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So often our identities, both as individuals and as nations, are bound to our sense of place; a particular familiar landmark, be it a castle or a hill or a church or even a pithead, evokes a sense of community and belonging, a feeling of “home”. These landmarks tie us to the land, helping to create within each of us our regional or national identity. We begin to see them as old friends, perhaps even as members of our families; bricks and mortar, yes, but so much more than that. In times of strife, these landmarks become symbols of spirit, of hope and determination. There’s a famous old black and white photograph of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London at the height of the Blitz, its world-renowned dome towering above the smoke and the rubble, and the death and confusion which surrounds it.
For us County Durham folk, our landmark, our talisman, the source of so much pride and affection, is Durham Cathedral. We have an evangelical passion for this place; wherever we go in the world we sing its praises, and those of this precious gem of a city. It is no cold, forbidding ancient space; this Cathedral has a beating heart, a warmth and a joy, its ancient stones embracing all who visit, those of all faiths and those who have none.
For almost 150 years, every July, thousands of miners from collieries all over the North East of England have gathered here with their banners for the traditional service which marks the beginning of the miners’ gala, or as it is known in these parts “Durham Big Meeting”, earning it the nickname of “The Pitman’s Cathedral”.
The Cathedral is both restful and busy, calming and vibrant. In the golden light ladies with armfuls of flowers and greenery bustle back and forth creating floral arrangements for the altar and side chapels; purple-gowned guides and beadles smile and chat to visitors and pilgrims; cassock-clad choristers march in procession on their way to choir practice; a small army of volunteers and listeners attend to those seeking information and those seeking solace. The footsteps of tourists fall upon marble memorials set amidst the flagstones, all of them too busy looking upwards at the magnificent vaulted ceiling to notice the names of long forgotten souls who rest for eternity beneath their feet.
The Cathedral’s history isn’t confined to the Norman and Medieval periods though; in more recent times, even in living memory, it has played its part on the world stage, a backdrop yes, but also a silent participant. Lord Londonderry, one-time government minister, local coal magnate and land owner, and a vilified Nazi appeaser, had visited the Cathedral with Hitler’s ambassador, Von Ribbentrop, in 1936. As the organist struck up the German national anthem, “Deutschland Uber Alles”, the ambassador began to raise his right arm in the traditional Nazi salute; he was only prevented from doing so when his Lordship grabbed the offending limb and shoved it swiftly and firmly back down by its owner’s side.
As you enter the Cathedral through the ancient Norman doorway, just Lord Londonderry and Von Ribbentrop did, it’s very easy to miss the Royal Air Force Memorial and stained-glass window to your right, as your attention is automatically drawn to the vast nave and the towering columns to the left. The window depicts an airman in his flying jacket, sat on the back of a soaring eagle, gazing upon a mist-shrouded cathedral, and references one of the most famous episodes in the Cathedral’s more recent history.
On the night of 28th March 1942, 234 Royal Air Force Wellington and Stirling bombers had dropped around 400 tons of bombs, including 25,000 incendiary devices, on the medieval German city of Lubeck, a port on the Baltic coast. The raid was meant to be a show of force, a demonstration of the capabilities of Bomber Command, and the first time the Area Bombing Directive issued to the RAF in February 1942 had been implemented, to horrific effect. Lubeck had been chosen as a target because of its many medieval timbered buildings, which burned like tinder under the incessant deluge of incendiary bombs. The plan had been to replicate the method of bombing which had destroyed Coventry. It worked. Over 300 people were killed in the firestorm which resulted, and more than 15,000 were made homeless. Such was the intensity of the fires that the bells of St Mary’s Church melted. In a savage turn of events, four Christian religious ministers (three Catholics and a Lutheran) were arrested by the Nazi authorities after the raid, tried and sentenced to death. They were beheaded on 10th November 1943 in Hamburg. Their crime? To explain the Lubeck raid as a “trial by ordeal” in their sermons, which the authorities interpreted as unacceptable criticism of the government, intended to undermine morale.
In direct response to the attack on Lubeck, the Luftwaffe launched a series of bombing raids on historic British cathedral cities. These were nicknamed the “Baedeker Raids”, because they targeted sites of cultural and historical significance picked out from the series of famous old travel guides. The first raid took place on 23rd April 1942, targeting Exeter. Canterbury, Bath, York and Norwich were also bombed, the latter twice, along with small towns of no strategic importance such as Cowes, King’s Lynn and Poole. Every one of the Cathedrals survived, but there was heavy damage sustained to the city centres and substantial loss of life. Over 1600 civilians were killed, even more injured, and 50,000 homes destroyed or damaged.
On the night of 30th April 1942, a force of some 38 German bombers passed over the North East coast and carried out raids on Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields and Jarrow. A number of bombs were dropped in the vicinity of Durham, which was much less heavily defended than the industrial towns and cities of the region. Four fell near Carville, on the outskirts of the city, others at Beamish village (including one with a timer device that exploded later in the day, killing eight people); a few miles to the north, an unpopulated area by a bend in the River Derwent was heavily bombarded, and two bombs fell at Finchale Priory, which perhaps had been mistaken for the Cathedral.
Many believed that the Luftwaffe had been aiming for Durham that night, but for some reason had missed their target. However, it was a bright moonlit night, and the Cathedral is hard to miss – it towers above the peninsula in the River Wear and is visible from miles around. Some local residents, including the chief Air Raid Warden George Greenwell, had recounted that a mist had suddenly and miraculously descended upon the city, rendering the target all but invisible to the marauding German aircraft. Many local people attributed the fog to divine intervention, perhaps on the part of the Cathedral’s resident saint, Cuthbert, and it became known as “St Cuthbert’s Mist”; whatever the cause, Durham Cathedral was spared that night, and it is this event which is so beautifully depicted in the stained glass window above the RAF Memorial.
It’s not just the county’s servicemen who are commemorated within the Cathedral though. On the opposite side, the inscription upon a black marble memorial, affixed to the ancient stone walls, gives thanks for the lives of the thousands of men who died for the getting of coal. Every day the page is turned in the Book of Remembrance; every day a different list of names of those men and boys killed in the county’s mines.
Mining had always been a perilous occupation, and this remained the case during the war years, with massively increased demands for production leading to longer working hours. However when war broke out, many of the town’s colliery workers had been on short hours, and throughout the 1930s there had been periods where production had ceased altogether due to lack of demand abroad. The miners were frequently laid off, and there were constant battles between the unions and the colliery owners for better pay and conditions. Lay offs meant that there was no work; no work meant no wages. Wages varied hugely from one week to the next, even when work was available, and many families lived a hand-to-mouth existence.
As the reality of war and its impact upon the nation’s industrial resources began to dawn on Churchill’s government in late 1940, it soon became evident that there would need to be an exponential rise in coal and steel production, necessary for the manufacture of ships, aircraft, tanks and armaments. In early 1941, propaganda posters produced by the Durham Miners Association, urging miners to “PUT YOUR BACK INTO IT!” began to appear on the “surface” at all mines around the county. This campaign caused disquiet in some quarters. It seemed that there was no happy medium – many of these men had only just come off short time working, having been allowed to work only two weeks out of every three, and now they were being required to work every hour that God sent. Many others however were just grateful for the regular work, and glad to “do their bit” in support of brothers and sons serving in the Forces.
On Saturday 5th July 1941, Admiral Sir Edward Evans gave a speech at the Miners’ Hall at Redhills in Durham, urging maximum effort. The Admiral was afforded a warm welcome by the assembled pitmen, especially when he introduced Flight Lieutenant McKenzie of 43 Squadron, and Pilot Officer Balbage, of 74 Squadron, both fighter pilots, who flew operations in the two Spitfires paid for by the Durham Miners Association. Sir Edward relayed a message from the Minister of Food, promising to do all that he could to ensure that the country’s miners were properly fed. Plans were put in place to increase the number of pit-head canteens to provide hot meals for the men. Up till now, most had simply eaten their bait – sandwiches, or maybe a bit of pie or cold leftovers from the previous night’s dinner – during a brief meal break underground.
Throughout the war years, there were regular and frequent fatalities in the County’s collieries. The Member of Parliament for Seaham Harbour, Mr Emmanuel Shinwell, was a passionate advocate for the rights of the miners throughout the war and beyond. In August 1941 he spoke to a group of miners in Seaham Harbour, and was highly critical of Mr Churchill’s government. He felt that the vested interests of many in government – the landed gentry and the millionaire industrialists among them – were limiting the nation’s potential for production, thereby hampering the war effort. Mr Shinwell had long been of the view that the coal industry should have been put under direct state control as soon as war broke out, and a standard weekly wage introduced for all employees whether they worked in collieries in Kent, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire or Scotland. This is what had happened towards the end of the First World War – however, instead of retaining control the mines had been returned to private ownership in 1921, leading to widespread strikes across the country throughout the 1920s and early 1930s.
Not all working men held with Shinwell’s views however. He was frequently accused of being unpatriotic and stirring up ill-feeling against the Government purely for his own political purposes. However, many were persuaded to his way of thinking when the Government passed legislation making it illegal for miners to strike. Historically Mr Churchill had been no friend of the working man. During the General Strike in 1926, he had been one of those politicians who had advocated the establishment of machine gun posts at pitheads to combat any civil disorder, and his views still rankled.
Disputes like this were replicated in mines around the country, from Kent to Scotland; the War Cabinet finally agreed to a standard minimum wage of 83 shillings a week for all underground workers, and 78 shillings a week for surface workers.
At Murton Colliery, near Seaham, any relief at the new pay and conditions was short lived. At around 8 o’clock on the evening of 26th June 1942, a huge explosion of fire damp tore through the Five Quarter seam. An official statement issued by the colliery owners, the South Hetton Coal Company Limited, confirmed
“Thirteen men were killed outright and three injured. Of the three men injured two were able to proceed to their homes, but the third was removed to Sunderland Royal Infirmary suffering from extensive burns. The bodies of the deceased men were all recovered within eight hours of the accident.”
The names of the thirteen men who perished at Murton Colliery that night are recorded in the Book of Remembrance at the Miners’ Memorial at Durham Cathedral. Alongside them are written the names of a further 39 men who were killed at the Seaham and Murton pits (Seaham, Vane Tempest, Dawdon and Murton) between 1939 and 1945. Many more perished in the mines scattered across this little county during those years. The inscription on the memorial reads:
“He breaketh open a shaft away from where men sojourn.
They are forgotten of the foot that passeth by.”
Amongst the bishops, the barons, the saints, and the sinners, the lives of those rough, ordinary men who paid the ultimate sacrifice, along with those who fought and died on land, at sea and in the air, are remembered, and honoured.
Durham Cathedral remains for us, as it was for them, our talisman, our “home”.
You can read more about Lord Londonderry and wartime in County Durham, in my forthcoming book, Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command -The Wireless Operator’s Story (estimated publication date July 2020 – now available to pre-order).


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A large new study of more than 37,000 men, whose dietary habits were followed for about 22 years, and 83,000 women who were followed for about 28 years has provided the strongest signal yet of the health problems associated with eating unprocessed and processed red meat. The conclusion from the study was that eating daily portions of unprocessed and processed red meats increased the risk of mortality. The more meat eaten the higher the risk (see the image below).
Red meat substitutes such as poultry, nuts, fish, legumes, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, produced lower mortality risks. This is a further boost to those advocating the health of vegetarian and Mediterranean style diets. The researchers suggested that the promotion of replacement for red meat with the alternative animal and vegetable protein may lower the mortality risk and increase the life expectancy of middle age people.The study by researchers at Harvard University published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that eating a small daily serving of processed red meat increased a person's risk of dying by up to 20 %, while eating a serving of unprocessed meat increased the risk of mortality by about 13% .
The study of more than 120,000 subjects was conducted using survey techniques. Each subject was asked to complete a survey concerning their eating habits every 4 years over the 20-30 year period. The study also showed that:
The authors of the study estimated that encouraging the participants to halve their red meat consumption every day for the substitutes could have reduced the overall mortality of the subjects during the 20-30 year period by 7-9 %.
Processed red meat has been implicated in a variety of studies to be unhealthy. It contains many doubtful ingredients such as sodium, saturated fat, nitrites, preservatives and some suspected carcinogens that are associated with chronic ailments including cancer and heart disease.
It has been reported in other studies that red meat intake was associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Red meat intake has been associated with increased risks of colorectal cancer and several other cancers.
Other studies have shown that deaths related to smoking and obesity are partially preventable through changes in lifestyles.
Seventh Day Adventist Vegetarians Live Longer
In an earlier study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2001, found that Seventh Day Adventists, who generally have healthier habits than the general population, and don't eat meat, have a longer life expectancy at the age of 30 years, than the average person in the American population. The study found that Adventist men lived an average of about 7 years longer, and women about 4 years longer than those in the general population. The vegetarian diet of Adventists, body weight, exercise, eating nuts, cigarette smoking and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) all played a part in the benefits that were reported.
Sugar-Laden Beverages increases risk of Heart Disease
A recent study, published in the journal - Circulation, showed that men who drank sugar-laden beverages daily had a 20 % higher risk of heart disease than those who did not consume these drinks, or who only consumed 2 of these beverages a week. The study followed the diets of more that 42,000 men, over a 22 year period.

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How do you deal with time "between" horses?
For the first time in 19 years, I am without a horse to ride. I have gone from consistently riding 5 to 6 times a week and competing frequently to hardly riding at all. I still have my guy, but he's currently on stall rest and likely to enjoy a life of retirement after that. There are horses I can catch ride at the barn where I board, but it's just not the same as having your own horse. Plus, with my work schedule, I can really only catch ride on the weekends. My trainer generally is not out and about during the wee hours of the morning when I typically ride during the week.
I'm currently shopping for my next horse, but I'm not having a whole lot of luck. Out of the many horses I've tried, the one I really liked turned out to have navicular changes and ringbone (not exactly a great combo for someone looking to do prelim + eventing). Also, not exactly a great combo to see in a 10 year old horse.
So, much of my horse time these days is spent grazing my guy, which I love to do, but I still find myself depressed as a result of no riding goals on the horizon. Have you ever experienced time "between" horses? How'd you cope?
I've become obsessed with finding another horse, but I just can't find any candidates that I seem to like as much as the one that didn't work out. Any advice?
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This little optical illusion is brought to us by Twitter user @ks_aya and shows what can be accomplished with just the right lighting and angles.
After staring at the photo long enough to shake the illusion out of your brain, it’s plain to see that the trolley is just lying on the ground next to the shadow of a street light. However, since the position of the trolley lines up with the other shadows around it, it is easy for people to interpret it to be floating at first glance.
On the other hand, some people may not see the illusion right away and will have to stare at it for a bit to make it work, kind of like those pictures that look like both a rabbit and a duck.
Witnesses to this photographic magic trick were largely impressed.
“Oohhh I see. Interesting!” “That’s cute.” “Bravo!” “It’s great what you can do with shadows.” “Shouldn’t the shadow be a square?” “It really looks like it’s floating.” “Pssh, that’s clearly a CGI trolley.” “We really shouldn’t trust our eyes so much.”
It certainly is a neat trick and a good example for beginner art classes of how easy it can be to create a highly realistic sense of depth.
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Did you know that Salacious magazine will be publishing its Leather issue in the coming months? I didn’t submit anything for that round, but I’ll be ordering a copy because it’s bound to be good.
I did submit a story for their Sci Fi issue, which was originally going to be published as issue #3. Â That theme is being re-launched for this fall, with a deadline of September 15, 2012. Â I feel good about the story I submitted last year and am hopeful it will be included. Â In the meantime, Salacious has announced its next issue with the theme Work, with a submission deadline of March 10, 2012. Â I already have a piece in mind, one I’ve never published, something that I hope will catch the editorial board’s eye and entertain the readers.
If you are a writer of enlightened smut, check out Salacious. Â Maybe this is your year to be published.
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has foreshadowed having to levy more from the superannuation industry to help pay for the extension of its performance heat maps to the choice sector.
APRA chair, Wayne Byers flagged the necessity to fund the exercise in his opening address to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, suggesting the regulator had little other choice.
He said that where choice products were concerned, the challenge was greatest.
“Unfortunately, the comparability and consistency of that information has proven inadequate. Choice creates a major challenge, as there are well over 40,000 superannuation investment options on offer,” Byers said.
“We will have to be more prescriptive in what we ask for, and potentially diverge from other reporting requirements in some areas. That will come at a cost to the system. But being able to genuinely assess member outcomes requires more granular product and investment option level data.”
Byers said that APRA’s superannuation heatmap – designed to provide important information on the outcomes being delivered by every MySuper product – would be published in full next week, and represented a major leap forward in transparency and accountability in the superannuation industry.

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Subba Rao, GSR and Rajaram, J and Rathnamala, S and Sivaramakrishnan, R (1977) Homogeneous hydrogenations ofα, β-unsaturated compounds using pentacyanocobaltate (II) anion as catalyst system. In: Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences - Section A, 86 (5). pp. 435-445.
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Hydrogenation of someα, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds using potassium pentacyanocobaltate (II), K3Co(CN)5, as a homogeneous catalyst has been investigated. Thus, hydrogenation of 1-carvone (I), mesityl oxide (4), 2-cyclohexenone (8) and benzalacetone (6) afforded the corresponding dihydrocompounds. Hydrogenation ofβ-ionone (10) afforded a mixture of theα, β-dihydrocompounds (14) and (15). In all these cases, it was observed that the reaction proceeded to completion only in the presence of added base. Hydrogenation of 5α-androst-l-en-17β-ol-3-one acetate (19) afforded the saturated compound, 5α-androst-17β-ol-3-one (20) in 60% yield. It was found that other steroid enones and dienones were not reduced by this catalyst system.
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ELKTON, Ohio (WKBN) – A federal judge has ordered the Bureau of Prisons to get moving on releasing over 800 inmates from Elkton Federal Correctional Institution in Columbiana County.
The 837 inmates in limbo are all medically vulnerable.
The court order states the Bureau of Prisons “has made only minimal effort to get at-risk individuals out of harm’s way.”
The judge said as of May 8, only five inmates had been approved for home confinement and there continues to be a lack of testing in the jail.
The order recommends the eligible inmates be released to home confinement, through compassionate release if they’re eligible or be transferred to another prison.
This comes after a petition by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center in April over concerns of COVID-19 spreading among inmates and prison staff.
At the peak, 42 prisoners were hospitalized with 18 on ventilators.
Nine prisoners have died.
As of Monday, 103 prisoners were in isolation because they tested positive for the coronavirus, according to prison union president Joseph Mayle.
Fifty staff members have tested positive, but none have died.
Mayle said Monday that it seems the prison is on the downside of the COVID-19 curve.
Gov. Mike DeWine sent members of the Ohio National Guard to the federal prison in April to help with sick inmates.


Bosch Rotak 43 lawn mowers. Overview, specifications, owner reviews
The Bosch Rotak 43 lawnmower is an electric model designed for mowing grass on a personal plot of up to 600 m². The advantage of the model is the powerful motor 1800 – W and the high torque of 23 nm. Environmentally friendly, quiet in operation and easy to maintain, the Bosch Rotak 43 is the ideal partner for the owner of a private garden. Due to the rotary cutting system and the petal blade, it easily copes not only with the lawn but also with dense weed vegetation.
The lawnmower has 10 cutting modes that let you adjust the amount of grass from 20 to 70 mm. Switching the modes is easy and effortless. The grass is released. If desired, you can stick to the grass box, which is included and has a volume of 50 liters. The mowing width during operation is 43 cm, which allows you to quickly treat the entire area.
The set includes a telescopic handle, which can be used to adjust the practical control of a person with height. The handle can crumple, which means that the Bosch 43 lawnmower is suitable for storage. The handle on the body also makes the unit easy to transport and pull. It comes standard with a mulching fork, which makes it possible to shred the entire mowed area into a uniform mass.
Benefits of the Bosch Rotak 43 electric model
- Quiet operation;
- Environmentally friendly;
- Large grass catcher box;
- Convenient transportation;
- Compact size;
- The possibility of setting the height of mowing;
- Enhanced ergonomics;
- Low weight.
Bosch Rotak 43 basic equipment
- Lawn mower with handles;
- The grass catcher box;
- Fixing elements;
Overview of models
Bosch Rotak 43 Li lawnmower
As an alternative, the manufacturers have published a modification of the presented model with a battery Bosch Rotak 43 Li. The operation has become even more convenient, as there is no need to constantly monitor the wire and be in the vicinity of the outlet. The freedom of movement is increased, but the use of a battery makes the unit heavier. It weighs 13.4 kg. With a 36-volt lithium-ion battery, you can work for about 15-20 minutes. The lawnmower must work with many safety precautions to avoid overheating the motor.
The device has a special load-saving system that extends the operating time by 15%. The full charge is carried out within an hour. Due to the increased maneuverability due to the absence of a cable with a cordless electric mower is easy to work in areas with various obstacles.
Bosch Rotak 43 Gen 4 lawnmowers
Bosch Rotak 43 Gen 4 is a further modification of the presented model, but does not have significant differences in technical properties. The same rotary cutting system, the engine power of 1800 watts and a large grass catcher box.
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The recommended air temperature for operating the Bosch Rotak 43 electric gas stove is between 0 and +40 degrees Celsius. Due to the increased insulation of the appliance, there is no need to ground it. For safe operation, it is recommended to use an extension cord type H50VV F or H05RN F.
The operating voltage is 230 V, and for non-EU countries: 220 V or 240 V. Repair work may only be carried out when technical safety rules are observed, i.e. wearing gloves and using unplugged equipment.
It takes 1 hour to fully charge the battery.
Maintenance consists of the following operations:
- Conducting a periodic inspection to detect visible defects;
- Checking cutting tools and replacing them if they are overdone;
- Check that all covers are securely fastened and sealed;
- Carry out regular cleaning of tools.
To learn more about maintenance and operation, please see the instruction manual.
Overview of the Bosch Rotak 43 Li Rechargeable Lawnmower
Overview of the Bosch Rotak 43 Li cordless lawnmower
Various reviews on the web say that the mower is reliable and easy to set up even with thick grass.
My experience with the Bosch Rotak 43 Li with a Bosch 43 Li battery, but allowed me to draw the following conclusions:
Bosch Rotak 43 (0,600,8A4,300) reviews
Second season mowing, mowed tall grass with weeds several times – managed! Clean mowing around the edge. And last fall also worked as a garden vacuum. The blade is steel with notches that not only mow, but also quickly collect leaves from the lawn into the grass catcher box.
I bought this lawn mower six years ago. I use it from May to the end of September on a plot of about 12 acres. The plot is not ideal. And trees, and bushes, and even there are some stones. I have bought new blades twice and usually sharpen them with a grinder. I only put new ones in when the old ones are completely dead. I don’t take much care of the mower, I clean it after I cut the grass and that’s it. I never wash it. It sits outside. I’m waiting for it to be covered. But. It’s just an awesome machine. The previous one (not a Bosch) lasted 2 years. Now that’s a good
Disappointing. The price is high, but it did not meet any expectations. Before it was the cheapest Chinese mower (for 1500 P), and it worked longer (three years).
I use it for the second season! Also works, now I use only up to 1 cm, very cool. Digging area is 4 hectares.
Small compartment for grass clippings! I don’t like the saw, mows grass up to 10-12 cm better, it just crushes it on top, so trimmer first. Always watch the wire.
As the girl below says mowers, but the blades are really dull, if you decide to buy an electric lawn mower, find out where there is a service and give the opportunity to sharpen or buy new blades. I do not recommend sharpening the blades yourself at home. The slightest imbalance and fly bearings, the repair of which will cost half the cost. P.S.S. I put the cost of knives about 800 rubles, see dealers Bosch. P.S.S. The 2015 season is over, flight is normal, put new knives at the end of the season, the price of 1100 rubles. Rating changed great, really worked hard in 2015.
Yesterday I bought, reassembled, re-turned the blade, scrolling the knife with my hand, it rotates very tight. Who has such a lawnmower, tell me, is this normal? Maybe there is a brake mechanism? Plugged it in, it works, but I’m afraid to start working the grass so I don’t burn it. Please convince yourself and let me know!
Colleagues, buy a voltage regulator and an extension cord with the right section of wire. Very good lawn mower, in operation for the third year, the lawn area of 400 sq. m. My neighbor has a Rotak 37, the device is already 6 years old (!) All works perfectly. Before mowing, I bring a knife with a grater. Support was a must!
Reliability is top notch! Powerful. Light weight, unlike gears counterparts. Even an elderly person can handle it. With a little skill it also mows very tall grass, both over hills and over bumps.
The grass catcher box is almost useless, it gets completely clogged up while mowing a strip of 30 m and the grass height of 15-20 cm. We use it only when mowing for the first time in the season, and then we mow without the grass catcher box. When the grass is very succulent, the blades quickly get clogged with grass, and we have to clean them constantly. Koshu had a garden shovel with him to clean grass and soil off the floor and blades. I adapted a wire to raise the tailgate to different levels – this adjusts the grass and the blade is less clogged.
The mowing area is 12-13 solid lawns tomorrow. This is my third such machine. I will not mention the names of previous companies for ethical reasons. The first mower was petrol, but the engine failed in the first season, the second – the analogue of a well-known Japanese company, the camp came off the second year, and worked for two more seasons until it was completely dead. The same unit has been working like a tiger since the fifth (!) season! The main thing is to sharpen the knife carefully and not to let the stones, wire, and other hard objects get under the knife. Main tip – keep an eye on the wire! Long story short, I am happy with this device like an elephant!!! I realize that things don’t last forever. I’m thinking of buying a new one at the end of the season and keeping it for parts. Good luck everyone with the Bosch Rotak. ====== Contact. Summer 2016 season is coming to an end and the machine is still in use.
Mows well and fast. If it’s not clogged, all the grass goes into the grass box, but it fills up quickly when the grass is high.
Simple – the woman handles without any problems.
After a year of use it suddenly stopped working. Once a week I mow 10 acres of lawn.
The service said to replace the stock and the motor! – 9500r. Good thing I kept the warranty card, promised to replace everything for free, and advised to keep an eye on the blades, as with blunt knives the load on the motor increases. With normal use should last 7 seasons.
When you start the mower, it doesn’t mow, it shreds the grass. The cutting height adjustment constantly jumps to 7 – in principle, we like this height, but if we had to cut shorter, it would be annoying.
We are using it for the third year, no complaints. But we should clarify – we have a perfect lawn, we do not run for any mountains, we do not cut the shoots…
Powerful. Easy on the move. Excellent height adjustment features. Wide grass catcher box. Works almost 4 seasons.
Engine protection is not well thought out. Grabs small grass in front and under pressure drags it to the ejector. Engine. The blades are not as hardened as they say on the manufacturer’s website. They are sharpenable with a regular file. Tried to find a new knife – not easy. Wheels were hard to turn after the first season, everything was solved with regular WD.
Last week I noticed that the lawnmower became very noisy, the blade spinning as I decided to brush with great effort. The cross and star screws are used to reduce the difficulty. When I opened the upper housing, I saw a large amount of grass. Clarified. Opened the engine cover, there was even more fluff and grass. Tried cleaning, but it was impossible to get down. Had to remove the letter. Engine. This was a fatal mistake. Hospital belt tension between drive roller e. Motor and blade shaft, very powerful. There is no adjustment. You can see that in the factory, with some special devices, everything is done in the factory. After cleaning and rinsing, began to assemble for good luck, killed two evenings. The engine was mounted at the top and the four bolts at the bottom. I have terrible inconvenience. To make a long story short, I had a lot of troubles, but on the housings of the cooling fan of the postal unit. The engine formed a connection without cracks. The fasteners did not give anything and pulled as much as they could. Had to caulk those holes around the perimeter. Turned it on, it works, but obviously not like the new one. So I took a new Bosch Rotak 37+ trimmer just in case. This is one of those kits from the manufacturer. Tip, don’t try to open up the electric motor, you’ll just kill the lawnmower. Make it work for as long as possible, and that’s the most important thing.


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Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) (Blu-ray)
Directed by Clive Donner
Get ready to meet Charlie Chan in a whole new light! The inscrutable detective (Peter Ustinov, Death on the Nile, Evil Under the Sun) matches his legendary wit against his old nemesis, The Dragon Queen (Angie Dickenson, Rio Bravo, Dressed to Kill). Follow Chan through the most unlikely of obstacles as he watches over his klutzy grandson (Richard Hatcvh, Battlestar Galactica) and his fiancee (Michelle Pfeiffer, Scarface, Married to the Mob) rushing to save them from a fate worse than death! With an all star cast including Roddy McDowell (Planet of the Apes, Fright Night), Brian Keith (Mountain Men, Family Affair), Lee Grant (SHAMPOO, MAFU CAGE), Rachel Roberts (Foul Play, Baffled), Johnny Sekka (Fever Pitch) and directed by Clive Donner (What's New Pussycat, The Nude Bomb) you've never seen a crime unfold like this, and you've never looked for answers in a murderous fortune cookie! And now see it in HD!
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We have lots of different greens growing on the farm and going in the boxes each week. Here are some ideas to help you get the best from them or even just identify what they might be to start with 🙂
Rainbow chard – As a salad leaf if young and tender, when mature better lightly steamed or added to chickpea or squash curry
Curly Kale – as a winter green this cannot be beaten, it seams to love our wet winters and heavy soil so its a stalwart in the boxes over winter. Roasted with plenty of oil and salt, sliced and stir fried shredded in to slow cooked curry or casserole or steamed its fairly resilient to cooking and mostly keeps a nice firm texture.
A bouquet of purple sprouting broccoli! This is like the asparagus of the north, it takes full year to grow and has a very short season in the spring of the following year from planting. The leaves, stem and florets are all delicious lightly steamed and dipped into your egg yolks or on the side of a nice steak for a fancy supper!

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JERICHO, NEW YORK, September 9, 2003 – AMC and the School of Visual Arts (SVA) have teamed to create "TVs for Movie People," a free public art exhibit inspired by the passion that "movie people" feel for their favorite films, which is the crux of AMC's brand position. The exhibit, sponsored by AMC and created by artists from the School of Visual Arts, is on display from Friday, September 15th to Friday, October 10th at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall in midtown Manhattan, 42nd street at Park avenue. The exhibit is open daily from 8 am to 10 pm.
Conceived by the marketing department at AMC and created by SVA 3-D Design instructor Kevin O'Callaghan, the exhibit features over 50 pieces that demonstrate the universal appeal of great movie moments. "TVs for Movie People" celebrates the impact of movies on pop culture and the passion the artists feel for their personal favorites.
"'TVs for Movie People' is AMC's first effort to extend the brand off-channel and into an environment where 'movie people' can connect with the films they love in a real, tangible way," said Catherine Moran, AMC's Vice President of Consumer Marketing. "Whether it's happy, mad, sad or even terrified, movies stir feelings in all of us. We designed this exhibit to tap into that shared passion."
The exhibit consists of over 50 television sets that were transformed into evocative works of art that represent their creators' favorite movie scenes. The exhibit also features special graphic panels that illustrate the influence movies have had on pop culture.
The students who created the artworks are enrolled in the 3-D design program at SVA, instructed by Kevin O'Callaghan. O'Callaghan has earned national recognition for his traveling exhibitions and students eagerly sign up for his 3-D design program. The program is within the Advertising and Graphic Design Department led by art director and graphic designer, Richard Wilde. AMC received over 2,000 sketches of television designs from the students. Selections were made based on creativity; universal appeal of the movie; and a technically achievable design.
"The 'TVs for Movie People' exhibit represents a new way of marketing for AMC, added Moran. "In today's segmented marketplace, untraditional marketing methods are a vital tool for growing your audience and expanding your brand."
School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
AMC is a 24-hour, movie-based network, dedicated to the American movie fan. The network, which reaches over 84,000,000 homes, offers a comprehensive library of popular movies and an increasingly visible, critically- acclaimed, slate of original programming that is a diverse, movie-based mix of original series, documentaries and specials. Over the past three years AMC has garnered many of the industry's highest honors, including eight Emmy awards. AMC is "TV for movie people."
A leader in sports, news and entertainment programming, Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC). Rainbow owns and manages national networks: AMC, IFC (The Independent Film Channel), WE: Women's Entertainment and Fuse, as well as Mag Rack, a collection of on-demand video magazines. Rainbow's other businesses include its regional programming services — MetroChannels, News 12 Networks and Rainbow Sports Networks — as well as the Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation and Rainbow Network Communications. Rainbow is a 50 percent partner in Fox Sports Net.


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"Godzilla" aluminium tank for Honda Monkey and Gorilla
This is a beautifully hand-crafted aluminium tank, perfect to spice up your little companion.
All of our tanks have been pressure tested (Pneumatic Leak Test) with 1.7bar (=25psi) during a period of 24 hours to ensure you get a reliable and dependable product of the highest quality. They are carefully packed to withstand international transit.
The tank fits all Honda Monkey and Gorilla. The tank comes with a lockable tank cap.

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CHAMBER: 76 mm
MECHANIC: Kinetic Drive inertial system semi-automatic rotating bolt
BARREL LENGTH: 18.5"
CHOKE: 1 InterPro C
STOCK LENGTH 340 mm
DROP AT HEEL: 55±1 mm, 45-50-60 mm adjustable
DROP AT COMB: 37±1 mm
WEIGHT: 2.90± kg
FRAME: Aluminum Anodized/Cerakote coating
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 4+1x12/76
SAFETY: Trigger safety
TRIGGER GUARD: Special polyurethane
TRIGGER: Trigger safety, Automatic locking system, Anti-repellent system
The Model IT-1 comes with a pistol grip and 18.5-inch barrel and is available in a black polymer finish. It is a great choice for all types of hunting — from waterfowl to deer — and is also a good option for home defense.


Terrible battery level prediction since 10.10 - Any fixes?
Ubuntu battery prediction is terrible with my laptop. Upon power-up, Ubuntu frequently reports one minute of battery power remaining, yet the hardware LED is happily glowing green.
I know that my laptop is OK with Linux - Ubuntu 10.10 & earlier work fine. I have been using Ubuntu for years (since Breezy).
My laptop is a Lenovo 3000 0769-B4G
I have tried various suggestions in the past without success & I am now at the stage where I have forgotten what I have tried!
I am trying very hard, but I'm starting to get a little disheartened with the new changes.
Does anyone know of a fix that works?
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Detalii masina de taiat FOM2 RI 3015
The Rotary Index is an integrated unit, allowing the cutting head to be positioned near the chuck—minimizing the dead zone. Bowed pipe or tubing can now be cut without vibration while maintaining accuracy from end to end. The innovative design expands process range capabilities to cut a significantly wider variety of tubing and pipe.
Machines using 3- or 4-jaw rotary chucks cannot process a similar range of materials without the use of fixtures or collets. AMADA's FOM2 RI can process round, square, rectangle, C-channel, and angle iron, making it the most versatile Rotary Index laser cutting system available. Productivity is further enhanced with the use of Dr. Abe_Tube software.
Many common shapes and configurations are already pre-programmed making it very easy to fabricate tubular structures that fit together for welding.
- Maximize utilization with minimal setup between jobs
- High speed processing of thin and thick materials
- Operator-friendly windows-based network compatible control
- Performance-proven rack and pinion drive system in the X-axis and high-precision ball screws in the Y and Z axis
- High-speed shuttle table design improves overall machine utilization by externalizing the material setup process
- Cast iron frame for superior stability
- Water Assisted Cutting System (WACS™) uses an adjustable water mist to absorb heat generated by the cutting process
- Cut Process Monitoring for automatic pierce detection as well as plasma detection for thick stainless steel and aluminum
- SFP (Spatter Free Pierce) function for cleaner high-speed piercing in thicker material
- Interlocked enclosure surrounds cutting area to ensure safety
- AMADA/FANUC RF excited resonator provides unmatched performance and reliability


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It’s no secret that the Black Friday shopping season is a huge event, with shoppers being able to shop online, buy items from brick-and-mortar stores and even get discounted or freebies at participating stores.
Cyber Monday, however, is the biggest shopping day of the year, and advertisers are starting to get serious about marketing to shoppers.
According to data from Kantar Media, Black Friday has become the fastest-growing day of sales ever.
The company says it has seen a 70% increase in online ad spending since Black Friday, with nearly $3 billion being spent in the last 24 hours alone.
The day of Black Friday was created by the government in 1971 as a way to help the economy during the Great Depression, but it has grown to become the largest shopping day in the U.S. every year since.
Black Friday is also the busiest shopping day on the calendar, with millions of people making purchases on the day.
Advertising and marketing firms are working to capitalize on the frenzy, which has made Black Friday a huge selling point for advertisers.
Some of the biggest retailers in the world have started to go on the offensive, including Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target and others.
Target has launched promotions for Black Friday on its website.
The retail giant is also using the Black Thursday shopping holiday to launch a new ad campaign called Black Friday: Countdown.
The ad will debut on Friday, November 17, but will be rolling out throughout the day until Black Friday ends.
Some retailers are even trying to sell Black Friday-themed merchandise, like Black Friday T-shirts.
The retailer Target, for example, is launching a limited-edition version of its Black Friday t-shirts featuring the iconic logo.
The shirts are available for $25, and the shirts feature a message on the front that says “We love you, but you have a problem.”
Target also launched a special sale on Black Friday called “The Black Friday Revolution.”
Target will be selling $20 Black Friday products, including $20 discounted Walmart gift cards, for $5 each.
Amazon is offering a discounted $10 Amazon gift card for Black Thursday.
And Amazon is also running an Amazon Black Friday sale.
The online retailer is offering free shipping on orders of $99 or more.
The Amazon Prime service is offering Black Friday deals on everything from books to electronics, from clothes to furniture.
For the holiday season, Amazon is giving away $10 off all orders with the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY20.


Dual Stainless Steel (SS) HoistCam Camera System
Dual Stainless Steel HoistCam is designed for equipment where a single camera will not provide a proper field of view for the operator. Using two stainless cameras connected back to a stainless steel Video Transmission Box (VTB), the video feed is sent back to the operator’s cab and displayed on a split video screen.
- Installation of cameras and VTB quickly using magnetic mount
- Push buttons to quickly switch between different camera views
- Dual or quad split-screen monitor capabilities
- 12VDC to 24VDC power compatible
- Integrates with existing wired HC110 series wired stainless cameras
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SLP1 Carbon Cycling Sleeveless BASE LAYER in Light Grey - by Outwet
The Superlight Carbon Short Sleeve Base Layer (SLP1) has a unique blend of Dryarn (75%), Resistex Carbon (15%) and Elastane (10%). This combination of micro-fibers have several unique properties that make it a good choice for performance cycling apparel.
- - Supreme temperature regulation due to excellent wicking properties
- - Reduces static electricity
- - Naturally anti-bacterial
- - Tubular construction allows for no irritating seams
- - Contour the body without restricting movement
- - Keep their shape wash after wash
- - Very elastic properties mean that these base layers are truly a one-size-fits-all.
Outwet base layers have been our top selling base layers. They are designed to be worn beneath cycling jerseys and jackets.


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The UK economy is missing out on a vital boost as small-and-medium sized businesses sit on £86 billion of dormant cash in accounts that pay little or no interest, reveals Shawbrook Bank’s inaugural SME Savings Monitor.
Its research shows that SMEs hold an average of 57% of their total capital in current or instant-access accounts, rather than fixed-term deals that typically pay higher rates of interest, potentially missing out on £4.2 billion of extra interest every year.
Figures from UK Finance show that in the last five years SMEs have increased their cash reserves by £66 billion to £329 billion, with £186.1 billion held in current accounts and £140.9 billion held in deposit accounts.
Julian Hynd, Chief Operating Officer at Shawbrook Bank, said: “The amount of money SMEs are keeping in accounts paying little or no interest is indicative of the cautious nature of many firms in the current economic and political climate. While it is prudent for firms to keep some cash within easy reach to cover the daily costs of running a business, having too much money that is earning next to no interest can have an adverse impact on finances.”

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- Authentic rotary speaker sounds via COSM technology
- Slow/Fast transition time is adjustable from gradual to rapid change; optional Expression pedal can
- Onboard Overdrive effects
- Adjustable mix balance between Treble Rotor and Bass Rotor
- 4 types of sounds, from standard rotary speaker effects to rock-oriented tones, UNI-V, and more
Details: From the Beatles to Jeff Beck, Santana to Stevie Ray, many guitar greats have incorporated the rotary speaker into their rigs. With this in mind BOSS proudly presents the RT-20 Rotary Sound Processor. Employing COSM
It’s built like a tank and gives me that Leslie sound I’ve long been wanting to achieve.


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G.W. Schleidt KS155 Kaleidoscope Metal Light Color Model: KS155, Toys & Games for Kids & Child by Toys & Child at PJs Trick Shop. MPN: AMBT-PN-7961813. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. A kaleidoscope is a simple tube of mirrors and small colored objects, yet it's varying colors and beautiful symmetrical patterns produce an exciting and educational experience for all ages. This metal G.W. Schleidt design features a rich marble motif. Not suitable for children under 5 years of age. Overall length is 5 inches.Produces varying colors and beautiful symmetrical patterns. Educational and fun for all ages. Metal construction. Overall length is 5 inches. Not suitable for children under
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On being a part of Dream Girl, Nushrat said: "I like this quirky comedy space a lot. Ayushmann is of course really good at picking these kinds of films. I am really blessed being part of Dream Girl because that film's script is really funny and quirky."
Talking about her forthcoming film Turram Khan, Nushrat said: "I am working in Turram Khan with Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao. It's like a dream combination. I wanted to work with them for many years and finally, I am working with them."
As an actor, Nushrat's desire is to see her films releasing on consecutive Fridays.
"That will be quite cool to have," she said.
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Negotiations with Raley’s/Bel Air/Nob Hill, Safeway/Vons, and Save Mart/Lucky are proceeding slowly. Additional meetings are scheduled this month and we are committed to reaching an agreement which rewards the efforts and hard work of our members.
Contract protections remain in effect as we continue bargaining with management.
Something to keep in mind as negotiations progress, companies are constantly looking to reduce their costs to increase profits. To the company, workers are an expense.
Your Union represents your interests, and only your interests, at the bargaining table. We are focused on achieving the best possible contract for all members.
Solidarity also plays an important role in strengthening our member’s wages, health benefits, pension, and working conditions. Continue supporting your Union bargaining team in word and deed.
Together we will prove once again … Solidarity Works!


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Located in Sokcho, Green Resortel is within a 15-minute drive of Seorak-san National Park and Sokcho Beach. This pension is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Gwongeumseong Fortress and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sinheungsa Temple.Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, microwave in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free valet parking is available onsite.Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Seorak-san National Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Gwongeumseong Fortress - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Sinheungsa Temple - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Biseondae Rocks - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Sokcho City Museum & Displaced Civilians Folk Village - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Seorak Waterpia - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Seorak Plaza Country Club - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Teddy Bear Farm - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Seorak Sunrise Park - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Sokcho Expo Park - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Sokcho Expo Tower - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Seokbong Ceramic Museum - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Daepo Port - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Dongmyeong Port - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Sokcho Culture Center - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
The nearest major airport is Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.) - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.
- -Smoke-free property
- -24-hour front desk
- -Barbecue grill(s)
- -Free valet parking
- -Water dispenser
- -Shared microwave


“Here at Stealth Tools, our clients value our initiative to react to certain industry trends. If its increasing certain shelf stock levels to cater for industry demand, or investing in new technologies to fill the specific requirements of the ever changing Australian drilling operations, our ability to act fast and efficiently is what keeps us “The Silent Force in Drilling”.
One trend that has flown under the radar for some time, is the unavoidable damage occurring to wooden crates traditionally used to move our premium and sensitive products around the country – with the high costs associated to repair or replace them, and the potential for damage to the equipment they contain, they seem to be a single use item that could be ‘handled’ better.
With the problem being the harsh road environments, long travel distances, and inability to oversee the load and unload of wooden crates outside our facility, what holds it all together between leaving the workshop carefully packaged and secure, to returning back to the workshop in one piece is one thing – Timber.
The problem is it’s not strong enough. The solution? Eliminate the timber and build an inhouse Stealth solution to better service one of the most important parts of the process; the delivery and return of the technology your operations require to arrive and return in the best condition possible.
Introducing the Stealth SS4500 and SS3270 Skeleton Stillages. The simplest and most effective way to transport goods around the harsh Australian terrain. Whether required to protect and move one of the many Stealth Tools products to your remote location, or if custom build items are required for your operations, feel free to contact us for further information on 1800-STEALTH or at firstname.lastname@example.org and have peace of mind that like our versatile, robust and high quality products, what keeps them safe as they move around Australia is just as reliable.


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These long, narrow, Japanese SK5 high carbon steel blades are rust resistant. Suitable for fine and delicate pruning and perfect for floral art. Great for working with Bonsai, Sweet Peas and Fuchsias. The contoured handles have a comfortable non-slip grip and are ideal for the smaller hand . Simple and effective safety catch can be operated single handedly. Replacement parts available. A very popular product.
Slim profile handles and blades for collecting/thinning grapes or where dense growth needs reducing. These handy scissors are a great addition to the flower arrangers kit, also good for Bonsai and other delicate pruning tasks. The high carbon steel blades are hollowed to reduce friction and allow the sap to clear as you cut. Easily sharpened using Darlac's award winning fine grade Diamond Sharpeners. The slim handles provide a soft, non-slip coating for comfort and safety, with a simple closing loop at the bottom. A very popular product.


text: I'm doing a report on the book Mattimeo. It was published in1990. The aothor is Brian Jacques. He is one of my insparations to write. I think that he is one of the best writers in the world. The main characters are Mattimeo and his dad Mathias.Mathias is the Redall warior.Redwall is an abbey in a country called Mossflower. Mossflower is a big forest, and all of the creatures in it are characters.Mattimeo and Mathias are mice, but that is only one type creature. there are moles, rats,squirles, otters and many more. This wonderful novel is about an evi fox named Slagar the Cruel taking revenge on Mathias by kidnapping Mattimeo and other young redwallers to sell them as slaves, and lure Mathias out of Redwall so he can kill him slowly and paifully to show him the torture he once went through. Slagar had once battled against Mathias, and Mathias won.Mathias had burned Slagars face into a crinkled mess. It looked so horrible that he wore a mask over it. After Slagar kills Mathias by burying him alive Mattimeo solmely swears that he will kill Slagar. But is Mathias really dead?...No!Friends dig him out and join the journey. So they make new friends, and have no idea of what adventures they will go through together. After everything they all get home safe.I think the moral of this story is to never give up, and they learn to use what they have while they have it, and to give respect while they can.Mattimeo changes by becoming braver,stronger, and more obedient to his father Mathias who changes by giving more respect to Mattimeo. Mattimeo ,thebook, is one of fifteen stupendis tales of the series of Redwall.I thought this book was so wonderous because it had so many types of books put into one.It had comedy,a lot of action, and just a bit of sadness. I thought it was so good that I wish it was fifty times longer.I absolutely loved the book Mattimeo.

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Mattress Doctor, located at 201 E Angus Drive in Youngsville, LA, has just expanded its business to include an additional 1,000 square feet of retail space.
The completed project is phase 1 of a multi-phase expansion. And to celebrate the growth and their 2nd anniversary, a ribbon-cutting is being held today at noon with One Acadiana, the Youngsville chamber, and the Broussard chamber.
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Try not to get handsy with the flirty and modern design of the Nahema chair. Her sweet seat and contemporary detached back are bound by a metal and lacquer frame complete with two hand details, insistently grasping at your desire.
Structure: High gloss black lacquer with gold brass detail
Fabric: Satina lux cloud dancer
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Obama re-elected, winning every swing state (Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Nevada, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Virgina.)
Democrats gain seats in both the House (preliminary: +6) & Senate (+4 from 51 to 53+2 Inde.), retaining control of the Senate. The Dems had 23 Senate seats to defend while Republicans only had to defend 10. Not only did they SWEEP all 23 Democratic races, but they picked up two more.
Maryland, Maine, and Washington all voted FOR Marriage Equality.
Minnesota upheld their existing law.
Iowa judge David Wiggins who upheld Marriage Equality in his state won reelection despite a concentrated effort to unseat him.
Sherrod Brown retained his Senate seat despite being the most heavily targeted Democratic Senator in the country by the Right Wing SuperPAC's.
Wisconsin elected the nations' first openly gay Senator, Tammy Baldwin.
Tammy Duckworth took out "deadbeat dad" and all-around super-douchbag Joe Walsh.
Washington State & Colorado decriminalized recreational Marijuana.
Massachusetts passes a law allowing medical Marijuana.
Democrats win Senate seats in deep red North Dakota & West Virginia (Heidi Heitkamp & Joe Manchin.)
Swing state New Hampshire elects women to EVERY seat (Both Senate and both House seats.)
The "Redefine Rape" guys, Todd Akin, Roscoe Bartlett & Richard Mourdock all lost... BIG. (side note: Akin & Bartlet were also both on the House Science Committee. No joke.)
Allen West is out (but not gracefully.)
Alan Grayson is back in.
Most women in Senate EVER (18.)
Missouri, Montana, West Virginia elected Democratic governors.
Obama becomes first Democrat since FDR to win two elections with more than 50% of the popular vote.
Obama won 70% of the Jewish vote despite all the fear-mongering over Israel.
Obama won 73% of the Asian vote.
Obama won 71% of the Latino vote.
Democrats have won the popular vote in 5 of the past 6 presidential elections (2004 being the outlier.)


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What is the Keto diet?
In a nutshell, the “Keto diet” is a low inflammation diet meant for a specific population of people who may suffer from autoimmune disease, obesity, severe concussion symptoms or multiple concussions, or other ailments and disease that would warrant a specific diet to combat damaging inflammation. Carbs are limited in the keto diet, but instead of generalizing all carbs being eliminated, the ones first stripped from someone’s diet would be those that historically cause inflammation. This also goes for specific types of vegetables, some don’t always agree with people’s stomach lining or they may be too aggressive which can spike an inflammatory response, whereby a person would be limited to a specific list of veggies. Certain oils would definitely be a no-go, obviously no canola or corn oil which are some of the dirtiest oils you can use. There would also be a limited list of protein sources to choose from, it’s not just an “eat bacon daily,” type of diet. The meat would need to be grass-fed not corn fed, hopefully organic, free-range as to reduce the amount of stress the animal went through in its life. A high stress animal does not produce the healthiest meat. Ultra-lean beef like bison would be optimal, fish with safe catch practices. Things like a very limited or preferably zero alcohol, restaurant eating would become difficult, the menu would be bland and repetitive…but this is what people MUST DO if they are suffering with high levels of inflammation in their body, either caused through lifestyle, auto-immune disease, or an injury.
Wait, hold up…what about the bacon for breakfast every day? And the cheese?? WHAT ABOUT THE CHEESE!? Maybe in very limited amounts and from a grass-fed, organic source, but you’re going Keto my friend this ain’t no rodeo…this is a hard, sacrificing, diet your entire office and extended family are doing. Well that is, they say they are “Keto,” but my question is…why? The keto diet is ultimately very restrictive, maybe this is something that appeals to people because it makes them feel like they are on a plan, they are actively doing something about their health, others around them are reportedly “feeling GREAT!” just a few short days in. It’s a no brainer why so many people are hopping on the Atkins diet, I MEAN keto diet…it provides the promise and hope of a better life. The fitness industry will hop on a trend and hope to capitalize hard on it while it’s hot. Personal trainers, celebrity trainers, companies, even restaurants, popular food chains, all start hopping on the Keto trend to make a quick buck off a fad. I think the Keto diet should be prescribed by a professional to an individual, and not something you casually look up on Pinterest for recipes and then label your lifestyle as Keto.
My Observations & Predictions
- In the beginning of the diet, many people exclaim they have a ton more energy, they feel amazing, more focused, more mentally alert, and other side effects they read off google or heard others say. I do find there is a small placebo element. However, you could 100% feel better but this change in energy could have more to do with the vast difference in lifestyle. Maybe previously your meals were sporadic, you would have no idea how many calories you actually consume in a day, let alone grams of protein, fat, or carbs. Now since starting Keto you are more conscious of prepping, packing, and eating meals throughout the day. You are more aware of what you are eating in general, how you are fuelling your body. It may not be the Keto meals that are causing the energy boost, it may be the overall caloric intake is more consistent and what you are eating is more nutrient dense.
- If a person was looking to lose weight fast, they would be hopping on the first thing they hear worked for someone else. Especially if it’s a time sensitive situation. However, how do you know if the weight or lbs they lost on the scale was from muscle? Or fat? Usually when people are looking to lose weight and they are not obese, they will do way more activity and eat way less, especially cut out carbs. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good as you have potential to lose lean muscle mass, therefore hurting your metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and hormonal health. Carbs do not have to be eliminated, but they can be reduced during certain times of day and increased other times of the day such as pre and post weights workout. This is why I always recommend to those who have some fat to lose but are not obese, to instead do a higher fat and protein breakfast and then have the majority of carbs around workouts when muscle cells are the most spongey. This way you have enough energy for an effective workout, but also have enough carbs to replenish and repair muscle fiber. I think the belief with Keto is zero carbs, and that’s not always the best course of action towards weight loss. This is one of the reasons why I believe the Keto diet has been taken out of context.
- In my opinion, the average person during their work week would not be strictly keto long enough to invoke ketosis. When used loosely, the keto diet can be harmful if you are cutting off carbs, then introducing them over the weekend in abundance. But like I said before, the keto diet is more something that should be prescribed vs. something loosely attempted as a goal to lose weight. If you want to lose some body fat and increase muscle but are not obese, then don’t do something as restrictive as the Keto diet.
Who Is it for?
- Obese individuals:
Usually a high amount of body fat throws off hormonal equilibrium so hard, that it can invoke lingering auto-immune diseases, or make other disorders such as PCOS much worse than they need to be. Ultimately, high amounts of body fat causes inflammation. Sometimes with severely obese people they need to go on a very restrictive diet with carb sources that spike a low insulin response. Their cells are insulin resistant, which means there is a higher chance of the blood sugar not being used by cells, so it is stored in the liver or put into fat cells. The carbs for an obese person may come from avocado, a freshly squeezed 1/3C high anti-oxidant and iodine juice, or nuts for example. But carbs that spike insulin need to be eliminated until enough body fat is lost where the person can tolerate carbs again.
- Auto-immune disorders
- Concussion therapy
- Other ailments/diseases that cause inflammation in the body
I think the Keto Diet has been slightly taken out of context, and I think it’s made carbs an enemy and bacon a friend. This is not necessarily what the Keto Diet was originally intended, but it’s something the fitness and wellness industry can capitalize on. Regardless of how effective it truly is, following a plan, a guide, and feeling like you have some sense of control over your health is refreshing, and makes people feel good about something. However, there is no golden diet that will make people look toned and lean. Nutrition for weight loss and muscle growth is not 1 thing, it’s a complex relationship of many things over time, whether that be diet, sleep, stress, cardio, weight lifting, rest days, carb cycling, work ethic…the most important element is time. If you are working hard, and eating healthy foods consistently without bingeing or blowing out your caloric intake or under-cutting your caloric intake…you will lose weight. It doesn’t take a magic diet to do that. Start meal prepping, buy healthy options, don’t eat out so often, stop drinking so much, stop eating deep-fried foods, start weight lifting, get more sleep, drink more water, be happy, give it time, and you will be successful.


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Line Langebek is a Danish-born screenwriter who has been living in the UK since the late 90s. She has worked as a commissioned writer on shorts and features in the UK, US, France, Denmark and Norway, a freelance script consultant (for e.g. Matador Pictures - London and LA offices), as well as a translator and subtitler for TV. She has also contributed to magazines such as Broadcast, Scriptwriter UK, Sight & Sound and written short stories for Norwegian radio. Her produced credits include both numerous shorts, feature films (fiction and documentary) and drama for TV.
- MA in TV Scriptwriting - De Montfort University 2001-2004 (part time)
- MA The Theory and Practice of Literary Translation - Middlesex University 2002-2003
- BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and TV - Bournemouth University 1998-2001
Relevant Past Employment
- Lecturer in Screenwriting on BASW, MAWM and MASW courses at Bournemouth University's Media School 2009-2012
- Visiting lecturer at Kingston Univesity and the London Film School, 2010 - current
- Subtitler of film and TV for Day For Night, UK
- 2014 - FIELD STUDY, BFI Short Film Awards, produced by the BFI and Rooks Nest
- 2013 - SINK OR SWIM, 1/2 hour original drama for TV. Channel 4 / Touchpaper TV.
- 2012 - ANONYMOUS, short film. Inspiration Films.
- 2010 - DUAM DRITE: WE WANT LIGHT, feature length documentary. TS Productions France.
- 2008 - I'LL COME RUNNING, feature film. Produced by Parts and Labor, US.
- 2008 - ECHOES. Short film (starring Joanne Frogatt). White Lantern Productions
- 2007 - EVERGREEN, hour-long drama for TV. Produced by Asta Film and DFI
- 2004 - CHEER UP, short, Magic Hour Films, DK
IN ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT
- DEAR DARKNESS, feature in development with 65 Wilding Films, UK/Finnish co-production
- GREENLAND CAPTIVE, 6-part TV series in development with Red Productions, UK
- OBAYIFO, feature film in development with Wingbeat Pictures
- MANSFIELD, 3-parter for TV in development with Kudos
- Langebek, Line (2011), 'Screenwriting Conference Copenhagen 2010, review: A heady mix of theory and practice - as observed by a new researcher', Journal of Screenwriting 2:2, pp.287-290.
- Langebek, Line (2005), 'Close But No Cigar' (Rough Cut column), Broadcast Magazine27 May 2005.
- Langebek, Line (2003), 'The Arena as Character', ScriptWriter Magazine, November 2003
- A member of the WGGB Film Committee, chaired by Olivia Hetreed (since 2007). Co-chair of the Film Committee together with Andrea Gibb, since May 2013.
- Helped develop 'Writing Film: A Good Guide' - a publication by WGGB that launched at the Cheltenham Screenwriters Festival in 2009.
- Freelance script consultant for Matador Pictures and others.
Conference Papers Given
- International Screenwriting Research Conference - Madison, US, September 2013: "Cassavetes' Screenwriting Pratice - Improvising the Emotions" - panel presentation with Spencer Parsons, Northwestern University Il USA.
- International Screenwriting Research Conference - Brussels September 2011: "London, Texas - Screenwriting Across Borders" - panel presentation with Spencer Parsons, Northwestern University Il USA.
- International Screenwriting Research Conference - Copenhagen September 2010: "Battling the Politics of the Story".
Political films, politics in film and TV, using improvisation in writing.
Teaching & Course Development
- Year 3 leader for the BASW course at Bournemouth University (2011- 2012)
- Year 2 leader for the BASW course at Bournemouth University (2009- 2011)
- Development of the Script Reading and Editing unit on the BASW and MASW courses at Bournemouth University


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All parts in final arrangement now! But there is always the option of adding, or with some struggle, even removing! But I really do think this piece is finished, or well almost!
Even with all parts in final arrangement, I will need to verify they are securely attached, then I will add wall mounting hardware to the back. I may also improve the base so this piece can stand upright, which is not currently an option. I will probably add another clear coat also, in order to seal it well.
The title is “Reason to Worry”: the bare trees, an avenging angel, and the writing on the leaves convey a worrisome message about Earth’s rapidly shrinking forests. We need healthy forests for clean air, wildlife diversity, and our own mental health.
I love that I made everything about this artwork except the drawer, the paper, and the threads! Some of my assemblage work still includes a natural or found object or two, but most of them are all my own work. This is so satisfying.
I have a history of using old found drawers as containers for art. Sometimes I have been lucky enough to find handsome well made drawers, and it is great to get a matched pair of drawers!
Old drawers tend to be best: all wood, or at least sturdy plywood rather than junky pressed boards. And a little or even quite a bit of damage can lend character! I am not overly fond of new & pristine for my artwork. I have come to love a bit of wear & tear of the just the right sort…
So drawers as containers for art generally become an intrinsic part of the work: I build on the style of the drawer, and choose elements that fit the piece. The elements will be permanently attached in the final artwork. And sometimes the drawers actually inspire me to a new work.
These, and all my original art images, can be printed as art quality prints.
I can print these, and many other images, with archival inks on appropriate high quality papers. Most digitally transformed images really glow when printed on glossy photo or polar metallic papers. Other images, photos of collages or arrangements, look best on a smooth matte or lightly textured matte art paper. I can print a few sizes myself, and will mail these if necessary. I upload other larger images to a good “print on demand” site, and give you direct access. You order these online and the site will print and ship them to you.
I make some images available on fabric, clothing and other products, but other artwork I reserve for fine art prints.
These are some more alternatives for a new work. I am struggling with this collage / assemblage. This will “go somewhere”, I think. I plan to complete a finished piece incorporating the print and one of the two angels, but it may not look like much this.
The parts that I am considering include the burn sienna colored paperclay angel, a tinted but transparent resin angel, a small low relief resin tree, leaves or scans of leaves, and a shellac coated poly-lithograph print of trees. The conceptual title is “Reason to Worry”.
I have a sheet of copper that could become a good background for this piece (instead of the chipboard used above). And if I stay with a background & use a mat, I will not use this poorly cut & tinted cardboard, this is merely a temporary stand in for something better!
However the print and angel fit into another possibility entirely, some variation of this drawer piece:
Sometimes less is better! I rather wish that I did not have so many more alternatives for a new work!
I am currently assessing alternatives for three new works, while while I apply finishing touches to parts for a fourth piece. I have so many “parts” now, after recent casting. This makes for so many options: perhaps too many!
So I have one piece that is complete in concept, but the parts are just loosely arranged in place. This has been waiting for a) my certainty, b) final finish on all the parts, and c) final permanent assembly. I think the parts are now ready for assembly. Now to attach everything very carefully!
In addition to this work in progress, I currently have several assemblages in concept phase. An assemblage is like a collage, but is an arrangement of 3-D or bas relief elements, rather than two dimensional parts. These will likely become finished works, but that is still not quite certain. I have ideas that have not quite coalesced. These arrangements, and many “extra” parts that could be included, all take up work surface in my studio. New ideas and combinations seem to occur to me every time I move something… and that is quite exciting for an artist!
Sometimes the idea or parts work well together and bring a brand new piece into focus. But often the scale or the colors are not quite right. So I stop to paint a part, or to make a cast in another color, or to print a scanned drawing larger or smaller. And all these pieces accumulate to take up more space!
The three photos above show one concept: I must decide whether one, or maybe two, of my little angel colts will be presented in these gold lit woods. And if so, will they need a heart? Or a blue moon? Or will they just stroll the woods alone in a shower of ghostly leaf skeletons? TBD!
Now arranging something a little bit different, and much more lighthearted. If I make this permanent, I might call it “Laughter”!
Birds in Nest Jade II, my new cast, is not a replica, even though I made this using the new mold of my oil-based clay model Birds in Nest. Read on to find out why! Love, protection, nurture & safety are all present in this small sculpture. A mother bird protects and nurtures two chicks who snuggle to her breast for warmth and safety.
The new, second mold I used for this corrects a major flaw in the first mold. The new mold also includes some improvements I made to the original clay model. So I have a better mold of an improved original work.
About this Cast
But what makes this cast unique? Well, a few things! First I should explain: I just don’t really “do” editions. They bore me! I am a creative artist, unwilling to become a technician unless I really need to. I prefer to experiment and to play. So this first cast in the new mold has a few experimental and custom features!
Birds in Nest Jade II is a mixed media cast: I cast the birds in a custom tinted resin, with “inclusions” of natural quartz and fragments of hardened colored resin. These are not prominent, but are visible. The inclusions show slightly in upper part of the piece, in the baby bird’s head, in the mother birds wing, etc. I believe this makes the piece more interesting, with a bit of the variety of natural stone. I used acrylic modified cement for the birds’ nest. The two materials were poured into the same mold, a few days apart. I have joined the two parts securely by embedding threaded hardware across both sections.
Once I removed my birds from the mold, I cleaned and smoothed a few imperfections, and added a special touch: this mother bird holds food for her young. It is perhaps a worm, or a tiny fish… I certainly don’t know!
Here is my first Fat Baby Bird cast in cement. This is the first cement “pour” in my new mold, and this mold is fine! Unfortunately my casting was flawed; I did not mix enough cement, and with the RapidSet material mixed fairly thick for strength, the layers show. So this first cast is far from perfect, but good enough to prove the mold and to please me. After all I know that I can do better with the next one!
I rather love the air bubble that was trapped in the eye. This accidental void actually perfectly matches the personality of my quirky fat baby bird, and makes this first proof special. So a good several days work, I think. And I will make another fat baby bird cast today.
Time passes … and we have the second cast. This time I mixed enough material, BUT I used a slightly different mixture (RapidSet CementAll instead of the high strength Mortar Mix). This seems much harder to mix well: it was lumpy and since it sets so quickly, I get in a hurry mixing it. I fear there are weak spots in this cast, where there were unmixed dry lumps of cement! I don’t seem to have any trouble mixing the Mortar Mix, which has a larger grit sand, I think. The dry material did not seem lumpy, but perhaps I need to mix it more, or even sift it before adding water. That would be a big pain!
I am trying out various options for this arrangement before I work up a final piece. I am currently quite in love with the concept and the arrangements, but of course that will change. I will probably hate the finished work when complete, for at least a few days if not longer. And then I will fuss with it, possibly altering and even ruining it. I can usually “fix” my ruined pieces, but not always!
I think the dimensional pieces will need to be embedded to be secured in a finished artwork, with the paper protected. I don’t like putting anything behind glass anymore. This may mean an epoxy resin pour, with all the stress and mess that entails. I don’t really want high gloss though. Must think!


Jacopo Paglione / MILZA
14 January - 10 March
We are proud to announce that Italian photographer is the winner of our BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Photography Competition with his stunning series MILZA.
‘The living form needs deep shadow if it is to appear plastic. Without shadow it remains a two-dimensional phantom, a more or less well brought-up child’. C. G. Jung, 1916
In the human body, the spleen is the organ appointed to identify physical effort: it hurts after a long run, a strenuous journey, a winding climb. It is the spleen that warns us about our state of pain when we are resting, or recovering.
Jacopo Paglione’s subjects are surrounded by static, motionless, almost hieratic landscapes, yet in our perception the rush of their emotions, the shortness of their breath, their physical, emotional and cognitive stress emerges in all clearness. The nudity is used to underline their tense muscles or a brief moment of rest before the next immediate action, before their collision with the enormous and hostile enclosing setting that calls, loudly, for a confrontation, for a challenge with the darkest part of ourselves. Without this part, as extremely heavy and bulky as it is, we would be just two-dimensional figures, crushed by the surrounding immensity.
The bodies portrayed in MILZA, Italian for spleen, are, on the other hand, strongly plastic, carnal; they do not capitulate when compared to the vastness of the surrounding environment they find themselves in and, instead, as last men on Earth, alone and unique, they force their presence in a wild and unwelcoming context – it does not matter whether natural or urban, since it lacks any human presence: the artificial buildings are abandoned, forsaken, like they were never really inhabited.
Through photography Jacopo Paglione faces his own Jungian shadow, the one that forces us to deal with our most hidden and horrific self. It climbs down steep paths and over ruins, it crawls up avoiding any root that could make it stumble along this path of connecting the more and the less rational aspect of the self, the more and the less adequate. The arduous territories that he chooses as background of his depiction are minutely studied and explored, analyzed in every single leaf and in every iron tube to obtain the precise internal landscape where his Shadow crashes into his Person.
The detachment between the real body and the artificial scenery of the surrounding non-place results in his use of light, that defines the scene as a dreamlike space. Like a spotlight, it highlights the subject by stressing out his weakness or by outlining a way out, a glimmer of possibility, of reconciliation. The conflict that takes place in the dream is the one between the conscious Ego and the repressed self that claims recognition and inclusion in a new and brighter construction of the self.
Text by Martina Ronca


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What Is Primary Idiopathic Seborrhea?
Primary Idiopathic Seborrhea is the most common chronic keratinization (dermatitis) disorder of dogs of genetic origin. The onset of signs is usually before 2 years of age. Depending on the breed, clinical signs may range anywhere from dry scaling (seborrhea sicca), to greasy scaling (seborrhea oleosa), to scaling and greasiness with inflammation and itchiness (seborrheic dermatitis), to any combination of these clinical abnormalities.
Susceptible Dog Breeds
Seborrhea sicca is seen primarily in the:
Dogs affected by seborrhea oleosa will have malodorous, greasy skin and hair coat with accumulations of brownish-yellow material that adheres to the hair and skin. Neck and feet are most severely affected. Frequently, there is a concurrent ear disease with excessive buildup of earwax.
Breeds predisposed to Seborrhea oleosa include the:
- Basset Hound
- Cocker Spaniel
- English Springer Spaniel
- Labrador Retriever
- West Highland White Terrier
Dogs with seborrheic dermatitis have malodorous, greasy skin and hair coat, along with moderate to severe inflammation, bacterial folliculitis, Malassezia dermatitis, itchiness, and inflamed skin plaques. The most commonly involved areas are the external ear canals, ear skin, neck, and chest.
This chronic disease cannot be cured, only controlled. The life-long therapy will require special grooming, frequent bathing in medicated shampoos, and treatment of recurrent yeast and bacterial infections.4
The diagnosis of primary idiopathic seborrhea is based on age, breed, history, and clinical tests. Clinical signs vary but tend to worsen with time. Mildly affected dogs show scales around the nipples, lip folds, and external ear canals. More severely affected animals have lesions in other body fold areas.
Mild seborrhea sicca cases will respond to frequent applications of moisturizing shampoos and rinses. Seborrhea sicca may respond partially to systemic essential fatty acids. Acitretin (1 mg/kg orally every 24 hours) has been an effective therapy for some idiopathic seborrhea problems of:
Mild to moderate shampoos containing sulfur or salicylic acid may be needed to remove heavier, dry scales. Stronger degreasing agents (benzoyl peroxide, tar, sulfur, selenium sulfide) are required to control the greasy scale, crust, and odor associated with seborrhea oleosa. Contact with the shampoo (completely lathered) must occur for at least 10 minutes.
For animals with an extremely thickened accumulation, bathing with D-Basic before a medicated shampoo is used may prove beneficial and may be sparing of the more expensive products.3 A systemic antibiotic may be prescribed if there is a secondary bacterial infection. Maintenance ear cleansing is imperative, and identification and treatment of ear disease is very important.2
- Tim Nuttall, Richard G Harvey, Patrick J McKeever – Skin Diseases Of The Dog And Cat
- Michael Schaer – Clinical Medicine Of The Dog And Cat
- Dawn Merton Boothe – Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology And Therapeutics
- Karen Moriello – Small Animal Dermatology


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