.5 megawatts of clean, renewable solar energy. As of early 2017, five 500-kilowatt arrays - in Poultney, Brandon, New Haven, Guilford, and Wells River - are fully operational and plugged into Green Mountain Power's electrical grid. In addition, Sugarbush also has a number of other green initiatives including energy-efficient snowmaking, composting/recycling policy, Tesla charging stations and a bio-diesel policy for off-road vehicles. The resort also works closely with the Mad Bus, the Mad River Valley's free seasonal bus service.
Bolton Valley is the first ski resort in Vermont to implement wind power as an energy source. Bolton also reduces diesel and electric power consumption in snowmaking with HKD snowguns and SMI fan guns and reduces fossil fuel consumption for heating the base lodge with Magnum Countryside pellet stoves. Additionally, all used cooking oil is donated to the Alternative Fuel Foundation. Bolton Valley is also an advocate for recycling, safe snowmelt, environmental towel programs and more. https://www.boltonvalley.com/about-us/environmental-initiatives