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The Drug Safety Institute (DSI), a subsidiary of Brand Institute, was founded in 2004. DSI is dedicated to improving the safe use of pharmaceuticals by providing a global, state-of-the-art, research model for proprietary (brand and line extension) and nonproprietary (USAN/INN) nomenclature research.
Brand Institute embraces the goal of regulatory agencies in protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of brand names for human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
Vice President, Safety Research
In addition, DSI offers a medication error prevention analysis associated with labeling of pharmaceuticals, biological products and medical devices. DSI also offers various risk management strategies to our clients.
Services Include:
USAN/INN/Stem Naming – Provide strategy on stem direction and options through appropriate INN and USAN nomenclature precedents/competitive compound analysis/mechanistic activity for a product in clinical development to obtain a worldwide nonproprietary name.
Nonproprietary (USAN/INN) Name Research – Input on sound-alike/look-alike potential for confusion, fit to therapeutic classification, and distinctiveness are obtained from a specific target audience in order to reduce the risk of prescription misinterpretation or confusion in the medication use process.
Class Naming – Development of a class name communicates the key attributes of the new category, is scientifically credible, and uses terms understood by both professional and consumer audiences.
Name Safety Research – Global safety research to ensure name development is in compliance with worldwide regulatory guidance. Name safety research helps sponsors of human drugs and veterinary drugs ensure proprietary drug names do not cause or contribute to medication errors or otherwise contribute to the misbranding of the drug.
Biologic Nonproprietary Name Suffix Research – Safety research to help ensure suffixes for proper names of biological products licensed under section 351(a) or 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) submitted to FDA are in compliance with FDA guidance.
Regulatory Strategy – Provide regulatory guidance on product nomenclature strategies for Rx, OTC, veterinary, and device products, and provide strategic options that help formulate a plan for a successful, quick and efficient product launch to market.
Rebuttals – Prepare documents providing rationale and support for the use of a proprietary name that has been rejected by a health authority (e.g., FDA, EMA, HC). Former regulators also provide guidance and expertise in developing a strategic response to the health authority.
Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (FMEA) consultation – Provide a prospective risk assessment of a nomenclature strategy or proposed product design using an analytical approach that considers the medication use process while incorporating the end user's needs, environments of use, design and commercial aspects. The systematic method can define, identify, and eliminate known and/or potential failures, problems, and errors before they occur or demonstrate support of the proposed nomenclature strategy or design. Each FMEA is tailored to the product being developed and the perceived risk.
Name Safety Reports – A DSI Name Safety Report is prepared for a single recommended name candidate and customized for the specific regulatory agency submission. The report includes an overall risk assessment of the proposed name where the data is derived from the DSI name safety research. In addition, the Name Safety Report is written to reflect information required by country specific guidance and name safety regulations. DSI also provides a draft cover letter document requesting review of the proposed proprietary name to be included with the FDA and Health Canada regulatory report submission.
Trade Dress Research – Review a proposed product within a pharmacologic class and compare the design features to currently marketed products. Includes information on design features of marketed products within the specified class including dosage form (capsule or tablet), color, imprint, size of capsule/tablet and packaging configuration. Provide written analysis of the most commonly used colors, sizes, dosage forms within the class and provide recommendations for product development to minimize error or provide adequate differentiation among the marketed class of products.
Regulatory/Safety Review of Product Labeling, Packaging – Review product labeling and packaging to minimize or eliminate hazards that can contribute to medication errors.


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2019 Jersey Surf Presents: FANTASEA
The 2019 Jersey Surf is transporting audiences to the very depths of the ocean… a powerful and mysterious place inspiring every part of the imagination. The oceans are both barriers between land masses and channels connecting them. Yet whether one is close to shore or submerged in the deepest trenches, it is the life under the surface that holds the greatest mystery. The outgoing tide begins a journey of underwater discovery as the ocean and its amazing sea life intrigues and entertains. The Jersey Surf's 2019 show, FANTASEA, captures the whimsical beauty and distinct wonder of our planet's most abundant natural resource through a varied musical landscape… with the visual sparkle of the seas and the creatures inhabiting it.
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Straight Teeth in Months, Not Years!
You can get straight teeth before your next dental cleaning with Six Month Smiles® Braces. This revolutionary teeth straightening system has many benefits:
- Safety and comfort
- Low-force teeth repositioning
- Clear or white braces that are barely noticeable
- Less sensitivity than traditional braces, plus it is often more affordable
- Usually just one appointment per month
- Flexible financing (Payments as low as $100/month)
- Free take-home teeth whitening after completed treatment
Common Questions About Six Month Smiles®
How can teeth be straightened in only six months?
By focusing on the teeth that show when you smile and not making significant changes to your bite, Today's Dentistry can safely straighten teeth in an average treatment time of six months. Another key component of the Six Month Smiles system is the use of special nickel titanium wires.
Six months sounds good, but will I still have a mouth full of metal?
No! Six Month Smiles uses clear or white (tooth-colored) braces that are barely noticeable. People will hardly notice that you're wearing braces during treatment, but they will notice your straight, more attractive smile afterwards!
How are Six Month Smiles Braces more comfortable than traditional braces?
Six Month Smiles is a low-force teeth repositioning method. Many people mistake the accelerated treatment time to mean that we simply tighten regular braces to get the teeth moving, but that is not true. Six Month Smiles utilizes standard orthodontic mechanics, but with an emphasis on the cosmetic appearance of teeth rather than bite position.
Do Six Month Smiles Braces damage the teeth, roots, or gums?
There are no more risks of root damage or other issues than those associated with traditional orthodontics. Since the forces used during Six Month Smiles treatment are lighter and teeth are seldom extracted, there are actually fewer risks involved with Six Month Smiles.
Will I have to wear a retainer?
Yes, as with any teeth straightening treatment, a retainer is necessary to maintain (or "retain") the new, straighter position of teeth. If you don't want to wear a removable retainer, you can have a bonded retainer placed. Ask your doctor at Today's Dentistry about your options.


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Today Boccherini's best known compositions are his string quintets — indeed remarkable and innovative works — but during the first decade of his career as a composer, let us say the 1760s, he was first of all a composer of string trios, while later his string quartets were considered his main contributions to chamber music of his time. Although printed as "Opus 2", under the designation "Trietti", by Antoine Bailleux in Paris in 1767, the trios in the present volume are in fact the composer's first works, or at least the earliest works the composer chose to remember when he later assembled his thematic catalogue, dated 1760 on that occasion.
The first edition certainly was the source for several later editions of the six works, but a study of the sources leads to the result that many extant manuscripts must have been based directly or indirectly on a manuscript tradition based in turn on the composer's original manuscript. These manuscripts transmit the pieces in three versions, which perhaps differ not greatly from one another but certainly in a number of details. One of these versions points to an origin in Vienna, where the composer must have resided when writing the pieces. The present edition is based on a manuscript from this "Central-European" group. The order of the pieces differs from that in the eighteenth-century printed editions, but corresponds to Boccherini's own thematic catalogue.
The trios are written for two violins and violoncello, leaving out a basso continuo. From time to time the cello part uses its high register, presenting the instrument in a solo role, as in so many of Boccherini's later works for string ensembles. All trios are in three movements, mostly in a slow-fast-fast scheme, where the slow movement is introductory, the first fast movement "serious" and the second fast movement "light".


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Losing your wallet is scary feeling, but there's no reason to panic. If you keep a level head and take the right steps, you can get back on your feet in no time.
Here are five simple steps to take if you lose your wallet:
1. Cancel any debit or credit cards immediately
Losing your wallet means you may be susceptible to identity theft in near future. Call your bank immediately and cancel your credit or debit cards. The earlier you report it, the less likely you are to be liable for any charges made by an identity thief. Your bank will also know that you need new cards, meaning you'll get access to your credit and checking accounts sooner.
2. File a police report
If your wallet was stolen, file a police report to alert the proper authorities. It won't guarantee that your wallet will be recovered, but official documentation is required for insurance claims. Plus, the police will be able to get in touch if your wallet does turn up at some point.
3. If abroad, visit the local embassy or consulate
If you're without your wallet in a foreign country, the local branch of the U.S. embassy or consulate can help sort things out. They'll help you reach your emergency contacts, help you file a police report if you're unfamiliar with the local language and customs, and provide temporary travel documents to make it back home.
4. Ask a friend or relative to transfer cash
It's hard to get a hold of cash without your wallet, which can leave you stuck or in a bind. Our Money in Minutes transfer services can help you receive cash as soon as you need it. And you can pick up your cash at one of more than 500,000 Western Union agent locations worldwide or set up a mobile wallet to receive funds straight to your smartphone.
5. Protect yourself for the future
Finally, prepare yourself for the unfortunate circumstance that you lose your wallet again. Take scans or carry photocopies of important documents like your passport or driver's license so you can prove your identity in a pinch. There are also plenty of identity theft protection services to help protect you from fraud both off and online in case you find yourself without a wallet again in the future.


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Skyrise and shine
These Five Developments Will Change Houston Forever
A new decade means a new look for the city.
THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA IS CHANGING AT A RAPID PACE—so rapid, it's easy to lose the plot. These five major developments, all taking shape over the next couple of years, are set to change the face of the city.
Downtown Launchpad
Location: Downtown
- Major players: Central Houston, Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Gensler Architects
- What it is: An anchor of the upcoming 4-mile Innovation District spanning downtown to the Med Center, this start-up incubator will take up the 10th floor of the Amegy Bank building.
- Why it matters: Hundreds of entrepreneurs will cycle through every four months to develop start-ups that could address climate change, advance medicine, and more.
- Why we're excited: We don't know what the future of tech looks like, but Houston aims to be a vital part of it between the Launch Pad, Rice's Ion, and the TMCx.
- Fun fact: Two of America's top accelerators, MassChallenge and gener8tor, were recruited to anchor the 17,000-square- foot Launch Pad. The Cannon Houston will also run two floors of co-working space at Amegy, a "virtual village" where start-ups can land post-Launch Pad.
- Construction status: Almost finished
- Opening date: Spring 2020
MFAH Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Location: Museum District
- Major players: MFAH, Nancy and Rich Kinder, Steven Holl Architects
- What it is: The third and final gallery building on the museum's 14-acre, $450 million Sarofim campus
- Why it matters: Two floors of modern and contemporary art featuring never-before-seen collections, plus a restaurant, a 215-seat theater, an atrium, 400 parking spaces, and tunnels to sister buildings
- Why we're excited: The building's 7 site-specific commissions include a dragon sculpture by Ai Wei Wei and a tapestry by Trenton Doyle Hancock.
- Fun fact: Come nighttime, vertical glass tubes on the trapezoidal concrete building will glow in patterns.
- Construction status: Underway
- Opening date: Fall 2020
Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts
Location: Downtown Theater District
- Major players: Houston First, Rios Clementi Hale Studios Architects
- What it is: A $29 million facelift for Jones Plaza
- Why it matters: The square will anchor the bustling Theater District, host performances on its new lawn, and no longer resemble a toilet.
- Why we're excited: The dazzling water features, great for selfies
- Fun fact: Wyatt donated $10 million to the project—hence the naming rights.
- Construction status: Starts summer 2020
- Opening date: Summer 2021
Houston Endowment
Location: Washington Corridor
- Major players: Houston Endowment, PRODUCTORA, Kevin Daly Architects
- What it is: The new headquarters for the foundation, overlooking Spotts Park
- Why it matters: The $20 million, 40,000-square-foot office will be the new center of Houston philanthropy.
- Why we're excited: The building, inspired by the park and its canopy of oaks, will be among our city's architectural wonders.
- Fun fact: The winning architects (Mexico City's PRODUCTORA and LA's Daly) won out over 120 other teams.
- Construction status: Funding secured
- Opening date: May 2022
Galveston Bay Foundation
Location: Kemah
- Major players: GBF, Kirksey Architecture
- What it is: The green, 30-acre headquarters for the foundation
- Why it matters: Students (and adults) can head here daily to learn about the bay.
- Why we're excited: A pier, boardwalk, trails, 4-acre shoreline conservation project, outdoor classrooms, and, of course, water access
- Fun fact: The headquarters will be among 25 buildings in America that meet the rigorous Living Building Challenge, with solar panels and cisterns to collect rain for drinking water.
- Construction status: $15 of $25 million raised; first phase underway
- Opening date: TBA
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There is a long line of fantastic Dickens bad guys — the sort that make your skin crawl and your fingers itch to close around their throats, the kind that you abhor but are also fascinated with, ranging from the brutal antics of Bill Sykes to the nuances of Ralph Nickleby, but in my humble opinion only one of them reigns supreme as the nastiest villain ever to intrude on Dickens' gloomy London:
Mr. Tulkinghorn of Bleak House.
What makes him so decidedly different from the other tremendous evil-doers in the author's extensive volumes is that he has no motivation other than sheer meanness. He has no reason to treat people the way he does, yet he does it because of the sense of empowerment he gets out of it — and when he discovers a niche in the armor of the formidable Lady Dedlock, he goes after it with a fierce passion that rivals the affections of a lover. His motives are never fully explained even in the novel, leaving us wondering just who kicked this fellow's cat when he was a kid, and what kind of psychosis that brought into his twisted mind. In fact, by the time he meets his satisfactory end, the audience doesn't quite know who to blame — or rather, to thank, considering his list of enemies is rather extensive. From the street urchin he mistreats to the scoundrels he double-crosses, to the magnificent woman he is emotionally blackmailing, Mr. Tulkinghorn is without redeeming value and deserves his fate — and more.
I have been sewing the last few days in an attempt to finish a Colonial gown prior to our Independence Day celebrations and so did what anyone else would have done under the circumstances and on a gloomy weekend — I put in Bleak House. I have discovered it's quite another sort of story when you are listening to it rather than watching it, apart from the odd glance up now and again, and while Tulkinghorn still fascinates and repulses me on equal measure, I'm starting to pick up on the nuances of the character and the performance. He has an unusual tension with Lady Dedlock — it is not romantic as much as it is full of something else I cannot quite distinguish, but that rather resembles loathing. I rather suspect that Tulkinghorn, having been with the family for many years, disapproved strongly of the match between Sir Lester and Honoria. That he has, for many years, nurtured contempt for her, because she is "beneath" the position but acts as if she has always been in it, dismissive and bored with him when in reality he sees them as on equal footing due to her lack of aristocratic birth.
So when the opportunity arrives to torment her, he does it with enthusiasm — it is not that he intends to tell her secret, but that he loves having her terribly frightened of him; that he essentially loves binding her to his will, and when she continues to act in defiance by sending her maid away after he has forbidden her to, it encourages his wrath. Their scenes together are undeniably creepy, even predator-like in their intensity, as he stalks her around the room with his eerie eyes. In that regard I guess he does have a kind of motivation, a subtle form of revenge for her having ignored him for so long, but at the same time — this is how Tulkinghorn treats everyone, so that may very well not be it. Dickens has created an enigma for all time, the question, "What drives him??" Scholars have debated for decades, modern viewers turned out in vast numbers to speculate ("He's sexually frustrated!" "He loves Lady Dedlock and she spurned him!" "He's just a bloody mean old thing!"), but all we can really do is grasp at air. No one knows what motivates him, what made him so callous and cruel and just plain nasty.
I remember watching this on television in increments and reaching That Particular Episode in which he meets his end. I was so shocked I literally came up off the couch and scared my poor cat half to death by screaming, "YES!!!" I then spent the next week in torment agonizing over just who was responsible and hoping it was not the person I thought it was. (Yes, I am being cryptic in the knowledge that people do exist who have never watched it. Poor things.)
Being something of a collector of fascinating villains, Mr. Tulkinghorn ranks with the best (or should I say worst?) of them. Not unusually, my collection is populated with Dickens inventions, which makes me wonder — what was it about the author that allowed him to see the darker side of human nature? Many do not like Dickens for this very reason, that his stories are often so dark in tone, but I find it fascinating that a Victorian author was able to break free from the constraints of society and bring light to the very real issues of the time: child abuse and workhouses, the abuses of the judicial system (never more apparent than at the end of the story, in which we discover that lawyers have succeeded in destroying the Jarndyce legacy), issues of forced marriages, the corruption that sudden wealth brings, and of course individuals who merely set out to make each other miserable. I like brutal honesty as much as mild-mannered fluff, perhaps in many senses more, which is why I navigate to Dickens. One can never read through or watch an adaptation of one of his novels without being left with much to ponder. Is it his magnificent, complicated, surprising stories that fascinate us so much, or is it his unforgettable cast of odd, dangerous, sinister, and sometimes downright mad characters?
One may never know, but the legacy of Dickens and his infamous high word count lives on, sometimes from a screen in the midst of a sewing-strewn living room.


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Our Home Based Church Serving 18+ Years in Hoschton
What we believe
At Family Ministries, we believe it's very important to have a strong and close walk with The Lord. We believe in teaching our members to read the scriptures and to rightly divide theology.
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Jesus The Messiah
God came into the earth in the person of Jesus Christ. He was and is both fully God, and fully human. (John 1:1)
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit was active in the Old Testament and given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost.
Forgiveness of Sin
We believe that Jesus died on the Cross and shed his blood for our sin, that salvation is only found by placing our faith in Jesus Christ.
Give an offering
Present Day Truth Family Ministries is a tax-deductible organization.
Pastors Chuck & Selena Day
Serving in the ministry for 30 years Pastors Chuck & Selena Day founded Family Ministries Church out of a need for fellowship and teaching in their community.
They have been evangelists, missionaries, and life coaches and have a wealth of experience in the five-fold ministry.
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The ministry of our church is about being a family to one another and supporting each other as we all go out and be "Jesus with Skin On" to the World.
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And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another.
Hebrews 10:25
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Naval News: Reds in the Med — Geopolitics tends to pay a disproportionate amount of attention to lands which are not submerged at high tide and to the people who govern them – even though three quarters of the world's surface is underwater. That's understandable: the seas do not have press offices, news media, ministries of foreign affairs, nor much in the way of historians who can record their version of the facts.
Still, oceans are the connective tissue holding the globe together. Something like 90% of all international commerce involves moving freight by ship. The post-war "pax americana" has depended to a great degree on the extraordinary domination of the seas by the U.S. Navy, whose aircraft carriers and atomic submarines have gone substantially unchallenged, even in the hottest moments of the Cold War.
Due to the incredibly high cost and the lengthy development and construction cycles, the overall balance of naval power tends toward stability over time. Now though an important new element has emerged. In the second half of May the Russian and Chinese navies conducted joint "live fire" exercises – they shot at things together – in the Eastern Mediterranean.
For the Russian, this was a sort of return to the kind of show-the-flag maritime patrolling typical of the Cold War era. For the Chinese People's Republic instead it was completely unprecedented. Beijing had never sent a formation of combat-ready warships so far from home.
The presence of Chinese warships in the Mediterranean is highly unusual. The last instance in living memory was that of a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) frigate which appeared off the Libyan coast after the fall of of Colonel Gaddafi to cover the evacuation of Chinese nationals from the zone. This time, of the ten warships participating in the Mediterranean maneuvers, four were Chinese – two modern Jiangkai II class missile frigates, the Linya e la Weifang, together with two support ships.
From the strictly military point of view, the operation was not all that significant. Neither the Russians nor the Chinese possess aircraft carriers able to operate under combat conditions; their respective fleets are smallish and not especially advanced in technological terms. They do not cause shivers to run up and down American spines.
On the other hand, the two countries lead the world in the growth of their military budgets. Between 2007 and 2014 Chinese military spending grew 167% and the Russian figure roughly doubled – all while the American military investment fell slightly.
Seen in absolute vales, the picture is considerably different. In 2014 the US spent $610 billion, the Chinese $215 billion and the Russians $84.5 billion – not much more than Saudi Arabia's $80.8 billion, but still real money.
Finally, it's worth noting that Chinese troops marched in Moscow's traditional "May Day" military parade in Red Square this year – and that formations of Russian soldiers will be present at the similar parade in Beijing in September to commemorate, together with their Chinese brothers, the end of the Second World War.
They seem to be doing quite a lot of marching together in fact.


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A few weeks back I had a reader asking me What is the cheapest VMware vSphere license. I told him that it is the vSphere Essentials Kit allowing to manage 3 Bi-CPU hosts via vCenter server. But I was wrong. While the essential kit is cheap enough so even very small businesses can afford the buy, there is an even cheaper edition of VMware vSphere called VMware vSphere Essentials Kit Term.
In fact, the "Term" license is available for Essentials, but also for Essentials plus. So where is the hic? While the license costs is a bit over 200€ (in Europe), this license is not permanent. So basically by buying this license you agree that one year later the license will expire and you'll have to buy another one.
For which projects, it would be a good fit?
I might find few use cases ( if looking hard enough).
- Time limited virtualization project – it might fit for some time-limited projects where you have a deadline, and after 12 months the hardware is decomissioned. It may be a case when you rent hardware via contract. So you have a choice to pick the Essentials Term or the Essentials Plus Term (vMotion, HA, etc….). Fair enough.
- A Project which is low on a budget – projects low on a budget which doesn't have a visibility over their business. The folks do not know if their business will work or not. They have 12 months to try, then they must buy another license (or stop their business). Fair enough too.
Usually, the hardware cost takes a big part of the cake so spend as-less-as-possible on VMware licensing might be an option too.
Let's recap the lower cost VMware offers for small businesses:
- vSphere Essentials – 3 hosts with each maximum 2 CPU. 1 vCenter Server Essentials version which can manage maximum those 3 hosts. No vMotion, no High Availability. You can create a datacenter, create a cluster, but only a cold migrations between hosts is possible. If you don't need vMotion and HA, it's the best and lower cost solution I can recommend. Hooked to some backup solution with a separate physical backup server, this is a "no brainer" for small shops.
The vSphere Essentials Kit licenses are perpetual and do not have an end date. The subscription term includes updates and new releases of the selected product during the time frame selected.
- vSphere Essentials Plus – same as above, but you can vMotion VMs across your cluster. It allows you to do some hardware maintenance, patching and has piece of mind in case you have unexpected hardware failure as VMware HA will restart VMs running on the failed host, on other remaining hosts within your cluster. (Check our guide on How to configure VMware High Availability (HA) cluster).The vSphere Essentials Plus Kit consists of the following:
- vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi)
- vCenter Server Essentials
- vSphere Data Protection
- vSphere High Availability (HA)
- vSphere vMotion
- Cross Switch vMotion
- vSphere vShield Endpoint
- vSphere Replication
- vSphere Essentials Term – Time limited license. The same features as in "Essentials" but for 12 months only. No support included. You have to buy per-incident support if necessary.
- vSphere Essentials Plus Term – Time limited license. The same features as in "Essentials Plus" but for 12 months only. The price includes the product license and Basic (or Production) support & subscription for 1 year. (you have a radio button to choose Basic or Production support)
I hope that you now see the options. For me, it was new as I always knew that the Essentials or Essentials Plus existed, but now the "Term" is the third option. It might interest some admins as with this licensing package you also buying 12 months support contract. Don't forget that….
It might interest some admins as with this licensing package you also buying 12 months support contract. At least with the Essentials Plus Term option. Don't forget that….
If during the 12 months period there is a major release, you can benefit from the upgrade for free.
Admin folks maintaining virtualized infrastructures in small shops are usually having other hats within the company. I know few shops where the admin is also accountant or electrician…. you know. Not a VCA, VCP or VCAP…. So in those cases if you have a problem, believe me, it is good to have a VMware support.
Know that VMware support can be also bought "per-incident" it means that you buy tickets ahead and consume them as you go….
- Per Incident Support Click Here.
- vSphere Essentials, Essentials Plus, and the "Terms" kits – Click here.
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FTC Creates Interactive Tool for Developers of Mobile Health ApplicationsApril 22, 2016 – Articles
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently created a new interactive tool for mobile health application developers to utilize in determining which federal laws and regulations might apply to them. A Mobile Health Application is any application on a mobile device which delivers health care services. This could include applications which keep track of health information, monitor chronic illnesses, or allow a patient to directly communicate or share information with his/her health care provider.
The FTC, together with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), the HHS Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has designed a web-based tool that takes mobile health application developers through a series of questions about the nature of their applications, including the function, the data collected, and the services provided to users. Based on the answers to the questions, the tool helps mobile health application developers to figure out whether or not certain federal statutes and regulations might apply to them, including:
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
- Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)
- Federal Trade Commission's Health Breach Notification Rule.
The tool, which is maintained on the FTC's website, links to each agency's (OCR, ONC, FDA) website for more information about the laws and regulations for which they have compliance and enforcement responsibility.
The Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stated, "Mobile app developers need clear information about the laws that apply to their health-related products", and "by working with our partner agencies, we're helping these businesses build apps that comply with the law and provide more protection for consumers." More and more, individuals are becoming increasingly reliant on managing their health care through mobile health applications. Studies project that by 2020, the worldwide mobile health market is expected to grow to $49 billion.1 The worldwide mobile health market was valued at just $4.75 billion in 2014.
Although the tool provides an overview of the applicable federal laws, it is not meant to serve as legal guidance. If you have any questions regarding which federal health care laws apply to your entity, or how to comply with these laws, please contact Jennifer O. Mitchell at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
The FTC's Mobile Health Apps Interactive Tool can be found here.
1 "mHealth is Expected to Reach $49.12 Billion by 2020", Grand View Research, August 2015, http://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-mHealth-market


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So there's this "conservative" version of Wikipedia called Conservapedia, which describes itself thusly:
Tired of the LIBERAL BIAS every time you search on Google and a Wikipedia page appears? Conservapedia began in November 2006, as the class project for a World History class, meeting in New Jersey, of 58 advanced homeschooled and college-bound students.
So, it's a Wikipedia for conservatives, right?
Take a look at the top 10 "most-viewed pages": http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:Statistics
Wee bit obsessed are we?
(H/T to Atrios)
P.S. Just in case they decide to modify this page so it's a wee less, umm, insightful vis a vis the conservative mindset, here's a screen capture, preserved for posterity.


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Estate agency complaints
The Property Ombudsman scheme has reported both a rise in the number of consumers contacting the scheme for help, as well as a large increase in the number of complaints resolved. Almost all the complaints were resolved in favour of the complainant.
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Notre Dame hosts internationally renowned philosopher and scholar
Document Type
Media Release
Publication Date
Winter 12-6-2012
Publisher Name
The University of Notre Dame Australia
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The contemporary arguments for liberal immigration laws were challenged by world renowned scholar Professor John Finnis during a lecture at The University of Notre Dame Australia's Fremantle Campus recently.
The Professor of Law and Legal Philosophy at the University College, Oxford, has taught law at a number of universities including the University of Notre Dame (Indiana) Law School where he has the title of Biolchini Family Professor of Law. He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University in 2011.
Professor Finnis lecture addressed the preconditions of philosophy and law and how they formed the basis for immigration theories and policy.
Members of the Western Australian judiciary, legal professionals and academics, Notre Dame staff and students gathered with members of the community for the public lecture titled: Law, Philosophy and Immigration Policy.
Professor Finnis' lecture also touched on the moral principles which he suggested should be ratified and enforced as part of every legal system and the rationale for 'trust' to be used as a platform for building reciprocal relationships with non-native born migrants.
"Trust is an essential precondition for law," Professor Finnis said.
"The reason for compliance by all is the great benefits made possible by a rule of law – protection of the rights of all who are vulnerable to crime, piracy and invasion; support of the marital enterprise of transmitting life, virtue and culture; and enhanced prosperity."
Professor Finnis challenged concepts and sentiments from both sides of the immigration debate in Australia which have been extensively raised by authors and other academics in a variety of fields. He called for a more "reasonable and virtuous approach" towards this issue which would allow immigrants to live free from harm in a non-native community.
Following the lecture, Professor Finnis chaired a lively discussion with members of the audience about national and international immigration and social policies.
Topics such as the importance of recognising Australia's Indigenous people in the Constitution and the growing use of Sharia Law by the Muslim population in the United Kindgom were raised during the discussion.
In her opening address, Vice Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond said she was delighted to welcome Professor Finnis to Notre Dame's Fremantle Campus.
"Professor Finnis has conducted the whole of his professional life in public; in his teachings, in his writings and in his willingness to defend the positions he has explored," Professor Hammond said.
"For those of us who haven't been fortunate enough to have been taught by Professor Finnis, we have none the less had the opportunity to read and study his many written works – all of which have demonstrated his incredible intellect and his groundbreaking thinking in law, bioethics and political philosophy.
"He has shown himself to be one of the finest philosophical and legal minds of his generation."
In addition to Professor Finnis' Fremantle lecture, he presented a series of public discussions as part of the Ideas on Broadway lecture series on the Sydney Campus. His visit was hosted by the University's Centre for Faith, Ethics and Society (CFES).
The CFES aims to promote the study of Catholic intellectual and moral tradition via a focus on faith and ethics and their application and integration into Australian social life.
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Analysis Seminar
The Program Toward Computing the Topological Degree of Toda System of Rank 2
Speaker: Chang-Shou Lin, National Taiwan University
Location: Warren Weaver Hall 1314
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 2 p.m.
It has been already shown that the generating function of the topological degree for the mean field equation is a rational function. This fact motivates us to study the nonlinear PDE from the aspects of integrable system. The theory developed from this point of view has a rich connection with hyper-elliptic curves, modular forms and Painleve VI equations. Naturally we would like to study the corresponding theory of higher rank, that is,the nonlinear elliptic PDE which are known as Toda system. Without singularity, the Toda system appears in the literature as Plucker formula in algebraic geometry. The aim of this talk is to initiate the program of calculating the topological degree for solutions of Toda systems of rank 2. The program presents many challenging analytical questions, in particular the new bobbling phenomena which could not concentrate the mass. So it leads to revisit an old theory of Brezis and Merle.


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"You want to know how to wash a cat?" my husband said on the phone. "First you need two people. Don't try it by yourself."
"No, don't use the whirlpool. Cats don't like to be immersed in water."
This is all being said very calmly with brevity. Then my husband hangs up.
"Who was that?"
"Haley," he said, indicating our ten-year old granddaughter.
"Did they get a cat? They already have a dog."
"I don't know," Jerry said, "I didn't ask why she wanted to wash a cat."
Now you see, here's an example of big difference between men and women. Can you imagine a grandmother not asking right off why her granddaughter wanted to wash a cat? Did a strange cat wander into the yard all dirty or greasy and Haley wanted to help? I did that once. Embarrassing story below.* Did her parents finally agree she could have one?
So I catch her father on the phone later.
"Did Haley get a cat?"
"No, she and her friend started a dog and cat washing business. First they set up a table to sell lemonade and candy. Business was slow. Then a neighbor asked if they wanted to wash her dog for $10. Now they have a 'business," as she calls it, and have put $68 in the kitty already."
I could not be prouder. At her age I was selling watermelons out front or seeds door to door. I thought this generation had no interest in such enterprises, but Haley is very proud of her business, as she well should be. I think our country is going to be in good hands down the road.
Last night my youngest son, Jason, called and said he had a kitten. Is this Raining Cats Week? But the story was an interesting one.
Jason's neighbor was given a loaner truck to drive while his was in the shop yesterday. It had a funny sound, like a cat's mew, but he drove it all the way to Daytona (from Orlando) and back. The truck was still mewing when neighbors gathered to check it out. Jason could hear the sound was coming from the spare tire well up under the truck, so he dove under there. After three hours of struggle, he came out black and greasy, with a coal black kitten clawing his hands.
Someone gave him kitten food and he took the kitten in the house. Now we are looking for a home. If Jason wants to show someone's future pet in its best light, I know where he can get a superb cat wash.
*Now for the embarrassing cat wash story.
A strange cat wandered into our yard many years back. The poor thing was covered in oil or grease and seemed to be pleading to me to help him. I got out soap, turned on the hose and this poor, strange cat let me wash him all over. I hoped the grease poured on him had not been hot and burned his skin. He didn't seem to be in pain, but I washed gently. The smell was unusual, not like cooking grease, but I couldn't place it – not until years later. I was sitting in the stands at a tennis match in Hilton Head. Almost everyone there was slathered with Avon Skin so Soft and the scent was overpowering – and familiar. The cat! But why? The same reason adults apply it to themselves some put it on their animals, I was told, to repel insects. OHHHHHHHHHH


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From the start, Beauty and the Beast was always going to bust monetary expectations. It started setting box office records just after its opening weekend, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Along the way, it's caused quite a bit of conversation. That includes questions about whether or not Beauty and the Beast is racist, the possibility that it could change minds about being anti-princess, and just questions in general.
Those questions, the conversations around the movie, or maybe that it's just that kind of good, have inspired a box office take that will soon pass $1 billion. If you'd like to see it with the zeros, that's $1,000,000,000. Nine of them.
"On Tuesday, Beauty, starring Emma Watson as Belle, grossed $9.7 million for a worldwide total of $993.2 million," The Hollywood Reporter writes. "The tentpole has earned $435.9 million domestically and $557.3 million overseas, led by China ($85.2 million) and the U.K. ($75.3 million). Disney has plenty of reason to celebrate. Beauty and the Beast is the second of its live-action updates to cross $1 billion after Alice in Wonderland. Moreover, Disney will lay claim to 14 of the 29 movies to earn $1 billion or more."
That's a giant amount of money. We can't say we're shocked: Emma Watson is a huge star and the movie is a competent update of a gigantic property. Watson is already slated to blast past a $15 million take for the film, which seems set to climb only higher.


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"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." This principle from author Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has the power to solve an industry-wide sales challenge – under-developed listening skills.
In today's Information Age, prospective customers often come to the table armed with enough information to make their own logical decision. Only, most of us ultimately make decisions from a place of emotion with salespeople we feel connected to and trust. The sales rep's role has transitioned from information provider to relationship builder, and the foundation to any good relationship begins with listening.
For reps trained under the old features/benefits sales model, making this shift can be challenging. It requires a rep to ask high-impact, open-ended questions and listen carefully 80 percent of the time. While it can be tricky, we do have two ears and just one mouth for a reason.
A secondary benefit to developing strong listening skills, beyond building relationships and closing more business, is it allows for greater prospecting efficiency. By listening more than you talk, you can quickly distinguish between good prospects and dead ends, avoiding time killers and moving on to stronger prospects.
As you work to sharpen your listening skills, avoid these common pitfalls:
Rehearsing: Resist the temptation to focus so much on what you're going to say next that you miss what the prospect says.
Mind reading: Avoid making assumptions, answering questions that haven't been asked, or solving problems that haven't been articulated.
Derailing: If you switch subjects too quickly, your prospect may assume you're not really listening.
Placating: Relating to or agreeing with most everything a prospect says may come across as self-serving.
Fixing: Working too hard to prove you have the solution to every problem your prospect may have can be interpreted by your prospect as insincere.
Remember customers buy primarily based on emotion versus intellect, so don't underestimate the importance of rapport building. Then ask thoughtful questions that encourage your prospects to articulate their problems. You won't close sales by telling a prospect what his problems are. Ask leading questions that allow the prospect to realize this on his own.
Ask meaningful follow-up questions. For example, when you hear your prospect identify a source of pain, say "tell me how much this problem is likely costing you." Occasionally restate what you've heard to demonstrate you're paying attention. Lastly, recognize silence as a powerful tool for bringing out information a prospect may never have intended to share.
Developing heightened listening skills takes discipline but can pay off big dividends.
Lori Turner-Wilson is an award-winning columnist and managing partner of RedRover Sales & Marketing, www.redrovercompany.com, with offices in Memphis and Nashville. You can follow RedRover on Twitter (@redrovercompany and @loriturner) and Facebook (facebook.com/redrovercompany).
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Parenthood Season 4 Episode 7 "Together" Recap| November 14, 2012 at 12:35 AM EST
While tonight's episode of Parenthood" was good, I'm thankful it wasn't too tear inducing.
I like to call Parenthood a reality show because it is the most realistic show on television. Even the less realistic stuff is so heartwarming. It's a perfect blend of escapism and realism, which is ironic considering the so called "reality shows" are the most unrealistic scripted shows currently on air.
As I type this I'm on vacation visiting my dad and the rest of my family. Being around so much family makes me both miss them when I'm away and wish for some peace and quiet while visiting them. My family is loud and boisterous and way too pushy while being caring and thoughtful. It's wonderful and annoying, much like Camille. Sent to make things easier for a recovering Kristina, she winds up making Kristina's life more stressful. Already feeling alone and useless, Kristina finds out her mom can't even be bothered to come up to be there for her as she begins chemo treatment. The scene at the end with Camille telling Kristina she can never replace her mom is when I lost it. Especially that hug and sweater gift. I have now cried in every episode this season, so thanks for that, "Parenthood." (By the way, that sweater was the sweetest and most thoughtful thing I have ever seen.)
While Kristina is stuck at home, Adam is yelling at Crosby and berating him for little things because he's so worried about Kristina. Adam venting to Crosby in the bar and finally confessing his fears was just the therapy he needed. It was on par with Kristina eating ice cream and taking Max to the arcade: they both finally found a way to channel their fears and angers and insecurities into something else. At the end, they are right where they want to be — together. They will get through this but only if they do it together. Man. There goes the tears. Again.
In other Braverman news, Joel and Julia are still trying to assimilate Victor to his new life and invite his old childhood friend Miguel over. Finally the boy opens up and has a genuinely good time. It was so great to see Victor smile and be a kid. It's not easy adopting a young boy, but Joel and Julia are making the best of it, as evidence of Julia studying Spanish at the end of the episode. It's not something she has to do — especially since Victor speaks perfect English — but rather something she wants to do for him in order for him to remember his culture and background. It's an incredibly sweet gesture and even made Victor smile. But since Julia quit her big fancy lawyer job I guess she's got a lot more time on her hands.
Cute new couple alert! Matt Lauria returns as war vet Ryan and Amber's new flame. While out on a sexy putt putt date, the two agree to take it slow by hopping into bed together. Later, Ryan confesses to Zeek that he's got some guilt he can't let go of since serving in Afghanistan. Amber really likes the guy, and Ryan seems to adore Amber, so I hope the PTSD thing doesn't become too much for them. Most shows throwing in the PTSD angle would be cheesy and melodramatic, but I have faith in the writers and actors that it will be well done and realistic. Plus, Mae Whitman and Matt Lauria have fantastic chemistry, so please don't go anywhere, Ryan.
Finally, Drew uses his aunt's cancer and new living situation to get a little something from his ex-girlfriend. Is she just feeling sorry for him or does she regret breaking up with him in the first place?
Overall another fine episode in what is proving to be "Parenthood's" best season yet. As the episode title suggests, family will always be together, whether we will want it or not. As someone who lost a brother to cancer — among others as well — these episodes are hitting close to home without it feeling forced. If the theme of the night is realism, then the writers are making it as real as it can get.
Written by Jordan Hickman. Read more from her at www.reallylatereviews.com and follow her on twitter at @jordan_hickman.
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When Is Meditation Non-Meditation?
The dharma path is nothing other than working with your own mind. In Buddhism, one of our most powerful tools for working with the mind is meditation. Meditation is about seeing who you are, seeing your mind, through which you can discover your mind's nature.
There are many ways to meditate, many different meditation practices and techniques, but here I would like to focus on the three qualities of sitting or resting meditation taught in Vajrayana Buddhism. These three qualities are:
What is Non-Distraction?
The first of these is non-distraction. Non-distraction is actually what meditation is all about: being non-distracted from this current experience. Being distracted is a source of many of our problems. It is difficult to accomplish anything if we are not focused on what we are doing. For example, when we are distracted from our conversation, we can get into a lot of trouble with our friends or loved ones.
But also, from the point of view of the Buddhist teachings, when our mind is distracted, that is the time we usually fall into some kind of mistake, negative habit, or get easily disturbed by difficult thoughts and emotions. When we are distracted it is easy to miss when powerful emotions like anger, jealousy, resentment, and so on are arising for us. We may not notice we are experiencing these emotions until they are so intense that we have very little room to work with them. But if, due to not being distracted, we notice them earlier, when they are still gaining some steam, so to speak, we have many more options on how to work skillfully with them. So non-distraction is a very helpful quality.
Non-distraction is not exactly like focusing and concentrating. From the perspective of Vajrayana Buddhism, we don't really need to make a lot of effort to concentrate our mind. Focusing and concentrating is not the key, it is just the tool. It's just a tool for non-distraction.
Even when we say concentrate on the breath, it means breath is a reference point. A reference point for what? It is a reference point for non-distraction. We need a reference point for non-distraction, something that keeps us aware of what is happening in the present.
In the beginning we use the breath because the breath is always happening now, so it is a very helpful reference point for non-distraction. We can't look at the past breath, it is gone. We can't look at the future breath, it is not here. When we look at the present experience of breath, of breathing, we are here, now, resting non-distracted in the present. When we focus on the breath we have this quality of non-distraction. It is important to remember that. Focusing on the breath is simply a tool for not getting distracted from the present, nothing more.
What does Non-Meditation Mean?
We may think that in meditation we have a lot to do. That's why sometimes we say, I'm "doing" meditation. Actually there's nothing to do. Just sit. The very statement, "I'm going to do meditation" is problematic. It is like saying, "I'm going to do resting." That doesn't make sense. You don't say that, do you? You say, "I'm going to rest." So there's no "doing" resting. There is no such thing as 'doing' resting, it is just resting. That's the second quality; that is non-meditation. There's no such thing as doing something here, because the instruction is simply for us to rest. It's called resting meditation. If you are doing something to rest then you're not resting. If you are "doing" meditation then you are not meditating.
The Third Quality of Resting Meditation: Non-Fabrication
This means don't try to be someone. Don't think when you sit in meditation you are becoming a totally different person, a 'spiritual' or 'Buddha' person. It is not the case that you sit down and become a better version of yourself, and then when you stand up from the cushion and become your evil twin. That's not our practice.
Non-fabrication means when you're meditating you are the same person, and when you arise from that meditation you are the same person. Don't fabricate, don't put on a mask, and don't hide from yourself. We have to relax and be ourselves. You don't have to become religious or spiritual. Meditation is not about becoming a religious, spiritual, or 'better' person. It's about discovering who you are. Meditation is about discovering ourselves, who we are, who we actually are, not who we think we are. In Buddhist language, we say meditation is about discovering the true nature of our mind.
Why is There Nothing to Do and No One to Become?
In the Vajrayana teachings we talk about mind's nature being Buddha Nature. We talk about our mind's nature being awakened now, right now, in this very moment. We don't need to create our mind's nature or improve it in any way. Mind's nature has always been awakened, we just need to discover or rediscover that.
But, if you want to see that nature, that naturally awakened mind, you have to see your mind first. Before you can discover the nature of a thing, you need to find the thing itself.
We say that we want to see mind's nature, and we are really focusing on finding this nature, but at the same time, we don't know our mind yet. That's a problem. First, we have to find out what this mind is, then we can discover its nature. For that reason, non-fabrication plays a very important role in our practice.
In the space of relaxed non-distraction, we need to take a good look at our mind, without any fabrication, fakery, or pretense. Then we see whatever we see. Once we see our mind, we can start to look for the nature of that mind.
What About All Those Thoughts?
Within that resting meditation –– with the three qualities of non-distraction, non-meditation, and non-fabrication –– we may experience thoughts. Thoughts are arising and arising for us, continually.
Thoughts themselves are not a problem, but usually we come under the influence of those thoughts and they totally overpower us. We become a very loyal follower of our thoughts. We chase thoughts of the past, the future, and the present. And so in the meditation, if we experience being overpowered by thoughts, we need to come back to non-distraction. The basic technique we learn is "acknowledge the thought." Say "thought" and let go. Come back to breathing. Or, come back to non-distraction. It is that simple.
These are three qualities or three methods of Vajrayana resting meditation. But, all methods have the possibility to bring about the realization of the nature of mind. Don't think, "Oh I need to finish this first, then this, then that, then boom, I will get realization." It doesn't happen that way. And it is never taught in the Mahamudra or Dzogchen teachings that that's how we get it. Realization can happen in any moment. Seeing the nature of mind can happen in any moment. Any method can lead us to that. The key point here is how genuinely and how well we actually apply these methods.
A Simple Meditation
Here is a simple meditation you can try at home.
1. With a positive, heartfelt motivation sit comfortably with your spine well-supported and allow your body to relax.
2. Bring your attention to your breath, your reference point for non-distraction.
3. With the breath as your support, relax your mind into the experience of nowness.
4. If thoughts arise just notice them without chasing after them or trying to stop them. Thoughts themselves are not a problem.
5. If you become overpowered by thoughts, distracted by thoughts, you can label them "thinking" and then return to a light focus on your breath, return to resting in non-distraction.
6. Relaxing without distraction in the present moment, simply be as you are where you are. Remind yourself there is no need to do anything, no need to fabricate anything, no need to dress up your experience into something more "spiritual", and no need to try to make it better or worse. Don't push away or hold onto your experience. Relax and stay present.
The teachings presented in this article were originally given by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche to a public audience in Montreal, in 2015.


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By The Reverend Alvin Dagot
Thank you LORD once again for the blessing of meeting our spiritual parents, Sir Harold and Ma'am
Sandra, our beloved missionaries. The Bible says in Psalm 103:13 "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him." It is not a hindrance to you how far your land of your home and the distance of how long you traveled to come here with the spirit of love and concern as being your family and a successor of the ministry that you started since you come here in the Philippines.
Last April 13, 2019 at 11:00 am Sir Harold and Ma'am Sandra arrived here in FFWBC, Brooke's Point, Palawan. We had a short program of Commendation for our beloved missionaries and advance greetings for their 57th Blessed Wedding Anniversary. The program consisted of the following:
• A song and dance presentations from the youth and members.
• A short message of encouragement message from Sir Harold. He said, "Never, never, never, never, give-up."
• A short talk of Encouragement message from Ma'am Sandra. She said "trust in the Lord with all your heart"
• A prayer for the Church Congregation of Balacan, Brookes Point, Palawan.
We shared lunch fellowship of delicious food offered from the church members. Before Sir Harold and Ma'am Sandra left Brooke's Point, they prayed for a young boy named Jerick, who has been bedridden for three years. He was injured in an accident three years ago and never had proper treatment for his injuries. He has been in pain all that time. The slightest movement of his legs caused a cry of pain. When they saw him, their hearts were broken and they decided at that moment that they would help. When they told the family and gave some immediate financial help, there were tears and words of gratitude, for they had wanted and hoped for years for some to help them.
It was a very significant event in our lives here in First Free Will Baptist Church, Brooke's Point, Palawan for our father in the faith to be with us. Thank you Lord for the blessing of meeting with our beloved missionaries once again. Thank you for coming Ma'am Sandra and Sir Harold. GOD bless you always.
Jerick has been moved from Brooke's Point to Puerto Princesa City, but the hospitals there are not equipped to treat him. He was given medication to help control his pain. We are now trying to find a way to transport him to a hospital in Cebu City. We have church family there who can house and care for the family while he is treated. Please join us in prayer for Jerick. Our hope and prayer is that someday in the near future this young man, who is now sixteen, will walk again and be a great witness for our Lord. Thank you for what you do to make it possible for us to extent help to those in need around the world.


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A visit to the presumed site of Jacob's vision on a hill (Mount Artis) on the periphery of the settlement of Beth El is well worth a visit. This settlement was established in 1974.
There are a number of places in Israel identified with Biblical figures that may not be accurate, including the tombs of King David, Rachel and Samuel. However, the identification of this being "the place" where Jacob experienced his vision of a ladder stretching to heaven with angels ascending and descending may well be accurate.
The story is told in Genesis: "And he encountered the place and spent the night there because the sun had set; he took from the stones of the place which he arranged around his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamt and behold! A ladder was set earthwards and its top reached heavenwards; and behold angels of God were ascending and descending on it. ….. Jacob awoke from his sleep and said: Surely God is present in this place and I did not know. This is none other than the abode of God and this is the gate of the heavens! (Genesis 28:10-12,16-17)
This is an important story in that it indicates that God is not remote from the world He created, but is involved even in individual lives. Jacob and his seed are also promised the Land of Israel as a "blessing to "all the families of the earth".
When the northern kingdom split from Judea after the death of Solomon, the leader of the northern kingdom Yereboam ben Nebat set up two temples with 2 golden calves as a representation of the God of Israel. The intent was to provide an alternative place for worship outside of Jerusalem. One of these temples was set up in Dan in the north of Israel and the other in Beth El. The temple in Dan is reasonably intact and can be visited. The temple in Beth El is likely here, although because of deliberate destruction only ruins can be seen: "The king took counsel, and he made two golden calves; and he said to [the people]: "It is too far for you to go up to Jerusalem. These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt." He placed the one in Beth El, and the [other] one in Dan. He also made a temple of high places, and he appointed priests from the commoners of the people who were not of the children of Levi." (I Kings 12:26-30)
This location would have been chosen because it was close to the southern border of the Northern Kingdom and because of the tradition associating it with Jacob's dream and the altars he set up here. For a while, the Ark of the Covenant was kept here (Judges 20:27) before being moved to Shiloh.
Professor Zev Vilnay, a geographer and pioneer in Israeli hiking and touring, proposed this location after the Six Day War based on 6 pieces of evidence. None are decisive standing on their own, but put together they make a fairly compelling argument:
1. There is a Moslem shrine here is known as makam Sheikh Abdullah. This is not a mosque, but a prayer shrine. Abdullah means servant of God. Jacob like other Biblical figures is regarded as a prophet in Islam.
2. Next to it is a Crusader chapel, presumably continuing this tradition.
3. You can see that this location is adjacent to the mountain watershed ridge. This would have been the location of the ancient main north-south road through Samaria. (When the Palestinian Authority took over Ramalla, highway 60
4. This location is close to the Arab village of Beitin. There is little doubt that this is the location of the Biblical town of Beth El. When the Muslims took over the country in the 7th century, they retained the original names of the towns and villages, which in turn are Biblical. It is not unusual for the end El to have been changed to an –in.
5. There are ruins here, which have not been excavated, but which would fit nicely into this being a temple. It has wide walls and masonry typical of First Temple times. It's size is typical of the sanctuary as in Shilo. It also faces not towards Jerusalem but to the Moslem "mukum".
6. There are many tombs around the hill from First and Second Temple times, which is compatible with this being regarded as a holy place. These are also mentioned in the Bible with respect to the religious revival initiated by King Josiah (640-609 BCE) in First Temple times: "Also the altar that was in Beth-el – the high place that Jereboam son of Nebat built, with which he caused Israel to sin – also that altar and its high place he demolished; he burned the high place and ground it into dust, and burned the Asherah tree. Josiah then turned and saw the graves that were there on the mountain and he sent [men] to take the bones out of the graves, and he burned them upon the altar and defiled it. (II Kings 23:15-16)
Time: Leave about 30-45 minutes for the short walk from the parking lot and to look around.
Directions. The site is in the settlement of Beth El. Enter into Waze "אתר חלום יעקב" and click on "אתר חלום יעקב בית אל". This will lead you through Beth El to the parking lot, from where it is only a short walk to the site.
Public transport: Bus 140 goes from Yirmiyahu/Ha Tsvi, close to the Jerusalem Central Bus Station, to this site.
Security: The settlement and the roads from Jerusalem are in area C. Residents of Beth El will tell you that journeying to here is perfectly safe. Just keeps to the main roads.
Walking in the site:
Look at the shrines, the ruins, and the ancient oak. There are signs to help you. View also the mountain ridge on which was the main road from ancient times, and the Arab village of Beitin. If you walk around the hill you will notice a fortification and ancient burial caves.
See also the ancient oak, which could be 1,000 years old and is the most ancient oak in Israel. Oaks were often placed around holy places. This does, of course, remind us of the death of Deborah, the wet nurse of Rebecca: "Deborah, the wet nurse of Rebecca, died, and she was buried below Beth El, below the plateau, and he named it the "The Oak of Tears."(Genesis 35:8). This is, of course, not the same oak, but it could have been from an acorn from the same tree!
Nearby places of interest:
Psagot Winery is currently in Kokhav Ya'akov. A 1-hour tour is available which includes a movie about the wine-making process here, a 30-minute movie about how the calls of history influenced a young man to give up his profession and join the family wine-making business, and a view of the landscape from the balcony of the visitor center. This is followed by selected tasting of Psagot's wines. Tours are available in Hebrew and English and other languages. There is an admission charge. The visitor center is open Sunday to Thurday 9.00 AM-5.00 PM (last tour 3.30 PM) and Friday 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM (last tour 3.30 PM). Call (02) 997-9333 to arrange a tour. Driving directions: put "Psagot Winery" into Waze. Several buses go to the gas station at Kokhav Ya'akov and from there it is about a 9-minute walk.
This hill was considered holy by Islam and there is the small domed "makkam" (place) built in the early Islamic period. It faces towards Mecca.
This shows the ruins of the probable temple of Yereboam ben Nabat. It has the size similar to that of the Mishkan. Note the stone with the large flat surface which may have been a place for public gathering. The pile of stones is where the altar might have been. Yereboam wanted to have it both ways - a monotheistic God of Israel who liberated the Israelites from Egypt and who was worshiped via a physical object. This was also done in the southern kingdom too, but the prophets and periods of reform kept the southern kingdom more on track. For the Northern Kindom, it was the beginning of the end.
It's all on the sign, except the Biblical verse in the English translation is Genesis 35:8 - not 38.8


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The renovation of a 34m² residence optimizes spaces for better access, ventilation and lighting.
This was a challenging reform in a small house in São Paulo to meet the needs of a young couple. With two floors, the house got a complete redesign for an expansion and better conditions of ventilation and lighting.
The first barrier was the lack of space for the furniture, since the priority was the circulation. "I designed all furniture for living room, kitchen and bedroom, as were necessary specific measures for each piece. Furthermore, the clear and neutral colors reinforce the visual impression of more space" – explains Cristiane Bergesch, the architect.
Another problem was the lack of space for a dining room. The living room had several accesses and the main door was taking up too much space to open. It was replaced by a sliding door, which expanded the original building area to 46m², joining the living room and the outdoors. A glass ceiling ensured a natural lighting for both spaces.
The owners wanted a comfortable, practical home, and also a place to receive family and friends. The outdoor area added the space needed for dining room and barbecue.
Two suspended cabinets made of demolition wood, one with granite countertops, serves both dinner and barbecue areas and can be used also for laundry. For this reason, a stainless steel tank was installed.
"Being a multipurpose space, I decided to escape the classic white laundry and chose the demolition wood for a rustic aspect, appropriate for the barbecue and dining areas" – explains Cristiane Bergesch.
Functionality and convenience in the kitchen
The compact 4m² kitchen has all the necessary items. The chosen oven, for example, is a cooktop. The sliding door made in special glass provides a mirror effect, hiding the kitchen interior when there is no light. MDF cabinets with white melamine finish contrasts with an wood panel.
Comfort at bedtime
On the second floor is located the master bedroom and the bathroom. The bedroom has a queen bed and mirrors in the wardrobe door to enlarge the space.
Lighting and sound
Built-in fixtures have independent controls and allow to create an intimate, formal or functional atmosphere, according to the moment. Cristiane also designed an audio system with in-ceiling speakers for every room.
Project Details:
Location: São Paulo, SP – Brazil
Type: Interiors
Studio: Cristiane Bergesch Arquitetura e Interiores
Architect: Cristiane Bergesch
Engineer: José Anisio Alves da Silva
Photos: Marcelo Scandaroli


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12 Best Treadmills for Walking for Seniors in 2022
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Walking is one of the best, low-impact exercises for older people looking to get fit and lose weight. Treadmills allow you to take a "walk" anytime from the comfort of your own home. Below, we've reviewed the best treadmills for walking for seniors that fit in any space, are easy to move, and won't put pressure on your joints.
Regularly walking on a treadmill has many health benefits for seniors, like boosting memory, improving cardiovascular health, reducing arthritis pain, strengthening the immune system, and aiding in weight loss. It can also lower the elderly's risk of developing injuries or physical disabilities up to 41 percent, which allows for more independence and quality of life.
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What is the best treadmill for walking for seniors?
Many of the best treadmills for walking for seniors are surprisingly affordable and packed with features. Here are our top picks, and you can keep scrolling to find reviews of each. (Want even more options? Check out our reviews of treadmills under $500 for top-rated picks on a budget.)
- Best quiet treadmill for seniors : Famistar W500C Electric Folding Treadmill
- Best treadmill for obese seniors who want to start exercising : OMA Treadmill for Home
- Best folding treadmill for walking for seniors : Goplus 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill
- Best Treadmills for seniors with joint pain : REDLIRO Electric Foldable Treadmill
- Best Treadmill for seniors who power walk or jog : Besportable Folding Treadmill
- Best treadmill for seniors with training modes : SereneLife Smart Electric Folding Treadmill
- Best splurge treadmill for walking for seniors : XTERRA Fitness TRX4500 Treadmill
- Best treadmill with arm resistance for seniors : Weslo Crosswalk 5.2t Total Body Treadmill
- Cheapest treadmill for walking seniors : BiFanuo 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill
- Best overall treadmill for walking seniors : Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7515 Smart Treadmill
Should seniors use treadmills?
Treadmills are great for seniors who want to start a regular workout routine without leaving home. They're easy to use, don't take up much space (especially compact and folding treadmills like the Goplus 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill), and can be used quietly while others are in the room. Like elliptical machines, recumbent exercise bikes, and exercise bikes for seniors, they are low-impact and can help beginners to develop an exercise plan that can lead to weight loss, getting fit, and adapting an overall healthier lifestyle.
What To Look for in a Treadmill
Now more than ever, treadmills are outfitted with features that fit your lifestyle and fitness level. Here are five things you should keep in mind when shopping for a treadmill:
- Shock absorbency. Treadmill belts that are equipped with shocks help take the pressure off of joints, allowing for cushy walking.
- Safety features. Emergency stop clips attach to your waistband and automatically stop the belt to prevent injuries and falls. Seniors should also look for treadmills with non-slip grips to assist in balance (like the Sunny Health & Fitness Walking Treadmill).
- Easy collapse. Foldable treadmills are great space-savers, but they're even better with a hydraulic lift-assist feature that allows for effortless, one-touch opening and closing. Most collapsible treadmills also have wheels for easy portability.
- Digital displays. Seniors can easily keep track of all their progress with backlit screens that measure distance walked, calories burned, heart rate, speed, and more. Some advanced models can connect to workout apps that stream live workouts and let you connect with a personal trainer (like the NordicTrack T Series Treadmill).
- Easy access buttons. Many treadmills have incline, speed, and heart rate buttons built into the handlebars, so the elderly can manage their workout without losing their grip.
How far should a 70-year-old walk every day?
According to physical activity guidelines recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seniors and those with disabilities should moderately exercise around 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week. Seniors who can walk between 2,000 and 9,000 steps — or 1-4 miles daily will reap the most health benefits from their walking workout.
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The Best Treadmills for Walking Seniors
Famistar W500C Electric Folding TreadmillBest quiet treadmill for seniors
Buy from Walmart, $399.99 (originally $699.99)
Why we like it:
- Has a quiet motor
- Wheels make it easier to move and store
- LED display tracks your performance
Some days it can be a struggle to find the motivation to workout, but this Famistar treadmill makes it more convenient. Rather than worrying about picking up your treadmill every time you want to go for a run, this design includes wheels so you can easily push it around your living space. Then, when you're ready to put it away, the treadmill folds up for easy storage. As you're doing your daily walk or jog, you won't have to worry about a noisy machine distracting you – this model was designed with a quiet 1.5HP motor. You can also track your progress from start to finish using the LED display that shows your your distance, calories burned, time, and more.
Promising review: "It's easy to assemble, folds up and doesn't take up a whole lot of space. Great for walking or running and not noisy."
OMA Treadmill for HomeBest treadmill for obese seniors who want to start exercising
Buy from Amazon, $1,999 (was $2,199)
Why we like it:
- 350-pound weight limit
- Extra-long 18-inch safety handles
- Multi-grip handrails along the top, middle, and sides
This OMA Treadmill can support up to 350 pounds, making it one of the more sturdy treadmills on the market. Its adjustable speed goes up to to 12 MPH, and is ideal for those who are easing into exercise with low-intensity workouts. The digital display keeps track of your time, distance, calories burned, speed, and pulse. It has shock absorbing cushions in the belt, a large screen, and pockets for your water, phone – whatever you like to have handy.
Promising review: "I've Had this treadmill about two months now and I really do like it I get a good workout on it and I am a bigger woman. I find it to be very sturdy, and I love the Bluetooth function to listen to my music."
Goplus 2-in-1 Folding TreadmillBest folding treadmill for walking for seniors
Buy from Amazon, $329.99 (originally $499.99)
Why we like it:
- Easily foldable
- Arrives completely installed
- 5-layer non-slip texture running belt
This foldable treadmill is a winner for so many reasons. Beyond its ease and portability, the treadmill comes completely installed right out of the box, (so no tools, loose screws, and multi-step instructions!). The sturdy, durable steel frame has a quiet, built-in motor with a non-slip belt with shock absorption for ease on joints. Use it with the handles for stability, or fold the riser for use with a standing desk. There's a holder for your phone on the center riser for entertainment, and you can easily link your phone to the treadmill's built-in bluetooth speaker for better sounds.
Promising review: So far I am extremely happy with this product. I wanted something that would be easy to move around in case I wasn't sure which room I wanted it in and something small enough that it wouldn't take up the majority of any room. This is somewhat compact but still has the strength to work with me and my other half (who is well over 200lbs). This machine compared to the last one I had at home is extremely quiet which was another huge plus for me since my workout room is upstairs above an office room. Even at a higher speed no one knew I was working out."
REDLIRO Electric Foldable TreadmillBest Treadmills for seniors with joint pain
Buy from Amazon, $309.99 (was $359.99)
Why we like it:
- 5 layers of skid resistance
- Adjustable dash
- Preset programs
This treadmill is the bee's knees if you have joint issues. The Electric Foldable Treadmill from REDLIRO has a shock absorbing belt, and five layers of skid resistance material. Its cross handle bar creates additional stability for the machine when on, and the 12 preset programs means you'll never be at a loss for what to do during a session. The treadmill includes rubber pads, and its wheels allow you to move it with ease. Fold away when not in use to save room.
Happy Customer: "This is a great walking treadmill. I enjoy having an alternative to walking outside during inclement weather. It has a start and stop buttons, as well as speed controls on the arms and the display. It's very convenient to own, and it's nice that there are preprogrammed workouts. My favorite part is how compact it folds up for when I am not using it."
Besportable Folding TreadmillBest Treadmill for seniors who power walk or jog
Why we like it:
- Bright color
- Easy to operate
- Multilayered shock absorption
This powerful treadmill is the way to go if you're a serious walker. It has built-in programs to switch between, and pulse sensors in the handlebar to measure heart rate. Its run non-slip surface allows you to walk or wog (a combo of walking and jogging) without worry of losing your footing. There are five layers of shock absorption, making the treadmill joint friendly. There's also a holder for your phone built into the console.
Promising Review: "I love this treadmill. The design is perfect for indoor use, and I like the orange color. The folding feature is a great addition, and provides a space saving option in the house. This product is good for money, simple and convenient to use. Assembling the treadmill was not difficult with clear instructions provided."
SereneLife Smart Electric Folding TreadmillBest treadmill for seniors with training modes
Why we like it:
- 16 preset training modes
- Soft drop system for easier set up
- Bluetooth capable
For an easy set up, this treadmill comes with equipped with a soft drop system to avoid any heavy lifting and a safer set up. Whether you're a new runner or looking to challenge yourself, this model comes with the 16 pre-set training modes to choose from. Keep yourself entertained with music or your favorite podcast using the bluetooth settings. The safety handrails also have speed settings so that you can conveniently adjust the speed to fit your needs.
Promising review: "It's light, has a small footprint and is very quiet… I love that the program's speeds and patterns are visible on the dashboard. The two holders are perfect for my phone and TV remote."
XTERRA Fitness TRX4500 TreadmillBest splurge treadmill for walking for seniors
Buy from Amazon, $998 (was originally $1,399)
Why we like it:
- Oversized 7. 5" blue backlit LCD display
- 30 Pre-set programs
- Sturdy, foldable aluminum frame with cushioned deck
This treadmill is definitely a splurge, but all the bells and whistles it comes with — and the lifetime motor warranty — make it a worthy investment for walkers and runners alike. The large, backlit LCD display keeps track of all your progress and vital stats, and comes pre-programmed with 30 motivating workouts (you can download the XTERRA fitness app for even more!). Easily adjust the speed and incline with a remote control that is built-into the handle. A wireless chest strap transmitter and pulse grips keep track of your heart rate with accuracy and efficiency. A magnetic safety tether attaches to your waistband, automatically stopping the belt to provide a safeguard from falls. There's even a built-in fan to keep you cool! When you're done with your workout, wheels and a Lift Assist help you easily fold the treadmill for storage.
Promising review: "This is an incredibly solid treadmill which replaced the my last treadmill of 15 years. I walk four days and run three days a week, around three miles daily. This perfectly fit my needs. It has all the settings and accessories… It's very high quality for its price. My hubby says he can't hear me running in the next room. It's much quieter than my previous treadmill."
Weslo Crosswalk 5.2t Total Body TreadmillBest treadmill with arm resistance for seniors
Buy from Walmart, $359 (was $399)
Why we like it:
- Upper arm resistance settings give you a dual workout
- Foldable to save space
- CHP Impulse Motor for smooth operation
With its CHP Impulse Motor, this treadmill was made for smooth operation every workout. If you're tight on space, the model comes in a foldable design so that you can store it away after each use. You can target various muscles with the adjustable incline settings, and even give your arms an extra workout with the upper arm resistance feature that gives you a cardio and arm workout at the same time. Whether you're going for a light jog or a morning walk, this treadmill will provide you with a personalized workout each time.
Promising review: "It allows you to start at a slow speed and work your way up … I can adjust height of tread for more rigorous walking or running."
BiFanuo 2 in 1 Folding TreadmillCheapest treadmill for walking seniors
Why we like it:
- Easily foldable
- Powerful but quiet powerful 2.25 HP motor
- Multi-functional LED display
- This 2-in-1 treadmill arrives fully assembled
At under $400, this compact folding treadmill is the best deal for walking workouts at home. It comes completely installed with a 5-layer shock-absorbing base that is cushy on your joints, and an anti-skid, noise-reduction belt that is whisper-quiet. The LED screen tracks your workout time, calories burned, and other vitals, while an easy-to-reach safety key lets you quickly stop the treadmill to prevent falls.
Promising review: "I bought this to get our family a little bit more active during Covid and to use it as a walking treadmill under my stand up desk. It functions great! We put it in the family room. My preteens frequently walk on it while we watch a family movie, and when we're done with it, we slide it under the couch. I walk on it for exercise, about three miles a day, and then I can log another 2-to-4 miles during the workday at my desk."
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7515 Smart TreadmillBest overall treadmill for walking seniors
Buy from Amazon, $420.59 (was $529)
Why we like it:
- 12 levels of one-touch incline
- Pulse grip heart rate monitoring
- Bluetooth speakers
A true all-in-one product, the Sunny Health SF-T7515 is one of the best treadmills for seniors. Safety features include non-slip handlebars, an emergency stop clip, and a hands-free, soft-drop hydraulic system that makes it easy to open and collapse without straining. Control the incline and speed from either your handlebars or the digital screen, which also provides you with 12 pre-set workouts and the ability to measure speed, time, distance, calories burned, and pulse. Simply sync your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to stream music, podcasts, or even video workouts from your device.
Promising review: "If you need a treadmill to fit in a small space and still have cool features, this is it! Speeds are great, inclines, bottom folds up… perfect for our use."
NordicTrack T Series TreadmillBest NordicTrack treadmill for walking for seniors
Why we like it:
- Touch screen and incline
- 1-month individual membership include with personal trainer workouts
- Easy lift assist space saver design
- FlexSelect cushioning
With all the fancy features packed into this NordicTrack treadmill, it's almost unbelievable that it's less under $1,000. The sturdy frame supports up to 300 pounds, and FlexSelect cushioning sits beneath a commercial belt for extra shock absorbency. The backlit LED touchscreen measures all your stats, from workout time and distance to calories burned, and provides access to on-demand, live workouts and personal trainers via the iFit app. Incline and adjust your speed easily with the touch of a button, and check your heart rate with built-in EKG grips. When you're finished exercising, easy lift assist makes it a cinch to collapse to store out of the way.
Promising review: "I bought this treadmill in place of a gym membership because I find it extra hard to leave the house in the winter to make it to the gym. This has been a great solution for our family- even my husband likes to get on and go for a walk before work which makes it all worth it. The ifit program is awesome. You can work with a trainer in a gym doing high impact cardio or go for a hike through alps; love the versatility and variety of programs. Much more motivating to have an instructor guiding you through a workout than a traditional walk/run on a treadmill. The touch screen is great, sound is ample and I love the Bluetooth function to stream my own music. Easy to use and has everything you need to keep your work out comfortable. It is like having a nice gym caliber treadmill at home. The machine is not too loud and belt runs smooth. Cannot say enough about the quality. I will say this – setting it up was a workout in itself – have a good set of pliers as the bolts are a bit tricky. So worth the investment."
Sunny Health & Fitness Walking TreadmillBest treadmill for walking seniors with limited mobility
Buy from Amazon, $458.94 (was $579.98)
Why we like it:
- Low treadmill deck with shock absorption
- Front-mounted wheels for portability
- Multi-grip handrails along the top, middle, and sides
Seniors and those with limited mobility will feel safe exercising on this Sunny Health treadmill and its extra long, multi-grip handrails along the front and sides. This model is perfect for walkers who want to pace themselves and easily adjust their speed between 0.6 MPH and 5 MPH. Shock absorption is embedded on the low-deck treadmill, creating a low-impact cushion for joints. Wheels make this model portable and easy to move when not in use or if you want a better view of the TV!
Promising review: "This treadmill was chosen to accommodate our need for stability, ease of use, and to allow walking on a flat service. As a retired couple who have had a number of issues which limit mobility, it meets our needs. The surrounding handle on the frame, the low flat platform, and no frills controls are perfect. We were able to set this up in no time. A great purchase so far."


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Hudson's Bay is getting into the beauty business.
The retailer revealed Tuesday that it is launching a private-label skin-care and makeup line. Called Les Essentiels, the collection spans both skin care and makeup, with prices ranging from 25 Canadian dollars for a rosehip oil-infused, multiuse color stick to 55 Canadian dollars for a face serum to 60 Canadian dollars for a set of 10 synthetic brushes.
Les Essentiels was developed by Brittny Robins, a Canadian entrepreneur who has her own beauty line, Flawless by Friday, and beauty consultancy team, By Britt. Flawless by Friday originally launched in Canada at Hudson's Bay.
"Hudson's Bay was the first major retailer in Canada to pick up my beauty line and I am truly honored to collaborate with them to launch their first private label range of beauty and makeup products," Robins said in a statement. "The collection is specially designed to bring together dynamic natural ingredients and functionality through an inclusive selection that will help Canadians feel their best and most confident selves."
All of the products in Les Essentiels are free of parabens, sulphates and phthalates. The collection is also cruelty-free, and will launch at select Hudson's Bay stores and online later this month.
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"Hudson's Bay has earned the trust of our customers by consistently delivering quality products and knowledgeable service as part of our beauty experience," said Catherine Kelly, vice president of cosmetics at Hudson's Bay. "This first signature beauty line for Hudson's Bay is an opportunity to not only offer our own point of view on simple yet sophisticated beauty essentials, but to also partner with and champion a Canadian talent like Brittny who has proven herself through her deep expertise and passion for the industry."
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