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A recent study indicated that stressing body cells may turn them into the pluripotent stem cells that can morph into a variety of other types. This method of generating stem cells would be easier and less expensive than the current method of making genetic changes to cells in order to produce stem cells. Three methods of stressing cells to the point where they changed into stem cells were found to be effective and the researchers have dubbed these "STAP" cells. STAP is an acronym for "stimulus-triggered acquisition of pluripotency." However, the acid bath method used in order to create these STAP, or stem, cells has prompted the burning question from other researchers as to why they have been unable to recreate the results.
Stem cells are important because they are basically cells with an undesignated assignment. They can do what is known as differentiation, which means that even though they are a generalized, unspecialized cell, they can not only be used in place of specialized cells, but they will become those specialized ones. Additionally, the stem cells, after becoming that specific type of cell, will replicate themselves with the newly-acquired specialization.
These types of cells, which can become different types of cells dependent upon need, can be very useful in many types of medical treatments. Currently, stem cells are used in bone marrow transplants. Stem cells may also be used for other treatments such as diabetes, spinal cord injuries, osteoarthritis, and autoimmune disorders. It appears that once a major breakthrough occurs, they may be no limit to the medical applications of these cells.
Stem cells have been in use since the early 1900s. It wasn't until 1958 that stem cell usage became more than simply trial and error and the failure rates began to decrease. This happened because a French medical researcher, Jean Dausset, identified histocompatibility antigens. These antigens determine what does, and what does not, belong in a specific human body. Research continued and, in 1973, the first human bone marrow transplant between unrelated people was successful. After this success, bone marrow transplants became more common and were used to treat leukemia and immunodeficiencies. The year 1998 saw the initial discovery of embryonic stem cells.
The usage of human embryonic stem cells has been the cause of much debate since 1998. However, in 2012, Shinya Yamanaka won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of how to convert mature cells into pluripotent cells. Pluripotent cells are like stem cells which can develop (differentiate) into any type of cell. The only thing a pluripotent cell can not do is transform into cells that form an embryo. This was a major milestone for medical professionals who wanted to continue research with cells that could differentiate. One question still remained. The possibility of using other methods to create stem cells, such as methods from stressors like pressure or acid baths, was still a burning question in the minds of some researchers.
As it turns out, researchers have recently published papers that indicate that adult cells can be turned into stem cells by a mildly acidic bath. These cells were bathed for only 30 minutes and the results which were published indicated that after seven days, they had transformed into what has become known as STAP cells. Since the publication of the results in January, many scientists and researchers have attempted to recreate the findings. Unfortunately, the attempts have been unsuccessful. To create further issues, some of the images used in what has been purported to be different experiments seem to be duplicates of each other. Now these research findings are under scrutiny.
It will take some more time to determine whether the original findings are valid. Among other things, the test results from further studies need to produce the same results, results that indicate that adult cells can be turned into stem cells with these external stimuli. While the results can now be considered inconclusive, it does not rule out the possibility that this method may be legitimate. However, because other researchers have been unable to produce the same results, the questions remain as to the validity of the acid bath's effectiveness in creating stem cells.
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37 Braised Tomatoes, Squash, and Tofu Sheets
37 Braised Tomatoes, Squash, and Tofu Sheets
- 2/3 cups of tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups of Chinese or Italian squash
- 1 cup of tofu sheets (optional or substitute with firm tofu), chopped into 2"x2" pieces (If you buy the dried kind, soak in warm water until soft before using.)
- 1/2 cup of fresh (oyster) mushroom, chopped
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of sugar
- A dash of oil
- 1 cup of water
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|Heat a little bit of oil in a pan. Stir-fry the tomatoes first.
|Step 2
|Add the squash and pieces of tofu sheet and stir-fry for a bit. Then add the salt, sugar, and water, and cover the pan.
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|After 1 minute, take off the lid and add the mushrooms. Allow them to cook for a little bit before removing from heat and serving.

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In an industry where competition is rampant and stiff, Pustura aims to fill in the gaps of our clothing choices. While we acknowledge fashion trends, we don't go chasing them. We believe in pieces created with purpose, timelessness, and quality that withstands the changes of the fashion calendar.
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At this point in the culinary history of the world, Western cooks are plenty familiar with soy sauce and sweet and sour sauce.
But other bottled Chinese sauces, like sha cha (which is more fun to say than any other sauce, BTW), are still lacking the name recognition their deliciousness deserves.
The problem is that some of these lesser-known sauces have labels in Chinese. And even if the label is in English, the flavor combinations may be perplexing to those new to Chinese cooking .
Let's fix that.
Black Bean Sauce
This is a rich, thick, dark sauce made with fermented black beans, garlic, soy sauce, a touch of sugar and various seasonings. Black bean sauce imparts a savory flavor to noodles and stir-fries.
Char Siu Sauce
Also known in the U.S. as Chinese barbecue sauce, char siu sauce is a staple of Cantonese cooking. "Char siu" translates as "fork roast," because meat slathered in the sauce is traditionally cooked over fire on a long fork. The recipe is typically a mixture of hoisin sauce, honey or sweetener, and Chinese five-spice powder.
Chili Sauce
This blend of red chiles, garlic, soy sauce, oil and sometimes beans can vary in thickness from Sriracha-esque to paste-like. Mix it into stir-fry dishes or soups.
Duck Sauce
This sauce contains no duck, but it could be served alongside duck. Also referred to as plum sauce, it is commonly made with sweet plums (though there are other fruit variations), salt, vinegar, ginger and chiles. The sweet-tart flavor is good with rich roasted meats, but the sauce is also a tasty dip for egg rolls.
Fish Sauce
Though more famous in Thai or Vietnamese cooking, fish sauce is used in Chinese cooking as well. Made with fermented fish (usually anchovies) and plenty of salt, it's thin and watery but packs a umami punch. A little goes a long way in salad dressings, stir-fry dishes, soups and dipping sauces.
Hoisin Sauce
This is a molasses-thick, sweet-and-spicy sauce that is particularly popular in southern Chinese cuisine. While "hoisin" refers to seafood, there is no seafood in the sauce; it is made using soybeans, vinegar, sugar, garlic, starch and various spices. Hoisin can be brushed on meat before grilling or roasting; added to stir-fried dishes, seafood dishes or soups; or used as a dipping sauce.
Hot and Sour Sauce
This sauce can vary quite widely depending on who's making it, but it often includes soy sauce, chiles, garlic, sugar and vinegar. It's decidedly thicker than soy sauce but typically less thick than hoisin sauce. The flavor is spicy but also slightly tangy, which works well in certain soups and stir-fries.
Mustard Sauce
It may look like the ball-park mustard you'd put on a hot dog, but this sauce, also known as Chinese hot mustard, has a real kick. Anyone can make it at home: All you need is mustard powder, water and maybe salt or pepper. Mix it into stir-fry dishes or serve as a condiment.
Oyster Sauce
Based on the name, you might think that oyster sauce is similar to fish sauce. Nope: It is far thicker and sweeter. This mixture of oysters, soy sauce and sugar is thickened with starch, so it has a sort of ketchup-like consistency. Brush it on meats before cooking or add it to stir-fry dishes.
Sha Cha Sauce
Made from soybeans, aromatics such as garlic and shallots, and fish and/or dried shrimp, this sauce has a compelling flavor that is savory and a touch spicy. It can be used to brush meat before grilling or roasting, as a component of a soup or stir-fry dish, or in a dipping sauce.
Soy Sauce
Made from fermented soybeans, soy sauce has a rich, salty flavor that defines many soups and stir-fries. It is also a component of many of the other sauces on this list. It's also a condiment, a seasoning and a dipping sauce.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
This sauce might contain onion, garlic, ginger, fruit, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and starch. The sweet and tangy flavor is fantastic on meat and vegetables, and also works well for dipping.
Szechuan Sauce
Chili, ginger, vinegar and chile flakes make up this fiery, bright-red sauce. Mix it into stir-fry dishes or serve as a condiment.


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For this year's Auctioneers Lunch, EIG returned to The Royal Thames Yacht Club to celebrate the 21st annual gathering of Auctioneers from across the UK.
The RTYC is a stylish and tranquil setting in the heart of Knightsbridge with splendid views from the dining room onto Hyde Park where with good food and fine wine an enjoyable time was had by all.
Future Predictions
EIG Managing Director, David Sandeman and Director, David Leary both gave speeches where they outlined company plans and predictions for the future of the industry ...
As always, it was great to see both new and familiar faces in the auction community from all corners of the country. Whilst it may be a tough market currently there are signs that the future will offer an improved variety of options to sell property through the auction process, specifically online where I would predict ... in a years' time that 25% of all lots are being offered through an online process. The overall message of the day is the future is bright and the future is online!
David Leary - Director, EIG
A Highlight of the Social Calendar
The Auctioneer's Lunch is regarded by many as a highlight of the social calendar, every year it continues to live up to its reputation long after the event!
As a one of a kind event, the auctioneers enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the industry and swap stories with their peers.
David, Thank you again for a wonderful lunch on Friday. I missed last year so this was my first visit to RTYC – great venue and I thought the food was first class. David Leary drank all the wine on our table but I'm sure it was delicious.
If only every Friday could be like that, work would be so much more fun!
Please thank Robbie for the beard entertainment, it was great to catch up with Jade, Tom and of course Lord Leary.
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|Hot from the grill - this recipe is sweet and savory. Serve with a green salad and enjoy!
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|Calories: 350
|Baking fish in foil is incredibly easy and fast. Try this tender and tasty fish and veggie recipe.
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|Cilantro, tomato and onion turn this trout into a spectacular dish! Now you know what to do with the trout your husband brought home!
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|Calories: 250
|Homemade balsamic dressing makes this rice and chicken salad scrumptious. If you have leftover chicken and rice -this is the salad for you!
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|Avoid the drive-through and indulge in this home-made low-fat alternative. You may need to make more - your family will love it!
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|This is an outstanding bowl of beans and rice. Added veggies, spices and cheese liven it up to make a one-dish meal!
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Recipes for Recovery: Zucchini Muffins with Mini Chocolate Chips
These muffins are super delicious and offer a good source of vitamin C from zucchini. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals in the body and contributes to immunity and bone health. Eating zucchini is a wonderful way to substitute an old addictive eating habit like binging on pasta, with treating yourself to zucchini spaghetti. Just use a mandolin or spiral slicer and you've got a plate of delicious, satisfying "faux" pasta to support your recovery.
- ½ cup + 1 teaspoon brown rice syrup*
- ½ cup raw honey*
- ¼ cup maple sugar
- ¾ cup canola or olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups zucchini coarsely grated
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1% milk
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs preferably a high quality, 70-85% cacao
- *Note: can substitute 1 cup maple sugar in place of the brown rice syrup and honey
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat together the brown rice syrup, honey, maple sugar, oil, and eggs.
- Add the zucchini and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the dry mixture and milk into the zucchini mixture, alternating between the two and mix. Fold in cacao nibs.
- Grease two 12-cup muffin pans (or use muffin papers) and fill each cup ¾ full with the batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes stand in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
Calories 160
Total fat 8g
Protein 3g
Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrates 22g
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CrossFit Competitions : Not just for the Elite Athlete, you should have a go.
You've probably noticed everyone in your CrossFit gym getting very excited about the start of The CrossFit Games this week. Finally Games Week is here and we can watch in awe as these incredible athletes demonstrate their strength, speed, adaptability and determination. Whilst the rest of us will cheer them on, it is highly unlikely that most CrossFit enthusiasts will ever come close to such an achievement. When there was talk of a competition in my CrossFit Box I had assumed that it would be just for the elite athletes who trained there. There was no way would I ever be fit enough to enter.
My CrossFit journey started seven months ago, shortly after my 40th birthday, when I decided that I was ready for a new challenge. It had been 10 years since I had set foot inside a gym having spent time away having my children and setting up my business. A friend introduced me to CrossFit and I thought I might as well have a go. After all, how hard could it be? Despite my total shock at the intensity of the workouts, pretty soon I was hooked. Despite being slower and weaker than most people there, I love the positive team mentality, so when everyone was signing up for the Summer Same Sex Pairs competition, I thought why not?
"It's just for fun – nothing serious," said my little sister Maddy and partner for the competition. I should have known better. I didn't spend too much time thinking about it until the week before the competition. And then it was just to make sure that we had co-ordinated outfits for the day and had agreed how we were going to do our hair. However, on the day of the competition, the nerves started to build. Especially when girls from other CrossFit gyms arrived looking intimidatingly athletic and strong. It has been about 20 years since I've competed at anything and I soon remembered that my Mum used to give me some kind of herbal calming tonic the morning of competitions.
As newbies to CrossFit, Maddy and I were in the scaled competition (lower weights, less technical movements) and had been placed in the second out of three heats. This meant that we could watch the 8 teams in Heat 1 tackle the first WOD, and get a sense of the speed that people were going at. As the competitors began to finish, the roar of the crowd got louder and louder. Cheering each team to do their best and complete the workout. I'm not sure if it was the music pumping or the genuine excitement and encouragement of all the supporters, but I actually shed a little tear at what a wonderful moment it was when the last team finished, beaming smiles on everyone's faces. Tell me, in what other competitive sport does that happen?
As the excitement died down, Heat 2 was called. Panic, it was our time to have a go. One last dash to the loo and I was ready. Slightly in a flap because we couldn't write the details of the WOD on the board, and memory not being our strong point, we asked the judge to keep shouting what movement was next and how many reps were left to go. Maddy picked up the barbell first and set a fast pace. I still can't remember what we actually did, but there seemed like a lot of thrusters, shoulder to over heads, the dreaded burpees over the bar, and some boinging over the box. I am nowhere near as fast or strong as my little sister, but I did the best to keep up with her and not let her down. As I started my last set of burpees over the bar, my mind started to wander. How the hell am I going to do 3 more WODs? The final 5 thrusters nearly killed me off and I finally understood the phrase "pain cave". I have never, ever worked that hard. As I laid on the floor, legs resting up the wall I started to seriously question if it was possible to leave the competition right then.
In our heat there were a couple of teams who I knew would be better than us. But as it turned out, not by much and we realised that we were not as slow as we thought. We completed the WOD in 9.40 which put us (or Team Barbie n' Brittney!) into 7th place.
WOD 2 was much simpler. One person runs 800m. Other person rows 1000m. Great, Maddy is a super fast runner so I knew she would do well at this. I'm ok at rowing. Only small problem was that I've never rowed that far. So I had absolutely no idea how to pace myself or what time to aim for. I figured I would just start rowing fast and see what happened. My coach told me to sprint the last 250m. That's a bloody long sprint if you ask me. 3, 2, 1 GO…..
I was so nervous that my mouth was really dry before I even took my first pull. But then, from behind me I heard a loud booming voice "Gabby, use your legs, use your legs!!". Thank God, Victor 'Polish Rowing Champion Extraordinaire' was shouting instructions and encouragement the whole time. He was so authoritative that the competitor next to me started to follow his instructions too!! As the meters were ticking down, the runners started to come back into the room…..3 minutes later there is still no sign of Maddy. Where the heck is she? She is very fast, but also very clumsy so I started to worry that she had collided with a lamp post or crashed into someone. A few seconds later and I was on the last 250m. I was meant to sprint this, crap! Pull, pull, legs, legs, breathe! And finally it was over. A respectable time of 3.57 – middle of the pack. And then, as I fell off the rower and tried to get my legs to walk, I saw Maddy – having a little rest on the floor behind me. Turns out she was the first one back from the run in 2.34! This amazing run catapulted us into 1st Position on the leader board. WHAT?!
At this stage people started using the phrase "Final WOD". Eh? A 5th WOD for the top 5 finishers which would determine the podium places. Well there was absolutely no way that I could even manage a 3rd WOD – my legs had decided to both walk in different directions, not dissimilar to how I looked after giving birth. I was starting to feel my age and lack of cardio conditioning at this point but looking at everyone else, they seemed to be pretty tired too. That sense of "we are all in this together" that I feel during CrossFit classes was very much alive at the competition. I love that feeling of team spirit, that everyone is wanting you to do well, is very special.
WOD 3: 1 Rep Max Snatch.
10 minute time cap – not that I'll need it as I'll be at my 1 rep max in approx 3 lifts. In general, I'm not too bad at technique and I can do a lovely snatch as long as it's around 25kg. Maddy and I decided to open with this weight so at least we had a number on the board. Slowly but surely, in 2.5kg increments we started to add the weight. And then technique went out of the window. I did some lovely high pulls at 40kg, and even a deadlift (completely forgot to pull the bar any higher). So we did what all sensible people do…use more kit. I added gloves and a belt and had a talking to from Top Coach Emma Gage and managed to somehow throw the barbell above my head. Not pretty but done. Whoop! Maddy added a bit more and achieved 42.5kg. We both had managed a PB so we were happy with that.
I decided at this point that I needed a bit of a lie down. After all, I am about 15 years older than most of the competitors. I was having a nice little snooze outside in the sunshine, happy that there was only one more WOD to go until the end. I could hear all the competitors and their supporters chattering away about how well everyone had done. Everyone was so enthusiastic and positive towards each other whether they were the competition or strangers. I have never seen this in a competition environment before. Usually there are secret whispers talking tactics and how to beat the other team, certainly little mingling. And then, still with my eyes closed,I could hear people saying, "have you seen the leader board?" Eyes open. Ah crap, Maddy and I were in joint 1st place. I'm sure that I was meant to be very excited about this. But honestly, I was absolutely shattered. I wasn't trying to downplay my enthusiasm, I was still thinking of trying to escape out of the bathroom window. I don't think people would have noticed for a while, I had spent the vast majority of the competition in the loo after all.
A nice combination of hang power cleans, kettle bell swings and sprinting. Not too complicated, the weight on the bar wasn't too heavy and no jumping over stuff. Whilst we didn't struggle with this WOD, we finished middle of the pack and gave many teams the chance to catch up to us.
I was relieved to have finished all of the WODs and to have avoided any major catastrophes or embarrassments. My thighs instantly developed some very colourful bruises from smashing the bar down on them during the hang power cleans (poor technique) but I am wearing these with pride! I was also surprised to find that the WOD's hadn't got any harder during the day. The first WOD had been by far the most challenging and exhausting and I had actually enjoyed the other ones. I was very tired, but happy to have been involved in such a great day. I could hear so many people cheering my name during my heats. And I absolutely loved cheering on everyone else. I've even managed to lose my voice from all the shouting! So many of my friends had achieved PB's and performed so well. There was a wonderful, supportive, carnival-like atmosphere that I haven't experienced anywhere before.
Just as I was about to go and eat some chocolate Maddy appeared and said, "Guess what? We have qualified for the final. We are in 5th place". Oh No.
After the final WOD had been explained – synchronised thrusters, sit ups, push ups and skipping – I took myself back off to the loo. I was shattered, but so was everyone else. I had a 72 hour labour with my first baby and there's no way this final WOD could be as bad as that. I also didn't want to give in right at the last moment and be disappointed with myself. So whilst I sat there on the loo, giving myself a talking to, I found some determination.
For the last 6 months I have been determined to master double unders. Recently I've been able to string about 30 together. The Final WOD required single unders, no extra points for doubles. I used to be pretty fast at singles, so thought I would have a quick practice. Crap, I had totally lost my single skip rhythm. Could not do it. So I had to quickly re-learn.
Final WOD:
We were in the outside lane so I positioned Maddy looking out towards the rest of the competitors so she could judge the pace. All I had to do was squat when she did, and thrust upwards when she did. And bless her, she coached me the whole way through. "Push with your legs Gabs!!" There was some confusion with her sit ups so she did a few extra. Then we did about 4 extra thrusters because we hadn't fully locked out our arms – the dreaded "no rep". But then we were onto the skipping. I could see that we were ahead of some of the teams so I skipped so blinking fast. Fast enough to put a worrying amount of pressure on my pelvic floor muscles – thanks a lot to my kids for that problem!
At last it was over and everyone was cheering and congratulating each other. I knew we had done our best and I really couldn't have put any more effort into it. Now we just had to wait for the results. The team at M Squared did such a brilliant job pulling all the scores and results together so quickly. Poor Joe had been calculating scores, and updating leader board positions all day. His brain must have been boggled.
In third position for the Ladies Scaled position…. Team Barbie n' Brittney. Woo Hoo!!
Whilst I am massively proud of this unexpected result, the real win for me has been finding Crossfit. M Squared is a very special place where I can turn up and spend time with some genuinely fantastic people. It is such a positive place to be, it's my therapy. The added bonus is that I also get to share it with my sister, my husband and also my children come to classes too.
It's taken me a few days to recover from the competition. I can't remember a time when I have pushed myself so hard. But it has given me an extra bit of confidence in my ability. Maybe from now on I will push myself a bit harder during WODs, try to lift a little bit more weight and start to believe in myself.
Written by Gabby Lamplugh.
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SURREY, BC - Demand for Fraser Valley properties persisted through November, once again bolstered by strong attached sales across the region.
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,743 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service in November, an increase of 39.8 per cent compared to the 1,247 sales in November of last year, and a 3.1 per cent decrease compared to the 1,799 sales in Octover 2017. This will mark the second highest sales total for a November in the Board's history.
Attached sales represented 53% of all market activity for the month, with apartment sales totaling 496 and townhomes at 426.
"Our attached market feels like our detached market used to," Gopal Sahota, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board President remarked. "With our townhome and apartment inventory here, you have the same wide spectrum for pricing and supply that's helping buyers of all types find success in the Valley."
Last month the total active inventory for the Frase Valley was 5,129 listings. Active inventory decreased by 6.5 per cent month-over-month, and decreased 8.4 per cent when compared to November 2016.
The Board received 2,324 new listings in November, a 6.3 per cent decrease from October 2017, and a 29.7 per cent increase compared to November 2016's 1,792 new listings.
"As you can imagine, attached listings are moving fast and often facing multiple situations," continued Sahota. "Talk to a REALTOR if you're ready to buy, and they can help you give the best chance at the homes you want."
For the Fraser Valley region the average number of days to sell an apartment in November was 17, and 21 for townhomes. Single family detached homes reamined on the market for an average of 31 days before selling.
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What is it worth, my life?
Two Master's degrees.
A Bachelor's degree.
A marriage to a wonderful and very successful man.
A son, lovable, handsome. brilliant.
These are all part of my life, components of my life.
But what is the sum total of it?
What am I worth? The elements that make up my body may fetch you $3.00!
How much did I contribute to the world?
So what am I worth? What is the sum total of me?
Don't feel good, probably obvious.
Probably because of stopping Zoloft, my brain is in withdrawal for the effect of Serotonin. I just have to withstand it for 6 months to a year, easy. That is when, according to my doctor, my brain will normalize and the withdrawal effects of Zoloft will go away. Until then, I live with these fluctuations of mood and feeling like a rag doll.
Did go to the lab today, have started in earnest. Waiting for a project. Maybe that will make me feel worthwhile, feel I have worth, feel I am worthy.
There are so many things bothering me, but I am not sure if it is because of my mood or if they are really issues, so I will not speak of them here.
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Leger, who suffered a deep gash on his forehead and bruises on his arms and knees, was thrown off his motorbike after being hit from behind by the red car. The offender fled.
"The driver of the car should have just stopped rather than speeding off. The driver didn't stop, making things worse for him or herself," Leger said.
"For me and my family, we have forgiven you for what you have done but we just want you to come forward to hand yourself to police to avoid further charges and penalties."
Police are still looking for the driver of the red car.
Leger said the car overtook a truck before smashing into him. From the impact, he knew the car was speeding.
"It happened so fast. It was raining so I was focused on the road then all of a sudden I was thrown off my bike to the other side of the road, head first. I managed to get up but the car took off without even stopping," he said.
"One of my colleagues who was in the truck behind me came to check on me but I asked him to chase after the car and get the plate number.Some people witnessed the crash and came to help me and I thank them."
Leger, who is working as a tradesman for a construction company, said the incident had left him shocked.
"I have a deep cut on my forehead and the nurses have stitched part of it because they said there could be infection inside due to the bleeding, so they left it partly open. I have never been involved in anything like this before and this has surely left me shocked."
Leger, who's been here a year said, his boss visited him yesterday. He has a week of sick leave from work and hopes to recover in time to resume his duties.
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TFB Meets: The Grass Roots Football Coach
The Grass Roots Football Coach has been coaching football worldwide for 15 years and has experience of coaching at academy level at some of the best clubs in England.
Chris Henderson: Hi Grass Roots Football Coach. Firstly, could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background in football…
Grass Roots Football Coach: Hi Chris. It's a pleasure to be doing this interview with you. Well to start off with I'm a Leeds United fan and my love of football really stems from them.
One of my earliest memories is of Leeds winning the old Division 1 back in 1992 and seeing the open top bus parade around the city centre. Ever since then I've been hooked.
"I was lucky enough to coach Leeds United at both community and academy level"
I started playing for local grassroots teams and this led to an interest in coaching the game and becoming a teacher of it.
I was lucky enough to coach Leeds United at both community and academy level alongside coaching at the junior team I played for.
Through working for Leeds United, I was able to make contacts which gave me further opportunities in the coaching world and was able to coach in Spain, Turkey and the United States. I found it amazing to see how the coaching system is structured at each destination.
These days I am a teacher in a primary school and I coach for my nephews' team as well as developing my website and social media pages for 'The Grass Roots Football Coach.'
CH: It must have been fascinating to see coaching styles across different countries. Which team in history would you most love to have coached?
GRFC: The 1988 FA Cup-winning Wimbledon team – the 'Crazy Gang'. There seemed to be real camaraderie and team spirit among them. I could imagine coaching them being very enjoyable and a great laugh.
#OnThisDay in 1988, Wimbledon's Crazy Gang produced one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets of all time when they beat Liverpool at Wembley. Lawrie Sanchez scored the only goal of a game which also saw Dave Beasant produce the first ever FA Cup final penalty save. pic.twitter.com/s4KCgKksDM
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The team also featured two of my boyhood footballing idols, Dennis Wise and Vinnie Jones. Two real hard men of the game. The kit was very nice too.
CH: Tell us about the Grass Roots Football Coach initiative and what your role involves…
GRFC: It's an idea I had to improve the state of grassroots football around the world.
"Improving the players they have and giving them the best opportunity to play at the highest level"
A lot of coaches are simply facilitators of the game, volunteering their free time to allow local kids the opportunity to kick a ball about. I believe that it can be so much more than that.
Through my knowledge and experience of junior football at both grassroots and academy level, I believe that these facilitators can become educators, always improving the players they have and giving them the best opportunity to play at the highest level.
CH: Tell us about the exciting developments with your new website…
My website contains blog posts of ideas and experiences of how an academy style system can be implemented into the grassroots game.
The website is still in its infancy but it is up and running and it has some great content on there. I'd love to hear any feedback from people that have visited the site.
"I was lucky enough to watch one of Sven's training sessions with the England squad"
CH: Who is your football coaching role model and why?
GRFC: It would have to be Sven-Goran Eriksson, a strange one I know. Sven was the England manager when I was in college and doing my coaching badges.
He was the first foreign manager of the national team and he seemed like a breath of fresh air to the English game. At the time, we were used to an autocratic approach but Sven's style seemed different.
"One day it will finish. I will hate that day. Football is part of my life. Football has become a huge drug in my life, so yeah, [I'm] addicted."
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Sven was mild mannered, quiet and approachable. He would never be seen barking orders at his players but always watching and listening to what was going on in his training sessions.
I was lucky enough to watch one of Sven's training sessions with the England squad. I really appreciated and admired his approach to his sessions, his players and the game in general. It really stuck with me.
CH: And how would you describe your own coaching style?
GRFC: My own style of coaching tries to incorporate Sven's style but there is some real 'Englishness' that shines through.
As hard as I try to watch and listen to my players during sessions (and when I do I really learn a lot about them), I just can't help but become so enthused by the game I am coaching.
If I ever find something new to coach my players, I become very excited and I would like to think that enthusiasm rubs off on my players.
"Get out there and volunteer"
CH: What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to get into football coaching?
GRFC: Get out there and volunteer. Before going on any courses to take your coaching badges, see if your local grassroots team have any coaches that need assistance. This will give you first-hand experience of coaching players and helps you understand what it takes and gives you the opportunity to find out if it really is for you.
Failing that, your local FA should have a list of coaching opportunities available. All, if not most, grassroots clubs will pay for your coaching courses if they are happy with the job you are doing.
From there, there are always opportunities for paid work from community projects led by professional clubs to after school coaching and holiday camps during the school holidays.
"Sport teaches young people discipline, teamwork and helps to improve their social skills"
CH: How do you think sport, specifically football, can positively impact a young person's life?
GRFC: I believe sport has a massive role to play in a young person's development. School can be very stressful places for children with the pressures of revision and exams. Sport gives people a chance to escape and let off steam.
It's also important for a child to find the right sport for them. If they are playing and not enjoying it or being forced to play, then this can have detrimental effects on their development into childhood.
Sport also teaches young people discipline, teamwork and helps to improve their social skills. For myself this is particularly true, when I was younger one of the teams I played for was not a local team, but the boys I met there are still close friends to this day.
Head to the official FA website for more about becoming a football coach, or use the hashtag #CoachingWeek.
To find out more about The Grass Roots Football Coach, head to their website or find them on Twitter.
Chris is the founder of The Football Brief. He runs our regular series and can usually be found waxing lyrical about Blackburn Rovers and R9.


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NBC is looking for aspiring actors and writers for the Second City Emerging Voices Scholarship
Are you an aspiring comedian, actor or writer? NBC's Second City Emerging Voices Scholarship is giving three scholarships to help assist aspiring talents build their improvisation or sketch writing schools by training at the Second City.
About Second City:
Second City is an improvisational comedy program, best known for launching the improv genre with a theater troupe, which started in Chicago and now has training programs and live theaters in Toronto and Los Angeles. Since 1959, it has become one of the most influential and popular comedy theaters in the world.
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The Second City has consistently been a notable starting point for comedians, award-winning actors, directors, and others in show business, including Jordan Peele, Keegan Micahel Key, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Del Close, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Nia Vardalos, Ryan Stiles, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert, and many others.
Former Training Center students include Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Bonnie Hunt, Stephen Colbert, Halle Berry, Sean Hayes, Amy Sedaris, Jon Favreau, Hinton Battle, Jack McBrayer, Dave Foley, and Kevin McDonald.
NBC Second City Emerging Voices Scholarship Awards:
Three scholarships, one in each of the cities with The Second City Training programs – Chicago, Toronto and Hollywood, is awarded for one year in advanced improvisation or sketch writing training. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates from diverse communities. Qualified talent is selected from annual auditions as applicable in each city.
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The urethra is not a part of the body we think of very often, as long as it is working properly: helping us void the urine in our bladders. But is there more to it? How is the urethra different in males and females? There are a lot of things to learn about this seldom-mentioned part of our bodies, as it is much more complex than one might expect!
The urethra is a vital part of the urinary tract, which is also known as the renal system. It is a small duct or tube that transfers urine from the bladder out of the body when you urinate. To be more specific, it connects the urinary bladder (the organ that stores all of the liquid waste you need to eliminate) to the urinary meatus or external urethral orifice -- the opening of the urethra.
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Isn't this an absolutely beautiful Christmas card? So striking, yet so simple. The Christmas Star was embossed in silver, trimmed, and adhered to a navy card with a navy layer embossed with the new diagonal embossing folder. The double1/8" silver ribbon, the simple message layered on a silver scalloped oval, and a single rhinestone finish the card. A silver-lined envelope provides the final touch.
This is one of the three cards we will be creating at our December Stamp Camp. Plus, I will be demonstrating how to make a simple yet precious paper angel AND you can take home a template so that you can make these angels at home. This is not a Stamp Camp you will want to miss! The cost will be $10. Please note that I will not be in town on Saturday, December 7th. So, the dates for this stamp camp are as follows:
Saturday – November 30th – 9 AM – PLEASE let me know if you will be coming on this date
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8 September 2011
Media are invited to attend the farewell on Sunday 11 September of the next contingent of NZ Defence Force personnel to depart for a six month deployment to Afghanistan.
They will be farewelled by Chief of Army Major General Tim Keating and family and friends at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea.
The contingent, made up of approximately 70 personnel from 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR) and supporting units, will be part of the nineteenth rotation to serve in the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZ PRT) in Bamyan Province. They will be led by Lieutenant Colonel Brett Wellington, Senior Military Advisor to the NZ PRT.
The contingent is looking forward to getting over to Afghanistan and continuing the Defence Force's contribution to supporting Bamyan as it progresses with transition, says LTCOL Wellington.
"Along with our partners in the NZ PRT we will continue to ensure that development and governance programmes are further developed, while maintaining security and assisting with improving the capabilities of the local Afghan Police Force.
"The mission will have its challenges, including the local culture, the climate and of course the threat from insurgents. I'm confident that our personnel are adequately trained and will work hard to get the job done. The training we have gone through as part of pre-deployment training is demanding and I'm confident our personnel are up to the challenge."
A further 70 Defence Force personnel which will also make up the nineteenth rotation will depart later in September.
When: 7.30am, Sunday 11 September 2011. The departure time may change - you must register your attendance to be informed of any changes.
Where: Air Movements Terminal, Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. Media will need photo ID and will be met at the main gate and escorted to the terminal.
For further information contact Kirsty Taylor-Doig, Defence Communications Group, 021 806 926.


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'You are in Africa now'
With beauty and history in abundance, Zanzibar's Stone Town is an atmospheric gem
For a relatively compact and labyrinthine urban environment, Stone Town packs a hefty historical punch.
The past is everywhere. In the large and elaborate wooden doors that used to denote social position and wealth; in the 17th century fort that dominates the area of town opposite the Forodhani Gardens; in the House Of Wonders, built by Sultan Barghash Bin Said in 1883; and in the former residence of slave trader Tippu Tip.
The latter was known to David Livingstone, the famous British explorer, missionary and anti-slavery campaigner, who lived in Zanzibar for parts of the 19th century prior to his death in Zambia in 1873. Livingstone's name, which represents all sorts of often contradictory imagery and emotions, pops up everywhere in Stone Town, as does that of singer Freddie Mercury, who was born here in 1946.
There's even a restaurant on the beach called Livingstone, just along from the Park Hyatt Zanzibar and situated in the old British Consulate building. It has direct access to the sea and a bar that looks like it has been lifted wholesale from the late 1800s. It's virtually empty when we visit, the showers of early May having kept tourists at bay.
Even the Park Hyatt has history. Partly housed in a 19th century seafront mansion known as Mambo Msiige, it sits on the most westerly point of Shangani beach. In many ways it encapsulates the diversity and turbulence of Zanzibar's past.
Built by Sheikh Salim Bin Bushir Bin Salim Al Harthi, a wealthy Swahili tradesman who later became embroiled in a failed coup in 1859, the mansion was confiscated and given to the Universities Mission Of Central Africa for ten years, before being taken over by the British Agency in 1875. For his part, Sheikh Salim was executed in 1889.
It is from the hotel's terrace overlooking the beach that you can watch Stone Town at work and at play. Dhows and fishing boats crisscross the sea without end, men play football, friends swim, and the occasional runner darts along the edge of the shoreline. Even in late spring it is beautiful.
Perched on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, Stone Town is part Orientalist fantasy, part tropical delight.
You can learn a lot from this collection of islands 20 miles off the coast of Tanzania. They are overwhelmingly laidback, even if most visitors, seduced by the islands' beaches, don't give Stone Town more than a day, if that. Plastic bags are banned and even water bottles at the hotel, nestled perfectly on a curvature of the town's coastline, are glass, not plastic.
You can also learn a lot from the islands' embrace of the unedifying aspects of their past. Just off New Mkunazini street, for example, past the ever-popular Lukmaan restaurant and along a short uneven road lies St Monica's Lodge. It's a large but unassuming building, constructed in the late 19th century and suffering from the early ravages of time.
There's nothing much of note to see aboveground, just rudimentary accommodation. It's what lies beneath that matters: two underground slave chambers, barely high enough to stand in.
"The slaves were kept in here for two or three days without food or water," says our guide. It is dark and humid and claustrophobic. Tiny slit-like windows cast weak shafts of light into both rooms and, although not original, a set of chains lie bolted to the concrete.
Outside, the recently renovated Christ Church Cathedral stands on the site of the former slave market.
Zanzibar is one of those rare places defined as much by its name as by its history. It may be a tropical paradise, but it was as a centre for both the slave and spice trades that it flourished under Omani rule. It is that legacy of trade – and the ebb and flow of Arab, Indian and European influence – that is evident in Stone Town's architecture.
Described by Unesco as an "outstanding example of a Swahili trading town", Stone Town's urban landscape remains virtually intact, even if it is more than a little rough around the edges. Its buildings are cracked and peeling and its narrow, meandering streets easy to get lost in, although it is wonderful to wander aimlessly and without direction. You'll get lost, but Zanzibaris will help you, although for a small fee or 'donation'.
The buildings of Stone Town, "executed principally in coralline ragstone and mangrove timber, set in a thick lime mortar and then plastered and limewashed, reflect a complex fusion of Swahili, Indian, Arab and European influences in building traditions and town planning", notes Unesco. Most of the major buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries.
"Dhows and fishing boats crisscross the sea without end, men play football, friends swim, and the occasional runner darts along the edge of the shoreline. Even in late spring it is beautiful"
It is within the town's meandering streets that Ali, our guide/stalker, tells me most of his stories. Partly because he wants to, but partly because he is keeping me company as my partner searches endlessly for kitenge dresses, despite the rain and despite the humidity.
Most of the stories involve slave traders and Livingstone, although a brief history of kanga, a colourful garment similar to kitenge, is thrown in for good measure. "Around the waist they write in Swahili, words such as love or God, and proverbs too," says Ali, who is sporting a kofia, a sort of brimless cylindrical cap with a flat crown. "Everything is all right if we love one another," he adds with a smile. Later he takes us to his stall inside the town's spice market.
The people of Zanzibar are beautiful. On our second night, and for the second evening in a row, we dine at the night market at Forodhani Gardens. Danny, who talked of football the night before, runs up and hugs me. He serves us barbecue chicken and plantain. "This is local chicken, it's not like a frozen Brazilian chicken. This is fresh. You are in Africa now," he says, before leading me to the best stall from which to buy Zanzibar pizza. The latter is not a pizza at all, more a stuffed pancake fried on both sides.
On our last night we drink cocktails in the Park Hyatt's Living Room. The name Mambo Msiige means 'not to be copied or imitated', and it's easy to see why. All is calm. The sea, the air, the hotel itself.
Africa is being kind to us.


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Teagarden, Jack(Weldon Leo Teagarden), 1905–64, American jazz trombonist and singer, b. Vernon, Tex. One of the earliest white bluesmen, he came from a jazz-playing family and was mainly self-taught. He sometimes played with his brothers, trumpeter Charlie and drummer Cub, and sister, pianist Norma. In his twenties Teagarden wandered across America's Southwest, playing in several jazz groups, and arrived in New York in 1927. He played in bands led by Ben Pollack (1928–33), Paul WhitemanWhiteman, Paul,
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Bullets, Bourbon & Brass by Kim Karter – A Review
Okay, so as you all know, I am becoming a seasoned veteran of new genre reading challenges. Throw me a genre I wouldn't usually take a second glance at and I'm there with my saddle and riding hat, ready to rodeo that book into oblivion.
Step into the spotlight, Kim Karter and her gloriously lush Southern novella, Bullets, Bourbon & Brass.
As is the way these days, I met Kim via Twitter some months ago and found myself promising to read her work, albeit with false grin and over-enthusiastically nodding head.
"Southern fiction?" I thought "I'm British. I know practically as much about the southern counties of the U.S as I do about fly fishing. Now I've gone and said I'd read it. Crap."
So now I know you're thinking…."Well you could have said you read it but not actually read it."
But I can't do that either. If I tell another author I'm going to read their work, then I'll read it. Then I'll worry later what to say if I really didn't like it. For me, that's a kind of unwritten law.
In this case, thankfully, I didn't have to worry about what I'd say to Kim.
Bullets, Bourbon & Brass centres around Jackie Dawson, kick-ass Southern Kingpin who not only has her fingers in every bootlegging or gambling pie in the state of Alabama, she made those pies and owns them with a ruthless, cutting edge that would make any male gangster's balls shrivel to the size of walnut.
Jackie-Daddy, as she is known, is no dolly-bird mafia wanna-be, reliant on her looks to win her way to the top of Alabama's criminal underworld. She is a gun-toting, ball-crushing, Jim Beam drinking bank-robber that wastes no time in dealing with those that cross her and never apologies for taking you, the reader along for the very bumpy and very violent ride.
Released early from a long stretch at Kentucky prison thanks to the dodgy Governor, Jackie is thrown straight back into trouble when she comes up against the White clan, eager to take over the Dawson empire. With her love, Lily-Anne in grave danger, Jackie knows she has to step up and show the White's just who has the biggest balls in town.
The story line bucks and kicks like a rodeo stallion; it's fast-paced, powerful and unrelenting. The characters are captivating, energetically well-written and have more grit than John Wayne. The violence probably will make you wince once or twice, but in a kind of adrenalin-filled-rooting-for-Jackie kind of way.
A a female reader, it's refreshing to find a female lead who can stand up to the toughest of men but all you male readers out there won't be disappointed as this book has a hard-enough edge to keep you gripped from start to finish.
Coming from The School of Paranormal and All Things That Go-bump-in-the-night-and-want-to-scare-the-shit-out-of-you, I wasn't sure what my elitist horror tendencies would make of this book but I'm pleased to say that I was soon swept into the action and found myself wishing that I did know more about Southern fiction than I did about fly-fishing.
And now, fortunately, I can say that I do and I will definitely be going back for more.
You can find Bullets, Bourbon & Brass on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Samson went to Maine–August 2017
Samson had fun in Maine…You can click on the thumbnails, or the arrows on either side of the row of thumbnails to enlarge the image, or click on the large image below to advance to the next image, or click on "Play Slideshow", there are 16 images…
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# Angela Barison 12 Aug 2017 at 4:31 pm
Sitting on the dock of the Bay resonates when I saw the second photo. Looks like
Samson really enjoyed himself. Great photos!
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Samson's first taste of salt water?? Adorable pics of Samson and his new beach buddy, and sitting at the dock❣
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There has been reports that a British Navy warship has 'clashed' with the Chinese Navy in the South China Sea. It is a highly volatile area, in which China claims many of the area to be theirs, though the international community regard it as "international waters".
The British warship was on patrol within the area when the Chinese launched helicopters and a warship out to the British Vessel, it was then warned to back off. The Royal Navy reminded the Chinese it was sailing in international waters and that it would continue course.
This is not the first clash the Chinese Navy has had in the South China Sea. The Chinese Navy has clashed with US and Japanese vessels in the same area as China aggressively claims land and area in and around the South China sea.
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