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One of the more surprising changes in the postpartum periods is sweating. Sweating is caused by all of the hormone changes your body is experiencing. While sweating is normal, significant or severe sweating is fairly rare. If you experience postpartum sweating, make yourself comfortable and stay cool during this period, which usually ends a month after delivery.
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Part 1 of 2:Getting Comfortable
1Keep your room cool. Try to keep your house cooler than usual. It may help to keep your bedroom cooler in the evenings since you might find that you sweat more while you sleep. Aim for a temperature of 65 to 68°F (18.3 to 20°C).[1] X Research source
- If your partner is cold, they can layer clothing or wear heavier weight clothes. Remember, the sweating phase is temporary.
2Protect your bed. If you're waking up to sheets that are wet with sweat, consider putting down a mattress protector underneath your sheets. You can also lay an absorbent towel on top of the sheets that you can lay on. This way, if you soak through the towel in the middle of the night, you can simply remove or replace the towel.[2] X Research source
- Don't forget to keep a fresh pillow near your bed that you can swap out if your pillow gets too sweaty during the night.
3Wear loose clothing. Choose all-cotton clothing since cotton can absorb sweat better and allow your skin to breathe. Even though you may be sweating, keep a robe nearby for when you'll want to snuggle up with your baby. You don't want to get chilled because of sweat while you are nursing or caring for your baby.[3] X Research source
- If you find that you're still sweating through your clothes, use a talc-free powder to keep dry. Talk has been associated with health issues like ovarian cancer.[4] X Trustworthy Source American Cancer Society Nonprofit devoted to promoting cancer research, education, and support Go to source
4Avoid spicy foods. Eating spicy foods can make your body sweat even more or make you thirstier. Try to cut back on spicy foods, especially if you're nursing since these may irritate your baby.
- Try to avoid drinking alcohol in the early postpartum days. Your tolerance level is probably lower and alcohol acts as a diuretic which could cause dehydration. Don't drink alcohol if you're nursing your newborn.
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1Stay hydrated. Since you're losing fluids, you need to replenish them. Drinking water will help flush your system and you'll get over the excess sweating faster. It may help your body urinate more fluids instead of sweating them out. Drink 1 to 2 ounces for every kg of body weight, or half your weight in ounces (so if you weigh 150, drink at least 75 oz).[5] X Research source
- Drinking more water is even more important if you're nursing. Keep a glass of cool water or ice water on hand all the time and take a sip as needed to cool yourself down.
2Cool yourself off. Sweating can make you feel hotter in general so take a cool shower right before you go to bed. If you don't have the time or energy for a shower, place a cool compress on your face and neck. This can reduce sweating and cool you off.
- To make a cool compress, take an ice pack or fill a bag of ice and wrap it in a light cloth. Place the cloth with the compress against your face and neck. Avoid putting ice directly against your skin since it can damage your skin.[6] X Research source
3Use a deodorant. Choose a clinical strength deodorant to apply at night. Since it creates a barrier against your skin, you'll need to wash it away in the morning and apply normal-strength deodorant for the day.[7] X Research source
- It may take a few days for you to notice the effects of the clinical strength deodorant.
4Get medical attention if you're concerned. The majority of postpartum sweating usually ends by the first month, although some women notice it longer (especially if breastfeeding). If you're concerned about your sweating, think you have an overactive thyroid gland, or notice any of the following, contact your doctor:[8] X Research source
- Fever
- Extra weight loss
- Excessive sweating
- Sweating that lasts longer than a month
Expert Q&A
- ↑ http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/postpartum-sweating.aspx
- ↑ http://parent.guide/postpartum-sweat/
- ↑ http://parent.guide/postpartum-sweat/
- ↑ http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer
- ↑ http://www.pbs.org/americaswalking/fuel/fueldrinking.html
- ↑ http://patient.info/health/ice-and-heat-treatment-for-injuries
- ↑ http://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/the-breastfeeding-sweats/
- ↑ http://www.babycenter.com/0_postpartum-sweating_11720.bc


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East meets West in this bustling city-state. The towering skyscrapers, modern stores and fast-food chains make Singapore feel like a large American city—But just close your eyes for moment and a whiff of fresh spices from an open-air market and the sound of an imam calling the faithful to prayer will conjure a beautiful image.
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The gîte
Since 1987, holidaymakers can spend some time in our « Gîte» in Bernardvillé, in the heart of the Alsace wine region.
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The village
The village where we live, is nestled at the bottom of a small and picturesque valley. If counts about 200 inhabitants. The area is particularly calm even in Summer, because we live 2 km away from the main Wine Road. There are no shops in the village itself, but the baker comes every morning with fresh bread. The shopping can be done in the little town of Barr, only 8 km away, or in Epfig (5 km). Many restaurants will be found in the near vicinity; some of them less than 2 km away.
Le Felsberg
You will find our house at the entrance of the village (n°21), in a frame of greenery, between the slopes of the Eichelberg and Felsberg, both covered with vineyards. Simone takes lovingly care of the flowers that make the house look all the more friendly.
The "gîte" is on the first floor. If offers three bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room with living area, and a shower room with toilets. In its 80 sq. meters the "gîte" will provide enough room for four adults or two adults and three children, a bed for a baby. Central heating and the bed linen are included. The beds are ready on your arrival.
Outside there is a garden table and a barbecue;
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Breaking Down The Cost of a Bottle of Wine
I found this article earlier in the week and thought it would serve as a great intro to a piece we'll have out later in the week on tasting room wine discounts. In case you've ever wondered how much a winery gets paid for that $15 bottle of Malbec you just bought, why restaurant wine prices are so outrageous, or how, exactly, Trader Joe's can afford to sell wine for $3-a-bottle, I think you'll find this a fascinating read. Have a great rest of the weekend!
And thanks so much for stopping by! Our first week "live" generated a surprising amount of traffic. Thanks again for taking the time to check us out! We appreciate all of you.


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Dundee United: Hull City pay first instalment for Andrew Robertson
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Dundee United have received the £1m payment owed by Hull City as part of
The first instalment of the deal for the left-back was due last Friday and the Tannadice club had threatened to ask Fifa to intervene.
However, Hull City commercial manager James Mooney insisted the delay was simply a misunderstanding.
"We sent the money to the wrong place," said Mooney. "It went to the Premier League rather than the FA."
Robertson left Tannadice in late July for a £2.85m fee, with a second payment due next summer.
The 20-year-old Scotland international made a winning league debut against Queens Park Rangers last Saturday.
Scottish League Two side Queens Park negotiated a 10% sell-on fee when Robertson left to join United in June 2013 and they are expected to receive £100,000 next week.


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These 6 lawmakers hope you'll forget what they did this month
Among the Republican lawmakers who control both houses of Michigan's state Legislature, 22 represent districts the the three counties that make up metro Detroit.
The bad news is that two-thirds of them no longer give a flying filibuster what their constituents think of the job the GOP Legislature is doing.
They're the term-limited (or, in some cases, defeated) majority who have used the Legislature's ongoing lame-duck session to eviscerate the state's environmental regulations, gut laws that would have raised the minimum wage and mandated sick-time benefits for most Michigan workers, and strip authority from the Democrats Michiganders elected to lead the state's executive branch starting Jan. 1.
GOP lawmakers are doing all these things because 1) they can, and 2) there's no way for voters to hold them accountable any more, whatever mischief they make in their dying throes of legislative power.
More:New wording in controversial Michigan bill raises more questions
More:The most controversial bills in Michigan's lame duck legislature
But what about the handful of Republicans who will be back in Lansing next month — including six GOP representatives who will have to run for re-election less than two years from now?
I'm looking at you, Rep. Steve Marino (R-Harrison Twp.), Rep. Pam Hornberger (R-Chesterfield Twp.), and Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond), all beginning your second terms representing Macomb County residents in the state House.
Also you, Rep. Diana Farrington (R-Utica) and Rep. John Reilly (R-Oakland Twp.), both re-elected to represent Oakland County.
And I haven't forgotten about you, Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-Monroe), whose district includes parts of Wayne County as well as Monroe County.
In charge, but no longer accountable
In the state Senate, none of the six Republicans who currently represent voters from the counties of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb will return when the Senate begins a new session next month. Only one of those six — state Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-Troy), who was defeated in his bid for a second term — can ever run for Senate again.
Across the state Capitol rotunda, 10 of the 16 Republicans who represent House districts in the three metro Detroit counties won't be back in January, either (although two of them, Rep. Peter Lucido (R-Shelby Twp.) and Rep. Jim Runestad, (R-White Lake), will begin four-year terms in the state Senate.
That means at most eight of metro Detroit's 22 GOP lawmakers — six in the House, and two in the Senate — will ever be accountable to voters for what they've done, and have yet to do, in the lame duck legislative session that is scheduled to end sometime in the wee hours of Friday morning.
So what have those Republicans been up to while their term-limited colleagues shrug off the surly bonds of voter accountability?
Minimum wage/sick leave
Of the six Republicans who will have to face voters in 2020, only Bellino and Yaroch voted against SB 1171 and SB 1175, the legislation that was their party's top priority in lame-duck.
The two bills neutered a voter-initiated proposal that would have raised the state's minimum wage and extended sick-time benefits to most Michigan workers. Both passed the House and Senate on party line votes and were signed into law this week by Snyder.
Bellino and Yaroch made the decision that they didn't want to defend their party's sabotage to voters in 2020; Marino, Hornberger, Farrington and Reilly are all betting their constituents will either have forgiven their votes or forgotten about them by the time they face re-election.
We'll see.
Keeping dark money dark
In a 2015 assessment, the non-profit Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity, ranked Michigan ranked 50th out of 50 states for government and campaign finance transparency. SB 1176 would bar incoming Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel from requiring non-profits who bankroll political ads to identify their donors, thus securing Michigan's worst-of-the-worst status.
Among the six returning tri-county Republicans, only Yaroch voted against the bill, which campaign finance reformers have assailed as an attempt to protect the anonymity of GOP donors.
Bellino joined Marino, Hornberger, Farrington and Reilly in gambling that their constituents either don't care about campaign finance or won't remember their self-interested votes for SB 1176 in 2020.
Perpetuating a Great Lakes hazard
One of the Snyder administration's lame duck priorities was passing SB 1197, a bill that would authorize Enbridge to replace Line 5, its aging pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, with a new conduit encased in a concrete tunnel beneath the lake bed. Environmental groups oppose the concept, and especially Enbridge's plans to operate the existing pipeline during the the 7 to 10 years needed to construct the new tunnel.
Among returning metro Detroit Republicans, only Yaroch opposed SB 1197. Bellino, Marino, Hornberger, Farrington and Reilly voted for the bill, as did eight Democratic House members from metro Detroit (although only two of them, Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Detroit) and Jewell Jones (D-Inkster), will face voters in 2020.
Snyder signed the bill into law this week. But Democratic Gov-elect Gretchen Whitmer's advisors believe constitutional problems with the legislation will eventually force Enbridge to negotiate with the new governor and attorney general..
Restricting access to abortion
Yet another lame-duck bill, SB 1198, would prohibit physicians from prescribing abortion-inducing drugs to patients over the phone or via video conferencing.
The measure — which is opposed by women's health advocates, but supported by Right to Life of Michigan, an anti-abortion group whose grip on Lansing policymakers loosened considerably in November's election — attracted the support of all six returning metro Detroit Republicans. Snyder hasn't said whether he'll sign it into law.
As this column went to press, the House was still considering several other bills its term-limited members thought would be safest to take up deep in December, when few voters are watching.
But somebody's always watching, right? And if Reps. Marino, Hornberger, Yaroch, Farrington, Reilly, and Bellino may be in for a surprise if they think nobody will remember two years from now how they spent the week before Christmas 2018.
Brian Dickerson is the editor of the Free Press' Editorial Board. Reach him at email@example.com.


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A while back, I watched an episode of Nigella's at my table and she was made a crystallized cake. It looked so tantalizing that I wanted to make it the following Sunday for tea time. However crystallized is not something I have in my pantry, Actually I have never heard about it till I saw Nigella using ing.
Spar or any store in the area or the surrounding areas has never heard of it before. I tried the little bakeries that I knew and the old tannies behind the cash registers kept looking at me like I was talking a different language. So I gave up.
For the record I was going to buy it online, but my mother said way way wayyyyyy back in the day like before my time…. 5o odd years ago my granny used to by her crystallized ginger in town, I should try. But after driving and stopping and unbuckling and getting blank stares to trying to explain to people what it was, I gave up and bought it online.
Who every invented online, I would love to marry. So easy and with just the click of the button I can get any ingredient that isn't available in South Africa delivered to my door. Okay the price is another thing all together. These ginger pieces were probably the same price as a gram of gold…. Don't worry I am just being dramatic, because I know my mother will be reading this and let her think I have a shopping addiction. They were close to R200.00 for a 1kg but considering the exchange rate and customs duties are all included as well as courier fees I think my mother won't faint or give me a lecture…. I hope!!!!!.
The original Nigella recipe contained eggs and as we all know, eggs are taboo in our household. Have no fear I can make homemade vegan eggs from scratch. I substituted vegan from the real egg and hey presto it came out perfect, soft moist and ever so tasty.
I will tell you, the last time, I tried to convert a Nigella recipe, something happened and the batter was thick and after baking it turned to stone, another one of my tricks I guess I can also turn things to stone.
My parents verdict… Mummy dearest loved it, although she said she would have loved it better without the icing, I mean seriously there was ONLY 100g of icing sugar in there and she still found it sweet. She ate the cake but left the icing… Women. My dad's verdict, when I asked him if mum had given him a slice with his tea he said no, so I cut a huge slice only to take it to him and see him eating a slice already. When I threw a mini tantrum he said I showed you the plate on the way to the kitchen. As if I was watching him, but his take on the cake…mmm…mmm.. what am I eating again…. And then he was complaining how none of his jeans fit and how tight his golf shirts are around his middle… as if I am fattening him up. Maybe I am, maybe I not.
Ingredients for the batter:
- 200g x cake flour.
- 1 x tsp baking powder.
- ½ x tsp bicarbonate of soda.
- 2 x tsp ginger powder.
- ¼ x tsp salt.
- 175g x light brown sugar.
- 2 x vegan eggs ( 2 x tbsp. crushed flax seed mixed with 6 x tbsp. boiling water, mixed and left to stand for 15 minutes).
- 200ml x oil.
- 200g x carrots, peeled and grated.
- 100g x walnuts, roughly chopped.
- 75g x crystallized ginger, roughly chopped.
Method for the batter:
- In your mixer bowl, add the vegan egg, light brown sugar and oil. Whisk till everything is well combined.
- Sieve in the cake flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ginger powder and salt.
- Mix everything till well combined.
- Add the carrots and mix.
- Add in the nuts and ginger pieces and mix so that everything is nicely incorporated.
- Pour into a greased 20cm round cake tin.
- Pop into a preheated oven and bake at 180 degrees for 45 – 60 minutes or until the cake tester comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the cake pan, before turning out onto a cooling rack and cooling completely.
Ingredients for the icing:
- 100g x room temperature butter.
- 100g x sieved icing sugar.
- 1 x tsp corn flour.
- 100g x room temperature cream cheese.
- 1 x tbsp. grated fresh ginger.
Method for the icing:
- Cream butter till light and fluffy.
- Add the icing sugar and corn flour and beat till the mixture comes together.
- Add in the grated ginger and mix.
- To decorate the cake, generously dollop the icing onto the top of the cake and using an offset spatula evenly spread the icing. Garnish with chopped walnuts and crystallized ginger.
- Pop into the fridge to chill for 5 minutes before serving.


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Jain's speech includes a list of the top 10 attributes of a successful entrepreneur. In case you're not going to New York, here's a sneak preview.
Jain believes that entrepreneurial success usually comes through doing "a superior job of blocking and tackling." But here are 10 other qualities that make entrepreneurs great:
10. You must be passionate about what you are trying to achieve. "Passion can be infectious and ignite the same intensity in others who join you as you build your team."
9. Great entrepreneurs focus intensely on an emerging opportunity where others see nothing. "Most companies die from indigestion rather than starvation."
8. Success comes only from hard work. "There is no such thing as overnight success."
7. The road to success may be long, so enjoy the journey, "and celebrate the milestones along the way."
6. Trust your gut instinct more than any spreadsheet.
5. Be flexible but persistent. "You have to continually learn and adapt as new information becomes available."
4. Rely on your team. "Seek out the smartest people you can who complement your strengths. It's easy to get attracted to people who are like you; the trick is to find people who are not."
3. Execution, execution, execution. Success doesn't come from breakthrough innovation but from flawless execution.
2. Honesty and integrity must be at the core of everything you do. "Everybody has a conscience, but too many people stop listening to it." Result: "Guaranteed failure."
1. Success is more rewarding if you give back. "By the time you get to success, lots of people will have helped you along the way. You'll learn, as I have, that you rarely get a chance to help the people who helped you because in most cases, you don't even know who they were. When we are successful, we draw so much from the community and society that we live in. Giving back is simply paying back what we owe."
(A lovely sentiment, that, and one which I was just explaining just the other day to a fundraising professional at Sick Kids' Hospital. So if you get a call next week to donate to Sick Kids, blame me. And please give generously.)


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Find a Companion Care Job in Fontana, CA
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Companion Care FAQ
Unlike babysitters or nannies, companion care jobs or senior care jobs generally involve caring for adults in their home. A companion care job description typically includes helping with daily activities such as walking, meals, bathing and a variety of other factors.
The average hourly rate for companion care services varies depending on your qualifications and the needs of the person you're caring for, but you can start to get an idea by looking at Sittercity's rates for babysitters and nannies. Ultimately, you can set your own companion care pay rate.
You don't need to start a senior care business to become a companion care provider, but you can! You can set your own senior care pay rate based on the job description and your experience. You can look for companion care jobs in your city by searching on Sittercity. On Sittercity you need to be at least 18 years old to create a senior care profile.


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Client: VSL & PartnersKidlington, Oxfordshire
Project: Corporate Website & Property Management System
VSL & Partners had a content managed website originally developed by Rade in 2005. This was based on our previous MediaStream platform and has been developed over the years to include a property and applicant databases.
The brief was to provide an evolutionary design for the new site with enhanced content management tools to yet further improve the management process.
It was a pre-requisite that content would be migrated and their existing commercial property and applicant databases would need to be integrated into the new site.
Deploying our new ESM content management system (CMS), the new site allows staff to update all content on the web site content through in context editing whilst managing their portfolio of properties using the existing Property database.
The property database also has an API allowing full management of properties listed on Estates Gazette Property Link.
An applicant management system allows VSL to match and mail relevant properties to their clients, whilst allowing their clients to update their requirements through the system.
VSL & Partners is an Oxford based commercial property consultancy established in 2002. They offer a wide range of services with a focus on providing a high quality and personal service to both local and national clients.
The commercial agency team acts for landlords and tenants and offer a wide range of office, retail and industrial property on a lease and sale basis throughout the Oxfordshire region.


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Speedriding; Or, How to Parachute Down the Side of a Glacier and Not Die
A gust and a slope working together in terrifying harmony.
Speedriding is the latest extreme sport, combining extreme alpine skiing with a small parachute, or canopy. Chute attached, riders vault off summits, skiing where good terrain exists, and gliding over rock. Such a set-up allows the world's best skiers access to terrain that would otherwise be too dangerous (if a pristine slope is flanked by rocky outcroppings, a Speedrider can swoop in, carve a few turns, and swoop out).
Sponsor to everything death-defying, Red Bull, just released an insane video shot by helicopter in Alaska's glacier range. With a rocks and snow at a fifty-fifty mix, the skiers undertake a series of incredibly risky, slow-motion free falls. The long-term life expectancy of a Speedrider remains unclear, but the sport does look like fun – for someone else.
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Santa Barbara Wine Auction
Begin your evening strolling the red carpet at the gorgeous five-star The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, with the paparazzi snapping photos along the way. Enjoy local wines while outbidding fellow guests on unique Silent Auction items sponsored by the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation. Nosh on appetizers while anxiously awaiting the Grand Ballroom doors to open where you are welcomed into an elegant atmosphere. Two local Winemakers from the Santa Barbara Vintners Association will host each table and pour their hand-selected wines for your table during the evening while a three-course meal is served. Witness the presentation of the Vintner of the Year award to Fred Brander of The Brander Vineyards. Celebrity Chris Harrison from The Bachelor returns to emcee the program while money-can't-buy experiences are offered up for live bids. The competition to be the winning bidder during the Live Auction promises electric energy and great fun. Show your generosity during the "Stand Up and Be Counted" portion of the program where 100% of the guests are invited to participate. This night only happens once every two years, and only a few tables remain to experience this stellar event benefitting Direct Relief.
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[POCARI SWEAT RUN 2016] 'Journey to the Moon'
The POCARI SWEAT RUN returned for a fifth edition this year, with a special theme! 'Journey to the Moon', as it was called, was to signify the amount of distance covered from every POCARI SWEAT Run since its beginning till now! This particular distance, after completion of this year's run, would cover enough kilometres to actually reach the moon from earth! The run was held at The Float @ Marina Bay this year, and the flag off time was at 6pm.
To give you a further insight into the theme this year, runners who took part in the previous editions of POCARI SWEAT RUNs have contributed a cumulated distance of 380,000KM. Over the four years, participants have covered a total of 300,000KM - a distance which is more than 75% of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. This year, there were about 10,000 runners who took part and joined their efforts to complete the remaining 80,000KM of POCARI SWEAT's Journey to the Moon.
There were many activities lined-up at the carnival area, and I took some random photos prior to my run.
I took part in the POCARI SWEAT Run last year, and I am glad that I was given the opportunity to participate in the run again but this time, my Baby joined me to do the run together for the 2016 edition.
I love the photo-taking zone which was set up for the runners, and a Giant Medal & 'Anti-Gravity' Photo Booth were some of the attractions available. We took some photos at the photo-taking zone!
I was in the first wave to be flagged-off, and the run was much easier as compared to my Mizuno Ekiden Relay Race which took place exactly a week ago. This shows that exercising regularly is important, and practice makes perfect!
I love running with my Baby, as he always makes an effort to motivate me in order to keep me running even though I was exhausted during the race/run.
I had a nice experience at the run as it was well-organised, and I look forward to more runs/races this year!


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Gerta Ital : Sudden Enlightenment
Unfortunately, most people who have decided to start working on themselves are usually too impatient.
They want to see 'successes' as soon as possible, otherwise they feel that Heaven hasn't taken note of their efforts.
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Specification of Letters Patent No. 12,574, dated March 20, 1855.
To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, WILLIAM M. B. HARTLEY, of the city and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Hollow-Ball Press; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the construction and operation of the same, reference being had to the annexed drawings, forming part of this specification, in which -
Figure 1 is a plan view of die and parts connected therewith: the cover I being removed to show sliding sections. Fig. 2 is a vertical section on line x x of Fig. 1, showing formation of die and position of punches. Fig. 3 is a vertical section on line y y, Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section through the axis of ball formed by this machine.
Similar characters of reference in the several figures denote the same part of the machine.
The object of my invention is the formation of hollow balls by pressing machinery so constructed and arranged as to effect great rapidity of manufacture, and insure uniformity in the caliber of the balls produced. Its nature consists in mounting the die and parts connected therewith upon a sliding carriage so adjusted relative to the forming and capping punches, that the ball may at will receive the action of either; and in so combining with the movable dies, a hardened steel collar, that the butt of the ball shall be formed therein for insuring uniformity of caliber to the balls and materially aiding their discharge from the machine; the details of construction and operation being as set forth in the following description and annexed drawing, in which -
A is the die for forming the exterior surface of the ball, made up of the edge of the collar R, and four sections B, B', C, C', said sections moved inward by the eccentrics D, D', E, E', on the rim G, and separated by the action of the springs a, when the pressure of the eccentrics is removed. The rim and slides rest on a carriage or bed H, and are held down by a perforated cover I. The collar constituting the upper portion of the die A is formed of hardened steel, and rests upon the guides J and beneath the cover I; the upper portions of the sliding sections B, B', C, C', being cut out to admit said collar, and at the same time capable of moving beneath it. The inner surface of this collar is smooth and true and is designed to form the straight portion of the ball, its width being sufficient to insure the requisite strength. The movable portion of the die need not necessarily be formed of four sections, as two or any suitable number may be employed. On the sections are ridges C for grooving the balls as shown in Fig. 4, though this machine is of course applicable to the formation of smooth balls.
Above the die are arranged the punches P P', the former for giving the concavity and pressing the ball into the die, and the latter for capping and discharging the ball from the machine. The forming punch P is operated by an eccentric shaft or in any suitable manner, and the capping punch is driven down by a blow from a hammer or in any other way that will serve the end in view: springs maintaining these punches in an elevated position. As however the operation of moving these punches is not essential to this invention, the details need not be here dwelt upon; their position relative to the die being all that it is necessary to consider. The carriage or bed H, upon which the die and parts connected therewith rest, is movable upon the bed K between the stops b and b', a sufficient distance to bring the opening o in the cover I alternately under the punches P and P'.
The operation of this machine is as follows: The solid ball is formed by press, or in any other manner, of a size to enter the die without difficulty; the smooth surface of the ball passing clear of the ridges c. The die being closed as shown in the drawing; the solid ball is inserted, the carriage H run to the stop b, and the punch P permitted to descend. The head e of this punch enters the ball, forming the cavity shown in Fig. 4, and spreading the ball so as to fill the die; the straight portion exactly filling the collar R. The punch P rises instantly, and the operator after moving the carriage H so that the rim G rests against the stop b' places the cap I (Fig. 4) on the butt of the ball and depresses the punch P', the head f of which drives the cap to its place. This punch flies up by reason of the spring m, when the operator turning the lever Q as shown by arrow 1, removes the pressure of the eccentrics from the die sections, permitting them to move back and leave the ball suspended in the collar R. The punch P is then made again to descend, and by striking the ball, frees it from the collar and causes it to drop through the opening T in the bed K. The die is then closed by turning rim G, and the machine is ready for the reception of another ball.
The collar R by forming the butt, prevents the change which would take place in the caliber of the balls by the wear of the machine, if the butt were formed by the sectional die; as from the pressure and other causes there would necessarily be a variable expansion of the parts from the wear of the machine, and thus render the caliber of the balls unequal. The capping of the ball while in the die also serves to preserve the equality of the caliber, and also saves much labor in capping, as from the principle on which this ball acts it must be held firmly at its base while being capped. Besides gaging the caliber of the ball, the collar R aids very materially in the discharge of the finished ball from the machine, as when the die is opened the sections separate from the ball and leave it suspended by the collar in the center of the die and in position to be readily discharged by the downward stroke of the punch P', and thus insure a certain delivery, a result likely to be frustrated were the sectional dies used alone, for in most cases the ball would adhere to one of the sections by reason of the grooves of the ball and ridges of the die and fail to leave the die when opened.
I do not claim the manner of operating the die sections, but
What I do claim as new and of my own invention, is -
1. The collar R in combination with the sectional parts of the die, constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. I also claim the arrangement relative to the punches P P', of the die A, with the horizontal motion of sufficient amplitude to admit of the successive action of the punches substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
3. I further claim capping the ball while in its die, and while held firmly at its base, by a punch, which punch on the opening of the sections, will by a subsequent or continuous motion discharge the ball, capped and ready for use.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed by name before two subscribing witnesses.


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BIMCO SHIPTERM: BIMCO ventures into ship finance
On 9 January 2017, BIMCO published its first ship finance related form – "SHIPTERM". BIMCO describes SHIPTERM as a simple, short form, non-binding, bi-lateral term sheet which is intended to be used for secured term loan ship financing transactions.
BIMCO's stated aim in publishing SHIPTERM is to provide an important tool for shipowners, banks, lawyers and other players in the industry involved in ship financing transactions.
BIMCO presents SHIPTERM as being most useful to small and medium sized shipowners and banks with limited experience of negotiating ship financing facilities. BIMCO expects that all parties involved will save time and money by using SHIPTERM.
SHIPTERM is designed for use with simple bi-lateral secured ship financing facilities. Whilst it would be to possible to adapt the form for use by multiple borrowers with multi-ship financings, many consequential amendments would be required and SHIPTERM is unlikely to be the best starting point for such financings. As this is BIMCO's first form in the ship financing space, BIMCO decided to start with a simple document. However, BIMCO has indicated that it will embark shortly on preparing a BIMCO term sheet for syndicated facilities.
The terms and conditions of SHIPTERM are expressed to be indicative only and will not constitute a legally binding agreement to provide the financing referred to in the term sheet. This is why the form does not include any signature boxes. The provision of the term loan facility referred to in SHIPTERM will be subject to credit committee approval of the lender and to the finalisation of loan and security documentation satisfactory to the lender.
How does SHIPTERM work?
Part I
BIMCO has used its box format in Part I of the form, which is designed to record, in a simple user-friendly manner, the "essential details" of the term sheet including: the fundamental commercial terms of the loan (such as the maximum amount, the interest rate, the maturity date, security over earnings accounts and shares in the borrower(s)); the fundamental details relating to the ship (such as the name, flag, class, commercial and technical managers, major casualty amount); and important legal terms (such as the choice of governing law and jurisdiction). It is worth noting that some clauses will only be effective if the applicable box is completed – for example the security maintenance covenant will only be applicable if box 15 is duly completed.
When it is not clear how a box should be completed, a brief explanation has been provided together with, where relevant, a cross-reference to the applicable clause or clauses in Part II. BIMCO has made it clear that the explanatory notes do not form part of the SHIPTERM document, but are for guidance only.
Some boxes will require further detail to be inserted, which may be best set out in detail within the body of the term sheet, or within an additional annex. For example, where the term loan is to be drawn in multiple tranches it would be sensible for the tranche mechanics to be set out in an annex to SHIPTERM, rather than in box 14 of Part I.
Part II
Part II contains the bare bones of the loan structure and the legal framework of the term loan facility, based on the essential terms set out in Part I. BIMCO has stated that it did not intend to create a "mini-loan", hence the pared back approach to this term sheet.
Part II sets out how questions such as mandatory and voluntary repayment and prepayment will be regulated, the security package to be provided by the borrower(s), the ship insurance requirements and the financial covenants. SHIPTERM provides for the facility agreement and security documents (with the exception of the mortgage, which will be governed by the law of the ship's flag) to be made subject to the governing law and jurisdiction chosen by the parties and specified in boxes 30 and 31 of Part I. These issues may require further consideration, for example, where bank accounts located in other jurisdictions are to be charged or pledged to the lender by way of security for repayment of the loan.
SHIPTERM does not provide any detailed provisions in respect of terms which typically are heavily negotiated, such as detailed cash flow matters to address dry-docking retention amounts, blocked operating and earnings accounts, dividend restrictions, events of default and conditions precedent.
SHIPTERM has 4 annexes for the parties to complete to address multi-ship financings, repayment profile, change of control provisions, and detailed information and financial covenants.
Does SHIPTERM deliver?
Whilst we can see some potential appeal of SHIPTERM to small and medium sized shipowners, the form does leave much detail to be worked out and agreed between the parties.
This and the fact that most lenders typically prefer to use their own term sheets suggest that, if it manages to achieve market penetration, SHIPTERM is more likely to be used as a generic checklist by shipowners seeking to save costs by not involving experienced legal counsel than as the "go to" template for documenting ship financing term sheets.
BIMCO has explained that its intention is not to override the Loan Market Association form term sheet: instead, SHIPTERM seeks to provide a shipping specific document. This is highlighted by the differing approaches applied to clause 11 (representations and warranties) – which tends to be a fairly standard clause, with no industry specific references required – and clause 12 (covenants), which focuses on shipping industry specific matters, such as ship covenants and shipping industry specific information covenants. This is where SHIPTERM seeks to add value for the shipping industry.
While there is much to be said for standardising legal documentation in the ship financing space, there is a sense that in promulgating a term sheet for simple ship financing transactions BIMCO may be striving to create and satisfy a demand that does not yet exist.
It will be interesting to see if SHIPTERM is taken up by the parties for whom it is designed, and also to see if the form eventually fulfils the stated aims of becoming an important tool that saves time and money for all involved in simple ship financing transactions.
But in the current market conditions, the continuing challenges associated with raising finance stem from the drying up of traditional sources of ship loans rather than a lack of standardization in financing documentation.
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Christmas in America: belief in the virgin birth and visits from Santa
Washington — Nearly one in three Americans, including many with no little children at home and those with no religious identity, say they pretend Santa will visit their house on Christmas Eve.
Overall, 31 percent of U.S. adults play up the Santa role in their holiday season, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.
Jesus, however, is still the star of Christmas.
The survey finds that 73 percent of adults believe Jesus was born of a virgin -- the act of God at the theological heart of the Christmas story, the birth of the Christ child.
That belief is held overwhelmingly by Christians of all stripes and even by some people with no formal religion: Thirty-two percent of "nones" say they, too, believe in the virgin birth of Jesus.
Women are more certain of this than men, though: Seventy-eight percent of women and 69 percent of men say they believe it.
"Women tend to be more religious by most measures, such as church attendance and the importance of religion in their lives. This carries over into Christmas," said Greg Smith, director of U.S. religion surveys for the Pew Research Center.
Overall, the majority (51 percent) say Christmas is more of a religious holiday. That's a statistical tie with the 49 percent figure reported in a Public Religion Research Institute/Religion News Service survey released Tuesday. Where the two surveys divide significantly is that Pew finds 32 percent of Americans see this as mostly a cultural holiday season, while PRRI/RNS found 26 percent celebrate a cultural Christmas.
Pew asked 2,001 people about how they celebrate the Christmas season, their memories of childhood Christmas, and what they like or dislike most about the season. The survey was conducted Dec. 3-8 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 percentage points.
Gathering with friends and family tops the list of activities, at 86 percent. For 69 percent, this socializing is their favorite part of the holidays.
But the other most frequent activity -- buying gifts -- led to some surprising findings, said Besheer Mohamed, Pew Research associate.
While 86 percent say they expect to buy gifts for friends or family this year, "only about 4 percent say what they look forward to most is buying gifts. It's not even in the top five favorite things to do."
However, the top three things on the list of things people like least about the holidays all relate to gift buying, Mohamed said.
- 33 percent dislike the commercialism or materialism of the holidays.
- 22 percent complained the holidays are "too expensive."
- 10 percent dislike shopping and crowds.
This doesn't mean they're switching to homemade gifts such as baked goods or crafts. Only 58 percent say making gifts will be among their activities this season, compared with 66 percent who say they "typically" did so when they were children.
Other notable shifts from the past include:
- 79 percent say they'll put up a tree, compared with 92 percent who recall doing so in their childhood.
- 65 percent expect to send Christmas or holiday cards, down from 81 percent who report it was typically done in their childhood.
- 54 percent will attend religious services, a shift from 69 percent when they were young.
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I have not updated the blog for a while, because I have been working abroad (Singapore). During that time, the weather camera developed dew problems after a long period of massive rain. The camera house is not 100% water proof, and the variation on outside air humidity causes dew to settle on the inside walls. Another problem was the big front glass that was exposed to the cold environment, it became the coldest "wall" as seen from inside, and therefore the most likely place for dew to settle, precisely where you don't want it. The result is seen below, lots of dew causing fogging of the image!
The camera chip & lens cannot be seen in that image, but it is in the centre between the fake LED components (the camera house is from a fake surveillance camera). The fake LEDs site on a dummy PCB that is also part of the problem: it make internal ventilation problematic, increasing the dew problems.
As a first step in fixing the problem, the camera was opened and all the fake LEDs were removed. After all, their only "purpose" was to cause strange reflections of the Sun. Next, 4 big holes were drilled in the fake PCB, so that air could be freely ventilated between the space between the camera and front glass, and the rest of the camera house, where the Raspberry PI generates some heat.
Measurements have shown that the temperature inside the camera house is generally about 6 degrees C higher than the outside air. This looks like an improvement, but the front glass is still much to large and exposed to the environment. How about masking off the part of the glass that the camera isn't looking through? I did some indoor tests with a piece of cardboard to determine the size of the area that needs to be clear of obstructions, and the result is shown below. Most of the glass can be covered without obstructing the view from the Raspberry Pi camera lens.
The thinking is to cover and insulate the the glass plate on the outside so the limited heat generated inside the camera house has a smaller surface to "work on", i.e. just the inside of the unobstructed circular glass area exposed to the environment, right in front of the lens.
The final result was as show above: A piece of Plexiglas with the same size and shape as the cardboard plate (slightly bigger hole) with a 1cm thick foam plate as insulation towards the glass. The assembly is then attached to the front using water proof tape.
The resulting camera performance can be observed on the weather station page .


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If you need some red, white, and blue menu items for your backyard BBQ, picnic or 4th of July parade watching here's a few new recipes and ideas and a round-up of past festive blog favorites to celebrate the USA while maintaining a commitment to healthy lifestyle changes.
Sliders are the perfect size for post weight loss surgery eating. I won Wolfgang Puck's Oscar Night contest with these Top Hat Sliders (tops hats for the black tie event) but they would be great for 4th of July too just call them low carb, protein packed Uncle Sam or Abe Lincoln hats.
Americans consume 150 million Hot Dogs on the 4th of July. Here's how I do my small part to reach that number... a Zucchini Weenie
or Mini Corn Dog Muffins
Shelly's Mini Corn Dog Muffins
1/2 cup Masa Harina (corn flour, not meal)
1/4 cup Multigrain Pancake Mix
1/4 cup Shredded Cheese (any type)
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Egg, beaten
1/2 cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Oil or melted Butter (any you prefer)
12 Cocktail Dogs
Preheat oven to 350. Mix together dry ingredients. Set aside. Combine the dry and wet ingredients and mix just until moist. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly saute 12 mini cocktail dogs (you can skip this but I like the flavor it brings out.) Spray 12 cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. Spoon batter equally into muffin pan. Place a cocktail dog in each dollop of batter and press down slightly. Bake 20 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Let cool slightly, remove from pan and serve with hot dog condiments.
Foil packet dinners are great and everyone can create their own. Shrimp, fish, veggies, spices, wrap them in foil, toss them on the closed BBQ 15-20 minutes later, you have a protein packed customized dinner with practically no clean-up.
If you need a portable feast (we go to a free concert in the park) I love protein packed salads. Grab your picnic blanket, a couple of water bottles (I jazzed mine up for the festivities with Duck tape), fill your bento box lunch box or disposable chinese style food containers are great (just remember to bring forks.)
You can't have a BBQ without Baked Beans. This recipe is my favorite...
I love grilled mixed veggies or grilled zucchini with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Prefer something cold this Caprese salad with avocado (sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, avocado, salt, black pepper, oregano) is my favorite...
For dessert Apple Crumb, Red, White and Blue- Berry Strawberry Cannoli, Mini Protein Donuts or this Red, White and Blue Layered Jar dessert with crumbled protein cake, sugar free Torani sweetened ricotta and sliced strawberries (I'll post the recipe tomorrow) is a great one especially if you are headed out to watch fireworks (it's portable.)
or after a hot summer day maybe cool down with a frosty patriotic protein shake.
Shelly's Cherry Cookie Shake
Shelly's Blueberry Muffin Protein Shake
Shelly's It's My Party Birthday Cake Shake
More Eggface Protein Shakes
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For all who visit or live in New London, NH, or the surrounding communities, the importance of Pleasant Lake to our sense of place, and the regional watershed is unquestionable. The Pleasant Lake Protective Association, as a recognized 501 (c) 3 tax exempt non-profit organization, is dedicated to responsible stewardship of the lake's quality, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities.Join Us Now
Pleasant Lake reminds all anglers that a new law increasing protection for loons from lead fishing tackle went into effect in 2016. This current law bans the SALE and the freshwater USE of lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less. What's in your tackle box and on your fishing line? Please dispose of the old lead tackle properly. Please obey the law and stop using lead tackle!Learn More


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Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a novel in which things are either good or bad, and one way Dahl attributes goodness to something is to make it small. Charlie, for one, is small and undernourished. When he stands outside the factory, the crowd pities Charlie for his small size and frailty. Mr. Wonka is also small: the initial description of Mr. Wonka focuses on his small stature. Finally, chocolate bars are small. Small things can easily be underestimated by those who do not take the time to notice them. Charlie, Mr. Wonka, and chocolate bars all have the potential to carry much more weight than one might assume. Charlie's pitiful appearance belies his inner strength and ability to outlast the other children and eventually take control of the entire chocolate factory. Mr. Wonka's small size disguises his intense energy and amazing power. He has the power to determine children's fates and grant wishes. A single chocolate bar contains all of Charlie's hopes and dreams. When Charlie opens it and finds the golden ticket, he realizes just how powerful something small—like he himself—can be.
The classic distinction between those who have money and those who do not pervades Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Furthermore, it helps form the background for the morality of the story. Money is dangerous, especially when it is used unscrupulously. Veruca's father embodies all the negative aspects of wealth when he uses his financial resources to secure Veruca a golden ticket. Even Charlie, who almost never speaks ill of anyone, says he disagrees with Mr. Salt's method. In contrast, poverty can often lead to good things. Charlie is extremely poor; he rarely has enough to eat, and he sleeps on the floor with his parents. But the dignity with which Charlie handles his poverty makes him a beloved character. He does not yearn for extraordinary wealth—he only wants enough to get by. Yet he is eventually rewarded with riches beyond his wildest dreams. Veruca is punished for her wealth, which accompanied by her parents' ineptitude, causes her to be such a brat.
After it has been established which characters are good and which are bad, each of the characters is punished or rewarded in accordance with his personality. The bad children—Veruca, Violet, Mike, and Augustus—receive punishments. Augustus, who overeats as a hobby, gets himself stuck in a chocolate pump that eventually flattens him out. Veruca, for her bratty behavior, is denied the squirrel that she desires. Furthermore, the other squirrels deem her a "bad nut" and send her down the garbage chute. Violet, unable to resist gum, chews herself into a giant blueberry. Mike, who is obsessed with television, is permanently altered by it. In all of these cases, the children undergo painful punishments that ultimately make them better people. As the good child, Charlie receives only rewards.


text: The most unusual furniture covers May 22 2013 In Furniture The last couple of years, world designers delight us with interesting solutions in the manufacture of furniture. One of the trendiest areas of industrial design is handmade. That is, more and more often we can see the extravagant knitted furniture that causes surprise and delight. Knitted furniture offers enormous scope for designers and expands the horizons of their many ideas. One of the most famous designer Daniel Hedner for the trading house Imaginaryoffice presented a collection of cross-linked residues of textiles and clothing. Here you have an idea how to refine your old chair. We took out the unnecessary things leather – sew a cover designer for furniture. Or if you have in your house and foam fabric – you can sew and tie that's a chaise lounge for questioning. Related posts: Stylish fireplaces Comfortable and Bright children's chair Panton Junior How to Make the Most of a Corner Desk Top By admin ... View all articles by Lisa Brown googleplus


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Stand out from the crowd with a striking voluminous updo. We've found these three beauties that are guaranteed to inspire!
1/ Romance is in the air
Volume can be delicate, it doesn't have to be in-your-face. Take this fairytale-inspired look for example. The wisps of hair around the face give the finished look an ethereal aura, and a hair accessory can be a good way to celebrate the season - whether it be a sparkly party piece, a spring ribbon or a summery floral headpiece. Even a simple flower can brighten up an updo and give it some volume!
2/ Loose ballerina
Add a twist to the traditional ballerina bun by adding some volume and loosening it. Start by backcombing at the roots, fix the bun in place with an elastic, then use a tail comb to tease out a few locks around the sides of the face and loosen the bun.
3/ Curly modern mohawk
Your inner punk will love this stand-out style: a faux modern mohawk with curls! Try three-styles-in-one by curling your hair then pulling it up vertically so that the sides are flat, then pin into a mohawk shape using bobby pins and strong-hold hairspray. The longer your hair, the more volume you can achieve, so don't hesitate to add some extensions if you need an extra boost.
This season, it's all about giving some body to your updo, whether through backcombing, structured styles or accessories!


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Rubber hoses for steam - Tubes International
Steam has a destructive impact. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right rubber steam hose for a specific application. Our experts, with the necessary know-how and experience at hand, are always ready to assist you in matching the right hose to specific working conditions.Get Price


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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had no idea what was coming when he got punched on the side of his face by an unassuming teenager standing right next to him. The video, which was uploaded by a local newspaper, shows the 60-year-old getting knocked upside the head while talking to voters in his hometown of Pontevedra. The Washington Post reports that "Rajoy "stumbled and lost his glasses, but appeared otherwise unhurt apart from a red mark on his face."
The teenager was clearly not a Rajoy fan. He was immediately wrestled to the floor and arrested, a spokesman for the ruling People's Party told Spanish newspapers. The 17-year-old assailant was seen posing for a selfie next to Rajoy, reports Spanish newspaper El País.
VÍDEO: Primeras palabras de Mariano Rajoy tras la agresión https://t.co/f7ANc2JdQJ pic.twitter.com/VjBly690DS— EL PAÍS (@el_pais) December 16, 2015
According to the Wall Street Journal, Rajoy is the clear front-runner for this Sunday's elections, despite Spain's economic troubles. Rajoy later tweeted that he was doing fine.
Me encuentro bien, voy de camino a dar un mitin en A Coruña. Sigamos construyendo una #EspañaEnSerio. MR— Mariano Rajoy Brey (@marianorajoy) December 16, 2015


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We received the following reader's question.
I booked a flight on KLM, but when I searched their website I could not find my payment receipt. I got a ticket showing only the booking class code, not whether it was economy or business. In addition, it does not show the total amount paid as the (outrageous) €20 credit card fee is lacking.
I asked KLM to send me an invoice so that I can get my expenses reimbursed. KLM's response was: "You ask for an invoice for your ticket. Regrettably, I cannot send it. KLM does not issue invoices because no value added tax is levied on tickets."
I am forwarding KLM's email. Are they right or wrong?
Airlines Passenger Guru's response:
Obviously, business passengers are better off with airlines that offer the possibility to download their payment receipts from their websites, often until 30 days or so after the flight.
The statement that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines cannot issue an invoice because no value added tax (VAT) is imposed on tickets may suggest that the agent is ignorant or the administration is inadequate. But it may also be a convenient lie to fob you off.
Carriers – not only KLM - lie to their customers on a regular basis. For example, they tell passengers requesting the statutory compensation for flight cancelations or delays that they are not entitled to any compensation.
EU regulation 261/2004 gives passengers the right of compensation unless the delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances. Ample jurisprudence shows that mechanical issues do not qualify as extraordinary circumstances. Nonetheless, many airlines cite these issues as a reason to deny compensation. Or they simply lie about the cause of the delay.
In this case KLM's statement that it cannot issue invoices because no VAT is imposed on tickets is rubbish. Think about exports. If the statement would be true, exporters could not issue invoices to their customers because exported goods are exempt of VAT. KLM's statement is absurd and shows disdain, in particular for business customers.


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Why have I received a letter from AlliedInterstate, Inc. that states I owe money to Ge Money?
The letter also shows: "Debt Purchaser: Equable Ascent Financial, LLC" and provides an account number.
I have no idea who these people are; please advise as to the authenticity of this matter.
Thank you.
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Beginner bodybuilding is the best time to build a massive chest. Here is the most effective beginner chest muscle building workout to build bigger chest muscles and look great both dressed and on the beach.
Inside this Article:
Beginner bodybuilders need only 3 exercises to build muscle mass:
These 3 are the best chest muscle builders and work the best from all possible angles.
I have taken my clients from 35 to 40 inches chest in mere 4 months with these 3 exercises.
By targeting these 3 exercises with high threshold muscle training.
Once you progressively increase poundage and reps on these 3 big moves, your chest will take off.
Your pecs will get bigger, fuller and wider. Your shoulder muscles get a kick too and give your upper body a muscular appearance.
Ready? Here is my proven 4 week workout.
Goal: To Build Chest Muscle Mass
Formula: 3:2:1 sets, 8 to 12 reps and 120 seconds rest
3:2:1 sets:
As you can see week one to four:
This progression ensures that you are lifting more weights every week, the law of progressive resistance at work.
Increasing reps and reducing rest intervals cause intense metabolic stress which is the key stimulant for muscle building hormones like testosterone and growth hormone.
Critical Bench Bench Press is an excellent program to increase your bench press and build muscle mass too.
The program is designed to add 51 pounds to your bench press in few short weeks.
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Joorahm Kim
Position title: Ph.D. Candidate | Political Theory
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Joorahm Kim is a Ph.D. student specializing in political theory. He studies Western political thought in the perspective of identity, multiculturalism, and empire.
He graduated magna cum laude from Handong Global University with a B.A. in Economics and International Relations. He also received an M.A. in Political Science from Seoul National University.


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Hello. My name is Barry Long, founder of The Glass Etcher. Since 1991, The Glass Etcher has been transforming ordinary glass into absolutely gorgeous works of art for business owners, homeowners, and automobile enthusiasts.
Our portable sandblasting system recycles the media so there is no dust, no mess and no need to transport the door or glass panel to another location for the application as other conventional systems require. The Glass Etcher siphon system permits us to perform all work on the job site.
Our company is located in Austell, GA and we service: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Northern Florida.
How many times have you heard, "The first impression is always the most important?"
Well, your company can make a dramatic first impression with beautifully detailed etching on any glass surface (doors, windows, mirrors, and interior glass panels).
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The Body Ecology Diet (BED) Column
......with Donna Gates
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Tuseday, June 12th, 2012:
Must-Avoid Foods: Linking GMO to Toxicity and Disease
GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) have been found to:
- Generate intestinal damage.
- Create food allergies, a sign of immune system dysfunction.
- Change reproductive function in both men and women, including sterility.
- Lead to increased infant mortality.
What Is a GMO?
A genetically modified organism is something that was developed in a laboratory setting. When creating a GMO, the genetic material from one species is forced into the DNA of an unrelated plant or animal.
This unnatural genetic swapping takes place between bacteria, viruses, insects, animals, and human beings.
In agriculture, there are two types of GM crops:
- Herbicide tolerant
- Self-generating insecticide
The herbicide tolerant variety is designed to survive high doses of toxic weed killers. Such toxic weed killers are themselves linked to a string of health disorders like birth defects, cancer, and hormone disruption. When used on highly resistant crops, some of these toxins end up in our food.
Other GM foods are designed to produce their own insecticide in each and every cell. An example of this is BT-toxin.
BT-toxin is an insecticide that breaks open the stomachs of insects in order to kill them. It has been reported that BT-toxin can also break the wall of human cells.
According to one study, BT-toxin from genetically modified corn was found in the blood of 93% of pregnant women and 80% of their unborn fetuses. (1)
Genetically modified food generates a deep toxicity within the body.
It has been found that the genetic information inserted into GM soy actually has the ability to transfer into the bacteria that make up our inner ecosystem.
When we eat something that is artificially encoded with an antibiotic or with a gene that produces BT-toxin, our intestinal bacteria can pick up this information - contributing to antibiotic resistance and to chronic poor health.
Once this happens, the genetic information continues to play out its message. In the case of GM crops like soy, this message is often destructive. Bacteria that have adapted to this new genetic information can continue to broadcast it, even when our diets have changed and when we stop eating GM foods.
The GMO-Disease Connection
GM foods play a significant role in the development of many of America's most common diseases, causing mild symptoms and affecting the body long-term. GM foods are imperceptible, making them a silent killer in the food industry.
Research gathered by a physicians' group called the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) reports that lab animals fed GMOs suffered from signs of:
- Premature aging
- Reproductive disorders
- Immune imbalance
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Organ damage
- Insulin and cholesterol disorders
Now more than ever, medical organizations like the AAEM are telling us to stop eating GMOs.
Got Milk?
Plants are not the only GM foods that have been linked to disease.
Some dairy farms in the United States still inject their cows with something called bovine growth hormone (rbGH or rbST). Bovine growth hormone is an artificial hormone that was first developed by the agricultural biotech corporation Monsanto.
Genetically engineered bovine growth hormone promotes milk production. It also produces high levels of a hormone called IGF-1 in milk, which is known to cause cancer.
The synthetic form of this hormone has been banned in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and all European Union countries.
While diary farmers in the United States are still free to use bovine growth hormone, the American Public Health Association openly condemns the practice, and many products are now available rbST-free.
Choosing organic is important.
If we want to avoid GMOs in our diet, we must choose to eat organic foods, and we must do our best to avoid specific GM food crops, which may not be labeled.
GM food crops are:
- Corn
- Soy
- Canola (oil)
- Cottonseed (oil)
- Sugar from sugar beets
- Hawaiian papaya
- Alfalfa used for hay
- Some zucchini and yellow crookneck squash
- Some corn on the cob
When shopping, you may notice that fruits and vegetables have a little sticker on them with a four or five-digit number. This is the PLU code (price lookup code).
Contrary to what many believe, a PLU code does not verify whether or not a piece of produce is GMO. While a PLU code was created specifically for GM produce, it never caught on. The code is a five-digit number, starting with the number eight, and it is likely you have never come across one of these codes while shopping.
Therefore, Hawaiian papaya, some zucchini and yellow crookneck squash, and some corn on the cob are often GM - unless labeled otherwise.
Also, avoid items like vegetable oil, soy lecithin, and corn syrup. They are derived from GM foods and are found in over 70% of the food at the supermarket.
Non-GMO and organic food are essential to the Body Ecology Diet.
Choosing food that is non-GMO falls right in line with the Body Ecology principles of healing.
Fortunately, the communication and transfer of genetic information that happens between bacteria is an ongoing process. In other words, we may have the ability to re-educate our inner ecosystem by continually supplying beneficial microorganisms to the digestive tract.
The best way to populate the gastrointestinal tract with beneficial bugs? Eat fermented foods and drink probiotic beverages on a daily basis while incorporating the Body Ecology principles of balance and healing! And whenever possible, choose non-GMO and organic foods to protect your health.
What to Remember Most About This Article:
GMOs have been linked with intestinal and reproductive damage, food allergies, and even increased infant mortality! A GMO, or a genetically modified organism, was developed in a laboratory for agricultural purposes to help crops tolerate herbicides or work as a self-generating insecticide.
It should come as no surprise that genetically modified foods cause deep toxicity within the body. For instance, the genetic information found in GM soy can actually transfer to the bacteria into our inner ecosystem. GM foods have contributed to the development of many common diseases in the US, including premature aging, immune imbalances, gastrointestinal problems, organ damage, and more.
To protect your inner ecosystem, choose non-GMO, organic foods whenever possible. Keep in mind that many GM food crops may not be labeled, like corn, soy, Hawaiian papaya, some zucchini, and some corn on the cob. On top of that, make it a practice to eat fermented foods and drink probiotic beverages every day to populate your gut with friendly bacteria and heal your body from the inside out!
- A Aris, et al. Maternal and fetal exposure to pesticides associated to genetically modified foods in Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. Reprod Toxicol. 2011 May;31(4):528-33. Epub 2011 Feb 18.
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William Peter Connolly (Abt. 1814-????), aka Buffalo Bill, Old Bill, William Cosgrove, William Weston, Bill the Watcher, William Conley, William Connelly, William Marston — Hotel thief
From Byrnes' text:
DESCRIPTION. Seventy years old in 1886. Born in Ireland. Stout build. Married. Height, 5 feet 9 inches. Weight, about 200 pounds. Hair gray, head bald, eyes gray, complexion light. Stout, full face. Has a double chin. Mustache gray, when worn.
RECORD. Old Bill Connelly, or Weston, as he is sometimes called, is considered one of the cleverest hotel workers in America. Of late years he has worked generally in the small cities, on account of being so well known in the larger ones. He has served two terms in prison in New York State, one in Philadelphia, and several other places.
He was arrested in the Astor House, New York City, on November 24, 1876, coming out of one of the rooms with a watch and chain (one that was left for him as a decoy). He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to four years in State prison on December 5, 1876, by Judge Gildersleeve, in the Court of General Sessions. His time expired on October 20, 1880.
Connelly was arrested again in the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa., for robbing some French naval officers, who were about visiting the Yorktown celebration. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to three years in the county prison on October 28, 1881. He is now at large, and is liable to make his appearance anywhere. Connelly's picture is an excellent one, although taken since 1876.
Writing in 1886, Chief Byrnes was likely aware that "Old Bill" Connolly had a long history as a hotel thief; but for reasons unknown, Byrnes did not delve far into history, which involved a sensational New York City scandal; nor did Byrnes reveal Connolly's connection to a brothel madam still active during his heyday as a detective, a woman known as Mag Duval. Moreover, although Byrnes mentions that Connolly robbed "some French naval officers," he doesn't mention that the man whose hotel room Connolly entered in 1881 was General Georges Ernest Boulanger, the leader of France's nationalist movement, a man known around the world, who nearly became the strongman leader of his country.
The great scandal precipitated by Bill Connolly was an 1853 arrest for a hotel burglary in New York City. He was indicted, but had left New York for Philadelphia. His paramour–soon to be wife–was a brothel madam known as Mag Duval (Margaret Mary Murphy). Mag was on friendly terms with a New York city judge who might help quash the indictment, though he said it might cost hundreds of dollars. Mag supplied him the money, but the delay in action on Connolly's behalf led her to believe that she had been cheated out of the money, and so she took her story to the New York City District Attorney.
Judge Sidney H. Stuart was accused of accepting a bribe. He was placed on trial in mid-November, 1855; the proceedings lasted 5 days. The full transcript of each day's testimony was transcribed on full page layouts of the New York Tribune. Much of the testimony focused on efforts by Stuart's defense to smear and slander Mag Duval; but it did become obvious that Judge Stuart frequently visited Mag's establishment for his own entertainment. Judge Stuart was eventually acquitted of bribery; but his reputation as a judge was ruined, and he had little choice other than to resign his position. He went on to become a prominent lawyer, defending the same type of criminals he had once passed judgment against.
Even in 1855, some papers referred to Bill Connolly by the nickname "Buffalo Bill." This was two decades before anyone was aware of a western scout who went by that nickname. The future Buffalo Bill Cody was only nine years old in 1855.
Connolly did little to vary his criminal tendencies over the years; he was said to have become wealthy through his hotel room robberies. He was arrested and convicted several times; in 1876 he was sent to Sing Sing for four years under the name William Weston.
Upon his release, he worked hotels in Philadelphia, leading to the 1881 incident in which he entered the room of the wrong Frenchman:
Connolly was sent to Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia, where he spent the next three years. After 1884, his whereabouts and fate are unknown.
Over two decades later, in 1916, the popular New York columnist Oscar Odd McIntyre noted the demolition of a landmark that Bill Connolly likely knew very well:


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The information below is from my February report to the Trustees. The numbers in parenthesis relate to the items in our strategic plan.
February 2013
February 2013
National: A recent article in the Washington Post outlined new measures that colleges are taking to get more students from poor families into college. On January 16th, President and Mrs. Obama held a higher education summit with educators from across the country. Participating colleges and organizations were asked to pledge new initiatives to promote college opportunity for low- income students. One of the new initiatives from the College Board includes waivers for students who take the SAT to be able to apply to four colleges free of charge.
Federal TRiO programs, founded by the Johnson administration's War on Poverty to assist low-income and first-generation students enter and succeed in college, are an important component of promoting college opportunity. Northwest College is served by TRiO through our Student Support Services grant. As well, we are served by the University of Wyoming's Educational Opportunity Center. Although not technically a TRiO program, GEAR UP serves similar students, focusing on assisting high school students get into college. (SP 1.1, 1.2, 3.2)
State: WCCC Executive Director Jim Rose met with the Wyoming Community College Presidents on Monday, January 20th, in Cheyenne to discuss data warehouse and data collection software needs across the seven community colleges.
Following this meeting, we attended the Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee hearing where community colleges were called back to discuss our $14.3 million enrollment recalibration request. Committee members asked questions about anticipated future enrollment trends, online enrollment growth, and resulting potential cost savings, as well as what proportion of the increase, if funded, would go toward salaries.
In preparation for the upcoming legislative session, Mark Kitchen and I have met individually with our Big Horn Basin legislators to discuss the community college funding requests and answer any questions they may have. The meetings have been positive, and I am optimistic going into the session.
Local: I continue to participate in the community vision building project with the Powell Economic Partnership (SP 3.1). Forward Cody Executive Director James Klessens and I met January 23rd to discuss the work he is doing with Cody Labs and our partnership to provide training for them (SP 3.1). I was invited to speak at the University of Wyoming Ag Advisory Board meeting January 23rd about opportunities for our two institutions to work more closely together on agriculture-related partnerships (SP 1.2).
Campus: We kicked off spring semester with In-service workshops for faculty and staff on January 13th and 14th. During Convocation on the 14th, I delivered my second State of the College address. During my time with faculty and staff, I summarized the collaborative work that had been accomplished campus-wide during fall semester to identify and categorize "Big Rocks" on campus, a metaphor for campus priorities. The priorities are as follows:
Pride in...
Student Experience
Campus Community
Fiscal Integrity
I am very pleased with the thoughtfulness that went into this process and the resulting open, candid conversations. We will roll these priorities into our future strategic planning processes. (SP 2.1, 2.2)
Also on January 14th, New Student Orientation was held for a small group of students starting spring semester. (SP 3.1, 3.2)
Representatives from A&E Architects were on campus January 16th and 17th to continue their work with faculty and staff on the Facilities Master Plan. They held a session specifically for Trustees at 4:30 p.m. on January 16th. They will be back on campus February 4th and 5th and will hold a public meeting for district stakeholders, including Trustees, on Tuesday, February 4th, at 6:30 p.m. in FAB 70. (SP 2.2)
The Budget Committee has started meeting weekly to begin working on specifics of the budget development process. As is typical for the start of the semester, I met with individual students and staff regarding various issues. I also met with constituent group presidents and held an all-employee meeting on January 31st. (SP 2.1, 2.2)
Foundation: Foundation Executive Director Shelby Wetzel and I traveled to New York January 27-29 to meet with potential donors for the Yellowstone Building. The meetings went well. While we were there, we also met with alumni in the area. On February 1st I had the opportunity to attend my first Rodeo Gala.


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We stopped for a quick chat with Curator, Shonagh Marshall to discuss the curation of her first exhibition at Somerset house since Hair by Sam McKnight in 2016.
When did you first come across Joyce Ng and Hanna Moon? What is it about their work that stands out to you?
I worked on a book and exhibition project last year called Posturing which grouped together 21 contemporary fashion photographers it explored pose, and both Hanna and Joyce were a part of it. The Posturing project was a collaboration with photo editor Holly Hay and it was here that I first discovered Joyce's work. I came across Hanna's work in 2015 when she shot the artist duo Rosie Hastings and Hannah Quinlan who I was working with at the time on an exhibition called Utopian Voices.
I want my work to reframe and ask questions, not to provide answers. In presenting Hanna and Joyce as individual voices I hope that it begins to shine a light on the complexities around concepts such as diversity. I would be excited if the visitor left inquisitive to find out more, galvanised to continue the conversation.
What interests you about the Asian art scene in London?
I am intrigued by how the influx of Asian students to western universities will shift not only aesthetics, but I am interested what impact this will have on science, maths, music?!
The exhibition is split into three sections. The first displays the new work Hanna made for the exhibition, the second features Joyce's new body of work and the third displays work they have shot over the past four years for editorials, advertisements and personal projects.
The interesting thing about Hanna and Joyce's practice is that they came to study at Central Saint Martins amongst the western art school system however instead of consigning to the Western codes within fashion they included cultural signs and symbols from their heritage within their work. With this in mind, we commissioned them to make new work responding to Britishness, ideas and ideals of beauty and the Somerset house site.
Art has many powers to evoke responses. Fashion however, I always think is subversive rather than anarchic. Within the work on display, there's a tongue in cheek approach that I feel is entirely contemporary.


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As you all know I absolutely love my home Lucerne and Swiss chocolate. I even love the latter that much that I have to tell everybody I meet during my travels that Swiss chocolate is way better than theirs (P.S: wherever you are from, Swiss chocolate is better! :D). So it would definitely be amazing if there would be chocolate from Lucerne itself – wait, there actually is chocolate with milk from Lucerne.
The Swiss chocolate company "Villars-Maitre-Chocolatier", which is based in Fribourg, created a new range of chocolate called "Terroirs de Lait" which includes three different chocolates with milk from the regions Fribourg, Bern, and Lucerne. What was especially interesting about this for me was that the chocolates are actually produced only with milk from the specific region. They all have completely different tastes, which really surprised me. But before I tell you a bit more about how I actually liked the chocolate, let's explore Lucerne together!
On the picture, you can see the most famous place of Lucerne – the old wooden bridge (Kapellbrücke) with the stunning view on the peak of Mount Pilatus. I've actually been there hundreds of times – and still can't get enough of this view. To me, this is one of the most beautiful views in whole Switzerland – at least if you're lucky and have a clear view. What's actually interesting about that is, that the milk used for the Lucerne Villars Chocolate is from cows from exactly this mountain. They live in the beautiful Swiss Alps with fresh air, and believe me, some breathtaking views are always included there. Mount Pilatus is kind of the backyard mountain of Lucerne and it makes the chocolate really authentic to me.
Now it's time to cross one of the busiest places in Lucerne: The Chapel Bridge we saw in the picture before. To take a picture without a tourist there is almost impossible, and sometimes you might feel like you landed in a huge metropole (fun fact: Lucerne has under 100'000 inhabitants!). The chapel bridge was built in the early 14th century and reconstructed after it burnt down in 1993 – whereas Villars chocolate is producing its chocolate for over 100 years (founded in 1901).
So far everything sounds great – also the package of the chocolate looks like a high-quality product. But how does it actually taste? Isn't this what actually matters the most about chocolate? Well, it is! While I absolutely love the idea and mentality of the new product range by Villars I have to tell you: the chocolate is even better than that! The Lucerne chocolate is described as "full-bodied & Velvety" and hands down, it is one of the best chocolates I've ever tried so far – and I can highly recommend it to every chocolate lover. If you are looking for an authentic Swiss chocolate, Villars is a fantastic option, as they produce their chocolate 100% in Switzerland. You can see their Terroirs de Lait collection on their website and directly order it from there.
[*This post is sponsored by Villars-Maitre-Chocolatier but all opinions are my own]