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The 9 Best Diets for Sustainable Weight Loss
Last Updated on December 30, 2021
Medically Reviewed by Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD
Want to lose weight? There are hundreds of possible diets out there you can follow, but which ones are sustainable long-term?
If you’ve ever followed a weight loss plan, you’ve probably noticed that the hardest part is keeping the weight off.
If you’re tired of your weight loss slowing down after a few months or the fact that it creeps back up once you quit the diet, you’re not alone.
Many popular weight-loss plans are designed to produce quick weight-loss results to reel you in but set you up for failure in the long term.
With many popular fad diets, an initial rapid weight loss often occurs that is very motivating. But after the first few months, the weight loss commonly stops.
This can leave you wondering what you’re doing wrong. It also can be frustrating when you feel like you’re starting to regain the weight back that you worked so hard to lose.
But there is good news. Research shows that approximately 20% of the population is successful at long-term weight-loss maintenance. This is defined as losing at least 10% of their body weight, and maintaining that loss, for at least a year. (1)
For sustainable weight loss, both diet and exercise are important factors. However, your diet patterns play an even larger role in your success.
With so many diet programs claiming to be the magic bullet, how do you pick the best diet for you?
While there is no one perfect diet for everyone, certain eating patterns have been shown to be more sustainable.
When it comes to the best long-term diet, practicing certain eating patterns, rather than a strict diet, is most effective.
Here we break down the top 9 diet patterns for sustainable weight loss.
The Mediterranean diet is based on foods from the Mediterranean regions of Europe.
This healthy eating plan is designed to reduce the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases and was not originally marketed as a way to produce weight loss.
However, a 2011 meta-analysis showed that not only is it incredibly healthy, it could also be an effective weight loss plan. (2)
The Mediterranean diet is based primarily on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, legumes, whole grains, fish, seafood, and extra-virgin olive oil. Red meat and dairy are used sparingly.
Many of the foods eaten regularly on this diet are highly nutritious. They are also anti-inflammatory, high in fiber, and low in saturated fat.
Fiber increases satiety, which can aid in weight loss. In fact, studies show that increased fiber intake is associated with lower body weight. (3)
This makes sense because if you feel satiated with your meals, you will be less likely to overeat and veer off track with your habits.
The Mediterranean Diet plan also limits high-fat meats and dairy, which are high in calories and may increase inflammation in the body. (4)
Chronic inflammation may increase the risk of several diseases, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, both of which may make it more difficult to lose weight.
While this is probably one of the best diets to lose weight, practicing portion control is still needed.
Paying attention to the number of calories you are consuming will help ensure you match your own individual needs.
The Mediterranean diet is a good choice for anyone who wants to lose weight and improve their nutritional intake.
The DASH diet stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.”
This diet plan was originally designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension.
However, due to several components of the diet, it also has been seen to aid in weight loss.
A 2016 randomized controlled trial found that those who followed a DASH diet for 8 weeks saw greater improvements in both weight and BMI. (5)
The DASH diet emphasizes whole foods that are naturally lower in sodium, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
It is designed to be lower in salt, red meat, processed foods, added sugar, and saturated fat.
Too much sodium, or salt, in the diet, can increase the risk for obesity. Studies have shown that higher consumption of salt in the diet is associated with weight gain. The reason for this is likely twofold. (6)
First, foods high in sodium tend to be higher in calories and more processed, and sodium itself can cause fluid retention, making it harder to lose weight. (7)
If you’ve ever found yourself gaining weight in a short amount of time, it is possible sodium was to blame.
This is common after eating a lot of high sodium foods such as takeout or restaurant food, which can cause a temporary increase in water weight gain.
Not only is the DASH diet good for overall heart health, but it also is a sustainable weight loss program.
The DASH diet may be best for someone who wants to lose weight but also needs to cut back on their salt intake.
While mindful eating is not a specific diet program, it is a way of eating that can support sustainable weight loss.
Mindful eating is simply eating with awareness. It is a way of eating in which you are paying attention to your body and what it is telling you.
This can help you recognize the signs when you are physically hungry and when you are actually getting full.
You can follow any weight loss plan out there, but if you aren’t able to tune into your body, it won’t be easy to lose weight long-term.
This is because when life throws a curveball and throws you off course, it can be harder to stay on track towards your goals.
According to a 2018 research review, incorporating mindful eating into any weight-loss program provides additional benefits and helps prevent weight regain. (8)
Mindful eating is a good choice for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and learn the barriers getting in their way.
The flexitarian diet is a way of eating that focuses primarily on plant-based eating. However, it is more flexible than a traditional vegetarian diet because it allows meat from time to time.
This diet was coined by registered dietitian Dawn Jackson-Blatner, who created this way of eating to provide more flexibility for those following a plant-based lifestyle.
The flexitarian way of eating encourages a variety of healthy foods that are satisfying. It does not restrict anything completely, which lends to its appeal.
A 2016 research review investigated the benefits of a flexitarian diet specifically in women. They found that those following a flexitarian diet saw a decrease in body weight and a reduced risk of diabetes. (9)
They also saw improvements in blood pressure and their overall metabolic health.
The flexitarian diet is an effective weight-loss plan for women or for anyone who wants to enjoy all the health benefits of a plant-based diet but also have the option to eat meat once in a while.
A large 2019 systematic review revealed those following plant-based diets consumed fewer calories and weighed less than those who did not. There are several likely reasons for this. (11)
Vegetarian diets, when followed properly, are highly nutritious and naturally lower in calories. They also tend to be very filling, thanks to the fiber and water content of plant-based foods.
Because plant-based foods are packed with fiber, so they are also hard to overindulge on. This can result in the fewer late afternoon or late-night cravings, and subsequently, less late-night eating.
There are several different types of plant-based diets, depending on if you choose to eat dairy, fish, eggs, or avoid all animal products. Vegan diets restrict all animal products.
If you choose to go plant-based, you may need to put in more conscious effort initially to make sure you’re meeting your protein and vitamin needs.
There are plenty of vegetarian proteins such as beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh, and nut butters that can meet your needs.
If you are following a vegan diet, check with your doctor to inquire about any supplements that you may need.
A plant-based diet is great for anyone who wants to increase their intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and decrease their intake of animal fats.
While sometimes considered a “fad” diet, WW members have been more successful in keeping the weight off than most other commercial diet programs.
A 2017 randomized controlled trial showed the potential for WW to produce long-term weight loss in those who remained on the program. (12)
The WW diet plan is also flexible and does not require cutting out any foods.
The plan instead uses a points system that assigns a value to each food. This system exists so that you can make better decisions with your food choices and actually learn how to eat healthy.
What is particularly helpful about WW is the ongoing support, accountability, and education they provide.
They offer a WW support group, a nutrition coach, a Facebook group, and an app to access different training so you can make the most of your membership.
As a WW lifetime member, you have access to all these resources for life. This way, the accountability doesn’t end.
Accountability is one of the most important factors in providing support for long-term weight loss. This is because it often bridges the gap between the desire to achieve a goal and actually doing the things you need to do to achieve it. (13)
The WW weight loss diet plan is helpful for someone who likes the structure of a program, with a higher level of accountability.
Noom is an online weight-loss program similar to Weight Watchers in some aspects. Noom encourages the consumption of low-calorie, high-volume foods.
This essentially means it promotes foods that are higher in water content and lower in calories by volume, such as fruits and vegetables. These foods are naturally low in calories and filling, which can make it easier to follow a lower-calorie diet.
When you sign up for Noom, you are provided with a personalized plan to track your calories.
There is also a big mindful eating component to this diet program, where you are encouraged to track your habits and learn why you eat the way you do.
This mindful eating component helps address any barriers or life stressors that are getting in your way of losing weight. This way, you can get to the root of the problem and find a healthier solution.
You are also provided with a support group and Noom coach. Some of the Noom coaches are trained in nutrition and can help you create a sustainable plan.
The Noom weight-loss program is ideal for someone who wants to lose weight and also address the root cause of their weight struggles.
The Mayo Clinic diet emphasizes plenty of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains as the core of the diet. It is a program developed by health experts at the Mayo Clinic, one of the top medical systems in the United States.
Rather than banning certain foods, the Mayo Clinic diet focuses on replacing unhealthy behaviors with ones that support long-term weight loss.
The Mayo Clinic diet program has its own food guide pyramid outlining its diet and physical activity recommendations. (14)
Fruits, veggies, and physical activity are at the base of the pyramid, then whole grains. Protein, dairy, fats, and sweets should be used more sparingly.
The diet is broken up into 2 phases:
- “Lose it!”: This phase lasts two weeks and is intended to jump-start your weight loss. The average amount of weight loss is 6–10 pounds during this phase.
- “Live it!”: This second phase is meant to be followed for life.
While there are no independent studies done specifically on the Mayo Clinic diet, some of the program’s components support weight loss.
The Mayo Clinic diet is for anyone looking to incorporate a balanced meal plan with regular exercise. Since the diet is minimally processed, you are required to cook most of your food from scratch.
When it comes down to it, the most effective weight loss plan is one that you can stick with for life.
Having ongoing accountability is also extremely beneficial, whether in the form of a support group, health professional, or trusted friend.
Following a strict diet to lose weight is not sustainable, and so finding a more balanced way of eating is key to long-term success. (17)
Any weight-loss diet that restricts certain foods or food groups completely is not realistic over the long term.
It’s human nature to want what we can’t have, and so eventually, these types of diets become difficult for many to follow.
When you are depriving your body of too much, it eventually catches up to you and leads to your weight creeping back up.
There is not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to a sustainable diet for weight loss. The best one for you is one that you can stick to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a diet sustainable?
A sustainable diet is balanced and doesn’t ban your favorite foods. What makes a diet most sustainable is one that you can stick to without feeling deprived.
What is a rate of weight loss that is sustainable?
A weight loss of 1–2 pounds per week is a healthy, sustainable rate of weight loss.
How do I know which diet is best for me?
Sometimes it takes a little trial and error to know which is best for you. Putting some thought into what is most important to you in a plan can help you narrow it down – such as how much accountability, structure, and support you need.
How soon will I know if a diet is working?
This may vary a bit for everyone, but it will likely take 1–2 months to determine if a new way of eating is working for you. If you can follow the diet anywhere, lose weight, and don’t feel deprived, these are good ways of knowing if it is working for you.
I’m not ready to change my diet yet, but want to focus on mindful eating. Where do I start?
To start mindful eating, take at least 20 minutes to eat your meals in a place where you are not distracted. Write down how you feel before and after you eat, and your reasons for eating. Taking at least 20 minutes helps slow you down and gives you time to realize if you’re getting full.
But it’s important to remember that when the weight comes off very quickly, it often comes back on just as quickly.
A diet you can stick with is one you can follow every day, no matter where you are or the circumstances.
Ask yourself if your current way of eating is sustainable long-term, and if the answer is no, there are healthier eating plans out there.
If you are still wondering what the best weight loss plan for you is, seek the guidance of a registered dietitian.
A registered dietitian is an expert in nutrition and can determine the best healthy eating plan that you can happily sustain.
At WellnessVerge, we only use reputable sources, including peer-reviewed medical journals and well-respected academic institutions.
- Long-term weight loss maintenance:
- Mediterranean diet and weight loss: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials:
- The effect of fiber on satiety and food intake: a systematic review:
- Dietary Red and Processed Meat Intake and Markers of Adiposity and Inflammation: The Multiethnic Cohort Study:
- 2016 randomized controlled trial:
- The effects of DASH diet on weight loss and metabolic status in adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized clinical trial:
- Increasing sodium intake from a previous low or high intake affects water, electrolyte and acid-base balance differently:
- Mindfulness Approaches and Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, and Weight Regain:
- Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature:
- Plant‐Based Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, and All‐Cause Mortality in a General Population of Middle‐Aged Adults:
- Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Weight Status: A Systematic Review:
- Extended and standard duration weight-loss programme referrals for adults in primary care (WRAP): a randomised controlled trial:
- Weight-Loss and Maintenance Strategies:
- Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid:
- A High-Carbohydrate, High-Fiber, Low-Fat Diet Results in Weight Loss among Adults at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes:
- Diet, exercise or diet with exercise: comparing the effectiveness of treatment options for weight-loss and changes in fitness for adults (18–65 years old) who are overfat, or obese; systematic review and meta-analysis:
- Defining the Optimal Dietary Approach for Safe, Effective and Sustainable Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults:


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Best Rural Tourism Business 2019-2020
Isle of Wight farm-stay, Nettlecombe Farm, has been named The Best Rural Tourism Business after winning national final of this Rural Business Award.
Rural businesses from across Britain are celebrating following the Rural Business Awards’ National Final, held on 27th February at the exceptional grade II heritage building, The Monastery.
The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the successes of businesses operating in the UK’s rural economy; a sector which in England alone contributes £261bn to the nation’s GVA (Gross Value Added) – nearly a fifth of the country’s total economic activity.
Key facts about Nettlecombe Farm
- Nettlecombe Farm is a working farm that offers luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation, coarse fishing and regular yoga retreats.
- The farm, which has been in the Morris family for over a century is now staffed by 90% women which is pretty uncommon for a rural / farming business.
- We have a strong focus on Green travel and have been awarded Gold in the Green star award from Visit Isle of Wight for providing sustainable transport options to visit our farm encouraging car free holidays, along with installing an electric car charging point for our guests to use.
- Over 60 % of our bookings are repeat or from word of mouth referrals.
- We have no fewer than nine converted self-catering properties, three coarse fishing lakes as well as opportunities for guests to meet and feed the residents, including alpacas, donkeys, goats and reindeer.
- The farm is well loved by guests whose feedback year after year has meant they have kept their place in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame and won awards this year for the ‘cosiest hideaway’ and the ‘best place for a shindig’ in the Red Funnel ‘My Isle of Wight awards’.
The Rural Business Awards shines a much-deserved spotlight on the innovators, creators and inventors in rural communities across the UK and it’s great to celebrate their successes at this year’s national final,
said Doug Gurr, UK Country Manager, Amazon.
The calibre of businesses entering this year’s awards has been higher than ever. I’d like to congratulate all the winners and nominees and wish them continued success for the future.
Twelve category winners were announced, following hundreds of entrants, a competitive shortlist process and a series of regional presentations. The winner of the Best Rural Tourism Business was Isle of Wight-based business, Nettlecombe Farm.
Speaking after winning the award, owner of Nettlecombe Farm, Jose Morris said:
We’re delighted to have won this prestigious award. I take it as recognition of how hard all the members of our team at Nettlecombe Farm work to give our guests a unique experience during their stay with us. Nettlecombe Farm has been in my family for generations. So many rural businesses face difficult choices between working the land, conserving our precious environment and making a living. By opening the farm to guests, visitors and educational trips we have, so far, navigated that balance. I hope that we can continue to give people a fully immersive experience of a working farm and the rural way of life for generations to come. I’d particularly like to thank the team at the Rural Business Awards for their support and recognition.
Anna Price, who co-founded the RBAs, alongside Jemma Clifford, said:
The 2019/20 Rural Business Awards has been our best year yet, and our work to promote the rural sector would not be possible without the support of Amazon and our other sponsors. The calibre of entries this year was exceptional, so we’d like to wish a hearty congratulations to all our winners. We’re inspired by all of our national finalists, but the judges were particularly impressed by Nettlecombe Farm, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.”

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The psychology department will welcome Ueli Kramer as its speaker in the Psychology Colloquium Series on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.
Dr. Kramer is a professor of psychiatry and psychotherapy, psychotherapy researcher, and clinical psychotherapist, and director of the Institute of Psychotherapy at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. He holds an adjunct appointment at the UWindsor psychology department.
His research focuses on process and outcome in psychotherapy, in particular the mechanisms of change in treatments of personality disorders, and case formulation in personality disorders.
Kramer will talk about his recent research, “Emotional change as mechanism of change in brief treatments for borderline personality disorder: results of a randomized controlled trial.”
Kramer has published over 180 scientific contributions, and 10 books. He is president of the European Society for the Study of Personality Disorders and past president of the European Society for Psychotherapy Research.
This talk is free and open to the public. It will be held in room 203, Toldo Health Education Centre. For more information, contact Dana Menard at email@example.com.


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- Understanding the differences between regular ice cream and soft serve is crucial before attempting to use a soft serve machine for regular ice cream.
- The mechanics and temperature settings of a soft serve ice cream machine are designed specifically for soft serve consistency and may not be suitable for regular ice cream.
- While it is technically possible to make regular ice cream in a soft serve machine, adjustments and considerations must be made to achieve the desired results.
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Understanding the Basics of Ice Cream and Soft Serve
Ice cream is a beloved dessert enjoyed by people of all ages around the world. Its creamy texture and rich flavor make it a perfect treat for any occasion. However, when it comes to making ice cream, there are different methods and machines for different types of this frozen dessert. Regular ice cream and soft serve are two popular variations that, while similar in ingredients, differ significantly in texture, serving temperature, and the process of making them.
Soft serve is a lighter, smoother, and softer type of ice cream that is served at a slightly warmer temperature than regular ice cream. It is dispensed from a machine that churns it continuously to incorporate air, which contributes to its characteristic fluffiness. Regular ice cream, on the other hand, is denser and is typically stored and served at a lower temperature, which gives it a firmer texture.
The Mechanics of a Soft Serve Machine
Soft serve machines are engineered to produce and maintain ice cream at a specific consistency and temperature. They work by rapidly freezing the ice cream mix while simultaneously whipping it to incorporate air. This process creates the soft and airy texture that is unique to soft serve. The machines are equipped with a refrigeration system that keeps the product at a constant temperature of about 18°F to 21°F, which is warmer than the temperature at which regular ice cream is usually stored, typically around 0°F to 10°F.
The design of a soft serve machine includes a freezing cylinder, a mixing blade or auger, and a dispensing head. The freezing cylinder is where the magic happens; it's where the ice cream mix is frozen and aerated. The auger rotates within the cylinder, scraping the sides to prevent ice crystals from forming and ensuring a smooth consistency.
Ingredient Composition and Preparation
The ingredients for both regular ice cream and soft serve are fundamentally similar, often including milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings. However, the proportions of these ingredients can vary, and soft serve typically has more air, known as overrun, incorporated into it. The preparation of the mix is also different. For regular ice cream, the mix is usually pasteurized and aged before being churned and frozen, which allows the flavors to meld and the mixture to cool.
In contrast, soft serve mix can be used immediately after pasteurization and homogenization. It is poured into the soft serve machine where it is cooled and aerated at the same time. This means that the mix for soft serve does not usually undergo the aging process that is common for regular ice cream.
Temperature and Consistency Considerations
The temperature at which ice cream is served plays a significant role in its texture and mouthfeel. Soft serve machines are calibrated to maintain a higher temperature that keeps the ice cream soft enough to be easily dispensed through the machine's nozzle. Regular ice cream requires a lower temperature to achieve its firmness, which is not typically achievable with a soft serve machine.
Consistency is another factor that differentiates regular ice cream from soft serve. Regular ice cream is churned at a slower rate, which results in less air being incorporated and a denser product. Soft serve machines are designed to churn the mix at a higher speed, which introduces more air and creates a lighter product.
The Feasibility of Making Regular Ice Cream in a Soft Serve Machine
Technically, it is possible to make regular ice cream in a soft serve machine, but there are several caveats to consider. The machine would need to be adjusted to operate at a lower temperature to accommodate the freezing point of regular ice cream. Additionally, the churning speed would need to be reduced to limit the amount of air incorporated into the mix.
However, these adjustments are not always possible with standard soft serve machines, as they are not designed to reach the lower temperatures required for regular ice cream or to churn at slower speeds. Attempting to make regular ice cream in a soft serve machine without proper adjustments could result in a product that is too soft or too airy to be considered regular ice cream.
Potential Modifications to Soft Serve Machines
For those who are determined to use a soft serve machine to make regular ice cream, modifications to the machine might be necessary. This could involve altering the refrigeration system to achieve lower temperatures and adjusting the mechanics to reduce the churning speed. These modifications would require technical knowledge and could potentially be costly.
It's important to note that altering a soft serve machine could also void any warranties and could lead to increased wear and tear on the machine due to it operating outside of its intended parameters. Therefore, such modifications should be approached with caution and ideally under the guidance of a professional.
The Impact on Flavor and Texture
Using a soft serve machine to make regular ice cream could also have implications for the flavor and texture of the final product. The texture might not be as dense and creamy as traditional regular ice cream due to the machine's design to incorporate more air. The flavor could also be affected, as the faster churning and freezing process might not allow the flavors to develop as fully as they would during the traditional ice cream making process.
Practical Examples and Case Studies
There have been instances where ice cream shops have experimented with using soft serve machines for regular ice cream. Some have achieved moderate success by carefully adjusting the settings and accepting a slightly softer product. However, these are often exceptions rather than the rule, and the results can vary widely depending on the specific machine and the skill of the operator.
Case studies from manufacturers of soft serve machines might provide insight into the potential for crossover use, but they generally recommend using the machines for their intended purpose to ensure the best quality product.
The Verdict: Is It Worth Trying?
While it is possible to make regular ice cream in a soft serve machine with some adjustments, it may not be worth the effort or the potential compromise in quality. For those looking to produce traditional regular ice cream, investing in a dedicated ice cream maker or batch freezer is likely the better option. These machines are designed to create the dense and creamy texture that is characteristic of regular ice cream.
For businesses or individuals who already own a soft serve machine and are curious about experimenting, it's important to weigh the potential risks and costs against the desire for versatility. It may be more practical to stick to what the machine does best—making delicious, creamy soft serve.
In summary, while you can attempt to make regular ice cream in a soft serve ice cream machine, it is not without its challenges. The differences in temperature, consistency, and the mechanics of the machines mean that soft serve machines are not ideally suited for making regular ice cream. Modifications to the machine and adjustments to the process may allow for some level of success, but for the most authentic and high-quality regular ice cream, using a dedicated ice cream maker is recommended.
Can I use my soft serve machine to make regular ice cream without any modifications?
It is not recommended to use a soft serve machine to make regular ice cream without modifications, as the machine's default settings are designed for soft serve consistency and temperature, which differ from those required for regular ice cream.
What are the main differences between soft serve and regular ice cream?
The main differences between soft serve and regular ice cream are the serving temperature, texture, and the amount of air incorporated into the product. Soft serve is served at a warmer temperature, has a softer and lighter texture due to more air (overrun), and is made in a machine that continuously churns and freezes the mix. Regular ice cream is served colder, has a denser texture with less air, and is typically made in a batch freezer.
If I want to make both soft serve and regular ice cream, should I buy two separate machines?
Yes, if you want to produce both types of ice cream at their best quality and consistency, it is advisable to invest in two separate machines—one for soft serve and one for regular ice cream. This ensures that each product is made under the optimal conditions for its type.


Sometimes when we talk about exhaust service, we think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. And if you can see smoke, or if it’s too loud. But, exhaust service at a place like Convoy Auto Repair is really a lot more comprehensive these days.
For example, in the U.S., the federal government mandated catalytic converters for all cars in San Diego in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. CA and federal emissions requirements have forced manufacturers to come up with much more sophisticated ways to comply with environmental regulations. Cars sold in Canada follow the same guidelines.
So, exhaust service has really become exhaust and emissions service. High-tech computer-controlled emissions devices are now a big part of that. And because it’s so sophisticated, your vehicle manufacturer recommends having your emission system checked out by a qualified technician, like the ones we have at Convoy, regularly to make sure everything’s working right – which is usually every six months or 6,000 miles.
If your 'check engine light' comes on while you are driving around the San Diego area, especially if it’s flashing, then you need to get your car looked at right away. Chances are it’s an emission related problem. You might have exhaust or emissions trouble if your car is hard to start, runs rough, or if it’s noisy or smoking.
So let’s review the exhaust system. Everything starts with the exhaust manifold. That’s the part that attaches to the engine and collects the exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust gaskets help seal the connection with the manifold and other joints along the way. Now, if the manifold is cracked or loose, or a gasket is leaking, then dangerous gases could escape into the passenger compartment, where you ride. Carbon monoxide can be deadly, so it’s important that your exhaust system doesn’t leak.
The exhaust pipes connect the various components. They can rust or be damaged by a rock, so they need to be inspected periodically.
Next comes the catalytic converter. This part actually looks like a muffler. It changes chemicals that are dangerous to your health, and to the local CA environment, into harmless carbon dioxide and water. Now it doesn’t require any maintenance itself. But eventually they wear out. If it has, you’ll probably find out when your car fails an emissions inspection.
Now the muffler. Its main job is to quiet engine noises. Mufflers work by either absorbing or baffling sound. And you can actually customize your car’s sound with different mufflers – which is pretty cool because you can change the look of your car, and the way it sounds.
Rusted or road-damaged mufflers can actually leak and they need to be replaced right away. The exhaust system is attached to the car by a series of hangers and clamps that hold the system in place. And when these hangers come loose or break then hot exhaust components can touch and melt wires, hoses and lines. Just think of the damage a hot curling iron can do – but worse. It’s not good to have that waving around.
And finally, we end at the tailpipe. Appropriate name. This is the final outlet for the exhaust. And one other component is the oxygen sensor. It monitors the oxygen content of the exhaust so the engine-control computer can adjust the fuel-to-air mix to keep the car running right.
We hope this hasn’t been too 'exhausting' of a discussion, but these things impact everything from life and death safety due to exhaust leaks, to just fine-tuning the sound of your ride. And talk with your service advisor at Convoy Auto Repair if you feel you need any of these items inspected on your vehicle, because a quick look can sure save a lot of pain down the road.


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It's a very special day for the Queen of Pop!
That's right, our favorite "Material Girl," Madonna, is celebrating her big 55th birthday today.
The mother of four had quite the year as she spoke out for several causes extremely important to her.
Madonna rejoiced this June when the Supreme Court ruled on DOMA and Prop. 8. "I'm smiling from ear to ear," the singer said in a statement when she learned same-sex couples could marry in California. "There is a G-D! Justice is served. Hallelujah!"
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Madonna has also made some seriously big, bold statements on the red carpet.
Before she presented Anderson Cooper with a GLAAD Award this past March, the "Vogue" singer dressed up in a Cub Scout uniform in protest of the organization's gay ban.
And at the glamorous Met Gala in May, Madonna reclaimed her thrown as the queen of wild style with a black wig, shredded fishnet mini and matching tights. She later spent the evening with celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé.
Regardless of what she's wearing or what comes out of her mouth, there's no denying the talent Madonna possess today.
This year alone, she beat Bruce Springsteen to become Billboard's top moneymaker in music. She also reached a whopping net worth of—wait for it--$1 billion.
Before we put our favorite Madge songs on replay ("Holiday," "Music" or "Like a Prayer" anybody?), the pop superstar had one request on her Instagram this special day.
"Thank u all for your #birthday love! Help me celebrate my birthday, by donating to Raising Malawi to support the work of one of my Heroes, Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Eric Borgstein: Revolution of LOVE!"
We've got nothing but love for you Madonna. Happy Birthday!

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Feeling discontent in the big city and hoping to find what’s missing in her life, MacIntosh Layne decides to go back to her roots. Ready for a refresh, she heads home to her family’s orchard in Tennessee for the summer.
What she doesn’t count on rediscovering is her attraction to her brother’s charming best friend, Lawson Westbrook. The main star in her dreams growing up, he’s the perfect blend of Southern gentleman and sex in a flannel—rugged, successful, and more handsome than ever.
Lawson can’t believe Mac Layne is all grown up. No longer the gangly teen who went away to college, she’s all woman now and he’s eager to get reacquainted on a carnal level. As they continue to cross paths and their mutual attraction intensifies, he makes an enticing proposal.
A Choice Must be Made
Will Mac give in to the sinful temptation of the temporary arrangement Law is offering? Or will they find something sweeter than the cider they’ve been brewing together?”
*I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book an exchange for an honest review during the blog tour. For more information on this book and a giveaway you can find the blog tour post here! All opinions stated are my own*
I throughly enjoyed this book. I thought the author did a fantastic job writing this story since this was her debut novel.
When I was asked by the publisher to participate in a blog tour for this book, I was extremely excited from the minute I read the synopsis and thought this would be something that I would probably enjoy and since I don’t typically read a ton of contemporary books, I thought this would be a fun way to kick off the summer.
It did not let me down.
I really enjoyed reading from both of our main characters points of view. Mac was a character that I could really connect with. Like her, I grew up in a very small town kind of in the middle of nowhere. She had a great personality that put a smile on my face. Lawson was also very interesting to read from. Before reading this book, I had never read any contemporary that had a point of view from a male character. Reading from his point of view made me think about and want more of seeing the male’s side of the story in contemporary books.
I really enjoyed the romance between Mac and Lawson. I really enjoyed that we weren’t just thrown into the romance at the beginning of this book. I liked how it was a slow-building romance. I kind of did like how both of the characters were trying to deny their feelings for one another before they couldn’t hold them back any longer. I did find this romance a tiny bit cheesy at time but overall, I did enjoy it.
The only reason this was not a five star read for me was because of the sex. To be honest, I found that, personally, there was a little to much for my taste. If there was a little less sex, I probably would have enjoyed the story more.
Overall, I thought this was a very enjoyable read. Once again, thank you so much to the publisher for sending me an ARC of it to review. I thought it was a great book to kick off the summer season. I think the author did a great job writing it considering it was her debut novel.

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Ohio driver's license expiring soon? You can wait until July to renew
COLUMBUS – Ohio has pushed back the deadline to renew driver's licenses, identification cards and vehicle registrations due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
In the spring, lawmakers extended the deadline to renew those items to Dec. 1, regardless of when they expired since March 9.
That was extended to July 1, 2021 for licenses, ID cards and registrations that expire through April 1, 2021 in a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Mike DeWine.
Many services including buying a temporary car tag or ordering new license places are still available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles website OPlates.com.
COVID-19 cases in Ohio have surged in November, with 144,304 reported so far this month. That’s more than double the number reported in the entire month of October. The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital beds has also risen from 700 on Oct. 1 to a record 4,358 on Monday.


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Music maestro AR Rahman recently made a startling revelation about his early days in Bollywood.
While speaking to a newspaper, the 51-year-old music composer and singer reportedly said that he was told to change his name when he shifted to Mumbai from Chennai to try his luck in the film industry.
He was allegedly also told that he wouldn’t be able to break the barrier between South and Mumbai and that no one would help him enter the city.
AR Rahman, however, assured his fans that such claims turned out to be stories only. He told the entertainment daily that he was accepted by everyone just as he is.
Rahman was born in Chennai on January 6, 1966 as S Dileep Kumar. The musical genius lost his musician father RK Sekar when he was only nine years and had to support the family.
Starting his career by composing ad jingles, Rahman was approached by Mani Ratnam to compose the score and soundtrack for his Tamil film 'Roja'.
The music of the film became a hit, giving Rahman a Best Music Director trophy at the National Film Awards. Rahman's first big break in Hindi film came with Ram Gopal Varma's 'Rangeela'.
With the success of 'Rangeela', Rahman did not have to look behind as he found a huge fan following with his brilliant compositions for films like 'Bombay', 'Dil Se', 'Taal', 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Delhi 6', 'Rockstar' and 'Highway' among others.
Rahman is best known for mixing Western influences with Indian sounds, ranging from classical instruments to folk music.
Rahman's composition 'Jai ho' for British director Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire', earned him two Academy awards and a Golden Globe trophy.
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Three years after her death, Ashley Young’s family is still trying to turn the page.
Young, a graduate of Grand Haven High School, was murdered on November 29, 2018. Jared Chance received a maximum sentence of 200 years in prison for Young’s murder.
His torso, arms and legs were found in Chance’s apartment in Grand Rapids after his neighbor decided to investigate a foul smell and found a bloody tarp in the basement. However, his head and hands were never found.
Ashley’s mother, Kristine Young, and Kristine’s partner, Dana Nelson, hosted a memorial event earlier this week on the anniversary of her death. They gathered at the Tri-Cities Family YMCA and launched colorful balloons in memory of Ashley.
“We wanted to keep his memory alive,” Nelson said. “We want people to remember what happened.”
They also want to find the rest of Ashley’s remains. The family has raised money over the past few years to offer any information as a reward.
“We’re trying to fundraise so that if someone comes in with real information that we can use, we can have a sum of money that we can give them,” Nelson said. “We’re still hoping someone will tell us where the rest of her is.”
Nelson said Ashley was involved in musical arts at Grand Haven High School. If there comes a time when the family gives up hope of an award, they will donate that money to create a scholarship to help GHHS students who hope to pursue a career in the fine arts.
Anyone interested in contributing can donate to the Lake Michigan Credit Union’s Ashley Young Memorial account or contact Nelson via Facebook.
Nelson said Ashley’s 7-year-old niece dressed up as a dragonfly this Halloween in memory of her aunt.
“She wanted to be a dragonfly because we tell her, every time you see a dragonfly, that’s Aunt Ashley coming to visit,” Nelson said. “We are still traumatized.


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Johnny Borizov has been charged in connection with the Kramer family murders which took place at approximately 3 a.m. on March 2, 2010 at the Kramer family home located at 8904 Kilkenny Drive, Darien, Illinois.
A January trial date has been scheduled for a Willow Springs man alleged to have plotted the 2010 murders of three members of his former girlfriend's family.
DuPage County Judge Daniel Guerin today set Jan. 29 as the start date for the trial of Johnny Borizov, who is accused of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of Jeffrey Kramer, 50; his wife, Lori Kramer, 48, and their son, Michael, 20, in the family's Darien home.
Assistant State's Attorney Joe Ruggiero said the prosecution case could take up to a week, with the entire trial expected to take about two weeks.
Borizov is accused of urging a friend to break into the Kramer residence on March 2, 2010 and commit the shootings because Borizov was involved in a custody battle with the Kramers' daughter, Angela.
Jacob Nodarse, a Countryside resident, pleaded guilty last fall to one count of murder for the shootings at the Kramers and is expected to testify that he committed the murders at Borizov's urging.
Guerin set the trial date at the end of a hearing Tuesday just after he limited a defense request for information related to a police interrogation of Nodarse in Florida, where he fled following the shootings.
Borizov's attorney, Richard Kling, had filed subpoenas with the Florida police officers who interviewed Nodarse, asking for copies of any departmental training material or manuals regarding police interrogation techniques. Kling said he needed the information to help prepare Borizov's defense, and the request would not burden law enforcement.
But prosecutors objected. The defense is expected to attack Nodarse's credibility and may argue that police coerced Nodarse into implicating Borizov, Ruggiero said, but the request for manuals and training materials was overly broad and not relevant.
The judge agreed and said Borizov's attorneys could adequately prepare for trial without that materials, but he did allow the defense to have a copy of the videotape of Nodarse's interrogation in Florida.


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Poonam Pandey And Karanvir Bohra: Actress Poonam Pandey, who set fire to Instagram with her killer looks, has once again come into limelight. Recently, a new song by Poonam Pandey and actor Karanvir Bohra was released. On the occasion of the release of this song, both of them gave many poses, due to which Poonam Pandey and Karanvir Bohra had to face a lot of trolling on social media. However, in the midst of trolling, once again both of them have done something, knowing that the fans may be shocked. Let us know what both of them have done.
What did this couple do now?
A video of Karanvir Bohra and Poonam Pandey is becoming increasingly viral. In the viral video, it can be clearly seen how Karanvir Bohra has lifted Poonam Pandey in his lap. Poonam put her hand on her chest as soon as she came in the lap and in the meantime she is unable to stop her laughter, while Karanvir is seen saying something. After this Poonam Pandey also put her hands around Karanvir’s neck. Let us tell you that both have faced a lot of trolling on social media before this. Even after being trolled, both of them did not shy away from showing their flair once again, on the contrary, both of them are seen enjoying that moment a lot.
Just a few days ago, Poonam Pandey and Karanvir Bohra have robbed a lot of fame for their new song. After this, this pair has once again come in limelight due to Karanvir lifting Poonam in his lap.


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text: Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF), a newly identified 18-kDa soluble protein, localizes to the luminal endoplasmic reticulum (ER), whose stress can stimulate MANF expression and secretion. In Drosophila and zebrafish, MANF regulates dopaminergic neuron development. In contrast, in mice, MANF deficiency leads to diabetes and activation of the unfolded protein response. Recent studies in rodent models have demonstrated that MANF mitigates diabetes, exerts neurotrophic function in neurodegenerative disease, protects cardiomyocytes and neurons in myocardial infarction and cerebral ischemia, respectively, and promotes immune cell phenotype switch from proinflammatory macrophages to prorepair anti-inflammatory macrophages. The cytoprotective mechanisms of MANF on ER stress are currently under active investigation. In addition, for the first time, we have discovered that MANF can potentially serve as a urinary ER stress biomarker in ER stress–mediated kidney disease. These studies have underscored the diagnostic and therapeutic importance of MANF in ER diseases.

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I haven’t been following the X-factor/Rage Against the Machine story, but it’s one of those things that filter through even if you aren’t the least bit interested in it, and the headlines this morning make it unmissable.
Even so, the only real interest I have in the story is that it’s triggered a memory of being asked by a Swedish friend’s son, back in the early Nineties, what Rage Against the Machine meant.
As is almost always the way when a foreign language speaker asks for an explanation or translation of an apparently simple phrase, the answer can become boringly complex. But it does draw attention to the wonders of the English language.
How do we explain Rage? Is it a noun meaning something similar to anger, or is it a verb in the imperative mood? Is the band name a noun phrase or is it a call to action? And, whichever it is, what is the Machine, the object of the anger? Is it a reference to industrialisation and technology, or a metaphorical reference to the bureaucratic system?
If the name is a call to action, are we being encouraged to take Luddite action and smash our computers or to protest against red tape and political machinations?
A glance at Wikipedia and the band’s website with its pictures of el Che and The Anarchist Cookbook, makes it clear that it’s social activism and political protest that is the goal. But back in 1992 it wasn’t that easy to find such information, and the potential ambiguity was far greater.
I don’t think the lad who asked was interested in my raving about the multi-functionality of English words, so I didn’t go on to tell him that, at least for me, the name also triggered an association with Dylan Thomas’s villanelle. He was clearly disgusted at my inability to offer a simple and direct answer to what he saw as a simple question. Still, when he wandered off to his room to listen to his heroes, I’m pretty sure his mother and I settled down to enjoy a linguistic and literary discussion.


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Black and White Women’s Travel Narratives
Cheryl J. Fish
Reviewed by Joe Lockard
The now-standard introduction to the African American literary tradition is the slave narrative. That tradition is far richer than the slave narrative alone, although this observation by no means diminishes the centrality of this narrative corpus. Poetry, religious rhetoric, political prose, journalism, and letters provide genre complexity to eighteenth and early nineteenth-century African American literature, but it is a complexity that too seldom reaches literature syllabi. African American travel accounts of this period are almost never read, although that often says more about a need to re-conceptualize the narratives that are more frequently read. Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography is read in classrooms near-entirely as a slave narrative, for example, although the majority of his travels were as a free man. African peoples have been as mobile as any since arriving on the American continents, if not more so than most, but frequently unreflective critical prejudice has meant that their travel narratives have been given the shortest shrift.
Cheryl Fish’s Black and White Women’s Travel Narratives (2004) adds to her previous work in this area, A Stranger in the Village: Two Centuries of African American Travel Writing (with Farrah Griffin, 1999). In this latest work Fish undertakes critical examinations of the travel literature produced by two black women – Nancy Prince and Mary Seacole – and a re-consideration of Margaret Fuller’s Summer on the Lakes (1844) as a text of engagement with Native Americans and racial conflict. All three women stepped outside the ‘women’s sphere’ of domesticity and created public reputations for themselves, in part by employing travel accounts to help shape transgressive role models for women contending against enforced domesticity. Fuller does not need a public introduction, but Fish makes clear that her goal is to ensure that Prince and Seacole receive similar centrality in global cultural studies. This work is part of a shift away from a white-dominated paradigm of travel literature studies, one that in recent years has included Malini Johar Schueller’s 1999 re-edition of David Dorr’s A Colored Man Round the World (1858), the Women at Sea: Travel and the Margins of Caribbean Discourse (2001) volume edited by Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert and Ivette Romero-Cesareo, and writing by Susan Roberson, Frances Bartkowski, Joceyln Moody and others. Such multiple re-centering introduced by new travel criticism provides a vastly more accurate and representative depiction of travel as a common human experience.
Fish contextualizes Fuller, Prince and Seacole within the development of their ‘mobile subjectivity,’ this being “the process one undergoes and chooses in moving from place to place, where subject position or context changes in relation to persons, institutions, and locations, and those relationships are based on knowledge formed through resistance.” The journey accounts of each of the three women, Fish argues, instances a case of intellectual and political resistance to racial and gender inequalities gained through the observations and experiences of travel. None of them were on a tour for tourism’s sake or had the financial ability to undertake a ‘grand tour’; rather, they were women of modest means who traveled with definite purposes of employment and social observation in mind. Their accounts evidenced the writers’ confrontations with an evolving transnational conflict between America and Europe, one where the construction of state power and capital formations subordinated the lives of women, peoples of color, and numerous disenfranchised classes.
Nancy Prince, still a little-known figure despite inclusion of A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince (1850, and two subsequent editions) in various anthologies over the past twenty years, was a free-born Salem woman who began working from an early age as a domestic servant. She left the United States in 1825 together with her new husband, who had employment as a member of the Czar’s bodyguard. Prince spent nine years in Russia, working mostly as a seamstress, and becoming friendly with the Czarina. That sympathetic friendship with an autocrat compromised Prince and colored her observations on Russian society, such that her narrative has little to say about the serfdom and poverty that characterized Russian society of the period. As Fish notes, Prince’s position in the Russian court compromises her political reports, such that the Decembrist revolt becomes a heroic exhibition by Czar Nicolas. After returning from Russia in 1833, Prince remained in the United States for seven years before traveling to post-emancipation Jamaica as a missionary and educator. She began a public speaking career in 1839 to support herself and raise monies for an orphans school in Kingston, merging her autobiography and travelogue into a larger cause.
Mary Seacole, a free-born Jamaican woman, was at the cutting-end of Anglo-American imperialism and imbibed many of its attitudes. Arriving as a forty-five year-old woman in Panama in 1850 when it provided a route to California for the Gold Rush, she settled into its business milieu and established a hotel. As she relates in Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands (1857), Seacole acquired a medical reputation and practiced as a caregiver “doctress” in social environments that the medical profession had all but abandoned. She was largely successful in transferring that reputation to Crimea and increasing it through her efforts in behalf of British soldiers, despite the later assessment of Florence Nightingale in one letter that “She kept -- I will not call it a ‘bad house’ but something not very unlike it…Anyone who employs Mrs. Seacole will introduce much kindness – also much drunkenness and improper conduct…” Seacole conducted her nursing work in Crimea out of another hotel she established, and was known for operating a well-run establishment. Her nursing reputation was such that one poet referred to Nightingale as Sister of the Brave and Seacole as La Mère Noir, and Nightingale’s private insinuations may well have been an out-of-sight settling of scores. Seacole was significantly more popular among the British troops, with whom she had great rapport, than the mythologized Florence Nightingale. Although ready to participate with her nursing skills in other campaigns, Seacole never again joined the British imperial front-line service and spent the rest of her life between London and Jamaica, eventually dying a wealthy woman in London in 1881. Seacole remains far more familiar in the United Kingdom, where she has become a rallying figure from history for black nurses in the National Health Service, than she is known in the United States. In this sense, Fish might have pointed out to readers, Seacole represents an alternative, individualistic tradition of care as opposed to the top-down nursing management tradition that Nightingale embodied.
The final chapter explores Fuller’s Summer on the Lakes, one of her lesser-read texts. While Fuller is read primarily today for Woman in the Nineteenth Century, this does a profound disservice towards understanding the range of her intellectual labor. The hyper-activity that characterizes that labor emerges in the impressionistic, sometimes disjointed quality of Summer on the Lakes. Fuller, as much or more than any major figure in the Transcendentalist circle, ignored Thoreau’s advice – delivered with more than a hint of crotched intellectualism – to seek out the world inside a town’s immediate horizon. While Thoreau directed his dislike towards the class pretense of young men acquiring educational finish through a Grand Tour of the continent, for Fuller travel represented a liberation from the strictures of domesticity and an opportunity to engage the world-at-large. The results of travel observation in Summer on the Lakes are not always fortuitous, as Fish points out concerning Fuller’s comments on mixed-blood Indians: “Those of mixed blood fade early, and are not generally a fine race. They lose what is best in either type, rather than enhance the value of each, by mingling.” Fuller’s attitudes towards the Indians she encounters vary between endorsement of then-prevalent ‘dying race’ rhetoric and liberal advocacy to government intervention to protect Indians against cultural injury. The typology that Fuller applies to gender in Woman in the Nineteenth Century emerges once again in the racial typology of Summer on the Lakes, this time facially different but at root of the same origin within false hierarchies of attributes. The contrast that Fish creates between Fuller, Seacole and Prince – all narrators with identifiable strengths and failings – works to elaborate their commonalities and differences.
Black and White Women’s Travel Narratives does important work by engaging with and theorizing nineteenth-century African American travel literature in a comparative perspective. Early African American studies have been confined by their conceptualization within a genre strait-jacket, the slave narrative, and by the identification of ‘firsts’ within a genre (first novel, first drama, etc.). African American literature has a vastly greater range of expression – it includes 19th-century encyclopedias, for instance – than gains common credit outside scholarship. This genre variety represents expressive continuity rather than new arrival, and the work of African American literature scholarship lies in revealing that historical continuity. There has been a decades-long shift of literary consciousness in the United States, one to which African American studies have contributed profoundly. That shift opposes the monopoly claims of white-authored, English-speaking literature as ‘American literature.’ Translating and integrating that shifting consciousness into terms that can explicate the meanings of an expanded, trans-national, interracial sense of American literature is a project that Cheryl Fish accomplishes well in this book.
Published by University Press of Florida
Nancy Prince’s Black Woman's Odyssey Through Russia and Jamaica: The Narrative of Nancy Prince is available in an edition from Markus Wiener Pub. (1990) or in an electronic edition from the New York Public Library.
Mary Seacole’s Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands is available in an edition from the Schomburg Library of Nineteenth Century Black Women Writers (Oxford University Press, 1990).
Margaret Fuller’s Summer on the Lakes in 1843 is available in an edition from the Prarie State Book Series (University of Illinois Press, 1991) or in an electronic edition from American Memory.

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Tracing the Footsteps of Tagore
The packed National Museum auditorium eagerly watched the 75-minute documentary “Bangladesh-e Rabindranath: Poth Chawatei Anondo” that highlights Rabindra-nath's stay in East Bengal between 1890 and 1937. He came to administer the family estates but found himself turned into “Baul Rabi” and undertook huge reforms in the agriculture and small credit sector, much to the relief of the destitute farmers.
Chanchal Khan, an accomplished Tagore singer is the planner, director and music director of the documentary. Khan was assisted by Hasina Ahmed Shoma as the creative director.
Abul Kalam Azad, minister for Information and Cultural Affairs, spoke on the occasion as the chief guest. He assured the audience that the government is doing its best to preserve the sites in Shilaidaha, Shahjadpur and Potishar that bear memories of Tagore. He sought advice from the artistes, educationists and litterateurs regarding restoration of the heritage sites in Bangladesh.
The documentary was launched to mark Tagore's 150th birth anniversary.
Nazmul Hassan MP, CEO of Beximco Pharma, spoke on behalf of the sponsoring organisation. Chanchal Khan spoke on behalf of Shurolok Music Group that produced the film.
Narrated by Rokeya Prachi, the documentary derives its strength from the comprehensive research by Ahmed Rafique. “The documentary has historical, archival and educational value, especially for those who have little or no knowledge on the bard's enormous contribution to music, literature and rural development of Bengal. Exposure to East Bengal made Rabindranath a complete poet, philosopher and a human being, rather than an urbane poet of Kolkata,” Chanchal Khan said.
Elements of the documentary include nine songs rendered by accomplished and promising singers -- Mita Haque, Sadi Muhammad, Chanchal Khan, Lily Islam, Fahim Hossain, Aniruddha Sengupta and Nandita Yasmin. The songs were written by Tagore in Shiladaha, Shahjadpur and Potishar. The film also provides glimpses from a play based on one of the bard's short stories; interviews of eminent personalities, such as Dr. Atiur Rahman, Selina Hossain, Ahmed Rafique, Lalim Haque, Ashok Saha and others on various aspects of Tagore's contribution. Khaled Khan, Bhaswar Bandyopadhyay and Dahlia Ahmed's narration, as well as Asaduzzaman Noor's recitation of "Sonar Tari" make the documentary a complete experience.

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MOORMAN, CHARLOTTE: Cello Anthology (4 CD box and book)
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An Alga Marghen box with 154 page book and a lot of original documents, including full colour original posters and programmes from the New York Avant Garde Fesival, which Moorman organised between 1963 &1980. Her work with Nam Jun Paik has rather overshadowed the rest of her career so this collection re-inserts her in the heart of the New Music activities of the time. There are performances of works by Cage, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Guisppe Chiari, Earle Brown, Sylvano Busotti, Stockhausen (+ robot) and others, a choral work performed by Paik, Ben Patterson, Philip Corner, Malcolm Goldstein and Jackson Mac Low, and of course collaborations with Nan Jun Paik (one with a tape collage made by Ornette Coleman, apparently). There is also a long interview with Moorman. Last few copies of a Limited Edition of 500 copies.
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Onyx Health, a top healthcare marketing communications firm, has strengthened its workforce by adding Sarah Seilly as their Head of Medical Education.
By hiring Seilly, Onyx Health will be able to expand the relationship between the distribution of educational material and the many digital platforms that are already accessible.
“Onyx Health has strengthened its workforce by adding Sarah Seilly as their Head of Medical Education“
Seilly came to Onyx from Olympus Medical where, as Lead Clinical Education Specialist, she oversaw multichannel initiatives and coordinated with medical professionals, enhancing patient experience via cutting-edge educational efforts.
Seilly's work path has expertly combined her clinical knowledge with her remarkable interpersonal abilities. She gained a thorough awareness of the interface between medical practise and patient treatment when she started as a nurse. Following that, she made the switch to sales, where the growth of a sizable client base was facilitated by her natural ability to build relationships.
Sarah Seilly explained that “medical education is an ongoing journey and one that will continue to evolve through innovative and immersive offerings in the future.”
“Collaboration with clinicians will be instrumental in achieving our client’s business objectives, furthering product education, and, most importantly, making a tangible impact on the lives of patients.”
The company’s MD, Trevor Pill, expressed their confidence in being able to “leverage the power of omnichannel communication to create a seamless and dynamic medical education experience for healthcare professionals and medical students.”
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by Christian Lacroix
A breathtaking hardbound inspiration journal/notebook designed mixing styles, eras, colors, and materials to distill the creative magic of the Lacroix House’s workshops.
To celebrate a heritage rich in unique, exuberant, and iconic design from Christian Lacroix stationery and gift, the house reintroduces some of the most beloved artwork on Galison's most popular gift items.
Fantastic details include: 1 world map spread, 1 yearly spread, 13 monthly spreads, 55 weekly spreads, and 4 ruled 'notes' spreads!
- Hardbound journal
- Gold foil belly band with hot-stamped Christian lacroix paris logo
- Two-sided seasonal journal depicts the four seasons in both English and French
- Four seasons divided into equal parts in English on one side and French on the order
- Intricate die-cut pages correspond with each season creating a total of 4 unique sections per side
- With 8 full-color divider pages foil-stamped with spot UV design detail
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A gift of 89 acres from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1949 began acquisitions of nearby land parcels that expanded the park to 258 acres along the floodplain of the Tuscarawas River. Dairy cows once grazed the hillsides, and coal was transported on a railroad bed along the Tuscarawas Race that channeled water to the Ohio & Erie Canal. In 1956, a dam was constructed to create a reservoir for industrial water.
Large wetlands and marshy meadows provide critical habitat for fish,
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Sandvik has signed contracts including 21 bolter miners with the Chinese company Shenhua Shendong. The value of the contracts exceeds 500 MSEK and delivery of the equipment is scheduled during 2012 and 2013.
Shenhua Shendong was the first coal mining house to achieve annual output of 100 million tons in China and achieved 200 million tons of coal in 2011 with mines located in the Shanxi province and Inner Mongolia. Shenhua Shendong is the biggest subsidiary of the Shenhua Group.
Sandvik Bolter Miners have a very strong performance record in Chinese coal mines and a strong safety record. Shenhua Shendong chose these products because of their, competitive offering of high productivity, long service life low total costs and good safety record.
"Sandvik already has 26 units of bolter miners in operation in Shenua Shendong's sites, and another three units are currently in the process of being delivered. By 2013, the Sandvik bolter miner fleet in Shendong will comprise a total of 50 units. This demonstrates Sandvik's capability to provide productive solutions to the coal industry in line with Sandvik Mining's long term strategy", says Gary Hughes, President Sandvik Mining.
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During the Google I/O 2016 developer conference, the company gave an update on its “Project Ara” modular smartphone. Google says the consumer version of the phone will launch sometime in 2017.
During the ATAP panel at Google I/O, the Ara Developer Edition was shown onstage. It was running a version of Android wth six separate hardware modules, which work with no driver updates or rebooting of the phone. The demo even showed how the camera module could be removed by voice command.
The panel also showed some examples of Ara modules, such as one that can monitor blood sugar levels for people who have diabetes. Google plans to offer the Ara Developer Edition sometime in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Google also briefly showed a teaser of the consumer Ara phone, which is supposed to be thin and light. Google did not state how much modules for Ara might cost, nor did it give a price for the full Ara consumer phone.


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Two groups, one anti-hate and another called Pegida (Patriots of Canada Against the Islamization of the West) that is anti-Islam, held duelling rallies Saturday in front of London city hall. The anti-hate protesters began showing up around 10 a.m. and were already in full swing by the time Pegida and its supporters arrived about an hour later. There were about 30 to 40 Pegida protesters and around 500 anti-hate protesters. By noon, people were spilling onto Dufferin Avenue and London police officers blocked the street in front of city hall.
These 500 or so individuals gathered before Pegida protesters arrived. They sang songs, held drum circles and chanted slogans such as “love is louder” and “love trumps hate.” They far outnumbered Pegida and many hung around after the anti-Islam group left city hall. “I’m proud to be visible with my scarf, people are coming and saying hi to me,” said Salam Attieh, a Muslim woman who came to the rally with her son and sister-in-law’s family. “I’m proud to be in London with such a supportive crowd. I like being in peace and love.”
Pegida protesters and their supporters began showing up around noon and were separated from the core of the anti-hate group by police officers and their bikes. Mostly wearing red and white and carrying signs about Sharia law and honour killings, this small but vocal group hung around for about an hour and then left the rally together.
Members of two groups — the Canadian Combat Coalition and the Three Percenters — showed up at city hall to support Pegida. The Canadian Combat Coalition says its goal is to protect Canadian heritage. Members were at the protest to stand with Pegida against illegal immigrants and Islam, said Dan DuBois, the coalition’s national president. “We’re only trying to preserve what Canada is today,” he said. Dressed in flak jackets, several members of the Three Percenters provided security for Pegida protesters. Members of the U.S.-based group have rarely been seen in Ontario and often have military training, said Barbara Perry, a hate crimes specialist at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa. “These are also the ones doing the street patrols, who have mosques under surveillance,” she said. “They’re armed and training with those arms.”
One family’s reaction
Across the street from the Three Percenters, a Muslim family from Windsor stood behind hundreds of Londoners chanting “Hate go home” and “No hate, no fear. Refugees are welcome here.” Seven-year-old Assim El-kadri said he wanted to be a good example to anti-Islam protesters. “Some people like Muslims, and some people don’t like Muslims,” he said. “And the people who do not like Muslims are seeing how good Muslims are.” His mother, Zeinab Aboumrad, said her children saw just how many Canadians will fight for their family’s right to belong. “We want to show them that the majority loves us,” she said.
London police arrested two people. Shortly before noon, an anti-hate protester, Jeremey Larivee said he was punched by a member of the Three Percenters. Police subsequently handcuffed the Three Percenter group member and removed him from the rally. “It’s going to take a lot more than that to take this old goat out,” Larivee said. “I’m going to stay here until this message needs to stop being spread.” As Pegida was leaving, a second protester — this time anti-hate — was arrested after another woman, who said she was part of a group called Suffragettes Against Silence, said she was spit on.
Pegida members left city hall and walked down Picton Street toward their parked cars on Queens Avenue. Anti-hate protesters followed them chanting “shame.” Many anti-hate protesters circled back to city hall and celebrated by drumming and singing for another half hour before the rally ended around 2:15 p.m.
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Mayor Matt Brown: “Londoners came together, they stood in solidarity and they clearly communicated that there is no place for hate, racism, Islamophobia in our community.”
Wendy Goldsmith, People for Peace: “It was an amazing gathering, a celebration of community, diversity, inclusion and love.
Zeinab Aboumrad, a Muslim woman from Windsor who brought her kids to the London rally: “We want to show them that the majority loves us.”
Coun. Michael van Holst: “There was a bit of a spectrum. Some people here are very light-hearted, other people are very angry.”
Eric Brazau, Toronto resident and anti-Islam protester: “I’m not teaching hate, I’m just preaching Canadian values.”
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City of Lincoln Council has reminded residents away for elections in May and June this year to apply for a proxy or postal vote.
Elections for all 33 seats at the city council, plus the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, will take place on Thursday, May 5.
The EU referendum will take place over a month later, on Thursday, June 23.
Following the announcement of the EU referendum to take place on Thursday, June 23, Lincoln residents who are going to be away are reminded they will need to apply for a proxy or postal vote.
Steve Swain, Principal Democratic Officer at the city council, said: “There is understandably a lot of talk about the EU referendum at the moment and we would encourage people to plan ahead to make sure they can cast their vote.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to remind residents there are two elections taking place on Thursday, May 5.
“All 33 seats at the city council are up for election, so residents will be able to vote for three candidates in their ward.
“In addition, voting for the new Police and Crime Commissioner will take place on the same day. Here residents will be asked to mark a first and second choice on their ballot paper.”
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on May 5.
Key dates for the election on May 5, 2016 are:
- Deadline to register for a postal vote: April 20
- Deadline to register for a proxy vote: April 27
Key dates for the election on June 23, 2016 are:
- Deadline to register for a postal vote: June 7
- Deadline to register for a proxy vote: June 15
Three candidates have so far stepped forward to be considered for the position of Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner. They are Marc Jones (Conservative), Victoria Ayling (UKIP) and Lucinda Preston (Labour).


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H.E. Moose, L.E. Kelly, A.J. Fischer, A. Otoshi, B.A. Link, H.M. El–Hodiri; Identification of Rx Promoter Elements in Vertebrates . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005;46(13):3132.
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Purpose: The retinal homeobox (Rx) gene product is necessary for specification of the presumptive eye fields from the anterior neural plate of developing vertebrates. We are investigating Rx regulation by comparing the regulatory regions of Rx1A and Rx2A in Xenopus laevis. The previously characterized Rx1A promoter is being utilized as a model to study the Rx2A promoter. We are characterizing a 2.8 KB fragment of the Rx2A promoter to identify cis– and trans–acting elements involved in Rx regulation. Elucidation of the molecular events underlying the initiation of Rx expression will provide a basis for understanding vertebrate eye specification. Methods: Rx2A/GFP transgene constructs were introduced into X. laevis embryos via intracytosolic sperm injections (ICSI). Candidate trans–acting factors were tested for binding specificity using electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA). The Rx2A/GFP transgene was introduced into zebrafish embryos by microinjection, cultures of embryonic chick retina by transfection, and mouse embryos by pronuclear injection. GFP expression was visualized by fluorescent microscopy. Results:Deletion analysis reveals that Rx2A promoter contains a proximal region necessary for late expression, and a distal region necessary for early expression. This organization is shared with the Rx1A promoter. The Rx2A sequence contains a putative forkhead binding site necessary for late promoter activity. Rx and FoxN4, a forkhead transcription factor, are expressed in developing X. laevis retinas. We tested and confirmed that FoxN4 binds the putative Rx2A forkhead binding element. This data is consistent with a role for FoxN4 in the regulation of Rx promoter activity. In primary culture of embryonic chick retina, the full–length Rx2A/GFP transgene is expressed in retinal progenitor cells (RPCs). The transgene is expressed in retinas of zebrafish, frogs and mice. These data demonstrate that the Rx2A regulatory region is active in four vertebrate species, suggesting a common mechanism for Rx regulation among vertebrates.
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