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GI Tract Bleeding Can Have Many Causes
But it's a definite sign that something is wrong
SUNDAY, Feb. 23, 2003 (HealthDayNews) -- Gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding can be caused by a number of different diseases or conditions, some of which are life-threatening. GI tract bleeding isn't a disease in itself, but rather a symptom that something is wrong.
Most conditions that cause GI tract bleeding can be controlled or cured, such as hemorrhoids or ulcers, says the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
While the cause of bleeding may not be serious, it's important to pinpoint the source of the bleeding. It can come from one or more of the parts that make up the GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus.
A person can have GI bleeding without being able to notice it. This type of hidden bleeding can be detected by testing the stool for blood.
There are a number of things that can cause GI tract bleeding. For example, stomach acid can cause inflammation and bleeding in the lower part of the esophagus. Bleeding in the esophagus can also be caused by a tear in its lining.
Bleeding in the stomach can be caused by certain bacterial infections or by medicines, ulcers and tumors and cancer. Ulcers in the upper small intestine can also cause GI tract bleeding, the institute says.
The large intestine and rectum are frequent sites of bleeding in the lower intestine. Hemorrhoids are the most common cause of visible bleeding in the GI tract. Inflammation can cause bleeding in the colon.
People who take blood-thinning drugs may have GI tract bleeding.
An endoscope -- a flexible tube that can be inserted through the mouth or rectum -- is a common method of finding and treating bleeding sites in the GI tract. The endoscope can be fitted with a camera to locate the site of the bleeding.
The endoscope can also be fitted with attachments -- a needle or cauterizing device -- to treat the site of the bleeding.
Learn more about gastrointestinal tract bleeding at the University of Chicago.

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I’m shamelessly copying this poem written by Abdullah Shoaib, it’s called ‘Pretty Ugly’ and I found it an important read on how a new perspective can change your entire view.
‘I’m very ugly
So don’t try to convince me that
I am a very beautiful person
Because at the end of the day
I hate myself in every single way
And I’m not going to lie to myself by saying
There is beauty inside of me that matters
So rest assured I will remind myself
That I am a worthless, terrible person
And nothing you say will make me believe
I still deserve love
Because no matter what
I am not good enough to be loved
And I am in no position to believe that
Beauty does exist within me
Because whenever I look in the mirror I always think
Am I as ugly as people say?
(Now read bottom up)’
So simple, yet so powerful, many of us listen to the silent utterings of what we think people think of us, we compare, we see beauty in everyone else, we see perfect lies of lives portrayed. We do not see the battles, the flaws, the grit of true life, we only see this in ourselves and see this as ugly. Have we seen it from all perspectives?

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Miuccia Prada (An icon that makes me proud to be Italian)
At the helm of Italy's premier fashion empire, Miuccia Prada's enduring vision to secure her company's legacy will spread to the vastly growing Asian market with a lavish high-profile show staged in Beijing, China. With profits surging at a massive fifty-one percent in the increasingly lucrative region, Prada's January 22 fashion show will mark the beginnings of planned expansion into Asia. Given the label's recent spike in Chinese revenue, Prada intends to open 17 boutiques across the nation in the coming new year with a further 11 following suit in 2012.
Chief designer Miuccia Prada will revisit her Spring 2011 collection while incorporating new designs for the landmark Beijing runway production.
Initially launched by Mario Prada in 1913 as a leathergoods company, granddaughter Miuccia has transformed the family business into one of Italy's most powerful fashion empires.
"I always wanted to do something that was nearly impossible." - Miuccia Prada

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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Equine Respiratory Medicine and Surgery provides up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the diagnosis and management of respiratory disorders in the horse. It discusses respiratory physiology and examination techniques, as well as a review of the medical and surgical problems that may be encountered, organized anatomically and progressing in logical fashion from the upper airways, larynx and sinuses, through the lower airways, the lungs, and diaphragm. Common conditions covered include infections, allergy, trauma, cysts, and tumors.
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Jul 30, 2022
Inventor of CPR dies, after saving 25 million lives
The man who invented CPR, Dr. Guy Knickerbocker, died peacefully at 89 years of age last month.
He discovered the value of CPR accidentally, when he was working for the Edison Electric Institute to develop a defibrillator to treat utility linemen who suffered cardiac arrest.
In the lab on a Saturday morning in 1958, Dr. Knickerbocker realized the heavy copper electrodes in the study inadvertently compressed the chest of each subject, and that compression was helpful! He shared his findings with Dr. James Jude, and the two developed an approach for repeated chest compressions to prolong a patient’s survival until a defibrillator could be used.
In July of 1959 CPR was used for the first time to save a 35-year-old woman. Since that date, an estimated 25 million lives have been saved by CPR and a defibrillator. We salute Dr. Knickerbocker.

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La. wildfire season shows firefighter training gaps
An increased number of fires revealed an insufficient number of wildland-trained firefighters
By Tristan Baurick
The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
BATON ROUGE, La. — When firefighters rushed from across the state to battle a massive wildfire in Beauregard Parish, a firefighter from Texas noticed something unsettling about his Louisiana colleagues: most of them had no idea what they were doing.
“They’d say ‘we’re just going to go hit it,’ and want to rush in,” said Taylor Lott, a volunteer firefighter in Beauregard who trained in wildland firefighting in his home state. “No, in the conditions we’re having and the fires we’re having, you can’t do that. There’s just a lot they didn’t understand.”
During the first days of the Tiger Island Fire, some firefighters wanted to race large trucks to the biggest flames and blast them with water, much as they would a house fire. That approach is not only ineffective and unrealistic — it could put firefighters at risk, wildland firefighting experts say.
It defies basic wildland firefighting training. But that training — commonly called “red card” certification — hasn’t been available in Louisiana.
“Very few have red cards in Louisiana, and nobody offers the training in the state,” Charles ‘Skip’ Pinkston, president of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association, said in late August, during the height of the wildfire season. “The need for the training’s been talked about many times, but it’s never materialized.”
Tiger Island, the largest wildfire in Louisiana in at least 80 years, and the hundreds of other blazes that raged across the state in recent months should change that, said Kent Maxwell, a founder of Colorado Firecamp, a wildland firefighting school near Salida, Colo.
“Somebody in Louisiana is going to have to step up — either from the governor’s office or because people are pushing from the bottom up,” he said.
That’s starting to change, at least temporarily. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office recently announced a half-dozen one- and two-day wildland firefighting classes and a relatively small red card certification program that starts with an online course and ends with hands-on training in the coming months. By early next year, up to 50 firefighters may have freshly-minted red cards.
But a one-off program that gives basic training to a few dozen of the state’s several hundred firefighters won’t be nearly enough, fire officials said.
“This year’s fires were an eye-opening experience, especially with how fast the (conditions) change,” said St. Tammany Fire District 2 Chief Randy Hess, who has no red card-certified firefighters on his staff of 46. “To have people showing up with zero training is definitely a liability.”
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s 150 full-time wildland firefighters make up the bulk of the state’s wildfire response capabilities. This year’s busy wildfire season proved the department needs lots more, said Mike Strain, the state agriculture and forestry commissioner. Even if state leaders approve his recent request for 60 more firefighters, he’ll still need hundreds of local fire departments to pitch in when things heat up.
“That’s why we need that additional training,” he said. “We have 400 mostly volunteer fire departments in this state, and they need all the training they can get.”
Gov. John Bel Edwards agrees the need is there, especially as the state gets hotter and drier in the years to come.
“We are going to have to invest in more time, effort and training,” he said in late August while visiting the Tiger Island Fire.
It’s unclear how Edwards, whose term ends in January, plans to boost training. His office did not respond to repeated requests for information on specific proposals. Gov.-elect Jeff Landry declined to comment on wildfire training.
For many firefighters, it’s clear that Louisiana will continue to be heavily dependent on its better-trained neighbors and other states to send help. That’s to be expected with large fires. Even western states with large numbers of wildland firefighters regularly need reinforcements. But Strain said Louisiana needs to be prepared to handle its own problems until help arrives.
Strain called the number and intensity of wildfires this year “unprecedented.” In August, wildfires charred more than 60,000 acres across Louisiana. That adds up to three times as much land burned in less than one month than all of last year, and 13 times as much as 2021 and 20 times as much as 2020, according to state records.
Most fires were relatively small, ranging from 10 to 100 acres, but the sheer number was overwhelming, Strain and local fire officials said. Louisiana has averaged 770 wildfires per year over the past decade, but August alone produced about 600.
Evacuations were called for parts of Caddo, Sabine and Vernon parishes, and all of Merryville, a town of about 1,000 people in Beauregard. Dozens of homes burned, several firefighters were injured and at least two people died from wildfires this year.
On Monday, a mix of wildfire smoke and dense fog led to chain-reaction crashes on I-55 near Manchac that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
Edwards said increasingly hot, dry summers have turned the state into a tinderbox, and the problem is only going to worsen.
“This is the new normal with climate change,” he said in August.
A growing number of wildfires may have wide-reaching impacts on air quality, safety and the economy.
Forests cover about half the state. Most of these 15 million acres are planted with loblolly pine and managed like farms. Louisiana’s timber industry generates about $4 billion per year, making it by far the state’s top crop.
Losses from the Tiger Island Fire alone likely topped $32 million, according to Ag and Forestry estimates.
Wildfire risk in Louisiana is expected to increase by 25% over the next two decades, according to recent estimates by Louisiana State University. But the magnitude of property damage will grow by 101% because development is increasingly targeting fire-prone areas at the edges of cities.
Nowhere is this more evident than the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The area has some of Louisiana’s fastest-growing parishes and the state’s highest wildfire risk. St. Tammany Parish suffered the state’s highest losses from wildfires in recent years, and the trend is expected to grow to nearly $5 million per year, according to LSU researchers.
St. Tammany Fire District 1, which serves the Slidell area and is one of the largest firefighting organizations in the parish, has more than 160 firefighters. None have red cards.
“Without a doubt, that training would benefit us in a lot of ways,” said Tim Harrison, the district’s training officer.
Getting firefighters to sign up for it might have been tough in years past, but not anymore.
“The fires we had this year — it put us all on the ropes,” Harrison said.
While contending with several small wildfires in St. Tammany, the district managed to send about 30 firefighters to the state’s bigger blazes.
“As soon as they got back, our chief sat them down with a notebook and said ‘Ok, what did you learn?’” Harrison said.
Most firefighter training is focused on how to snuff out fires in homes and other buildings. These “structural fires” are usually focused on a single site and tend to be predictable. Pour on enough water, and the battle’s usually over in an hour or so.
“Basically, you put wet stuff on red stuff, and the fire goes out,” said Maxwell, the Colorado firefighting instructor. “The tactics are more shock and awe. Wildland firefighting has a different mindset. It’s more a zen thing.”
The strategies for tackling wildfires are much less direct, and the targets may be many and multiplying in difficult-to-reach areas. Temperatures, humidity, wind, topography and other conditions play a bigger role in the fire’s behavior, as do fuel types — from trees and grasses to the soil underfoot, which can smolder, largely undetected, for weeks.
During training, firefighters learn to use Pulaskis and other hand tools to dig fire lines aimed at cutting a fire off from fresh fuels. They’re also introduced to the idea of fighting fire with fire. “Back burns,” usually lit with drip torches, are used to ignite vegetation ahead of a wildfire, burning away strategic patches to weaken the bigger blaze.
Battling a wildfire also has different physical demands. Maxwell likens it to a marathon rather than a sprint-like approach to a structural fire. Wildland firefighters often have to hike over rough terrain and use hand tools for several hours a day.
“The (red card) fitness test — it’s a whole ‘nother ball game,” Harrison said. “You’re being tested for the kind of fitness you need to fight a fire for days or weeks.”
Along with a fitness test, which usually involves a timed three-mile hike with a 40-lb. pack, red card certification requires 32 hours of classroom training and a day of field exercises, including instruction on personal fire shelters, which are essentially flame-resistant cocoons to hide in if a blaze can’t be outrun.
All of this takes time and money — which aren’t plentiful at small or volunteer-dependent departments.
“Everybody struggles with having adequate staffing,” Harrison said. “You want to send people to trainings, but you have to have people filling your station.”
While the training might have been considered “nice to have,” departments in wildfire-prone areas should now see it as essential, said Lott, the Beauregard firefighter.
“You’ve got to have boots in the woods with hand tools at the ready, and people who know what they’re doing,” he said. “I hope Louisiana realizes how important this knowledge is.”


text: PARIS HANGOVER is a cleverly written story that combines some steamy sex scenes, self discovery and the pursuit of Mr. Right in a journal format. I thought starting over in Paris was scary yet amazing. To go without regrets is something very few people could do. In Paris, she dates several Frenchmen while confusing more than one man with her 'curious American ways.' Despite her frustrations, Klein is much happier with her life in Paris as a painter. She isn't settling, but rather finding herself. She learns to appreciate the little things; even though, she misses her dad and simple things like skim milk and peanut butter cups. I loved how Ms. Lobe adds to the book with her knowledge of fashion, foods and places in France. Her descriptions had me feeling like I was right there with her. PARIS HANGOVER is a great debut book that made me want to experience Paris for myself.

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Mr Jonathan Howell is a renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in hip replacement and revision surgery. He performs surgery for trauma and hip preservation. Since 2004 he's been a consultant at the Exeter Hip Unit. Mr Howell is internationally renowned as a seat of best practice and innovation in hip surgery. He is dedicated to achieving the very highest standards of safety and the best results for his patients. He is actively involved in research and keenly follows the latest developments in the field of hip surgery.
Mr Howell is actively involved with the design and development of the Exeter total hip replacement system. This procedure has consistently outstanding results on joint registries around the globe. As a passionate advocate of education, Mr Howell teaches hip replacement techniques to visiting surgeons and also on international courses. He is the treasurer of the British Hip Society and aims to promote the highest level of training, education and research for his trainees so that they can also provide the very best care for patients. Mr Howell qualified in medicine in 1991, after studying for five years at King's College in London.
He went straight into the Royal Air Force medical branch for six years of training as a junior surgeon and he gained the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1996. For his specialist orthopaedic training, he was lucky enough to have the celebrated surgeon Professor Robin Ling OBE as his research supervisor. He won the young investigator of the Year 1999 due to his research into the basic science of the Exeter hip. This accolade was awarded by the British Orthopaedic Research Society. It also led to his MSc degree in orthopaedic engineering, which was awarded to him by Cardiff University.
Mr Howell completed his final orthopaedic fellowship exams and moved to Vancouver with his wife and three children. During his time there, he attended the University of British Columbia when he became an expert in North American techniques for complex and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. In 2003 he moved back to England and pursued further hip fellowship training at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, he was appointed as a consultant to the Hip Unit there in 2004. Since his appointment, Mr Howell has continued to develop his skills in complex hip replacement, revision and hip preservation techniques. He continues to research and has published multiple scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.


- JetBlue Airways unveiled the cabin of its new Airbus A220 aircraft that will replace the aging Embraer E190 flight.
- The 140-seat cabin is arranged in a unique 2-3 configuration with no shortage of the perks for which JetBlue is known including free in-flight entertainment and WiFi.
- Flights begin in the spring starting on the Boston-Fort Lauderdale route before the aircraft expands to cities across the US.
- Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
JetBlue Airways on Tuesday unveiled the cabin of its newest arrival, the long-awaited Airbus A220-300. The first model arrived in New York on New Year's Eve with plans to begin scheduled service in the spring and eventually phase out the tired Embraer E190s.
As with any new JetBlue plane, the A220 is chock-filled with new passenger-friendly upgrades while holding true to the airline's staples including above-average legroom and free in-flight entertainment. The 140-seat plane features wider seats than its larger counterparts, high-definition televisions, and expanded in-seat power options.
The Airbus A220 is still new to the US market with Delta being the sole American owner of the plane until December 31, 2020, when the first JetBlue A220 arrived in New York.
Flyers can expect to see the plane flying first between Boston and Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the spring as JetBlue begins proving runs on its tried and true routes. But the opportunities are endless for the A220, especially on JetBlue's route network.
JetBlue's head of revenue and planning Scott Laurence told Insider that the jet will eventually be flying coast-to-coast thanks to its transcontinental range and it will serve the harder-to-reach airports in JetBlue's network like Key West International in Florida.
We toured the aircraft to see the finished product for ourselves, and it doesn't disappoint.
Take a look inside.


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How To Eat Poulet Frites
Poulet Frites is your classic French bistro meal; anyone who has been to Paris must surely have tasted this sumptuous yet affordable meal. New to french cuisine and wondering what Poulet Frites is or how to eat Poulet Frites then read on and find out more.
Poulet Frites literally means, âChicken friesâ and is the French equivalent of roast chicken with potato fries/chips. These are typically served with divinely roasted whole chicken laid over a bed of crispy potato fries and a side dish of boiled or stewed vegetables.
Poulet Frites is a typical wayside bistro meal, rarely cooked at home, and best enjoyed on the exquisitely paved streets of Paris. However, homemade Poulet Frites are quite popular in certain parts of France. Homemade Poulet Frites is made by roasting chicken that has been marinated in a flavorful mixture of peppers, garlic, and an assortment of herbs. The fries are cut thin strips and fried in peanut oil.
Like all bistro meals, there are no fixed rules for eating Poulet Frites; it is most commonly enjoyed with a glass of white sparkling wine, but you are free to order a glass of beer if you wish. The vegetables most commonly served with Poulet Frites are green peas and long beans, though it is not unusual to find some small cafes serving accompaniments like corn on cob, creamed spinach, or cheese salad along with it. I found this particular restaurant in Paris that serves Poulet Frites with cream of mushroom soupy-sauce (I call it a soupy-sauce because the texture and consistency didnât really qualify as either), must say it was quite untraditional but delicious nevertheless; the creaminess of the sauce went pretty well with the texture of the chicken and the crispiness of the chips.
So all in all there are no set standards on how you are going to eat Poulet Frites, if you are able to relish the dish then that is it, you have got the technique right. So, the next time you visit France do not miss the opportunity to savor this delectable meal, for as they say in France, eating a meal of Poulet Frites on a Sunday afternoon is customary for building happy family ties (heard it from a street-side artist in Paris). Bon appetite!
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Source: Tom Brady to make $500,000 in incentives if Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl – ESPN
Tom Brady would continue to build on his legacy — and his fortune — if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl.
Brady cashed in on a $500,000 contract incentive when the Bucs beat the Green Bay Packers31-26 on Sunday to win the NFC Championship Game, a source told ESPN. The star quarterback will make another $500,000 if the Bucs win Super Bowl LV, according to the source.
Brady already had collected $1.25 million in incentives during Tampa Bay’s postseason run — $500,000 for making it to…


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Graphic: Young Americans Are Ditching Beer for Wine and Liquor
Nationwide beer consumption is in steady decline. Mostly because young people are increasingly opting for the harder stuff.
Young drinkers in the US are undergoing a shift in their preferred avenue to inebriation, according to a new study published by Goldman Sachs Investment Research. Just 20 years ago, nearly three-quarters of Americans aged 18 to 29 said their preferred booze was beer. But as you can see below, the percentage of young beer lovers has since dropped to a mere 40%.
But just because the youngin’s are cutting back on beer doesn’t mean they’re drinking less overall. Nope! They’re simply replacing it with harder stuff. The percentage of young adults who prefer hard liquor has more than doubled, from roughly 13% in the early 1990s to around 30% today (see below). Shots all round!
And young adults’ taste for wine is also on the rise. The percentage of those who prefer the grape-based beverage has risen from around 15% in the early 1990s to just under 25% in 2014 (see below).
But it’s not just the younger generation who are increasingly losing their taste for beer. Nationwide beer consumption dropped by nearly 9% between 2002 and 2012, though it’s likely that young people’s preferences have had a major influence. There may be a whole bunch of factors involved. The Atlantic‘s Derek Thompson pointed out last year that both health and economic concerns may play a role, since beer has higher calories and less alcohol-per-volume than wine and liquor, making it a less efficient way to get tipsy.
Another theory is that people may turn their noses up at beer because that’s what their parents drank. ”Alcohol consumption is cyclical by nature,” says Thomas Mullarkey, a market analyst with Morningstar. “Believe it or not, we tend to drink what our grandparents drank, not what our parents drank.”
My grandpa loved Scotch. So this makes sense.
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Normally found behind their desks at GM headquarters at ungodly early hours, the folks from Buick will be hitting the party scene, this evening, down in Miami. It’s not for the mojitos. Buick will be unveiling the latest in its fast-growing line-up, using the hot South Florida club scene to debut the production version of the 2012 Regal GS.
The Grand Sport is designed to bring a more spirited driving experience into what, hard as it might be to believe, is now the fastest-growing automotive brand in the U.S. (and in China. Click Here for more), having posted a sales gain of nearly 40% last month.
With an exclusive new high-output version of the GM 2.0-liter turbo Ecotec engine, the 2012 Buick Regal GS will make 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, and turn 0 to 60 times, GM estimates, in under seven seconds.


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6:00-7:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (Tickets)
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)
The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization.
TV Channels – Each debate will be broadcast live on C-SPAN, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as all cable news channels including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC among others.
Live Stream – Each debate will be streamed live online.
You’re invited to watch it with other local Democrats at the La Jolla & Pacific Beach Democratic Club HQ, more details here.

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Are you looking for ways to create a more productive work environment? Look no further. This article explores office design ideas for focus spaces where individuals can work on important tasks without distractions.
If you’re looking for inspiration on how to design your next workspace, be sure to check out our 2024 lookbook. It features a wide range of focus spaces and more interior designs you can use as inspiration.
In today’s fast-paced work environment, having spaces where you can work without distraction is more important than ever. On average, information workers are distracted every 10.5 minutes. Afterwards, it can take up to 25 minutes to get back on track. Designers who create spaces for high performers should take this potential loss of attention seriously.
We need focus spaces to counterbalance collaborative workspace. Although the office has become a place primarily for being with others, people work together more effectively between bouts of focused work. For instance, most people prefer to go away and process information before coming back together to share their thoughts.
A focus space is a room or area in an office designed to allow people to work on tasks that need concentration. They are typically quiet and free from distractions, making them the perfect spot to work on complex tasks – increasing productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction.
It’s vital to have a variety of focus spaces within the office environment to meet the needs of different people. Some prefer a quiet, isolated area, while others prefer a more collaborative environment with drop-in pods for private calls.
When we design for neurodiversity, quality focus options are essential. A good space plan will locate focus options away from the main circulation routes – chance encounters are a huge source of distraction. The office interior design will also consider how colour, material, lighting, and noise shape people’s experience. For example, a calm and quiet environment might include dropped ceilings, soft furnishings, and muted colours.
Sophie Foster, Senior Workplace Strategist, says focus goes well beyond aesthetics. “Focus, or what psychologists describe as flow, happens most effectively when people are relaxed, slightly challenged, and have the cognitive capacity to work on their task. Sensory design can positively impact flow by reducing sensory overload and promoting helpful emotions through the inputs we receive through sight, smell, taste, touch and sound”. Clearly, we can enhance focus quality by designing workplaces with the full range of senses in mind.
Here are 10 office design ideas to make your workplace more productive:
When designing a productive work environment, the ability to focus and minimise distractions should be top of mind. Quiet rooms allow employees to work independently without interruptions. These rooms are perfect for tasks requiring concentration, such as writing, editing or data analysis. Making desk reservations simple helps people plan their focus time.
While these environments are often open, everyone comes with the same purpose. Think of the quiet carriage on a train. There’s no material difference to any other carriage – but signage and clear expectations are practical tools for shaping behaviour.
The need for small focus spaces is greater than ever. Focus pods let employees step away to make confidential calls without disrupting everyone around them. The design of these pods reduces noise and provides a comfortable and quiet space to conduct their calls, even if a lot is going on outside.
However, place them with care. The extra layer of glass combined with a lack of air conditioning can cause them to heat up quickly, meaning meeting rooms are better suited to more extended periods.
Acoustic furniture solutions and booths are excellent for small groups or solo work. Both offer a semi-private, enclosed space and furniture options can be easily moved or reconfigured. These flexible pods are perfect for small team meetings, quick conversations or working quietly on a project.
Many furniture products are modular and come with various screen height options. As a result, you can customise to the level of privacy required, even building niches or a medley of focus settings.
Soft materials absorb ambient noise, making people feel secure.
Meditation rooms are spaces to take a break and practice mindfulness. They often double up as faith rooms or spaces to nap.
Focus isn’t always about finding a quiet place to work. In fact, research has shown that a two-week mindfulness course improved attention by up to 16%. Therefore, it’s worth having options for ‘anti-work’ spaces too.
We design these rooms with natural materials, soothing lights, and sounds to support mental wellbeing. Ultimately, it’s about having a safe space to take a break and recharge.
Standing desks are a great way to promote healthy posture and reduce the downsides of sitting. Adding screens to the desks provides an additional layer of privacy, allowing employees to focus on their work with fewer visual distractions.
Desks can also be equipped with sensors, so employees can easily find an available workspace as they enter the building.
Libraries or reading nooks are comfortable and quiet spaces where employees can read, research or find inspiration.
Some companies we work with make these environments free of technology. This reduces the temptation to take calls or engage in other distractions. Even naming your space a “library” can encourage the right behaviours because people already know how to act.
A small space is perfect for locking yourself away to do intensely focused work.
Lighting is crucial. Great views and abundant natural light can help provide a fresh perspective. If the room has limited natural light, provide controls that allow people to adjust it to their liking.
Neutral colours like white, beige, and grey are good choices, as they are not too distracting. However, adding colour in the form of an accent wall or decorative accessories can also be helpful. Blue has been shown to promote focus and concentration, while yellow can be stimulating. Consider textured materials to soften the acoustics and artwork for added interest.
Place a cosy chair in a quiet corner of the office, giving people space to think and recharge. While this might not offer much privacy, getting up and changing your environment helps people think differently.
From joinery items to furniture hanging from the ceiling, there are plenty of different options. Movement is an underutilised tool – a rocking chair can positively affect wellbeing by reducing stress.
Indoor gardens or direct access to the great outdoors can provide employees with a change of scenery and fresh air. They are a proven way to promote mental wellbeing and reduce stress.
They can play a role in the community too. We’ve seen everything from grassroots planting projects to impressive sky gardens as sustainable building amenities, drawing in tenants with their green credentials.
What we see affects how we feel. Although we generally gravitate towards green spaces, surprisingly, the features of your view matter more than the content. So, a spectacular cityscape can be as rewarding as a park. When planning your office design, it’s always worth considering where the best views are, how to preserve them, and what kinds of spaces will benefit most.
A private office is a more permanent option for employees who need quiet space. These offices offer a dedicated room for employees who need to focus on individual tasks or work on confidential projects.
However, there is a cost attached to this kind of office space planning. The more offices you have, the more partitions you need to build, which also increases your project’s carbon impact.
Although cellular office space has fallen out of fashion, planning decisions should consider what the business needs to operate effectively – not what others are doing.
We’ve seen a significant increase in shared and bookable offices. These are great options for companies working in a hybrid style, where the space is only sometimes needed.
In conclusion, a well-designed workspace can significantly impact productivity. By incorporating a wide variety of focus spaces, companies can create a work environment that supports effectiveness and reduces stress and anxiety.
Reach out to our workplace strategy and design teams to craft an environment that helps your people do better work.

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CHAMPAIGN – The football coaches at Iowa are allowing John Wienke to play in this weekend's Order of the Eastern Star All-Star Football Game.
For one week, at least, the recent Tuscola graduate gets a break from working out in Iowa City for his first year at Iowa.
TUSCOLA – Tuscola High School must fill three more coaching vacancies after resignations by boys' track coach Steve Spears and girls' track and cross-country coach Mark Sweeney were announced Monday at the district's board meeting.
While Sweeney retained his teaching position in the school's social studies department, Spears' resignation included his teaching position in the math department. Tuscola superintendent Joe Burgess said both decisions were personal.
FITHIAN – As a three-sport coach at Oakwood High School, Lynn Anderson has had extensive opportunities to see the Comets' marquee three-sport star, recent graduate Stephanie Denius.
Anderson happens to coach the sports in which Denius has competed throughout her illustrious prep career. She's the head coach in volleyball, the assistant in basketball and the head coach in track and field.
ST. JOSEPH – Wendy Graves hasn't missed many of her son's athletic events through the years. But on the rare occasion she might miss one, she jokes with him that she'll miss something great.
"It's inevitable that if one of us can't be there, he makes the most incredible plays ever," she said of her son Lukas, a recent St. Joseph-Ogden graduate who participated in football, wrestling and baseball for the Spartans. "We try to get to them all, but he usually does something great when we can't be there."
BLOOMINGTON – Mandy Kirby found herself in a familiar arena Saturday: a basketball court.
After a spring of softball, the recent Urbana High graduate joined other seniors in the annual Illinois Basketball Coaches Association girls' all-star game at Illinois Wesleyan.
TUSCOLA – Tyler Carter couldn't believe his eyes.
The Tuscola receiver was used to seeing swift passes from quarterback John Wienke, but the Iowa-bound quarterback was never the swiftest on his feet. So when Carter saw Wienke's 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame scampering down the field against Unity in Week 2, the speedy Carter knew his quarterback would need some help.
CHAMPAIGN – For the past three years, Champaign Central basketball coach Scott Davis knew that when things got tough, he could rely on Verdell Jones, Donald Stewart and Keith Biggers.
"I have to admit, it was always nice to look up and see all those 6-foot-5 guys," Davis said. "We're certainly missing them."
CHAMPAIGN – Payton Johnson's schedule these days is such that she'll get to spend a couple of days this weekend in Champaign for her brother's wedding.
That doesn't mean the Michigan senior-to-be – bound for the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials at the end of the month – will be out of the water for long.


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Elbow pain is vital for treatment because it can have such a substantial impact on one’s career or activities. From a slight annoyance to a chronic painful condition, elbow pain can occur constantly through movement and can be extremely physically limiting for a person if not treated in time.
The good news is that elbow pain is not necessarily a symptom of a serious pain condition. One must be careful if the pain is reoccurring though, for it could lead to serious impacts on one’s well being. At First Choice Health & Injury Clinic we want to treat these problems without painful surgery and without unnecessary procedures unlike other clinics. Our treatments are non-invasive and minimal which aid in:
- Reducing pain
- Increasing mobility
- Strengthening muscles around the joint
Elbow pain will commonly start out as a dull ache and advance into a sharp piercing pain. This is generally caused from overuse, injuries, and repetitive movement, which can lead to soft tissue inflammations like tendonitis.
In rare cases elbow pain can also be caused in the joint from arthritis. Some of the more common causes of elbow pain are listed below.
Causes of Elbow Pain:
- Injuries– Sprains, tears, dislocations, breaks, and fractures
- Golfer’s Elbow – Pain on the inner side of the elbow, where forearm tendons and muscles attach
- Tennis Elbow – Pain that occurs where tendons in the elbow are overworked from repetitive motions in the wrist and arm
- Osteoarthritis – Joint pain and inflammation often referred to as the “wear & tear” arthritis
- Tendonitis – Inflammation & irritation of tendons in the elbow
- Trapped Nerves – Nerves that get trapped or pinched creating nerve pain in the elbow and forearm
If you are suffering from elbow pain, do not hesitate to call our clinic. The longer the condition goes untreated the greater the potential for irreversible damage. Contact Diagnostic Health & Injury Clinic and let us treat your pain.


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We don't like to see anyone struggling to get through Vermont's winters without enough heat. So each year, we work with a number of state agencies and other organizations to help Co-op members who are on limited incomes or facing tough challenges to stay warm all winter long.
Help Paying for Fuel Deliveries
Help Paying for Heating Equipment
Having a full tank of oil doesn’t help if your furnace or boiler won’t run. Heating equipment should be tuned-up each year and old, inefficient systems should be replaced.
But for Co-op members struggling to make ends meet, taking care of their furnace or boiler is often a low priority. Fortunately, help is available from Crisis Fuel Assistance, the Weatherization Program and Efficiency Vermont.
Using Less Energy
Vermont’s Weatherization Program provides long-term help to low-income Vermonters by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. By adding insulation, sealing air leaks and replacing heating systems, weatherization typically produces energy savings of at least 30%.
Members Helping Members
"The Co-op Oil Bank" is reserve fund supported by $2.00 of each annual membership fee. It is designed to help our members who may have reached out to other available resources and still have an unmet need for fuel assistance.
Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP)
This program is administered through the Vermont Housing FInance Agency. To see if you qualify, click here.
For Renters - Vermont Department of Public Service
VERAP was created to help renters dealing with financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For eligible households, the program offers rental and utility assistance to help Vermonters avoid eviction or loss of utility service. Click here for more information.


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Join Date: Mar 2006
New York's Sonic Youth are seasoned Don't Look Back campaigners, having performed Daydream Nation at All Tomorrow's Parties and at a series of DLB concerts in Europe and the US.
They weren't that keen to begin with, says the band's Lee Ranaldo, but were talked into it by DLB founder Barry Logan.
"We didn't want to do it because we're not a particularly nostalgic band," says Ranaldo. "We felt we'd rather spend our time writing new music than revisiting something from a long time ago."
Eventually, however, "it just seemed that the stars were aligned to the point where we couldn't say no", Ranaldo says. "We were preparing that album for a deluxe edition release, part of a three-album set, something that we started six years before. Then the album got inducted into the US Library of Congress.
"We couldn't have planned the concert any better if we'd tried."
Daydream Nation, released in 1988, represents the pinnacle of Sonic Youth's career to that point. It was a marriage of their earlier white noise sensibility to a newer pop framework and included songs such as Hey Joni and Teen Age Riot that have since become staples of their live performances.
"It's the album that put us on the map for a lot of people," says Ranaldo. "We were so confident in our abilities when we came to do it, which is why it's a double album. That's why Daydream was so peculiar because our general attitude is looking forward. That shows up in the music. It cuts free from a lot of the music of the past and tries to move somewhere else."
All of these nods to significant albums, as far as DLB is concerned, are down to the persistence and musical taste of Englishman Logan. A self-confessed music tragic, he has coaxed many of his favourite bands into performing the albums he loves.
It doesn't hurt, of course, that he has a festival stage to offer them, but it's his role as a fan more than anything that has convinced the acts to say yes and that has taken the concept across the world.
"The way we listen to music now, the album is under threat, so this is one way of preserving that idea of an album as a piece of art," Logan says.
He worried for weeks when he approached Iggy Pop about doing the first Don't Look Back performance with the Stooges. "He said it would depend on what album I wanted. I said Funhouse, and he said that was the right answer." Since then, other bands such as Dinosaur Jr, Mudhoney, Cowboy Junkies and our own Dirty Three are among those who have performed one of their albums track by track. The first to do so for Don't Look Back in Australia is Minnesota lo-fi outfit Low, who begin their short tour in Melbourne on January 11. Singer, guitarist and songwriter Alan Sparhawk agrees that the idea of doing an album from start to finish is a good one and gives the artists a chance to approach the work in a way that they may not have considered. They first performed Things We Lost in the Fire in London a year ago. Again, as with many of the other artists, the Fire album was a pivotal one in their career.
"We were at the cusp of being innocent about what we were doing and also opening up the door and going for different arrangements," he says.
Sparhawk recalls wincing at the prospect of doing the whole album live, "but the more I thought about it. it made sense", he says. "We still play half of the songs live. At this point in my life I feel comfortable going back to them. In fact there are a couple of songs that I think we probably have a better perspective on now than we did at the time."
As technology redefines the role of the conventional album, it's uncertain whether the concept of Don't Look Back will survive long term, but for the moment bands such as Died Pretty, who, unlike some of the others, are not a going concern, are happy to be able to revisit the work that made them famous.
"That album changed things a lot for us, in Australia that is," Myers says. "It certainly shows how an album is a powerful entity, but there are a lot more bad albums than there are good ones, plus there are a lot of albums where you only have two or three good songs, so when you get a classic album like, say, (Television's) Marquee Moon, it sticks out. It's not something you regularly do as a band, play your album from beginning to end."
The Don't Look Back concerts begin on January 11 and run until February 23.
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yep it is actually, despite having listened to them for 17 years now I've managed to miss every concert except this one, so I'm looking forward to it heaps! Daydream Nation would haveto be one of my favourites too which makes it even better
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Join Date: Oct 2006
i still have to sneak in
hopefully the security isnt big
bob dylans security wasnt tight at alll, was easy to sneak a friend in
i wonder if there will be coloured arm bands.. hmm
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Alaska’s knife laws offer a detailed and nuanced framework governing the possession, carry, and use of various types of knives. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at these laws, incorporating recent legal interpretations, court cases, and specific details for local municipalities to ensure a thorough understanding of the legalities involved in knife ownership and carrying in Alaska.
Statewide Statutes and Legal Precedents
Alaska’s knife regulations are primarily outlined in Title 11, Chapter 61 Article 2 “Weapons and Explosives” of the Alaska State Statutes. Key aspects include:
- Definitions (Alaska Statute § 11.81.900): In Alaska, knives are defined broadly, with distinctions between switchblades or gravity knives and ordinary pocket knives.
- Misconduct Involving Weapons (Alaska Statutes § 11.61.200, § 11.61.210, § 11.61.220): These sections outline the specifics of what constitutes misconduct involving different types of weapons, including knives.
- Regulation of Firearms and Knives (Alaska Statute § 29.35.145): This statute indicates the state’s authority over local knife laws, asserting statewide preemption.
Noteworthy cases that have influenced the interpretation of these statutes are:
- Alaska v. Strange (1990): This case helped clarify the definition and legality of butterfly knives in Alaska.
Relevant Information for Knife Carry in Alaska
Alaska’s knife laws offer clear guidance for those wishing to understand the legal aspects of carrying various types of knives. The state’s framework permits a broad spectrum of knife ownership and carry, while also placing certain age and situation-based restrictions.
- Types of Knives Allowed: Alaska law allows for the open carry of most knife types, including pocket knives, folding blades, and fixed blade knives, without blade length restrictions. This includes unique knife styles like ring knives.
- Open Carry: Any type of knife can be openly carried in Alaska. There are no specific blade length limitations for knives that are carried openly.
- Concealed Carry: Individuals aged 21 and older are allowed to carry knives concealed. However, carrying concealed switchblades and gravity knives is prohibited for those under 21. When contacted by law enforcement or entering another person’s residence, individuals must declare any concealed deadly weapon, excluding ordinary pocket knives.
- Carrying in Vehicles: There are no specific prohibitions on carrying knives in vehicles, but safely securing them in a sheath or case is advisable.
- Carrying on School Grounds: It is illegal to carry any knife classified as a deadly or defensive weapon on school property, except with permission from the school district’s Chief Administrative Officer.
- Sales and Transfers: The sale or transfer of switchblade or gravity knives to persons under 18 is prohibited without written consent from a parent or guardian.
- Self-Defense and Outdoor Activities: Knives are recognized for their importance in activities like hunting, fishing, and self-defense against wildlife. Carrying a knife for these purposes is generally permissible.
Local Municipalities and Specific Laws
While statewide preemption applies, it is important to be aware of potential local variations. Key cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau may have specific ordinances that could influence how knife laws are enforced locally.
It’s important to note that Alaska’s statewide preemption law generally overrides local knife regulations, meaning that the state’s laws on knife possession and carrying typically take precedence over any municipal ordinances. This preemption includes regulations on various types of knives, including pocket knives, folding blades, fixed blade knives, and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is considered a concealed knife in Alaska?
A: A knife is concealed if it’s covered or enclosed in a manner that makes it indiscernible as a weapon to an observer (Alaska Statute § 11.61.220).
Q: Are there exceptions for law enforcement or military personnel?
A: Yes, they can carry certain restricted knives while on duty.
Q: What are the penalties for violating knife laws in Alaska?
A: They range from fines up to $10,000 to imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation (Alaska Statute § 11.61.210 and § 11.61.220).
Q: Can I carry a knife for self-defense against wildlife?
A: Yes, knives are recognized for their importance in activities like hunting and fishing.
Q: Are antique knives regulated differently?
A: The law does not specify different regulations for antique knives, but it’s advisable to exercise caution in their carry and use.
Conclusion and Legal Compliance
Understanding Alaska’s knife laws is crucial for legal compliance and personal safety. Always stay informed of the latest legal changes and consult with legal professionals for detailed guidance on carrying knives in Alaska.


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A far-flung farmhouse was the dream home for a young Canberra couple.
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Donald Trump has been impeached again — which means he faces another impeachment trial. But when will that start, how long will it take and how is it going to work this time?


Transit Near The Victoria Condos:
Residents will find The Victoria Condos quite transit friendly with Don Mills Subway Station approximately 4 minutes away. In addition to bus stops also within easy accessibility. While major highways such as hwy 404 and hwy 401 are also within just a short proximity, as well.
Shopping Close To The Victoria North York:
Located near Victoria & Sheppard, the Victoria will locate residents within a short proximity from a variety of shopping options. Including private/major streetside retailers, malls, and more. With CF Fairview Mall approximately a 3 minute drive way. Offering residents a wide range of restaurants, services, and retailers.
North York General Hospital (approximately 6-9 minute drive)
Educational Institutions Close To Victoria Condos:
Within a short proximity from The Victoria Condos, residents will enjoy easy accessibility to secondary and elementary institutions such as Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute, Georges Vanier Secondary School, Brian Public School, and Forest Manor Public School. While Seneca Polytechnic College Newnham Campus and Centennial College also within a short drive, as well.
Recreational Areas Nearby:
With a wide variety of recreational areas ranging from parks, golf courses/clubs, trails, and more within short proximity from the new North York Condos, residents will enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. Some include Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, Betty Sutherland Trail Park, Muirhead Park, Wishing Well Park, Willowfield Gardens Park, Roywood Park, Van Horne Park, L’Amoreaux Park, and Parkway Forest Park.


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Anonymous on Jun 26, 2013
I ordered this gorgeous necklace and am extremely happy with my purchase. It has been beautifully crafted and was delivered promptly. I love it!
Anonymous on Sep 18, 2012
I just received my Leopard skin jasper earrings and they are beautiful! It was like opening a gift just for me...Oh, wait, they are just for me, and in plenty of time for my October birthday! Thank you so much for your beautiful creation, your kindness, and wonderful service! :)
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So much more beautiful in person and what a reasonable price for such a piece! Love them!
I make all kinds of styles using a wide variety of materials. All of the materials are of very high quality; many hand made and/or sold by Etsy merchants. I love Etsy -- it makes me even more creative! Jewelry making and the Etsy shop are hobbies so I can make anything I want! The designs may look random but aren't; a lot of thought and time goes into each creation.
I pride myself on being knowledgeable about the materials I use. FAQs at the end of the "Policies" page will give you the scoop and what you need to know in buying that special jewelry. There really is an extremely wide range including knock offs and some pretty poor quality stuff. You will find only the best materials here. I have too much pride in my work to use anything but the best. If I can't do it right I don't do it at all! Even my less expensive and "value" priced items use only the best. You don't have to spend a lot to have good quality.
Please see FAQs at the end of this page for info about the materials I use and why. The choices are very important for the durability and comfort of your jewelry investment. You'll also find info about some of the special beads I use. If you have a question about materials, or anything else, please ask me!
Your treasure will be nicely gift wrapped; after all, it may be a gift to yourself. In addition, you'll receive a "keeper bag" to keep your jewelry clean, untangled, and retard tarnish when it's not being worn.
Most jewelry develops a rich patina as it's worn so the more you wear it the prettier it will be. However, any metal will tarnish over time so should be gently polished with a jeweler's cloth as necessary. Jewelry can be gently washed with a few drops of very mild detergent and a soft toothbrush should you fall into a vat of barbeque sauce.
Please look in FAQs at the bottom of this page for info about specific bead types and styles.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy gift cards
You do NOT need a PayPal account to pay via PayPal.
More info available here:
I ship nearly everywhere via USPS first class. I will ship within two business days of payment but often the same day, especially if your order is received by noon.
I will happily ship to a different address if someone is lucky enough to be getting a gift from you. Your gift will be nicely gift wrapped and a card enclosed at no additional charge. Give me the details when you make your purchase or convo me. Giving to others should always be easy!
First Class domestic mail does not offer an option to purchase insurance. However, if you desire to upgrade your shipping options to Priority Mail, which allows an insurance coverage purchase, you can do so. Convo me for price.
I am not responsible for non-delivery or damage during shipping if you choose to have your item shipped first class without insurance and tracking. Sorry.
Delivery confirmation is always included in the shipping price
International buyers: please convo me for options. There are a lot!
Unless otherwise noted on the item the following rates apply.
First item $2.75
Each add'l .50
First item from about $5.00
Refunds and Exchanges
Additional policies and FAQs
Often a coordinating or matching item can be designed.
If you need stainless steel or hypo-allergenic metals I will switch them for you. I don't normally use them because of limited style and color choices. I use such high handcrafted ear wires that no has ever mentioned an allergy problem to me.
Each piece is guaranteed to be as described.
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* * * * * * * Stringing material, rings and clasps. Do they matter?
The stringing material is chosen carefully. The wire I use is very flexible so it hangs smoothly and doesn't twist. It is also more expensive than a lot of the commonly used wire. The weight of the wire is chosen to be the best for the weight of the beads.
You'll often see a "split ring" with the clasp. The "split ring" is really a double ring with two layers. It is impossible for the wire to slip off the split ring so no more necklaces that come apart. Split rings are most often used with heavy beads or many strands.
You will also see "swivel clasps" that are designed to keep multiple strings of beads from tangling and keep them laying flat.
* * * * * * * * What are standard CHILDREN'S JEWELRY SIZES?
The jewelry industry standards are:
XS 0-3 months 4 inches
S 3-9 months 4.5 inches
M 9-24 months 5 inches
L 2-5 years 5.5 inches
XL 5-8 years 6 inches
XXl 8-12 years 6.6 inches
1-5 years 12 inches
5-8 years 13 inches
6-12 years 14 inches
* * * * * * * What are CHEVRON beads?
Chevron beads are special glass beads that reveal a star pattern. The first were created by glass bead makers in Venice and Murano, Italy, in the fifteenth century. They are currently manufactured in Italy, USA, India, and China.
Modern Chevron beads are composed of a varied number of layers of different colored glass. After a long glass Chevron tube is heated and cooled, it is cut into segments, revealing a star pattern. The bead is then beveled or ground to reveal the characteristic chevron or star pattern.
Chevron beads are very popular collectors' items and they are extremely highly valued in present day West Africa, where they continue to be worn for prestige and ceremonial purposes, and occasionally buried with the dead.
As with many valued items, there are currently many knock-offs. A bead that is too cheap or a knock-off is typically painted over one thick layer of glass rather than using the many layers of glass to make the layers of pattern
Be careful what you buy. A real Chevron bead will never be cheap although it may be relatively inexpensive.
* * * * * * * What is MURANO or VENETIAN glass and why is it so expensive?
Before I answer, I want you to know that I buy my MURANO beads from a direct importer whose only product is MURANO beads. The beads are of the very highest quality and the importer has a direct relationship with the best and most famous workshops. No need to take a trip to Murano, you can get authentic and the best here.
In the world of fashion, glass collectors, designers, and admirers, Murano/Venetian beads are the absolute best available and are known for innovative styles and colors. MURANO beads are made only on the island of Murano within Venice. VENETIAN beads are made anywhere within Venice, including Murano.
Glass beadwork and jewelry are very fashionable right now. Not only are Murano beads beautiful and unique, but also of the highest quality available.
When you buy Murano glass you create a unique and beautiful look that will impress everyone around you.
The internet has made true Murano jewelry accessible to every one. However, one needs to be careful when buying Murano glass jewelry, because in recent years there have been many fake pieces and counterfeits offered for sale as "Murano Glass" or "Venetian Glass". Every Murano glass buyer needs to know that authentic and valuable Murano glass can only be produced on Murano Island within Venice, Italy. All other is counterfeit.
Murano Island is a special and symbolic place. Glassmakers are still working there producing some of the greatest glass beads, jewelry, artwork, and more.
When you purchase authentic Murano jewelry, you know that you are not only getting a piece of jewelry, you are actually getting a piece of history and art. This special art of glassmaking has been around for centuries, and to this day, Murano glassmakers are among the city's most prominent citizens. These skilled artisans and talented designers are highly respected for their work.
Murano jewelry is very popular among both collectors and the general public and has been exported all over the world for years.
Murano is a small island just north of Venice, and it has been the undisputed capital of Venetian glass for ages.
Glass production in Murano started in 1291 when the Venetian Republic forced all of the glassmakers to move their workshops and factories to this now-famous Island.
Murano beads and glasswork has been renowned around the world for centuries for the styles, quality of work and of course all the gorgeous colors.
Murano glass is created from the mix of silica and chemical compounds that slow the solidification process. As the mixture is heated to very high temperatures, it liquefies, allowing the master to work the glass by giving it the desired shape and pattern.
Then it cools, resulting in creation of the colored glass canes, which are then hand cut to make beads.
Adding colors and creating patterns are the hardest parts in making the beads because the chemical compounds involved in making the glass colored are extremely sensitive.
For the finished Murano beads to be beautiful, it takes a master craftsman to get the colors correct and the patterns just right. For example, in order to create the amazing color of aquamarine, a fusion of cobalt and copper needs to be added. This takes an artisan who knows exactly how to mix the chemicals for them to retain their properties in the heat of the glass-making process, and the quantity of each chemical to add into the glass.
Once these colorful glass canes are created, they may be used for all sorts of Murano beadwork, art glass and chandeliers.
There's really nothing like an authentic Morano bead and once you see one, you'll want it and never be satisfied with a knock off!
* * * * * * * * What is RAKU and why should I care?
Care only if you love unique and unusual jewelry. More art.
The word RAKU literally means “enjoyment” or “ease” as one might feel enjoying a bowl of tea.
In the 16th century, a prosperous Japanese tea merchant commissioned special ceremonial tea bowls from a well known potter. The potter used a unique kind of clay and added unusual minerals and chemicals to his glazes. The new tea bowls were a resounding success and the art of RAKU was born.
Today, Western Raku is made from special stoneware clay, bisque fired, then glaze fired. This process is very unpredictable and has a high failure rate. Chemicals and minerals are added to the glaze and are, again, unpredictable due to the firing method.
Raku is porous. Vases and bowls “seep” and “sweat” their contents.
Raku beads are hand formed with the special clay. fired, glazed, and fired again at low temperatures. The heat process and additives to the glaze can result in beautiful (but not always) surprises. The glazes do not act or react as common glazes do. There is a high failure rate but the successes are worth it.
Raku beads are not common because it takes a very skilled artisan to succeed even some of the time. Producing raku beads is time and labor intensive; the materials are expensive, and the process unreliable. Results can not be duplicated and even two beads made exactly the same at the same time can turn out to be very different.
Then, why -- you ask -- would anyone go to so much trouble? The answer: the successes are worth it!
If you are lucky enough to have even one RAKU bead you will treasure it always.
* * * * * * * * Do stones and minerals have "meaning"?
In many cultures, past and present, many kinds of minerals (as in stones and rocks) have meaning.
As I have time, I will add the little I know about special meanings, healing properties, and symbolism of various materials.
Turquoise is found in many, many areas of our glorious planet and, over millenia, has been attributed with many special qualities by very diverse cultures.
Some think turquoise promotes wholeness, peace of mind, loyalty, self expression and creativity. Good intuition and foresight; brings good luck; balances moods; enables spiritual grounding. Sacred stone to absorb negativity. Aids healing in the areas of neutralizing over acidity; heals stomach and gout problems, viral infections; creates warmth and relaxes cramps.
The attributes attributed to turquoise are always positive.


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The art consensus is not a guarantee, it is a convenience.
Art is the flower of a civilization, and our civilization cultivates it vigorously, choosing the best for public collections.
No one agrees with everything that floats to the top, but we do a pretty good job of it, especially with older art. If it is in a museum and in the art history books and has some age to it, that is reasonable evidence that it may be worthwhile as art.
But art does not become art until it is experienced as art, and it is not good art until you find it to be good art. Until then it is just an accumulation of materials, a thing called art waiting to be art.
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The Magnificent Candi Prambanan: A Tale of Javanese Royalty and Hindu Mythology
Hello PikiranMedia’s Friends! Today, we’re taking a virtual tour of the magnificent Candi Prambanan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This Hindu temple compound is considered one of the most beautiful ancient structures in Southeast Asia, boasting a history of more than a thousand years. In this article, we’ll dive into the rich history of Candi Prambanan and explore the legends and myths that surround it.
History and Architecture
Candi Prambanan was built in the 9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty, a Javanese Hindu dynasty that ruled Central Java from 732 to 1006 CE. The temple complex comprises 240 temples, the main ones being three towering shrines dedicated to the Hindu deities Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. These three shrines, also called “Trimurti,” are accompanied by smaller temples and statues scattered around a large courtyard.
The complex was damaged by an earthquake in the 16th century and was left abandoned until the Dutch colonial government initiated restoration efforts in the 20th century. Today, visitors can witness the beautiful stone carvings and intricate decorations on the temples, testament to the skill of the ancient Javanese artisans.
Javanese Mythology and Legends
The temple’s rich history is intertwined with the legends of Javanese royalty and Hindu mythology. One legend tells the story of Roro Jonggrang, a princess who was cursed by Bandung Bondowoso, a powerful sorcerer, to become the last statue in a set of 1,000 statues that he had ordered to be built overnight. The curse was fulfilled, and Roro Jonggrang became the last statue in the nearby Prambanan temple. Visitors can still see the statue and marvel at the tale that surrounds it.
Another legend claims that the temple was built by a young prince named Bandung Bondowoso to win the heart of princess Roro Jonggrang, who demanded that he build one thousand temples in one night. Using his supernatural powers, he almost completed the task, but when the princess realized that he was close to finishing the last temple, she ordered her maidens to start a fire and light up the morning sky. Mistaking the fire for the dawn, Bandung Bondowoso stopped his work and failed to fulfill his promise.
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The Magnificent Candi Prambanan is not only a significant religious site but also a marvel of ancient architecture and design. Its legacy is kept alive through the stories and legends of Javanese royalty and Hindu mythology, adding a touch of magic to the stunning temple complex. If you’re planning a visit to Indonesia, Candi Prambanan is a must-see destination that’s sure to leave a lasting impression on your mind and soul.
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There’s a mythical creature drawn on the wall at Flow Old Bar and it comes from the unknown and “goes back from whence it came”.
On the last Sunday in May the mythical creature arrived in the form of Tim Rogers and his band to play what was and I hesitate… the perfect gig.
I often wondered what makes up the perfect gig. Everyone hopes to get to at least one in their lifetime and maybe you have to live a lifetime to get to one. You need to have survived a lot of bad gigs and lived through many average gigs. As Tim sang on “Youth” (new single) “youth was wasted on me”
So what makes up a perfect gig?
Everything has to come together at the right time, at the right place, at the right pace. However, in my view there are some essential ingredients.
A killer opening song
You must be able to say to yourself – I can now go home happy. Everything else is a bonus. Tim delivered with a cover of ’80s cult figure Mary Margaret O’Hara’s “I Don’t Care”.
This is a difficult song to sing when voice and instruments are fully warmed up but to take it on as an opening number was both bold and exhilarating.
Proximity - up front and personal
Flow is located a seagull’s squawk away from Old Bar beach. It is an inside/outside venue and holds a maximum of 110 people. It was sold out and the mid afternoon weather was pure Old Bar autumn at 21 degrees.
We arrived about 12.30pm and like A-grade celebrities we were shown to table number 26, barely 20 feet from the stage.
A great story – aunty on the chair, uncle and nephew sitting on the floor
Late in the show the sun began to squeeze its way through the vacant gaps so Shelley started to shade her eyes from the sun. “Is the sun in your eyes madam?” says Tim Rogers. “Come down and sit on the stage.”
“There is nowhere to sit,” says Shelley.
Someone then generously provided a chair and Shelley takes her place at the foot of the stage.
So I put my hand up to my eyes. “Is the sun in your eyes as well sir?” says Tim. So off I go and sit at the foot of the stage. “What about my nephew?” calls out the seated Shelley. So there we all three sit at the foot of the stage. Aunty on the chair, uncle and nephew sitting on the floor.
Great music, song selection and sound quality
Generally it should be a mixture of new and old material. All new songs is like turning up to a friend’s place for a party and it is house full of strangers. All old favourites is like staying in your daggy house clothes for one day too long.
Tim delivered the new album (An Actor Repairs) and towards the end (when we were sitting on the foot of the stage) came four or five classics including “Heavy Heart” and “You’ve Been So Good to Me So Far.”
It was agreed by all that Tim’s voice was at his best for years and the musicianship was flawless.
Tim’s band comprised of Clio on keyboards /vocals, Xani on violin/vocals and were a perfect foil for Tim’s eccentric style and mood.
The sound mix by Ryan Gosling (according to Tim) was smooth and clear and enhanced the strong acoustic feel, as most of the songs were stripped down from their rock band arrangements to the bare essentials (for acoustic fans another perfect gig ingredient).
Last gig of the tour – band having a great time
Tim was witty, clever, funny and self effacing. He never took the audience for granted.
He spoke to the audience, not at them.
It was clear there was great respect and generosity of spirit between the band.
They were having fun and of course, to be the perfect gig this needs to be the last show of a long tour, which it was.
Everyone was having a good time. They were happy, friendly and responding to the band. We had several friends come up to our table: “Just thought we’d say hello”.
The mood was good. The food was delicious and the service was great.
There must be an edge
You are never sure what might happen next. What song or someone might suddenly appear. Will there be tears before bedtime? Will raw emotion trump (excuse the pun) common sense? It was all there are more. Eccentric and eclectic
Tim began boldly and finished with pure class.
Venue, location, atmosphere, comfort, clear sound, great song selection, beautiful day, connections made, good crowd, great playing and singing all add up to the perfect gig.


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