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FEATURED TRAINEE - CHRISTINA PIERPAOLI PARKER, PHD STUDENT
HOW DID YOU GET INTERESTED IN BSM?
I’ve always had an interest in sleep, which grew substantially during my clinical experiences practicing behavioral weight loss medicine. Several well established physiological, cognitive, and behavioral mechanisms link metabolic syndrome to sleep dysregulation. I found myself regularly educating patients about these connections— referring out for sleep studies, assessing, as well as targeting patients’ sleep complaints as part of providing comprehensive behavioral weight loss treatment. When I learned that the second accredited Behavioral Sleep Medicine clinic in Alabama had opened just two floors up from the weight clinic (kismet!),
I promptly sought opportunities to grow the breadth and depth of my training there. As my training deepened, so did my appreciation for sleep medicine as a powerful, foundational behavioral treatment for many clinical problems, including weight and pain management, Alzheimer’s and diabetes prevention, ADHD symptoms, as well as for trauma, anxiety, and depression.
WHO ARE YOUR BSM MENTORS?
Proximally, Justin Thomas, PhD, DBSM – who started the second accredited Behavioral Sleep Medicine clinic in the state of Alabama. Distally, the other “greats” including Kenny Lichstein, Wiliam Dement, Peter Hauri, Dick Bootzin, and Michael Perlis have also heavily influenced my thinking. Most recently, so has Matthew Walker.
WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?
Always evolving, but likely involving establishing an integrated aging optimization research clinic. Beyond providing a research setting where students could train academically and clinically, I imagine it as a “one stop shop” for older adults seeking evidence-based preventative and/or early intervention behavioral treatments for sleep, weight and pain management, mood disturbance, diet, and even sexual functioning. I also anticipate that continuing to write about the science of aging and health (i.e. via blogs, columns, books) for larger lay audiences will play a significant part in however my career ends up looking.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE SBSM IN 10 YEARS?
As a (seriously) recognized and applied behavioral intervention for preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In 2018,
Shokri-Korjori et al. demonstrated— experimentally— that losing just one night of sleep led to an increase in beta-amyloid, a protein heavily implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. To promote the clinical power (and presence) of sleep medicine, current models of care must evolve to integrate BSM providers within and beyond traditional sleep settings, including primary care, neurology as well as general and specialty geriatrics clinics. Making BSM a mandatory part of comprehensive (gero)psychological and medical training can help to shift the clinical paradigm at the academic level.
WHAT IS YOUR NEXT VACATIOBN OR DREAM VACATION DESTINATION?
Leaving for Cuba with my husband Jack at the end of this month! Any recommendations?
WHAT RESOURCES HAVE HELPED TO ADVANCE YOUR TRAINING?
Of course, combined research and clinical BSM experiences offer the best resources. But, for reading:
• Treating Sleep Disorders –Perlis & Lichstein (a bible of sorts);
• Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Disorders: A Comprehensive Primer of Behavioral Sleep Medicine – Perlis, Aloia, & Kuhn
• No More Sleepless Nights— Hauri, Linde, & Westbrook
• Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams – Walker
• Shokri-Kojori et al. (2018). ß-Amyloid accumulation in the human brain after one night of sleep deprivation.
• Mender, B.A., Winder, J. R., & Walker, M.P. (2017). Sleep and human aging.
• Scullin, M.K., and Bliwise, D.L. (2015). Sleep, cognition, and normal aging: Integrating a half-century of multidisciplinary research.
• Diekelmann, S. & Born, J. (2010). The memory function of sleep.
• Mazzotti, D.R. et al. (2014). Human longevity is associated with regular sleep patterns, maintenance of slow wave sleep, and favorable lipid profile.
• Christina McCrae’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) manual
• Episode #47, Parts I—III of The Peter Attia Drive Podcast - Matthew Walker on Sleep: https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker1/
These resources have helped me most, so far.


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Court Agrees State of Alaska Not Protecting Chuitna Salmon
In victory for salmon, the Alaska Superior Court ruled that the Department of Natural Resources violated its own rules by denying Alaskans’ their right to keep water in streams to protect wild salmon runs. The case challenged DNR’s issuance of a water permit to a coal mining company for the Chuitna Coal Project without first considering a citizen application to keep water in Middle Creek to protect salmon and salmon habitat.
Trustees for Alaska, on behalf of our clients, the Chuitna Citizens Coalition, filed for instream flow rights on Middle Creek, which supports wild runs of Chinook and Coho within the Chuitna River Watershed. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) accepted these applications but refused to process them. DNR then approved Temporary Water Use Permits allowing PacRim Coal to remove up to 305,000 gallons from the same waterbody without any consideration of the pending request for instream reservation of water.
Chuitna Citizens appealed that decision, arguing DNR had to consider the water they had requested for fish habitat before giving water to PacRim. The DNR Commissioner dismissed Chuitna Citizens’ claims, but The Alaska Superior Court overturned the DNR decision, holding that DNR had to consider Chuitna Citizens’ application to keep water in the stream for fish.

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Nikola Karabatic signed for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2015. With Montpellier, Kiel, Barcelona and Paris, the centre-back has won 19 championships in 20 seasons, but also 23 national cups, 10 national Super Cups, 3 Champions Leagues, 2 Super Globes and 1 European Super Cup.
He is the record holder for French championship titles (13).
With Les Bleus, he is triple Olympic champion, quadruple world champion and triple European champion. He was named three times best player in the world (2007, 2014 and 2016).

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17 Mar 2020
The Welsh Government has accepted in principle wide-ranging recommendations from a group of experts on what it needs to do to end homelessness in Wales, Housing Minister, Julie James, will announce today.
16 Mar 2020
Dr Frank Atherton confirms a patient in Wales has sadly died after contracting COVID-19
Ken Skates will today (Monday 16th March) introduce new legislation into the Senedd giving councils bold new powers to reshape bus services across Wales.
The latest wave of support for businesses affected by coronavirus was today announced by Economy Minister Ken Skates, as he launched a conversation with companies about what they need to respond to the outbreak.
13 Mar 2020
I know that many of you are worried about the global Coronavirus outbreak as it begins to gather pace Wales.
Minister for Health And Social Services, Vaughan Gething, has made a statement on preparations for coronavirus.
The Welsh Government is taking immediate action to allow delivery hours for supermarkets and other food retailers to be extended to ensure the food industry is able to respond to increased consumer demand during the Coronavirus outbreak, Local Government Minister Julie James has announced today.
12 Mar 2020
The launch of the National Forest programme, an exciting concept running the length and breadth of Wales, was celebrated at Coed y Felin woodland near Mold by Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Hannah Blythyn today.
Earlier this week, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board announced the appointment of Nicholas Saphir as its new chair.
The Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething has approved the national roll-out of video health consultations, as part of Welsh Government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
First Minister Mark Drakeford will today unveil the exciting concept for a National Forest running the length and breadth of Wales.
To mark British Science Week, a programme to attract young people into engineering careers is being extended to primary schools, Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced today.


In the latest salvo surrounding a Green Bay downtown homeless shelter, Mayor Jim Schmitt is proposing turning over the facility to an outside group that would dramatically change the operation.continue at GB PG
Opponents of the mayor’s proposal are immediately blasting it as a thinly veiled attempt to shut down the controversial St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter.
The two sides clashed Monday at a Green Bay City Council committee meeting called to consider a special task force’s ideas for combating homelessness.
Members of the task force suggested renewing efforts to establish a day center where homeless people could gather and obtain services while they wait for St. John’s to open for another night of emergency shelter.
Schmitt said that proposal would not adequately address the root causes of homelessness. Instead, he wants to allow a new organization, Freedom Life Skills, to operate the shelter as a 24-hour-a-day center for housing and counseling homeless people.“I don’t think we need another facility,” he said. “We’ve got to come together and set egos aside and leverage a facility that we have here.”


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The first batch of Macaron Dress Sets in Mango are complete! This warm, vibrant color has been a joy to sew with between the spring showers and glorious spring sunshine.
I like big bows and I can not lie! *giggle*
I have a few more of these to sew up, then it will be on to Raspberry (color E)!

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Indonesia is home to a wide range of types of gaming, and one of the more mainstream is poker. There are additionally betting games and games accessible, however the vast majority are pulled in to the prominence of poker on the web.
Poker is very like Texas Holdem, however it is definitely more intricate than the vast majority think. Here and there, it is much the same as some other round of possibility, then again, actually your home bit of leeway is killed. The house has no undeniable preferred position, since all players get the opportunity to make a similar measure of wagers, regardless of whether they are of equivalent worth.
Poker is an extremely well-known game in many nations around the globe. In any case, it has been especially mainstream in Indonesia for quite a while. Indonesia has an unfathomable poker scene, and various spots take into account the necessities of expert poker players.
Indonesia has a major event on each front, and it’s anything but difficult to perceive any reason why. Indonesia is an excellent nation, with the absolute most shocking sea shores on the planet. This makes a superb setting for a stunning poker game.
Obviously, the Indonesian government additionally profits by the prominence of online poker games. They get a lot of income from different web based betting locales, thus the administration attempts to direct them. They are particularly cautious about sites that give counsel or wagering chances to individuals younger than 18.
Poker is positively one of the more famous types of web based betting. Numerous individuals are pulled in to the way that you can play for entertainment only or bring in cash playing poker on the web. Much all the more engaging is the way that the Indonesian government attempts to direct and control betting, so as to ensure its residents.
Manyinternet destinations and online gambling clubs give assistance to the two amateurs and veterans. The odds of getting ripped off are fantastically low, and there are experienced and educated gambling club staff individuals who are prepared to help. The online poker scene is extremely enhanced, and players can look over an assortment of poker games. This implies on the off chance that you are searching for something to do when you have two or three hours free, you can think that its privilege on the web.
Poker Online is famous in Indonesia as well as in the remainder of Southeast Asia also. The Philippines has a flourishing on the web poker scene, and different nations, for example, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, have likewise taken up the reason. Singapore, for instance, has been facilitating customary poker competitions, and they even have a club that holds a few times each week. It is by a wide margin the biggest poker room in the nation.
Most nations in Asia have had a nearness in the poker scene for quite a while, and when all is said in done poker games are regularly simply like some other type of betting. Players are frequently given a similar chances for a specific hand, and a similar house edge is the equivalent all over the place. There are infrequent varieties, obviously, for example, in the Philippines where players are permitted to wager three cards rather than two.
A significant player in the Indonesian poker scene is the Danwei Casino Gaming Company. Danwei began in 2020 as a little activity, it despite everything isn’t huge. Be that as it may, it has become a famous goal for some players and is presently generally considered the head online poker website in the area.
Danwei charges somewhat more for its administrations than some other online club, however the thing that matters is quite unimportant. You get a similar game, a similar extra prospects, and the equivalent rewards. Danwei has a couple of favorable circumstances, however. For instance, they are arranged in a prime area, which implies that they are frequently viewed as the home of the huge player.
For some poker lovers, the most ideal approach to appreciate poker in Indonesia is using Danwei. This site has much preferable technical support over most others, and the players at Danwei approach online gatherings and visit rooms to discuss the game, which is significant in the Indonesian poker scene.

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- 19%, or 14.748 million of the 77.570 million US households, are in negative equity.
- 30.6% of the 48.243 million of homeowners with first mortgages are in negative equity.
- 21.8% of the 67.578 million in owner-occupied single family homes are in negative equity.
- 4.133 million of the 14.748 million of underwater homeowners are underwater by 50%+, meaning the owe more than 50% more than their homes are worth.
[pullquote_right]“$2.4 trillion in total mortgage debt is impaired due to negative equity“[/pullquote_right]
Of the 50%+ underwater category, the worst states are California (672K), Florida (423K), and Texas (344K)
*Total Negative Equity in the US is currently estimated at $771.1 billion
California mortgages have $234 billion in negative equity, Florida mortgages have $79 billion in negative equity, Texas mortgages have $48 billion in negative equity
*$2.4 trillion in total mortgage debt is impaired due to negative equity
We know that being underwater is one of the biggest factors in people deciding to walk away from their mortgages. It stands to reason then that the more underwater a borrower is, the more likely they are to walk away. Certainly it will be many, many years before these borrowers see positive equity again. We also know that should any of these borrowers need to leave, at best they are looking at a short sale.
Clearly this level of negative equity is going to feed the cycle of foreclosures and short sales and make it even more difficult for the market to recover.

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I don’t think I can even explain how different this room is from our closing date. The living room had a really uneven floor, smelled like a litter box, and had some crazy paneling that the previous owners tried to smooth out with drywall mud. Now, we are living in that same room, which is crazy! This house didn’t have much as far as selling features, but the fan in the living room was listed as a special feature in the real estate listing. Check out that beauty in the next few pictures, definitely a selling point (bulbs not included, we put those in ourselves):
We took many layers out of this house. The main issue was the uneven floor so we put in a new sub-floor after leveling the foundation:
The fireplace is a very special part of this room. You can see an update on that project here. This room was a challenge to prepare for move in day. The floors were a big issue, but we were able to level most of it and the people who installed our carpet did a great job taking care of the rest. Here is the room with carpet:
We also added some laminate wood in the entry. After moving in most of our furniture this is how it looks now:
At some point, I would like to get a different couch (smaller and lighter color). For now, the room works great and is a good size. After we add some trim it should really start to look nice! Hopefully we will have a fireplace update soon when we tile in our insert, so check back soon. Thanks for reading!
Our fireplace is easily the most important part of our renovation. The fireplace was the only original piece of character that our house had left. Everything else had been stripped out over time. When we bought the house, the fireplace was in rough shape. REALLY rough shape:
We stripped of many layers of paint and stain. There were layers of white, gray, bright red, more white, stain and some permanent marker. You can see the tutorial here.
Once the fireplace was cleaned up it already looked much better:
Last night we were finally able to sand and stain the surround. I love the way the stain turned out. The color matches our dining room table almost perfectly. (The color is English Chestnut and we let it soak for about 6-7 minutes):
We ordered a custom cut mirror to replace the old one. Also, I started building a custom made hearth, but it is not quite finished yet. I will write a tutorial post for that as soon as I finish up. I will also be putting tile in around our fireplace insert. Here is our most updated picture (still needs a little work):
It sure makes a big difference in the room! Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading!
So far we haven’t spent too much time working on the guest bedroom. The drywall was decent and only needed to be patched in a few areas, so there wasn’t much renovation work done. Here is what we started with:
We tore out the carpet and trim because there was a “cat smell” issue we were dealing with when we bought the house. The carpet was torn out the day we closed on the house. We also put in a new window and lighting early on. For a long time the room looked like this:
After we chose the green color for the living room, it seemed like we had too much green and they didn’t match well. When our paint froze in our pantry and we had to buy all new, we decided to switch the paint to yellow. The green still needed another coat so we needed to paint it anyways.
Last weekend I did a dresser makeover (the tutorial can be seen here) and we had carpet installed. This room is the one we will be staying in for now because our master bedroom hasn’t even been started!
We received a nice quilt from a family member last summer that was my inspiration for this room. Some of the details have come together already, but we do have a ways to go. I promise that the yellow doesn’t look quite as bright in person. Also, keep in mind that we will be adding trim, neutral colored curtains, a DIY headboard, and some extra touches in the near future. (The yellow will be toned down quite a bit.) So here it is, our guest bedroom as it looks today:
It is such a big difference from what we started with, be we still have a long ways to go! We will keep you updated as soon as anything new and exciting happens. Thanks for reading!
Soon after we bought our house I was already looking for cheap furniture to put in it. I have seen a lot of dresser makeovers online and decided to start with a nice easy project. I found this old, basic dresser at an estate sale for $10:
I recently saw a similar dresser tutorial by Young House Love (with a much nicer dresser) and found that it was very simple. If I can do it, you can.
First I had to get rid of those awful wooden knobs, prime, and paint the dresser white.
Pick an accent color to put on the drawers. Only the edges of the drawers will be painted and you only need painters tape and paint. First apply the tape horizontally on the top and bottom edges at whatever thickness you would like (I used 1.5″). Make sure the tape is very secure so paint can not leak underneath. Paint the edges with your accent color:
It is important to tear the tape off while the paint is still wet in order to get a nice clean line. Once the paint is dry, you can tape and paint the vertical edges. Be sure to paint in the same direction on each edge to make it match:
It’s really just that simple! Just let the paint dry and put knobs on each drawer. Somehow I ended up one knob short and since I’m no good at photoshop you’ll just have to pretend they are all there until I can find the last one:
So, for less than $20 and an hour or two you can turn an old, basic dresser into something fresh and new. Thanks for reading!
Today is an exciting day! We are getting carpet put in and we will be moving in most of our large furniture items. We have been working really hard, but luck hasn’t been working out in our favor. After dealing with nothing but problems yesterday Ryan said, “This is good, because that means nothing will go wrong tomorrow.” He jinxed us.
We arrived at the house this morning about 15 minutes before the carpet installers were supposed to get here. We sat in our nice warm car outside because we didn’t want to deal with the -10 degree weather between us and the house. Finally we got up the courage to run to the door and get into the warm house. Only problem….the house wasn’t warm.
The thermostat read 32 degrees. 32 degrees and the carpet installers are coming in 15 minutes. We ran to the furnace and tried to adjust the thermostat, but the furnace would not come on. Panic! Turn the oven on, get the space heaters, maybe a hair dryer?!?!?
Lucky for us the carpet guys came an hour later, so we could get the house to a nice warm 40 degrees. The furnace repair man arrived at the same time as the carpet installers. Now the furnace is up and running, but it takes a long time to warm this house up. We are actually very lucky we were here when it decided to quit on us. Our pipes did not freeze, but it was close.
I was planning on getting before pictures of each room that is being carpeted, but with all the panic this morning it just never happened. Here are the most updated pictures I’ve got of each room:
The room with the table in it is actually yellow now. Funny story: our paint all froze last week and we still needed a second coat in this room. (Apparently heat isn’t our strong point.) Since we couldn’t get that color anymore we completely switched it up.
I will update with new pictures soon. Thanks for reading!
Here it is! The kitchen flooring is installed. We are so close to having a finished kitchen. We just need some trim and other finishes and we will be done! Unfortunately, the trim won’t come until the other rooms get flooring too.
We decided on putting in a dark laminate flooring. The installation is pretty simple. The hardest part is cutting the pieces to fit around corners and edges, but after that it is very straight forward.
The planks lock together with tongue and groove:
After they are locked together, you use this tool to tighten up the joints while tapping with a hammer:
That’s really all there is too it!
In our current apartment we put in laminate flooring, but in a light shade. I wanted to have a bigger contrast in the new house, so we went dark. I couldn’t be happier with the color, and it looks even better in person.
We also got our faucet installed. Since we don’t have a dishwasher we put in a nice large sink with 2 basins so we can hand wash out dishes. We found that we rarely use our dishwasher in our apartment and hand wash anyways. There is still the option of a dishwasher down the road, but we don’t want one right now. Check out this sink:
The kitchen flooring flows right through the hallway and into the dining room:
This is one of those projects that changes the whole look of things. We are starting to get our momentum back after the holidays and hope to have even more updates soon. Thanks for reading!
Growing up, my parents house was painted completely white with only one exception, my room. It drove me crazy growing up. In our house, color is everywhere. From the blue kitchen, to the purple bathroom, to the green living room. I love the colors, but I’m starting to realize not everyone would like to live in my colorful house, just as I didn’t like the all white house. Here is the green living room freshly painted with the first coat:
The wall in the living room with the fireplace mantel will be cream colored, but the rest will be this green color. I picked out the color (Long Meadow by Dutch Boy) a couple months ago and have been nervous I wouldn’t like it ever since. I finally put the first coat on 2 walls just so I could get a good idea of what it would be like. Just like the kitchen, the color seems really intense at first. I think some nice curtains and trim will soften the look.
There is still some painters tape in this picture for the dining room paint, but here is a look through the house to see both the green and blue (Summer Fun Blue by Dutch Boy):
The dining room is white, so my parents can at least enjoy dinner at our house 🙂
We were able to get a lot done over the holiday break and I am so excited to show all of our progress. I will be posting a few different posts within the next week, so check back soon!
We started out the week by working on the dining room drywall. We attempted to salvage some of the old drywall in the dining room, but it had a knockdown texture. Since we had new drywall meeting the old and some patch work done, we knew we would either have to cover it up or scrape it off to make it match. We considered textured wallpaper but were not to happy with the price to cover a space as large as we needed. I was not sold on the idea of scraping off texture because it would be such a mess. Finally, I decided I would just try to cover it up with drywall mud since the texture was relatively flat to begin with.
The process was slow and messy, but I eventually got the walls coated in mud. It took a lot of mud and drying time, but turned out pretty good.
*Tip* Apply the mud nice and thick at first and then use more pressure to get rid of any bubbles. When it is thick you are less likely to hit the texture when you smooth out the mud.
So far, sanding these walls was the worst job that I have done in the house. The walls turned out incredibly smooth (way better than I expected) but the dust was unreal. The walls needed some patching, especially where there were a lot of bubbles in the mud, but after the initial sanding the job was much easier.
With textured walls it would be easier if you scrape the walls first, but I have read that you should still coat the walls in mud afterwards. Honestly, in this case I think it would have been easier to tear out the drywall and put new in. My concern was that we would get into slat and plaster underneath and have a bigger mess than we wanted to deal with. Overall it turned out great, it just wasn’t much fun.
After the sanding I primed the room to make sure I was happy with the drywall. It looked great, so I went ahead and applied our new texture. I bought 3 cans of spray on orange peel texture. I bought the kind that goes on blue and dries white, but the blue barely showed up, so I don’t recommend it for the extra cost. The texture is subtle but gives our white walls more depth. After applying the texture I primed and painted.
We also got our kitchen and dining room flooring installed so more pictures will come when I get that post put together. Thanks for reading!
Ahh! This weekend is graduation weekend! I can’t believe it is finally here, after 5 and a half years of hard work. While preparing for graduation I paid my student bill (they are squeezing every last dime out of me) and picked up my cap and gown. No matter where you go, people ask the same question. “What are you doing next? Are you unemployed?” Even though I hear it at least once a day, answering that question doesn’t really get any easier (mostly because I don’t have any clue what my plan is).
Ryan knows that I have been stressing about not having a plan, so for graduation he got me a new fun tool to play with. I am the proud owner of a Kreg Jig! It is a pocket hole jig that makes extremely strong joints when building furniture.
Here is a good video that explains what a Kreg Jig is and why it is used:
I recently became very interested in Ana White. If you are at all interested in making furniture you have got to check out her blog: Ana-White.com She posts furniture plans online that can be made with basic materials and simple tools. The only thing I had to get was a Kreg Jig and now I can get started! You can make most of the plans without the pocket hole jig, but it is much easier with this tool.
So, where do I start? We need a day bed for the office, bed side tables for the guest room, a farm house bed for the master, and some book shelves for the living room.
Maybe not having a plan isn’t so bad after all…
I just wanted to drop in for a quick dining room update! As a reminder this is what we were working with:
We decided to rip out the wall with the window in order to insulate and have nicer drywall put in place. As you can see, the drywall around the window was in rough shape. When we tore out the beadboard in the living room, it damaged some of the dining room. The beadboard ran all the way through the living room wall and continued in the dining room.
Here is a picture of the new drywall:
The other walls in the dining room are texturized. We are going to attempt to smooth them out and then apply our own texture to all of the dining room walls. Then we will be painting this room a simple white and begin our flooring that will match the kitchen.
Thanks for reading! We hope everyone is having a happy holiday season.


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At least one Hong Kong police officer fired a warning shot during clashes with protesters armed with sticks on Sunday, the first time a live round has been used in three months of protests.
The incident occurred as riot police also deployed water cannon trucks for the first time since mass demonstrations began, shooting volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters chucking bricks and homemade petrol bombs, shrouding the mostly residential neighbourhood of Tsuen Wan in chaos.
Several officers, not equipped with riot gear, drew their pistols after a group of protesters attacked a police van, forcing those inside to exit the vehicle.
At least one officer fired his weapon after another fell to the ground as protesters charged. Earlier, protesters scattered after water cannon and tear gas were deployed, some taking shelter in a nearby mall and barricading themselves in, while others headed for neighbourhoods several miles away, sparking off more clashes through the night.
Hong Kong police said on Monday they arrested 36 people, the youngest aged 12.
Sunday’s standoffs closed a weekend of violent skirmishes that ended nearly two weeks of relative calm in the glittering financial hub.
The day's descent into violence followed what is now a familiar cycle of weekend events for the seven million people in Hong Kong.
Thousands had turned out earlier in the day for a peaceful march, defying sheets of rain, before a group of radical protesters began building barricades with street rails, metal rubbish bins and bamboo poles.
Riot police in full gear soon arrived at the scene to clear the roads. They ordered protesters to disperse before firing tear gas and making arrests.
The police said 15 officers were injured and insisted that the force used was appropriate. “Our officers’ lives were certainly in great danger,” said senior superintendent Yolanda Yu at a late night press briefing.
“The escalating illegal and violent acts of radical protesters are not only outrageous, they also push Hong Kong to the verge of a very dangerous situation,” the police said in a statement.
Police have arrested more than 700 people – some as young as 13 – since mass protests kicked off in early June when crowds took to the streets against a proposed changes to Hong Kong's extradition laws.
The now-suspended bill would have sent people to face trial in mainland China, where Communist Party control of the courts leads to a 99.9 percent conviction rate.
Although the bill has been shelved, protesters continue to demand it be formally withdrawn, fearing that authorities could otherwise table it again and quickly pass once the protests end.
Since the protests began, their demands have also expanded to include an independent investigation of police actions, the resignation of Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, and direct leadership elections.
Hong Kong's leadership, however, has offered no concessions, and its apparent decision to instead rely on the police to quell unrest has caused increasing ire among demonstrators.
Earlier on Sunday, a few hundred people who said they were relatives of Hong Kong police officers attended a rally to criticise the government for failing to solve what they see as a political problem, not a law enforcement issue.
“For these three months, the government has been hiding – they put the burden on police,” said Ms Lee, 34, who declined to give her full name and said her brother-in-law was a police officer.
Hundreds of officers have also had their personal details posted online, an act known as “doxxing,” as anger grows against the police.
“The reason why there is ‘doxxing’ is because the government still hasn’t done anything. They should be responsible for what’s happening,” said Ms Lee.
But “because the government doesn’t solve the problem, more people will be affected, including the family of police.” Fallout from the protests have also hit major Hong Kong corporations.
MTR – a publicly-traded firm majority-owned by the government which runs the city's subway system – obtained on Friday an interim injunction order to prevent people from obstructing normal train operations.
The move was seen as response to criticism in the Chinese state media that it was “colluding with rioters” after arranging extra trains to take protesters home.
Several train stations along the planned march routes were closed over the weekend, stranding residents accustomed to the city’s normally very reliable public transport.
Meanwhile, Cathay Pacific has been rocked by a series of staff changes over the past week, including the surprise resignation of its CEO, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to curry political favour with Beijing after the Hong Kong airline was blasted when a pilot was arrested at a protest.
“I think politics is involved,” said Fox Cheung, 30, who had to detour an extra 20 minutes to hop on a train home after work. As a train operator, “obviously MTR could do better, but I think they are under great pressure, just like Cathay Pacific.”


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A scrubber is a piece of air pollution control equipment that removes harmful gases and particles from industrial exhaust streams. A scrubber is a versatile system and can be designed for both particulate as well as gaseous pollution abatement, and is able to handle high volumes, fluctuation in pressure and process flows. Typically, a scrubber is installed before the RTO system, and is often paired with a quench system to decrease the process temperatures and further neutralize the process flows.
There are a few different options and types when selecting the appropriate scrubber system. The most used is a wet scrubber. These systems funnel the exhaust stream through the bottom of a packed tower and sprayed with solution counter-current to the exhaust stream flow. A Venturi Scrubber is a type of wet scrubber that uses venturi technology to remove contaminated particles from gaseous exhaust streams. Dry scrubbers operate by carefully combining chemical agents, selected specifically for treating the exhaust stream elements, at incredibly high speeds, that react with or absorb the compounds in the stream. An ammonia scrubber is another type of specialized scrubber that funnels ammonia laden exhaust stream through the bottom of a packed tower, which sprays a solution from specialized nozzles.
It is critical when selecting the type of scrubber technology and appropriate neutralizing agents, that an experienced team of pollution control engineers carefully analyzes the process stream particulates and contaminates. As air pollution control experts, Epcon has been installing scrubber systems with our Thermal Oxidizers across applications and industries.


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Kanye West is obviously part of the secret behind the success of Amber Rose. She went from stripper to fashion icon and is modeling for different campaigns and adds around the world. Although Kanye is not behind the style of Amber. Kanye keeps it simple yet highfashion and street, while Amber is more like the outer space electric pink and flashing yellow kinda girl.
Recently Amber told us in an interview that she is not Kanye's Barbie. ''he doesn't dress me, it's all me'' She also mentioned that she weares different designers like for example Vera wang but also lifts her sculptured body (hips 38 and waist 24) in cheap spandex and second hand clothing. It's not a secret that Amber is a shock on the red carped 70% of the time, but when she tends to wear designer stuff you must admit she kills it. She is very aware of what her body can handle and about what's in style en makes it into her own thing. Therefor she deserves nothing but my respect.
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The autumn was full of people dying from the Delta variant, and now the holiday season is full of people getting sick from the Omicron variant. Delta is deadly, Omicron is highly contagious, and literally the best recourse for every single person out there is to get fully vaccinated and get your booster shots and continue to mask up constantly. It’s hard to believe that there are still conservative morons who are clinging to their anti-vaxx bullsh-t, but here we are. Sarah Palin said, months ago, that she’s anti-vaccine because she “believes in the science.” She already had Covid once, and now she says she will not be forced into getting the vaccine. Okay.
Sarah Palin has said “over my dead body” will she allow authorities to force her to get a Covid-19 vaccine. The Republican firebrand made the remarks at “Americafest”, a three-day event in Phoenix, Arizona organized by Turning Point USA, a youth conservative student movement for “freedom, free markets and limited government”.
Ms Palin took to the stage early on Sunday and began by launching into an attack on the US’s top health official Dr Anthony Fauci who has spoken of his support for vaccine mandates. She did so as figures collated by Johns Hopkins University suggest at least 806,000 people have lost their lives to the disease. She called the infectious disease expert “the most inconsistent talking head”.
“Do you remember he said that if you had Covid, you would be naturally immune?” she asked. “So at the time we were led to believe we wouldn’t need to have the shot. Well, then they changed their tune. Those of us who have had Covid, they’re telling us that even though we’ve had it – we have natural immunity – now that we still have to get a shot.”
She added: “And it’ll be over my dead body that I get a shot. I will not. I won’t do it and they better not touch my kids either.”
While Dr Fauci and other experts have previously talked of a degree of natural immunity for those who have had Covid, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people get vaccinated to better protect themselves.
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As far as I remember, Dr. Fauci never said that people who had Covid once should never be vaccinated. He said that if you survived one bout of Covid, you should still get vaccinated when you can, when you’ve recovered and are no longer considered contagious. In May he said that vaccines were better than the response from natural immunity and that everyone should get vaccinated. Besides, if Palin believes some misremembered advice from Fauci, why not believe everything else he’s f–king said? Anyway, I don’t have patience for this a–hole or the people who still cling to their dipsh-t anti-vaxx stance. You’re all idiots, you’re all f–king around and you’ll all find out.
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BANGKOK – The price of oil was knocked lower Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.
Benchmark oil for July delivery was down 40 cents to $93.85 per barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The contract fell 3 cents to close at $94.25 a barrel in New York on Thursday. The price sank as low as $92.21 in the morning after weak manufacturing data from China raised questions about the strength of oil demand in the world's No. 2 economy.
The prices of West Texas Intermediate and Brent continue to shift downward "as economic data continues to point to reduced demand against a backdrop of high inventories," said Michael Hewson of CMC Markets.
The American Petroleum Institute had said in a statement Wednesday that U.S. crude oil stocks for April ended at 388.9 million barrels, the highest inventory level for the month since 1981.
Traders were awaiting the release by the U.S. Commerce Department of durable goods orders for April for the latest clues on the health of the U.S. economic recovery.
Brent crude, a benchmark for many international oil varieties, fell 14 cents to $102.30 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London.
In other energy futures trading on Nymex:
— Wholesale gasoline fell 0.2 cent to $2.816 a gallon.
— Heating oil lost 0.7 cent to $2.85 a gallon.
— Natural gas rose 1.9 cents to $4.28 per 1,000 cubic feet.


It’s academic now that President Barack Obama has signed the stimulus bill into law, but Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was one of the last politicos to get her licks in.
Palin voiced her opposition to the Obama stimulus bill during an interview on “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren.” Congress hadn’t had time to digest it before passing the bill, she said.
“I wish he would veto it and send it back until our lawmakers can read it and know what’s in it," Palin said. "I think I speak for a lot of Alaskans" who wonder how the bill will affect individual states. "So until our guy and our gals in Congress can read it and understand what the impacts are, I don’t want to see it signed.”
The former Republican candidate for vice president added, “I would call for a veto, absolutely, and let’s do this right, understanding that there is going to be some kind of stimulus package. There are going to be some kind of attempts for economic recovery. I say construction projects that put people to work . . . but these big huge expanded social programs where we are adding people to the rolls, and then the economic stimulus package dollars from the feds are going to dry up at some point. States then are going to be beholden to these programs.
“We will have to pay for them. That’s not right, that’s not fair. We just want to make sure that whatever it is that is passed makes sense for the states, for the residents of our individual states.”
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You have been hearing it everywhere, exuberant claims on the news, in magazines, and on Facebook: “Mediterranean diet will save your health and your life.”
As someone who is always a little skeptical of what people are trying to sell me... I was wondering, is the information true? Is the Mediterranean diet the best there is? Or is this just the next health craze eaten up by the masses? (no pun intended) As a non-greek working for a Greek company, this diet peaked my interest.
So I decided to look into this so-called “miracle diet” that took me from a quick google search to a deep dive into medical journals, to have a chat with a good friend and expert, Keely Agan, a nutritionist and farm to school coordinator in Vermont.
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
To start, what is a diet? Merriam Webster dictionary defines a diet as the food and drinks regularly consumed, or habitual nourishment. In today’s culture, the word diet has the connotation of some unpleasant way to lose weight (Barb Leonard, n.d). According to Nutritionist and Farm to School Coordinator, Keely Agan: “the word diet is a problem for me because I find that when people limit themselves to ‘diets,’ they create standards that are too high, thus making their diet unsustainable.” Every adult I know has started one of those trendy diets, (like the master cleanse) and given up two weeks later, only to gain all the weight they lost back… and then some. So how is the Mediterranean diet different? According to Agan, the Mediterranean diet is more of a food lifestyle than the traditional thought of a diet, which includes calorie counting and restrictions. Inspiring some experts to ditch the word diet and call it an eating pattern instead (Boucher, 2017).
So what foods are part of this so-called - eating pattern. I had an idea (olives, greek yogurt, etc.) but I wanted to do research to find out more.
According to Nutritious Life “The Mediterranean Diet is inspired by the traditional diets of people who live around the Mediterranean sea, particularly in Greece and Southern Italy. It emphasizes plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, plenty of extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh fish” (n.d). This diet even allows you to eat some dairy and poultry as long as tons of veggies go with it. It traditionally also includes regularly drinking small amounts of alcohol; usually wine, and usually taken with dinner (Trichopoulou, Costacou, Bamia, Trichopoulos, 2003). I know what you are thinking! Wine on a diet? To this question, Keely answered, “Yes- red wine does have the antioxidant resveratrol but alcohol in large amounts can have a pro-oxidant effect...so a glass a couple times a week is your best bet!”
So to boil it down, NO processed food and a large number of fruits and veggies, legumes (nuts and beans), some dairy, fish, and a little bit of meat. After reading about what you can eat and looking at some recipes, I was pleasantly surprised that the things you CAN eat far outnumber the foods you cannot. After a quick Pinterest search, my mouth was watering from the delicious sounding dishes that could be made while on this diet (check out Tolmee’s Mediterranean Cooking Board on Pinterest).
Is the Mediterranean Diet really worth trying?
According to Keely Agan, “In all of my research, the Mediterranean diet is by far my favorite ‘diet’ and it is recommended by nutritionists across the world” (2018). In fact, the Mediterranean Diet came in first in Best Diets Overall by US News Health. But why are so many people recommending it?
Reason # 1: It is Good for your health
According to Keely, simply put, the Mediterranean diet is so good for you because it replaces unhealthy fats (such as butter) with plant-based fats like olive oil. It also cuts out most of the red meat and replaces it with fish - containing omega fats.
In countless research studies, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to decrease the risk for a whole host of health problems. The folks from Mayo Clinic said, “an analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality as well as overall mortality. The Mediterranean diet is also associated with a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Women who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts may have a reduced risk of breast cancer.”
In simpler terms: better heart health, less cancer, Parkinsons and Alzheimers, and reduced risk of breast cancers in women.
But it isn’t just good for your body. There are even studies that show it can improve mental health. In fact, after Spanish, British, and Australian researchers analyzed the findings of multiple studies, they found that people who strictly followed a Mediterranean diet had a lower risk of being diagnosed with depression (CORDIS, 2018). Let’s be honest, we could all use some help with mental health these days!
With all these health benefits no wonder the experts are crazy about it. But what about the participants? Can you actually enjoy being on this diet? Or is the Mediterranean diet like so many others that leaves you hungry and unsatisfied, craving salt & vinegar chips.
Reason # 2: The Food Tastes Great
The word on the street is that people actually enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle! It doesn’t just include eating but also a love of sharing food with family and friends and an active lifestyle (Agan, personal communications, 2018). Erin Brodwin from Business Insider tried the diet and said “I never once felt like I was ‘dieting’ on the Mediterranean plan. That said, my goal wasn't weight loss — I was looking for improved energy levels and food that was filling and tasty. The Mediterranean diet accomplished both of those goals for me, so I'd like to stick with it.”
But why is this diet more satisfying than others? Keely Agan says the reason is “it is more like a food lifestyle that is super easy to follow. In a Mediterranean diet, you don’t restrict yourself from certain nutrients like protein, carbs or fat” (2018). According to the Olive Oil Producers at Gaea (n.d): “Not only can you look better and function better, but you can enjoy your food without all of the fuss of confusing diet regimens and number crunching! Maybe instead of calling it ‘The Mediterranean Diet,’ which has a negative connotation, we can call it ‘The Mediterranean Lifestyle.’ After all, it’s not a restrictive plan, but rather an expansive one.”
Overall I found an overwhelming amount of people saying that this diet was the way to go. Whole Foods even predicted that middle eastern and Mediterranean food will be the top culinary trend in 2018 because of the fresh and flavorful food it offers (Tyler,2018). All in all, it seems that Mediterranean food is not tasty and only good for your health, but also trending.
So is this just another fad diet? While the Mediterranean lifestyle is becoming mainstream, people have been interested in the Mediterranean diet for a long time; ever since the 1950’s, when Dr. Ancel Keys observed that people living in the Mediterranean region had lower rates of heart disease (Boucher, 2017). So for me, the answer is no, unless fads can last for almost 70 years!
I think that we can all agree when I say the worst part about eating “healthy” is the lack of taste and variety that often ensues. I love food, and the thought of eating a salad everyday horrifies me. The main selling point for me in all my research was that it all sounded delicious and doable.
In my non-expert opinion, I think that if you are looking for a healthier eating lifestyle that allows you to still enjoy your food, the Mediterranean diet is the one to try.
Heck, I even convinced myself; my partner and I will also be trying this diet (but maybe with a Sunday Mac & Cheese cheat day)!
To help me (and hopefully you) get started, I worked with Keely to create a handy rule sheet for the Mediterranean diet. I will be printing mine out and hanging it in my kitchen!
I also reached out to an excellent cook, as well as an actual Greek person, Mirsini Tzigizis for some ideas. She sent me an excellent recipe for Tzatziki with just greek yogurt, garlic, and dill sauce. You can put it on practically anything and it is delicious! I’ve been dipping carrots and celery in mine. Let us know how you like it!
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Phyllis Fending of the Colonial Heights neighborhood of Lewiston is fuming that campfires are aggravating her respiratory problems.
Her neighbors disagree, and the issue has been handed to the Niagara County Board of Health.
The board, meeting in DeFlippo's Restaurant on Thursday night, advised residents to document the issue so board members can reach a decision.
Outside the meeting, Fending said: "I'm the one that they're damaging. . . . (The campfires have) been going on since the 25th of July."
Fending, a Kline Road resident, maintains that smoke from the campfires is damaging her lungs.
"I can't even have surgery until they can determine how much damage is done to me," she said.
Other residents contend the problem isn't campfires.
William Farthing of Garlow Road believes other airborne pollutants are at fault. "You will smell smoke in the area, and you will not see one campfire or bonfire," he said.
Jean Wactawski-Wende, president of the Board of Health, said residents must write down all their comments before the board can make a decision.
She also said a committee of the Board of Health would report on the matter to the full board before making a recommendation to the Niagara County Legislature.
"My feeling is, generally, things can be worked out if (the neighbors) can keep level heads," Wactawski-Wende said.
Assistant County Attorney J. Michael Fitzgerald said it is unlikely that residents would still be burning wood outside this late in the season.
And he advised that it's OK to burn dry wood as long as no garbage or rubbish is added.
Under current county law, no open burning is allowed.
But, Fitzgerald added, "I don't think it was ever the board's intention to eliminate family campfires."
In another matter, county Director of Environmental Health James J. DeVald said he received a confirmation from the state Health Department that a third dead bird has been confirmed to be infected with the West Nile virus.


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Expressive therapy for anger management takes many forms as people learn to release their pent up feelings of anger.
Everyone gets angry at times. It is a natural and basic emotion generally triggered by a real or perceived emotional hurt. Feelings of anger vary from person to person and are experienced at different degrees ranging from feeling slightly irritated or frustrated to an intense and uncontrollable rage.
When a person has angry feelings, and is not able to express those feelings in a healthy way, the anger is often suppressed. By holding in or ignoring the feelings of anger, they often build to extreme levels eventually erupting into uncontrolled angry outbursts that may cause emotional or physical harm to other people. Learning how to express anger in healthy ways is an important aspect of anger management.
Expressive Therapy for Anger Management
Expressive therapy is one of the many techniques used to help people learn how to manage their feelings of anger. The term expressive therapy is used to describe several different kinds of anger management techniques.
Expressive Therapy in the 1960s
Often when people hear the term expressive therapy, they think of group encounters that were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Still used today, this form of expressive therapy encourages people to yell, scream and pound pillows to get out their built up anger. The pillows represent the people from their past and their unresolved anger issues.
Expressive Therapy as Creative Therapy
The term expressive therapy also refers to using creative arts as a method of managing anger. This type of therapy is also known as creative arts therapy and expressive arts therapy.
Proponents of using expressive therapy as a method of anger management believe that the body will heal through a combination of creative expression and the use of imagination. During an anger management counseling session or class, therapists help identify the anger triggers and unresolved anger issues.
Types of Expressive Therapy Using the Creative Arts
Although there are many types of expressive therapy for anger management, the following are several of the most common:
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
- Dance therapy
- Drama therapy
- Writing therapy
When music is used as a form of expressive therapy in managing anger, it is used as a mood stabilizer. When you feel angry turning on the radio or listening to the songs on your ipod will help you relax.Music has the capability of causing an emotional and physical reaction in the listener. It can make you feel more energetic, happy, or sad. Certain kinds of music will cause the listener to become reflective of past experiences or memories.
In addition to listening to music, expressive therapy encourages creating music as a form of anger management. Possible ways of expressing yourself musically include:
- Playing a musical instrument
Dance therapy combines the benefits of music therapy with those of movement and is an excellent way of reducing stress and releasing anger.
Using art as a form of therapy for anger management includes all mediums of visual art. Several of the most common are:
In this form of expressive therapy, the end result is less important than the process of creating the art.
Drama therapy uses a variety of theater techniques as a means of managing anger. This form of expressive therapy evolved from psychodrama, a common form of therapy for anger management. Psychodrama explores feelings and emotions through acting out anger issues.
Other forms of drama therapy used as a means of anger management include:
- Role playing
- Theater game
- Group dynamic games
Writing therapy is an effective method of getting your feelings, thoughts and emotions out by putting them down on paper. Many people find that keeping a journal helps them to let go of angry feelings in a positive way.
The various types of expressive therapy for anger problems are all constructive healthy methods of anger management.

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Peugeot EX1 concept sets Nurburgring EV lap record
Peugeot's answer to the Telsa Roadster has just set the benchmark for all EVs at Germany's famed Nurburgring.
Peugeot has announced that its EX1 concept car has just set the Nurburgring lap record for an electric vehicle. The Peugeot EX1 concept made its world debut at last year's Paris Motor Show.
According to the French automaker, the EX1 completed a lap of the Nurburgring's Nordschleife in 9 minutes, 1.338 seconds, capturing the record for an electrically-powered vehicle. The previous EV lap record was nearly a minute slower than the EX1's time.
The Nurburgring lap record is hardly the first record set by the EX1, with the EV holding a number of benchmarks in the FIA Category A - Group 8 - Class 2. Those records include the standing 1/8 mile, Ã'Â¼ mile, Ã'Â½ mile, 1 mile, 500 meter and 1,000 meter.
The concept version of the EX1 uses two electric motors good for a combined 340 horsepower but, unfortunately, Peugeot doesn't have any current plans for a production version of the Tesla-fighter.


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I've been a very busy girl. I recently just published my first book (yippy!) and have been a little bit preoccupied. I've been enjoying leftovers, trying to clean out my freezer so that I can fill it up again. Even half of my groceries, apples for applesauce, bulgar wheat for almond veggie burgers, quinoa for fritters, and more--all purchased with me under the impression that I would be spending time in the kitchen--have all just been waiting to be used.
They shall wait only a little while longer. Hopefully I'll have tons of new experiences to share with you in the next couple of weeks.
However, just because my kitchen has been quiet does not mean that it has been silent. I have made a couple things here and there to quench my appetite. Banana bread being one of those things. I made it last week and shared it with some friends. I promised one in particular that I'd blog about it so, here I am.
A while back, I spent a considerable amount of time hunting for a banana bread recipe. There was a reason I hadn't made it in months--that being, most of the recipes I found called for a heaping amount of sugar. I couldn't help but think to myself, I put that much sugar in cookies! Why do I need to put that much sugar in my bread? I needed a recipe that would leave me satisfied with the taste of my bread, yet not worried about the nutritional content. After a number of disappointing finds, I found one that appealed to me.
Now, I used to not eat bananas very often. Actually, I have been eating more bananas over the past few weeks, but I find it very difficult to do so--they go bad before I can eat them all; which is okay if I have it in mind to make banana bread, but it's not okay when I'd just like to enjoy all my bananas! In any case, I've forgotten where I got the recipe because, by the time I had bananas ripe enough to make the bread, it had been months since I discovered it. However, I do have the recipe to share! My friends and I all enjoyed the finished product. I will not hesitate to make this healthy version of banana bread in the future.
WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD
2 ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup honey
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease pan.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl mix mashed bananas with yogurt, honey, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
4. fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until blended. Do not over-mix.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
6. Bake large loaf for 40-50 minutes or until it comes clean with a toothpick.
I'll post pictures soon!

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text: Objective: The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of dendrosomal curcumin (DNC) on the expression of p53 in both p53 mutant cell lines SKBR3/SW480 and p53 wild-type MCF7/HCT116 in both RNA and protein levels.Background: Curcumin, derived from Curcumin longa, is recently considered in cancer related researches for its cell growth inhibition properties. p53 is a common tumor-suppressor gene involved in cancers and its mutation not only inhibits tumor suppressor activity but also promotes oncogenic activity. Method: Here, p53 mutant/Wild-type cells were employed to study the toxicity of DNC using MTT assay, Flow cytometry and Annexin-V, Real-time PCR and Western blot were used to analyze p53, BAX, Bcl-2, p21 and Noxa changes after treatment. Results: During the time, DNC increased the SubG1 cells and decreased G1, S and G2/M cells, early apoptosis also indicated the inhibition of cell growth in early phase. Real-Time PCR assay showed an increased mRNA of BAX, Noxa and p21 during the time with decreased Bcl-2. The expression of p53 mutant decreased in SKBR3/SW480, and the expression of p53 wild-type increased in MCF7/HCT116. Conclusion: Consequently, p53 plays an important role in mediating the survival by DNC, which can prevent tumor cell growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in apoptosis and proliferation.

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Researchers point out that acne is not well represented in popular culture. Image: IStock/Vadimguzhv via AFP Relaxnews
Social stigma surrounding acne could be lowering well-being for sufferers
AFP Relaxnews / 06:01 PM October 08, 2018
New Irish research has found that the negative stigma surrounding acne can lower the quality of life of sufferers, increasing psychological distress levels and causing physical symptoms such as sleep disturbance, headaches and gastrointestinal problems.
Carried out by researchers at the University of Limerick, the new study surveyed 271 acne sufferers age 18 to 51 years to investigate whether their perceptions of stigmatization negatively affects well-being, focusing on quality of life, levels of psychological distress, and physical symptoms including sleep disturbances, headaches, respiratory infections and gastrointestinal problems.
The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, showed that participants who perceived high levels of acne stigma also reported higher levels of psychological distress, anxiety and depression as well as physical symptoms such as respiratory illness.
The researchers also found that women reported a lower quality of life and more physical symptoms than men, with the team adding that it has been suggested previously that women may face more social pressure than men to have clear skin, and so may be more concerned about the appearance of their acne.
Acne severity was also significantly correlated with health-related quality of life and psychological distress, although acne location was not significantly correlated with health-related quality of life, psychological distress or physical symptoms.
Participants who were taking medication for acne also appeared to have a lower quality of life than participants who were not taking medication, which the team say may be due to increased awareness of their condition.
“We know from previous research that many acne sufferers experience negative feelings about their condition, but we have never before been able to draw such a direct link between quality of life and perception of social stigma around acne,” said study author Dr. Aisling O’Donnell. “The findings of this study echo previous research showing that individuals with visible physical distinctions, which are viewed negatively by society, can experience impaired psychological and physical well-being as a result.”
Lead author Jamie Davern also added that the lack of representation of people with acne in society could increase the perceived stigma around the condition, thus increasing the negative impact on health.
“Like many physical attributes that are stigmatized, acne is not well represented in popular culture, advertising or social media. This can lead people with acne to feel that they are ‘not normal’ and therefore negatively viewed by others. Online campaigns like #freethepimple and the recent ‘acne-positive’ movement emerging on social media is an encouraging development for people of all ages that are affected by acne,” he explained.
Acne is most common among adolescents although the condition is also reported to affect 10.8 percent of children age 5 to 13 years and 12.7 percent of adults aged over 59. CC

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Automated facial recognition trials backed by home secretary
Via The BBC
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has given his backing to the police in their trials of facial recognition cameras.
The surveillance software, which is designed to help spot suspects in public spaces, has been trialled by several forces, including the Met.
Civil liberties campaigners have criticised the technology, which is the subject of a legal challenge.
But Mr Javid said it was important that police made use of the latest tools to help them solve crimes.
Police facial recognition cameras have been trialled at events such as football matches, festivals and parades.
High-definition cameras detect faces and compare them with existing police photographs, such as mugshots from previous arrests.
But the technology has been criticised for being too inaccurate, particularly when identifying black and ethnic minority people.
Civil rights campaigners have also criticised the fact there is no specific regulation governing how police use the software or manage the data gathered.
Speaking at the launch of new computer technology aimed at helping police fight against online child abuse, Mr Javid said it was right for forces to "be on top of the latest technology".
"I back the police in looking at technology and trialling it and... different types of facial recognition technology is being trialled especially by the Met at the moment and I think it's right they look at that," he said.
What Does Facebook Know About Me (It’s Scary)
FTC Takes Action against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, Other International Privacy Agreements
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Experts in the gambling industry have observed a ripple effect occurring across the world. Determining the patterns of international gambling is the topic of a study that’s released some surprising factual statements about the gambling industry. Online gambling is rising in popularity notwithstanding the economic crisis. Actually, in 2008, the sum total amount taken in worldwide by online gambling was more than 20 billion dollars, setting a fresh high record.
Why are people shying from land-based casinos and using online casinos instead? To put it simply, they could make their money go much further in an on the web casino. As previously mentioned above, people just don’t desire to part using their cash for airfare and for some other kind of transportation to be able to arrive at the casinos. They’re using that money to visit online casinos, and having their gambling fun in the comfort of the homes.
The gambling industry is predicting that online gambling will remain quite popular for provided that the economic crisis continues, and even beyond. People aren’t going to give up gambling. They may not wager as large an amount because they once did, nevertheless the lure of winning is too strong for them to stop completely. They’ll turn to online casinos as a way to continue their gambling habit for less money.
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By Kirk Walters
The Best & The Wittiest is a weekly package of at least 25 timely and thought-provoking editorial cartoons, of varied styles and views, from such award-winning editorial cartoonists as Rex Babin,John Branch, Gary Brookins, Brian Duffy, David M. Hitch, Lee Judge, Jeff Koterba, Jimmy Margulies, Rick McKee, Kevin Siers and Kirk Walters.
Prior to becoming a part of The Best and The Wittiest package, his award-winning cartoons were syndicated through Scripps Howard News Service to approximately 160 newspapers nationwide.
In addition to his editorial cartoons, Walters does a weekly comic strip on local issues, called Maumee Dearest. Now nearing its 12th year, it remains a favorite among readers of The Blade.
The civic-minded Walters is involved in many local charities.
He graduated from Penn State University.


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Jerky treats for dogs have gotten a bad reputation in recent years. The Dog Bakery is trying to rectify that reputation by providing dog owners with 100% human grade, made in the USA jerky treats for dogs. The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats are grain-free with no fillers or artificial ingredients.
There have been countless recalls on pet food and treats in the past decade. Many of these recalls were on poor quality jerky treats, which has led many owners to stay away from this type of snack for their pups.
With that said, high quality jerky treats are actually one of the best and healthiest dog treat options. When made without the fillers, chemicals and artificial ingredients found in lower quality products, high quality dog jerky treats are high in protein and low in calories.
The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats are one of these options. The company takes pride in providing safe and healthy treats for owners to feed their canine companions. They also take it one step further by adding wholesome ingredients that aid in skin and coat health, immune system and digestive health and hip and joint health.
The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats Review
One of the biggest misconceptions told by pet food manufacturers is that their products are “made in the USA.” While the dog food and treats that they produce made be put together and cooked in the USA, the ingredients that they are made with could come from anywhere around the world.
This is often misleading, as dog parents purchase “made in the USA” products believing that 100% of the product comes from and is manufactured in the United States of America. And, sadly, manufacturers take advantage of this fact.
It's extremely important that you not only check to see where the products that you are purchasing are made, but also where the ingredients are sourced from.
The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats are 100% made in the USA with USA sourced ingredients. They are also made in a human grade facility. These jerky treats for dogs are grain-free and made with no fillers or artificial ingredients.
These jerky strips from The Dog Bakery are air-dried for 3 days and then slow baked to preserve the nutrients and flavor of the ingredients. My favorite thing about these treats is that they are fortified with superfoods to boost your pup's health.
There are 3 formulas available:
- Hip & Joint
- Skin & Coat
- Immunity & Digestion
The Hip & Joint formula are made with glucosamine and chondroitin to reduce pain in the joints and help to increase mobility. The Skin & Coat formula includes pumpkin , which is packed with beta-carotene and zinc, both of which promote a healthy, shiny coat. They also include coconut, which is a medium chain triglyceride full of lauric acid that helps clear up skin ailments and promotes a shiny coat.
Finally, The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats that are formulated for Immunity & Digestion have pumpkin in them. Pumpkin helps to settle an upset stomach, and promote regular stool. They also have cranberry as a main ingredient to support kidney and bladder health.
Unfortunately, they are currently only available with beef or chicken as the protein source. While my dogs loved all of the formulas, I know that beef and chicken are common triggers for allergies or food sensitivities.
As you can see in my video review above, these treats are about 6″ long. However, they are also very easy to rip into pieces. For this reason, they would make excellent treats for small breeds or training purposes.
You can purchase The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats on Amazon for $24.99. The bags are 14-ounces. I was actually surprised at the price of these treats. Most high quality treats like these are much more expensive, and they usually come in a smaller package. The Dog Bakery Jerky Treats offer a very good value for the price compared to other similar products.

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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) UK
SSP is an easy-to-access, digital sound & listening therapy to facilitate a pathway to a calmer and more regulated nervous system.
- SSP was developed by Dr Stephen Porges, (the founder of the Polyvagal Theory) and is a practical application of the theory
- SSP contains a playlist of specially filtered music that stimulates the vagus nerve (part of the autonomic nervous system)
- SSP interrupts chronic physiological defence states (fight, flight or freeze) by stimulating the vagus nerve
- SSP trains the middle ear muscles to tune into the cues of safety signalled by the human voice and away from chronic defence states
- Clients can then re-pattern their nervous systems and connect with themselves, others, and the world around them from a foundation of body (physiological) safety
- SSP is not a stand-alone treatment. It is designed to be delivered alongside other supporting approaches and modalities
- SSP is a flexible, evidence-based, therapeutic tool designed to reset the nervous system and return it to a state of balance i.e. feeling safe and calm
Who is SSP for?
- SSP is suitable to be used with adults and teenagers
- It is also suitable for children who are physiologically and psychologically available
- In my practice I work with adults and teenagers
- SSP has been used effectively with individuals with anxiety, trauma and PTS symptoms
- It is also effective for those with sound sensitivities, behavioural state regulation difficulties, sensory processing differences, for improving social engagement, ADHD support and more.
- It can also be delivered in a group setting for those who can easily ground and self regulate
- SSP can be applied to assist many different issues you can view the latet research HERE
What happens when experiencing an SSP Course?
- Prior to starting the Safe and Sound Protocol clients undertake evaluation and assessment so that we can evaluate a workable treatment plan
- SSP is always facilitated by a trained professional and can be delivered in person or remotely via an easy-to-use app
- Clients experience the different SSP playlists through over-the-ear headphones
- The SSP uses specially filtered music which trains the neural network associated with listening to focus on the frequency range of the human voice whilst stimulating the Vagus Nerve to engage the ventral vagal (safety) complex
- SSP is an interactive protocol. Using SSP is not about disappearing into the playlist on your own. Some active support and interaction to support ventral vagal growth is necessary
- SSP is delivered with a mix of interaction with me in-person and some remote use
How long does SSP take?
How long does an SSP course take?
Depending on an individual’s requirements & responses to the Safe and Sound Protocol the delivery of the SSP can take anywhere between 6 weeks to 3 months (or more).
Often ‘less is more’ and timing of delivery is paced around each individual.
What you hear and how you hear influences how your body responds.
We look speak and listen with the same system, when the voice changes the body responds. Think of how a baby or pet response to your voice. Everyone is different and has different sensitivities.
Why try SSP?
- SSP listening helps the nervous system achieve balance and feeling of relaxation and safety
- As we learn to focus on the sound frequencies of human speech through the SSP the vagus nerve becomes stimulated and the state of feeling safe and becoming calm becomes more accessible as we engage the ventral vagal complex
- SSP specially treated music with filtered playlists helps prime the nervous system by exposing it to different sound frequencies with the algorithmically filtered music
- SSP effectiveness has been proven in a wide range of studies including clinical trials involving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- SSP has also been very effective with numerous case studies demonstrating effectiveness with emotional regulation, trauma, anxiety and more
The complete SSP contains 3 pathways.
All 3 are facilitated by a trained professional
Each pathway helps the nervous system to regulate
- Connect – A gentle and slow introduction
- Core – Wake up exercise and open the nervous system
- Balance – Continue to stabilise and continue with calming and grounding
Adults & Teens (Age 13+) £595
(this is a provisional fee – further in-person sessions may be required)
- Access to the SSP Playlist Pathways for 3 months via the app
- Use of the Pathways where directed: The Pathways are offered as supplements to the SSP Core to support and integrate
- Initial 90-120 minute session to discuss the SSP Intake Form and any pre-assessments to determine an initial plan for facilitation
- Most support for the client will be during SSP Core. This will include:
- Two 30-minute individual sessions either in person or remotely. This may include 10 minutes of listening and assessment + grounding techniques
- Regular email contact to discuss progress and pacing to check in regularly to assure the listening is still meeting client needs and supporting them
- Inclusion of a 75-minute concluding session to debrief the experience, review the findings from assessments, and assess the next steps
- If clients are experienced with TRE Trauma Release Exercises & embodiment as part of their self-care routine attending my online classes is encouraged during the 3 months
Kate is a trauma and emotional abuse specialist. She is a Global TRE Certification Trainer & Mentor and current Chair of the TRE UK Association. She is a EFT Trainer & Advanced Accredited Practitioner, having served as Exec Director EFT International for 6 years and is a member of ACEP.
She is also an accredited SSP Provider, and an Integrated Psychology Practitioner and body worker with over 30 years of experience in the field.
Kate is privileged to have trained with Dr David Berceli (the creator of TRE) and now teaches and Mentors TRE students alongside offering regular trainings, workshops and 1:1 TRE consultations and embodiment coaching.
While she works with any problem state she specialises in the sensitive areas of Post Traumatic Stress PTS (specifically narcissistic emotional abuse), chronic pain and anxiety.
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Aviation will never be able to spare the work of real people. That’s certainly a good thing, there are certain skills that no machine on earth will ever be able to reproduce. But where people work, human factors sometimes get in the way of safety. We present you the “Dirty Dozen” of human factors and how to properly deal with them.
Airside flight operations are a challenging environment for ground support equipment at any airport, with all sorts of harsh conditions present. Blazing heat, freezing cold, driving rain, ice, snow, those are all the standard conditions. Military operations are not necessarily privy to worse conditions, but they are certainly subject to more dire conditions. When a military mission is ordered, it must be completed.
Military operations present the harshest environments in the world for ground support equipment, and if landside military operations are incredibly harsh, seaside and naval flight operations are the absolute harshest conditions imaginable. Salt water, constant humidity, storms, gale force winds, and remote with very little in the way of engineering support. Navy ground support equipment must be robust, durable, and practically no-maintenance. Oh, and compact.
When we think of aircraft tugs, it is generally for big jets, and if not for big jets then at least big private jets. But what about helicopters? Those strange, ungainly things are light like a dragonfly, right? Some are, but then again, some aren’t. While compact training and light observation helicopters are designed to be light, there are plenty of medium and heavy helicopters which tip the scales many times that of their lightweight cousins.
Helicopters are a wonderfully versatile aerial platform, capable of supporting a broad array missions from aerial ambulance, to aerial agricultural application of pesticides, to heavy lift and tower construction. While nimble and deft in the air, helicopters pose unique challenges to ground support personnel charged with ground handling of the aircraft.
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With so much focus on the advances in technology in the industry, sometimes we have to take a step back and look at the big picture. What is the mission of the airside operations organization? To conduct ground handling and services. But above all of that, it is to make sure that all employees, passengers, and bystanders get home safely. The same goes for aircraft hangar operations; it behooves the organization to take aggressive steps to ensure that the work environment is a safe one. So use an aircraft hangar safety checklist to secure this goal.
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The Federation of Private Hospitalization (FHP) was present this year again at the international congress “Paris Healthcare Week” (PHW) from May 21st to 23rd in Paris. This must-attend event for the profession, organized by the French Federation of public hospitals, usually gathers around 30,000 visitors and 850 exhibitors.
During this meeting which brought together a great number of actors from the health sector, the FHP’s president, Lamine Gharbi, and his team welcomed the visitors on the federation’s exhibition stand, which was located in the Institutional Space of the congress, close to the Ministry of Health’s stand.
A TV studio set, called “#FHP Direct” and animated by the journalist Pascal Maurel, allowed many personalities to express themselves. These debates were then rebroadcasted on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Key topics for the french hospital sector were discussed at roundtables, such as the new health law, digital health, quality of care, or the medical practice of tomorrow.
Preceding the European elections, one of the roundtables was devoted to the theme “Can Europe be the future of patients?”. It was attended by Dr. Paul Garassus, President of UEHP.
Picture: From l. to r. : Pascal Maurel (presenter), Philippe Juvin (MEP), Dr Paul Garassus (UEHP President), Amah Kouevi (French Institute of Patient Experience)


MANKAN is a live electronics duo exploring the inner qualities of sounds and visuals using real time sampling and processing. They have developed a highly interactive setup providing a very open and intuitive playground. Both Tom and Vignir are experienced musicians and work simultaneously in very different styles of music, brass bands, instrumental indie music, classical choir singing, big band afro funk and of course electronic music. Vignir is also a visual artist, working with real time generative graphics through diverse installations and performances.
In their fruitful collaboration as Mankan they set out to investigate and put to the test their spontaneous musical nerve shootings. With the use of a very reactive rig, their performance offers a lively dialog between two artists with different backgrounds but sharing a very similar approach to Music.


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