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You may feel that a diagnosis should be the start of the story with the doctor, but sometimes, when it's a chronic illness, they believe it's the end. This can leave you feeling abandoned and that your child has been failed by "the system" and you'd be right.
Myalgic Encephalitis has been called many things over time. ME, CFS, hysteria, laziness, multiple psychological disorders, yuppie flu. As society we don't recognise those who suffer for years, we see those who have big operations as brave, who fight cancer as warriors, but to endure 24/7 suffering with no hope is sight is seen as an annoyance and one to be dismissed as fictional. No one wants to believe that something that you can't see, cant measure, won't show up on an x-ray or blood test, can rob your child of years if their life and have no real treatment or cure.
I'm sorry if that sounds bleak, but you may be here for answers and I want to give them to you. ME can feel bleak, because society and the medical community at large will not help. There is a massive lack of investment in research into the causes and mechanisms of ME. That isn't accidental, it's part if a wider dismissal of the disease by scientific communities.
The World Health Organisation (WHO), National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Department of Health and NHS all recognise ME as a physical illness. In reality, it is seen by many practising physicians as a psychiatric condition, a common theme you will find is that people believe you can simply "pull yourself together" and be well.
The one main symptom of ME that is recognised by most is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM). That means that when you exert yourself in any way (getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, walking) the malaise or fatigue felt afterwards is several times that of someone who doesn't have ME. This is best explained by the spoon theory. Spoon theory claims that most people have a supply of spoons to get through the day. A well person's supply is not infinite, but is very high and rarely runs out unless they undertake boot camp or a marathon or other extreme task. Someone with ME may only have a few spoons between 3 and 10. Getting out of bed takes a spoon, getting a shower would take 3 spoons, making a meal is takes a spoon, getting dressed takes a spoon. That's why you won't often meet alot of people with ME. You can easily see how having so few spoons and needing so many to just simply get ready and fed, getting out of the house becomes impossible. Some people with ME may have 20 spoons. They may have a part time job or go to school. Compared to a healthy person who may have 100s of spoons, they are severly limited in attempting a "normal life". What happens when you run out of spoons? You may ask. Nothing. Nothing can happen if you run out if spoons. Where ever you are you will be unable to sit upright, totally unable to walk, many are unable to talk. This is called a crash and many people with ME are familiar with this.
This is where pacing comes into things, because you need to open your eyes and be able to assess how many spoons you have today. A key point of ME is that your spoon supply will vary day to day. So you need to draw on your personal experience of ME and think, "How many spoons do I have?" Then plan the day around that spoon supply. Ensuring you have enough spoons to get back to bed before you run out, or else you will require literally carrying back to your bed. That suddenly doesn't sound so easy when you only get 10 spoons, it's impossible if you wake up with 2 or 3.
25% of people with ME wake up every morning with such a vastly reduced number if spoons, they are severely ill, sometimes paralysed in the legs, sometimes paralysed in the digestive system requiring tube feeding. They are completely bed bound and extremely sensitive to light and sound.
You may see this to a lesser extent in a person who is in a crash. If you constantly run your spoons down and try to use spoons you don't have, you will crash. This leads to worsening symptoms of ME such as nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, uncontrollable tremors, difficulty controlling body temperature to either extreme, general flu like symptoms. This miserable mis-management of ME will drive you into more and more severe ME until you could end up as one of the 25%.
Unfortunately for many children with ME, the above mismanagement and misunderstanding of "spoon theory" is exactly what they are prescribed to "cure" ME.
Graded Exercise THERAPY (GET) is the official terminology and it involved increasing exertion by 10% every week. Every single week, ignoring how many "spoons" you have, how bad the Post Exertional Malaise is, even if you crash completely. There is no mercy for increasing symptoms and the steady decline into severe ME. Failure to get well from GET is considered to be due to failure in the patients part, refusal to comply or labelled as ODD or other psychiatric illness.
GET comes from a trial which reported to show improvement in patients with ME. These results have been shown to be fraudulent. Faked to gain notoriety and financial gain. This has not stopped them being rolled out across the NHS as a supposed treatment for ME. The ME Association did its own study into GET and found that for many it does not help and for the majority it causes a worsening of overall symptoms. GET is not accepted by the vast majority of ME charities and advocates as anything but damaging to children with ME.
In America they have removed endorsement of GET from official documentation and there is currently a review of the British NICE guidelines that recommend GET as a possible treatment option for mild to moderate ME. The tide is slowly turning on GET, but that doesn't mean you wont be offered it as a treatment plan for your child with ME. When what they really need is rest and tlc, since there are currently no treatment or real understanding of the causes of ME.


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How to take anabolic steroids?
On any sports doping site, we can find a huge variety of anabolic steroids on offer. It always seems to a beginner that there are a lot of drugs and it is not easy to choose a good and effective anabolic. Indeed, if you look at all this for the first time, then the choice is not easy. Well, if you have friends who already have some experience with the use of such drugs and can really help with the choice. Not only do we want to get an effective steroid, it also has to be original and working, and the absence of side effects is simply mandatory.
Such requirements are present in every athlete, believe experienced athletes just do not want to get a lot of negativity from their course. Everyone chooses the best drug for themselves and does not plan to buy the worst option. But, it does not always work out the way you want. Now we meet more and more fakes and this fact makes us be very careful with new sellers. Well, if you can find a bona fide person who will advise how not to get on the fake and sell normal drugs. Unfortunately, this is extremely rare and many of us have already bought a terrible fake.
How to choose a good steroid for a newbie?
Many beginners dozens of times go through a lot of information on the topic, steroids for a beginner, but sometimes, an adequate answer is not found. You do not always need to look for clues in other people's courses, this may not suit you, and even lead to consequences. It is advisable to immediately contact a knowledgeable person who will correctly select the desired steroid and calculate the appropriate dosage for you. But, unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to consult with such friends.
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Often, beginners choose oral steroids, because they seem to be safer, and few people like to prick injections. On this topic, there is a lot of disagreement, but the fact of using oral medications to a greater extent speaks for itself. Indeed, there are several known oral steroids that are considered safe and do not cause side effects.
Best Steroids for Beginners
As a rule, beginners try to choose safe drugs, because this is their first acquaintance with steroids and get a lot of negativity is very scary. Of course, the injections are almost always not considered, but still, for the first course you can consider testosterone propionate, Sustanon – 250, Boldenone, Primabolan. These injectable steroids do not cause pain when used and with the right dosages, they do not cause side effects.
Acceptance of anabolic steroids by beginners can be quite the opposite, if some athletes are aware that they are ordering potent drugs and you need to be careful with them, then others do not even try to find the right method of administration. How you take the steroid you choose depends not only on your result, but also on the fact that there are side effects.
If you are a beginner and want to take steroids, for rapid growth of muscles and strength, you need to remember that basically all oral medications can be used daily from 30 to 40 mg maximum (3-4 tab.). Choosing even safe steroids, this daily dosage is considered the most optimal for obtaining normal muscle growth and no side effects. This applies not only to beginners, this dosage is used by many athletes with great experience. After a course of steroids and even a light course for beginners, you can buy Clomid 20 tabs, it helps your body recover quickly and restore the functioning of the reproductive system to a normal level.
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Forrester published its revised US consumer tablet forecast, yesterday updating its previous forecast from June 2010. When Apple's iPad first debuted, this device was a distrupter and a game changer and that was one reason Forrester were too conservative with their forecast.
However new inputs and new Tablet launches durng 2010 has led Forrester to revise the US consumer tablet forecast for 2010 upward to 10.3 million units, and it projects its sales to more than double in 2011 to 24.1 million units. Of those sales, the lion's share will be iPads, and despite many would-be competitors that will be released at CES, we see Apple commanding the vast majority of the tablet market through 2012.
One major assumption that changed in our model is the replacement rate, which we think will be closer to that of MP3 players or iPhones than to that of PCs. Although they are certainly used for productivity, tablets are proving themselves to be "lifestyle devices" at home and at work, and as such we think consumers will upgrade to newer models more rapidly than they would a more utilitarian device like a PC. In other words, we think a significant number of first-generation iPad buyers will buy iPad 2 when it comes out this year -- many first-gen iPads will end up entertaining the kids in the back of the car while Mom and Dad get the shiny new (likely Facetime-compatible) model.
As for Android tablets, Research In Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook, Microsoft's Windows-based tablets, and tablets that run on HP's and Nokia's platforms, they'll take a backseat to Apple, but in a market this big, there's room for more than one player. By 2015, 82 million US consumers -- one-third of US online consumers -- will be using a tablet, and not all of them will be iPads. ( Forrester Research )


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Last nights Fed decision was almost a side issue to concerns about US dollar liquidity which has seen short term rates push above the Fed Funds rate, forcing the US central bank to increase the amount of short-term funding available for the first time since the financial crisis in 2008.
A number of reasons have been cited for the squeeze in funding costs, including the settling of quarterly tax bills, as well as the settlement of $78bn of US treasury notes. With bank reserves also quite low and triple witching settlements due later this week, questions are being asked as to whether this spike in short term rates is a symptom of something more sinister with respect to the plumbing of the US financial system.
If the stresses in the system subside over the next few days, and short-term rates fall back, then these concerns should subside. If not, it raises some important questions as to why US funding markets aren't working as they should.
In any case the Fed did what the markets expected and cut rates by 25bp to 1.75%-2%, although the decision was not unanimous, and President Trump had his obligatory twitter tantrum, criticising the Fed for having "no guts, no sense and no vision".
Dissents came from the hawkish as well as the dovish side with both Esther George of the Kansas City Fed and the Boston Fed's Eric Rosengren pushing back against the cut, like they did in July, while James Bullard of the St. Louis Fed argued for a deeper move of 50bp.
Against these types of disagreements, Jay Powell's press conference was always likely to be a tricky one, after all with the FOMC so split how could he give a solid steer on how future Fed policy was likely to play out over the course of the rest of the year.
As such there was no clear commitment to cut rates further this year, and given how recent data has played out why should there be, after all as President Trump keeps telling us the US economy is in good shape.
The statement wasn't too much different from the July one with the only notable differences being references to weaker exports, a slight dig in Trumps direction perhaps, and slightly stronger household spending, which prompted the Fed to lower its GDP forecast ever so slightly from 2.2% to 2.1%.
As the press conference got under way it soon became apparent that while there was interest in when we might expect to see the next rate cut, the repo problems were of more immediate concern, with Powell saying that the situation was being monitored and addressed, though he did add that the size of the balance sheet may need to be increased if the need arose.
All in all, Powell managed to navigate his way through the press conference without any pratfalls to speak off, with stock markets finishing the day higher and US treasury yields more or less finishing the day where they started.
In contrast today's Bank of England rate decision is likely to be a more mundane affair given the proximity of the Brexit deadline at the end of October. No changes are expected to monetary policy with the main focus expected to be on how it sees the UK economy evolving over the next few months.
With wage growth rising at close to 4% and inflation going the other way, the UK economy looks in much better shape than some of the recent data would appear to suggest. With "no deal" a much higher probability now than it was at the last meeting; the main focus is likely to be on what measures the bank might look to take in the event of such an outcome.
As far as the UK economy is concerned, the increasing gap between wages and inflation has helped put a floor under consumer spending over the last two months after a disappointing performance at the beginning of Q2. The last two months have seen a fairly decent recovery in UK retail sales with gains of 0.9% and 0.2% respectively, with estimates that we might see a bit of a slowdown in August, with expectations of a decline of 0.2% expected.
It always pays to be cautious when the UK consumer is concerned given that August tends to see a lot of pre back to school expenditure, which can lift overall sales volumes. It&rsquo s also worth bearing in mind that estimates for a decline in retail sales in July proved wide of the mark.
The Bank of Japan also left interest rates and monetary policy unchanged earlier this morning, though there was a suggestion that they might be inclined to do more next month if the economic environment didn't improve with 2 out of the 9 policymakers voting for further action straight away.
The spike higher in oil prices continued to lose altitude yesterday after Saudi Arabia stated that the weekend attack was unquestionably sponsored by Iran, but crucially they didn't say it had been carried out by them. Furthermore, the decision by President Trump to implement further economic sanctions on Iran appears to suggest that a military response has been ruled out for the time being.
This continued decline in prices reduces substantially the prospect of an oil price shock knocking the stuffing out of the global economy in the coming weeks and months, as prices slowly return to levels last seen at the beginning of last week.
EURUSD – while above support at the 1.0925 area the risk is for a rebound back to the 50-day MA now at 1.1130, which could retarget the August peaks at 1.1250. Below 1.0920 targets the 1.0800 area.
GBPUSD – last week's break above the 50-day MA at 1.2280 has the potential to open up further strong gains towards the 200-day MA at 1.2740. We have support at the lows this week at 1.2380, while below that larger support at the 1.2280 area.
EURGBP – currently looking to try and push below the 200-day MA at 0.8840, with a break below the 0.8830 level opening up the prospect for further losses towards 0.8795 initially on the way to 0.8720. Resistance currently at this week's high at 0.8902.
USDJPY – the US dollar appears to be gaining ground above the 108.20 level and could well head towards the 109.20 level. A move back below 108.20 would negate and argue for a return to the 107.50 area.
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"Machine learning" and "data science" - two terms that might sound mysterious to someone who has never dealt with these processes before. However, if you have heard about machine learning before, you probably know that it is a process that aims to change the very fundaments of how our society is built... Sounds dramatic? Well, perhaps, but I do have a strong case for that - you'll find it in my machine learning course!
Why Choose this Machine Learning Course?
Machine learning, as a concept, is indeed a very interesting one. A simple google search will show you that there are hundreds if not thousands of articles, machine learning tutorials and courses talking about what it is and how you can learn data science together with it. So how is this course any different, you might ask?
In this course, you will learn about extensive computer science. Furthermore, I will explain the concept of data to you in a way that will make you question the very fabric of reality. I myself am a coder by trade - that's why we'll be able to talk about what is machine learning and data science on quite the personal level. After this machine learning course, you will see why this topic is considered to be as important as it truly is.
Why Should You Study About Machine Learning?
As time moves onwards, technology is becoming more and more advanced - things that we could only imagine twenty to thirty years ago are a common reality nowadays. This machine learning course will help you develop a thorough understanding of how technology progresses, and how AI has gotten to the point where it can learn from the processes that it participates in.
If adding machine learning to your "common knowledge" list isn't enough of a motivation for you, you could mix it up and choose to additionally learn data science. What this will do is that it will make you irresistible to your potential future employers. Tech companies are actively looking for savvy people who would be proficient and knowledgeable in the fields of machine learning and data science. These companies usually offer great salaries and amazing future career prospects. Once you've finished this machine learning tutorial, you will be a legitimate contender for such a job opportunity.
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The short answer would be - absolutely anyone. The "a-bit-longer" answer would be that if you're interested in what is machine learning and how it's used for data science - this course is perfect for you. Whether you're a university student looking to one-up your knowledge, or a business leader that wants to integrate machine learning into your company's business model - this machine learning course will do wonders for you.
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The GGG-Canelo bout this weekend promises to be the year's best fight.
The 35-year-old Gennady Golovkin is a battle-hardened Eastern European monster — Basically a nicer, real-life version of Ivan Drago from Rocky IV.
Canelo, 27, is a red-headed Mexican whose only loss came against the great Floyd Mayweather. Blessed with incredible hand speed and uncanny power, Canelo is one of boxing's most explosive fighters.
GGG's road to the top has been arduous and fraught with tragedy. Hailing from the former Soviet Union (present-day Kazakhstan), Golovkin acquired his sauce the old fashioned way: fighting on the streets. He would walk around town while his older brothers picked fights with grown men for pint-sized Gennady.
"My brothers, they were doing that from when I was in kindergarten. Every day, different guys, " Golovkin told Sports Illustrated in 2013.
Those older brothers, Sergey and Vadim, are both dead; killed four years apart fighting for the Soviet Army. GGG's twin brother Max, a boxing prodigy himself, gave up the sport because their parents could only afford to pay for one brother to get proper training. With that said, every time GGG enters the ring, he's fighting to honor the memory of his dead brothers, and for Max, who sacrificed his own career to see Gennady get to the top.
At 35, Father Time is creeping up on GGG. He was a late arrival to America; a contract with a bogus German boxing promoter kept him toiling away in Europe in relative obscurity for the first 23 fights of his career. In 2012, the undefeated Golovkin made his American debut, and he's been on a warpath ever since. At 37-0 with 33 knockouts, GGG holds the highest KO percentage (89%) for a boxer in middleweight history.
In addition to having some of the heaviest hands in boxing, GGG has a metal chin. In 387 fights — both amateur and professional — he's been knocked down exactly zero times. Look no further than his 2013 fight against Curtis Stevens for proof; GGG eats punches that no man should be able to withstand.
A humble man, Golovkin is a true champion who's been waiting his whole life for a fight of this magnitude. With a guaranteed purse of at least $10 million (compared to Canelo's $12 million, not counting points from PPV buys) this is the biggest fight of GGG's career.
Canelo, by contrast, has seemingly been in the spotlight his whole life. He turned pro at just 15 and he's been on the big stage before — once against Floyd Mayweather in 2013 and again against Miguel Cotto in 2014.
Though he grew up in Mexico — 7,500 miles away from Kazakhstan — there is a common thread linking GGG and Canelo: it was his older brother, Rigoberto, that got Canelo into boxing.
"I helped him put them on. He was only 11 years old. He was not supposed to punch that hard and I remember saying, 'God has given us a gift,'" Rigoberto said on HBO's 24/7.
Fresh off a lopsided win against countryman Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (a fight where he failed to deliver a knockout despite abusing his opponent for 12 rounds), Canelo is eager to put on a show for the fans and fight a man who can actually test his mettle.
Only a few weeks removed from the Mayweather-McGregor circus that captivated the world's attention, this is the fight the boxing community's been waiting for all year; the real fight. Two men who have dedicated their whole lives to boxing finally meeting in the ring; trial by combat. GGG and Canelo both enter as champions, but one will emerge a legend.


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Americana Highway #88 - August 27, 2006
Hear that HEMI roar! Yes, we're back once again this week with more categories and more nominees in the 2006 Americana Highway HEMI Awards. This week you'll hear the nominees for Favorite Cover Song, Favorite Special Event Recording and Favorite Gospel Performance.
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- I Gotta Get Drunk by The Little Willies
- Brand New Key by Robinella
- Country Boy by Lost & Found
- Dreaming by Amy Speace
- A Legend In My Time by Johnny Cash
- Jackson by Reagan Boggs & Scott Miller
- She's Got You by Red Molly
- Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me by Blaine Larsen
- Ruanway Train by Darcy Lynne Ward
- House Of The Rising Sun by Shawn Mullins
- The Auctioneer by Steve Goodman
- I Got A Woman by The Gibson Brothers
- Constant Reminder by Jay Clark & Robinella
- Old Glory by Toby Keith & Jerry Lee Lewis
- Back In Love Again by Jerry Douglas & Alison Krauss
- Politcally Uncorrect by Gretchen Wilson & Merle Haggard
- Name On The Wall by Doug Spartz & Todd Fritsch
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In addition to offering flights from commercial airlines, the Elmira Corning Regional Airport also offers a host of general aviation services, housed in a separate terminals, and operated by Atlantic Aviation - ELM and Premier Aviation. Contact them for services such as fueling, landing fees and hangar space for all non-commercial carriers, charters and private aircraft.
Atlantic Aviation Elmira
3 Progressive Drive
Horseheads, NY 14845
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236 Sing Sing Road
Horseheads, New York 14845
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FirstAIR CHARTER offers an array of aircraft suited for any charter need. One call and your on your way. No hassles. No long security lines. Privacy.
Learning to fly is a serious undertaking and requires a commitment of time and money. At FirstAIR Bradford Inc. we believe that a prospective pilot should have a plan of attack for receiving a pilots license. Such plans may include a career in aviation, a business purpose allowing for convenience, fun and flexible scheduling or for pleasure purposes with an eye towards sightseeing or weekend getaways.
As with any avocation it is important that you be proficient in order to obtain the proper level of comfort and safety in your flying. To maintain proficient flying skills we believe a pilot should strive to fly 100 hours per year (8 hours per month). This level of flying will build your confidence and allow you to build time and experience towards advanced ratings.
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Stockholm Metro
Stockholm Metro is operated by MTR Tunnelbanan AB, a 100% owned subsidiary of MTR Nordic AB, which is wholly owned by MTR Corporation.
The Stockholm metro system is owned by the Stockholm County Council through Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (Stockholm Public Transport). On 2 November 2009, MTR Tunnelbanan AB took over the operation of Stockholm Metro under an 8-year operation and maintenance concession. On 8 September 2015, Stockholm County Council extended the concession for a further six years, covering the period from 2017 to 2023. The system comprises of 3 lines with a total length of 108 km and has 100 stations, of which 47 are underground.
The maintenance of the rolling stock is taken up by MTR Tech AB, a 100% owned subsidiary of MTR Nordic AB.
For more information about Stockholm Metro, MTR Tunnelbanan AB and MTR Tech AB, please visit http://www.mtrnordic.se.


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You're invited to one of the most elegant and beautiful parties this year with Sharyn Sowell's Garden Party available now on Sizzix.com! This collection is full of life and floral gorgeousness, with intricate designs, gatefold cards, baskets, and birds. We may not have a green thumb, but we know we're going to LOVE making with Sharyn's Garden Party collection!
We aren't sure where we want to start making with this collection, from the lovely silverware holders, to the pretty baskets and breathtaking invitations, all we can see is an elegant party waiting to be created! We're still in disbelief with these dies, beautifully capturing Sharyn's love of detail in nature: the folds in leaves, the curls of vines, and the petals of flowers and roses. We can't wait to share this amazing collection with you; we know you'll be just as awe struck and inspired as we are!
We can't get over how incredible and amazingly beautiful Sharyn's new intricate dies are, like the Rose Lace Gatefold Card. Perfect for invitations, or a bridal card, or even to use as a place setting, this die looks so simple but packs some HUGE results when die-cutting. We love the detail of the leaves and roses to create a lace-like effect, reminding us of Sharyn's love of using scissors to create intricate art. Now, we too can create intricate art!
Sharyn thought of everything with her Garden Party collection! We love her Rose Lace Wine Stem Name Label, which fits perfectly around the base of a wine glass, adding a beautiful personalized touch and some floral flair to your table setting. These Rose Border Table Tents take label settings to the next level, incorporating the Rose Border thinlit, and both the Diamond & Circles and Lattice #4 embossing folders. Whether you're setting out place settings, or letting people know which container has Iced Tea or Sweetened Tea, this combination creates a gorgeous make that perfectly compliments your party (or Garden Party) theme. Completeing that theme, is the Scallop Utensil Wrapper, simply and perfectly creating a little pocket for a napkin and utensils.
We were in awe over Sharyn's Garden Tea Party that she threw two weeks ago, inviting all of us to see and share in her soirée on both Facebook and Instagram- showcasing her new Garden Party collection. We fell in love with her gorgeous invitations, complete with watercolor and calligraphy, to her tree decor as well as her place settings. She brought to life the elegant and beautiful party we had been dreaming about using her new collection, making us all the more excited that it's finally here on Sizzix.com!
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We spent 9.9 hours reading reviews from experts and users. In summary, this is what basketball players think:
8 reasons to buy
- The majority of users feel that the Harden Vol. 2 has one of the most comfortable upper and cushioning setups on the market. The neoprene sockliner and the Boost foam in the midsole bring another level of comfort.
- No matter how long they played in the shoe, a lot of the reviewers do not experience any joint pains because of the thickness of the Boost, which is rightfully carried over to the sufficiently hyped Adidas Harden Vol 3.
- Most buyers are happy that the cushion is firmer at the forefoot.
- Some wearers confirm that the Forgefiber technology in the forefoot really makes the Harden Vol. 2 quite durable. A couple of expert reviewers, for example, share that they still didn't see any wear and tear on the Adidas sneakers even after five months.
- The adjustable lacing system on the Vol. 2's upper can adapt to the user's foot no matter how wide or narrow it is.
- Because of the wide midsole base, many feel that the Adidas Harden Vol. 2 is a very stable shoe.
- The fit on the Vol. 2 is an upgrade from the previous Harden shoes as the neoprene liner in this shoe is reportedly as snug as a wetsuit.
- A number of users remark that the customizable lacing system works really well in locking the foot down. In fact, it locks down too well that a few ballers had to loosen their laces to relieve some lace pressure.
4 reasons not to buy
- Several testers agree that they reap the benefits of the Vol. 2's traction only when they play on very clean courts.
- Most reviewers say that the outsole rubber is not very pliable and does not make any reassuring squeaky noise.
- Some players do not like the shoe's external heel cup. A few testers feel that it made the shoe feel clunky and look "alien-like."
- Many reviewers say that the shoe feels tight at the midfoot because of the elastic band. One player shares that he experiences pinching in that area.
Bottom line
Although some are disappointed with the Adidas Harden Vol. 2's traction, it still is a solid performance basketball shoe. The shoe is heavier than its predecessor. However, it offers premium cushioning that protects bigger players from impact while remaining responsive at the forefoot for guards.
Expert Reviews
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89 / 100 based on 18 expert reviews
The traction worked for me. The cushion worked for me. The support was enough for me. The fit... Okay, the fit does need a little bit of work. But the lockdown worked for me. Everything about the sneaker it just worked.
Its a really good shoe with the traction and the cushioning.
Overall I feel that Adidas improved everything on the V2.
Get these. These are amazing, feels super nice and we really enjoyed playing in these.
Overall, even with the differences from the Harden Vol. 1, I feel that the Harden Vol. 2 is still a step up over its predecessor. It would be a bonus if Adidas could add on some premium materials and, as usual, Continental rubber. All that said, compared to the other Adidas models of this season (Crazy Explosive 2017, D Rose 8 and Dame 4), the Harden Vol. 2 would have to be my favourite given it's overall makeup and what it brings performance wise.
I would love to say that the Vol.2 was a better overall performer than its predecessor, but that delicate traction is what holds me back from saying it.
The Adidas Harden Vol. 2 is built around James Harden's main moves such as the Euro-step, Step-back, and Jab-step. Forefoot containment, secure lockdown, and plush cushioning are all addressed by the shoe's thick Boost, ForgeFiber mesh, and adaptive lacing system.
Cushion. Contrary to Harden's first shoe the Vol. 1, the second signature model goes the opposite direction and implements the thickest Boost cushioning on an Adidas basketball shoe. Responsiveness is retained, however, as the cushion is partially caged at the lateral side of the forefoot. The midsole is noticeably wider than the shoe's upper, providing a stable base for the foot and ultimately enhancing foot containment.
Traction. The random-looking fractal pattern on the outsole is similar to what is seen on the Harden Vol. 1. For the shoe's designer Rashad Williams, however, the pattern isn't actually random. He shares in an interview that, "as you get to the smaller clusters, that is where James puts the most pressure on his foot." Hence, the pattern is inferred based on gathered data about Harden's foot and playing style.
The outsole's traction pattern extends to the shoe's external heel counter. Its grooves, however, are not very deep. Probably, it will not last long if used outdoors.
Length and Width. Although the Adidas Harden Vol. 2 fits true to size, the shoe feels narrow at the midfoot due to the elastic band in that area. This, however, will eventually stretch after breaking in. Thus, it is recommended to stick with your standard Adidas basketball shoe size.
Lockdown. The shoe has an adaptable lacing system that is similar to the Adidas Dame 3's. The laces are anchored on molded synthetic materials that also serve as the shoe's supportive side panels.
The Vol. 2's full cleatie upper adds to the total lockdown of the shoe, while an elastic band at the midfoot allows the shoe to have a tighter fit.
The Adidas Harden Vol. 2's upper has an internal neoprene and mesh cleatie. This material provides flexibility and helps hold the foot in place.
Another layer of materials cover the shoe's internal cleatie. At the midfoot are polyurethane side panels that add support to the heel. At the forefoot is a type of mesh that is stitched alternately with a thread called ForgeFiber. These threads are coated with TPU and are stitched to the mesh in such a way that they provide support and flexibility only in targeted areas, significantly reducing the shoe's weight.
The stitched mesh on the forefoot acts like the shroud on the Vol. 1, containing the foot during quick cuts or movements. The mesh tongue gives the shoe breathability and ventilation.
A thick Boost foam is the cushion used in the midsole. A TPU shank plate is embedded in between the outsole and the midsole for torsional support. Lastly, solid rubber is what makes up the Vol. 2's outsole, which extends to the heel and acts as the shoe's external heel cup.
James Harden's second signature shoe was released during the NBA All-Star 2018 Weekend. The Adidas Harden Vol. 2 is a low-top that has the Adidas Equipment logo stamped on the heel, while the Three Stripes are printed on the lateral side of the forefoot. James Harden's logo is prominently displayed on the tongue.
Three colorways were released during the Harden Vol. 2's global launch. These were the "California Dreamin'", "Ignite", and "Vision." Adidas, later on, released several other colorways. Below are some of the ones available:
- Navy Green/Orange/Black/White
- Burgundy/White
- Burgundy/White/Light Gray
- Burgundy/Yellow/Black/White
- Mystery Ink/Ftwr White/Blue Tint
- White/Red
- White/Red/Charcoal
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Bred
The Bred colorway is simply a prominent combination of black and red. It is a common color scheme for Michael Jordan's signature line. James Harden comes up with his own Bred scheme for the Vol. 2s. With a predominantly black upper, these Harden basketball shoes also feature red detailing and a yellow Harden logo.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 California Dreamin'
The "California Dreamin'" colorway is one of the three colorways that James Harden's second signature shoes are released in. It comes in peach, teal, and lavender to represent Harden's love for the City of Angels.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Concrete
Dominating the court by literally grounding his opponents, Los Angeles Clippers' Wesley Johnson is an example, seems like a normal day for The Beard. The "Concrete" colorway celebrates this in a gray on gray ensemble.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Ignite
The "Ignite" colorway represents Harden's ability to drive the Houston Rockets to that coveted championship title. This colorway comes with a maroon and burgundy upper.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Imma Be A Star
Also a featured color of James Harden's Vol. 1, the "Imma Be A Star" colorway is a symbol of the Beard's fulfilled promise to his mother. He once wrote to her through a refrigerator note, "Could u wake me up at 7:00 and could u leave me a couple of dollars. P.S. Keep this paper. Imma be a star."
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 MVP
Bagging the 2017-2018 NBA Most Valuable Player award is a cause for a huge celebration for James Harden. Together with the newly crowned MVP, Adidas released a pack of Harden signature kicks in a special MVP colorway. The Vol. 2 is part of this collection, and it is outfitted in black, gold, and blue hues.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Pioneer
Another colorway that was also applied to the previous model, the "Pioneer" rendition has the upper bathed in different shades of red. Balancing it out is the white midsole and the light gray outsole.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Traffic Jam
James Harden can go to anywhere he needs on the court regardless of the traffic, most especially when he goes for a score. The "Traffic Jam" colorway pays tribute to his unique offense abilities in a black, gray, and white upper. Harden debuted this colorway in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2018.
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Vision
The "Vision" colorway comes in shades of teal, blue, red, orange, and yellow. This color scheme represents the NBA player's Audubon Middle School in LA where he developed the vision of becoming who he is today.


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The Sandberg California VM4 MN Greenburst Satin is an electric bass with variable pick-up equipment and active electronics with an extensive sound spectrum for all musical directions, while the classical construction with Ash body and screwed Maple neck offers a high playing comfort.
Classically Constructed
For the construction of the California VM4 Greenburst Satin the Brunswick bass builders rely on proven ingredients and produce the instrument body from Ash and the neck from Maple with a Maple fingerboard. In combination with the six-fold screwing of the body, the traditional woods deliver a resonant basic sound, which offers the perfect basis for grooving riffs and crisp slaps with agile attack. The comfortable "C" profile of the neck ensures soft playability of the entire bass guitar, while large block inlays facilitate orientation between the 22 frets.
Sandberg Pick-Ups & Active Electronics
The California VM4 MN Greenburst is equipped with Sandberg pick-ups, with which the bass covers a wide range of sounds. The Sandberg Split Coil in the middle position has fat pole pieces with a slightly compressed sound, whose powerful bass foundation and high transparency present every groove with noble articulation. In contrast, the Sandberg Power Humbucker on the bridge delivers an aggressive sound that makes every note played noticeable with dry punch. An active 2-band tone control is also available to further adjust the sound.
Sandberg Hardware
High-quality Sandberg hardware completes the equipment of the California VM4 MN Greenburst Satin. The solidly built Sandberg Bridge 4 contributes significantly to the even sustain of the electric bass and also guarantees perfect intonation and string position due to the three-dimensional adjustability. At the top plate the strings are led over a zero fret to the smooth running Sandberg Machine Heads, which allow a precise and reliable tuning for electric bass playing over extended periods.
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Sprinkling of film star dust at open day at Limerick's Glin Castle
Glin Castle and Gardens will be open to members of the public for one day only at the end of the month
GLIN Castle and Gardens will be open to members of the public for one day only at the end of the month.
But visitors are likely to get more than a tour and a cup of tea as film and TV star Dominic West and his wife Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter of the late Knight of Glin, are expected to be in residence on the day.
The couple have been developing projects for the castle since it was taken off the market over a year ago.
A number of specialist, high-end food and artistic weekends have been held there and more recently it has been rented in its entirety by holidaymakers from abroad.
But the strong ties between the Castle and the town continue with the open day, which has proven to be a top fundraiser for the Glin Development Association, said John Anthony Culhane, chairman of the association.
"The Castle visits will begin at mid-day on Sunday, July 29, and will continue until 6pm," he explained adding that admission will be €10 per person. Refreshments will be available and a raffle will also be held.
All monies will be used to develop an interpretative and visitor centre in the library building, formerly the Garda barracks. An application for funding has also been made to the Town and Village Renewal scheme.
Meanwhile, Glin Development Association is preparing to launch a new vision for the future of the town.
The Glin Public Realm and Tourism Plan was commissioned by Limerick City and County Council in partnership with the Development Association at the end of 2016 and was carried out in consultation with local groups and individuals.
"It is intended to provide a blueprint for future development in the town," Mr Culhane said.
"It sets out a series of actions from nine different projects. The projects vary in size and complexity. Some, we hope can be delivered in the short-term but others are likely to take longer. It all depends on funds in the end."
Cllr John Sheahan also stressed that funding was critical if the public realm plan is to become a reality.
"Launching the plan is a good first step," he said. "It is a vision of what we want to do in the next ten years. Our hope is that having the plan in place will help open the doors to future funding. That is the whole point of doing this. Because where you have a plan and a vision, and all the statutory requirements, you are in a good place to apply for funds."
Most of the nine projects identified have to do with a facelift for Glin and involve a new-look square, improved approaches to the town and to Church St as well as to the pier. A special section deals with enhancing tourism.
The Public Realm and Tourism Plan will be launched in the library in Glin at 7.30pm on Saturday, July 28. All are welcome to attend and a warm welcome is extended to those who want to take part in the Glin Castle Open Day on Sunday, July 29.


text: By Markgran (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia CommonsWe're all familiar with the procedure of cupping (who could forget this video?), but did you know that you can do something similar from the comfort of your own home? We spotted the Bellabaci Cup for Cellulite on OpenSky curator Sophie Uliano's page, and we just had to know more… The effects of the Bellabaci Cup are similar to those that can be achieved at a traditional cupping session. For example, massaging areas of your body with the cup can help relieve muscle soreness, joint pain, and decrease cellulite (by increasing circulation, for example). It also helps maintain the skin's elasticity, breaks up fat pockets, and eliminates toxins from muscles. The best way to use it is with massage oils or cream to help the cups move along skin more smoothly. According to the website, all you need is 8 minutes a day to decrease pain and cellulite. This specific kit comes with a soft cup to start and use on more sensitive areas like the stomach – and a harder cup for other areas like your back, which you can gradually work your way up to. People swear by the Chinese method of cupping – so would you try this out on yourself?! Let us know.


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PITTSBURGH, PA—October 15, 2015—Local business owners Whitney and Mary Jo Hayes, along with their staff at the Pittsburgh Kid to Kid store, were honored this month with the Kid to Kid Store of the Month award. Through this award, the Kid to Kid franchise recognizes outstanding achievement exhibited by one of its 112 locations across the United States, Canada, and Portugal. Although the Pittsburgh Kid to Kid has only been open for less than a year, it is already proving to be a great success for the community it serves.
When asked what factors contributed to the store's success, Whitney responded that first and foremost it has been "hard work." The Kid to Kid store in Pittsburgh buys an average of 459 gently used items each day from the community, paying its customers more than $20,000 on average each month for their children's clothes, baby equipment, toys, books, shoes, and maternity wear. The store then turns around and sells these items at up to 70% off of their original retail prices. By helping parents and grandparents recycle their outgrown kids stuff, Kid to Kid of Pittsburgh provides value both to those who sell and to those who shop for their growing kids as it reduces the amount of waste in the community.
Whitney and Mary Jo are creating a customer experience that is driving positive feedback from those they serve. One customer, upon first interacting with Whitney in the store, stated that she "could not have been nicer or more helpful." Another customer, after trying out the store for a few months, concluded, "I must say I have never been disappointed… I've bought over $600 worth of [clothes] for under $65." In addition, the Hayes have built a fantastic team. According to one customer, "The staff is so friendly, which makes the experience of shopping 10 times better… I don't think I can say one bad thing about this place!" The store's clientele is not failing to notice the store's key strengths in providing service and driving value.
To learn more about Kid to Kid of Pittsburgh, visit www.kidtokid.com/pittsburgh or find them on Facebook.


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Single Point Meditation Workshop March 3, Benton Center
A workshop on Single Point Mediation will be held at the LBCC Benton Center March 3.
Single point concentration meditation is a simple yet profoundly powerful practice using concentration to clear and focus the mind help the practitioner become calm and centered.
Learn to focus on an unchanging center point within to help relieve stress and improve physical and mental health.
Workshop meets Saturday, March 3 from 12 to 1:50 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $29.
For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu, email email@example.com or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.


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Christmas Wreath Making
If you are interested in making a traditional mossed Christmas door wreath, then this is a must do course. We demonstrate how to moss and dress your wreath with a large range of decorations, including fruit, fir cones, baubles, cinnamon sticks, ribbons and glitter, and then help you to dress your wreath in your own style. You'd be amazed at your inner creativity.
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Casas Caiadas
Casas Caiadas is a beautiful B&B with 5 bedrooms surrounded by waterways and a luscious landscape, located in the fascinating Alentejo region, about 1 hour from Lisbon.
The Alentejo is one of the last wild regions in Europe where you have kilometers and kilometers of nature and wilderness. The landscape here is just beautiful.
Villa Extramuros
This property offers easy COVID-19 cancellation terms.
Your wonderful hosts Francois and Jean-Christophe are happy to help with great recommendations.
The generous rooms in the main house all have big terraces with beautiful vistas of the Alentejo landscape.
Relax and take a sundowner by the swimming-pool with views of olive trees and the fields, or book a massage on your private terrace.
You should try Alentejo's excellent cuisine and also visit some of the fantastic local wineries.
If you can ever find a reason to leave this incredible hotel, you will need a car to move around.
How would you describe Villa Extramuros in a nutshell?
Villa Extramuros is one of only a few modern small boutique hotels in Portugal, and maybe also Europe, with contemporary architecture as well as a cool spirit and design on the inside which is also surrounded by beautiful nature on the outside. It's a place where you can feel like you're at home but with the services of a small hotel.
What was your inspiration to open a small hotel in Portugal?
We wanted space, sun, and a place where it was possible to build a contemporary house in the middle of nature. The Alentejo is one of the last wild regions in Europe where you have kilometers and kilometers of nature and wilderness. The landscape here is just beautiful.
We completely fell in love with Portugal and we love to share our discoveries of local products with our holiday guests. The Alentejo has so much to offer – often guests will see things in the house that they like and we are always happy to let them know where they can find a certain kind of blanket, carpet, wine etc. We consider our role sharing with guests what we like about the region and this house.
How would you describe the architecture and style of Villa Extramuros?
The architecture of Villa Extramuros is minimalist and was inspired by the masters of the 20th century. However, our intention was also to reproduce very traditional characteristics of houses from the Mediterranean, so we let our architect recreate a modern interpretation of a Roman villa with a courtyard and different patios.
As for the interior design of the hotel, it is a mix of furniture and art that we have collected over the past 20 years with pieces from the last decade, but also pieces from the last century mixed with very contemporary pieces. And we are always adding new discoveries. It would be pretentious to say there is a particular style, though – it is our own mix that we created based on our taste.
What has been the biggest reward to you personally since you opened Villa Extramuros?
One of the best rewards is that we have holiday guests who return. The second would be all the nice discussions we have with many of our guests. They come to feel like friends. We never had expected such good relationships with our guests.
In terms of architecture, the rooms are more or less the same but the differences are in the views and the decoration. We've suspended parts of the concrete in the air to provide spacious terraces for the views. Both, our standard and superior rooms have terraces and the superior rooms have the most beautiful views.
Inside the hotel, there's a mix between minimalist architecture and pieces of decoration that bring a warm atmosphere. We wanted each room to be different from another in terms of design and furnishings and also work as much as possible with local materials like cork.
Our most popular room is probably room number 5 because there are two terraces, and the bathroom is big with a nice shower. There is a central bed with beautiful views of the countryside and the local village with its castle.
The 3 Standard Rooms at Villa Extramuros only differ in their orientation and views. Each room has a separate dressing room and a bathroom in Estremoz marble with a shower and natural light from the roof. The rooms have up to 60m2, including a 24 sqm private terrace and feature air-conditioning, heating, satellite TV with a large selection of international channels, Marshall Bluetooth sound system, AESOP amenities, complimentary Expresso coffee and tea, hair-dryer and sun chairs. Two of the rooms can be equipped with twin beds, with a communication door to a master bedroom (ideal for families).
The two Superior Rooms at Villa Extramuros benefit from a spectacular 250° view of the Arraiolos castle, the village and the countryside. They offer a total space of 80 sqm, with a 45 sqm sleeping space, a dressing-room and a large bathroom with heating floor and, in one of the rooms, a rain shower space in Estremoz marble. Plus 40m2 of private open-air spaces opened to the South/West and to the North with a view of the Castle. The rooms feature air-conditioning, heating, TV, DVD player, Marshall Bluetooth sound system, WiFi connection, complimentary Express coffee and tea, AESOP amenities, hair-dryer, and outdoor sunbeds and table.
The Cabanons are contemporary independent bungalows, located between olive trees and rocks at short distance from the main Villa (2 minutes walk). Full privacy and direct connection to the nature.
Inside the cork cubic structure, the 50 sqm Junior Suite offers a bedroom with king-size bed, a lounging area with a sofa/bed, a kitchenette for breakfast, a bathroom with walk-in shower opening on an outside patio, a large terrace with sun-beds and outdoor furniture.
The Suites are equipped with a new generation air-conditioning system (cooling or heated floor and ceiling), a fan, a dressing with safe, a Marshall sound system (but no TV), complimentary Expresso coffee and tea, micro-wave, fridge, and toaster. The bathroom covered with local tiles offers towel heater, electronic smart toilet, large shower with AESOP amenities, hair-dryer.
We offer a delicious breakfast every morning but we don't have a restaurant at Villa Extramuros. We consider it as an additional service if our guests want it. We are happy to serve a light lunch or snack during the day or dinner in the courtyard if we know in advance. But it's impossible to serve dinner to all the guests at the same time. We try to satisfy the guests so that everyone can enjoy that kind of service, but it's something we can only do with notice.
Our house is not very big, so we wanted to create spaces where holiday guests can mingle and spaces where they have their complete privacy. The courtyard and our lounge are perfect to have a drink and meet other guests. But if you prefer to be alone, there are different patios around the house, there is the swimming pool area and of course the garden. And our rooms all have large terraces (between 20 and 30 square meters), so you can relax in a vast space within nature in complete privacy. There is always enough space for anyone to relax alone or meet and talk to other guests.
We do have some guests who stay for a short holiday weekend just wanting to relax at the villa. But generally they explore the region. After all, there is so much to discover! We have met many interesting people in the area who offer horseback riding, nature walks, boat trips etc. You can explore small villages with an archaeologist or go wine tasting at some exceptional wineries. There are lot of activities to enjoy around here and we are always happy to help our guests and put them in touch with the right people.
The main highlight is the city of Evora. It's a very beautiful historic city with a lot of museums, churches and a very local atmosphere. It's not very crowded and the best way to discover the city is to just get lost in the little streets.
Another highlight is the Portuguese Atlantic coast with its incredibly beautiful beaches only 40 mins away. You can find yourself on a huge sandy beach with no one around. This is quite exceptional because generally when you go to a beach in the south of Europe, you're in the middle of a crowd.
Villa Extramuros is located in the town of Arraiolos, a small city north of Evora, the Capital of Alentejo. The landscape is incredibly beautiful. There are kilometers and kilometers of totally unspoiled Mediterranean landscape with olive trees, pines, oaks, and vineyards. Even in summer when the ground is burnt by the sun, the olive and oak trees remain green, which gives a very graphic look to the landscape.
And of course we also love the area for its architectural and historical richness and the fact that we are not far from the Atlantic Ocean with deserted sandy beaches as far as you can see.
Each season has its charm. Spring is just beautiful because of all the blossoming wild flowers. If you want prefer a quiet period and enjoy wine tasting, around October is perfect for that. September is a good month for mild weather and not too many people, but some people prefer May and June because the days are longer. Even in winter there can be a lot of sun and heat in this part of the Alentejo, letting you enjoy lunch on the terrace. It really depends on what you're looking for.
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Skinny Love
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to understand why people love a cappella. Heck, even for those of us who do actively enjoy it, it can be difficult to put into words why we enjoy this art form so. While we'll never have a truly comprehensive list of everything cool about a cappella, 200 Reasons to Love A Cappella is our best attempt at assembling a list of what makes it great.
Reason #181: Skinny Love
In 2014, The University of Michigan G-Men kicked off ICCA Finals. They didn't lead off with a barn burner or a big dance number, but rather with just one group member on stage to lead off on the solo to Bon Iver's "Skinny Love." When you talk about vulnerability and leaving your heart exposed, it just doesn't get much better from an aural or visual perspective than the pristine work on this lead, before the rest of the group came out to join him.
Soft, emotionally rich openers aren't for every group, every time, but this was a case of exactly the right group building exactly the right performance to stick out and command the audience's attention by making them all listen carefully and lean in a little closer to the masterpiece of a performance to follow.
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Blu-ray Review - Neon Bull
October 26, 2016
Neon Bull" is the second film I've seen this year from director Gabriel Mascaro ("August Winds" was recently issued on Blu-ray), and it appears he's already settled on a style, favoring stories that permit him screentime to take in settings and character behavior, gently pushing away any interest in drama. Mascaro is obviously gifted, but not inclusionary, keeping viewers at arm's length, serving them a feast for the eyes, but unable to find passion that would elevate his work to the feeling of soulful vibration he's clearly pursuing. Read the rest a Blu-ray.com


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Healthy Granola Five Waysbreakfast
Mornings can be hectic and we easily forget about breakfast, it results in a mid day crash. How do we avoid it? To prepare with this healthy granola inspired by Jamie Oliver. The healthy granola mix is amazingly fast and convenient. It's full of good for you ingredients and it is very versatile, you can use it either with your favourite yoghurt, plant based milk or add it to your green smoothie, maybe even a warm porridge, for the weekend lets do pancakes with it! Make a big batch that will last you for weeks and you'll never miss breakfast again.
- granola
- 5 cups/500 g rolled oats
- 1 cup/100 g mixed nuts (I've used almonds and hazelnuts)
- 1 cup/130 g mixed seeds (I've used chia, flax seeds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 cup/50 g desiccated coconut
- 1 cup/180 g dried fruit (either raisins, dates or apricots - you can also sub with 1/2 cup coconut sugar)
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder
- pinch salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon and vanilla powder
- 3 scoops protein powder (optional)
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the oats, desiccated coconut, nuts and seeds in your a roasting tray. Toss together and bake for 10-15 minutes, so it gets a beautiful aroma.
Meanwhile add dried fruit or coconut sugar, cacao, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and optional protein powder into the blender or food processor. Add the oats, nuts and seeds and blend into flour or powder like consistency. Store it in a large airtight jar.
Serve with
1. Coconut yoghurt or 2. Plant-based milk
4 Tbsp of healthy granola, coconut yoghurt or plant-based milk and seasonal fruit
3. Smoothie
2 Tbsp of healthy granola, 1/2 beetroot, handful of berries, 1 banana, 200 ml plant-based milk.
Blend, blend, blend and serve.
4. Porridge
1/2 cup/50 g of healthy granola, 1 cup/200 ml plant-based milk.
Heat in a pot until desired consistency.
5. Pancakes
4 Tbsp of healthy granola, 2 Tbsp Spelt flour, 1 egg or 1 banana (for a vegan version), 100 ml plant-based milk, 1/2 tsp baking powder.
Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl. Fry the batter in a pan on coconut oil. Serves two people.
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Half-Day Workshop
Saturday, May 16 (morning) @ The Terataii Centre, Singapore
For those short on time and high on work and life pressures, the workshop offers:
- easy ways to make important decisions with full focus
- quick ways to release stress and increase calmness
- techniques to get you into an important meeting focused and self-assured
- simple ways to stay calm even in the midst of a stressful situation.
To increase your sense of peace and happiness, you will also learn short meditation practices to do in the morning to set the tone for your day. Another brief practice late in the evening can help you let go of the day and have deep, restful sleep to fully re-charge your batteries. Do as much or as little meditation as you like - go at your own pace.
Cost: SGD 150 per person
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My vision for the blog is not only to talk about Mt. Pleasant and our store but the Made in Tenn products we sell in our store. I don't want to just tell you a bunch of information about how great the products are (even though they are) but to tell you about the people, the family, the vision, and/or the history of the company. Most are small businesses and many are family run. Learning about who is behind the vision and operations of the company is fascinating to me and I hope it will interest you as well.
For my first Made in Tenn product blog I thought it would be fitting to post about a company and product that we carry in the store that's not only a Made in Tenn product but a Made in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn product. How cool is that!! Did you even know we had one?
Let me introduce you to McKinley Thomason, President of Doug Jeffords / J.M. Thomason Seasonings company. When we opened the store in November 2017, I was already carrying the seasonings from J. M. Thomason; a very popular item in the store. It was exciting news for me and the City of Mt. Pleasant finding out the company was moving to our small town. It would not only create new jobs but bring a new industry. Prior to the company physically relocating to Mt. Pleasant, McKinley stopped in the store to introduce himself as he knew we carried his products and has since delivered a few orders; such a nice guy. 🙂
It all started with the Doug Jeffords Company back in 1961. McKinley's father, John Mack Thomason was a salesman for the Doug Jeffords Company, a company providing quality seasonings, spices and custom blends for the southeastern states. In the early 80's, John Thomason purchased half the Jefford's company and later bought the remaining half. Today it remains a family owned and operated company. Doug Jeffords Co has been selling their seasonings to chefs and restaurants for more than half a century.
McKinley's father passed away in 2005 but the family has continued to follow his vision for the company. Then in 2013 McKinley launched the J.M. Thomason seasonings for retail named after his father. He created nine seasonings for home cooks using natural, quality ingredients. The tins they come in were designed by a local artist and are cool enough to give to someone as a gift. Which by the way many people who purchase them do give as a gift as well as using them for their own grilling, baking, sautéing etc. There truly is a seasoning blend for everyone to enjoy.
In addition to naming the retail seasonings after his father, Doug Jeffords Company also gives a percentage of profits from the J.M. Thomason seasonings to a non-profit organization called Heifer International. Their focus is on Working with communities to end world hunger and poverty and care for the Earth.
In 1989 his father moved operations to a 12,000 square foot building in Cool Springs where they remained until 2018. They were outgrowing the space, hence the reason for looking at other options. In March 2018 – the Doug Jeffords Company moved to a 77,000 square foot facility in the Cherry Glen Industrial Park in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.
When asked why they chose to move operations and how things are going since being in their new place, McKinley said, "We made the move to Mt. Pleasant to expand our production capabilities and provide our customers with a higher level of service. Since the move we have grown for the past two months and are looking forward to years of being a part of the Mount Pleasant business community."
If you haven't an opportunity to try their spice blends, I highly recommend stopping in our store and checking out all nine seasonings. We have 'smelling jars' so you can decide which one you would like to try by first smelling the aroma before purchasing.
Thank you McKinley and Doug Jeffords Company for choosing Mt. Pleasant for your business operations.
Until next time 🙂 Angela


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Island Hopping in the Cyclades - Details
€1280 Low Season (Single Supplement: €140)
€1450 High Season (Single Supplement: €190)
*Low Season: May - June, September
*High Season: July - August
€1280 Low Season (Single Supplement: €140)
€1450 High Season (Single Supplement: €190)
*Low Season: May - June, September
*High Season: July - August
Price Includes: 9 nights in double room in Bed and breakfast basis, 9 dinners, trekking activities as mentioned in the program, all transport throughout the trip according to the program (busses and/or taxis depending on group size, all boat transfers to the islands and all transfers from/to the port to/from the hotels on the islands), baggage transport, services of the tour leader - guide, visit to Delos Island on an organized tour, personal accident insurance, VAT.
Not Included: Transport to and from Greece, transfers from Athens Airport to the hotel, transfer from hotel to Santorini airport, personal expenses, lunches, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, entrance fees in Museums and other sites of interest, anything not mentioned above.
Insurance: Everyone participating in any of Cretan Adventures events/activities is covered by personal insurance through AIG Europe Limited. In case a participant is already covered by their insurance under better conditions for the chosen activities and is unwilling to be covered by AIG Europe Limited, they must notify in paper the above to Cretan Adventures one day before the event (excluding weekends or holidays), the latest.
Cretan Adventures is not responsible for any accidents or mishaps directly or indirectly related to the tour.
Period: May - September 2014
Transport: We travel by by buses and/or taxis depending on group size and by boat to the islands.
NOTE: for the boat transfers, our priority is to book high speed ferries but as ferry schedules vary according to weather conditions, this may alter
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast Basis 3* hotels (all with private facilities). The trip prices are based on double occupancy.
Food: Every day we have breakfast in the hotels and dinner at a local tavern. (Vegetarians are welcomed on the trips)
Group Size: 6-16 participants.
Activity Level: Grade B. The hikes offer a moderate trek with a maximum of 6 hours walk on on a mixture of dirt tracks and well constructed stone mule paths. Our trips are designed for active people who enjoy trekking, even going up steep hills. We expect participants to be in good physical condition. We typically walk along either dirt roads or stony footpaths, some of which can be irregular underfoot. In Santorini there are some optional short stretches of footpath, which, although not dangerous, may be uncomfortable for vertigo-sufferers. On the coast we also walk on sand and shingle for short stretches. Some days involve altitude gains of 500m. A stick may be useful (not provided).
Participants should be in good physical condition with a bit of experience.
Equipment: Daypack (approx. 25-35lt), trekking shoes, mountain clothing (waterproof wind jacket, polar fleece sweater etc.) water bottle, hat, sun cream, sun glasses, swimming suit, casual clothing.
Note on Itineraries: Please bear in mind that the itinerary can be altered for numerous reasons beyond our control (e.g. harsh weather, trail conditions) to ensure the safety and the well being of the group. The final hiking selection is left up to the trip leader.
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After two games of struggling at the plate, the Amarillo Sox broke out offensively just in time Wednesday night.
The Sox scored seven runs in the last two innings to break a tie and beat the Fort Worth Cats, 12-7, in Fort Worth.
Amarillo's offensive outburst came after the Sox (23-21) split their first two games in the road series by identical 3-0 scores, and the win guarantees they'll get out of Fort Worth this evening with no worse than a series split.
Amarillo, which is two games above .500 for the second time this season, took a 5-2 lead with four runs in the top of the sixth, sparked by Van Pope's three-run home run. But Fort Worth tied it 5-5 on Trent Lockwood's three-run double off Travis Lawler in the bottom of the seventh.
However, the Sox took the lead for good with four runs in the top of the eighth, as Lee Cruz started the scoring with a two-run single. Amarillo scored three runs in the top of the ninth for a 12-5 lead.
Five Sox had at least two hits each. Pope had two hits and four RBIs. Cruz had three hits and drove in three runs.
Despite the rocky seventh inning, Lawler (3-2) picked up the victory.
Sox 12, Cats 7
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Travis Lawler, Austin Chambliss (8), Pat Overholt (9) and Kevin Butler. Tyler Seaman, Phillip Bartleski (6), Tim Haines (8), Griffin Bailey (8), Will Calhoun (9) and Johnathan Moore. W-Lawler 3-2. L-Haines 0-1. 2B-Amarillo: Cyle Hankerd. Fort Worth: Jeremy Sauceda, Trent Lockwood, Calhoun. HR-Amarillo: Van Pope.


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|April 02, 2014
TCEB Propels Thailand's Exhibition Industry As Platform To Drive ASEAN Success
|The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, today unveiled the 2014 exhibition industry strategy, which showcases the strength of Thailand as a leader of the international exhibition industry in ASEAN. TCEB highlighted three key success factors including the winning of 'New Shows' to Thailand, successful 'Joint Ventures' between Thailand's MICE entrepreneurs and renowned international exhibition organisers, and the establishment of international players looking into using Thailand as a springboard to ASEAN. The bureau is driving the exhibition industry under the three-year exhibition industry roadmap by playing three key roles, including as 'Connector/Facilitator' by establishing connections and providing support for the private sector to enable unbounded business opportunities, as 'Marketer/Partner' by developing international marketing campaigns as well as helping to accommodate business needs, and as 'Creator/Initiator' by identifying and winning new exhibition business opportunities into Thailand. According to the exhibition industry's strategy in 2014, TCEB will focus on its role as Marketer/Partner to further penetrate new markets and create awareness while working closely with partners to accelerate the number of MICE visitors to international exhibitions in Thailand.
Underlining the achievements of Thailand's exhibition industry, TCEB will focus on multiplying success by winning 'New Shows' to host in Thailand, especially those industries that are in demand by ASEAN including the Health and Beauty Industry (Beyond Beauty ASEAN 2014, Cosmobeaute 2014 and Cosmex 2014); the Transportation and Automobile Industry (Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Tuning Trade Fair - AAITF, and Smart Rail Congress & Expo 2014); and Other industries (Pulier Asia Pacific 2014, International, Security & Safety Expo & Forum 2014 and Pharmex Asia 2014).
Furthermore, as Connector/Initiator, TCEB will emphasize the strength of business opportunities in Thailand as a springboard into success in the AEC. The bureau also supports joint ventures between Thailand's exhibition organisers and foreign corporations specialising in various industries. The rapport reflects the reputation of Thailand's international exhibition industry, which is attractive to international MICE operators looking into expanding their success towards the AEC. For instance, the joint venture between Kavin Intertrade Co., Ltd., a Thai exhibition organiser, and Diversified Communications Asia, one of the world's leading exhibition organisers from the USA specialising in the food industry, which will join forces to upgrade the Thailand Franchise and Business Opportunities (TFBO) and Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services (TRAFS) shows. In addition, there is also the collaboration between Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd., the organiser of 'Motor Expo', and Tarsus Group to bring the Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Tuning Trade Fair (AAITF) to co-locate with the Thailand International Motor Expo 2014. This coordination will heighten the reputation of Motor Expo as a comprehensive exhibition for vehicle and automobile accessories in Southeast Asia.
Thailand's international exhibition industry continues to outperform in 2014, thanks to the establishment of renowned international players in the Thai market, as a regional hub to facilitate exhibitions in ASEAN's emerging industries. These movements will elevate Thailand's international exhibition industry with unrivalled competitive advantages in the world market. By hosting high-quality international exhibitions, Thailand will see the expansion of international exhibitions under new profiles, fulfilling industry potential throughout the exhibition ecosystem, from upstream to downstream.
Mr Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, president of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, disclosed that, "The trend of joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions as well as strategic partnerships in the exhibition industry from Europe and the USA are rising, in accordance with rapidly growing demand for business opportunities in ASEAN. Thailand must move fast to enhance its marketing strategy in order to remain the leader of ASEAN's international exhibition industry. By highlighting the benefits of investing in the exhibition industry in Thailand, which include our strategic location at the heart of ASEAN, the readiness of our transportation system and infrastructure connecting the whole of ASEAN and the strength of the country's key industries, international exhibitions held in Thailand will also become regional exhibitions. TCEB is confident that Thailand will be able to attract eight new exhibitions into the country while upgrading 32 existing exhibitions towards high industry calibre, from a total of 83 -- 85 exhibitions in 2014."
TCEB also places importance on direct marketing via digital media, which the bureau believes is a crucial communications tool to directly promote Thailand's international exhibition industry to target groups. The direct marketing activities include the development of the iFair application for smartphone users designed to provide information on international exhibitions held in Thailand, online communications through TCEB's newly launched website, www.businesseventsthailand.com, and TCEB's Social Media touch points, as well as the bureau's online monthly magazine providing regular updates about Thailand's international exhibition industry.
In 2013, Thailand's international exhibition industry attracted 191,319 MICE travellers who generated 14,524 million baht for the Thai economy. In 2014, TCEB expects the number of MICE travellers for the international exhibition segment will grow to 181,200 travellers, representing a 5 per cent increase from the previous year's target, while revenue will grow by 10 per cent from the previous year's target to 15,400 million baht in total revenue. TCEB strongly believes that the exhibition industry will be an essential element to help drive the Thai MICE industry to reach its overall 2014 target of 987,000 MICE travellers and 96,900 million baht in total revenue.


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Level Surfaces and Quadratic Surfaces
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Let , , and be nonzero constants. We plot level surfaces for quadratic functions in three variables, which give some well-known quadratic surfaces:[more]
⋄ gives ellipsoids; when , this is a sphere centered at the origin of radius .
⋄ or give elliptical cylinders with symmetry axes along the axis and axis, corresponding to and .
⋄ gives elliptic paraboloids, opening up or down as or .
⋄ and , with , give elliptic cones. For , the level surfaces are hyperboloids of one sheet.
⋄ () and () give hyperboloids of two sheets.[less]
Contributed by: Ana Moura Santos and João Pedro Pargana (Instituto Superior Técnico) (March 2011)
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In my feedback for assignment five, my tutor suggested that I include some of my kusudama research on my blog.
Zauberwelt der Mineralien (Magical World of Minerals)
After receiving my feedback for assignment four, I spent a lot of time thinking about how I could best present my finished kusudama in an academic-style book. It was at this time, that I found a 1970s mineralogy book in a local second-hand bookshop.
Assignment 4: Response to tutor feedback
My feedback for assignment four was given over the telephone and then followed up by a brief written report. I have never received telephone feedback on one of my assignments before but I found the process really useful.
Assignment 4: Digital identities 1
For this project, I wanted to communicate something about my own digital identity. This autobiographical project is intended to show the fragmentary and secretive nature of my online persona.
Assignment 4: planning
As I have been nearing the end of section four, I have been spending a lot more time thinking about my final project for the Digital Image and Culture course. Assignments four and five require me to "develop a project around the theme of identity within the current digital climate".


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Hey, my name is Kayla aka NeonCake13. I am applying for the Creative Server. I've been playing on muttsworld for for nearly 5 years. When I first joined I was really amazed at what a welcoming community Muttsworld was and still is. Initially I hope to make Muttsworld even more friendly and accepting to new players.
I am currently a freshman in college. I love being able to help other people as I am studying in the medical field for that reason . I was previously moderator on l2d and I stepped down due to inactivity because of varsity sports in High School. Now that I am no longer in those sports I have some more free time.
I know a lot of the players pretty well and I learn things fairly quick. I'm also good with communication and I'm dedicated to the things I do. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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