text:
You might want to think twice before buying an aloe vera gel at your nearest drugstore. A new report and investigation by Bloomberg Newsfound little evidence of aloe vera in several private-label products at Target, CVS, Walgreen's, and Wal-Mart. All of the affected products listed the ingredient aloe barbadensis leaf juice as the number one or two ingredient, yet showed no trace of the soothing plant once they underwent laboratory testing.
Bloomberg sent Wal-Mart's Equate Aloe After Sun Gel, Target's Up & Up Aloe Vera Gel, CVS's Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel, and Walgreen's Alcohol Free Aloe Vera Body Gel to an independent lab to undergo analysis. The lab found no evidence in the formula of the plant extract or lactic acid, a byproduct of aloe vera that has broken-down over time. Instead, they found fillers and additives like triethanolamine and maltodextrin, which can be used as an aloe substitute (Bloomberg notes that true aloe vera can be quite pricey to farm and distribute). None of the products tested contained the compound acemannan, which is responsible for aloe vera's healing, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Without the presence of acemannan, it's safe to assume the products are next to useless; a mix of nothing more than cooling water and alcohol.
For what it's worth, the supplier of the Wal-Mart, Target, and Walgreens gels, Fruit of the Earth, and their aloe distributor Concentrated Aloe Corp., both refuted Bloomberg's findings. They claimed that the lab's testing method (called nuclear magnetic resonance) is unreliable when it comes to cosmetics, and that there is currently no way to accurately measure how much aloe vera is in a finished product. Because Concentrated Aloe Corp.'s aloe vera is highly processed for cosmetic use, they claim that could impact the levels of acemannan found in their products. The manufacturer of the CVS gel declined to comment to Bloomberg, and all four retailers denied the allegations.
More From Harper's BAZAAR
Consumerlab.com also tested the claims of ten different aloe vera product back in 2015, including pills and juices. They found only half of the products met the claims stated on their labels, while one of the pills and one of the gels contained no traces of aloe at all. As a result of the recent findings, several law firms have filed suits against the the retailers claiming that they have misled consumers. According to Bloomberg, they're seeking class-action status and restitution.
So what can you do the next time you have a painful sunburn? You could always buy yourself an actual aloe vera plant, and get all that medicine straight from the source (as well as a killer coffee table decoration).


text:
Monday (1/22)
Notre Dame 47, Oak Hill 27
Behind another splendid performance from Katie Dettwiller, the Notre Dame Titans' girls basketball program claimed another impressive victory over a Division III program by defeating the Oak Hill Oaks' girls basketball program, 42-27, in a nonconference bout on Monday evening in Oak Hill.
Dettwiller, who has been a dominant force in the low post for Notre Dame, accumulated 25 points, nine rebounds, and an astounding 11 blocks to control the contest from start to finish. The 6-4 junior shot 85 percent (11-of-13) from the field.
Ava Hassel (eight points, five rebounds), Taylor Schmidt (five points, five assists, three steals), Ali Smith (five points), and Molly Hoover (five points, four assists, two steals, two points) contributed from the backcourt, while Clara Hash aided the winning cause with nine rebounds — including seven offensive boards — and two points.
Notre Dame (16-0) will get back to SOC I competition on Thursday evening when it plays East. Oak Hill, who fell to 8-8 overall, will dive back into SOC II action when the Lady Oaks take to the road to face South Webster.
New Boston 70, South Webster 62
Behind 22 points from Ali Hamilton and 17 additional tallies from newly-minted 1,000-point scorer Mariah Buckley, the New Boston Tigers' girls basketball program collected a big nonconference victory as New Boston defeated the South Webster Jeeps' girls basketball program, 70-62, on Monday evening in New Boston.
Hamilton, who led four double-figure scorers with her output, obtained 19 of her 22 points in the first half, while Buckley, who became the third family sibling to reach 1,000 points, scored 12 of her 17 points in the second half — and hit 15 of her 18 free throw attempts in the contest — to held lead the Lady Tigers to a victory. Peyton Helphinstine scored nine of her 10 points in the fourth quarter of play and Kaylee Stone hit three of New Boston's five treys en route to an 11-point outing to round out the double-figure scorers.
Lexus Oiler, who obtained six points, and Taylen Hickman, who added four, rounded out the efforts for New Boston, who improved to 12-2 with the victory.
South Webster, who fell to 10-6 on the year with the loss, was led by Ellie Jo Johnson's 22 points. Johnson scored 16 of her 22 tallies in the second half en route to leading the Lady Jeeps' output. Baylee Cox joined her senior teammate in double-figures by scoring all 10 of her points in the second half of action. Madison Cook, who scored all eight of her points in the third period, Kaylee Hadinger and Avery Zempter, who added seven points apiece, Rose Stephens, who scored all six of her points in the first half of play, and Kelsi Montgomery, who added a bucket for the Lady Jeeps, rounded out the output.
New Boston will suit up in road bouts against Green and Eastern on Wednesday and Thursday as it jumps back into SOC I play while South Webster will host Oak Hill as the Lady Jeeps look to claim the rematch between the two programs.
West 53, Adena 46 (OT)
Behind an amazing performance from Morgan Rigsby and a gritty performance from MaKayla White, the West Senators' girls basketball program scored a critical nonconference victory on its home floor as the Lady Senators toppled Adena, 53-46, in overtime on Monday evening in West Portsmouth.
Rigsby, who has been improving steadily throughout the season, obtained a crucial 22-point, 20-rebound effort to will West to the win. White, who was playing her first game since Dec. 28 due to a torn meniscus — and played with it still torn awaiting surgery — obtained a 12-point, seven-assist, five-rebound effort as the Lady Senators grabbed a 26-21 halftime lead, held off a strong Adena charge in the third quarter to force overtime, and outscored the Lady Warriors 12-5 in overtime to take home the victory.
"It took MaKayla a little while to get in the flow of the game," West head coach Jason Claytor said. "She hasn't played in a while, and after tonight's game is going to be out again for a couple of weeks. We hope we can get her back and healthy before tournament time. Once she got in the flow, she was good and so were we. Down the stretch, I felt like Morgan and MaKayla took the game over offensively. Morgan is playing at an unbelievably high level right now. Her growth this season has been monumental."
In addition to Rigsby and White, Emily Sissel added a huge 12-point effort to join the pair in double-figures, while Jordyn Swords and Abbi Pack combined to add seven points to the cause. Mackenzie Boggs and Taylor Coleman proved to be critical with their contributions on the floor from a hustle standpoint.
"All of the girls were instrumental in this one," Claytor said. "Whether is was a timely rebound by Abbi Pack, a clutch shot by Jordyn Swords, key passes by Emily Sissel, and critical and important minutes and time from Mackenzie Boggs and Taylor Coleman, everyone was critical. I thought that we played extremely hard the entire night."
With the win, West will look to continue its momentum into a rivalry matchup with Wheelersburg at home on Thursday evening in an SOC II bout.
Chillicothe Huntington 55, Clay 49
Despite a 19-point, 10-rebound, seven-block performance from Clay's Jensen Warnock, the Lady Panthers weren't able to emerge victories in a road bout as Clay fell to Chillicothe Huntington, 55-49, on Monday evening.
Warnock, who also obtained three assists and a steal in the contest, was aided by the play of Sophia Balestra, who obtained 15 points, nine rebounds, and a blocked shot. Cameron DeLotell (eight points, two blocked shots, steal), Regan Osborn (five points, six rebounds, three steals, two assists, block), Jaelyn Warnock (four points, block), and Huntter Adams (four points) rounded out the efforts for the Lady Panthers (10-6).
Clay, who is 8-4 in SOC I play, will resume conference action on Thursday evening against Symmes Valley.
Washington Court House 53, Waverly 28
Despite obtaining another strong all-around effort from Zoiee Smith, the Waverly Tigers' girls basketball program couldn't muster a victory on Monday evening as Waverly fell to Washington Court House, 53-28, in a nonconference battle between the two programs.
Smith, who ultimately finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists, was followed by Kami Knight (five points, four rebounds), Kiara Smith (four points, eight rebounds), and Carli Knight (four points, three rebounds).
"We came out and could not make a basket," Waverly head coach John Bonifield said. "We were getting really good looks but were not able to convert. You simply cannot do that against any team, let alone a team of Washington Court House's caliber. It doesn't get any easier Thursday night against an undefeated Minford squad."
Waverly fell to 6-11 on the year with the loss.
Saturday (1/20)
South Point 53, South Webster 49
On Saturday, South Webster suffered a hard luck loss against South Point in a nonconference battle on Monday evening, falling to the Lady Pointers by a 53-49 count.
Madison Cook, who scored eight points in both halves for South Webster, finished with a game-high 16 for the Lady Jeeps. Ellie Jo Johnson scored 10 of her 13 points in the first quarter of action while Avery Zempter added eight of her 10 tallies in the second quarter of action. Baylee Cox, who scored all six of her points in the first half, and Kelsi Montgomery, who obtained all four of her points in the fourth quarter of action, rounded out the South Webster side of things.
Leah Lawson (13 points), Madison Kearns and Maddy Khounlavong (11 points), and Kate Mundy (10 points) all finished in double-figures to lead South Point, with Lawson obtaining nine of her 13 points in the opening quarter of action as the Lady Pointers ultimately emerged victorious.
Reach Kevin Colley at (740) 353-3101 ext. 1930 OR on Twitter @KColleyPDT

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Upcoming stockholder event, reinvestment program, and other information.
Access information and materials to most recent Cathay General Bancorp stockholder's meeting. View our annual meeting materials.
Learn more about outstanding warrants to purchase shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock. View our warrant information.
Learn about how to automatically reinvest cash dividends and make optional cash purchases of Cathay General Bancorp common stock. Learn more.
Please do not include sensitive information such as account numbers or other personal information such as Social Security or Tax Identification numbers, driver's license numbers, etc. in any email sent to us via this link.


text:
My two previous blogs on Pentecostalism and the political have approached this intersection through consideration of prayer and the prophetic. Even if a stretch, careful observers of the religious life know well that Christians are called to pray for their governments and political leaders even as there may be occasions for civil disobedience; what the scriptural tradition calls "prophetic resistance" in response to what happens in the polis. But if prayer and the prophetic might be tied in with the public square in this way, isn't the activity of praise altogether only religious and without public or political consequences? What does the liturgical life of believing communities, especially Pentecostal ones with their extended singing, shouting, clapping, and dancing, have to do with the public area?
Amos Yong
Amos Yong is J. Rodman Williams Professor of Theology and dean at the School of Divinity of Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His graduate education includes degrees in theology, history, and religious studies from Western Evangelical Seminary (now George Fox Seminary) and Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, and Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, and an undergraduate degree from Bethany University of the Assemblies of God. He has authored or edited two dozen volumes. He and his wife, Alma, have three children – Aizaiah (married to Neddy), on the pastoral team at New Life Church (Renton Washington) and in a masters in theology program at Northwest University (Kirkland, Washington); Alyssa, a senior at Vanguard University (Costa Mesa, California); and Annalisa, a freshman at Point Loma University (San Diego, California). Amos and Alma reside in Chesapeake and are members of New Life Providence Church in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake area.
Posts by Amos Yong
January 21, 2014
Pentecostalism, Politics, and the Prophetic: Renewing the Public Square II
In my previous post on "Prayer, Pentecostalism, and the Political," I suggested that the anticipated growth of global pentecostal-charismatic Christianity in the twenty-first century had the potential to impact, even transform, the public square as these Christians take their faith from out of their private and ecclesial lives into the political domain, broadly considered. Here I want to reflect further on how such convergence might unfold, and how pentecostal-charismatic spirituality might register its commitments within a public arena that is both post-secular on the one hand and yet post-Christendom on the other. In particular, I wonder if pentecostals' prayer might move them to a more prophetic form of interface with the sociopolitical?
September 20, 2013
Prayer, Pentecostalism, and the Political: Renewing the Public Square?
What does Pentecostalism have to do with the public square or the political? One might think, initially, perhaps not much: classical Pentecostals have by and large been apolitical, although more often than not such postures have been nurtured less by pentecostal spirituality and commitments than by eschatological ideas derived from dispensationalist theologies otherwise inimical, ironically, to the idea that the Holy Spirit's charismatic and miraculous work has continued unabated after the age of the apostles. But as people of the book, Pentecostals do adhere to the New Testament injunctions to pray for their governments and political leaders. In political environments in which they are a minority, often this takes on the form of urging divine intervention that makes possible ongoing pentecostal mission and especially local evangelism. In liberal democratic societies, however, especially those which at least in theory support the freedom of religion, pentecostal growth has precipitated other political possibilities and aspirations and hence also nurtured other types of prayer regarding the public domain.


text:
David Cameron has insisted that the coalition is "as important and necessary today as it was two year ago" as he and Nick Clegg launched a fightback in the wake of grim local election results for their respective parties.
The Conservative prime minister and his Lib Dem deputy made a joint appearance to reaffirm the need for the coalition relationship as they made clear they intend to stick with the "tough decisions" made to restore the country's public finances, "redouble efforts" to create growth and "get behind families that work hard and do the right thing".
Cameron said: "I believe the need for that coalition — two parties working together to solve the problems we have in our country - I think is as important and necessary today as it was two years ago."
The event in Essex follows several stinging criticism in the days since the disastrous council and mayoral elections, in which Labour won 830 council seats, mostly from the coalition partners, and took control of an additional 32 councils in England, Wales and Scotland.
Earlier in the day, Ed Miliband was the first of the three party leaders to turn up in Essex to criticise the government over its refusal to change course on the economy.
Speaking in Harlow, where Labour took control of the council in last week's local election, Miliband said: "The reality now for people aspiring to get on is that they feel they are running up against a brick wall in terms of unemployment and getting on the housing ladder."
He added: "I don't think Cameron gets it when he has a Queen's speech that will not change course on the economy."
But in the afternoon, the prime minister said the government had no intention of "letting up" on its deficit reduction programme to deal with the "country's overdraft", though he said he underlined this did not mean the government could not go for growth.
Speaking on the eve of the Queen's Speech, which will unveil bills described as "pro-growth and pro-business", Cameron said: "We need to think all the things we can do to get our economy growing. Whether that's encouraging the banks to lend more money, helping firms to start up, making it easier for companies to employ more people, investing in apprenticeships – we need to do all those things and frankly we need to redouble our efforts in doing all of those things. We have to rebalance our economy."
Cameron said the level of debt in households, banks and in the government had made recovery difficult.
He stressed the need to be very frank with people about the painstaking drive to boost growth: "It is tough, it is difficult, but ... let's build something really worthwhile, and yes it will take time, but it will be built to last, rather than as the last recovery was, built on sand."
Clegg echoed the sentiment as he insisted the government would constantly strive to do more to promote growth, as well as reducing debt, but warned that voters should not expect quick results.
There had been a "shocking great heart attack at the very centre of our British economy" and there was a six to seven-year plan in place to cure it — well beyond the next general election, he said.
"It is painstaking work recovering from that and it is not something we are going to achieve and so we need to bear in mind the enormity of the trauma we suffered."
He described the need to deal with debt so future generations did not have it hanging over them as a "moral duty", but went on to say that two main areas where more efforts were needed was the level of lending to small business and investment in infrastructure by both the public and private sectors.
"Dealing with the deficit is a means to an end," Clegg said.
"Austerity alone does not create growth. It is a necessary but not sufficient step. But what we are absolutely dedicated towards, is creating jobs, prosperity, investment, opportunity, optimism and hope in our country.
"We know we need to do more, constantly strive to do more, to create and foster the conditions for growth."
Cameron was under pressure from his own party to steer to the right following dismal local election results.


text:
A buyer's market may not be the best time to sell a house on your own, without a Realtor, but Richard and Celia Brown of Media, Pa., are trying to anyway.
Their marketing plan: technology, including a website and heavy use of social media; professional photography; high-end for-sale signs; and personal contact with potential buyers.
The Browns are not up against a deadline to sell their five-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath, 3,080-square-foot townhouse. Both have solid jobs: Richard, 37, is a patent lawyer; Celia, 32, is a marketing executive at a Dell division that produces cloud-based software.
But they do want a house with a yard for Alex, 3, and Jonah, 6 months. So they're giving do-it-yourself real estate a shot.
In three weeks ? and for an investment of about $300 ? their website (http://www.mediatownhouse.com) garnered 300-plus hits, and the Browns showed the house five times.
That's as many showings as there were between mid-March and mid-June, when they listed the house with Realtors, Celia Brown said.
She was quick to praise the agents' professionalism, saying they "did their best" given the market.
In addition, she said, the original $499,000 price ? about what the Browns paid 51/2 years ago ? was difficult to support because of the absence of comparable sales.
This time, they're asking $479,000, noting that a comparable townhouse sold for close to that in August.
While lauding Brown for her marketing skills and correct pricing, one real estate broker said she believed the couple could have sold their townhouse last year had they kept it on the market longer.
Noelle Barbone, office manager of Weichert Realtors in Media, said the comparable sale had been on the market for 155 days in 2009 but had been removed that September. After returning to the market in May, she said, that townhouse sold for $476,000 in 85 days.
The Browns "may not have given it enough time," Barbone said. If they had, the buyer of the comparable townhouse might have purchased theirs, "because in looking at the photos, (theirs) shows beautifully, while the other did not look as good."
County sales statistics show that homes in the $450,000-to-$500,000 range are moving slowly.
Celia Brown acknowledged that one reason for selling the house themselves was "to reduce the burden of a real estate commission, which will allow us to sell our home at a lower price."
But Jeff Block, a Prudential Fox & Roach agent in Philadelphia, argued that "you do not save money with for-sale-by-owner, any more than you save money by growing your own food."
"You will get less because you lack the experience and understanding of the most sophisticated agents," Block said. "Any money you net you did not actually save. Rather, you earned it, because there are few things more time-consuming than properly marketing and selling a home."
Once a buyer surfaces, price and terms must be negotiated, and then there are more negotiations after inspections, Barbone said.
"The savings of commission may not be worth the cost of defense should a buyer find fault with the property after settlement," she said.
Philadelphia-area broker John Duffy said website "hits mean nothing" unless a qualified buyer steps up to the table.
And buyers assume they can negotiate the price down by the commission amount, Duffy and Barbone said.
"The seller markets and sells the home at a reduced price … for free," Duffy said.
In today's market, Celia Brown believes, the traditional real estate agency model is no longer suitable.
"Real estate has gone from being purely transactional to a process that requires nurturing and persuasive selling to a target market of potential buyers," she said.
Cheryl Miller of Long & Foster Real Estate in Blue Bell, Pa., said there was "some degree of truth" in that.
"Things have changed. Times have changed," Miller said, and Celia Brown "is doing a lot of things right. She feels empowered because she can track the traffic in and through the various avenues of her marketing efforts."
Miller said she would never have allowed the Browns to take the house off the market when they did. The expiration of the federal tax credit last year was followed by price corrections, she said, meaning that sale prices will be much lower this year.
"Wise counsel," in addition to marketing, is what she and others offer, Miller said.
Barbone agreed that Brown had "the right idea in that many real estate agencies have not upgraded how they market property today."
"I would like to reach out to her to see if she would be interested in getting her real estate license."
Tapping into technology is the right way to sell a house today, the experts say, whether they agree with Celia and Richard Brown's for-sale-by-owner approach or not.
And you don't need a degree in IT to put the tools the Browns are using in place.
Look at some real estate websites. To market just one property, you won't need anything cutting-edge. Don't spend too much. But don't spend too little, either: Chintzy isn't pretty.
You'll need a domain name. For the Browns' site, www.mediatownhouse.com, the cost was $12.99 for a year. And you'll need a host for your site. With free hosts, you may get what you pay for. There are always deals, however ? $7 a month for unlimited storage is good.
One Web page will probably be enough. Some hosts provide a choice of templates and step-by-step instructions on how to get the site up and running without much fuss.
The Browns' host supports a 360-degree slide show and a photo album; their photographs were taken professionally. But if you are handy with a digital camera, you can take the photos yourself. Your computer likely has software for editing and sizing for the Web, creating slide shows and albums, and maybe audio for synchronized narration.
Remember, presentation is important. Litter the site with too many bells and whistles, and the message "House for Sale" could get lost.
Social media? Sign up at www.twitter.com and www.facebook.com and start following and friending. Set up links to both on your website.
If you don't want to do it yourself, a real estate agent should be able to handle it.
Source: McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.


text:
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale Enhances Patient Independence
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune neurodegenerative disease that the biomedical research and pharmaceutical industry has yet to find a cure for. It is a progressively debilitating condition that manifests with a number of unpredictable symptoms that can greatly reduce one's quality of life. In order to foster well-being and a sense of independence in the patient, and to minimize frustration in disease management, a group of researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada came up with a model for self-management. It is now published online in the International Journal of MS Care.
Lead author Setareh Ghahari, PhD, MSc, BSc from the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the university, explains that their Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale (MSSM) is the first of its kind, in that it is multidimensional and can help MS patients monitor disease progression and likewise affect the appropriate medical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional responses to maintain quality of life. It is comprised of 24 items and 5 factors, namely: Health Care Provider Relationship/Communication, Treatment Adherence/Barriers, Social/Family Support, MS Knowledge and Information, and Health Maintenance Behavior — all measured using a Likert-type scale of 1 to 5, with higher scores equating to better self-management.
[adrotate group="4″]
The researchers had 31 MS patients evaluate the MSSM to gain feedback on its format, nature of questions, level of comprehensiveness, and efficacy in promoting self-management. While there were a number of concerns raised by the participants of the re-testing, the researchers were similarly cognizant of the study's limits such as sample size and randomization. Most of them were married, college-educated, and lived on a relatively high household income, which could mean they have easier access to information about their disease and have a better ability to understand it. Additionally, these patients have had MS an average of 11.8 years, so it is likely they have already developed their own means of self-management.
Another approach to enhancing independence and quality of life in MS patients is participation in a regular wellness program. Researchers from the Kessler Foundation had patients attend a weekly 90-minute program and noted improvements in patients' mood, mental health, perceived stress, and pain.


text:
Drain Cleaning Services in Denver
Remove clogs safely with help from Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Call us today at (303) 757-5661 for professional drain cleaning services in Denver or surrounding areas.
Looking for a reliable plumber to help with a clogged drain or toilet? Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is the leading home services company in the area.
Our licensed plumbers are committed to providing the best drain cleaning services in Denver. Whether you need to clear the drain in your kitchen sink or stop an overflowing toilet, we have all of your drain and sewer needs covered.
We put your safety, comfort, and peace of mind first. Our plumbing professionals will make sure the job is completed according to code and with your best interest in mind.
Safe and Effective Drain Cleaning Methods
If you have been struggling with frequent drain or toilet clogs, and you've already tried to resolve the problem on your own, it's time to call for professional help.
At Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical we only carry out safe and proven drain cleaning services. While our priority is to remove or eliminate the blockage, we will also make sure your plumbing lines remain unharmed. We never use abrasive chemicals or methods as part of our drain cleaning services.
Cable machines (snaking)—This is used to remove or break apart clogs. We have powerful cable machines that can efficiently maneuver through the drain line and bore through tough blockages, allowing your drains to flow smoothly once again.
Hydro jetting—If your drain problem is caused by a blocked sewer line, we will use hydro jetting technology to clear out the line. Hydro jetting is the most effective approach to sewer line cleaning and is able to eliminate grease, tree roots, corrosion, and other buildup by blasting high-pressure water through the line.
Preventive Plumbing Maintenance
Want to avoid unexpected drain problems? Routine maintenance is the most effective way to keep your plumbing system clear of blockages.
Our experts love to provide tips and advice on preventive solutions. We can recommend natural drain cleaning products designed to prevent organic waste and tree roots from building up in your drain lines.
We also offer plumbing service agreements that include a full inspection of your plumbing system and equipment. Give us a call to learn more about this annual maintenance plan.
Call Our Denver Drain Cleaning Experts Today
What sets us apart from other plumbing contractors in the Denver area? We prioritize your long-term peace of mind.
All of our services are completed with the highest attention to detail and with your safety—and the safety of your property and plumbing system—in mind.
Our experts undergo continuous training on the latest industry developments and regulations, and will make sure your plumbing problem is resolved accurately and efficiently.
We also take the time to listen—to your concerns, your needs, and your questions. Every customer is treated to the personal attention they deserve!
Contact Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical today at (303) 757-5661 to schedule immediate drain cleaning services in Metro Denver.


text:
213) Squires Tavern work party - August 28, 2002 Volunteers sand interior window trim in preparation for a second coat of paint. A lock on the north exterior door is replaced
212) Squires Tavern work party - August 21, 2002 Volunteers install electrical lighting on the front porch and a lock on the front kitchen door. More modern wallpaper is removed from the kitchenette. Items are removed from the upstairs and south bedroom is organized. A reporter and photographer from the Waterbury Republican-American visit to gather information for a story on our progress.
211) Former DEP worker inspects building - August 13, 2002 Gus Hoffmann, a retired DEP worker who was based at Peoples Forest visits the Squires Tavern and provides details on the building during the 1950 to 1970's period.
210) Squires Tavern work party - August 6, 2002 Volunteers remove excess plaster from around electrical boxes in several rooms and also clean floors of plaster debris and dust.


text:
The HTC Desire 500 will make its intrepid journey to the UK and will be available this month, after recently making an appearance in Asia.
The mid-ranger features a 4.3-inch screen with a 800 x 480 resolution, 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. Meanwhile there's an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of shooting video in 720p and a 1.6 megapixel rear snapper.
The handset also has a microSD slot with support for cards up to 64GB, and a 1800mAh battery providing the juicepower. Dual-SIM and NFC versions will be available in some European countries.
A big feature being pushed on the handset is Blinkfeed, HTC's tile-based, updating homescreen. Of course, those who aren't so keen on this function should probably note that it's not something you can switch off.
Blink and you'll miss it
For those of you expecting the HTC One Max, or a slightly better-spec phone, sorry to disappoint. But as the Taiwanese company says, this is designed for those looking for an affordable HTC experience.
The Desire will be available in 'Lacquer' black and 'Glacier' blue, which sound much fancier than regular black and blue.
HTC has told us that the phone will be available in August, although it's told us to hold tight for a specific date for the diary.
- Check out our review of the HTC One


text:
Our Property
This is a luxurious 8th floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath ocean front vacation rental. It is wonderfully furnished, extra clean and comfortable. There are incredible views of the Atlantic ocean, beach and Port Canaveral. It has great views of rocket launches and cruise ships. A large heated pool along with shuffle board courts and putting green are included.
There are ceiling fans in every room, VCR, stereo with CD player, pool and ocean toys, high speed internet service, washer and dryer and one assigned covered parking space with plenty of open guest parking.
There is a computer station with an all-in-one printer so you can print your boarding passes or check your email without bringing a computer with you on vacation. Internet and phone service is provided by Spectrum (our local cable company) and are very good with about 25 meg down and 4 meg up. Both WiFi and hard wired internet are available in the unit. Both local and long distance calls to the United States and Canada are free.
Living room has new furniture with a queen size sleeper sofa and a power motion leather rocker recliner and love seat.
In the living room there is a 40 inch LED TV with a soundbar, blu-ray with internet apps and a VHS player.
Kitchen has cherry cabinets and granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, quiet Bosch dishwasher and filtered ice and water. Looking toward the living room.
Looking toward the window.
View of ocean and space-center.
There is a pillow top, king size bed in the master bedroom. There is also a 55 inch LED TV and blu-ray player with internet apps.The bedroom has an ocean. view.
Master bath has been recently remodeled.The bathroom has a vanity with a granite counter top.
Bathroom has a walk-in shower.
It has two twin beds and a twin size roll-a-way bed. There is a 32 inch LED TV with a blu-ray player in this room.
The guest bathroom has recently been remodeled. Bathroom has a washer and dryer.


text:
NUFORC Home
Report Indexes : by Event Date  by Location  by Shape  by Posting Date
|National UFO Reporting Center Sighting Report
|Occurred : 6/2/2012 21:25 (Entered as : 06/02/2012 21:25)
Reported: 6/3/2012 5:31:57 AM 05:31
Posted: 6/5/2012
Location: Phoenixville, PA
Shape: Light
Duration: 3 minutes +
|Orange-red lights in the sky in Phoenixville, PA
I was driving home at approximately 21:25 on route 724 in Phoenixville, PA when I saw a strange formation in the sky. I saw what looked to be a diamond formation in the sky of approximately 5-6 orange-red colored lights. Since I was driving, I could not get a clear uninterrupted look for more than a few seconds - but I kept looking up trying to determine if they were aircraft, hot air balloons, etc.
As I continued driving, I lost view of the diamond formation group of lights, but then saw a lower orange- red light that seemed to be moving across the sky at a steady pace with no blinking lights. I passed a person on the side of the road that got out of her vehicle and was looking up in the sky at the direction if the object.
As I continued to drive I kept looking at the object out of my driver side window. It seemed to be staying at the same distance while I was driving - keeping the view constant. I had a person driving fast behind me and I couldn't slow down to get a better look. I wish I did pull over to get a better look, as I had my camera with me (coming home from an event) and I kept trying to process what I was seeing.
This sparked my search this morning on the Internet to see if anyone else saw something strange in the sky last night. I'm glad I wasn't the only one that saw something that was a little different than usual.


text:
Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful creations over the past couple weeks! We know a lot of you have started diving into your holiday cards, so we appreciate those of you that managed to squeeze in some time to play along with our Birthday Blog!
It's time for our Winners!
will be receiving "Birthday Honours" are...
We hope you ALL will enjoy your "Honours" badge.
Now, stick around because in one hour,
we will be posting our new challenge
for the next two weeks, along with ourNew Surprise Party Guest!
So please stay tuned!!


text:
Capture the Intelligence game. I get 2 clean headshots (complain all you want but if that's all that's sticking out, that's what I'm shooting at). I storm the bunker after and get a pistol kill and capture the objective.
Sniper – 2 Headshots and Pistol Kill!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.


text:
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), Ranking Member on the House Armed Service's Military Personnel Subcommittee, will introduce legislation tomorrow that would close a massive gap in the Uniform Code of Military Justice by prohibiting military service members from sharing intimate images without the consent of the individual(s) depicted. Rep. Speier will introduce the Servicemembers Intimate Privacy Protection Act (SIPPA) following a briefing by Marine Corps leadership on the Marines United scandal and subsequent investigation. Joining the congresswoman will be nationally renowned women's and victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred, as well as Ms. Allred's client, Marine veteran Erika Butner. Ms. Butner is a survivor who bravely came forward to illustrate the destruction wrought on her life and career after personal photos of her were posted without her consent on the Marines United Facebook group.
Members of the media, please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com if you plan to attend.
Who: Congresswoman Jackie Speier
Gloria Allred, women's and victim's rights attorney
Erika Butner, Marine veteran
What: Introduction of SIPPA after Marines United Briefing
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017
1-2 p.m.
Where: 421 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515


text:
While we can often repeat that the skin is the largest organ of the body. It has many other functions. Being familiar with them can help you with your patient care and documentation. You also will see questions on the skin on many EMS exams.
So while this may not be as exciting as 12 lead ECGs. It is a vital area of EMS.
Here are five primary functions of the skin to keep in mind –
Protection/Immunological: Skin acts as a protective barrier against infection and is the starting site for the immunological reaction when this barrier is breached.
Fluid & Electrolytes: Skin also prevents the loss of body fluids and electrolytes. 300 to 400 ml per day of water is lost insensibly through intact skin by diffusion.
Neurosensory Stimulation: Nerve endings and receptors provide sensory contact with the environment and transmit heat, cold, pain, pressure and touch sensations.
Thermoregulation: Skin also aids in the regulation of body temperature by insulating and through evaporation.
Metabolism: This organ is a site of metabolism for vitamin D. It is the site of storage of pro-vitamin D. Sunlight converts the pro-vitamin D to the active form of vitamin D.
The patients skin temp, color etc. can give us many clues to what is happening with them. Pale, cool diaphoretic vs warm, dry and flushed can mean different things. Take your Diabetic patient for example.
Can clues be gathered depending their skin presentation?
Check out this webinar presentation I did on Diabetic patients that is part of Turbo Medic. Go here for details.


text:
Any template can be completely modified, therefore, double-click on one of the options you want. Check the template to know what should change. You can start with your completely free form templates or you can start with a blank form. It is much better to create the template initially and then you can reuse the template. Nowadays, it is easy to use a calendar template for making movies or software to make movies.
The complete source code of the company is available here. The templates offer a technique to keep exactly the same appearance in all your correspondence, which helps to create the brand of the company. Decide if you choose from a wide range of online program templates or design yours. It is possible to find templates on the Internet to help you stay on course. The important Sky travel brochure template is extremely adaptable, with a combination of elements that can be easily customized to match the look and feel of the destination.
The manufacturing calendar will take care of the rest. The calendar plans the press releases of the previous year and works as the initial structure of the provider and a schedule that can be met throughout the year to stay focused on public relations objectives. A prosperous PR calendar must be made by planning backwards.
You can make your event as basic or as extravagant as you want, depending on the amount of money you want to invest in that reason. As an example, send several emails to male and female assistants or send distinctive emails depending on the type of assistant (if you have it at your event). Continue moving along the columns in the first row until all the events are completed. Perfect Golf Event offers a simple way to organize a Charity Golf Tournament, for example, the free program Charity Golf Event. If you are planning a sporting event for your community, school or workplace, you can create a sports-themed flyer to announce your event to potential athletes and other participants.
Make sure everyone who is asked to speak or do something for the event understands their roles within the program and the amount of time they should talk. If you are planning an organization event, determine what the organization will offer and how much you can charge your co-workers. In case the event requires it, it is your duty to recommend to the clients a superior type of wine for the meal. If you wish, you can even identify distinctive events in the row with distinctive colors.
You can then print the programs at home or go to a neighborhood copy store. Within a few moments, the application will open in a new Word window. A memory program goes beyond the basic principles of a normal program and makes a memory that the public and visitors will revisit as a reminder of a particular occasion. Designing the perfect program includes looking at the reference marketing for a whole. A printed program will provide the audience with a concept of what to anticipate. Express why you are launching a lunch and learning program, clarifying who you will be targeting and what benefits you would like to impart. Many reference programs offer financial and monetary advantages.
sample event program Kleo.beachfix.co
sample event programs template
Event Program Template 37+ Free Sample, Example, Format | Free
sample event programs template
event program sample Kleo.beachfix.co
sample event programs template
Event Program Template 37+ Free Sample, Example, Format | Free
Similar Posts:
- Free Printable Wedding Program Templates
- Funeral Programs
- School Agenda Template
- Cute June 2017 Calendar
- Printable Weekly Meal Planner
- Program Proposal Example
- Raffle Ticket Sample
- Event Invitation Letter Sample
- Fundraising Plan Template
- Printable Chart Paper
- Cleaning Chart Template
- Calendar Printables
- Marketing Plan Sample
- Daily Calendar Printable
- Sample Timeline Template
- Sample Finance Report
- Simple Wedding Checklist
- Grant Application Examples
- Meal Planning Template
- Work Plan Template Excel


text:
You will love this Hibiscus Garden craft with the Altenew November release!
Do you want to check out the new Altenew November Gradient Card Stock set full of fun designs? Their new sets include all sorts of flowers, which is why we are sharing our Hibiscus Garden paper craft today!
Let's get started with the best part of this Altenew November Gradient Card Stock Blog Hop first! Win $30 from Altenew!
How you ask?
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 11/20/19 for a chance to win.
You can also win $15 another way…
Comment on THIS blog and be entered to win $15! (comments at very bottom)
Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer's (us included) blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 11/23/2019.
I use the Altenew November release and create 3D Hibiscus flowers in our video below!
Using the new Gradient Cardstock set, I make something fun!
The cardstock colors you'll see in this my video are:
- Summer afternoon
- Shades of purple
- Red cosmos
- Seashore &
- Cherry blossom
The Altenew set has other flower sets, but I chose to use the beautiful Hibiscus Garden set, and our card turned out gorgeous!
Just go here to the Altenew Card Blog to make sure you don't miss out any opportunities to win!
Check out my easy hibiscus garden 3D craft project – using Altenew November Gradient Cardstock release ↓
Here is the Blog Hop list of other bloggers who designed an Altenew November stamp set craft.
Comment on their blogs for extra chances to win!
Join us on all of our social media pages because we will have Daily Giveaways on our Instagram, Facebook, Blog and YouTube channel!
In case you missed it, check out this Pine Tree Forest card craft!
Look how it turned out!
An Altenew stamping hack I know you're going to enjoy!
• We share tons of discount codes at the bottom of this page! •
Supply List & Promotion
Below is a link to everything I showed you and used in the video as promised.
(Affiliate links may be used at no cost to you)
∞ Blog Hop BONUS ∞ Become a perks member & get:
- 10% off at Elizabeth Craft Designs
- $5 any order over $25 or 5 Euros off a 25 Euro order
- 10% off at the Hedgehog Hollow Store
- 10% off at Ellen Hutson all month long
- 12% off your total Tonic Studios
- 15% off the Craft Perfect Paper Category
- FREE SHIPPING at Sunny Studios on orders over $25
- International customers get a $4 SHIPPING CREDIT on orders over $25
- 15% off at the Ranger Ink store
- Therm O Web are offering 10% off all purchases
- Pink & Main are giving you FREE SHIPPING on orders over $20
PLUS more being added
Also get early access to our video, get exclusive member badges & emojis, as well as exclusive member videos, behind the scenes access and more for only $4.99 a month! All our current content will remain free these are just extra benefits!
If you are a channel member on iPad we know member posts are hard to see, join our Facebook group to see them all and chat with other members at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/381093052729306/.
Shop The Hedgehog Hollow Kit at: www.thehedgehoghollow.com/shop.
This months exclusive coupons so far are:
10% off at Elizabeth Craft Designs with link http://bit.ly/2O3ogQu , NO CODE NEEDED.
10% off at Arteza until September 15th with link: http://shrsl.com/1oshq and CODE: HedgehogHollow3.
Ellen Hutson, use link http://www.ellenhutson.com/#_a_164 and CODE: HHOctober19 to save 10% off; exclude BCHF & Mama Elephant releases in last 30 days.
Weekly Inktoberfest savings at Tonic Studios off the collection (www.tonic-studios.com/inktober): http://shrsl.com/1umv4 (USA) http://shrsl.com/1umvi (UK).
Shop the October Ink-redible sale at: http://shrsl.com/1umv9 (USA) http://shrsl.com/1umvm (UK).
Hope you enjoyed this Altenew Blog Hop Post for the October 2019 Decal Release Giveaway event!
Be sure to comment on this post for the chance to win $15 from Altenew!
Written by Sean Reed
Happy Crafting!
Alexandra & The Prickle


text:
** This class in not currently being offered by the Rainbow Factory **
An unexpected day off during the week perfectly coincided with the Rainbow Factory holding a day of taster sessions for their 0-5 year old classes that they are starting to put on from June onwards. As Heidi is not attending nursery, preschool or anything like that, I felt as though it was a perfect opportunity to spend the day at 'Rainbow Factory School' and see how she would get on.
We signed up for 4 classes: Mini Einsteins, Fantastic Phonics, Music Monkeys and Theatre Tots and while I was fearful that Heidi would flake out after the first 2, I thought that we would go for it!
Our first class was Mini Einsteins and as we entered the Rainbow Factory itself, we saw the mini (cute) lab coats hung up, which was such a nice touch and made it feel a bit more special.
As it is aimed for 3-5 year olds, I knew Heidi would be a bit stretched (she is 3 next month) but actually, she managed to understand most of what was going on, and more importantly, has learnt and remembered as time has passed.
Heidi is a bit of a scientist anyway (see this post about our visit to a Science Fair) and so I thought that this would be ideal for her – and it was! I don't want to give any spoilers, but the session was basicially a big science experiment, just like you did at school. Part of me thought that it would be too complex, but perhaps I am doing the kids a bit of a disservice, as they seemed to grasp what was going on.
Even though the class wasn't marketed as messy, the lab coats were definitely needed and I am glad that I brought the wet wipes and not the best outfit for the pair of us! However, the experiments were so simple and effective, I know that we will be trying a couple at home at some point. In fact, I have seemingly hammered home the fact that items fall because of gravity!!
And that is the beauty of this class, the learning only starts in the class, you need to carry it on at home for it to have an effect. Even though I am writing this a week or so after, after a prompt, Heidi remembers the experiments, remembers the outcomes and remembers some of the terminology.
It is a shame that I don't think that we will be able to attend the classes on a Friday as I know that it would really help Heidi's development. It just means that I will have to buy a home science kit and try not to ruin the house!!
If you have read this and know nothing about the Rainbow Factory (aka the best place in Leeds!), you might find this post useful.
Please feel free to leave a comment, follow me on Twttier @Leedsdad or like my page on Facebook www.facebook.com/leedsdad