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August 2018
Chefs Share Tips for Success
If you love to cook but need some inspiration and guidance, metro Detroit chefs in this section offer tips, techniques, and recipes to elevate your culinary skills. Learn how to select fresh ingredients and how to use them to make simple and wonderful dishes.
These Businesses Are Planting Purpose in Metro Detroit — Through Food
Hour Detroit's food issue explores sustainable restaurants, organizations, and more
3 Eateries that Focus on People, Profit, and the Planet
In Detroit, an organization known as FoodLab, is helping to build a community of food-focused, triple-bottom-line businesses. Here are three standouts, serving fair, sustainable, and profitable food right at home.
A Zen Monk on Her Vegan Diet
I believe that every human being has an innate desire to be in harmony with nature. Concepts like sustainability, zero-waste, and farm-to-table, are philosophies that help us fulfill this desire.
Michigan-Made, Mother Nature-Approved Tools for Your Kitchen
Ditch disposables and opt for reusable products
Your Guide to Environmentally Friendly Organizations in Metro Detroit
By creating compostable and biodegradable food containers, Green Safe Products seeks to mitigate the environmental damage that comes from disposing paper and plastic.
Review: Testa Barra Wows with Contemporary Dishes
Testa Barra, the year-old contemporary Italian restaurant in Macomb Township, does everything just so — which is to say they do it right and with a plus-sign.
This Vegan Catering Company Celebrates the 'Natural Beauty of Food'
Color blocked into sections of dairy-free cheeses, seeds and nuts, fresh produce, spreads and crackers, the grazing boards created by Birmingham transplant Rua Francis offer a bold and sophisticated presentation for plant-based meals.
Molly's Picks: Cantoro Italian Trattoria & Vinotecca
Ensconced in the former Tre Monti location in Troy, the remodeled setting is less imposing now that the Plymouth restaurant has taken over.
Ann Arbor-based Miss Kim's Shares More Than Traditional Korean Cuisine
Zingerman's spinoff also serves unique culinary techniques and practices
Food Recipe: Ginger Barbeque Glaze
Ryan Zagor, the executive chef at the Beverly Hills Grill, offers up a favorite recipe for this time of year.
Trending: Wine in a Can
Meet Vino Blanco from Fenn Valley Vineyards in western Michigan. It is a fresh fruity crisp summer-ish wine, designed as much for convenience as it is to appeal for its unusual "conveyance," the lowly pop-top soda can.
Cocktail Recipe: Tournesol
Located inside the Siren Hotel, Candy Bar is one of the newest additions to Detroit's cocktail scene. The posh lounge serves a range of classic and craft cocktails, including this bright and summery concoction.
A Deeper Look into the Racial and Ethnic Tensions Dividing Metro Detroit
Overwhelmingly across the region, people don't live around those who are different from them, whether that be due to class, race, ethnicity, or religion.
Here's Why Petoskey's Bay View Resort Is Under a Magnifying Glass
Earlier this spring, I booked a mini vacation at one of my favorite places on earth. A few days later, a coworker stopped me by the coffee machine. "Did you hear that story about Bay View on NPR this morning?"
Exploring Metro Detroit's Tiki Trend
Under a canopy of tiny colored lights and fishing nets, a flock of young Detroiters gather at tables drinking communally out of shared bowls of fruity booze.
An Hour with … Ryan Abney
Through her work as proprietor of an eponymous event design firm, Ryan Abney developed an affinity for planning events for nonprofit organizations in metro Detroit.
Meet the Makers: Salt Textile Studios
Named in honor of the historic salt mines beneath Detroit, Salt Textile Studios is Kayla Powers' community-inspired passion project.
Let Chanel's Couture Collection Inspire Your Next Garden Party
One hundred years ago, Coco Chanel — the designer revered for her elegance and modern approach to fashion — opened her couture atelier in Paris.
Expand Your Personal Library with These 6 Titles
New and notable reads to satisfy your inner bookworm
Your Must-Have Packing List for End-of-Summer Travels
Make end-of-season wanderlust simple with these carry-on essentials
Q&A: Nancy Barr, Curator of Photography at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Plus, information about the DIA's upcoming exhibit, Lost & Found
A Look at the Inexplicable Exclusion of Detroit Tigers' Lou Whitaker from the Baseball Hall of Fame
This year, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is inducting Alan Trammell without his Tiger teammate Lou Whitaker. It's like a Songwriters Hall of Fame including John Lennon without Paul McCartney.
The Way It Was – Cadillac Coffee Co., 1937
In the pantheon of the famous Detroit food and beverage manufacturers, Cadillac Coffee Co. doesn't have the same brand recognition as Stroh's, Vernor's, Vlasic, Kowalski, Sanders, Better Made, Awrey's, or Faygo, but Cadillac has roots that reach back 130 years, to 1888.
Contributors: August 2018
Hour Detroit, August 2018
This Time, I Really Mean It
A few issues back, I mentioned that after 16-plus years at Hour Media, I'm stepping down.
The Faces of The Baldwin Restaurant Groups Next Generation – Baldwin Restaurant Group
Since 2004, Baldwin and his wife, Rosemarie (who serves as the chief marketing/financial officer), have overseen the growth of J. Baldwin's, their flagship restaurant located in Clinton Township.
The Face of Healthy Smiles in the Community – P. Steven Wainess, D.D.S.
Candy and dentists go together about as much as peanut butter and mayonnaise, but St. Clair Shores dentist Dr. Steven Wainess is known around town as the "candy man" — and it's a moniker he accepts with pride.
The Faces of Waterfront Real Estate – Tony & Renee Dekroub — Re/Max Platinum
Renee and Tony Dekroub are leaders and successful business entrepreneurs. Renee has been honored as a Real Estate All-Star — one of the top 5 percent of Realtors in metro Detroit — and is equipped to make your next move seamless.
The Face of Detroit's Finest Architecture – Kevin D. Hart, AIA — Kevin Hart & Associates
Award-winning architect Kevin Hart knows that Detroit has a great history, and he believes its architecture tells the story. Hart cultivated his passion for design at the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in architecture and was a member of the university's national championship football team.
The Face of Customer Service Excellence – Joseph Legato — Bill & Rod's Appliance & Mattress
Bill & Rod's Appliance and Mattress was founded in 1963 and is now owned by third-generation family member Joe Legato. Started as an appliance service company, it has grown to include sales of new appliances, mattresses, and outdoor grills.
The Face of Birmingham Real Estate – Pam Stoler, CRS, GRI, Associate Broker — Hall & Hunter Realtors
With nearly 35 years in the real estate industry, Pam Stoler knows how to treat clients — and most of them become clients for life. Experience does make the difference. Pam's referral and repeat client business have consistently distinguished her as a top producer nationally, locally, and as an Hour Media Real Estate All-Star.
The Face of Crazy Fresh Coffee – James Spear — Crazy Fresh Coffee
Crazy Fresh Coffee evolved out of a desire to provide customers with coffee as good as it gets — and the freshest anywhere, too! The company's passion for great coffee is unrivaled by any competitor.
The Face of Event Design & Planning – David C. McKnight — Emerald City Designs, The Special Event Group
Based on his commitment to his clientele in bringing their visions to life, David C. McKnight, owner and founder of Emerald City Designs, is the Face of Event Design and Planning. Since 1993, McKnight has been working with clients to make sure the details surrounding their events are perfect — because, in his words, "Impression is Everything!"
The Faces of Family Jewelry Experts – Ahee Jewelers
If you've ever shopped for jewelry or timepieces, chances are you've come across Ahee Jewelers, nestled in the heart of Grosse Pointe Woods. Started in 1947 by Edmund T. Ahee in a bowling alley lobby, the business has since garnered a local and international following.
The Faces of FDA-Cleared Therapies – RS Medical
Known for his jovial laughter and empathetic ear, Dr. Remi Soile is beloved by his patients. His commitment to delivering excellent and compassionate care for more than 20 years is evident throughout his practice, RS Medical.
The Face of Modern Kitchens & Baths – Robert Nusbaum — Euroamerica Design
Rob Nusbaum, founder and CEO of EuroAmerica Design, has created one of the largest and most comprehensive showrooms in the United States featuring genuine European contemporary cabinets.
The Face of Balanced Wellness – Dr. William Harshman — Transcending Horizons Inc.
Dr. Harshman addresses clients' concerns by custom-creating holistic health services that encourage positive lifestyle changes. These changes are continually assessed and measured, for optimal results.
The Face of Collective Impact – Dr. Darienne Driver — United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Dr. Darienne Driver is president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan. For more than 100 years, United Way has worked with partners to identify and develop solutions to longstanding challenges in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
The Faces of Oakland County Real Estate – Re/Max Eclipse
Levan Wood, Ryan Kelly, and Nicholas Pinozzi are lifetime residents of Oakland County. As broker/owners of three RE/MAX and two Motto Mortgage offices, Kelly, Wood, and Pinozzi have created a strong organization of Realtors and loan officers who are focused on client satisfaction and the Golden Rule.
The Faces of Downtown Detroit Real Estate – The Loft Warehouse
Whether you're a developer launching a new condo/conversion project, a buyer, or a seller, consult with the BHHS | Loft Warehouse team early in your planning to explore the variety of pre-sale, current and future opportunities, and review market strategies.
The Face of Beauty with Purpose – Dr. Charles M. Boyd — Boyd Detroit, Boyd Birmingham, & Boyd Ann Arbor
This new BOYD Detroit Aesthetic Center will offer a wide range of cosmetic services that will also include walk-in and express treatments specifically designed for hotel guests, visitors and busy downtown employees.
The Face of Pain Management – Jeff Morton — Pain Free Life Centers
Jeff Morton is frustrated by the status quo in the field of pain management. As director of Pain Free Life Centers, he sees people living in pain every day who are being "treated" with ineffective modalities and being overprescribed opioids.
The Face of Hospitality – Harry Bahri — Robusto's Cigar Bar & Bistro
Robusto's offers its patrons a unique sanctuary where they can escape and indulge in all of life's guilty pleasures in one place. A certified sommelier, Bahri curated an eclectic selection of fine cigars, rare spirits, unique cocktails, and exceptional wines to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
The Faces of Personal Training – Veronica Lujic & Nicole Rafaill — Fitness Protection Program
Nicole Rafaill and Veronica Lujic, co-founders of the Fitness Protection Program, started their fitness journey the way we all do — they woke up one day, looked in the mirror, said "OMG," and decided to make a change. They began working out and found a passion for strength training.
The Face of Aesthetic Surgery – Dr. Mune Gowda
Dr. Mune Gowda, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been providing exceptional cosmetic surgery to patients from all around the country for many years. He specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face and body.
The Faces of Three Generations of Timeless Beauty – Rivage Day Spa
Rivage is proud to continue to bring to Michigan the best in restorative facials, relaxing massages, detailed mani/pedi services, and state-of-the-art medical spa services. Impervious to compromise, Rivage Day Spa not only prides itself on the quality of its services, but also on the professionalism and quality of its employees.
The Face of Criminal Law – Arghavan P. Di Rezze — Di Rezze & Associates, PC
Arghavan Di Rezze, founder of Di Rezze & Associates, PC, has built her firm on the basic principles of commitment, integrity, and results. Di Rezze prides herself on producing great results and she believes in fighting for her clients' rights, which includes protecting their freedom and liberty.
The Face of Real Estate Excellence – Cindy Kahn — Hall & Hunter Realtors
Cindy Kahn has lived in Michigan most of her life. In fact, she and her husband raised their two daughters in the same community where she has dedicated her life to marketing and selling the finest residential properties in southeast Michigan.
The Face of Divorce & Custody – Jeffrey Lance Abood — Abood Law Firm
With offices in Birmingham and East Lansing, as well as south Florida and Arizona, Jeffrey Lance Abood is a force as a legal practitioner. His attention to detail has led him to serve as lead counsel on a number of high-profile cases that have garnered international attention.
The Faces of Successful Business Leaders – Northwood University
Successful business leaders have many faces, and many of them have one thing in common: Northwood University. For 60 years, Northwood University has been developing the leaders, innovators, and creators of the future of enterprise.
The Faces of Authentic Italian Cuisine – Adrienne Rosselli & Enrico Rosselli — La Dolce Vita
Eloquent, sophisticated, and upscale yet very friendly, this is no ordinary Detroit restaurant — this is La Dolce Vita. A true pioneer in Detroit's haute cuisine scene, this establishment has led the way for classic gourmet with modern panache.
The Faces of Fine Art – Art Leaders Gallery & Custom Framing
Art Leaders Gallery ranks among the most respected fine art galleries in the industry today. With a 10,000-square-foot showroom featuring artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary and everything in between, it has been Michigan's No. 1 source for art, custom framing, and appraisal needs for the past 25 years.
The Faces of Macomb Real Estate – Kelly Roncelli-Valenza & Thomas L. Roncelli – Real Estate One
Thomas L. Roncelli is a third generation real estate agent. The Roncelli family has been in the real estate business since 1926. Tom was licensed by the State of Michigan in 1967, and has achieved "Realtor Emeritus" status. Here is a man who has consistently solved his client's problems so they can go forward with their moving plans.
The Face of Business & Estate Planning Drew Besonson — Northwestern Mutual — Poise Wealth
Drew Besonson, along with his team and Northwestern Mutual's advanced planning attorneys deliver the skill, expertise, and experience of specialists. They help you and your advisors build and implement the drivers designed to create, grow, and protect the value and success of your business and personal needs.
The Faces of Live Music – Your Generation In Concert
Your Generation in Concert is a live, multimedia spectacular celebrating five decades of pop, rock, and dance hits. Based out of Detroit, this eight-piece band is the world's finest tribute show, transporting audiences on a musical tour through the soundtrack of their lives.
The Faces of Orthopedic Surgery – The CORE Institute
Superior outcomes, proven results, and a world-class team that cares about each and every patient. That's why The CORE Institute is one of Michigan's leading orthopedic practices, with five stars, the top rating from The Physician Alliance, to prove it.
The Faces of Luxury Residential Construction – Rick Kastler & Paul Kozicki — Kastler Construction Inc.
In 1996, Rick Kastler started Kastler Construction Inc. to provide high-quality custom craftsmanship and continuity between design and construction. Flash forward 20-plus years and the company's core values remain intact.
The Face of Family Law – The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer
"Contrary to television portrayals, divorce cases can be resolved in a dignified and amicable manner which preserves the integrity and privacy of the parties."
The Faces of Real Estate – Metamora – Coventry Realty LLC
Coventry Realty LLC is the real estate heartbeat of Metamora. In 2006, Broker Carole Porretta purchased a quaint Village property and renovated it in keeping with the rural charm and equestrian flavor of the community.
The Faces of Modern Eclectic Dining – James & Sarah Schneider — The Fed
Born of an ever-present entrepreneurial spirit and the habit of looking for the next excuse to host an event or dinner party, The Fed is the heart and soul of owners Sarah and James Schneider.
The Faces of Authentic Polish Cuisine – Polka Restaurant & Beer Café
Whether it's the food, architecture, or atmosphere, every part of the experience at Polka Restaurant was purposefully designed to make guests feel as though they're visiting Poland.
The Faces of Quality Custom Doors – Casey Yosin & Craig Yosin — Hardwood Door & Bevel or Iron Doors by HDB
For more than 40 years, Hardwood Door & Bevel and Iron Doors by HBD has been delivering excellence. At HDB's 30,000-square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, clients can view dozens of original wood and iron entryway displays, as well as interior doors and hardware including Baldwin and Rocky Mountain.
Savor Food & Wine Fest 2018
On Aug. 10 & 11, Hour Detroit held its Savor Food & Wine Festival at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. Guests enjoyed various wine and craft cocktail tastings, as well as food from various Michigan vendors while viewing the zoo's award-winning habitats. The 2-day culinary extravaganza showcased the best wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and food purveyors. A portion of the proceeds benefited the Detroit Zoological Society in its mission to support and save wildlife.
Celebrity Cruises' Grand Red Affair 2018
Celebrity Cruises' Grand Red Affair is the ultimate high-end tasting event featuring premium red wines from leading local and national vineyards. The event took place on Thursday, August 9 at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center and the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery at the Detroit Zoo for an elegant evening sampling the finest wines from dozens of vendors. Guests enjoyed gourmet food, chocolate, cheese, and coffee pairings along with live entertainment. A silent auction including one of a kind artwork by local Detroit artists benefitted the Give Detroit Charity Challenge.
The Face of Loving Your Smile – Michael Simony, D.D.S.
Dr. Michael Simony says people often ask him why he doesn't do veneers. One answer, he says, is because he loves caring for families.


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With a fan-controlled firebox, you need to be able to adjust the amount of air being blown into the firebox. In addition, natural draft may affect cooking temperature when the fan is off. While arriving at final settings requires testing and experimentation, as a general rule it is good to start with the slide damper fully open on offset and large cabinet smokers, halfway open on medium-size vertical or cabinet smokers, and one-third to half open on kettles, bullet, and ceramic smokers. This should support cooking from 225° F to 275°F. Note that it is more efficient for the fan to provide enough air to raise the cooking temperature a few degrees high than to labor consistently a few degrees low.
The top damper functions differently with a fan-controlled system than with a natural-draft system. Where the fan damper controls the amount of air flowing into the smoker, the top damper influences the amount of air flowing out. We recommend keeping the top damper as little as possible in order to retain heat and smoke in the cooking chamber, consistent with reaching the desired cooking temperature.
Close the damper completely to extinguish the fire after cooking (you can also remove the fan and insert a silicone "kill plug" into the adapter).

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Port of Seattle is seeking qualified applicants for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Manager
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program's purpose is to ensure a level playing field and foster equal opportunity for firms owned and operated by disadvantaged individuals on USDOT-funded contracts and procurements. This role ensures continued federal funding through keeping in compliance with the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26 relating to the participation of socially or economically disadvantage individuals and organizations (Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE)) in the public procurement process.
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures compliance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program applicable to the Port. Compliance activities will include; preparing and submitting required reports; program documentation; program goal setting; contract monitoring; legal and certification guidance; enhancement/implementation of small business elements to overall program; and conducting Commercial Useful Function (CUF) reviews, audits, and investigations of work sites. Inform and advise on appropriate changes to the Diversity in Contracting Director, CDD Director, Executives, Commission and other Port departments. Work with the Title VI Coordinator and other Title VI specialists at the Port to ensure compliance with the Port's Title VI assurances.
Strategic Leadership & Partnerships:
Lead and support the expansion and implementation of outreach programs/networks for small, economically and socially disadvantaged businesses and plan efforts to disseminate information about upcoming projects to increase DBE participation. Assess statistical data and other information related to the DBE program, such as bids, DBE utilization, DBE compliance and contractor demographic data in an effort to establish targeted outreach efforts for policy. Serve as a resource to the prime contracting and consulting community on their outreach events to garner DBE participation on projects they are bidding on or participating in. Develop goals and objectives for the DBE compliance team, including performance management of staff.
Partner with community leaders to create trust and relationships that increase visibility and result in positive outcomes. Establish partnerships with other government agencies and colleges/universities and form inter-agency commonality with program goals. Organize and manage with the Port's Airport Dining and Retail Departments external DBE/ACDBE stakeholders group to advance the Port's Diversity in Contracting Program efforts.
Knowledge of leadership principles in order to help people towards clearly understanding and meeting the organizational vision, mission, and goals. Strong understanding of the legal and procedural constraints of public sector contracting. Must be familiar with the process and procedures that apply to public works contracting, as well as issues that typically arise in procurement of major construction contracts. Must understand how U.S. Department of Transportation guidance and regulations apply to establishment of goals for fostering participation of small businesses in contracts and creation of subcontracting opportunities of a size that small and DBE businesses can reasonably perform. Must be familiar with DBE and small business certification requirements. Must understand ratios/percentages and apply mathematical formulas as needed to perform required analysis. Good understanding of the construction, consulting, and goods & services industry and its contracting methodologies. Understands the community workforce development impacts associated with small and DBE businesses.
Must have strong business acumen. Must have demonstrated experience in executing programs or policies designed to support balanced community involvement within contracting. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write clearly in a business setting, prepare reports, and speak in public. Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database systems. Must have strong interpersonal skills, including courteous, respectful demeanor, tact/diplomacy, and awareness of others, as well as commitment to building relationships and work with diverse internal and external groups. Must have sound business judgment.
Must be able to build coalitions with relevant stakeholder and community organizations. Ability to train people and facilitate relationships. Ability to adapt to changing Diversity in Contracting Department direction, as needed, to balance workloads and achieve other department objectives through strong planning and organization. Ability to analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and make recommendations on strategies to resolve policy, politically sensitive, and project specific issues. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged or other uncomfortable situations. Ability to lead and mentor multiple staff. Must be able to lead change.
Combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, business, public administration, or related field; and
- Five (5) years' experience in DBE management/compliance and/or public-sector procurement processes.
- Master's degree in engineering, planning, business, public administration, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, or related field; and
- Three (3) years' experience as a Director/Manager level in the field of public administration, civil rights, procurement, and cultural diversity.
Work Environment
Will generally work in an office environment. Travel between various regional locations will required on occasion to evaluate program compliance and conduct outreach with various stakeholders.
Additional Details
Driver's License Requirement:
A valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, is required.
Weekly Standard Hours:
Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week).
EEO Statement
The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please apply HERE


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A hierarchical completeness proof for propositional temporal logic
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Legacy assembler reengineering and migration.
Pigs from sausages? Reengineering from assembler to C via fermaT transformations
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Density based problem space search for the capacitated clustering p-median problem
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A hierarchical completeness proof for propositional Interval Temporal Logic with finite time
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Ethical challenges to citizens of 'The automatic age': Norbert Wiener on the information society
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Trunk Show Featuring Hearts on Fire and Charles Krypell
A Trunk Show is coming to Ben David Jewelers featuring fine jewelry from the popular brand Hearts on Fire and the amazing diamond jewelry designs of Charles Krypell.
Trunk Show
The Trunk Show is located in the showroom of Ben David Jewelers
459 Mount Cross Road
Danville, VA 24540.
The show will be on Tuesday, October 13, 2016 from 10AM – 7PM. You will be able to browse and try on gorgeous diamond rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets from Hearts on Fire and Charles Krypell.
These types of jewelry shows are rare events and those who love the finer diamond jewelry pieces rarely miss one. You can expect there will be refreshments and plenty of staff on hand to answer your questions and help you try on your favorite rings, bracelets and pendants.
This particular show will have a drawing for a $250 shopping spree. So, when you arrive, be sure to register to win.
Hearts on Fire
Hearts on Fire is known for their trademarked diamond cut that reveals a ring of hearts. The hearts dance around in the light when you look inside the gemstone. This makes them a very popular romantic choice for engagement rings. Everyone wants the romantic rings of hearts inside their diamond.
Charles Krypell
Charles Krypell started his career as a sculptor and it shows in his intricate ring designs. His beautiful jewelry features sterling silver many times, in addition to a large array of colorful diamonds. His unique style and expertise with crafting jewelry makes his creations a popular choice for everyday diamond jewelry to engagement rings.
Ben David Jewelers
From time to time, Ben David Jewelers offers trunk shows to allow their customers to get an in depth look into a popular jewelry designer. Stop by early so that you can take your time browsing these designers' work. We look forward to seeing you on October 13th.


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Danny Murphy wants VAR to be scrapped after Premier League opening weekend
Former Liverpool and England midfielder Danny Murphy wants VAR to be scrapped.
The Premier League welcomed the video assistant referee for the opening weekend of the season, with the new technology providing many a talking point for fans and pundits.
There were technical difficulties in Liverpool on Friday night, three divisive decisions as Manchester City beat West Ham United 5-0 on Saturday and a Wolverhampton Wanderers goal ruled out for handball on Sunday.
READ MORE: VAR fail delays Premier League season opener between Liverpool and Norwich
READ MORE: VAR makes first major decision as Gabriel Jesus goal overturned
READ MORE: Fans fume as VAR causes more controversy across the Premier League
"I know the majority of what VAR did at the weekend was good - corrected some decisions that would not have been - but if you gave me the choice I'd knock VAR on the head", the 42-year-old told TalkSPORT.
"I agree with the Wolves manager. Two minutes celebrating, then you take away that joy. Then the other fans are celebrating a non-goal."
The Match of the Day pundit was also critical of the decision made when Man City's Raheem Sterling was ruled offside by the tiniest of margins before setting up Gabriel Jesus.
"Do we really want to see goals disallowed for an offside that's an armpit ahead of another armpit by four millimetres?" Murphy said.
"He might be offside by four millimetres by the letter of the law. But it's an entertainment business, isn't it?
"The Sterling goal that was allowed later, there was muted celebrations.
"You could see he was thinking 'Is this going to get taken away?' and the Man City fans were clapping. It was like applause at the end of the ballet!"
VAR was first introduced in European top flight football at the beginning of the 2018-19 season in Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.
It was also used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia which was widely deemed as triumphant, and according to FIFA, had a success rate of 99.3%.
However, as VAR always does, it caused huge controversy in the final after France were awarded a penalty for handball giving them a 2-1 lead over Croatia. They went on to win 4-2.
"I went to the (VAR) conference and it was helpful. I like the fact that they are really going to set the bar high in terms of overturning anything unless it's a really bad decision." Added Murphy.
"I like that mindset because that's what helped the World Cup run smoothly in Russia and I understand where they are coming from.
"But it's creating too many areas of chat, and I'd rather be talking about tactics and players."
As well as the time it takes for each review, lack of clarity, causing more confusion and consistency appear to be the three main areas of weakness for VAR.
Despite what it may seem for those eagerly awaiting the decision of the assistant referee's review, the average time it takes per incident is only 80 seconds. Not a huge amount considering it could save a teams season.
The Press Association understands there were around 70 VAR checks on the Premier League's opening weekend, compared to an average of around eight per game during trial matches and in other competitions already using VAR.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher felt VAR had proved its value and insisted the system's operation will become smoother during the course of the season.
"You have to remember it's day one, Gallagher told Sky Sports.
"It will get quicker and slicker, because on the first day no VAR wanted to be in a position where it was rushed and he made a mistake.
"So I can understand them taking a few extra seconds on the opening day.
"As it goes on week by week, the operators will get things to them a lot quicker and it will get a lot slicker."
Gallagher also dismissed claims that Jesus' goal at the London Stadium should have stood because the call was so marginal.
"I don't think however good an assistant referee is he would spot those," he said. "It just shows how effective VAR is and that's what people ask for.
"They ask for factual evidence and the factual evidence is there for everyone to see. If a ball's over the line by a yard it's a goal, it's the same if it's over the line by a millimetre.
"That's a defining line and offside is exactly the same. I don't see any difference."
Additional from PA.
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If Slow Exposure got you excited about photography and you're hungry for a new brief, how about being inspired by Charles Darwin. Continuing his 200th birthday celebrations, the Grant Museum of Zoology in association with the Horniman and the Institute of Biology are holding the Darwin 200 Photography Competition and want your pictures on the wonderfully broad themes of exploration and investigation of nature. Entries could be from far off lands but we would love to see London's wild side captured or, as they suggest, get down their respective museums and see what comes into your frame. The competition is open till October so you've got the whole summer to snap away. Enter here and don't forget to upload your London shots to our Flickrpool tagged Londonist so we can see them too. Inspiration for our Natureist series very welcome.


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If you've followed me over from my last platform on blogger, while I'm in the process of bringing all of those posts over to WordPress, I thought I would put a few photos that I haven't posted quite yet up for you to enjoy! Every time I visited the city, I found something new to fall in love with. London was my favorite city before I even arrived and when I left, I think I left a huge chunk of my heart there as well. Let me know how you like the new setup compared to the blogger one! I'm still getting used to it!
I honestly cannot wait to go back to the city that holds my heart. It's been a little more than a month now, and I can honestly say I miss waiting for the trains, tubes and trying to weave in and out of the crowd of tourists.
Thanks for reading! See ya next time!


text: William851 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2019 All I am sorry to start a new thread about what seems to be an old problem but I am getting an issue with my Rosso Mandello - after an evening of investigation the problem seems to be that the starter circuit works fine, I am getting 12.7 ish volts at the spade terminal when pressing the start button but when I connect it to the solenoid the voltage disappears and I do not get the solenoid click or starter motor engaging!!! When I press the starter I get the fuel pump prime and the relay clicks. I have bypassed the ignition switch and the problem remains. I have checked the starter motor off the bike and it works fine. if I run a wire directly to the solenoid spade from the battery, I can get it to engage the solenoid and spin the starter motor. I am going to try and run with an auxiliary direct supply in the short term but would really like the bike to work the way Guzzi designed it !! Any guidance would be gratefully accepted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The Mineral Wonder Silver Necklace features a stunning specimen of Amethyst Druzy, offset by a handful of cut crystals hanging beneath it. This necklace was handmade in Virginia by a local artist. Amethyst is a high vibrational stone, considered to be connected to the Divine both in spiritual and mental matters. It can be used to achieve transcendent states in meditation, or to aid shrewd thinking in matters of business and logic!
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From our Free Quilt Block Patterns Library
by Julie Baird
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Grid: 4x4
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
The Art Square quilt block looks incredibly simple to make. Just 3 shapes to cut.
You'll learn two different methods (one no-cost, one some-cost) to cut the center, on-point square perfectly.
You'll also see a neat way to use this block to showcase a collection of existing blocks. Looks complicated, but isn't—one of my favorite things.
If the name isn't familiar, you may also know the Art Square as:
Let's get started!
All seam allowances (SA) are 1/4". It helps to take this simple Sewing Test to make sure your's are perfect.
Starching your quilt fabric ahead of time will help tame the bias edges on the corner units. I like to use a 50/50 mix of Sta Flo Liquid Starch Concentrate and water.
Other quilters like the convenience of Best Press.
Either way I find that fabric that is starched before cutting is easier to cut and more accurate to sew on because it has less give in it.
Be sure that there is enough contrast between your fabrics.
While I'm happy with the sample block in person, the photos of it don't have enough contrast between my two fabric choices. (Another good reason to make a sample block before diving head first into a new quilt!)
The math for squares set on-point in blocks (like the #3 patch) can get a little wonky.
Many designers will have you cut the them 'just a bit bigger than' a standard rotary cut size or cut it '6-3/16 inch square'. I don't know about you, but my ruler is marked in 1/8" increments...not a 16th in sight.
Since we go to the trouble of fine-tuning our quarter inch seam, it seems kind of silly to me to then have you 'guesstimate' the size to cut the patch.
Therefore, I offer two alternative ways to accurately cut #3. The first is with the On-Point Ruler by Donna Lynn Thomas. The second is using a template which you can download below under the chart.
All the measurements in the chart below are for squares, i.e. 1-7/8" means cut a patch 1-7/8" x 1-7/8".
Cutting Chart for an~Traditional Piecing ~
|Finished Block Size
|Unfinished Block Size
|4 1/2"
|5 1/2"
|6 1/2"
|8 1/2"
|Grid Size
|1 1/4"
|1 1/2"
**Cut this patch with the On-Point Ruler. If you don't have this ruler, click here to print templates.
Use Adobe to print the templates, making sure to set 'Custom Scaling' to 100%. Use the 1" square graphic on the page to confirm the templates printed correctly.
Click here for more help with printing and working with templates.
My go-to thread for all my piecing is...
To use the On-Point ruler, line up the measurement with the cut edge of the fabric as shown below.
Make 4
With right sides together (RST) align the edges of a #2 triangle to the #1 patch.
Stitch starting from the even side of the pair of patches—that way your machine won't 'eat' the points.
For accurate seams, use a stiletto (or in my case my handy seam ripper) to guide the points of the triangle straight through the machine.
If left unguided, they tend to pull to one side or the other.
This first #2 is just a smidge longer than the side of the #1. Don't worry—that's how it's supposed to be.
Add the second #2 to the adjacent side.
Again, start your stitching from the even side of the group of patches. Your stitching line should fall exactly in the valley of where the patches meet as shown below.
In this closeup of the backside of this corner unit, you can see how the first #2 extends a bit past the edge of #1 (lower right side of the light square) and how the second line of stitching bisects the valley between the patches (red arrow).
After pressing, the diagonal edge of this unit should be straight.
Repeat for the three remaining #1 squares.
Arrange the patches as shown below.
To find the center of each side of the #3 square, fold the square in half and fingerpress a crease (red arrow).
With RST match this crease to the point of the #1 square (arrows). The points of the #2s are longer than #3. I prefer to pin them to help keep everything lined up.
Use your stiletto (or seam ripper) to help guide those triangle points through your machine.
Stitch. Press SA toward #3.
Add the two remaining corner units in the same manner.
This is your finished Art Square Quilt Block!
Part of my system as I write these tutorials is to plop the blocks into several standard settings to see if it doesn't get the old creative juices flowing.
One of my 'go-to' placements is to use the block as a cornerstone with sashing.
This one, I think, is a winner!
The lights and darks of the original Art Square are switched. The #1 and #3 patches are now two different fabrics/colors.
Now plop the block into a cornerstone and this is the result.
To complete the design, you'll need sashing like this where the blue strips are 1 grid unit wide plus 1/2" and the cream strip is 2 grid units wide plus 1/2".
How will you use YOUR Art Square quilt blocks?
These are my go-to resources for quilt block ideas.
Maggie Malone's 5500 Quilt Block Designs is my all-time favorite quilt block resource!
Can you tell?
It's in color.
It's got a ton of blocks.
What's not to love?
Next on my 'must-have' list is Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns.
Unlike the Maggie Malone book, the blocks in this volume are hand-drawn and in black and white—no color—personally, I prefer colored drawings to work with.
This book is no longer in print.
If you can come by a copy expect it to be wickedly expensive. Once in awhile you can find it here on Amazon.com.
UPDATE: Electric Quilt, in cooperation with Barbara Brackman has announced they plan to republish the Encyclopedia sometime in 2020.
However, all is not lost if you can't find a hard copy.
BlockBase is the computerized version of the Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns.
It contains designs for over 4300 blocks—pretty much every block published from the 1830's through the 1970's.
It can be used with Electric Quilt and is a Windows based program.
In fact, there are instructions included so that you can pull up the digital patterns within Electric Quilt (PC version for now) without having to open up BB program.
UPDATE: Electric Quilt has announced that they will be rereleasing the standalone BlockBase software for BOTH PC and MAC in 2020.
This is terrific news.
Finally there's The Quilter's Album of Patchwork Patterns by Jinny Beyer.
Lots of detail and in color, it is a beautiful volume. That said, I check it out of my local library on a regular basis instead of purchasing it—can you see the library sticker on it's spine. Yep, it's from the Plainfield Public Library.
Simply because I own the previous three references and find this the least user-friendly of the group.
And it does make a fabulous coffee table book!
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Awaken Your Inner Yogi With Perillo's Nomadic Yoga Journeys
Tour Operator Perillo Tours Janeen Christoff March 05, 2015
PHOTO: Yoga at sunset on the beach in Goa, India. (Danny Yang/Flickr)
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ScienceDaily (July 26, 2012) — In one of the first studies to look at transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in real-world clinical practice settings, researchers at Butler Hospital, along with colleagues across the U.S., confirmed that TMS is an effective treatment for patients with depression who are unable to find symptom relief through antidepressant medications. The study findings are published online in the June 11, 2012 edition of Depression and Anxiety in the Wiley Online Library.
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Previous analysis of the efficacy of TMS has been provided through more than 30 published trials, yielding generally consistent results supporting the use of TMS to treat depression when medications aren't sufficient. "Those previous studies were key in laying the groundwork for the FDA to approve the first device for delivery of TMS as a treatment for depression in 2008," said Linda Carpenter, MD, lead author of the report and chief of the Mood Disorders Program and the Neuromodulation Clinic at Butler Hospital. "Naturalistic studies like ours, which provide scrutiny of real-life patient outcomes when TMS therapy is given in actual clinical practice settings, are the next step in further understanding the effectiveness of TMS. They are also important for informing healthcare policy, particularly in an era when difficult decisions must be made about allocation of scarce resources."
Carpenter explains that naturalistic studies differ from controlled clinical trials because they permit the inclusion of subjects with a wider range of symptomatology and comorbidity, whereas controlled clinical trials typically have more rigid criteria for inclusion. "As a multisite study collecting naturalistic outcomes from patients in clinics in various regions in the U.S., we were also able to capture effects that might arise from introducing a novel psychiatric treatment modality like TMS in non-research settings," said Carpenter. In all, the study confirms how well TMS works in diverse settings where TMS is administered to a real-life population of patients with depression that have not found relief through many other available treatments.
The published report summarized data collected from 42 clinical TMS practice sites in the US, and included outcomes from 307 patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who had persistent symptoms despite the use of antidepressant medication. Change during TMS was assessed using both clinicians' ratings of overall depression severity and scores on patient self-report depression scales, which require the patient to rate the severity of each symptom on the same standardized scale at the end of each 2-week period. Rates for "response" and "remission" to TMS were calculated based on the same cut-off scores and conventions used for other clinical trials of antidepressant treatments. Fifty-eight percent positive response rate to TMS and 37 percent remission rate were observed.
"The patient outcomes we found in this study demonstrated a response rate similar to controlled clinical trial populations," said Dr. Carpenter, explaining that this new data validates TMS efficacy in treating depression for those who have failed to benefit from antidepressant medications. "Continued research and confirmation of the effectiveness of TMS is important for understanding its place in everyday psychiatric care and to support advocacy for insurance coverage of the treatment." Thanks in part to the advocacy efforts of Dr. Carpenter, TMS was recently approved for coverage by Medicare in New England, and it is also now covered by BCBSRI. "Next steps for TMS research involve enhancing our understanding of how to maintain positive response to TMS over time after the course of therapy ends and learning how to customize the treatment for patients using newer technologies, so TMS can help even more patients."
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What Are The Best Budget DSLR Cameras for Under $1,000
If you're an enthusiast photohrapher looking for new gear but your budget is limited, don't worry – there's plenty to choose from right now, and if you've got at least $1000 to spend, you should be able to pick a great camera that's well worth the money.
First, the absolute best choice for this price range, the Nikon D3000. It comes with a 10.2 megapixel sensor and costs just $550, making it great as an introduction to SLR cameras.
The Nikon D5000 is also a great choice, although a bit more expensive – it'll cost you $750 to get your hands on one, but for that price you'll also get 720p video support, and a tilt-up screen for those extreme shots.
Fans of Canon also have a great offer – the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, priced at $570, and while it doesn't offer the advanced range of features that you get in the Rebel XSi, it can still be a great camera for beginners without that many pretentions.
Olympus also have something to offer, with their E-520 which will set you back $600 but comes with 14mm-to-42mm and 40mm-to-150mm lenses. It also has great autofocus capabilities in daylight, however it tends to perform very poorly in low-light conditions.
Last but by no means least is the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, which boasts an impressive array of features and costs $650. If you need a camera packed full of advanced features for those impressive shots, this is the best choice in its price range.
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Built to travel congested roads and long distances, the Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear is a multi-functional family vehicle. Manufactured in the year 1994 under the 4th generation of the Delica nameplate, the Delica Space Gear was engineered with an aerodynamic layout. Outside Japan, it was advertised as the Mitsubishi L400 or the Space Gear, and it was available in 5 trim levels in short and long wheelbase variants. Its main advantage over its competitors is its remarkable off-road capability, which was made possible by its four-by-four drivetrain and its differential locking system. The Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear also does not fall short when it comes to power and performance as it is available in variants powered by any of the 4 engine types: 2.8-liter diesel, 2.5-liter diesel, 3-liter V6 petrol and 2.4-liter V6 petrol engines. Fusing elegance and performance, the Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear is undeniably the best family vehicle whether you love driving off-road or not.


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Posted on June 13, 2004 at 7:17 AM
Holy fucking shit. L.A., for like the first time ever, was quite off the hook. That _really_ surprises me, as I seem to have been cursed since 1991 with having shitty shows in LA, plagued with technical problems and jaded audiences.
Not so tonight. CA had quite a few technical problems, however, so I guess the Karma Police pulled someone over and beat them with billy clubs, but it wasn't fucking me for a change of pace. Got to see some good friends as well; En Esch stopped by, and Buzz McCoy (TKK) came down, as well as Tony Schrock from Final Cut and Tamie Downs (Newlydeads + Faster Pussycat.) I'm not a name-dropper; it's just that it was good to hang out with some old friends that I haven't seen in a while. En Esch tackled me in the middle of "Better Than Me" and pulled me off the stage. Too much comedy for one night. Only in LA.
An interesting highlight to the day: we left the hotel for the club about 4:00 pm, and when we were cruising down Highland, someone coming down a side street decided to pull a u-turn in the middle of the intersection. The problem with this course of action is that they didn't have the light, and Highland is a pretty busy road. So the guy making the u-turn slammed in to 4 other vehicles during his about-face, and then sped off. One of the vehicles he tagged was a Chevy Suburban full to the gills with a bunch of gentlemen of the East LA persuasion. They took off after the guy, and ended up pinning his vehicle to the guard rail about a quarter mile down the road.
We stopped to help out the other three cars, one of which was very badly damaged from hitting the stop light pole after getting tagged. While trying to cross the road to get to this guy, I was just about run down by someone running the red light (which had _just_ changed from the green it was on when the accident occurred.) LA is simply the most bizarre place I've ever been, or ever will be. It is continually amazing to me exactly how self-centered people can be, given the opportunity.
The strangest thing about the whole operation was that the guy who almost ran me over actually stopped to tell me what an asshole I was for trying to cross the road to help this guy. Keep in mind that he drove right through this accident, basically while it was occurring. Too fucking weird. The second weirdest thing about the situation was that if we had have been even one second earlier, we would have been nailed by that u-turning cocksucker instead of the Suburban, which was directly in front of us. Food for thought.
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SOCCER: Chris Byrne and Paul Aldridge are set to resume full training this week as they bid to recover from long-term injuries.
Byrne has been out for five weeks with a medial knee ligament injury.
A broken foot bone has kept Aldridge out of action since the opening matches of the season.
But both are still thought to be three to four weeks away from a return to first-team action.
Manager David Moss is keen to get the two midfielders back into first-team contention as soon as possible.
He said: They're both still a long way off the first team yet.
"But Chris is due to start training again next Monday, and I would imagine that Paul would do the same, as they are both on about the same recovery timescale.
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I was sick a lot as a kid. A lot, a lot. I was skinny, pale, red-haired, freckled and always coming down with something. For real. I had scabies and head lice, constant bronchitis, pneumonia, and rashes galore, to pretty much everything. Add in the pale pink, super thick Golden Girls glasses and, well, hi.
What I hated the most, though, besides the thick, pink penicillin tincture I'd have to drink that tasted like gritty bananas, was when my mother would fill her huge, yellow, Corningware mixing bowl with boiling hot water and force me to stick my face into it and take deep breaths. To add insult to injury, she'd throw a towel over my head so I couldn't even look around and my glasses would fog up.
Thankfully I outgrew a lot of that nonsense, but guess what? I still have breathing issues from time to time- but no more huge, yellow Corningware mixing bowls for me, MOM!
So, yeah, doTERRA's Eucalyptus essential oil has changed my life. Nothing funny about that. This little lovely supports clear breathing and open airways among other things. SO MANY other things and I'm taking you there. RIGHT. NOW. Today's body, mind and spirit connection is to: Eucalyptus.
The changing of the seasons can be a challenging time for the immune and respiratory systems, don't ya know? At least it is at our house. (Well, used to be)
Oils with high amounts of the chemical component eucalyptol are highly effective in the respiratory system. In fact, Chinese scientists identified in preliminary tests that eucalyptol protected against immune system changes and respiratory challenges commonly associated with seasonal changes.
REMEMBER, now: In order for essential oils to be completely effective, they must be pure and potent. Too often, essential oils available for sale contain impurities and fillers (See more HERE). These unwanted substances weaken the power of an essential oil and can reduce its ability to satisfy individual needs. To ensure that all doTERRA essential oil products are effective, potent, and pure, doTERRA puts each batch of essential oils through the CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® protocol. If it's not CPTG do NOT put it on or in your body- but then, what the heck is the POINT?? There isn't. Just go with doTERRA.
- Keep your surfaces clean and fingerprint free with the cleansing benefits of Eucalyptus oil all-purpose spray. RECIPE BELOW. This spray is perfect for a quick clean around the house and smells great!
- Make your shower experience even more relaxing. Place two drops Eucalyptus oil directly onto the shower floor while you are showering. The steam from the water will create a natural diffuser for the Eucalyptus oil, leaving you with a clear, invigorated feeling. You can do this with doTERRA's Breathe too. It's beautiful especially on days when you prefer to breathe clearly.
- For those days when you, or someone you want to love, has dog breath, do some swishing with water and 1-2 drops of Eucalyptus. It can help kill off all the ick that causes bad breath, not just the breath itself. Can also be useful in helping guard against many other common mouth issues. Swish. Gargle. Repeat as needed.
- Hey! Got skin? Don't just settle for a run-of-the-mill lotion. Transform your moisturizer into a beneficial product for your skin and your senses. Add one drop of Eucalyptus essential oil to a moisturizer of your choice. Rub this mixture together and then apply it to your skin for revitalizing benefits. Great with Frankincense and Lavender too!
- Next time you feel tension, place a few drops of Eucalyptus oil into your hands, cup your hands over your nose, and inhale deeply. This simple and quick process will give you a calming yet energizing boost. Took my kids to the children's museum, so, yeah, this was me T.O.D.A.Y.
- I have a few friends who do massage for a living and they use doTERRA's oils, especially Eucalyptus to create a soothing massage experience. Eucalyptus can be easily combined with a cream or lotion of your choice to help spread the effects of the oil while also bringing moisturizing benefits to your skin. The chemical components found in Eucalyptus oil also produce a soothing, cooling vapor, which makes it an ideal oil for massage use.
- The aromatic benefits of Eucalyptus oil can be easily obtained when diffused. During the winter months or on a cold, dreary day, use Eucalyptus oil to invigorate, soothe, and uplift, not to mention respiratory support. Eucalyptus blends well with Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram, Lavender, and Cedarwood essential oils for diffusion. Let's keep those airways (and minds) open!
- Yoga and meditation can both be calming activities that can help unify and revitalize your body. Part of what makes these activities so renewing is having time to clear the mind of unnecessary or cluttered thoughts. To help enhance your yoga or meditation experience, incorporate Eucalyptus oil into your practice, as it helps clear the mind.
If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas, PLEASE. (geez.)
Have you heard of carcinogens? Even if you haven't, they've heard of you and they can seriously cause cancer because they're nasty. Let's not be victims any longer! No more cleaning the house, yay!
Ok, well, no. If you're one of those house cleaning type of people, you're one fo the many breathing them in daily, through innocuous household items, like spray cleaners. DoTERRA makes a cleaner that we use in our house, but you can make your own too:
- 15 drops each of Lavender and Lemon
- 10 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Wild Orange
- 30 drops doTERRA On Guard
- 15 drops each of Grapefruit and doTERRA On Guard
- Add all ingredients to spray bottle.
- Shake thoroughly.
A good salve can be the base to many amazing recipes. Similar to the texture of petroleum jelly, you can customize this salve with essential oils to meet your needs. Add doTERRA's Breathe to help maintain feelings of clear airways, doTERRA's Serenity or Lavender to help you rest better, or Citrus Bliss for an invigorating moisturizer. The options are endless!
- Melt beeswax in double boiler.
- Once melted, add grapeseed, almond, and vitamin E oil until melted.
- Once combined, set aside for 2-3 minutes.
- Add essential oils and stir.
- Pour in container and allow to set for 2 hours.
- To use, apply to skin or on chest.
Fun facts: Eucalyptus trees are sometimes referred to as Gum Trees, chewed pretty much by just Koala. I, myself, do not chew. Also, commonly used to make didgeridoos, a wind instrument used by Aborigines.
Derived from the leaf of a tall evergreen tree, Eucalyptus oil offers many topical and aromatic benefits. Because the main chemical components of Eucalyptus oil are eucalyptol and alpha-terpineol, this essential oil has a soothing, cooling vapor.
Eucalyptus is a powerful, natural disinfectant that can be toxic in large quantities. Often you will see warnings to keep it away from children. Many cough suppressants (liquid, lozenges etc) cautious against use with children under 6. Why? Because Eucalyptus in raw form of any kind is extremely powerful. See this sweet, lil' pun'kin? That's my Emmeline. Babies like her don't need something so strong. doTERRA has a lot of essential oil options if you're concerned you might overuse or misunderstand Eucalyptus.Really, very young kids simply don't need such force.
It's like… she's crying for food and you hand her a piece of meat and a steak knife. Slow down, there, Momma. All in good time.
Eucalyptus's main constituent is 1,8 cineole. If you look at the available data on this component, you find that daily use of properly applied essential oils are a safe and healthful practice for kids. (Of course, it is always a good safety practice to store essential oils out of reach of children anyway because those humans seriously lack self-control at times)
It can be applied topically or aromatically, but it is one of a few essential oils that is not recommended for internal use. DoTERRA's Eucalyptus is *exceedingly* powerful because of its purity. Err on the side of caution and start small.
For adults, undiluted application is acceptable. As with any essential oil topical application, to preserve the lasting effects of the oil and prevent flash-off or volatilization, one should consider dilution with a carrier oil (e.g. Fractioned Coconut Oil, etc.). For children or those with sensitive skin, moderate to heavy dilution is recommended.
The reports of serious adverse events associated with Eucalyptus oil in scientific literature have always involved excessively large (> 5mL) amounts taken internally or placed directly into the nose. That is pretty much a third of a doTERRA bottle of Eucalyptus, chugged all at once. What the heck. Greedy.
Of course, these excessive amounts are well beyond the normal usage range. Nonetheless, eucalyptus oil, like all oils, should be used cautiously with younger children. Overwhelming the body with too much essential oil can sometimes lead to unwanted outcomes so, it's important that you stay educated:
- start small
- dilute as you go
- increase gradually
- see how your own body responds
- adjust as needed
SO. Now that you're an expert on Eucalyptus, riddle me this: What part of the body is, like Eucalyptus essential oil, powerful and effective when used correctly, but can be toxic when misused, or in large doses? Answer: It's the tongue. Yes, that piece of meat between your cheeks.
In James chapter 3, that tiny troublemaker is addressed thoroughly and it's not pretty. Who of us hasn't, at one time or another, misused the power of the tongue and, well, said something… something that should not have been said? Something we regretted or wished we could take back/change/reword/unsay?
Someone I love dearly once said to me, when I was a teenager: "Some people swing with an ax, but you cut with a scalpel."
You know, I never forgot that? It's always stuck with me and it's something 1) I have never been proud of and 2) I have repeatedly submitted to the Lord to help me gain control over.
James 3:2-10 says, "Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!"
Have you ever allowed your tongue set your WHOLE LIFE on fire? Oh, I HAVE. Powerful and effective when used correctly, the tongue is. Words that can bring life, uplift and encourage, build up, restore, educate, praise. But, toxic when misused- oh yes. Words can literally kill. This is WAY too chunky of a subject to tackle here, but let me encourage you- if your heart is filled with the Word of God, your mouth will be filled with His words also- and His words are always life-giving. THAT is where the real power lay.
The Bible is FULL of wisdom concerning the tongue and what it speaks because the mouth betrays the content of the heart (Luke 6:45), and while we look on the outward appearance, the Lord perceives the inward heart of us all (1 Samuel 16:7).
Proverbs 10:32, "The lips of the godly speak helpful words…"
Proverbs 15:28, "The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking…"
Ephesians 4:29, "Let no unwholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners."
Psalm 19:41, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer."
And, finally, here's this: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." (Proverbs 18:21) –> If you've ever killed someone's spirit with your words, welcome to the club. Thankfully, God is full of compassion, slow to anger and rich in love (Psalm 145:8)- and we need to be the same way toward others.
Fill your mouth with the words of God, and you'll never have to worry about what you'llsay. Your words will always bring life. King David wrote, "I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise will continually be in my mouth." (Psalm 34:1)
It won't happen overnight and it won't be easy, especially if you're like me and words are your thing. But the Word of God can be trusted. Fill your heart with His Words and your mouth will speak them.
Be blessed, friends!
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4625 Penelope Lane Plano, TX 75024
Charming Townhome over 1800 square feet located Near 121 and Stonebriar. This open and flowing layout boasts ceramic tile, fresh carpet, and rich 42 inch cabinets. A large loft overlooks the living space. With tons of natural light, this home will surely delight. No yard work required. Low maintenance living. Updated shower in master, plus new tile, door etc. Additional updates include an upgraded microwave, dishwasher and stove, hot water heater (Dec 2019), fence (2019), and roof (2018). The home offers 2 bedrooms with an office which can be converted to a third bedroom. HOA covers water, sprinkler, fence, roof, pool and all outside paint and landscape. Extra parking right across the street.
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This listing 4625 Penelope Lane, Plano, TX 75024 is a residential listing with 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 2 bedrooms and approximately 1,806 square feet on a lot of 3,049 sqft (or 0.07 acres). 4625 Penelope Lane was built in 2007. 4625 Penelope Lane is located in Plano and in ZIP Code 75024. It has been listed on our site since 2020-03-20 12:10:36.Note:
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Fashion in a Box Outfit # 1
The Outfit:
– Black and white polka dot tank top that I've had for years
– Black loose fit gypsy top by apostrophe; $30 at jcPenney
– Navy lei Skinny jeans; $18 at Wal-Mart
– Black patent rocker boots by Merona, $38 at Target
– Multi-colored silk scarf (as belt) a gift from my mommy so I dunno!
– Gun-metal infinity bracelets and black drop necklace $4.99ea at Vanity
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With the implementation of OBPS (Online Building Permission System) by September, getting permission for construction of buildings will be 'just a mouse click away', said Y Narmada Devi, Chief Town Planner/State Director for AMRUT & PMAY(U), Government of Manipur.
She was speaking at a one day regional workshop on "Online Building Permission System" at City Convention Centre here today in the presence of MAHUD Minister Th Shyamkumar and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Shiv Das Meena.
"The Government of India is planning to implement the OBPS by September 2019.However, the expenditure likely to be incurred is expected to be beyond Rs 1 crore and considering the financial position of the North Eastern States, the Central Government has decided to provide the software to the eight NE States free of cost.
Today's workshop is to move forward the decision taken in a workshop held at Agartala in December last year," the Chief Town Planner said.
Implementation of the OBPS, under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, in NE States is entrusted to National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and NIUA engaged e-Government Foundations, Bangalore as holding partners, Narmada said.
Imphal Municipal Corporation Building Bye-laws (First Amendment) 2019 has incorporated all the 14 provisions of the Model Building Bye-Laws, 2016.Provision for electric vehicle charging infrastructure as directed by the Ministry will also be introduced soon, Narmada said.
Speaking at the event, MAHUD Minister Th Shyamkumar said that the ranking of the country has improved substantially from 181 in 2018 to 52 in 2019 in the construction permit indicator as per the Ease of Doing Business Report 2019.11 States have implemented the OBPS.
However, its implementation in the North East has been delayed due to lack of technical capability and huge'cost of the system, he said.
"I am very happy to learn that the e-Government Foundation will provide free software for OBPS in North Eastern States," Shyamkumar said.
Under the OBPS, an applicant has to just fill one centralised form and application will be forwarded to the agencies concerned like municipality and other related departments.
Since there is no physical interaction between the applicant and Government officials, 'there is hardly any scope of paying bribe', the Minister said.
Stating that many urban sector projects remain unfulfilled due to lack of funds, the Minister appealed the Centre to revive the sanction of projects under 10% Lump Sum Scheme for North East States.
Commissioner MAHUD M Joy Singh, Director MAHUD Th Harikumar Singh also attended the workshop.
During the event, NUS (National Urban Stack) website was launched and a street play based on Pradhan Mantri Awaz Yojna (Urban) was presented by Nokphade team.
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Attack Of Life: The BANG TANGO Movie - Deleted, Extended Scene Now Streaming
June 18, 2018, 2 years ago
Current Bang Tango guitarist and director of Attack Of Life: The Bang Tango Movie, Drew Fortier has uploaded a previously unseen, deleted, extended scene from the film.
Fortier introduces the clip by saying, "This scene was taken from the rough cut of the film and was asked to be removed. I recently got the 'ok go' from BT to release the clip and wanted to put it out there. Also as a disclaimer, don't let this clip reflect on the personalities of those involved. Everyone in the clip and band at the time are lovely and talented people. This is only an 'in the moment' reflection of that time period in the band's career."
"Four long, soul-crushing years went into making this documentary. It was 100% a work of passion straight from the heart," says current Bang Tango guitarist and director of Attack Of Life: The Bang Tango Movie, Drew Fortier. "I am finally at peace with knowing that the film is finished, and probably will never get an official release. So rather than let it collect dust and wait for all the movie business hoop jumping to be cleared up, I have decided to give it to all of you. I know some of you have been waiting a long time.
Since finishing the film I have become a member of Bang Tango. I couldn't think of any better bookend to this whole experience. By the way UMG gave me permission to have it on YouTube, so until I'm told to take it down, it shall remain up. Here it is...
Also huge thanks to everyone who did interviews and appeared in this film, as well as a huge thank you to Dee Snider (of Twisted Sister) for doing the opening narration."
Former Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight commented, "I just wanted to give a big hats off to 'the kid' Drew Fortier for turning over every rock and stone to tell the story of my old band Bang Tango. It my not be the whole true story of why to this day the band broke up, but as far as anyone knows it's as close to it as anyone will get. Thanks you for having interest in the band and like so many other bands from that era, it is an interesting story to be told. Oh and personally thanks for following me on my musical adventures since the break up of the band in 1995."
To read BraveWords scribe Aaron Small's review of Attack Of Life: The Bang Tango movie, click here.