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The Garden
Live version, from Sept. 9, 2012, Bristow, Va., show.
Background and Commentary
"The Garden" comes at "11 o'clock" on the Clockwork Angels clock, and relates to the hieroglyphic rune for earth.
Neil says the piece moved everyone in the studio to tears when the classical orchestration was recorded. "One very special aspect of this project is the lush and exotic string arrangements, by David Campbell. One January afternoon at Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood, I stood in the control room listening while the strings were being recorded. It occurred to me that all songwriters should experience the sensual delight of hearing their songs performed by an accomplished string section. For example, when these virtuoso artists on violin, viola, cello, and double-bass executed David's plangent orchestration for 'The Garden,' there was not a dry eye in the studio."
"For me, 'The Garden' was a major step forward as a songwriter and as a singer. I've always wanted to do that kind of song where the melody was the thing that made it conect with you, that gave it resonance, where the voice kind of comes out of the soundscape and delivers the story to you in a heartfelt way. To achieve that without it being schmaltzy or feeling forced, and with the music around the voice to be very relaxed, I think can only come from years of playing and from confidence. It's a confidence that maybe we did not have 10 years ago, but certainly that confidence comes through as the song goes trough its various changes, which are many, but yet they come at you easily. To me it's one of my proudest moments as a songwriter in my entire career."—Geddy in Classic Rock video interview included in Clocwork Angels fanpack promotion
Alex in a Metal Express Radio interview calls the final note in the piece a poignant end to the story. "We put down keyboard, sample strings, and we really liked the piece. But we thought, rather than use sampled strings we'd bring in a real orchestra and Geddy and I were the catalysts for that. He`s a real sucker for those sorts of things. We decided to bring the strings in and David Campbell did a great job on the arrangement. That really tugs at your heart. I think there's something that's really classic about that arrangement and really heartfelt. The song works really well as a closer, the final chapter of the story. That single cello note at the very end is very poignant."
In the same interview, Alex says the solo in the piece and in "Clockwork Angels" are among his favorites of all time, yet they were almost throwaways. "Geddy went away for a few days, so I continued working and filling things in a little bit and I threw down a couple of solos in just a few takes and that was it. The thing is that after a while they kind of grow on you and you don't think about them when you're doing them as they were so natural and spontaneous. So, those solos were two throwaways that I did very early on, before those songs were really fully developed. With me, when I don't think too much about what I'm doing, that's when I tend to do my best work."
Dave Everley of Classic Rock calls the ringing chords of the piece "a suitably stately finale to the whole show."
"A pastoral delight that comes over you like a daydream. Graceful and buoyant acoustics, tasteful orchestration, and Lee singing in a simple, unaffected style make up the bedrock of The Garden. Peart joins in on a second verse, laying down a soft shuffle, and even when he appears to be doing very little, his sense of composition and movement has a profound impact. His patterns are so natural that it's almost as if the sticks breezed into his hands and started playing him. After a spellbindingly romantic piano interlude, Lifeson reaches in and pulls out a multi-dimensional guitar solo, one which recalls the mysterious epiphanies from Limelight. There's a certain melancholy quality to his phrasing, as is he's pausing briefly to look behind his shoulder. By the end, he's rejoined his bandmates and the three march off intrepidly together. They don't dwell in the moment – there's no needlessly showy flourishes or building the crescendo up as "epic" – but the further away they get the more it becomes apparent that the spell they've cast and the resonance of Clockwork Angels will linger on."—Joe Bosso, MusicRadar
And so to the finale, and with 'The Garden' we are thankfully back to classic Rush as the acoustic guitar re-emerges for some of that stonking pop-prog they defined so many years ago. The song builds into this glorious mesh of pleasing guitars and a giant wall of those strings that have littered the album, quietly propping up the background but now taking centre stage for themselves in one last hurrah. "—Dominic Hemy, The Digital Fix
"'The Garden' closes the journey, with another almost laughably epic flourish (although the epic surge is undermined by sorta like the hangover of the epic, in the final strained strains). It's a chilling finale, supposed to give hope, but more about how the (aforementioned) idea of Candide's garden . . . in the final analysis what else have you got? It's all very Zen-like as is the musical accompaniment which oscillates between operating room anesthesia drone and heavy metal drone."—Martin Popoff, BraveWords
"The final song on the album is the masterpiece of the entire thing. 'The Garden' is a 24 carat epic. The gentle, acoustic opening—which reminded me of 'The Sphere,' the final part of 'Hemispheres'—is only the beginning of a song that builds into a string-driven thing of sumptuous beauty. A piano echoes a loneliness and maybe hints at a sad end to the journey but, in any case, this is a moving and majestic way to end what is bound to become a Rush classic."—Rob Palladino, Audio Times
LONG AGO I READ A STORY FROM ANOTHER TIMELINE about a character named Candide. He also survived a harrowing series of misadventures and tragedies, then settled on a farm near Constantinople. Listening to a philosophical rant, Candide replied, "That is all very well, but now we must tend our garden."
I have now arrived at that point in my own story. There is a metaphorical garden in the acts and attitudes of a person's life, and the treasures of that garden are love and respect. I have come to realize that the gathering of love and respect – from others and for myself – has been the real quest of my life.
"Now we must tend our garden."
In this one of many possible worlds, all for the best, or some bizarre test?
It is what it is – and whatever
Time is still the infinite jest
The arrow files when you dream, the hours tick away – the cells tick away
The Watchmaker keeps to his schemes
The hours tick away – they tick away
The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect
So hard to earn, so easily burned
In the fullness of time
A garden to nurture and protect
In the rise and the set of the sun
'Til the stars go spinning – spinning 'round the night
It is what it is – and forever
Each moment a memory in flight
The arrow flies while you breathe, the hours tick away – the cells tick away
The Watchmaker has time up his sleeve
The hours tick away – they tick away
The treasure of a life is a measure of love and respect
The way you live, the gifts that you give
In the fullness of time
Its the only return that you expect
The future disappears into memory
With only a moment between
Forever dwells in that moment
Hope is what remains to be seen
From Ultimate Guitar.
This is my first tab. I noticed "The Garden" wasn't on here [Ultimate Guitar] yet and hope this will spark a more accurate tab to come. Feel free to make some improvements.
This intro part may be on bass but here's a similar version for guitar.
F D#sus2 A#m F
Starts at "The measure of a life, is a measure of love and respect."
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One of the things about being in business that I have noticed is that if you have a business like mine, your business has to evolve with you. It is an expression of your energy and creativity in the world.
When you change, your business has to change too, otherwise it becomes stuck.
This is where I am at now.
In February 2012, I shut down my business as I waited here in New Zealand to hear about the outcome of my business visa (I am originally from the UK and was seeking to emigrate here.) I was not allowed to work during this five month period because of visa restrictions.
Taking this time out allowed me to go deeply into my dark night of the soul, into the most painful period of my life yet.
Letting go of family
The dark night of the soul happened for a number of reasons.
I grew up in a deeply dysfunctional family which was abusive in a number of ways. The thing about living with abuse from a number of people for a very long period of time is that you often don't know you are. You come up with excuses for the behaviour. You learn to tiptoe through the world, trying not to make other people angry. You know that you have issues with self esteem, co-dependence and sex and being out in the world close to other people. But you think you must have been born that way. Gradually it dawned on me that this was not the way I wanted to live anymore. I didn't want to be in my family of origin anymore.
I also could not work at the time, and I knew in my heart that I belonged here in New Zealand, yet I did not believe I would get the visa or that they would let me stay. My whole family emigrated to New Zealand without me when I was 18. I went through the pain of having been left behind. And now here I was ten years later, having to fight the immigration authorities at every step of the way who challenged my business and whether it merited being granted a visa for.
My heart broke. I felt homeless, countryless, familyless and unemployed for five months.
I went so deep and dark into it that I was afraid I would not come back. My grief was such that I didn't want to continue living anymore.
When I came through, I had a new country, I had no family but I was free, and I got my work back.
But not being the same person as I was before, the work and the website felt like it belonged to someone else.
I am not Anna Conlan anymore
We all change throughout life because of the things that happen to us.
My change was represented rather beautifully by a name change that happened in late 2011.
I changed my name from Anna Conlan (the name I was born with) to Anna Sayce, which was my grandmother's maiden name.
This change came about BEFORE I realised that I could stay in New Zealand by getting a business visa.
I thought I would need to train as a teacher and work in my business on the side, in order to be able to stay permanently in New Zealand. I wanted to keep the teaching profession (that I thankfully never needed to go into) separate from my website. In teaching I would be Anna Sayce and on my website I would be Anna Conlan.
Now I am fully letting go of Anna Conlan.
She broke apart some time in the middle of 2012 and Anna Sayce was born.
I will spend the next few months adapting my website to reflect who I am now – humbled, kinder to myself, free of abusive attachments, and more space in my heart as a result.

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'I can tell he's getting really weirded out'
Sex IRL is a series by babe dedicated to detailing the ups, downs and in-betweens of real girls' sex lives. It's unfiltered, graphic and, most importantly, real. This week, a 23-year-old grad student who loves consensual non-consent play. 23, straight-ish, Oregon.
11AM: I'm sitting in the library and I'm bored. Already regretting the decision to take on an additional 30 grand's worth of debt, I don't know why I bothered with grad school.
I'm idly swiping through undergrad Tinders but can't bring myself to fuck around with someone three years younger and infinitely more immature.
2PM: I get lunch with a friend, she tells me she's moving in with her boyfriend of 3 months, I don't even have the energy to pretend to care. I brazenly swipe while she's talking. I flick through 10 of my usual type of Berniecrat softboy.
2:30PM: I settle on a guy that's my age, and looks vaguely put together, and decide he might be worth a shot. We make plans to meet up the next day in a trashy bar, I'm not expecting anything life-changing.
8:30PM: I'm writing a paper and I can barely stay awake. I make myself a strong coffee and try masturbating to take my mind off the tedious work. I can't finish, so I give up and try studying again.
11PM: I fall asleep in the middle of a pile of books.
8AM: I wake up tired and grumpy. I throw the books from last night off my bed, I can't even think about studying.
11AM: I'm bizarrely excited for the date tonight, it's been awhile since I've had sex and I was starting to think I'd never want to again. It's not that I don't like hooking up with random guys, I just get bored of the vanilla sex that comes with fucking someone new. I want someone I trust to completely dominate me and I don't feel comfortable asking a stranger for the shit that really gets me off.
3PM: I'm back in the library killing time. I think about going to the bathroom to masturbate again, but they're gross and I'm worried it'll kill my desire for tonight.
6PM: I'm looking in my fridge and I have nothing. I'll just save myself for the date, hopefully he'll buy me more than just drinks.
8PM: I get a text from Tinder guy, he's running late. So much for put together. I sit at the bar and get a white wine.
9PM: As I'm about to leave, he shows up out of breath and incredibly apologetic. I'm tempted to go home and drown my sorrows, but get the nagging sense I should make an effort because I don't know when I'll next feel like having sex.
10PM: I'm now wasted. We got fries but I felt weird eating them all in front of him, so I just picked around the edges as the bottom shelf wine went straight to my head. He's telling me about his hometown, but I'm tuned the fuck out, trying to work out how big I think his dick is.
10:15PM: He worked out that I wasn't paying attention to anything he was saying. He's trying to engage me, so I kiss him before I have to answer any of his questions.
10:45PM: We're in a cab aggressively making out. He's biting my neck and I feel jolts of excitement run between my legs. I whisper harder and he obliges. I savor the pain.
11PM: We're back at his. I'm grateful that I've managed to find a 23 year old that lives alone. His place is ok for a guy's, but nothing to write home about. He throws me up against the wall as soon as we get through the door. I tell him to be be rough with me, to throw me around and he's a little too happy to oblige. He picks me up and throws me on the bed but before he continues, I tell him to stop.
This is the hard part for me. I hate bringing it up, but I hate unsatisfying sex even more.
I tell him frankly that I want to be treated like shit. That I want to tell him no, to beg him, to plead for him to stop and that I want him to carry on anyway. I never know how people will react when I tell them about my rape fantasies, even saying the word rape seems to make most guys run for the hills. Tinder guy is quiet as he takes it all in. I tell him if he doesn't feel comfortable, I can just leave.
After an excruciating silence that can't have been longer than 30 seconds but feels like an eternity, he said he thinks he can do it. We agree a safe word and I promise him I know what I'm getting into.
12AM: Over the course of half an hour, we've escalated from light choking while he fucks me from behind, to full on non-consent play. I beg him to stop while he carries on fucking me harder and harder. I dig my nails into his back with tears in my eyes and whisper that I want to go home.
I can tell he's getting really weirded out and wants to stop. He cums in my hair after I told him not to. Afterwards, we lie next to each other and make weird small talk. I can tell he thinks I'm fucked up but is just being polite. I don't care. I had a great time.
2AM: He finally falls asleep and I wriggle out from under his arm, I slip my dress over my shoulders and stuff my panties into my bag. I call an Uber as I'm going down the stairs to his building. In the Uber, I think about if other people tell their one night stands about their rape fantasies. I doubt it. What kind of person even likes that stuff? But I just can't help myself.
1PM: I have lunch with my mom. We've never been that close and I feel like she just comes to visit me so she doesn't have to spend time with my dad. She tells me about my friend from home who just got engaged. I down my drink.
3PM: I'm in a terrible mood and I can tell I'm pissing off the girls I'm studying with. I storm out of the library. I just want to be alone.
6PM: I'm in bed swiping again, but no-one looks worth the effort. I think about texting Tinder guy from last night, but I'm embarrassed. I wonder if he told anyone about me.
2PM: My mind is wandering in a lecture. I'm supposed to be thinking about Japanese calligraphy in the Heian period, but I'm thinking about my ex. We went out for two years before he finally decided that he would rather fuck sorority girls than be an adult. At the time I told him it was his loss, but now I'm not sure.
7:15PM: I'm drinking wine and watching Master of None. My roommate asked me to meet her and some friends downtown, but I can't really deal with other people tonight.
9PM: I masturbate to the thought of being pushed up against a wall in an alleyway and being groped. I think there's something wrong with me.
11:15PM I fall asleep writing the title of a research paper.
11AM: I think I'm depressed. I've blown off plans every day this week. I just can't deal with other human beings. I can't even bring myself to get out of bed.
1PM: I force myself to go for a run and come back freezing cold. I turn the shower up to the hottest it goes and force myself to stand under it as it scalds me. I feel good.
8PM: I've been bullied into meeting people for drinks. It's a Friday after all so I feel like I can't say no without people wondering if there's something wrong. I'm bored.
10PM: I'm drunk and tired of small talk. I want to be fucked. I make eyes at a moron in a Patagonia fleece with an exceptional jawline. He looks too young to be in here. I want him.
11PM: He's back at my house and going down on me. He's been down there for about 20 minutes and I'm feeling nothing. I didn't tell him what I really want so he's giving me standard issue white boy sex. Fingering, eating out, missionary, doggy, come too quickly, go to sleep. great.
3AM: I lie awake looking at him and feeling disgusted. I hate telling people what I really want, but I hate sex when it's not rough. I step outside my front door and light a cigarette.
8AM: I kick out vestboi and tell him I'll maybe see him around. He knows I won't.
3PM: I'm back in bed and I don't think I'm going to be leaving for the rest of the day. I consider making a doctors appointment to talk about my probable depression, but can't bring myself to dial the phone. I'm sure I'll be ok.
11PM: I didn't bother getting up today. I feel gross.
9AM: I would say I woke up, but that implies I achieved any kind of rest. My brain was racing all night and I think I maybe got a hour at most. I don't feel like eating.
2PM: I'm sitting in a park and reading The Bell Jar. Painfully aware of the fact that I'm a walking cliche. I'm not interesting. I'm not even that pretty. I wonder to myself what I could really offer anyone.
6PM: I decide enough is enough. I'm tired of feeling like this. I make an appointment with the campus therapist online. I feel like I need to do something.
8PM: I force myself to make lunches for the week to come and do laundry and all the other shit I've been neglecting for the last month. I call my ex. We arrange to go for lunch on Weds. I know it'll make my mom happy.
10PM: I go to the gym in my building and listen to a podcast while I do squats. The endorphins kick in and I fall asleep peacefully for the first time in weeks.
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Hyderabadi Marag Recipe is a spicy Mutton Soup dish made with bones of lamb. Served at weddings, this soup is very popular in Hyderabad.
This is typically served with the very famous bread known as Sheermal and Roomali Roti in marriages. No Hyderabadi marriage would be complete without this Hyderabadi Marag Recipe / Spicy Mutton Soup.
For more similar recipes try the following dishes
Hyderabadi Shikampuri Kabab Recipe
Hyderabadi Mutton Haleem Recipe
Unlike the any other side dish served along with the Indian Breads, this soup is very unique in itself. You will find most of the curries that get served with the rotis are quite dry. This Hyderabadi Marag recipe is more thin. It is not quite like the clear soup either. We can best describe it as a slightly thick soup.
Originating from Arabic cuisine, this Hyderabadi Marag recipe got introduced to the Indians by the Arabs. You will find a lot of Arabic influence in Hyderabadi cuisine. While the main ingredient and method would remain the same, there is a lot of spice addition to the dish.
You will find the Arabic Inspired dishes full of spices and with it's own local twist. A classic example would be the Harees Recipe. Our local counterpart would be the Hyderabadi Haleem Recipe. While the core ingredient and method remains same, there is an amazing infusion of local spices and touch. I am totally mesmerized by this amazing transformation of the dish.
Coming back to our Hyderabadi Marag recipe, the addition of cashew and almond paste makes this into a thick soup. And the taste simply the best.
The Marag tastes best with the tender meat that is attached to the bones of the lamb. The meat would just fall off the bones when you eat it. And that is what is totally delicious.
You can even marinate the mutton for few hours before cooking. I like to do that always. If you are short on time, you can totally skip this step and just ahead making the delicious Hyderabadi Marag recipe.
So let's get started with the Hyderabadi Marag Recipe, Spicy Mutton Soup Recipe
Hyderabadi Marag Recipe, Spicy Mutton Soup
- 500 gms bone in mutton
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 medium sized onion
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 inch stick cinnamon
- 2 cardamom
- 2 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp black pepper corns
- 1/2 tsp shahi jeera
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- 4 tbsp mint leaves
- 4 tbsp coriander leaves / cilantro
For the paste
- 1/4 cup cashew nuts
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 3 green chilli
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Soak the cashew nuts and almond for 1 hour. Peel the almonds. Grind the almonds, cashew nut, green chilli and coconut to a fine paste and set this paste aside.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and fry the onion till translucent. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell disappears.
- Add in the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, black pepper corns, shahi jeera and fry for few seconds.
- Mix in the mutton pieces now and fry till all the water from the mutton dries up and it is lightly browned.
- Mix in the coriander powder, turmeric powder and add 4 cups of water. Cook in the pressure cooker till the mutton is nice and tender.
- Once the pressure cooker cools down, add more water as per your preference and bring it to a boil.
- Now add in the mint leaves, coriander leaves, and the ground paste. Cook on low flame for about 10 minutes.
- Just before switching off, add the cream (if you are using it), stir well and remove from flame.
- Serve hot with Sheermal, Nan or any type of roti. Or enjoy as a hot soup.
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New study links common herbicides and antibiotic resistance
12 October 2018
A new study finds that bacteria develop antibiotic resistance up to 100,000 times faster when exposed to the world's most widely used herbicides, Roundup (glyphosate) and Kamba (dicamba) and antibiotics compared to without the herbicide.
A new study finds that bacteria develop antibiotic resistance up to 100,000 times faster when exposed to the world's most widely used herbicides, Roundup (glyphosate) and Kamba (dicamba) and antibiotics compared to without the herbicide.
This study adds to a growing body of evidence that herbicides used on a mass industrial scale, but not intended to be antibiotics, can have profound effects on bacteria, with potentially negative implications for medicine's ability to treat infectious diseases caused by bacteria, says University of Canterbury scientist Professor Jack Heinemann, one of the study's authors.
"The combination of chemicals to which bacteria are exposed in the modern environment should be addressed alongside antibiotic use if we are to preserve antibiotics in the long-term," he says.
An important finding of the new study was that even in cases where the herbicides increase the toxicity of antibiotics they also significantly increased the rate of antibiotic resistance, which the study's authors say could be contributing to the greater use of antibiotics in both agriculture and medicine.
Previously these researchers found that exposure to the herbicide products Roundup, Kamba and 2,4-D or the active ingredients alone most often increased resistance, but sometimes increased susceptibility of potential human pathogens such as Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli depending on the antibiotic.[1]
"We are inclined to think that when a drug or other chemical makes antibiotics more potent, that should be a good thing. But it also makes the antibiotic more effective at promoting resistance when the antibiotic is at lower concentrations, as we more often find in the environment" Professor Heinemann says.
"Such combinations can be like trying to put out the raging fire of antibiotic resistance with gasoline."
'Agrichemicals and antibiotics in combination increase antibiotic resistance evolution' was published online in the peer-reviewed journal PeerJ on 12 October and can be downloaded without charge from here: http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5801.
[1] Kurenbach, B., Marjoshi, D., Amabile-Cuevas, C.F., Ferguson, G.C., Godsoe, W., Gibson, P. and Heinemann, J.A. 2015. Sub-lethal exposure to commercial formulations of the herbicides dicamba, 2,4-D and glyphosate cause changes in antibiotic susceptibility in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Mbio 6, e00009-00015.
Kurenbach, B., Gibson, P.S., Hill, A.M., Bitzer, A.S., Silby, M.W., Godsoe, W. and Heinemann, J.A. 2017. Herbicide ingredients change Salmonella enterica sv. Typhimurium and Escherichia coli antibiotic responses. Microbiology 163, 1791-1801.
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Sandra Lee says she's cancer free
ALBANY – Sandra Lee is cancer free.
Lee, the Food Network star and partner of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, appeared on ABC's Good Morning America Tuesday, where she revealed her doctors say she is clear of breast cancer following a double mastectomy earlier this year.
She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March.
"Last time I came and I shared with you some very bad news," said Lee, who unveiled her original diagnosis on the ABC morning show. "But this time I'm coming to share with you that my doctors have said I'm cancer-free and I'm ready to go."
Lee, 49, shares a home with Cuomo in New Castle, Westchester County. The pair has been in a relationship since 2005.
After having a lumpectomy and a double-mastectomy by the end of May, Lee went back under the knife in August for an infection related to her original surgery. She remained hospitalized for several days.
This month, Lee's doctors cleared her of the disease. She said she celebrated the news by attending the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, where she was photographed walking the red carpet.
Lee said she has agreed to become an ambassador for Stand Up to Cancer, which raises funds for cancer research. She said she will also travel to San Francisco this weekend to cut the ribbon for a Susan G. Komen foundation walk.
Her Good Morning America interview was with Robin Roberts, a fellow cancer survivor.
Lee, who said her cancer was caught in the early stages, encouraged women in their 20s and 30s to undergo breast-cancer screenings.
"It's like a terrorist that lives inside of your body, and we're going to wait and see what it does?" Lee said. "We know what it's going to do."


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Brain Injury
Brain injury due to an accident can occur suddenly, and without warning. It could be a car accident while driving to the grocery store, a bicycle accident, or a blow to the head. In an instant, your life can be changed, forever.
With advances in medical technology, many people who would have died in the past are now surviving severe brain injuries. They will have a normal life expectancy but will require special care. At times the cost is astronomical: financially, socially and emotionally.
In some cases, brain injury accidents are caused by the negligent, reckless or careless conduct of others. In these circumstances, you are entitled to compensation for your injury, medical expenses, suffering, and current income loss due to your recovery time; or long-term care or future income loss that will be needed if returning to work is no longer possible.
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Sandbag has released new amendments for the Market Stability Reserve proposal, in advance of the ENVI committee deadline for amendments on the 11th December, and as the ITRE committee considers amendments already tabled (which you can read a summary of here).
The Commission proposal is necessary to return the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to relevance as a driver of emissions reductions in Europe. However, without further amendments, the Commission proposal will not prevent a price crash as hundreds of millions of allowances flood the market in the final years of Phase 3, delaying the effectiveness of the MSR for many years.
Sandbag is recommending amendments which would:
- Cancel backloaded allowances
- Cancel unallocated free allowances
- Start the MSR in 2017
- Calibrate the annual supply adjustments
Figure 1: Improvements to the stable functioning of the Emissions Trading Scheme using Sandbag's amendments
The Commission proposal, as it currently stands, fails to bring the oversupply of allowances on the market within the Commission's desired threshold until 2027, and risks ten years of near-zero carbon prices. As we show, such a delay will destabilise the European carbon market further, and leave the market unable to drive cost effective emission cuts planned for the 2030 climate and energy agreement.
It should further be noted that the Commission uses now obsolete projections for energy consumption and market evolution in the coming years (PDF). Under Sandbag projections, using current data, the Emissions Trading Scheme looks to remain an irrelevance for even longer, despite the Commission's proposal.
You can use Sandbag's interactive tool here to see how different amendments change the Reserve.
If you would like to meet with one of our policy analysts to discuss these recommendations, or to receive a copy of our MSR tool, which allows each policy to be modelled, please contact us. Policy analysts at Sandbag are also available to aid MEPs with amendment drafting.


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About Medtech College, Lexington
A provider of practical and supportive career training programs throughout the Southeast, Medtech College has established campuses throughout Georgia, Maryland, Virginia and even certain Midwestern locations.
At Medtech's Lexington, Kentucky campus, students may enroll in such programs as Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, and Medical Lab Technology.
In addition to providing a classroom learning environment where students get the chance to work closely with instructors, Medtech offers night courses for certain programs.
Medtech also offers one-on-one career coaching. Career counselors help students to assess career goals, define ways of meeting those goals and perfect interviewing, resume writing and networking skills. The career services division places students in externships as well, giving them a chance to work in their profession while still in school.
Career services' lifetime job-placement assistance also helps current students as well as Medtech graduates to find employment in their field.
If you're interested in attending Medtech, you may fill out an inquiry form on the website and an admissions counselor will contact you about enrolling. asexigames.1blogs.es
Federal financial aid is available to students who meet qualifications outlined by the Department of Education. Medtech financial aid counselors can also assist with the financial aid application process. Financial aid is available only to those in the diploma and degree programs who qualify.
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Medtech College, Lexington
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By Christina Rivers
Ultimately, it may be the salary cap, salary restructuring or just simply an assessment that the team needs to move on that decides Hines Ward\'s fate and whether he will remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers and retire as a member of the team. A lot of analysis around the league and media circles has gone into how, even if he were to remain with the team, he\'d be relegated to the position of a receiver on the special teams. The fact that Steelers fans love the play and service Ward has given to the Steelers has never been in doubt. The discussion, however, has divided fans into two very distinct groups; those who are begging the organization to keep him, and those who are saying \'good job, but it\'s time to go\'.
On Tuesday, Steelers Depot released an article that reacted to speculation by NFL.com reporter Jason Canfora. Canfora stands by his statements that Ward will not return to the Steelers roster unless the team first cuts him and then hires him back at the veteran minimum in pay. Comments ranged from, "Can't play forever. Time to go." to "Hines, love ya, but in reality, keeping you would not be the best move for the Steelers. This frees up room to keep Cotchery, a similar mold with more speed…assuming he's willing to stay." This group of Steelers fans seems to think that Ward\'s time to hang up his cleats in now.
Then there are die-hard Hines Ward fans who have sent a petition to the Steelers organization and the Rooneys via change.org. The petition letter reads:
It is very important to any member of the Steeler Nation that Hines Ward stay a part of the "family". He is a beloved person to all fans, the city of Pittsburgh and the Steelers. We have to let our voices be heard, so Hines Ward\'s home will be with the Steelers until he retires!
As of Feb. 15, the petition had received 2344 signatures, according to the site. Those who signed the petition feel that Ward is an asset the Steelers can\'t afford to lose.
The results of the petition, so far, don\'t live up to the words in the letter – that it is "very important to any member of the Steeler Nation" that Ward remain with the team, especially considering the enormity of the fan-base that the Steelers have.
The debate hasn\'t been heated, but has definitely caused mixed reactions among fans. There are valid arguments on both sides as to whether or not the Steelers organization should put Ward back on the roster in 2012 – even if it is just for one more season.
The question is: What will one more season do for Ward or the Steelers?
I am definitely a Hines Ward fan. He has out-performed every expectation I have ever had for him. He\'s personable, he\'s a champion and he has an overall attitude that makes me like him as a person, not just a player. Although I am not officially a part of the organization, I can see why the Steelers would be conflicted by any decisions regarding Ward\'s future. He\'s made his mark and most-definitely will be a future Hall-of-Fame player. Like many fans, I\'d love to see him around for another season. However, I am not sure that a single season will make any deeper of an impact on his life or on the overall strength of the Steelers\' team.
I\'ve never felt comfortable with open speculation about how the Steelers should operate their organization. They\'ve been very successful at finding players to fill necessary holes or deepen depth charts with effective hiring methods. I will disagree with one point that has been made, and it is that Jerricho Cotchery is in a better position to stay than Ward. Cotchery and Ward are similarly-styled players. Cotchery doesn\'t really have a shelf-life much different than Wards either. It may make sense to release both of them and hire a younger receiver.
While the fans debate each other over the necessity of Ward remaining with the team, the air they use to express their opinions may be wasted. Even if Ward isn\'t signed again for 2012, fans should remember that the Steelers want to win. They should also realize that at some point a player\'s career truly is over. Whether this is the case or not, fans will most likely keep up the debate until the official word is given.


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Merck Associate Director, Global Labeling Lead (REMOTE) in Pierre, South Dakota
Job Description
An amazing opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director, Global Labeling to join our Global Labeling Therapeutic Area. The purpose of this group is to drive labeling strategy and ensure high-quality and compliant labeling documents, which provide the safe and effective use of products for patients and healthcare providers globally.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and carry out the following:
Developing, maintaining, and implementing Core Labeling for assigned products in line with internal standards and guidelines
Developing, maintaining, and implementing US Labeling for assigned products in line with regulatory and internal standards and guidelines
Assisting with developing and maintaining Local Labeling for assigned products
Providing labeling expertise and guidance to teams while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines
Serving as regulatory labeling point of contact on global Regulatory Affairs sub-teams to ensure delivery of labeling documents that meet quality and compliance standards and regulatory labeling standards to support timely regulatory submissions for assigned products
Leading cross-functional teams to develop, review, and approve Core and Local Labeling documents
Providing information to Global Labeling Compliance, as needed, to support internal and external (i.e., Regulatory Authority) audits/inspections as a labeling subject matter expert
Evaluating risks associated with Core or Local Labeling content, developing mitigation strategies, and appropriately escalating issues to Global Labeling management and the Global Regulatory Team
What skills you will need:
To excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline. Advanced degree preferred (MS, PharmD, PhD).
Minimum of 5 years in labeling or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Pharmacovigilance) preferred.
Ability to guide cross-functional labeling team (including senior management) exhibiting a combination of active listening skills and the assurance to address labeling issues, develop plans of action, drive consensus, and oversee completion of labeling projects.
Self-starter with an ability to assimilate clinical and scientific information and present it concisely. Understanding of medical concepts and terminology.
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly.
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Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, impact the future by driving one of the world's leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.
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We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
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Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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Turtle Reef by Jennifer Scoullar
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Penguin Random House, March 2015
Synopsis- Unlucky-in-love zoologist Zoe King has given up on men. Moving from Sydney to take up an exciting new role in marine science in the small sugar town of Kiawa is a welcome fresh start. Zoe is immediately charmed by the region's beauty – by its rivers and rainforests, and by its vast cane fields, sweeping from the foothills down to the rocky coral coast. And also by its people – its farmers and fishermen, unhurried and down to earth, proud of their traditions.
Her work at the Reef Centre provides all the passion she needs and Zoe finds a friend in Bridget, the centre's director. The last thing she wants is to fall for her boss's boyfriend, cane king Quinn Cooper, so she refuses to acknowledge the attraction between them – even to herself. But things aren't quite adding up at the Reef Centre and when animals on the reef begin to sicken and die, Zoe's personal and professional worlds collide. She faces a terrible choice. Will protecting the reef mean betraying the man she loves?
Review- Turtle Reef is the fourth romance novel set in a small Australian community by Jennifer Scoullar. In Turtle Reef, we are introduced to an entirely new cast of characters in a very unique setting. Zoe King is a zoology graduate awaiting her chance to get her foot in the door of her chosen career. Living in Sydney with limited access to wildlife, Zoe is keen to put all this theory into practice. When she's offered a position at the Reef Centre in small town Kiawa, known for its sugar cane and sea wildlife she doesn't hesitate the slightest.
She's pleased to be appointed alongside the Reef Centre's Director Bridget with an impressive list of qualifications and achievements and her team. From dolphin training to observing the turtle reproductive cycle to training octopus to studying the ocean sustainability, there's plenty to keep Zoe's passion alive. But things don't always run smoothly. First, there's no car as promised in her contract and no independent accommodation. Instead, she's offered a room at Bridget's fiancé's property. The problem is, Zoe has an undeniable attraction to Quinn that makes life a little awkward. Zoe also begins to question just how perfect and productive her charismatic boss Bridget really is.
I have to be honest; I was disappointed with this story. I've read two of Scoullar's former titles Brumby's Run and Currawong Creek and really enjoyed them, but Turtle Reef just didn't live up to my expectations. From the outset, it didn't feel like the arc of the story was clear. She turned up at Turtle Reef to work and I thought there'd be quite a focus on Zoe finding her feet at a professional but there was a lot of interpersonal dramas that got in the way of this growth. For much of the story I felt Zoe was a narrator, relaying the lives of Bridget, Quinn, his brother Josh and also Leo. Even though Zoe was an outgoing and direct personality, as a reader I often lost her on the page. The romance storyline was a little confusing because she's attracted to Quinn who is clearly head over heels and engaged to Bridget but then Zoe starts to spend time with Leo (Bridget's father!). Occasionally Quinn's POV was added into the mix which shed light on the imperfections in his relationship with Bridget. Perhaps I was a little challenged ethically, because Zoe and Quinn developed feelings for each other while he was in a relationship with someone else- no matter how nutty she was. As for Bridget's gradual decline in her state of mind throughout the story, this wasn't clearly explained and her motivation at times was weak.
*spoiler alert* I also found it strange that Bridget was sent off to a psychiatric institution without there being any clear understanding of her mental state. There were a few holes in the plot that didn't make sense to me (and as a psychologist I can't help but question them!!). *end*
While there were a lot of things I didn't like about the story, there are some definite strengths. I liked Zoe as a character, I just wish she was developed further and showed some growth. I was interested in the role that Josh plays in the lives of Zoe and Quinn and thought he added a great dynamic to the story. I especially loved the setting; it's a unique Australian setting with such fascinating wildlife. I'd have liked to see more of this.
Overall, Turtle Reef wasn't quite what I hoped, but I did find it to be a quick and easy read. Based on her previous novels, I'd still be interested in reading anything else released by Scoullar in the future.
Overall Rating
"It was okay"
Turtle Reef can be purchased from Fishpond and other leading book retailers
This book was read as part of the AWW2015 challenge:
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There are a lot of good things to be said about this laptop: its Apple OS, performance, fast setup, 9th Gen. Intel core processor, and many other features. It also offers an all-day battery life, making it great for those who need to use it for school or work, or as a travel companion. It's definitely not the cheapest laptop, but there are Apple MacBook Pro MV932LL/A discounts available on a regular basis if you shop at the right sites.
It has a good 15.4-inch IPS display with LCD / LED backlight technology and environmentally-friendly features of the screen include a BFR / PVC-free, arsenic-free glass, beryllium-free, and Mercury-free design. It's a Retina, True-Tone display with 2880 x 1880 (WQXGA+) resolution.
Have other Apple devices? This MacBook syncs with them efficiently – you can even login to it by using other Apple devices, including the Watch. Even if you don't have other Apple products you can easily create a new account and get started with all of the pre-installed essentials, from the App Store to Safari Browser. The learning curve isn't difficult at all. If you find any difficulty with the trackpad, there are easy onboard tutorials that help you to learn gestures. If you still want to use certain Microsoft programs such as Word, the Apple MacBook Pro MV932LL/A actually integrates well with them.
In addition to the trackpad, the Pro also comes with a Touch Bar and QWERTY US keyboard that is easy to type on. The new keyboard has been designed to reduce issues some users have complained about in the past, such as entering characters twice or the presses not registering on certain keys. The improved keyboards are available today.
Apple MacBook Pro MV932LL/A Specifications
Here are some of the additional specs and features of the Apple MacBook Pro MV932LL/A:
• Processor: 9th Gen. 8-core Intel Core / 2.3-GHz base up to 4.8-GHz with Turbo Boost
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• display: 15.4-inch LED-backlit (diagonal) w/ IPS technology / 2880 x 1800 native resolution
• Memory: 16GB onboard memory / 2400-MHz (configurable up to 32GB)
• Graphics: Radeon Pro (560X) / 4GB GDDR5 memory / Intel UHD (630)
• Battery: Li-Ion polymer / 83.6-Wh capacity / runtime – approximately 10 hours
• OS: Apple macOS Mojave (10.14)
The graphics come in a multi-GPU configuration with the single GPU card and integrated GPU.
The Apple MacBook Pro MV932LL/A comes with 4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt / DisplayPort interfaces as well as a headphone output. It's a must-have machine for anybody who is thinking of getting an Apple laptop. Just check for MacMall deals to find out how to get it at a discount price.


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Yenching Academy
The UCLA Division of Humanities in collaboration with UCLA College Honors is a partner university for the Yenching Academy of Peking University.
The Yenching Academy of Peking University builds bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies for outstanding graduates from all over the globe. This initiative brings young people who show promise to lead and innovate in their fields together in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world – past, present, and future. The Academy aims to thereby shape a new generation of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China.
As a fully funded residential program, the Yenching Academy offers a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars are granted the flexibility to create their own study paths by choosing from six research areas and participating in a variety of extracurricular activities. Studying at the Academy represents a unique opportunity not only for intercultural and academic exchange, but also for personal and professional development.
Fellowships for international Yenching Scholars are for twelve months, during the course of which they complete their coursework and may complete the thesis. All international students are also eligible for funding for a second year for those who wish to remain on campus that year. Degrees are granted upon the completion of all coursework and satisfactory defense of the thesis, and are awarded in January and July of each year.
The UCLA campus deadline for the fall 2021 cohort will be November 20, 2020
Applicants should consult the following qualifications for eligibility for admission: 2021 Applicant Qualifications
All Applicants please submit the following materials via email to Dr. Jennifer A. Lindholm, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success & Director Honors Programs: firstname.lastname@example.com by the deadline.
PRC passport holders who are not currently attending a Chinese university are not eligible to apply. For further information, please refer to http://yenchingacademy.org/faqs.
- Application Form: Yenching and UCLA Application Form 2020
- Certificate of English proficiency (IELTS 7 /TOEFL 100 / Cambridge C1 / CEFR 180 or C1) for students whose native language is not English or who are not enrolled in an English course of study
- Official Transcript from bachelor's degree program and other currently-enrolled program (if any), Please send all hard copies to:
UCLA College Honors, Attn: Dr. Jennifer Lindholm, 2300 Murphy
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1438
4. Personal statement (maximum 750 words)
5. Research Proposal (1 page maximum)
6. Resume / curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum)
7. Two letters of recommendation, please have recommenders send letters directly to Dr. Jennifer Lindholm: email@example.com with this form attached to the letter Recommender Form 2020
** If you are selected by the UCLA committee to have your application forwarded to the Yenching Academy, you will have to apply directly online and UCLA will assist in sending in your letters of recommendation and transcripts.
For questions regarding the UCLA process, please contact Barbara Van Nostrand, Director of Student Affairs and Initiatives: firstname.lastname@example.com
For questions regarding the Yenching Academy, please contact International Admissions Manager, Petra (Pei-Chia) Wu: email@example.com


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Water Heater Rebates
The cooperative offers rebates for members building a new home or replacing a fossil fuel water heater. Rebates are applied to the purchase price of a Marathon® electric water heater from the cooperative. Click here for more information about Rheem Marathon® electric water heaters and water heater pricing.
50 gallon - Marathon® Model MR50245
$350 rebate
85 gallon - Marathon® Model MRG85245 (Grid-enabled)
$550 rebate
100 gallon - Marathon® Model MRG105245 (Grid-enabled)
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Taxes are paid on the full retail price. A radio-controlled switch is required.


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The lightning video
If you've been around awhile, you'll no doubt remember the lightning photos from last May. Hard to believe it was so long ago.
Well I was digging through some video and I found the video that Eliza had taken while I took these photos of the lightning. Although the majority of the video is a simple black screen with Eliza and I having a very uninteresting conversation – I find it a nice video to see how we ended up getting those lightning photos.
The lightning video
If you are reading this in some type of feed-reader, be sure to come to the site to read this post so you too can watch the video.
What I thought was really interesting, after having uploaded this video to Viddler and tagging it with lightning each time a bolt shot across the screen, was that we technically gave ourselves a "graph" of sorts to show the frequency of lightning over the 10-minute period of the video. If you look at the timeline of the video each black dot on the timeline represents a bolt of lightning. Pretty cool if you are a geek like me. This was an unexpected result but a welcomed one.
Hope you enjoy this video and the photos. Thanks for recording it Eliza.
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Base price includes workshop, lodging in a lower bunkhouse (bring your own bedding), and all meals. Upgrades and discounts are available.
How to register:
1. Click on the table below. Select "add to bag" for adult, youth, etc., as needed.
2. Select your desired lodging. The base price includes a bed in a lower bunkhouse. If you select camping, you'll receive a $7 discount; if you select a bed in the upper grounds, you'll pay an extra $31. (See below for lodging descriptions.) Nearby residents may opt out of lodging for a $39 discount.
3. Select your meal preferences. There is a potluck dinner on Friday evening upon arriving. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner on Saturday, are included in the base price. If you choose to provide your own food, you'll receive a $47 discount; please note, however, that there are no cooking facilities available. If you choose to join us for Saturday night dinner only, you'll receive a $34 discount.
4. Select any dietary restrictions. Options include no restrictions, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
5. Check out. When finished, click on the shopping bag in the bottom right corner to check out.
Please note: These workshops are priced at cost. All the organizers are volunteers and often spend their own money pulling these events together. Please consider adding a donation to help cover the costs of organizing and administering 8 Shields PDX.
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The lower bunkhouses: Simple, dormitory-style lodging just down the hill from the main house and lodge. The lower bunkhouses include four shared, heated cabins. Each cabin is partitioned into three rooms, each room sleeping a maximum of sixteen individuals, in standard-sized (37-inch-wide) bunk beds. You will need to bring your own bedding. The shower house is a short walk from the bunkhouses.
The upper grounds: Remodeled for retreat use, the upper grounds include twin-size bunk beds, four to eight beds per room (with linens included), and private showers and bathrooms down the hall.


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Huge crowds rally against gay marriage in Paris
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An estimated 340,000 people gathered in the French capital on Sunday to voice their opposition to President François Hollande's controversial "marriage for all" bill, which seeks to extend equal rights to same-sex couples.
Some 340,000 people opposed to President François Hollande's plan to legalise gay marriage took to the streets of Paris on Sunday in a bid to organise one of the French capital's biggest protest rallies in years.
Demonstrators from all over France hired coaches and high-speed trains to join a hybrid coalition of Catholic groups, backers of traditional family rights and political conservatives – including the far-right National Front. Muslim groups and even homosexuals opposed to same-sex marriage were also taking part in Sunday's march.
The protest's eccentric leader, comedian Frigide Barjot, has vowed to thwart the government's planned "marriage for all" with a "demo for all", which she says is aimed at "protecting" children.
While the government argues that its "marriage for all" bill is just an extension of equal rights to gay and lesbian couples, opponents are trying to use its legal implication – adoption by same-sex couples – as a lightning rod for backers of the traditional family.
The French parliament is due to begin debating the controversial legislation later this month. According to recent opinion polls, around 65% of people surveyed are in favour of marriage rights for same-sex couples.
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Beauty Army's Locked + Loaded: A comparison in sizesWednesday, November 07, 2012
There has been some talk on MakeupTalk.com about how tiny the sample of Locked + Loaded eye shadow from Beauty Army is so I wanted to share this with everyone who maybe upset by the size.
I did order the Locked + Loaded in my November sampler box but I won't get it for about two weeks. So here's a screenshot from my account profile.
The Locked & Loaded is 0.03 oz. Now for comparison two shadows I have - one came from Ipsy and one I bought at Target.
The S.A.L.T.Y. is 0.035 oz (1 gram) while the E.L.F. is 0.02 oz less than 1 gram but the container is larger. E.L.F. shadow is 0.02 ounce which is about a 1/2 gram (0.056 699 046 25 gram). So the E.L.F. container is less product in a bigger jar. (Note: The E.L.F. jars I have are marked 0.02 oz however E.L.F's website states the mineral shadows are 0.03 oz now. The shadows I bought came in a duo set sold at Target during the summer of 2011.)
Glamour Doll Eyes' Veteran (full size) in a sifter jar so it has between 1.5 gram to 2 grams (in a 5 gram jar) vs Fyrinnae's Bite Me 3 grams (full size) in a 5 gram jar (no sifter) and on the right is the S.A.L.T.Y. which is 0.035 oz (1 gram). This makes the Fyrinnae the most amount of product by triple the SALTY yet it's in the same size container. The one from Beauty Army is 0.03 oz (just slightly less than 1 gram).
Note: I chose the GDE with a sifter versus one without. Had I picked GDE without the sifter I would have been sent a container with 3 grams of products making it the same amount as Fyrinnae's. Fyrinnae did not offer a sifter at the time I bought Bite Me.
Note: I chose the GDE with a sifter versus one without. Had I picked GDE without the sifter I would have been sent a container with 3 grams of products making it the same amount as Fyrinnae's. Fyrinnae did not offer a sifter at the time I bought Bite Me.
So while the Beauty Army jar is tiny once you put it into perspective it's a good size for a sample. It's virtually the same amount as the one from Ipsy and MORE than the ELF FULL SIZE jar. The ELF container is far larger than any of the other jars yet it has the least amount of product.
|E.L.F (full size)
|0.02 oz
|0.5 gram (0.566 990 462 5 gram)
|S.A.L.T.Y (full size?)
|0.035 oz
|1 gram (0.992 233 309 38 gram)
|Fyrinnae (full size)
|0.11 oz (0.105 821 885 85 ounce)
|3 grams
|Glamour Doll Eyes (full size)
|0.05 oz - 0.07 oz
|1.5 - 2 grams
|Glamour Doll Eyes (sample size)
|0.02 oz (0.017 636 980 975 ounce)
|0.5 grams
|Locked + Loaded (sample size)
|0.03 oz
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Liposuction was known as a way to reduce the body fat but now, a new study says that liposuction might also be good for the human heart.
The report published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says that in about three months of liposuction the patients' triglyceride levels had decreased by about 43%. Triglyceride, which in easy words is the fat present in the blood — one of the causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Swanson a plastic surgeon is Leawood, Kansas who is also the author of this study was himself surprised with the findings of the study. He says:
It made sense that if you reduced fat mass that might reduce circulating triglycerides but I didn't think the effect on the body's fat scores would be enough to make a significant difference in triglycerides, a 43 percent drop in triglycerides was dramatic and surprising.
The study was carried out by analyzing 322 patients, which included 270 women and 52 men, who were treated with the help of liposuction or tummy tuck. 78% percent of the total patients were in the normal to overweight range while only 22 percent were obese.
This study also finds out that the medical practice also decreased the number of white blood cells present in the blood — indicates that removal of the fat is reducing inflammation as well, which is another cause of some cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Nehal N. Mehta, a cardiologist at the Perelman School of Medicine says that while the study was conducted on a small scale its findings are as much interesting and require further research.
Mehta further goes on to say that other research have shown that the most dangerous thing is the fat that surrounds vital organs and this study also proves that removal of superficial fat can help in reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
Long lasting results of this study are still unknown and doctors still do not know what is going to happen in the next six months or an year.
The overweight patients should not to get all crazy and use liposuction procedures to save themselves from different cardiovascular diseases, since good diet and exercise are still the best treatments for obese people.


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Fresh off the announcement that Conan O'Brien will be hosting this year's MTV Movie Awards come the actual nominations. Only at the MTV Movie Awards will you see Lupita Nyong'o's performance in 12 Years a Slave against Jennifer Aniston's in We're the Millers.
Backstreet Boys, Jay Baruchel, Seth Rogen, and Craig Robinson—This Is the End (Spoiler alert! Backstreet Boys reunite in heaven to perform "Everybody" with signature boy band moves and flair for this unforgettable apocalyptic ending).
Jennifer Lawrence—* American Hustle* (Lawrence cleans and dances her frustrations away as she mouths the words to '70s classic "Live and Let Die").
Leonardo DiCaprio—The Wolf of Wall Street (During his wedding reception, DiCaprio's fraudulent Jordan Belfort pops and locks it to Bo Diddley's "Pretty Thing").
Melissa McCarthy—Identity Thief (To ease the tension of stealing Sandy's identity, McCarthy's Diana shows her musical range as she attempts to sing along with the car radio—and even hits that high note in "Barracuda").
Will Poulter—We're the Millers (With eyes wide shut, Poulter's Kenny Rossmore throws it back to the '90s with a hilarious rendition of TLC's "Waterfalls").
Robert De Niro—American Hustle
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey—Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Kanye West—Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Joan Rivers—Iron Man 3
Rihanna—This Is the End
Henry Cavill as Clark Kent—Man of Steel
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man—Iron Man 3
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins—The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Chris Hemsworth as Thor—Thor: The Dark World
Channing Tatum as John Cale—*White House Down *
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I know i have a lot of 21st birthday post but I do not care! HAHA
My Babe Eunice has finally turned 21! We organize a surprise birthday for her at Aria, Bukit Damansara but somehow, she managed to find out because the boyfriend Mervyn gave it away! suckkerr
So anyways the least i can say about Eunice is..She is crazy, blonde, hot and freaking smart..so yeah LOL Glad to know you all this years =)
Aria is a fine dining Italian Restaurant which serves good food and wines. Suggested by Mr Patrick, we headed there and had a fun time as we had a private room with a personalized server for us =)
Lets start up with the pictures:
Victoria and I
The Attendees
Mr Patrick & Lisa ~ Eunice, Mervyn & Kah Wai
Now for the pictures of the delicious food:
Mushroom Soup
this is really good seriously! a must try
Seafood Soup
Fillet Mignon
Ribeye Steak
Prime Rib which is lacking a bit of seasoning
Can't remember what style this fettucine is
Spring Chicken
Seafood Spaghetti
The Uni-eyebrow club! Epic!
Mervyn and Charlie being themselves
A group picture
The Birthday cake platter
Eunice with her Chocolate Volcano
A picture with the naughty birthday girl!
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The final group picture of us
I Hope you had a blast babe! as there are plenty of birthdays to come and We'll make it better each year!


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I promised to announce a winner in the Labor Day book review contest, and I have not forgotten! Or rather, I remembered again! Most of your reviews were also for Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, which makes a ton of sense, giving that it came out that weekend. If you didn't check out the links in the comments on my Recent Reads post, you can read some of the other reviews for Catching Fire here, here, here, here, here, and here. Beware of some spoilers.
But which review was the best? And how do you quantify "best" when it comes to reviews? Justine Larbalestier had a post recently on the topic of reviews, but for my part, I enjoy a review that makes me rethink my own reaction to a book, and has me wondering again what it means. To my mind, then, there are TWO winners of this contest, JJ and Anna. JJ's is a little more spoiler-iffic, but both hers and Anna's had me contemplating my reaction to the book again, and that can only be good. So, guys, send me an email with your addresses, and I'll keep you each off a copy of Band Geeked Out by Josie Bloss.
And speaking of Josie, have you seen the gorgeous cover for her forthcoming book Albatross? Check out my clients' page, or Josie's blog, and don't miss the Meg Cabot quote which calls it:
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Trapped in a love less marriage to a man with good social standing, Anna Karenina does the unthinkable–she enters into a doomed, passionate love affair with another man.
Society will torment her, her husband will ridicule her, but her own guilt will drive her to the breaking point.
With one of the most memorable opening scenes in western literature, Anna Karenina is a literary masterpiece about life, passion, and love.
This lengthy novel is spread over eight parts featuring two alternating protagonists, Konstantin Levin and Anna Karenina.
The elegant and proper Anna, is married to a high-ranking government official, Alexei Karenin. For the past eight years they have maintained a fragile facade. On the outside their marriage appears amiable but in the absence of love, there is nothing but respect and understanding to fill the missing pieces.
For her part, Anna is content keeping up the appearances….until she meets Vronsky. Vronsky is rich, good-looking, dashing, and completely taken by Anna from the moment he sees her. Once love and passion are awakened in their souls, Anna and Vronsky are more than willing to enter into an illicit affair.
Comparatively, Levin is the moral compass of sorts in the novel. He is not a socialite, bureaucrat, intellectual, or a rogue….he is an ordinary man who feels extraordinary emotion. Anyone could relate to him and like him, so he becomes the main protagonist.
Levin falls in love with Kitty, whose family Levin has been close with for many years. Kitty is perfection to him, she is the standard all other women should be measured by. When Levin asks her to marry him, he is rejected in favor of another man whom Kitty is infatuated with, Vronsky. Levin is broken-hearted but rather than find another woman to marry, he confines himself to bachelorhood….he will not marry another, only his one true love.
The novel follows the lives and the out comes of choices made by our two main protagonists as well as a host of other characters.
I started reading this novel in preparation for the film version which will be coming out in Nov….and let's just have a moment here….does this film look sexy or what? The official trailer it's totally worth a viewing I might add!
I was hesitant to pick up this book simply because of its length. Honestly, 1000+ pages is intimidating and Russian literature isn't my idea of light reading, but I decided to give it a go anyway.
This book is so wonderfully written. The prose is dramatic, dark, tragic, sweeping, bold, and majestic. Almost any reader can relate to one of the characters in the novel, it truly is more than a story of love and adultery, it's a story of life.
The style grabs you, but ultimately it's the characters that drive the novel. The characters are unforgettable and realistic. I am a sucker for inner monologues, it is hard to describe how this devices helps the reader identify with the character in a unique way, it is something to be experienced rather than explained….and Tolstoy is truly the master of inner monologues. Readers are in for a treat.
While I enjoyed Levin's character, Anna was my favorite. I could sympathize with her for many different reasons. Though she dug her own grave and at times annoyed me with her mood swings and insecurities, you have to admire a woman who was willing to throw it all in for the man she loved.
Here was a woman who stood to lose everything…..her good name, her husband, her husband's good name, she would ruin her son's future and never see him again. She was willing to risk it all….all for a man who she loved but wasn't 100% sure he loved her in return. That's a huge gamble….Vronsky really has nothing to lose….the guilt, the ruin, the risk….is all hers.
You have to admit, it takes some serious guts to sit across from your husband, tell him you've been having an affair, and you are now in love with that man, and you are carrying his baby, and you hate him (your husband)….that's what I call GUTS!
Anna was a beautiful disaster plain and simple.
I think one of the things that struck me most in the novel, was the lack of lust. When Vronsky meets Anna for the first time in the train station, this is a unforgetable moment. I love that he doesn't focus on her beauty as the dominant draw to her character, their connection is more spiritual.
He doesn't just see a pretty face in the crowd and lust after her, he loves her spirit and is draw by her charisma. He instantly recognizes her thirst for passion and knows they are a match pair. But like Anna's husband, Vronsky also has his limitations. Neither man can truly satisfy Anna, so in some ways she is disappointed by both men.
While Anna is trying to sort out her marital issues, Levin and Kitty reconnect and fall in love. Their love story parallels Anna's love triangle, showing the reader what true love could be like. Having the dueling love stories going on helped highlight the conflicts and character limitations beautifully. It added a lot of foreshadowing and created situations for readers to see characters in a different way.
This novel touches on a variety of different themes and issues ranging from forgiveness, adultery, society, love, passion, faith, and life. Anything I say about this book would be minute by comparison. This novel is exquisite. I could literally write paper upon paper about this book, dissecting all the characters, themes, and symbolism. There is so much to choose from!
That said, there were a few things that disrupted the reading for me. There was a lot about Russian socioeconomics and farming that did not interest me. I also struggled with all the Russian names and nicknames. The novel did drag in places. I was also much more interested in Anna and Vronsky's love affair than any of the other characters or their lives.
For me, the build up to the romantic encounter in any book is the most crucial–the first kiss, the first declaration, the first moment when the reader knows the relationship has changed from platonic to passionate. When Anna and Vronsky finally consummate their relationship, I almost missed it. There was not a lot of build up for me which I found disappointing. There was a lot of foreshadowing of themes yet to come but not a lot of romantic tension between the two.
But that said, this is a novel about life, not about romance and for that Tolstoy gets my highest praise.
If you are looking for a novel that will sweep you off your feel, look no further. Though it is long and at times a little slow, it is an extraordinary character driven novel that you do not want to miss.
It is simply a once in a life time read.
Challenge/Book Summary:
Book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
- Kindle Edition, free kindle edition, etext prepared by David Brannan, 1170 pages
- Published July 1st 1998 by Public Domain Books (first published 1877
This book counts toward: Why by the Cow Reading Challenge
- Hosted by: The Unread Reader
- Books for Challenge Completed: 3/12
Recommendation: 4.5 out of 5 (a classic, sweeping tale of romance)
Genre: Literature, Classic, Romance
Memorable lines/quotes:
She had no need to ask why he had come. She knew as certainly as if he had told her that he was here to be where she was.
He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.
However much she might struggle she could not be stronger than herself


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Discussion Starter · #1 ·
Everything is stock, and although I love the bike, people always laugh at how heavy the thing is. Where's all the weight from? The frame? Tires? Everything has weight to it, I'm just wondering if there's anything I can switch out to make it lighter, or if I should even worry about it.


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Dr. Ryan Keay: Medicaid Plays a Crucial Role in Alleviating the Opioid Epidemic
The medical director of Providence St. Joseph's emergency department on healthcare in the current climate
By Chelsea Janes
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November 19, 2019
Sponsored by Providence St. Joseph Health
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett has the busiest emergency department in Washington state. Ryan Keay, M.D., medical director of the hospital's ED, took time recently to discuss Medicaid and emergency care for opioid dependency and overdoses.
"If the patients being treated for opioid addiction were to lose their Medicaid benefits, it would be simply devastating. The Providence ED is able to transition patients away fromopioids to other options, and many of our patients would lose access to those options without Medicaid," Dr. Keayexplains. She emphasized that adults with Medicaid coverage are more likely to receive this life-saving treatment than those who are uninsured.
At Providence St. Joseph Health, we believe health is a human right and we know that health coverage is a vital part of living the healthiest life possible. Medicaid is often overlooked as the primary source of health insurance in the U.S., covering about 74 million Americans. It helps alleviate the financial burden that health care costs can create for people, including many vulnerable populations such as seniors, children, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Medicaid also covers millions of people who are employed, but do not have health insurance through their jobs and do not earn enough to purchase coverage.
Dr. Keay
Among the many highly vulnerable groups Medicaid supports are those with substance use disorders. The Medicaid program is one of the largest providers of addiction treatment in the U.S., and it covers nearly 4 in 10 non-elderly adults dealing with opioid dependency. In recent years, Medicaid has enabled access to treatment services and saved many lives that might have otherwise been lost to opioid dependency. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but in Washington state coverage extends from emergency to community-based treatment.
During 2017, more than 2.1 million people in the United States had an opioid-use disorder, and 47,600 overdose deaths involved opioids. The opioid epidemic is a major public health crisis that is affecting entire communities, and Medicaid plays a crucial role in providing access to early intervention and treatment.
During 2019, Dr. Keay has been able to direct almost 80 patients per month to treatment resources in the community. "Addiction is lifelong, and the biggest improvement we see during treatment takes place within the crucial detox timeframe," says Dr. Keay. Medicaid supports programs, counseling groups and services that are part of inpatient and outpatient treatment, as well as medications and therapies.
Asked about one message she'd like to share, Dr. Keay highlighted the importance of receiving consistent, quality care for opioid addiction – the kind Medicaid is currently covering for so many. Maintaining access to these services and support will not only save lives, it will help our communities recover from the scourge of opioid addiction.
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Saturday night's UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger continued a modest trend amongst Spike TV viewers, drawing an average audience of 1.8 million viewers for the two-hour broadcast.
That number falls well short of UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis, which drew 2.2 million viewers, and slightly below UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2, which drew 1.85 million.
The draw was still strong enough to place UFC Fight Night 25 No. 2 in the Men 18-49 and No. 1 in the Men 18-34 key advertiser demographics among basic cable networks on Saturday night. The show was second only to ESPN's college football broadcast in the Men 18-49 category.
Jake Ellenberger upset Top 10 welterweight Jake Shields in the evening's main event, stopping him inside the opening minute of the fight.
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