text:
Soooooo, when I said I'd be back tomorrow (yesterday) with day two of our Anniversary road trip I clearly lied. Or misjudged my laziness. Some or the other.
As I'm still not up to speed on the editing we will simply have to make do with a somewhat scary GIF from one of the places we visited that day.
So here you go:
And let's start this weekend with some dancing, just for the joy of it!
Until next time:
Last friday David and I set out on a little weekend roadtrip to celebrate our first year as married.
We often travel south in Sweden so we wanted to go on an adventure up the country this time. Sweden is an incredibly long country (1572 kilometers to be exact) so we didn't go very far north but still far enough for nature to look a little bit different.
We started in the morning and had plans to go check out an abandoned factory about an hour from Gothenburg. Well. It had been torn down in 2007 so we kind of missed the opportunity by 7 years...
Our next planned stop though was the National Park in Tiveden. All we knew was that it was supposed to feel like stepping inside a John Bauer Painting
and that was exactly how it was. Truly magical!
When I edited my photos from friday I realised I didn't take a single one outside of Tiveden National Park (At least not with my Nikon, there are a bunch of iphone photos that I might show you later), so this entire post is dedicated to this amazingly beautiful and enchanted forest.
We followed the trail towards Stenkälla (translates to Stone well) as that was what we've been recommended beforehand to do. We had no clue of what was awaiting and that made it feel even more like an adventure!
David took photos of me up on that rock for a little project I'm working on. To get up there was easier said than done. At least for me. David jumped up there like it was a piece of cake, but I of course had to leave a little blood behind...
And I ripped my only pair of pants! Oh no!
The things you do for art.
David is a daredevil!
No, he didn't go any further than this. I took photos and screamed "Oh no no no you don't!" at the same time.
Taking a break.
Then we got a little lost.
Maybe it's this way?
Or that way?
No! This way!
And here was Stenkälla. A crystal clear well underneath a HUGE rock.
Kind of hard to understand this photo but to the right is the way out from under the rock and to the left is the water with a perfect mirror effect.
And that is part of the huge rock situated on top of the well. And David is just a teeny tiny human being next to it.
David in the root.
David is an airplane.
And then we reached a beautiful lake.
And nothing makes you feel smaller than a forest like this one.
Me and my Fjällräven
looking at the view.
When we went into the park we had no clue of how it would look there or how long it would take to walk through, we just knew we wanted to see this place. It took us at least 1.5 hours and it was so worth it to be a little bit behind schedule. It was such a beautiful forest.
I am one of those people who hurt myself in the most ridiculous ways possible and earlier that day I was attacked by a rest stop toilet door. I know: ridiculous. I was on my way into the bathroom and misjudged how fast the heavy door would close and got the lower (and very sharp) corner right in my heel and achilles tendon with quite the force. It hurt so much! I stood there, clutching my heel, swearing loudly to myself for a while before I could even stand up straight again. It still hurts a lot but when we were walking around the park it was really bad. And then I banged my shin on the rock...
Yeah. I'm prone to these types of stupid incidents.
When we reached the hotel in the evening my heel was very swollen and red and since I didn't have any bandages I used my tights. Haha, it worked like a charm! The next day the swelling had gone down. Still hurt like hell, but nothing that would stop our adventure!
I'll be back with day two tomorrow hopefully, so stay tuned!
Today David and I have been married for one year.
One year of being husband and wife to eachother.
We were a couple for almost seven years before we got married and after so many years together we knew a marriage wouldn't really change things, just make it more MORE. Plus, I get to call you husband now. And you call me your wife. And that sounds really nice.
We still have our old names, we still sleep in an incredibly small bed, you still snore, I still leave the toilet lid up, we are still really crap at taking care of the dishes and we still laugh at the most silly things imaginable.
And I think that's how it will be for the rest of our lives. I sure hope so, because life with you is wonderful and weird and I love you more than the entire earth, all the universe (including all those planets that nobody even knows of yet) and I can't imagine my life without you.
Du är bäst! (INGEN PROTEST!)
We took these photos a few days ago at the exact spot where we got married last year.
If you wan't to see and read more about our wedding you can do that here
I'm in serious vacation mode and can't understand how the days seem to be disappearing a whole lot faster than normally.
There HAVE been days though, the photos in my iPhone tells me so, and when looking through them today I thought it would be nice to take a little peek at what's been going on these past weeks.
Light testing in the Sandberg/Losten household looks a little bit like this.
One day my sister came to Gothenburg and we spent a big part of the afternoon in this park with flamingo showers. My niece and nephew are cuter than possible.
My new sunglasses arrived! The golden shades are a little bit too shiny but the black ones are fantastic.
My dear friend Fia who lives in South Africa is in Sweden visiting family and friends. She came to Gothenburg for a few days and it was absolutely wonderful to see her! Fia is the one in the middle, hugged by Kristin and me. The little cutey on the ground is Fia's daughter Moya.
Fia's husband Christo and little baby Moya again.
David helped me make my video for This Growing Collection
. This is from the first of two days of filming, during the wonderful golden hour.
I worked hard on getting everything ready for launch last monday.
Took a break to catch the last rays of sunshine in my hair.
As a rule my hair seems to look the best when it's time to go to bed.
Here you can clearly see my anger and frustration at the entire situation.
Last week I cut my hair for the first time in about 15 months. It was about time.
As always the hairdresser insists on flattening my hair to the point of ridiculousness. It looks sort of nice in this photo but in real life it looks weird. Like I haven't got any hair at all. I have really thin hair but the natural waves makes it look a lot thicker and I just don't understand how hairdressers can't understand that flat and shiny is not always a good thing.
One morning we were out of coffee filters and I do what I always do when that happens (Yes, it's a reccuring thing).
I have the character Lelaina Pierce in the wonderful 90's movie Reality Bites
to thank for this useful tip.
Yep, it works surprisingly well and only tastes a little papery...
And here's a glimpse of how it is to be married to David.
You'll get a drawing of a cat pushed under the door while you're on the toilet.
Who needs a cat when you can have a David?
The day after I released This Growing Collection was a slow and tired kind of day. Didn't do much more than take this self portrait.
David and I went to Österlen for a few days.
On our way to the family house we always drive through this wonderful beech forest. This time we decided to go back there to take some photos and explore a little.
What we found though was a fairytale forest right next to all the beech trees!
We loved it so much we had to go back the day after as well.
I got an idea during the night and the last thing I said to David before I fell asleep was "We need to go back to the forest again tomorrow!" So back we went.
I took a lot of photos and hopefully I can show them to you soon.
Both of these photos are taken with the self timer app TimerCam and edited with Snapseed.
An evening walk in a painting.
On saturday my mother, David and I went to the garden cafe Kaffestugan Alunbruket
. Such a beautiful place!
Astor the cat was adorable as always.
On our last evening in Rörum for this time David and I took a walk through the little village and talked about creativity, film ideas and autumn arriving.
I can feel it in the air, summer is almost over. The best season is coming.
It's time for me to release what is This Growing Collection!
I have worked so long and hard on this and I'm so happy to finally be able to show you all!
This Growing Collection is the name of my collection of leaf necklace pendants inspired by nature's very own jewelry pieces.
As the name suggests, this collection is growing; more leaves will join in and every single one of them will be absolutely one of a kind. Like every single leaf ever grown.
Directed, sung and performed by Lotta Losten.
Filmed and edited by David F. Sandberg.
When I started working on This Growing Collection I got the idea of making a little video for the release. A little glimpse into how I see the work that I do.
And also, I've come to realise that all my creative sides mash together and that is how I want it to be. This little video is a combination of many things I love to do.
And you get to hear me sing.
I admit, I'm a bit nervous about that because it's something I've been wanting to do for a long time. Not sing per se, because that I've done all my life (both in shows and in my shower), but put my singing in video form on the internet just for the joy of it. I've never done that before.
I very much hope you like it.
And here are some photos from my photoshoot with the wonderful Ida-Lisa.
Model: Ida-Lisa Lundqvist
Photo: Lotta Losten
You'll find all these leaves, and many more, in my etsy shop
and, as I mentioned earlier, more will come over the weeks.
I'm also open for custom orders if you see a leaf in the right shape but wrong colour, or if you want beads on a leaf that are without them. Just send me a convo on etsy or email me at email@example.com and I'll make the perfect leaf for you.
This Growing Collection is officially RELEASED!
One evening, a couple of weeks ago, when David and I were at Österlen we went for an evening walk around the village of Rörum. They have a Waldorf School
there with the most wonderful school yard. That's where we headed, because you never get too old for playgrounds, right?
But first, let's stop and look at the wildflowers.
Walking on a tree trunk laid out across and over the stream.
And then you can use this swing to get across the water.
Or you can walk over the wobbly hang bridge.
Fairly magical surroundings.
David found another rope he had to try.
I wish my school yard looked like this when I was a kid. Instead it had this weird, red, spiky asphalt that you tripped and scrubbed your knees on on a daily basis. If a playground has the possibility to hurt you it should at least be fun before you get hurt, right?!
Then we found a cableway! David is test person as usual.
And off he goes!
Wiiiiii! Look at that happy face!
After that we walked by the local football field.
David and I hate all sorts of sports and we've visited a football field together only once before. That was in our home town when our relationship was new and we were walking around town when the rain came. It was pouring! We ran towards one of the booths next to the field (I'm sure there's a proper name for it...) and sat there for at least thirty minutes making out in the rain in the middle of the night and it was absolutely wonderful.
So that's our entire experience of football fields prior to this.
Since we were completely alone there we took the opportunity to imagine a scenario where we were football parents to kids playing in opposite teams. The Away team seemed to be having a tough time...
...but the Home team were very happy.
Then we found a ticket window. David tried to look stern and authorative.
And we end this post with a photo of me trying to hide in the bushes.
By the way: Today it's one week until the release of my new jewelry collection 'This Growing Collection'! I'm so excited to show you all! I've got lots of fun things planned and much to do before august 11. Can't wait!
Until next time:


text:
Parenting for Lifelong Health – the Sinovuyo Teen Program
To date, 12 million children have been orphaned by AIDS, and 70 million more live with AIDS-affected caregivers within sub-Saharan Africa. Our programme of research has demonstrated heightened levels of physical, sexual and emotional abuse amongst children in AIDS-affected families. Despite increasing calls for intervention studies addressing child abuse in the developing world, no interventions or research have yet targeted this high-risk group of AIDS-affected children.
The ‘Sinovuyo Teen Program’ was developed by Oxford University, the University of Cape Town, WHO, UNICEF, and local NGO partners in South Africa in response to the need for a low-cost, evidence-based parenting programme aimed at preventing child maltreatment in low- and middle-income countries. The programme consists of 14 group-based sessions (complimented by home visits) that are typically delivered by community-based workers. The program has undergone three adaptation stages and has been tested in two pilot studies (N=300 participants) as well as a large-scale cluster randomised controlled trial in South Africa’s Eastern Cape (N=1100 participants, 40 urban and rural sites).
Findings show reductions in child abuse, increases in involved parenting, improvements in mental health, reductions in substance use and improvements in family budgeting and economic outcomes, using both child and caregiver reports. With UNICEF, we also conducted qualitative research that identified important considerations for culture and scale-up.
The Sinovuyo Teen program forms part of the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) suite of interventions. PLH is a collaboration of academics, UNICEF, the World Health Organisation and NGOs to develop and test non-commercialised parenting programmes for low- and middle-income countries. Through PLH, the manuals have been translated and adapted for implementation in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia and the Caribbean. The PLH manuals are available on the WHO website.
- Shenderovich, Y., Eisner, M., Cluver, L., Doubt, J., Berezin, M., Majokweni, S., & Murray, A. L. (2018). What affects attendance and engagement in a parenting program in South Africa? Prevention Science, 19, 977-986. DOI: 10.1007/S11121-018-0941-2
- Steinert, J. I., Cluver, L. D., Meinck, F., Doubt, J., & Vollmer, S. (2018). Household economic strengthening through financial and psychosocial programming: Evidence from a field experiment in South Africa. Journal of Development Economics, 134, 443-466. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdeveco.2018.06.016
- Romero, R. H., Hall, J., Cluver, L., & Meinck, F. (2018). Can supportive parenting protect against school delay amongst violence-exposed adolescents in South Africa? Child Abuse & Neglect, 78, 31-45. DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.09.025
- Cluver, L. D., Meinck, F., Steinert, J. I., Shenderovich, Y., Doubt, J., et al. (2018). Parenting for Lifelong Health: A pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial of a non-commercialised parenting programme for adolescents and their families in South Africa. BMJ Global Health, 3. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000539
- Doubt, J., Bray, R., Loening-Voysey, H., Cluver, L., Byrne, J., Nzima, D., ... & Medley, S. (2017). "It has changed": Understanding change in a parenting program in South Africa. Annals of Global Health, 83, 767-776. DOI: 10.1016/j.aogh.2017.10.021
- Sherr, L., Macedo, A., Tomlinson, M., Skeen, S., Cluver, L. (2017) Could cash and good parenting affect child cognitive development? A cross-sectional study in South Africa and Malawi. BMC Pediatrics, 17, 123. DOI: 10.1186/s12887-017-0883-z
- Cluver, L., Meinck, F., Yakubovich, A., Doubt, J., et al. (2016). Reducing child abuse amongst adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: A pre-post trial in South Africa. BMC Public Health, 13, 56 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3262-z
- Steinert, J., Cluver, L., Melendez-Torrez, G., Vollmer, S. (2016) One size fits all? The validity of a composite poverty index across urban and rural households in South Africa. Social Indicators Research. DOI:10.1007/s11205-016-1540-x
- Cluver, L., Lachman, J., Ward, C. L., Gardner, F., Peterson, T., Hutchings, J., Mikton, C., Meinck, F., Tsoanyane, S., et al. (2016) Development of a parenting support programme to prevent abuse of adolescents in South Africa: Findings from a pilot pre-post study. Research on Social Work Practice. DOI: 10.1177/1049731516628647
- Cluver, L., Meinck, F., Shenderovich, Y., Ward, C., Herrero Romero, R., Redfern, A., Lombard, C., Doubt, J., Steinert, J., Catanho, R., Wittesaele, C., De Stone, S., Salah, N., Mpimpilashe, P., Lachman, J., Loening, H., Gardner, F., Blanc, D., Nocuza, M., Lechowicz, M. (2016). A parenting programme to prevent abuse of adolescents in South Africa: A study protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial. Trials, 17, 328. DOI: 1186/s13063-016-1452-8

domain: psychology


text:
FONTANA, Calif. - Kyle Larson was second to nobody in his home state.
Larson persevered through four late restarts to win at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, adding his second career victory to his overall Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series points lead.
Larson finished second in each of the last three races, but the Sacramento-area native's Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet was the class of the field for the second straight day. He also won the Xfinity Series race Saturday, completing a sweep of the weekend.
"This is just amazing," Larson said. "We have been so good all year long, three seconds in a row. I've been watching all the TV, like, 'He doesn't know how to win.' But we knew how to win today, so that was good."
Brad Keselowski was second, and Clint Bowyer came in third for his best finish since June 2015 and his first top-five finish in 52 races. Martin Truex Jr. was fourth after challenging Larson aggressively, and Joey Logano roared up to fifth.
In other motor sports news:
Sebastian Vettel broke Ferrari's Formula One drought with a victory over the Mercedes team of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Ferrari had not won an F1 race since Vettel's victory in Singapore in 2015. Vettel finished in 1 hour, 24 minutes and 11.672 seconds, almost 10 seconds clear of Hamilton.
Dayton's Miller off to Indiana
Archie Miller, who led Dayton to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last four seasons, will be introduced as Indiana's new basketball coach Monday as a replacement for Tom Crean, who was fired March 16 after missing the NCAA postseason five times in nine sea-sons.
Miller, 38, the brother of Arizona coach Sean Miller, led the Flyers to a 139-63 record and won the last two Atlantic 10 regular-season titles.
In other news:
Former LSU quarterback Brandon Harris, who was being pursued by Texas, said he had chosen North Carolina, where he will be eligible to play as a graduate transfer. He started 12 games in 2015 as a sophomore for the Tigers, throwing for 2,165 yards and 13 touchdowns for a 9-3 team. Harris started two games last season.
Lee captures Kia Classic title
Mirim Lee of South Korea shot a 7-under-par 65 to win the Kia Classic at Carlsbad, Calif., by six strokes and tie the tournament record of 20 under.
It was her third LPGA Tour victory and first since winning two titles in 2014, her rookie year.
Lee, 26, tied the tournament record set in 2015 by Cristie Kerr
Lee twice just missed putts that would have put her at 21 under. She left an eagle putt short on 16 and then rolled a 40-foot birdie putt even with the hole on 18.
So Yeon Ryu of South Korea and Austin Ernst of Greenville, S.C., tied for second at 14 under.
In other news:
D.A. Points started with five consecutive birdies and closed with a 6-under 66 to win the Puerto Rico Open at Rio Grande for his third PGA Tour title. The great start wasn't enough for Points when he made three bogeys in a five-hole stretch around the turn. He steadied himself, protecting a one-shot lead going to the par-5 18th, and made birdie for a two-shot victory. Points won for the first time since the 2013 Shell Houston Open. Retief Goosen, Bill Lunde and Bryson DeChambeau tied for second.
Venus advances at Miami Open
Venus Williams made the most of her home-court advantage at the Miami Open.
Playing for the 18th time in a tournament she considers her hometown event, Williams, 36, reached the fourth round by beating qualifier Patricia Maria Tig 6-3, 6-0.
Williams lives 100 miles up Interstate 95 in Palm Beach Gardens.
Williams, seeded 11th, next will play No. 7 Svetlana Kuznetsova, who beat American qualifier Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-2.
Top-ranked Angelique Kerber lost the first three games and then rallied to beat American Shelby Rogers 6-4, 7-5. Kerber climbed atop the rankings a week ago to replace Serena Williams, who missed the tournament due to a left knee injury.
In men's play, Rafael Nadal recovered from a dismal start to beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the third round.
Stiegler, Ginnis win U.S. slaloms
Resi Stiegler and AJ Ginnis won slalom titles in the U.S. Alpine Championships at Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley, Maine.
Stiegler was timed at 1:39.68 for her second U.S. slalom title and third national championship overall. Ginnis won his first U.S. title, beating four-time champion and U.S. ski team captain David Chodounsky by 0.15 seconds, in 1:35.75.
From wire reports

domain: news


text:
If you are interested in adding a quality purebred Boxer puppy/adult to your home, whether it is for show, pet or performance please contact us, if we do not have any available we have many reputable breeder friends throughout Canada and the United States that we would be happy to refer you to. Please know that our Boxers are our family, and that all potential puppy buyers are required to fill out a questionnaire/phone interview before being placed on our puppy wait list. All puppies are placed on a signed contract/agreement. All puppies are tail docked and dewclaws removed. Show puppies will be cropped. We appreciate serious inquiries only.
Our goal is to breed for Temperament, Health and Conformation of the breed.
Programs implemented with puppies from birth include: BioSensor - for early neurological stimulation, Group Of Sevens - for early socialization and desensitization, Sound Proof Puppy Testing - for desensitization and conditioning of sounds. In addition to these programs puppies are greatly socialized with dogs, children and adults. We also follow a service puppy dog program for socializing. All puppies come with 24/7 breeder support for the life of the puppy as well as a health guarantee.
Copyright 2013. Fyrecreek Boxers. All Rights Reserved.

domain: pet


text:
Consisting of fourteen essays, this volume incorporates major areas of legislative research, including studies of recruitment of legislators and an overview of their careers, the evolution of legislatures, and the electoral systems by which legislatures are chosen. Each contributor reviews the principal research findings and emphasizes those concepts and methods that facilitate comparative research. The book assesses the state of knowledge in regard to U.S., European, Asian, and Latin American legislatures. The introductory chapter by the editors identifies how to comparatively test research findings while taking into account data availability and questions of conceptual equivalence. Each chapter provides an extensive bibliography, making the book an excellent guide to literature on legislative research. The contributors are David T. Canon, John M. Carey, Gary W. Cox, Frantisek Formanek, John R. Hibbing, Ewa Karpowicz, Junko Kato, Sadafumi Kawato, Michael Laver, Gary F. Moncrief, Chan Wook Park, Werner J. Patzelt, Bjorn Erik Rasch, Kenneth A. Shepsle, Steven S. Smith, and Rick K. Wilson.
This book is designed for faculty and graduate students in political science and will also be of interest to members of legislative research staffs in this country and overseas, and to specialists on legislatures in history and law.
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
Number of pages: 424
Weight: 570 g
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 23 mm
You may also be interested in...
Would you like to proceed to the App store to download the Waterstones App?
Alternatively, for multiple items you may find it easier to add to basket, then pay online and collect in as little as 2 hours, subject to availability.

domain: library


text:
January 10, 2012
For those of you you haven't heard, my friend 15-year-old Jordan Romero, completed a 6-year climbing quest and hopes to inspire kids with his Healthy Eating Challenge. Team Romero, which consists of Jordan, his father Paul and his step-mother Karen, spoke at Summit 2011 about his quest and the importance of living an active, healthy no-barriers lifestyle.
After more than eight days at the bottom of the world, Jordan announced that he was able to summit Mt. Vinson on Christmas Eve, making him the youngest person to climb the highest point on each continent. This milestone marks the end of an adventure that began when Jordan reached the summit of Kilimanjaro (Africa), followed by Kosciuszko (Australia), Elbrus (Europe), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Carstensz Pyramid (Oceania), and Everest (Asia).

domain: geography


text:
The show, which begins performances on April 1 at Manhattan Theater Club, centers on a Catskills vacation home where a group of heterosexual men dress and act as women – a private way of life that is threatened when the chance arises for them to join a sorority organization.
The cast features Mr. Page as George/Valentina and Mare Winningham (“Tribes”) as his wife Rita, with Mr. Birney as Isadore/Charlotte, a representative of the sorority. Tony winner Gabriel Ebert (“Matilda the Musical”), Nick Westrate (“Loot”), Lisa Emery (“Lonely, I’m Not”) and Tom McGowan (“Wicked”) are also in the cast.
Joe Mantello (“Take Me Out”) will direct the play, which is Mr. Fierstein’s first on Broadway in nearly 30 years. Mr. Fierstein came to prominence in the early 1980s with his Tony-winning play “Torch Song Trilogy,” but is perhaps best known as an actor (“Hairspray”) and a book writer for musicals like “La Cage aux Folles,” “Newsies,” and “Kinky Boots.”
The nonprofit Manhattan Theater Club is producing the play by arrangement with the commercial producers Colin Callender, Robert Cole, Frederick Zollo, and the Shubert Organization.
“Kinky Boots,” the popular Broadway musical about a drag queen who saves the day at a struggling shoe factory, has recouped its $13.5 million capitalization in a relatively quick 30 weeks of performances, the lead producers, Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, announced on Thursday.
The show, which received strong reviews, has been a box-office hit since winning six Tony Awards in June – including those for best musical, best actor (Billy Porter as the drag queen Lola) and best score for the first-time theater composer Cyndi Lauper. “Kinky Boots” has been regularly grossing $1.6 million a week, outpacing two other musicals that also opened in the spring and became fan favorites, “Matilda” and “Pippin.”
Recouping $13.5 million in seven months is fast. The 2012 best-musical Tony winner, “Once,” recouped $5.5 million in six months, while the 2011 Tony musical winner, “The Book of Mormon,” recouped $11.4 million in nine months. “Kinky Boots” has profited from having one of the highest premium-price tickets on Broadway now, $349 for the best seats; only “Mormon” has a higher top price, $477.
Directed by Jerry Mitchell, who won a Tony for the musical’s choreography, “Kinky Boots” has a book by Harvey Fierstein (“La Cage aux Folles”) and also stars the Tony nominee Stark Sands as the shoe factory owner.
Harvey Fierstein, who won Tony Awards for best play and best actor in 1983 for his landmark gay drama, “Torch Song Trilogy,” but has mostly written musical scripts since then, has a new play coming to Broadway for the first time in nearly 30 years. “Casa Valentina,” a ’60s-era portrait of a Catskills vacation resort where heterosexual men would dress up and act as women, will begin previews on April 1 at Manhattan Theater Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theater and open on April 23, the theater company announced on Monday.
The Tony-winning director Joe Mantello (“I’ll Eat You Last,” “Take Me Out”) will stage the play, which is inspired by the Chevalier d’Eon resort (also known as Casa Susanna) and actual events. Casting for the ensemble work will be announced later. Read more…

domain: entertainment


text:
Racial, Gender Disparities Seen in Surgery Board Certification
The study did not speculate on the reasons for the gender gap, but Andriole says it could be linked to "the lengthier training requirements for board certification. That is often more of an issue for young women than young men because they are thinking about starting a family," she says.
Andriole concedes that some of the disparities could be self-correcting as more women and minorities enter medicine. "The graduates we looked at had graduated from 1998-2002," she says. "We are just now seeing women graduate in the current era of work-hour restrictions during graduate medical education and possibly some increased flexibility regarding maternity leave policies during residencies. Those may to some extent help."
"Although the women in our study weren’t as likely to complete the board certification as the men were, there are still a net increase in the numbers of women becoming surgeons, and the numbers of women surgeons who are on faculty," Andriole says. "Slowly the increase number of role models for women may help."
John Commins is a senior editor with HealthLeaders Media.
- 3 More Pioneer ACOs Say They Will Quit
- Governors Push to Expand Role of PAs, Telemedicine
- Telemetry Overuse Cost Health System $4.8 Million in One Year
- Why Open Payments Irks Physicians
- IV Fluids Shortage Continues
- Ebola in the U.S.: Reason to Fear, to Hope, to Prepare
- Difficult Patients: It's Not Them, It's You, Doctor
- Overcoming a Payer Mix 'Nightmare'
- Proton Beam Therapy Center Closure Illuminates Costs
- Driving Down Claims Denials


text:
Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the 2023 Indian Premier League as his recovery from a broken leg continues.
The England wicketkeeper-batsman suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle when slipping on a tee box during a round of golf in September.
The injury put paid to the 33-year-old’s hopes of featuring at the T20 World Cup, which England won in superb fashion.
He had one eye on a possible return for the Punjab Kings in the IPL, which gets underway next week.
However, he has not recovered in time – with Kings coach Trevor Bayliss confirming Bairstow had been replaced in the squad by Australian batter Matthew Short.
“Unfortunately Jonny Bairstow won’t be with us this campaign – his injury hasn’t recovered in time,” Bayliss said. “We wish him a speedy recovery; it’s a shame not to have a player of his standing.”
Bairstow is back in training and batting in the nets, and he is expected to feature for Yorkshire in the County Championship. The season gets underway on April 6, with Bairstow tentatively pencilled in to play in early May.
Provided his rehab goes as planned, Bairstow will be in contention for the Ashes series against Australia later in the summer.
England will hope Bairstow can return to the sort of form that saw him score 1,061 runs in 10 Tests in 2022.
Read the full article here
Leave a Reply

domain: sports


text:
Bloody Trail and Deception: 53 Years of Atrocities by the CPP-NPA-NDF in the Philippines
Updated: Nov 24
"Bloody Trail and Deception: 53 Years of Atrocities by the CPP-NPA-NDF in the Philippines" unravels the harrowing narrative of a protracted insurgency that has plagued the Philippines for over five decades. In this meticulously researched exposé, the author unveils the grim reality of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army - National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), shedding light on the brutal trail of violence, deceit, and human rights abuses that have left an indelible mark on the nation. With compelling storytelling and a critical lens, the book delves into the complex socio-political landscape, exploring the roots of the insurgency and its devastating impact on the Filipino people. A sobering account, "Bloody Trail and Deception" confronts the shadows of a prolonged conflict, offering readers a sobering reflection on the toll of ideological warfare and the pursuit of justice in the face of enduring adversity.
:: Flipbook Background: @teresa_pnp (Twitter)

domain: politics


Last week, British tradition and ceremony received more than their usual level of coverage, indeed global recognition, in the run up to the Royal Wedding. I think we all wish the happy couple well, as we do with any two young people beginning their lives together.
At Crawley Borough Council, we had our own town traditions to follow, as we began the process of kicking off the new council year with our Annual Council Meeting. This meeting is essentially a ceremonial one: it recognises the result from the last set of local elections, re-appoints members to committees and, most notably, selects the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the coming year.
I’ve never been much for standing on ceremony. When I first got on the council I was even reprimanded by a Conservative councillor for pointing out that a Mayor’s ruling on a matter of process at a meeting was in breach of the Standing Orders. However, the position is a symbolic representation of the town and should be treated with a level of decorum.
That decorum was sadly lacking amongst Conservative members last week. To put up alternative candidates for the roles is their right, even if it is fairly pointless when you’re in opposition. However, to make personal attacks on candidates for a non-political role, whether they be in the Council Chamber or on social media is fairly low, such behaviour alongside shunning major events in the council’s civic calendar do the Conservatives no great favour.
Instead, we got the usual complaint that everything was unfair because they didn’t get the committee chairmanships they wanted, ignoring that no such arrangement was in place when they were in control and at the county council Labour are left entirely without positions. In the past, they even refused to join a panel investigating how we could make Crawley a fairer place on the grounds they viewed it as unfair they didn’t get the positions they wanted. I guess that’s the difference really: when we talk about fairness, we’re talking about fairness for everybody and not just us personally getting what we want.


text:
Glenwood Dental Care You Can Count On – Positive personalised, sensitive Dentistry
Are you looking for a reliable Glenwood dental practice? Then you might want to consider Dentistry on Solent. As a full-service dentist, we provide total (holistic) Glenwood dental care. Our team adopt a patient-focused approach to everything that we do and ensure that your needs are always put first. We understand that going to the dentist can be nerve-wracking, which is why we strive to make your experience as relaxing and as comfortable as possible.
Professional Glenwood Dental Care For The Entire Community
Our Glenwood dental clinic welcomes everyone from the community. Dr Sejal Rai even speaks six different languages to accommodate the diversity in our community and to ensure everyone receives the dental treatment that they need. Of course, Dr Rai is a professional and experienced Glenwood dentist, but she’s also positive, sensitive, and above all, compassionate, which means you can expect the highest level of patient care every time! In addition, our team are also very knowledgeable, providing you with advice and support when you need it most.
The Dental Services you can choose
We offer a range of Glenwood dental services to our patients. These include
General dental services such as check-ups and tooth fillings
Orthodontics including clear aligners
Kids and special needs dentistry. And much more besides. With our holistic approach, our goal is to improve your overall health, as well as maintain, restore and rejuvenate your smile.
To accompany many of the dental services and treatments offered, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology. This is technology designed to make treatments more streamlined, efficient, and better in every way for the patient. Technology like the 3D Trios Scanner for example. Designed to take away the messy and uncomfortable business of impression taking, this intraoral digital scanner scans teeth for super-fast impressions. This culminates in better results all round.
Got a dental emergency? Consider us as your ‘go to’ Glenwood Dental Practice
Got a dental emergency? No problem, our highly experienced team led by Dr Rai can help. Whether you’ve been in an accident and have lost a tooth or you’re experiencing sudden and painful toothache, our friendly and accommodating team operate an emergency out of hours service 7 days a week, which ensures that you’re dealt with fast.
If you’ve recently moved into the area and are looking for a dentist, Glenwood residents can rest assured that the Dentistry on Solent team in Norwest have you covered. Whether it’s emergency treatment, that long-overdue dental check-up, or you’re seeking an alternative missing tooth replacement, you can count on positive, personalised and sensitive dentistry every time.
Call (02) 9159 3783 to schedule an appointment today.

domain: medical


WOLVERINE PBS-1 SPECS
The Wolverine ships with a 14L thread insert. We plan on making 14R, 24R, 26L, 15mm, 16mm, 1/2×28, 5/8×24, and 9/16L as well; and possibly more will be added to the list depending on demand.
Common AK variants and their thread pitches:
M14 x 1mm LH
Yugoslavian AK's (Opap / Npap)
Polish kit builds
East German kit builds
Romanian kit builds
Russian kit builds (7.62x39)
M24 x 1.5mm RH- These threads are on the gas/front sight block, not the barrel. Examples:
Russian or Bulgarian AK-74's
Russian or Bulgarian "Krinkov" AKS-74U
All Arsenal / Kvar AK's (7.62x39 or 5.45x39)
M26 x 1.5 mm LH- this is primarily a yugo thread pitch used on their AK pistols Pap92/M85. The threads are on the gas/front sight block, not on the barrel.
Polish WZ88 "Tantal" rifles have a unique barrel/thread profile that we do not accommodate currently. The muzzle extends well past the threads and that does not work with our system. They cannot be cut to thread length without being an SBR. Its an issue we may address at some point, but for now Wolverine cannot mount to them.
||Multi - Up to 7.92X54
||7.4" (with thread adapter)
||19.8 oz - 24.4 oz depending on mount
||1.5" tube, 1.93" outside diameter
||Cerakote body with nitrided parts
|Min. Barrel Length:


text:
Shanghai is now the home of Firmenich’s fine fragrance atelier as part of the company’s strategy to expand its capabilities to local customers in China and worldwide.
“We established our first office in China over 30 years ago, and after the opening of our Zhangjiagang manufacturing site earlier this year, this new investment in the heart of the Fine Fragrance community in Shanghai further reinforces our strong commitment to China, our second largest market worldwide,” said Paul Andersson, president, Firmenich China.
The announcement also follows the opening of the company’s first Latin American fine fragrance atelier in São Paulo.
The Shanghai atelier will include Firmenich’s cross-functional team, including sales, development, marketing and creation with a full-time fine fragrance perfumer. The company seeks to address the growing fine fragrance market in China, which has grown by 15% in 2018, according to Euromonitor. New domestic fine fragrance brands have an opportunity to reach rising the middle class, millennials and Gen Z groups.
“When I’m in China, I’m touched by both its tradition and modernity. China is a huge source of inspiration. It is a country of contrasts, with a rich history of perfumery in ceremonies, rituals, performances and cuisine, yet China also exemplifies innovation through its consumers, cities and culture,” comments Master Perfumer Nathalie Lorson, who is based in Paris.
During the opening of the atelier, Firmenich presented a multi-sensorial fragrance experience titled “Aesthetics of China” touching on sound, sight, taste, smell and touch. The installation combined traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern Chinese beauty with themes such as Serene Utopia, Multifaceted Me, Poetic Data and Root in Five.


text:
|MPPL Home||Citrus Home|
Some citrus rootstocks are more tolerant of infection than others. In the 1930's the entire citrus industry of Florida and Brazil was almost wiped out because most orange trees were grown on sour orange rootstock, chosen for its vigorous growth. Sour orange trees however are very susceptible to CTV, and when CTV moved into the state it wiped out many groves. Today oranges are grown on rootstocks which are not as sensitive.
CTV is spread by, yes, you guessed it: humans! But CTV is also spread by insects known as aphids or it can be transmitted through the use of infected budwood. Our " native " aphids can transmit the virus but are not efficient. Another species of aphid known as Toxoptera citricida , or Brown Citrus Aphid (BCA), is very efficient. A single aphid feeding less than a day on an infected plant can transmit the virus to the next plant it feeds on. The mouthpart of the aphid, the stylet, is shaped and used like a straw. The aphid plunges it's stylet through the bark and the water pressure within the plant forces the plant juices into the aphid. Right after an aphid plunges in its mouth part it " spits " for lack of a better term, to clear it's mouthpart of debris etc. This action literally blows the remains of the last juices the aphid " drank " into the new plant, thus moving the virus plant to plant.
The BCA was found in South America and other
citrus growing regions but was not in the USA until the mid 1990's when it was found in Florida. The aphids may have been " blown in " on hurricane winds or as " hitchhikers " on plant material. The aphid population went from a single find to being found in half the state within a single year. The aphids have winged forms as well as non-winged forms and each aphid is female and gives live birth to between 1-17 " babies " every day.
We use the BCA to transmit CTV on purpose to healthy citrus as part of our research. We place a single aphid on an infected tree for 24hr and then carefully move it to a healthy tree and allow it to feed 24 hrs before removing it. Through this research we found that a seemingly mild strain of the virus can be hiding or " masking " a severe strain. The source (infected) plant displays no symptoms yet tests positive. Performing our 24hr feeding protocol above, the healthy plant may become infected with a very severe strain of the virus. This is because the source tree with no symptoms may have two to six strains of CTV " cross protecting " the tree from each other. Although the viruses are present, symptoms are minimal. But the BCA transmits CTV only one strain at a time, and so the cross protection effect is lost. This is how the CTV has been found in all citrus growing areas in the US: A tree may appear to be completely healthy but can be infected with the virus!
There is some natural resistance to CTV in some citrus cultivars. The tri-foliate citrus is considered to be resistant to the disease and is used as a rootstock when CTV disease pressure is severe. Some research has been done inoculating the trees through grafting with a known, " cross protecting " mild isolate, with mixed results.
For more information about citrus pathogens please contact Dr. John Hartung
For more information concerning growing citrus please contact Cristina Paul

domain: biology


text:
Some of our recent past projects
Miami Beach FL.
the Caribbean, on Collins Ave in Miami Beach. Project completed 2015,
see video of this project
Bal Harbour, FL
Currently working on the expansion and décor of a home in Bal Harbour, FL
project started Sept 2015 /completed 2016
Indian Creek Island, FL.
Currently working on the expansion and décor of a home on Indian Creek Island
Project started Dec.2015 / completed 2016
Feana Miami Beach, FL
currently working on an apartment. this is a new construction
Project started fall of 2014 / completed end of 2017
Current projects in 2019
recently started a private home in London.
Project started Sept. 2017 ongoing as of 2019
Coconut Grove, FL
Currently working on a residential home in Coconut Grove, FL
project started in 2015 / on going
2019 currently working exterior landscape and entertainment spaces
continuing work on 2 residents of Bronxville, updating living spaces


text:
Why not combine your stay with a guided walk in the local area?
Mike Fletcher a mountain leader based in our village
is working with us to provide a range of walks for all abilities.
You can choose from the high mountains of the Cairngorms,
lower level walks or walks with a wildlife theme.
Mike can be contacted on 01807 580262 or by email,
Mike will be happy to discuss your requirements,
he will provide transport and will guarantee a great experience at a sensible price.

domain: travel


text:
Last night, after two glasses of rose at Spring Street Bar (one of the best local bars in LA), Cameron and I decided to go check out Starry Kitchen. We had been before to the location in the Financial District, which sadly closed down, and really enjoyed the meal that we had.
Once we heard that they were doing a sort of “pop up” restaurant at the Tiara Cafe, we decided we had to go eat there. I am a big Asian cuisine fan, everything from Thai to Vietnamese, and especially love what the husband and wife duo at Starry Kitchen do. Fresh ingredients, in your face flavors, and traditional Asian dishes.
The staff were very friendly and attentive, and made us feel like we eating at the owner’s house. We started out with the beef wrapped in sesame leaves which was served with a nice pickled vegetable dipping sauce. The beef was a little under seasoned on its own, but once you dipped it into the sauce it brought out the flavors of the sesame leaves and the beef.
Next we shared the garlic noodles, which looked just like plain noodles with butter, but were surprisingly flavorful and paired nicely with a generous splash of Sriracha.
Lastly we split the Singaporean crab, which to be honest was one of the tastiest things I have eaten in a while. The sauce is made with a homemade chicken stock and tomato base. It is spicy and sweet and has pieces of crab floating around waiting to be soaked up by the bread that is served with it. The crab is sweet and succulent. and is large enough to split between two or three people. Truly a spectacular dish. In fact, the waitress told us that on the weekend they usually sell out of the crab by 7:00. So if you have plans to go there make sure you get there before 7:00 or you will miss out on a sensational experience.

domain: food


Manslaughter charge after gas blast that killed toddler, 2
A man has been charged with manslaughter and causing criminal damage almost three months after a fatal gas explosion.
Andrew Partington, 27, was left in a coma after suffering 30 per cent burns in the blast on the morning of June 26 that killed two-year-old Jamie Heaton and destroyed a row of houses.
He was flown to hospital after being hauled from the rubble in Shaw, near Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Mr Partington spent almost a month sedated and in a coma. Doctors brought him out of the coma last month but he has only recently been declared fit enough to be questioned.
Greater Manchester Police said that Mr Partington, formerly of Buckley Street in Shaw, has been charged with manslaughter and causing criminal damage.


text:
I like to walk into shows impartial – I don’t do any research before, so I allow my natural appreciations and instincts to react.
It has been a while since I’ve seen a true dance theatre work – and Bodylex did not disappoint.
Produced and choreographed by creative academic, Rhys Ryan, Bodylex explores rules, regulations and laws and how our bodies respond to these forces either unintentionally or consciously.
Questions are posed – do we resist? Conform? Adapt? This piece of experimental theatre is designed to provoke, engage processing of politics pursue examinations of the physical form.
Upon entering the hazy black box of The Bakehouse, of which I’ll be extremely sad to see gone, the stage is set starkly with three dancers in simple, muted tone pants and singlet.
Two side lights illuminate the space, and we hear the sound of a repetitive and pulsing clap or wood knocking together – this is the heartbeat of the soundscape that gets built upon as the tensions rise.
The movement of the dancers – Anika de Ruyter, Piaera Lauritz and Emma Riches – is pedestrian, slow, controlled and precise. I perceive inspiration taken from contemporary greats Cunningham and Graham in the stillness and shape of the movements. This creates such anticipation of the coming movement.
At this point, and it is quite early in the piece, the repetitive clapping or knocking became quite meditative for me. Resetting my state and natural rhythm much like a metronome would.
The first section, if you will, was animalistic and emergent, with two of the dancers coming together then separating in a fluid and embryonic pathway. It was beautiful to watch.
We move into the next section, this time using a giant light beam to guide and create a partition between the space – that above and below the beam.
The dancers move, transport and passage the beam around, over, under and across their bodies, making incredible shapes and shadows as they become one with the light. They have total control of this massive shaft – and I never felt they would flounder.
Ingenious lighting design from John Collopy – kudos.
At this point in the piece, the soundscape, expertly designed by Robert Downie, becomes louder, faster and more high pitched as two of the dancers are almost fighting with the light, while the other is twirling the beam, cutting the space in half.
This leads to the next progression – and my most favourite – when a dancer is blindfolded and pushed and pulled where her movement is instigated by the forces of the other dancers. Once her blindfold is removed, the next sequence had incredible motifs of movement that developed and adapted to the change of the sounds.
Next is where voice cues from Zoe Boesen, stating laws around the country relating to violence, marriage and work, were beamed from above, while the dancers took turns in pointing the microphone to differing but related body parts to the text that was spoken.
This became more manic, where the voices were re-mixed over each other, a pulse line was established and the motif movement returned with slight variations and speed – a more frenetic and chaotic trio, which culminates in a dancer spinning with the beam above her head to a blackout.
I loved the development of this work from prosaic to hectic, controlled and deliberate to fraught and disorderly – all responses and behaviours to the bigger questions of law.
The triple layer of movement, sound and lighting rippled through your body from start to finish.
Brilliant, inspiring and political. 4 stars.
Reviewed on behalf of TheatreTravels.org – original article posted here

domain: artistic


text:
The crypto-verse encompasses various entities, including pertinent players known as whales. These whales conduct substantial crypto transactions that hold significance in the market. Due to their capacity to influence market movements, it is essential to monitor their activities closely. Recently, a whale made a noteworthy transfer of a massive amount of Shiba Inu [SHIB] tokens from the prominent crypto exchange Binance.US.
Whale Alert reported that someone transferred 2,416,836,656,676 SHIB tokens from the crypto exchange Binance.US in a single transaction about 11 hours ago. This substantial transfer is valued at $18,771,570.
Whale Alert data revealed that the above amount of Shiba Inu was transferred to an anonymous wallet. However, according to information from Arkham Intelligence, this address is associated with Binance.US. The platform shows numerous SHIB transfers occurring between internal wallets within the crypto exchange.
The transfer appeared to be an internal transaction as it had little impact on the meme coin’s price. At press time, SHIB was trading at $0.000007847, showing a modest 1.15% daily increase. Earlier today, the coin experienced a slight decline in its market position. However, it has since regained ground, placed 18th with a market cap of $4.62 billion.
Shiba Inu takes on South Korea
Shiba Inu has gained significant popularity in South Korea, with Bithumb and Upbit listing the meme coin. This further led to widespread adoption among South Korean investors. Capitalizing on this success, Coinone, the country’s third-largest crypto exchange, made the decision to also list SHIB, further solidifying its presence in the South Korean crypto market.
Coinone also allows SHIB token trading on its platform. This further fortified the credibility of the meme coin’s adoption on the exchange. Furthermore, the exchange’s accessibility to clients across Asia will boost the token’s presence and establish a strong foothold in the region.


text:
We can customize golfing breaks in the Basque country and we can realize every detail according to your wishes for the golf holiday of your dreams.
►Biarritz Golf Pass:
With this pass, you can golf on these 6 golf courses: Le Golf d'Arcangues, le Golf de Biarritz le Phare, le Golf de Moliets, le Golf de Seignosse, le Makila Golf Club Bayonne Bassussarry, le Golf d'Ilbarritz...
►Landes Golf Pass:
You have the possibility to combine the 2 Golf pass of the region or organize golfing holidays in several regions.
► Le Golf d’Arcangues
Just ten minutes from Biarritz, the Golf d'Arcangues offers a nice balance of woodland holes and holes through open country with beautiful views of the Basque countryside and the Pyrenees. The Golf d'Arcangues clubhouse, a 15th century restored farmhouse perched on a natural summit overlooking the Basque Country, has a large English bar with lounge area.
► Biarritz Golf, le Phare
It spreads on 34 hectares. It looks like being an easy golf courses, which does not require any important physical efforts, but it’s really not. Its difficulty lies in his technicality and it is not that easy to « score ». 70 bunkers are there to remind us, if necessary is, that golf is, above all, a reflection and shrewdness affair. The greens are fast, the rough very cautious.
► Le Centre International d’Entraînement au Golf d’Ilbarritz
It was officially inaugurated in 1988, year of the Biarritz le Phare’s Golf Course centenary. Placed on an exceptional site, this unusual concept has been created by the architect Pierre Thevenin. The course is a 9 holes golf course on the ocean, and facing the Spanish coast. As the course is set on two levels of height, there is a free cart system that allows a smooth and relaxing travelling experience between the upper plateau and the lower plateau.
► Le Makila Golf Club Bayonne Bassussarry
Surrounded by beautiful oak trees and arranged in vast spaces, it offers large
fairways and all the holes are different from one another.American architect Rocky Roquemore was able to create a harmonious, stylised structure of golf courses. The imposing natural, hilly and wooded site allows players of all levels to feel at ease.
Biarritz Golfing Pass 2 Green-fees Biarritz Golfing Pass 5 Green-fees
► Landes Golf : Seignosse
Voted best golf course in France by the Association of British Tour Operators to France and 15th European golf course by the magazine Golf World, the Golf de Seignosse is a true work of art recognized by the best players. The course winds through the forest, surrounded by majestic pine and oak trees, a pleasure to play for all golfers.
► Landes Golf : Moliets
Voted Best course in Aquitaine in 2005, it is classed in the Top Ten French golf courses and figures in the top 25 European courses. It is a remarkable golf course laid out in the pine forests of Les Landes (for 13 holes) and along the coast (5 holes). A typical Robert Trent Jones design, where the technical and strategic challenges reflect an in-depth knowledge of golf. The Golf de Moliets, voted Best course in Aquitaine in 2005, is classed in the Top Ten French golf courses and figures in the top 25 European courses.
Landes Golfing Pass


text:
Lettuce or peaches are no longer the same as they were before. It’s a topic of conversation around many tables and a reality that has nurtured a new generation of dieters: that of so-called superfoods.
Given the deterioration in the quality of the products we consume today, and sometimes in the face of an unbalanced diet, the arrival of these new products with additional properties is more than welcome: they are rich in antioxidants (such as vitamins A, C). and E)) and phytonutrients (chemicals in plants that provide color and taste, and protection from ultraviolet rays and infection), eliminate toxins, help reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer, and fight aging.
It is common to hear about the excellence of traditional Mediterranean diet products such as olive oil.
Myth or reality
Are these medicines able to treat and protect against potential diseases, or is it a transitory and unfounded trend that is of general interest to nutrition and health in developed countries?
A simple Google search for the term “superfood” shows that every 0.13 seconds someone crawls the term on the internet.
In addition, approximately 700,000 results are returned.
However, despite its ubiquity, there isn’t even an official definition.
Is it a fad or a trend? It isn’t a new concept. Functional foods, such as olive oil, nuts, and oily fish, were once referred to by scientists as “nutrients that preserve health without adding calories.” The term “superfood” was coined because of this, but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. They are, in reality, very safe goods.
Nutritionist at the Carlos III Institute’s Biomedical Research Center, Manuel Monino, agrees, “There is no such thing as a superfood. Instead, we’re talking more than just certain products about super guidelines for nutrition: there is insufficient evidence to support their claim Properties In fact, most of the studies have carried out in vitro tests on animals and use very high doses of substances that cannot be achieved with normal ingestion of the food it contains.
Nevertheless, some are rich in bioactive or phytochemical substances that are the focus of research, such as flavonoids, carotenes, phenolic compounds … “.
They are healthy foods, but they do not cure; at best, they preserve health. Irene Breton sends out an alert.
For this expert, the best way to provide the body with everything it needs is a varied diet rich in legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains, but without consuming any particular product or other products such as Eggs. or dairy products. What contributes to health or eliminates eating habits and does not eat anything isolated. Some tend to do big business and ask those who market oat bran, exotic juices or goji berries, the latter being viewed by many as a superfood. If not otherwise are from our raisins.
In Spain we spend more than 2,000 million euros on miracle products, which sometimes include seemingly amazing food extracts. According to Nieves Palacios, a specialist in endocrinology and sports medicine, when preparing a menu one must not forget about fruit, nuts and vegetables every day, and vegetables and fish two or three times a week.
In 2013, the New England Journal of Medicine published the results of a study by the Carlos III Institute in Madrid on patients at cardiovascular risk, which showed that diets high in this type of food and low in soft drinks, fatty meat and sweets is, is reduced. up to 30% of the likelihood of heart attacks. The concept of ‘super’ has become popular in the media, not scientists, he adds.
Exotic and traditional
It seems clear that including these foods in a balanced diet is beneficial both physically and emotionally. This creates mental well-being and increases self-esteem because we are aware that we are taking care of our bodies, says Itxasne Tome, a psychologist at the Ravenna Clinic.
But what to buy
Long-celebrated names or extravagant names praised by journalists and bloggers? Paula Rosso, a nutritionist at Lajo Plaza Medical Center, does not accept both options.
Some rituals return as their active ingredients are scientifically discovered: for example, cardiovascular protectors omega-3 acids and chia fibers, or goji berries, an outstanding antioxidant, while some consumer presentations include large concentrations of heavy metals, resulting in lower sales.
Mediterranean foods, in any case, are a source of vitamins and the foundation of our diet, adds the nutritionist. How to do it is just as critical as what to take.
“This type of food should be eaten raw or cooked as little as possible and eaten very fresh so that its properties are preserved and absorption is easier,” says Dr. Rosso. And nothing to feed on and marginalize everyone else.
There is evidence that fruits and vegetables can help prevent cancer, but they don’t have the same effect when used as supplements because their nutrients are isolated from the outside. Bringing in large doses of a new food can sometimes mean putting others through too replace higher nutritional value and thus contribute to the imbalance, says Manuel Monino.


- 1000 INR
- For Industrial Use
- 10-20 Millimeter (mm)
- Industrial Grade
KLINGER transparent glasses have smooth surfaces and are mainly used for high pressure (above 35 bars) and temperatures within the limits shown in the pressure and temperature table.
Owing to the rapid attack of the boiler water on the glass at high temperatures we in general recommend the use of mica-protected glasses at temperatures above 243oC.
Klinger Glass Type
Type TA 28
Application Transparent Glasses
For media which do not significantly affect the glass e.g. oils and hydrocarbons
For media which seriously attack the glass e.g. saturated steam, HPWH, alkalis
1) For steam pressures above 35 bar we recommend the use of mica-protected transparent glasses.
2) At steam pressure above 120 bar only TA-28 glasses, size, may be used.
3) TA-28 glasses may only be used with mica-protection.
KLINGER transparent glasses are suitable for all technically practicable below-zero temperatures.
- Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Cheque, Cash in Advance (CID), Cash Advance (CA)
- 100 Per Day
- 1 Days
- Africa, Middle East, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, North America, Central America, Australia, Asia
- All India
Plot No.914, Bhudhwar Peth, Bohri Ali, Near Sonia Maruti Chowk, Pune, Maharashtra, 411002, India


text:
Anthony wants us to feast our eartubes on The Wretched Automatons.
Now, you might want to sit down for this next part. He’s about to thrown down some edumacation…
“This song is from a game called Nier, released in 2010 on the PS3 and Xbox 360. It’s about a man in a dying world who is trying to save his daughter from a terrible illness. He makes many strange friends along the way, such as a talking book and a foul-mouthed warrioress. The game has an absolutely wonderful soundtrack and the story itself is quite moving, I recommend it to anyone if they have the means to play it.
I chose this particular song because it’s one of my favorites in a soundtrack of pure gold, and it’s one I’ve drawn much inspiration from as I write my own work. But it’s also to celebrate the upcoming release of Nier’s sequel: Nier Automata, which is releasing March 10th in North America! It’s set over 1000 years after the first game, following an Android named 2B as she and her comrades are sent to reclaim the Earth from hostile machines. If you have a PS4, do check it out!”
Until next time, be wary around automatons. (Tip: They look like Arnold. All of them. Trust me.)
Good luck with your words. We’ll see you in the garage.


There are many mobile applications geared towards everyday tasks like ordering a taxi – but a few offer assistance during the once-in-a-lifetime experience of hajj. Just as Middle Eastern services like Careem and Talabat have simplified ordering taxis and food, developers have created apps to help guide Muslim pilgrims through the rituals performed in Makkah.
Millions of pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia’s holy city, typically paying anything from $4,000 to $32,500 for the most luxurious packages. A significant chunk of the costs go to tour operators, who guide groups of pilgrims through the many rituals that must be performed.
Here are four apps that have brought some 21st Century smartphone technology to use during the hajj pilgrimage.
Taking yet another leap ahead in serving the hajj pilgrims, India Fraternity Forum (IFF) has launched an app that will give the pilgrims precise directions to reach their destinations in Mina, Makkah and Aziziyah, Abdul Rahman M. Baig from the Saudi Gazette reports.
Hajj Navigator is supported by Google Maps and based on data of roads and streets of Mina as well as details of Indian pilgrims’ accommodation, hotels, hospitals and medical facilities in Makkah and Aziziyah.
When pilgrims or hajj volunteers feed their location and destination in the app, they would immediately find the route and distance with an approximate time to reach it.
If a pilgrim does not know his location he can select “my location” using the GPS, then provide his destination, which would mark the route to reach the destination together with the distance and the time needed. Once downloaded from Google Play Store and installed in the mobile phone, the app does not require Internet connection for finding the route.
Compared to other apps on the market, HajjSalam stands out for its interactivity. A counter lets users keep count on the number of times they circle the Kaaba during the mandatory Tawaf. That is one of the many rituals Muslims perform, circumambulating the Kaaba (the most sacred site in Islam) seven times in a counterclockwise direction.
According to the Saudi Gazette, HajjSalam includes other tools that include prompting pilgrims to read or listen to the appropriate prayers at the right time and place, as well as full camera, map and social-media integration.
A mapping feature even lets users virtually tag their tent in the app’s map so they can easily find it when returning to Mina, which is the largest temporary city in the world, and where millions of pilgrims stay for two of the five nights.
The app was developed by Dubai-based start-up Hajjnet. Its founder Ali Dabaja told Saudi Gazette that the company’s “goal is to help Muslims focus on the spiritual aspects of Hajj by relieving some of the pressure of the process and logistical challenges that cause so many issues.”
This app is available free on Apple’s App Store and Android’s Play Store.
One of the few apps endorsed officially by Saudi Arabian officials, SMARTHAJJ was designed in a way to “guide pilgrims during their trip as the world’s first checklist of Hajj.”
Developed by Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)’s GIS Technology Innovation Center, the mobile app was last week endorsed by Makkah Governor Prince Khalid al-Faisal Al Saud.
One of the tools offered on the app is the ability for users to connect with authorities directly online. It someone falls sick, they are able to forward a request directly to medics on standby.
It is because of such accessibility for pilgrims to connect with authorities at the tip of their fingers that some Arab web developers are hoping it’ll help cut costs of pilgrims hiring tour guides and handlers since semi-official mobile apps like SMARTHAJJ exist.
This app is available free both on Apple’s App Store and Android’s Play Store.
The Hajj Guide app is available on Apple’s App Store, Android’s Play Store and Windows Phone store, making it one of the few apps available across all three mobile platforms.
The app hosts several pages with an introduction to what hajj entails, the importance and significance of its history, as well as tips on how to prepare for the journey and the essential items one needs to bring to Makkah.
The app does not need a constant internet connection as pages can be loaded offline to be read later. The only drawback is that the app acts more of a manual than an actual virtual guide, and is more geared towards pilgrims preparing for their journey rather than during it.
This app is available free both on Apple’s App Store and Android’s Play Store.[Source: Al Arabiya]


text:
Rays of light as Merkel seeks eurozone fixes
Ratings agency Fitch offered a ray of light for the eurozone Tuesday as German Chancellor Angela Merkel met IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Greece's struggle to cut its debt, amid tentative signs of progress.
While the agency said Italy was the most worrying of the embattled eurozone countries and could see its credit rating cut this month, it also said France's top triple-A rating was safe for 2012 barring any significant economic shocks.
Speculation has raged for months that France, the second largest economy in the eurozone, could lose its gold standard rating, plunging the bloc further into turmoil.
Continuing a flurry of diplomatic activity to find a solution to the crisis, Merkel hosted Lagarde in Berlin, a day ahead of a planned meeting with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.
A statement for the Washington-based IMF confirmed Lagarde held talks with other German officials, including Economy Minister and vice-Chancellor Philipp Rösler and Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble.
"We do not expect to provide any specific readouts from these meetings, or offer further comments," the spokesperson said.
Lagarde made no comments to reporters on the sidelines of the talks and no public statements were scheduled.
Following her tete-a-tete with Merkel, Lagarde was expected to travel to her native France for talks on Wednesday with President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Meanwhile, in Greece, the subject of most of these talks, progress appeared to be forthcoming on a deal with private creditors to accept losses that would help wipe €100 billion ($128 billion) off its debt mountain of €350 billion.
Prime Minister Lucas Papademos told his ministers that an agreement with banks could be reached by early next week, Greek news reports said.
"We are about to finalise shortly the negotiations on private sector involvement" in reducing Greece's debt, the EU's economic affairs commissioner Olli Rehn said at an economic seminar at the European Parliament.
International auditors are due back in Greece next week to take stock of the country's economy after Papademos warned of an "uncontrolled default" in March without further aid.
Having already received most of a €110 billion rescue package from the EU and IMF in 2010, Greece reached a preliminary accord for a second €130 billion bailout with the eurozone in October.
However this rescue package depends on private investors accepting a major writedown on the value of their holdings of Greek debt.
Merkel said on Monday that Athens must also ensure the "rapid implementation" of reform measures, warning that "otherwise it will not be possible to pay the next (aid) tranche to Greece."
Nevertheless, despite small steps towards a deal in Greece, investor confidence in the eurozone still appeared shaky with banks' deposits with the European Central Bank hitting a new record.
This suggested continuing tensions in the financial system despite unprecedented injections of liquidity.
In a key test of market sentiment, Athens paid slightly lower but still high rates to raise €1.6 billion ($2.08 billion) in six-month treasury bills, finding solid demand.
Austria, in contrast, paid higher funding costs to sell four-year bonds than at a previous auction, suggesting investors were uneasy over the country's exposure to Hungary.
An EU spokesman said Rehn would hold talks with Hungarian negotiators on January 20 to discuss a request for financial aid and a disputed central bank law.
Budapest sought help from the IMF and EU in November after its currency plunged, but creditors cut short initial talks over the central bank reforms which they said would end the Hungarian institution's independence.
European stocks rallied and the euro rose against the dollar after sliding to its lowest level since September 2010 as Chinese data and upbeat US company results overshadowed fears over the eurozone debt crisis, dealers said.
Traders also noted the Danish EU presidency rejecting a bid to tax financial transactions across the 27-member bloc, and also cautioning against the eurozone imposing the tax on its own, as suggested by Paris and Berlin.
Denmark also said Tuesday it opposed adding a "golden rule" requiring balanced budgets to their national constitution as part of a proposed new pact enforcing tighter budgetary discipline, a key effort by European nations to convince markets they are getting to grips with the long-term overspending behind its current debt crisis.


“If you’re logging in for the first time in a few days and catching up on health care reform, you’ve probably read a few articles about how the issue will play in the 2010 midterm elections, assuming Congress passes a bill sometime early in the new year. Some people think the issue will help the Democrats, because it’s a huge, historic accomplishment that will (eventually) address economic insecurity. Others think it will hurt the Democrats, since it’s a big government program and won’t do anything to boost jobs in the next few months. Also, polls suggest that health care reform is not particularly popular right now, although that could simply reflect predictable (and fleeting) ambivalence about the legislation process. Republicans invoked the same refrain during the final days of the Senate debate. And, at a time when voters were pretty clearly disenchanted with the legislative process, I’m sure it didn’t help the Democrats in the polls. But did it help the Republicans? Will it help them in the future? I can’t imagine how. Voters don’t tend to associate Republicans with populist crusades against the drug and insurance industries. And for good reason. In debates over the balance between business and government, whether it’s the economy generally or health care specifically, Republicans have always been the one standing up for the corporations.”
Chemical changes inside Mars' core caused it to lose its magnetic field. This, in turn, caused it to lose its oceans. But how?
A more distant galaxy liked the lens so much that it went and put a ring on it. Here's the science behind this remarkable cosmic object.


text:
The Issue with Hip Replacements
Davis Law Group provides free case evaluations to people who have suffered because of a defective metal hip implant. During this consultation, you and an attorney can discuss the specifics of your case and the potential damages you can recover through legal action.
Over the last several decades, hip replacements have become defective or outright failed for several reasons. The victims of these defective hip implants suffered due to the unreasonably dangerous and defective designs.
The resulting complications include:
- Metallosis (metal poisoning the blood)
- Loosening or fracturing of the hip implant
- Hip implant being recalled
- Complications due to the hip revision surgery (pain, discomfort, etc.)
Call (206) 727-4000 to find out if you are eligible for a hip replacement class action or individual injury claim, or complete our free consultation request form.
Defective Hip Replacement Implant Lawsuits
In 2010, DePuy Orthopedics — a division of Johnson & Johnson — recalled more than 93,000 defective hip replacement systems due to the large number of patients that required a second hip replacement surgery due to tissue damage, pain and inflammation. Some of the more common hip replacement devices specifically involved in the recall are:
- ASR XL Acetabular System, a total hip replacement system sold worldwide
- ASR Hip Resurfacing System, a partial hip replacement available the U.S
People with DePuy hip implants often experience loosening or detachment of the implant, implant dislocation or bone fractures around the implant. As a result there have been thousands of DePuy hip implant lawsuits in the United States.
According to a British study, one out of every eight hip replacements with the DePuy hip implant system will likely fail and require a second hip replacement surgery within five years. There are also a number of these devices that can deposit small pieces of metal into the patient's bloodstream, which causes a range of illnesses and injuries including metal toxicity poisoning.
Other manufacturing brands of hip replacement implants that have been found to be defective include:
- Stryker Rejuvenate & ABG II
- Smith & Nephew R3 Acetabular System
- Wright Conserve Plus & Profemur Z Hip Stem
- Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component
Can I Sue the Manufacturer for My Injuries?
The award-winning attorneys at Davis Law Group are actively investigating hip replacement lawsuits and helping defective hip replacement victims join class action lawsuits against DePuy / Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers of defective hip replacement implants.
If you or a loved one has had hip replacement surgery using a DePuy or other brand of hip replacement system and have had any adverse side effects you may want to contact Davis Law Group today at (206) 727-4000 regarding a potential defective hip replacement lawsuit.
We work with a number of law firms across the country on helping injured victims recover the compensation that they are entitled to under the law. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not owe attorney fees until we successfully recover compensation for you and your family.

domain: law


UNC Pembroke junior Magally Ortiz-Rojas is the recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.
Ortiz-Rojas was honored for her achievements during the biennial Citizenship Service Networking and Partnership biennial student conference at N.C. State University on November 4.
Ortiz-Rojas was selected because her role as a student leader has been instrumental, evident through several impactful projects in collaboration with various campus departments and community organizations.
In one instance of civic engagement success, she initiated a campuswide voter registration drive, resulting in an outstanding 50% increase in student voter registration. Her motivation to elevate the student voice and improve student engagement during local elections significantly contributed to a more politically active campus community.
As a student leader, Ortiz-Rojas organizes many community service and environmental sustainability projects to improve campus life, including providing fresh produce to low-income families, lowering food costs and reducing the UNCP carbon footprint.
In addition to these projects, Ortiz-Rojas spearheads a successful fundraising campaign for the CARE Resource Center, raising $10,000 for a local nonprofit focused on food and hygiene donations. Her tireless dedication to civic and community engagement has made a tangible impact on campus and inspired others to volunteer and engage in community service activities.
Her extensive engagement and impactful work across various volunteering activities serve as a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a lasting difference within the community. Her ability to foster partnerships and promote long-term sustainability in community initiatives showcases her dedication to effecting enduring change.


text:
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The safe-haven U.S. dollar fell on Thursday as risk sentiment improved after data showed that U.S. jobless claims fell in the latest week, while dire gross domestic product figures met expectations.
The U.S. economy contracted at its sharpest pace since World War Two in 2020 as COVID-19 ravaged services businesses like restaurants and airlines, throwing millions of Americans out of work and into poverty.
The Labor Department said separately that initial claims for state unemployment benefits totaled a seasonally adjusted 847,000 for the week ended Jan. 23. That was down 67,000 from the prior week, but claims remain well above their 665,000 peak during the 2007-09 Great Recession.
“Incoming U.S. data was supportive of risk-taking levels, with Q4 GDP rising close to expectations, and jobless claims falling more than expected,” said Ronald Simpson, managing director, global currency analysis at Action Economics.
U.S. stocks also rebounded on Thursday from sharp losses in the prior session as earnings season got off to a strong start and fears eased around hedge funds selling long positions to cover shorts.
The dollar index fell 0.26% on the day to 90.429. It earlier rose to 90.859, while riskier currencies including the Australian dollar dropped to one-month lows.
The greenback was boosted by safety buying earlier this week on concerns that U.S. fiscal stimulus will not be as large as originally hoped, and due to the continuing spread of COVID-19 as countries struggle to roll out vaccines.
The U.S. currency has also rebounded from three-year lows reached earlier this month on the view that last year's decline ran too far too fast.
“There’s such a tug of war right now between the longer-term momentum…and the shorter-term term phenomenon of maybe a dollar short squeeze,” said Erik Nelson, a macro strategist at Wells Fargo in New York.
The dollar index is up 0.50% this month after falling 6.75% last year.
The Australian dollar gained 0.42% to $0.7695, after earlier falling to $0.7590, the lowest since Dec. 29.
The greenback fell 0.97% against the Norwegian crown to 8.578, after earlier rising to a one-month high of 8.7286
This week investors also have been rebalancing portfolios for month-end, which has boosted demand for the U.S. currency.
“Of late it's really been a position rebalance story,” said Bipan Rai, North American head of FX strategy at CIBC Capital in Toronto. “The market’s still pretty short dollars.”
The euro has also been dented as European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers step up their mentions of the euro, with the most recent comments indicating that the ECB could cut its deposit rate to check the strength of the continent's shared currency.
“We’re starting to hear more rhetoric from the ECB that leads me to believe that they’re going to be a little bit more active with respect to euro appreciation,” said Rai.
The euro gained 0.19% to $1.2136, after earlier falling to $1.2079.
Bitcoin rose 8.21% to $32,915, after briefly dipping below $30,000 on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Karen Brettell; Editing by Andrea Ricci)


text:
I found this information to be very intriguing. Young Living's Thieves essential oil blend was diffused in scientific tests against air- borne bacteria at Weber State University with up to a 96% reduction in 1997.
Airborne BACTERIA COUNT(CFU) STARTING AT 0 TO 4500
1. With the bacteria of M. Luteus it was around 4100 and after using Thieves the count dropped to around 700
Micrococcus luteus is a Gram-positive, spherical, saprotrophic bacterium that belongs to the family Micrococcaceae. An obligate aerobe, M. luteus is found in soil, dust, water and air, and as part of the normal flora of the mammalian skin. The bacterium also colonizes the human mouth, mucosae, oropharynx and upper respiratory tract. Considered a contaminant in sick patients.M. luteus is resistant to reduced water potential and can tolerate drying and high salt concentrations.
2. With P. aeruginosa it was around 2000 and after using Thieves it dropped to 1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium that can cause disease in animals, including humans. It is found in soil, water, skin flora, and most man-made environments throughout the world. It thrives not only in normal atmospheres but also in hypoxic atmospheres, and has, thus, colonized many natural and artificial environments. It uses a wide range of organic material for food; in animals, the versatility enables the organism to infect damaged tissues or people with reduced immunity. The symptoms of such infections are generalized inflammation and sepsis. If such colonizations occur in critical body organs, such as the lungs, the urinary tract, and kidneys, the results can be fatal. Because it thrives on most surfaces, this bacterium is also found on and in medical equipment, including catheters, causing cross-infections in hospitals and clinics. It is implicated in hot-tub rash. It is also able to decompose hydrocarbons and has been used to break down tarballs and oil from oil spills.[2
3. With S. aureus it was around 2300 and after using Thieves it dropped to 1000.
Staphylococcus aureus ( /ˌstæfɨlɵˈkɒkəs ˈɔri.əs/; meaning the "golden grape-cluster berry," and also known as "golden staph" and Oro staphira, is a facultative anaerobic Gram-positive coccal bacterium. It is frequently part of the skin flora found in the nose and on skin, and in this manner about 20% of the human population are long-term carriers of S. aureus. S. aureus is the most common species of staphylococci to cause Staph infections. One of the reasons for this is a carotenoid pigment staphyloxanthin that is responsible for the characteristic golden colour of S. aureus colonies. This pigment acts as a virulence factor, with an antioxidant action that helps the microbe evade death by reactive oxygen species used by the host immune system.
S. aureus can cause a range of illnesses from minor skin infections, such as pimples, impetigo, boils (furuncles), cellulitis folliculitis, carbuncles, scalded skin syndrome, and abscesses, to life-threatening diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, toxic shock syndrome (TSS), chest pain, bacteremia, and sepsis. Its incidence is from skin, soft tissue, respiratory, bone, joint, endovascular to wound infections. It is still one of the five most common causes of nosocomial infections, often causing postsurgical wound infections. Each year, some 500,000 patients in American hospitals contract a staphylococcal infection.
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus, abbreviated MRSA and often pronounced "mer-sa", is one of a number of greatly-feared strains of S. aureus which have become resistant to most antibiotics. MRSA strains are most often found associated with institutions such as hospitals, but are becoming increasingly prevalent in community-acquired infections. A recent study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute showed that nearly half (47%) of the meat and poultry in U.S. grocery stores were contaminated with S. aureus, with more than half (52%) of those bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
THE EFFECT OF TIME ON BACTERIA COUNTS when diffusing Thieves:
THE BACTERIAL COUNT (CFU) 0 TO 10000
1. Bacteria starting out at 10000 at zero minutes
2. After 3 minutes of diffusing it dropped to 5000
3. After 6 minutes of diffusing it dropped to 800
4. After 9 minutes of diffusing it dropped to 2
5. After 12 minutes of diffusing you can hardly see it.
EMPOWER: From the above studies it's easy to see the importance of using a Young Living diffuser specially designed to force a micro-fine mist into the air.
The smallness of the mist allows your essential oils to stay in the air longer, which gives the essential oil a greater chance of coming into contact with odors, germs, bacteria and mold. When that contact occurs, the essential oils can do their thing at neutralizing and killing them!
ENJOY: The smell of Thieves is very inviting in the home.


text:
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is seeking an experienced
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) serves the counties of Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe and a portion of Kendall, Texas.
AAMPO strives to provide a cohesive work environment that fosters trust, respect and knowledge sharing in order to deliver outstanding transportation programs, plans and products.
Flexible work hours, paid time off, a generous benefit package including medical and retirement along with a friendly work environment are only part of what makes AAMPO a great place to work.
Click HERE to see the position information.
This ad updated 11/1/2022
Transportation Department is seeking to fill entry- and/or mid-level Transportation Planning positions listed below.
NCTCOG is one of the largest metropolitan planning organizations in the country. The Agency offers flexible work hours, generous health and retirement benefits, and a friendly and highly analytical atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation. Go to https://jobs.silkroad.com/NCTCOG/Careers to search for information on the following positions:
- Administrative Assistants
- Senior Administrative Assistants – Transportation Department
- Program Manager – Transportation Department
- Senior Program Manager – Transportation Department
- Part-time Project Engineer – Transportation Department
- Fiscal Project Coordinator I or II – Fiscal Management
- Transportation Planner II or III – Environmental Justice (MTP)
- Transportation Planner I or II – Congestion Management and System Operations
- Senior-Level Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner
- Commuter Outreach Specialist – Travel Demand Management
- Database Specialist I or II – Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Transportation Funding Specialist I or II – Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Intern – A/Q Management and Operations
- Intern – Campaign Analysis
- Intern – Community Outreach
- Intern – Contract and Risk Management
- Intern – Government Relations
- Intern – Media Buying
- Intern – Photography and Video Production
- Intern – Public Involvement
- Intern – Transportation Education and Outreach
Ad updated 10/26/2022
The Capitol Area MPO has the following request for RFP available. Please click on the link for information:
Request for RFP – Professional Services – SL 150 / Chestnut Street Multimodal Corridor Study
This ad updated 9/27/2022
Houston-Galveston Area Council has the below positions available
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.
We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
You may click on the link below for more information and/or go to H-GAC/careers.
Assistant Director – Human Services
Director of Community and Environmental Planning
Lead Program Coordinator – Public Services
Principal Data Analyst
Project Manager – Workforce
Senior / Principal Safety Transportation Planner
Senior Planner – Regional Planning
Senior Videographer/ Photographer
This ad updated 9/26/2022
Effective immediately, applications will be accepted for a Senior Transportation Planner with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission.
Applicants can view details and apply at: https://www.setrpc.org/job/senior-transportation-planner/
This ad updated 7/18/2022
The Waco MPO has openings for the following positions
(click on the links for information):
This ad posted 6/24/2022
Central Texas COG has an opening for a Planner I
Click HERE for information on this position
This ad posted 6/21/2022
The Abilene MPO has an opening for a Transportation Planner I/II/III (depending on qualifications). For more information, applicants can view and apply at:
This ad posted 6/8/2022
Send postings to TEMPO Administrator. Jobs will be posted for 90 days and then removed, unless requested to keep on the site longer or asked to remove earlier.


text:
Floor Console Units
RapidHeat floor consoles are unobtrusive and heat at floor level using new advanced sensors with Intuitive Control Logic Technology. This means they offer unparalleled low temperature heating performance in the shortest amount of time – all while maintaining maximum energy efficiency.
As with Mitsubishi’s heat pumps, the floor console units lead the way in quiet operation. They start out with barely a whisper of noise which is all achieved through the use of a larger fan scroll that enables the unit to be both quieter and more efficient.
The Mitsubishi range of floor consoles are certainly no compromise when it comes to design. Their contemporary sleek design can be recessed into your wall for minimal floor space.
With added WiFi control you really can take control of your heating solutions and never return home (or wake up!) to a cold home again. Mitsubishi’s award winning WiFi control is available with the RapidHeat series – ask us about adding this feature.
To find out more about our range, or to help determine the best solution for your home Contact us today and speak to our experts
Mitsubishi Heat Pumps and floor consoles – the Whisper Quiet heat pump range
Mitsubishi Electric are the only heat pump brand to receive a 5 Star rating for quiet performance for three years in a row. This is just one of the many reasons why we partner with them.
get in touch
Ask a Question or Request a Free Quote

domain: design


text:
I found my two at TJ Maxx quite a few years ago, on sale of course, and probably paid about $25.00 each. They have been in almost every room of my house, together or by themselves.
Garden Stools are right up there with upholstered benches, pillows, and mirrors in my book, they go so many places and are so versatile.
I have two of these, the next one I get will be a bit bigger and rounder, but these have done well by me.
For a magazine, a glass of wine, or a cup of tea by the fire, it works.
Hiding in the corner, it works.
Flanking the front door at Christmas (there is one on the other side too), it works.
And next to the you know what, in the you know where, it works.
Downstairs, upstairs, and finally outside on the porch. they work.
Garden Stools are a must, don't you think?
One even made it to the garden!
Do you have a thing for Garden Stools like I do?
P.S. Look up at Hobie, our yellow lab's, photo at the right, there's that Garden Stool again!

domain: hobby


Law enforcement officers (LEOs) are often the first to respond to an emergency. Practical understanding and field-ready strategies can often mean the difference between safety and harm during an emergency or other high-stress situation. Further, if a situation involves an individual with autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual or developmental disabilities (ASD-IDD) or mental health or behavioral health (MHBH) disorders, standard protocols may not produce the most effective, or safest outcomes. This is especially true if a person’s actions are misinterpreted as a threat. Critical first responder training can provide law enforcement with the tools to more accurately assess a situation and respond in a way that is beneficial to everyone involved.
As part of its overall Home and Community-Based Services workforce training initiative, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau of Medical Services (BMS), engaged the WVU Health Affairs Institute to provide workforce training for LEOs on how to have safe interactions with persons with ASD-IDD or MHBH disorders. Health Affairs has partnered with the DHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), who will plan and conduct trainings for WV law enforcement officers in safe interactions with individuals with MHBH disorders, including substance use disorder (SUD).
Between August and December 2022, 349 West Virginia LEOs completed Autism Awareness Training for Law Enforcement under American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Four hours of training content focused on safe interactions between officers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. In-person and online training sessions were offered, and asynchronous, self-guided trainings were introduced when departments expressed interest.
Provide officers access to geographically dispersed in-person training sessions (conducted by three, experienced out-of-state training partners plus a group of LEO trainers who completed a train-the-trainer course) to at least 80 percent of West Virginia’s state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers.
- 74.6 percent of officers reported their ability to use what they learned in the training on the job.
- 81.2 percent of officers said the training fits the needs of West Virginia law enforcement.
- 85.8 percent of officers would recommend this training to others in their field.


text:
27 September 2017 | News
The program will be applicable across 60 centres of Apollo Hospitals in India.
Apollo Hospitals recently launched the ‘Healthy Heart’ Program, India’s first heart disease prevention and reversal program. Ahead of World Heart Day, observed on September 29, the program is tailored to help persons prone to heart diseases and patients already suffering from heart ailments to arrest and reverse the progress of the disease.
The Healthy Heart Program is a fee-based, annual, personalised heart disease reversal program which at enrolment stage classifies patients into high or low risk based on a physical screening encompassing 14 important health parameters.
Once enrolled, the program includes continuing healthy heart doctor consultations, four cardiologist-physician consults/year, diet & lifestyle counselling (yoga, micronutrients and meditation) and continuous monitoring by a Customer Relationship Management infrastructure throughout their treatment.
The program will be applicable across 60 centres of Apollo Hospitals in India. Persons enrolling in the program are also eligible for a 15% discount for any other interventions that might be required. People undergoing angioplasty or bypass surgery at Apollo Hospitals will be automatically be enrolled into the program free of cost for a year. This is to enhance the outcome of the interventions and prevent recurrence.

domain: health