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What is Neuropathy?
If you're experiencing symptoms like tingling, pins and needles, burning, or sharp pains in your feet or hands, and if these symptoms are affecting your balance and mobility, it's essential to consider the possibility of neuropathy.
Neuropathy, a condition leading to nerve dysfunction, comes in two primary forms. Mono-Neuropathy affects nerves close to the spine, often causing pain that radiates down an arm or leg. Peripheral Neuropathy, more prevalent, impacts smaller nerve bundles in the extremities. This type can affect your autonomic, sensory, and motor nerves, leading to numbness, pain, or weakness, particularly in the hands and feet. The experience of pain in neuropathy varies significantly among individuals.
The causes of neuropathy are diverse and include metabolic issues, repetitive injuries, vascular problems, autoimmune diseases, kidney and liver disorders, traumatic injuries, spinal conditions, diabetes, infections, chemical exposures, and some prescription medications. This condition often leads to complications like sleep problems, depression, chronic fatigue, and a loss of independence. The symptoms depend on the type of nerve fibers affected and the severity of the damage.
Unfortunately, many neuropathy sufferers are told that their condition is irreversible and they must learn to live with it. This leads to frustration, especially when treatment options in Western Medicine are limited to prescription drugs like Gabapentin, Cymbalta, Lyrica, or Neurontin, which offer temporary relief but do not heal the underlying nerve damage.
However, it's important to know that neuropathy can be managed and even reversed by addressing its root cause. Contrary to common belief, proper treatment can not only prevent the progression of neuropathy but also potentially reverse the nerve damage. Understanding and managing neuropathy effectively is crucial for improving health and quality of life.
Peripheral Neuropathy affects nearly 46.5 million Americans.
Approximately 150,000 patients per year have amputations due to neuropathy.
It is estimated that 60-70% of diabetics suffer from peripheral neuropathy.
30-40% of all cancer patients have chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
90% of neuropathy sufferers depend on mediations or injections to manage their symptoms.
Falls and hip fractures because of balance issues with neuropathy are on the rise.
All of these numbers are on the rise
What makes our Treatment Different?
Our treatment for neuropathy stands out because it adopts a comprehensive approach, focusing on the root cause of the problem. By providing the body with what it needs, we facilitate its natural healing process. While each patient's treatment plan is unique, our regimens typically include:
- Low Level Light Therapy: Utilizing light therapy to stimulate nerve repair and reduce pain.
- Electrotherapy: Applying electrical stimulation to improve nerve function and alleviate symptoms.
- Nutrition: Tailoring dietary plans to support nerve health and overall well-being.
- Nerve Re-Education: Techniques to retrain nerves and improve their function.
- Physical Therapy: Exercises and treatments to enhance mobility and reduce discomfort.
- Balance Therapy: Strategies to improve balance and prevent falls.
- Hakomed: A specific therapy for pain relief and nerve regeneration.
- Chiropractic Care: Adjustments and manipulations to support nervous system function.
- Home Care: Some aspects of the treatment can be conveniently done at home.
Our program, which we personalize for each patient, has a remarkable 96% success rate. Although not every case can be helped, thousands of patients have regained their quality of life through our treatment.
How long will it take for you to see results?
When you ask about seeing results, it's quite hopeful actually. Most people, about 70%, start feeling better in just a few weeks. It might take a bit longer for others, up to 90 days, to notice any changes. But the real silver lining is that the journey towards maximum healing can span up to 12-15 months, which means there's always room for improvement and positive change as time goes on.
Does Insurance Cover Care?
When you come in for your appointment, we'll start by gathering your insurance details. We accept all kinds, including Medicare, though coverage can vary. After our thorough and painless nerve damage evaluation, if you're a good fit for our neuropathy reversal program, we'll check with your insurance to understand the benefits they'll cover.
You might wonder why we can't just tell you the cost upfront. It's a bit like taking your car to a mechanic without knowing the issue; they can't quote a price without diagnosing the problem first. Similarly, until we understand your specific needs, we can't be certain about insurance coverage or costs.
During your consultation, our doctor will discuss the evaluation results with you, outlining your care plan. Then, our case manager will explain how your insurance might contribute to your recovery journey.
If there are any out-of-pocket expenses, don't worry. We'll provide you with various options and have financial solutions available, especially if you're a suitable candidate for our care.
Remember, even if insurance might not cover everything, reversing this condition can significantly improve your quality of life. Our neuropathy program is personalized for each patient, ensuring the best possible outcomes. We're excited to help you on this path to recovery!
— Rick D
“I had Peripheral Neuropathy and my doctor said nothing could be done. I’m glad I didn’t listen to him because I found relief with Dr. Kirshner.”
“Eliminating Peripheral Neuropathy pain helped to re-engage in life.”
Pictured left are the results of a Neuropathy patient that experienced a nearly 100% improvement in her Neuropathy. This patient's initial exam on 11/3/2021, showed that she had 45.7% nerve damage in her legs & feet. On her re-exam on 4/28/2022, she now has 0% nerve damage in her right leg, and just 2.9% nerve damage in her left leg, nearly perfect!
I was skeptical at first and glad I put my trust in Dr. Kirshner
“I was really skeptical but I was already suffering terribly. I had nothing to lose. I’m glad I listened to Dr Kirshner.”— Louise K.

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Tom Hanks defended his wife, Rita Wilson, when a crowd of fans excited to take a photo with him pushed her away as the couple strolled through New York City. She yelled “Stop it” then the actor reacted.
“My wife? back the f**k off! Knocking over my wife?!” Hanks, 65, told the crowd, in a video.
The couple headed to their car as some fans tried to apologize for the incident. The Oscar winner is currently in New York promoting his upcoming film “Elvis“.
Tom Hanks momentarily, and understandably, loses his nice guy persona as over eager fans practically knock over his wife Rita Wilson. pic.twitter.com/vS2xfCqOIO
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) June 16, 2022
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Hanks and Wilson first met in 1981 on the set of Bosom Buddies when the actor was married to Samantha Lewes. After meeting in 1984, Hanks and Wilson went public with their relationship two years later. Their divorce from Lewes, 49, was finalized in 1987.
The filmmaker, who shares daughter Elizabeth, 40, and son Colin, 44, with his ex, exchanged vows with Wilson in 1998. The couple welcomed son Chet in 1990 and son Truman was born in 1995. .


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ESD's Bill Collins is part of a group of scientists (headed by LBNL's Michael Wehner) who find big changes in store for Earth's climate, in the latest IPCC report.
The Rifle, Colorado, floodplain provides an excellent test bed for interrogating how global change affects biogeochemical system functioning. This work will be essential for the new BER-funded SFA 2.0, Phase I effort at Rifle.
The convergence of world class computational (NERSC) and characterization (ALS) resources has made it possible for ESD scientists Sergi Molins, Carl Steefel, Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, and Li Yang together with CRD scientist David Trebotich to develop and apply Next Generation pore scale reactive transport models to the problem of geological CO2 injection and sequestration in the subsurface.
ESD geophysicist Don Vasco recently led a team of investigators (including ESD’s Jonny Rutqvist, Pat Dobson, and Curt Oldenburg) in resolving the deformation at The Geysers Geothermal Field, using two distinct sets of interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data.
ARPA-E awarded ESD’s Christer Jansson a $3.5 M grant to work on direct methane conversion, a process that, if successful, could lead to low-cost, energy-efficient fuel production from natural gas.
ESD’s Margaret Torn is featured on the KQED Quest website, in an article by noted science writer Jennifer Huber entitled “The Great Escape: How Soil Microbes Protect Us from Carbon Emissions.”
ESD’s Christine Doughty has customized TOUGH to compare field measurements with simulations of subsurface CO2 plume migration, to determine just how much injected CO2 will stay trapped in an aquifer as bubbles within the porous media.
ESD climate scientists Margaret Torn and Sebastien Biraud were part of a team of investigators who earlier this year published one of the first estimates of CO2 surface-flux global distribution, using total column CO2 measurements retrieved from the Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite (GOSAT).
ESD’s Barbara Romanowicz and others have detected previously unknown channels of slow-moving seismic waves in Earth’s upper mantle, which help explain “hotspot volcanoes” that give birth to island chains such as Hawaii and Tahiti.
ESD energy scientists seeking recognition and visibility for their work are invited to take part in a poster session as part of the Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative (BERC) Innovation Expo, Energy Week 2013 (“California at the Energy Crossroads”).

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Informal Stakeholder Meeting Insolvency initiative1st meeting DG Justice & Consumers
Where do we come from? • - Insolvency Regulations 1346/2000/EC and 848/2015/EU • - Country specific recommendations (European Semester) • - Commission's Communication (2012), Commission's Insolvency Recommendation (2014) • What is the policy background? • - EP Report with recommendations • - Five Presidents' report, Letter of President Juncker & VP Timmermans to the EP • - CMU Action Plan & Single Market Strategy • - ECOFIN Conclusions on the CMU • What will we do? • - Impact assessment
Insolvency Regulations Regulation 848/2015/EU on insolvency proceedings replacing as of June 2017 Regulation 1346/2000 on insolvency proceedings deal with: • conflicts of jurisdiction • conflicts of laws • recognition and enforcement of judgments
European Semester Regular country specific recommendations on insolvency • Concern only few countries • Short and general • Help accomplish reforms in Member States concerned • Do not ensure a coordinated EU-wide reform
Commission's Insolvency Communication Commission Communication on new approach to business failure and insolvency 2012 (COM (2012) 742 final) • Promoting restructuring plans • Second chance for bankrupt but honest entrepreneurs • Creating a level playing field for companies by ensuring equal access to insolvency proceedings • More certainty for creditors relating to procedures to file and verify claims
Commission's Insolvency Recommendation Recommendation on a new approach to business failure and insolvency, C(2014) 1500 final, 12.03.2014 Minimum standards on: • preventive restructuring procedures enabling debtors in financial difficulty to restructure at an early stage with the objective of avoiding their insolvency, and • discharge periods for honest bankrupt entrepreneurs which would allow them to have a second chance Evaluation of Insolvency Recommendation • Summary of the Evaluation in the CMU Action Plan • Full summary available at: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/civil/commercial/insolvency/index_en.htm
Evaluation of the Insolvency Recommendation • + useful focus for Member States which already started reforms earlier • - unable to spur coordinated EU-wide insolvency reforms leading to convergence • - number out-of-court restructurings and reorganisations very small compared to the number of liquidations (tens to thousands per year per country) • - second chance (3 years recommended): 1 to 10 years (+ conditional upon partial repayment) >> "debt traps" in number of countries remain
What is the policy background? • Capital Market Union ActionPlan (30 Sep 2015) • Single Market Strategy (28 Oct 2015) • Five Presidents' report (22 June 2015) • Letterof President Juncker& VP Timmermans to the EP (9 Sep 2015) • European ParliamentRecommendation(2011)
Capital Market Union Action Plan Capital Market Union ActionPlan, COM(2015) 468 final, 30 September 2015 • The Commission will propose a legislative initiative on business insolvency, including early restructuring and second chance, drawing on the experience of the Insolvency Recommendation. The initiative will seek to address the most important barriers to the free flow of capital, building on national regimes that work well (Q4 2016)
Single Market Strategy Communication on Single Market Strategy, COM(2015) 550 final, 30 October 2015 • Building on existing work, the Commission will support bona fide entrepreneurs and put forward a legislative proposal on business insolvency, including early restructuring and second chance, to ensure that Member States provide a regulatory environment that is able to accommodate failure without discouraging entrepreneurs from trying new ideas.
Five Presidents' Report Completing Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union, 22 June 2015 • A true Capital Markets Union also requires other improvements, some of which can only be achieved through legislation, such as: […] the most important bottlenecks preventing the integration of capital markets in areas like insolvency law, company law, property rights and as regards the legal enforceability of cross-border claims.
Letter to the European Parliament Letter of President Juncker and the First Vice-President Timmermans to EP's President Schulz, 9 September 2015 • Priority 4: A Deeper and Fairer Internal Market with Strengthened Industrial Base Launch and follow-up to the new Internal Market Strategy, including… an initiative on business insolvency law and improved enforcement to simplify life of consumers.
European Parliament Recommendations to the Commission on insolvency proceedings in the context of EU company law (2011/2006(INI)) • Part 1: Recommendations regarding the harmonisation of specific aspects of insolvency and company law • Certain aspects of the opening of insolvency • Certain aspects of the filing of claims • Aspects of avoidance actions • General aspects of the requirements for the qualification and work of liquidators • Aspects of restructuring plans
Key elements of the impact assessment process Studies • Legal study on a new approach to business failure and insolvency – Comparative legal analysis of the Member States' relevant provisions and practices (2015 – 1Q 2016) • Impact assessment study on policy options for a new initiative on minimum standards in insolvency and restructuring law (2016) Expert Group • Meetings of Insolvency Expert Group (8-10 meetings) (2016) • Composition of the Expert Group: 22 independent experts (lawyers + academics + judges + accountants + insolvency practitioners + banking representatives + consultants)
Key elements of the impact assessment process Public consultation • Publication of the Inception Impact Assessment • Online open public consultation (2ndQ 2016) Interaction with Member States • Economic Policy Council • Justice Council • EuroGroupmeeting
PROBLEM TREE Driver s Problems Consequences High amounts of accumulated debt since 2009 which is not being reduced Suboptimal cross - border Slow recovery of claims, especially in investment cross - border situations Lack of workable and efficient insolvency ensuring rescue of Companies instead of liquidation and high recovery rates Companies Insolvency proceedings not adapted to Loss of entrepreneurship (legal keeping viable companies alive and jobs persons) (restructuring at early stage). no equal access to restructuring procedures Slow debt deleveraging Diverging national insolvency laws - lack of level playing field for High costs due to: creditors and debtors - Varying recovery rates in MSs a) specialised legal advice in cross - border situations to assess risks Reduced consumption b) Lack of simplified proceedings for SMEs Risk o f forum - shopping detrimental to Risk of social "exclusion" Entrepreneurs t he creditors and insolvency stigma (natural Lack of efficient insolvency persons) proceedings Difficulty to start a new business/receive new financing Impossibility or long delays in Consumers discharging debts Resources caught up for a long period Untapped potential of the in unproductive activity Single M arket in terms of growth, jobs and Outstanding loans on banks' balance competitiveness shee ts
Possible scope • 1) Preventive restructuring procedures and a discharge of debt (second chance) for entrepreneurs as provided for by the Insolvency Recommendation • 2) Key areas of insolvency beyond the scope of the Insolvency Recommendation


My ongoing musings about bicycling.
If you'd like to know how I got started read my first post in the December 2006 Archives.
To find out what a Ludwig is, see below.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
A Late Day Ride
We awoke to the predicted rain this morning and no one felt like riding in the rain up here. So we hung around and did a few vacation-like things until lunch. After lunch the skies had cleared and the sun was making its way out. Alan (my son-in-law – pictured) and I decided to get in a late day ride. We set off with the general idea of finding the route we’d used yesterday from the Lehigh Gorge Trail, Our “short-cut” back to the trail again. We failed but found an exquisite route on very lightly trafficked country roads. I managed to stop and get these shots to try to give an idea of the beauty, but also the elevation. We rode 13 miles but so much of it was climbing that I was good and spent by the time we returned. Of course, I rode over 40 hilly miles yesterday, so perhaps I needed the easier day. I hope that the weather will be good in the morning and Annie and I can get to the trail…she will love it once we get there, but we’ll have to drive to the access point as 4 or 5 miles among these hills are going to be too much for her.
Today’s schedule allowed me to watch the TdF stage live rather than waiting for the “enhanced” coverage (replay) at night. I found it to be a pretty boring stage and since I’m writing this without Internet access I can’t even check for the names of the winners.
I am a 64 year old Conservative Rabbi, published theologian and professor of Jewish Philosophy. I have also published two books of poetry and have recently become an avid cyclist along with my wife of 40 years.
I write two blogs, Bicycle-Musings and Pipe Pulpit.
In the news section of one of his early Fredcasts David told the story of one Ludwig from Znnin Poland who at 84 years of age went out for a ride on his bike. To make a longer story short (and you really should listen to the podcast to get all the details) Ludwig ended up in London, England! So I figure if (again, according to the explanation on The Fredcast #1) a Fred is someone who not only rides a bike but is severely attracted to the gadgets and accessories of a certain bike-cultural look (and I guess I'm a Fred without the financial resources to really express my Fredness) then a Ludwig could be anyone over the age of 55 who is not only a Fred, but also loves to just keep riding eating up the miles pretty much unconcerned with speed. Go Ludwig! I'm a Ludwig. Maybe someday I'll figure out podcasting and do a Ludwigcast.


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More U.S. Republicans Senators on Sunday said they expected Congress to pass the tax bill this week, with a Senate vote set for Tuesday and President Donald Trump expected to sign the bill into law by the end of the week. "The market is going to continue its rally based on the belief that we're going to see the Congress pass tax reform," said Robert Pavlik, Chief Investment Strategist at SlateStone Wealth in New York.
U.S. stocks rise, with major indexes hitting records on growing confidence congressional Republicans will succeed in getting a major tax bill passed this week.
Halliburton’s (HAL) one-week stock price was 1.4% higher until December 15, 2017. Since December 8, the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) has fallen 1%.
U.S. stock indexes all rose on Monday, with the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq hitting intraday records. Growing expectations for the passage of corporate tax cut legislation has helped buoy equities. The S&P 500 ...
Wall Street's three main indexes opened at record highs on Monday as the long-awaited tax overhaul plan looked set for legislation and a flurry of year-end corporate dealmaking that has topped $11 billion ...
After rising for three consecutive trading weeks, the S&P 500 traded with strength last week and recorded its fourth consecutive weekly gain.
The S&P 500 started this week on a stronger note. Despite a strong start, the market lost momentum as the week progressed and fell on Thursday.
The stock market dominates the headlines, but there are other asset classes setting new records. They may provide a clue for what to expect in 2018.
Stocks could continue to post strong gains as we move closer to the tax bill becoming law. The markets could face some headwinds due to the investigation of Russia’s connection with the Trump campaign during the 2016 election.
March E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average futures posted a solid gain on Friday as investors shrugged off early concerns about tax reform only to be rewarded later in the session with news that the long-awaited bill to cut corporate tax rates looked like it would win enough support from lawmakers to pass. The intraday surge in the Dow was fueled when Senators Marco Rubio and Bob Corker, who had criticized the proposal, signaled support for the bill in the late afternoon. The E-mini Dow poked through the previous closing price reversal top at 24703, reaching a high of 24708, but the rally stalled there with most of the speculative money moving into the NASDAQ Composite which posted a 1.40% gain.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh high Friday as investors bet that a tax-overhaul plan before Congress will pass, likely boosting profits for many U.S. companies.
Thank goodness for tax reform. While Americans are divided about the impact of tax reform, as they are about most things these days, other countries aren’t so conflicted. Most notably, China worries about the effect of the U.S. slashing its corporate tax rate from a statutory 35% currently to 21%, which reportedly was agreed to by House-Senate conferees.
Stocks finished the week at all-time highs as the Republicans in Congress inched closer to passing their tax reform bill. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.4% this week after jumped 1.2% to 6936.58 today.


Joe Biden wants to revive FDR’s Conservation Corps
To understand what a climate workforce could actually achieve, look to Colorado
LOOK EAST from the benches on top of Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver’s skyline is just visible in the distance. The venue, ringed by sandstone cliffs, is where many Coloradans saw their first concert and where fitness junkies gather for early-morning yoga. Less well known is the role the amphitheatre played in American history. It was built by President Franklin Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal programme that put some 3m men to work building infrastructure and parks during the Great Depression. Now “Roosevelt’s Tree Army”, as the corps was called, may be getting a 21st-century makeover. President Joe Biden, who has not been coy about his admiration for FDR or his desire to emulate the New Deal, wants to fund a new version of the CCC aimed at tackling climate change and its effects.
There is no shortage of work to be done. In 2020 nearly $12bn in maintenance was needed in America’s national parks. Western states want to increase controlled burns and forest thinning so blazes do not turn into megafires. The infrastructure bill Mr Biden signed doubles as a climate to-do list, allocating money to clean up abandoned mines, help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters and set up charging stations for electric cars.
Mr Biden’s Civilian Climate Corps would be funded by the $1.7trn “Build Back Better” bill that lawmakers are haggling over. As it stands, about $15bn of the roughly $500bn devoted to climate measures would create 300,000 jobs through AmeriCorps, a national-service agency. Sceptics say the corps’ mission lacks focus. What exactly counts as conservation or resilience anyway? John Barrasso, a Republican senator from Wyoming, has interpreted the “tree army” nickname literally, arguing that the corps is a front for lefties to “wage war” on the fossil-fuel industry.
To get a sense of what a revamped CCC would actually do, turn to Colorado. The state recently announced the creation of its own climate corps, which supporters hope will act as a pilot for the federal programme. It awarded the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) a new AmeriCorps grant worth $1.7m a year for three years, creating 240 new positions for young people. The idea that the CCC is a brand-new programme isn’t true, says Scott Segerstrom, executive director of the CYCA: “It is building on existing infrastructure.” Each year between 1,400 and 1,800 people serve in Colorado’s conservation corps. The new grant will merely swell their ranks. Funding for a federal corps would similarly beef up existing programmes across the country.
Climate work conjures up images of physical labour in the backcountry. In Colorado, some new corps members will train as wildland firefighters or rip out invasive plants that suck up more water than the parched West can afford. But the Mile High Youth Corps, which serves 23 counties on Colorado’s Front Range, also offers an example of the work a federal climate corps could perform in cities and suburbs. Workers often install energy- and water-saving equipment, such as high-efficiency toilets or shower aerators, in poor communities.
All this sounds good in theory. But there are roadblocks to implementing a programme like Colorado’s in every state. When Roosevelt started the CCC in 1933, some 13m Americans were out of work. The Depression had squashed livelihoods and farmers had abandoned their fields as dust storms suffocated the Plains. The corps was meant to lift its workers and their families out of poverty. Shannon Dennison, a preservationist who is restoring the old CCC camp near Red Rocks, points out that corps members had to send $25 of the $30 they earned each month home.
In the early months of the pandemic, when at least 20m Americans were unemployed, the circumstances seemed comparable. But now firms across industries are scrambling to find workers. Even proponents of Mr Biden’s corps admit that recruiting enough young people to toil in labour-intensive jobs for little pay will be difficult. Joe Neguse, a Democratic congressman from Colorado who led the push for the CCC in the House of Representatives, says increasing pay and benefits is crucial to recruiting a more diverse corps than that of the 1930s, which consisted mostly of single white men. Still, half of Americans under 45 surveyed by Data for Progress, a left-leaning pollster, said they would consider working in a climate corps. Some may soon get their chance.■
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The last batch of patients transferred from the Kwatire Polyclinic to the Sunyani Municipal Hospital, during the free medical care, was cleared on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.
According to the Medical Superintendent and Surgical Specialist of the Sunyani Municipal Hospital, Dr. Robert Arko, his Team was able to clear all 17 cases on Monday 2nd and Tuesday, 3rd April 2018.
Speaking to Suncity Radio on Tuesday morning, Dr. Arko indicated that a new batch of 34 cases had been transferred from Kwatire to his outfit and they would be given attention through the hospital’s routine surgical schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Medical Superintendent said he shared in the vision of the organizers and sponsors of the programme and would do everything in his power, to attend to all cases involved in the free medical outreach programme.
“We shall continue to work till the last beneficiary is satisfied,” he assured.


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Home » Travel Destinations » Jaipur Tour and Travel guide
Jaipur Tour and Travel guide
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Pink City is the name which is famous for Jaipur, the heart of Rajasthan. Delicious food, ethnic culture, heart winning music and dance with mind blowing royal hospitality is in-built in this Rajputana land. Jaipur isan attractive destination among tourist because of the fabulous Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, GaltaKund, GovindDevJi Temple as they all belong to the reign of Raja Sawai Man Singh II who was a great patron of art and architecture.
Jaipur at a Glance
Best time to Visit Jaipur October to March
Languages spoken Hindi, English and Rajasthani
Seasons Summer (March-June), Winter (November-February), Monsoon (July-September)
Religions Hindu, Islamic, Jainism, Sikhism
Temperature Summer (32.4°C to 45°C) & Winter (4.3°C to 22.2°C)
Cuisine Rajasthani food and Different country foods
It is also known as Maharani ki Chatri where the remnants of queen of Amer has been preserved in her fond remembrance. Other then this it was the royal cremation ground for royal family of Amer. Gaitor is enroute of Amber Palace and has distinct architectural design.
Raja Sawai Man Singh was the king who set up the Jaipur City and named it as his capital. It is located in the walled area of Jaipur city. The architecture of City palace is the perfect reflection of 20th century’s Rajathani and Mughal School of Art including the marvellous painting work . It has beautifully designed garden with large variety of decorative flowers, Huge Halls, perfect dining area with lavish decoration everywhere showing the true colors of Marwar.
Sawai Man Singh was a great patron of art as well as maintained area of interest in archaeology. Jantar Mantar is the archaeological marvel for its visitors around the world especially for those who are keenly interested in knowing the progress of science in that era. Distinct structures using stones and marble have been erected scientifically for measuring and ascertaining ascertain day length, seasonal fluctuation and many other observations.
In the beginning of Sawai Jai Singh era he developed Amber as the capital of Jaipur. It is 10 Km away from Jaipur. Its palace and complex area have latticed gallery , Dewan-e-Aam (for general public), lavish garden, grand entrance and Kali Temple is a mesmerising monumental marvel where one can reach by using Elephant Safari feeling the royal living.
Nearby Amber Palace is Jaigarh Fort one of the strongest fort of Asia. It has a wide collection of armours and Jai Ban is the USP of Jaigarh which is the largest cannon of the world. Jaigarh is basically an army purpose structure which was meant for guarding Amber Palace.
As the name suggest, Jal Mahal is located in between the water nearby Amber Palace enroute. It was built for leisure time for King and his Queens for bird watching, scenic beauty, Garden Tour as it has maintained eye soothing view surrounded by hills on both sides.
It was built by sir Swinton Jacob and located nearby Ramniwas Bagh. This museum has rare collection of painting, artefacts, wall hangings and many other unique and antiques belonging to 18th, 19th and 20th century. The other thing which makes Albert Hall different and outstanding is the specimen of Egyptian Mummy
Pink City has vivid architecture for every tourist taste. Birla planetarium is located on Statute Circle which has white marble statue of Sawai Mansingh. Birla Planetarium is built out of white marble has live demonstration through projects and modern technology offers view of cosmos and planetary movement.
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Ownership is the most intimate relation one can have to objects.
“New Orleans is paved with Negro skulls,” said one American author. He
would have done better to say that New Orleans is paved with beautiful
women, although this would not disqualify the first observation.
Baron Ludwig von Reizenstein
It was the end of the nineteenth century. Consumer culture was emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the United States, and the mechanisms of production were poised to outstrip demand, with advertising about to step into the breach to inspire fresh desires.1 Segregation was congealing as social practice even as everyday life was inevitably more complicated than an overview of the laws would suggest. And the southern plantation was being renewed as myth. White culture invoked evidence of the Old South as a bulwark against encroachments of blackness into post-Emancipation “mainstream” culture—encroachments that, in fact, white culture found very seductive. Women of color were still serving as cooks, nannies, and maids in white southern households, and white men still wanted to sleep with them. In nineteenth-century Louisiana, the taboo against sex and intimate relationships across the color line grew stronger as segregation grew more entrenched.2 The social difficulties involved in white men’s cross-racial desires could be managed, and the fulfillment of these desires facilitated, however, through their confinement to certain spaces and geographies: brothels and, later, the officially sanctioned environment of Storyville, the red-light district for which New Orleans would become famous.

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Lincoln City, Oregon Real Estate and Community Information
Lincoln City is a beachfront city in Oregon, located in Lincoln County. The city is a consistently popular vacation destination in the Pacific Northwest and has a variety of bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants and more.
History of Lincoln City
Before settlers reached the areas on the Oregon Coast, the majority of the area was occupied by various Native American tribes. The area where Lincoln City currently exists was part of the Coast Siletz Reservation, which was established in 1855. Previously, tribes had occupied the areas around the Siletz and Salmon River. In 1887 the Dawes Act was passed and non-tribal settlers moved into the area as well. The early settlers of this area made a living through hunting, fishing and farming the land. In the early 1900s, the area became a logging location as well. Several other small communities used to exist where Lincoln City is now. In March of 1965, most of these communities were incorporated to create Lincoln City. The previous communities included Oceanlake, Taft, Wecoma Beach, Delake, Cutler City and Nelscott. The name Lincoln City was chosen in a contest as using one of the other community names was thought to be too controversial. Lincoln reflects Lincoln County, which was named after Abraham Lincoln. Currently, the city thrives on tourism and retirement.
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Parks and Recreation
Lincoln City Community Center is a full-featured community center that is open all year for children, families, seniors and visitors to the town. It gives both public access and membership access. The center features a 25-meter pool with a water slide and diving board. Another instructional pool features warm water and there is also a hot tub that can fit 12 people. The center also has a gym, weight room, cardio room, basketball court, track for running or walking, a senior center and a rock climbing wall. The wall is 24 feet and supervised. The center offers a variety of other classes and activities on an ongoing basis.
The Lincoln City Community and Recreation Center can be contacted via Gail Kimberling, the Community Center Director at 541-557-1137 or email at email@example.com. The main telephone is 541-994-2131. The center is open Monday through Sunday and detailed hours are posted on the website.
The same contact information is also applicable for Lincoln City Parks. The parks are available for rental at various prices. Taft Waterfront Park can be rented for $29 per hour, while Regatta, Dorchester and Siletz Bay parks go for $12 per hour. The Kirtsis Park Ballfields and Lincoln City Skatepark are also available for daily or hourly rentals.
Attractions and Activities
Lincoln City is filled with outdoor activities and plenty of opportunities to do them. Blue Heron Landing offers fishing on Devils Lake and provides rentals for boats, equipment and bait purchase. Eleanor's Undertow offers all the equipment and licenses you need to get out and look for clams, mussels and crab. They can be contacted at 541-996-3800 and will be glad to give you information on hot spots. The Oregon Surf Shop provides rentals for kayaks and they can be reached at 541-996-3957. Whale watching is a popular pastime in the area and Tradewinds Charters provides opportunities to do that as well as deep sea fishing. Contact them at 541-765-2345 for more information. Green Acres Beach and Trail Rides offers both trail and beach rides. They also give horseback riding lessons.
Some other attractions in town include the North Lincoln County Historical Museum, the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, the Chinook Winds Casino, which also has a golf course, and the Connie Hanson Garden. For shopping, the Lincoln City Outlets offers 65 retail stores with brand names and the Lighthouse Square Shopping Center also offers a variety of stores.
Visit the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce website for more information on attractions and activities in town.
Find up to date information on Lincoln City events by consulting the calendar at https://www.oregoncoast.org/calendar. Some popular events throughout the year include the Fall Kite Festival in October, the Old School Classic Car Show in August, the Siletz Bay Music Festival in late June or early July, the Summer Kite Festival in June and the Crab Feed & Classic Wooden Boat Show in April. The Tide Pool Clinic is held every month at various times and introduces visitors and residents alike to the wonders of the local beaches and water. The Chinook Winds Casino holds a variety of musical acts and events throughout the year as well.
Contact Wendy Weimer to find out more about Lincoln City, or for information on real estate and relocation to this beautiful Oregon Coast town.

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Despite ongoing production bottlenecks, the electric auto maker said it would continue to target Model 3 production rates of 2,500 by the end of the first quarter this year, and 5,000 by the end of the second quarter. In its investor letter, Tesla projected that, "At some point in 2018, we expect to begin generating positive quarterly operating income on a sustained basis".
Musk also continues to expect the company will be producing 1 million vehicles annually by 2020.
However, it added a caveat that "our prior experience on the Model 3 ramp has demonstrated the difficulty of accurately forecasting specific production rates at specific points in time". Just 1,550 deliveries were made in the final three months of 2017 - far below the 4100 vehicles predicted by analysts.
Tesla's total revenue for 2017 was $11.8 billion, which was also in line with analysts' forecasts.
As Ars Technica put it "unlike other doomed companies posting dire losses quarter after quarter, Tesla revenues have been sizable..."
That all fits into Tesla's goal of beating rivals by being the best manufacturer in the automotive industry. The institutional investor held 9,338 shares of the capital goods company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $3.19M, up from 8,211 at the end of the previous reported quarter.
Tesla delivered 101,312 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs a year ago, up 33% over 2016 and ahead of its targets, according to preliminary figures released last month.
Tesla executives are expected to reveal more about progress ramping up Model 3 production and deliveries on a call this evening. That line may sound familiar: Tesla claimed similar projections in early 2016, and while Tesla did indeed have its second-ever profitable quarter that year, the company resumed its loss-making habit shortly after. But it fell woefully short on the Model 3, which went into production in July.
Tesla's future as a mass-market carmaker hinges on automated production of the Model 3, which more than 400,000 people have already reserved, paying $1,000 refundable fees to do so. "We think that if Elon Musk, if SpaceX, and can do what they did yesterday in space, they're gonna be able to produce the Model 3", Wood said.
The company said it's "systematically addressing" production bottlenecks that have plagued the Model 3. He told investors on February 7 that if SpaceX could manage to launch a Roadster into space, then the Model 3's manufacturing problems could be solved. "We have to solve passive optical extremely well", Musk said, referencing running image recognition based on camera data. "Due to the success of this project, we're seeing an increase in demand for Powerpack, our commercial energy storage product".
The Model 3 is pegged at a starting price of $35,000, though options can take it north of $50,000. He compared Tesla's approach to that of Henry Ford: a relatively simple product in what, at the time, is the world's most advanced manufacturing facility (in Ford's case, the River Rogue plant in Dearborn, Michigan).
In conclusion, Tesla said its long-term competitive advantage will be the factory, not the auto, and its 1 million unit target for 2020 is still in play, it said.


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If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.
- Abraham Lincoln
I can very confidently state that there is a growing number of parents and taxpaying citizens in the Fox C-6 School District that would tell our school board and school administrators the same thing. However, there are many that will not because of fear of retribution from our school administrators and school board.
A growing number of patrons have little or no faith in the decision making abilities of our school board and school administrators. The school boards disregard for community input and their lack of response to questions from patrons of the district has lead people to believe that board members are only in it for themselves or that they are trying to hide something. By making it difficult or costly to obtain information that is freely shared with the public in other school districts only leads to more distrust. The school board and school administrators have not yet gotten the message that the public is quite angered by their recent actions and that they are ready to ask them to resign or be fired from their positions. They have violated our trust and therefore no longer deserve the right to be in charge of our children's educational future!


Supreme Court rules in favor of Vulcan mining project in Virginia
The Supreme Court of Virginia last week ruled in favor of Caroline County’s Board of Supervisors in a lawsuit involving a planned mining project from Vulcan Materials, according to Fredricksburg.com.
Justice LeRoy F. Millette Jr. on June 6 affirmed a 2012 ruling by Circuit Judge Joseph Ellis, who concluded that a river advocacy group and a group of concerned citizens and landowners did not have legal standing to argue against the Board of Supervisors’ 2011 decision to grant Vulcan a special-exception permit to mine sand and some gravel at 541-acre Black Marsh Farms property near the Rappahannock River.
The decision will allow for the project to proceed, though no start date has been announced.
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Louie | Covent Garden Restaurant & Bar
Last Updated: 15th January 2020 | Main image: ©2020 Google
It takes a lot of brass to open a restaurant on a site that was once run by the most Michelin-decorated chef in the world.
Luckily, Louie has a lot of it – quite literally, because this four-storey townhouse will be crowned by a roof terrace with live brass bands.
It’s the latest venture from Chiltern Firehouse’s Guillaume Glipa and the Parisian restaurant outfit, Paris Society (behind dining hotspots Loulou and Perruche). Apparently named after both King Louis XIV and Louis Armstrong, it’ll be a Franco-New Orleans palace of fun, with a two-storey restaurant, a bar area, and a rooftop housed on the old L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon site in Covent Garden.
The restaurant will be headed up by chef Slade Rushing, who has not only left the 2019 New Orleans Restaurant of the Year to come here, but has five James Beard noms – the ‘Oscars of food’ – to his (excellent) name. He’ll be plating up Creole and French cuisine for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, in a dining room with ‘clean, light décor’ – all refined, neutral shades and pared-back furnishings… except for the huge oyster bar and the vintage jukebox blasting out Duke Ellington.
And above the two restaurant floors will be the bar and roof terrace, where you’ll cosy up by the fire, sip cocktails and soak up the live jazz…
Sounds like a hoot.
NOTE: Louie is set to open sometime in March. We’ll be back with the full scoop when it does, but in the meantime you can check out their website HERE.
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Waterfalls In Thailand
Interesting Places To See In Thailand, Water Falls
The Natural Beauty Of Thailand, Natural Waterfalls Great Sightseeing Spots
Waterfalls in Thailand make for a great sightseeing trip. Tall green trees and flowing water will soothe every mind.
If you are interested in experiencing the natural beauty of Thailand, include a visit to at least one waterfall during
your vacation. Most waterfalls and natural parks in Thailand are well maintained and clean. Like waterfalls all over
the world, visitors can climb up the 'steps' of the waterfall. You will find around 5 to 7 steps in most Thai waterfalls,
remember that the climb gets tougher as you move up the steps. When you compare the force with which the water flows from
top to bottom, the lower steps show a more calm and lazy water flow. As you climb up the steps of the waterfall, the water
seems to be in a great hurry to come gushing down. The lower steps of the waterfall do not allow you to hear the water flow
but, as you climb higher the sound of the gushing water provides a refreshing sound track. Notice the rocks that lay scattered
in the water, the weathered rocks have been there for many decades and form interesting arrangements. You could carefully climb
on to one of these rocks and get a few breathtaking photos but, remember that the rocks can be very slippery. A fall could
break your camera lens or a few bones, so move around with extreme care. Most waterfalls have fish swimming in the flatter
water surfaces, don't try feeding the fish with burgers or other snacks. Street stalls generally sell long string beans or other
food that can be fed to the fish. It might be a good idea to carry an extra set of clothing when you make a visit to a waterfall,
sitting wet in a car on the drive back might not be very comfortable. Prepare yourself with a pair of waterproof slippers or
shoes, we do not recommend climbing hard rocks with bare feet. However if all you have brought along is a pair of high heeled
shoes, you might be safer walking with bare feet. You might want to read our report on safety tips regarding waterfalls,
it has some useful information to prepare you for the trip. Check out the complete report
Splendid greenery scattered rocks and boulders weathered by the falling waters. Waterfalls in Thailand make
an excellent outing, prepare to spend a whole day at these natural sightseeing spots in Thailand.
You might want to take along an extra pair of clothes, don't forget those water proof shoes too. Most natural
parks and waterfall areas are maintained well but, beware of slippery rocks. Most waterfalls are arranged in
a step form, the view gets more breathtaking as you get on the higher steps. Higher steps can also get
more steep when you climb up, it might be tough when coming down too.
Enveloped by trees, this is the around around the lowest portions of the waterfall.
The water flows around the rocks with little or no sound, as if tip toeing around the
water weathered rocks. Judging from the rounded edges of the rocks, the water movement
could have been more strong in the past. The canopy of trees cast dark shadows over the
water giving this place, a cool and pleasant look even in the mid afternoon. If you venture
towards the rocks, keep in mind that they are quite slippery. High heels and heavy bags
do not make good companions for a visit to any waterfall.
This waterfall had around seven steps in all, the photograph was taken around the second or third step.
The water was gushing more forcefully and bringing huge fish along with it. Notice the rickety bridge
on the top right portion of the image. It is a small wooden bridge with loosely fitted planks on the floor.
We would not attempt to cross the bridge if there was a crowd of more than 6 to 7 people standing on it.
Gaps were noticed in between the planks that made the floor and some planks seemed to have come off on
one side! But, the view of the water below from the top of the bridge was amazing.
We noticed thousands of fish in the water around the natural park. These fish were around 18 to 24 inches
long and appeared to be well fed. The interesting thing was that the fish at these waterfalls ate long
string beans! As you enter the natural park, you will find around a dozen stalls selling these long string
beans. If you would like to feed the fish, be prepared to carry those beans and climb towards the water falls.
Needless to say that, fishing in the waterfalls or catching the fish in any other way is strictly
prohibited. The above image captures an interesting scene, the fish on the slab seemed to be 'sitting'
there and were in no hurry to swim off the slab.
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DescriptionIn Managing Food Industry Waste: Common Sense Methods for Food Processors, waste management expert Robert Zall shares his philosophy and techniques for monitoring and accounting for food processing wastage. The text shows food processing managers how much of the waste now being generated can become a managed resource for producing economic credits. Drawing on his forty years of experience in managing waste, Zall explains how to identify the actual losses sent to drains and sewage treatment plants, how to pinpoint which unit processes generate these losses, and how to uncover hidden losses previously dismissed as “materials unaccounted for.” An extra feature of the book is a Self-Test covering waste treatment technology, ideal for students or new employees studying waste management. Also included is a Glossary of terms used in water and waste management. Managing Food Industry Waste is a highly readable management tool filled with invaluable waste management concepts and practical methods to implement them.
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Introduction: Waste Control Philosophy.
Chapter 1. Who Is Watching the Store?.
Chapter 2. Why Waste Flows Need to Be Inventoried.
Chapter 3. In-Plant Monitoring.
Chapter 4. How to Carry Out a Management Scheme.
Chapter 5. Product Loss and Dollar Equivalents.
Chapter 6. Improving the System.
Chapter 7. Management Tools.
Chapter 8. Converting Costs into Credits.
Chapter 9. Economics of Managing Food-Processing Waste.
Chapter 10. Training.
Chapter 11. Unconventional Techniques to Deal with Waste Recovery or Treatment Schemes.
Chapter 12. Layman's Overview of Treating Waste, Wastewater, and Solid Waste.
Chapter 13. How to Seek and Gain Help to Solve Waste Problems.
Chapter 14. Self-Test.
Appendix: Answers to Examination.
Dr Aubrey Parsons (Food and Beverage Reporter, April 2006)
""Overall, this book, by its title alone, should be a very interesting topic for the food industry."" (International Journal of Dairy Technology, 2006)
""This book is not about advanced technology - it is about the practical steps that even the smallest producer can take in order to minimize waste formation and thus minimize the cost of waste disposal.
For this reader the book serves a valuable function in its various reminders of where simple solutions can be applied to reduce costs at the same time as benefiting the environment.
Who should read this book? It would certainly be instructive for anyone in the field who has been commissioned to investigate waste management."" (IChemE Food and Drink Subject Group Newsletter, 2005)

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pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands is expanding its bestselling McVitie’s Cake range with the introduction of two new larger-format loaf cakes.
McVitie’s Loaf Cakes will initially be available in two variants; Zingy Lemon (238g) and Sticky Toffee (200g) and will be rolling out in the convenience channel from mid-May.
Enough for the whole family, the soft and moreish loaf cakes are perfect enjoyed with a cuppa – or easy to turn into a cost-effective dessert. Each variant contains a serving suggestion on pack to inspire shoppers with a perfect pairing.
The latest product launch for McVitie’s Cakes comes amidst a strong category performance. Now worth £259 million, sharing cakes are growing 8.2% , while McVitie’s sharing cakes were purchased by 3.7 million household in the past 12 months.
As shopping habits change due to the coronavirus pandemic, cakes have confirmed their place as a shopping basket essential for many British consumers.
“The current circumstances mean shoppers have been spending far more time than usual in their own homes. This has led to households of all shapes and sizes making more of mealtimes – whether that’s swapping a pre-made sandwich for beans on toast, cooking the evening meal from scratch, or indulging in a post-meal pudding,” says Claire Hooper, head of marketing at McVitie’s Cake Company, pladis UK&I.
“McVitie’s sharing cakes provide an opportunity for families or households to sit down, either with a cup of tea or as part of an extended mealtime occasion, and enjoy time together – and the recent surge in popularity for McVitie’s wholecakes, which have grown by 54% in the latest four weeks, suggests shoppers are doing exactly that.
“During times of uncertainty shoppers tend to seek out sweet treats. We also know that more people than ever are relying on their local convenience stores, so it’s crucial that retailers ensure they stock up on familiar, leading brands like McVitie’s to drive sales in the cake aisle.
“We’re confident the latest great-value additions to our range will prove a hit with shoppers now and in the months to come,” adds Hooper.
Other sharing cakes in the line-up include McVitie’s Jamaica Ginger Cake, the number one branded wholecake, worth £7.3M and McVitie’s Original Lyle’s Golden Syrup Cake.
McVitie’s Loaf Cakes in Zingy Lemon and Sticky Toffee will be available in price-marked packs at an RRP of £1 from May 2020. An additional variant, Rich Chocolate, will join the range later this year.


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"2.5-Dimensional (2.5D) musicals is a term commonly used to call musicals based on Japanese manga and animations. As manga and anime are in 2D and live theater is in 3D, the live theatre adaptation of manga and anime series are then given the label "2.5D". It's a cute label, albeit a highly inaccurate one considering the actual meaning of 2D and 3D."
In recent years, 2.5D became a thing in Japan and most of the popular animes/games nowadays will get their own adaptation from what ive seen
Some of my recent favourites:
- Musical Hakuouki
Great fighting scenes + very catchy songs!
- Musical Touken Ranbu
This one is pretty new. I was sceptical at first because I love the original game but in the end I think the actors potrayed the character well.
- Stage play Touken Ranbu
Like the musical version this, too,is new and features different characters and plot from the one in the musical.
- Stage play Yowamushi Pedal
This was pretty weird at first watch but i loved the manga and the stage play did it enough justice imo!
To be honest I just follow whichever series my fav actors are in but ended up falling in love with the story itself
Do you have any favourite?
Feel free to share your fav series/actors/actresses here! I'd love to check them out~


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In the ever-changing world of fashion, where trends come and go at a rapid pace, Vancouver stands out as a city with a distinct sense of style that transcends fleeting fads. Nestled on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, cultural diversity, and fashion scene that celebrates individuality and authenticity. This article delves into the essence of Vancouver’s timeless style, exploring the factors that contribute to its unique fashion landscape and why it continues to captivate both locals and visitors alike.
Embracing Nature’s Influence
Vancouver’s unparalleled natural surroundings play a significant role in shaping the city’s timeless style. With mountains, forests, and the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop, Vancouverites draws inspiration from the beauty of their environment. Earthy tones, organic textures, and sustainable fashion choices reflect a deep respect for nature and a desire to preserve it. Whether it’s eco-friendly fabrics, locally made garments, or accessories crafted from natural materials, Vancouver’s fashion community embraces a harmonious relationship between style and the environment.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
As one of the most multicultural cities in the world, Vancouver thrives on its rich tapestry of cultures. This diversity is a driving force behind the city’s timeless style, as fashion becomes a means of celebrating individual heritage and cultural fusion. From the vibrant fabrics of South Asian influences to the minimalist elegance of Japanese aesthetics, Vancouver’s fashion scene showcases a melting pot of global inspirations. Local designers draw from their diverse backgrounds, infusing traditional elements with contemporary designs to create unique and timeless pieces that reflect the multicultural essence of the city.
Slow Fashion Movement
While fast fashion may dominate the global market, Vancouver has been at the forefront of the slow fashion movement, valuing quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability over mass production. The city boasts a thriving community of independent designers, artisans, and small boutiques that prioritize ethical practices and locally sourced materials. Vancouverites are passionate about supporting local businesses and investing in garments that are built to last. By opting for timeless pieces that transcend trends, they reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible fashion industry.
Vancouver’s timeless style is characterized by its effortless elegance. The city’s residents have perfected the art of looking polished without appearing overly done. Relaxed silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and a focus on impeccable tailoring are the hallmarks of Vancouver’s fashion aesthetic. This understated elegance exudes confidence and sophistication, embracing a less-is-more approach that stands the test of time. From casual-chic ensembles for the city’s laid-back lifestyle to formal attire that exudes refined grace, Vancouverites effortlessly blend comfort and style to create a fashion identity that is uniquely their own.
Redefining Beauty Standards
Vancouver’s timeless style goes beyond fashion; it encompasses a broader view of beauty. The city embraces inclusivity and challenges conventional beauty standards, celebrating diversity in age, body shape, and ethnicity. Fashion events and campaigns in Vancouver often feature models of different backgrounds and sizes, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance. By challenging the notion of a one-size-fits-all ideal, Vancouver’s fashion scene empowers individuals to express their personal style authentically and confidently.
Vancouver’s timeless style is a testament to the city’s vibrant culture, stunning natural surroundings, and commitment to sustainability. It is a fashion landscape that embraces individuality, cultural fusion, and effortless elegance. With a deep appreciation for nature and a dedication to slow fashion principles, Vancouverites have created a fashion identity that transcends fleeting trends and fosters a sense of lasting beauty. By celebrating diversity and redefining beauty standards, Vancouver’s fashion community has positioned itself as a global leader in timeless style, inspiring others to embrace their individuality and seek beauty beyond passing fads.


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Registration for D181’s Early Childhood Education/Preschool program at Oak School began Tuesday, Jan. 22. Click here for more information.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration: Feb. 14-15, 20
Registration for kindergarten and new students opens online Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14 and 15. There will also be in-person evening registration available at the District Administration Office, 115 W. 55th St., from 5:70 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. More information is available here.
Current Student Registration: April 8
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So I started this blog over a year ago and never kept it up. After some fresh encouragement from friends, I am going to try this blogging thing again. It’ll be a hodge-podge of things I fancy – pretty interiors, great diy projects, fun things to do with kids… basically anything that I find interesting. I hope you find it interesting too!
Today I’m sharing the Valentines that my boys made (with a little help from me!). If you haven’t already made yours yet, there’s still time to do these super simple Valentines.
Hank will be four years old at the end of this month, so he was able to do the majority of his Valentines by himself, with me acting as the director and occasional helper. This sweet little boy has been a bit train-obsessed since he was 18 months old, so we already had a set of train stamps on hand that we’ve used for birthday party activities and general crafting. The set comes with an engine and maybe 8 freight cars with different designs on them. one of them has hearts – perfect for Valentines Day! With an enthusiastic toddler and a few simple materials, here’s the finished product:
What you’ll need:
Paper (or used manila file folders like we did!)
1) Stamp your paper with the train images. This step is way more fun with a toddler! Hank decided he needed to “body-slam” the stamps – he inked the stamp, set it on the paper, then jumped on it with his belly – way. more. fun.
2) Cut around your trains – Hank and I both wielded scissors for this step.
3) Count 20 M&Ms for each Valentine. This was a crucial step for us, because Hank is having a hard time counting to 20 – those teen numbers mess him up!
4) Have your kiddo write his name on the back of each one. Again, this step was fun for Hank and also practice!! He got through just over half one day and we went back and finished the following day.
5) Cut out a rectangle of wax paper, secure sides with tape – you can do this step whilst the toddler is cutting… That’s if you’re super lucky and both your other kids are napping!
6) Fill wax paper packet with M&Ms, fold and seal with tape.
7) Tape wax paper packet to Valentine over the freight car for a very special delivery! NB: I first taped along the top, but found the bag too easily ripped off the card, so a strip of tape across one corner worked better for us and has kept the M&Ms secured so far.
Lots of steps here as we included a lot of activities that Hank is working on at school – cutting, writing, counting… If you needed to do these quickly, though, it’s just stamps and M&Ms!! And if you don’t already have an arsenal of train stamps, draw a simple train.
Hank was super pleased with his creation!
DON’T GO BREAKIN’ MY HEART
Here are the Valentines that little B and I did together… I think they turned out pretty cute!
Bill is not quite two. He helped decorate his Valentines, but I did most of the “work” – again, these are easy, so not too much work!
What you’ll need:
thick paper (we used old file folders, again)
freezer paper (or wax paper, or typing paper would even do)
decorating supplies like glitter, stickers, markers, crayons
1) Cut out a heart for a template (I used the folded edge of a file folder to cut an even heart).
2) Trace hearts on the thick paper you’re using (file folders, again).
3) Let your kiddo decorate the hearts before you cut them out – less mess on your table that way when they go out of the lines. I did encourage Bill to try and put stickers in each heart.
4) Cut out your hearts. I gave Bill his dull kid scissors and he “cut” while I was doing this part.
5) By this point, my kiddo was done with this activity! While he was off doing goodness knows what, I cut strips of freezer paper (used this because I had it and it’s nice and thick), approximately 2″ by 6″… Hank helped me count 10 M&Ms for these babies.
6) Roll up your M&Ms in the paper and tape closed.
7) Use a black marker to draw an arrow on the paper roll.
8) Attach to your heart!
You could also just do the arrows by themselves as a simple and super quick/easy/things-you-already-have-around-the-house Valentine.
So there you go – simple Valentines made with things we had around the house + a bag of M&Ms!
Disclaimer #1: One of the things that I am aiming to do this year is to get better at photography. My husband has agreed to watch all three kiddos while I take a day-long photography class. I will certainly report back here when that class happens! Hopefully, though, you’ll be able to see the difference before I even bring it up 🙂
Disclaimer #2: Any posts older than this one are OLD! To update, we have taken our place off the market and have no plans to move. Also, my boys do now share a room because their baby sister has moved into the nursery!

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Legislators will hold a public hearing in Raleigh about a bill that would pay $50,000 to people who were sterilized against their will.
Some victims are expected to attend the hearing, which will be held Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building. So far, the N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation has identified 132 victims, of whom 118 are still alive.
The compensation bill was found last week in the House and Senate. Victims would receive a tax-free, lump-sum payment of $50,000 with a deadline of Dec. 31, 2015, to file a claim.
From 1929 to 1974, more than 7,600 people in North Carolina were surgically rendered unable to reproduce under state laws and rules that targeted people deemed unfit to be parents. They included epileptics, those considered mentally defective and many who were simply poor.

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RENO, Nev., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- J.J. Henry
's seven-point performance Sunday was enough to eke out a close victory over Alexandre Rocha at the Reno-Tahoe Open.
Henry's total of 43 points through four rounds at Montreux Golf and Country Club was one better than Rocha's 42.
Rocha made it close with three birdies in the last six holes and ended with 9 points in the final round, but couldn't quite match Henry's total under the Modified Stableford scoring system.
Henry collected his second PGA Tour title.
Corralling third place was Andres Romero (6 points in the final round), who ended with a total of 37.
John Mallinger (2 points) claimed sole possession of fourth with 34, while John Daly (5) and Justin Leonard (7) shared fifth place with 33 points.
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MV Agusta will release a very limited series of Dragster RCJuly 8, 2019
The company confirmed that the special version of the Dragster 800 RC Shining Gold will be released in a very limited edition, which will include only one motorcycle. Its specifications will remain unchanged.
The main difference will be the appearance. The motorcycle will get a livery with a gold finish effect, which is achieved by anodizing and applying a transparent coating. Also MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC Shining Gold will receive a finish of carbon fiber and aluminum. The SC Project Reparto Corse exhaust system will be installed.
Included with the bike will go X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon helmet, which also received a gold finish.
The Italian company noted: “This unique model, created for a special buyer, combines the best in the mirror sparkle of metal and the finishing of details.”
- Ducati showed 2020 livery of a motorcycle
- Alfa Romeo C39 will be presented to the public on February 19
- Participation in this series no longer suits us. Aston Martin leaves DTM
- The head of Volkswagen promised to bypass Tesla in the race of the creators of electric cars
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A SHSAT research paper published in the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering.
Hunter College Gender Equity Project
The use of test scores in school admissions has been a contentious issue for decades. In New York City’s elite public high schools, it has been particularly controversial because of disproportionate representation by ethnicity. Underrepresentation of girls has received less attention. This research compared the predictive validity and gender bias of the admissions criterion, the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), with that of seventh grade GPA, a possible additional criterion.
With the city’s focus on improving STEM options for girls, the use of the SHSAT seems a bit hypocritical
Perhaps, but the mayor’s initiative would also give more offers to a particular kind of student — one more likely to earn high GPAs, achieve college readiness on Regents exams, and graduate with top honors.
That type of student is girls.
According to the city’s calculation, girls would receive 62 percent of offers under the new policy — a big leap. Over the past three years, girls received 45 percent of offers; they constitute just 42 percent of the more than 15,000 students enrolled in the eight elite schools, a proportion that has remained essentially unchanged for years.


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Budget: NDA govt spells out 10 commandments for 2030
The NDA government spelt out its long-term vision on 10 key dimensions, “Vision for the Next Decade”.Updated: Feb 02, 2019 14:09 IST
The NDA government spelt out its long-term vision on 10 key dimensions, “Vision for the Next Decade”:
1. Creation of next generation transport infrastructure, railways, seaports, airports, urban transport, gas and electric transmission and inland waterways.
2. Digital India to reach every sector of the economy, every corner of the country.
3. A pollution-free India where people will drive electric vehicles and renewable becoming a major source of energy.
4. Rural industrialisation using digital technologies to generate “massive employment”.
5. Cleaning all rivers.
6. Coastlines to boost blue economy, while efforts in the Sagarmala [a mega port project] programme will be scaled up.
7. A wider space programme so India becomes the launchpad of satellites for the world.
8. Making the country self-sufficient in food and also the key exporter to the world.
9. A “distress-free healthcare” and a functional and comprehensive wellness system for all.
10. Creation of Team India in which employees will work with the elected government, to make India a “Minimum Government Maximum Governance” nation.
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Neocosis by Keston Sutherland (Barque Press £4)
Keston Sutherland's poems polarised Poetry Review readers more dramatically than any others in recent years. In a fast-moving, intelligent, visceral and sensual style, he considered what humanity, love and desire can be or become in a globalised and violently unjust world; the work seemed simultaneously hard-headed and impossibly tender. Sutherland's latest pamphlet, Neocosis (www.barquepress.com), explicitly addresses current events, their actors and their covert and overt effects.
The epigraph, from Pascal Bonitzer, describes 'the polymorphous world of the burlesque, where ... violence is universal and without consequences, there is no guilt'. It describes both the method of neocosis, a slapstick 'anti-mirror' of the neocon revolution, and also the methods of its targets, whose real viciousness is generally disguised in familiar images for family viewing.
Within Sutherland's grotesque cabaret, we encounter many real-life characters, such as Roger Ailes, the genius of Republican-biased television since the Nixon era, now head of Fox; Albert Wohlstetter, advocate of precision bombing and limited nuclear war and Michael Levin, an NYU professor who advocates torture.
Sutherland's poetry is nearer to scratch video than heroic couplets, farcically remixing the conventional metaphors of political discussion, sampling bin Laden and the chatter of Fox-dominated radio frequencies and wrestling self-consciously with his vestigial literary options. It is ferociously complex; he is picking apart those awkward details and ideas that we don't often find in the media. But his poetry's questions - how to write about (and live within) a reality of money, massacre, media ownership, geopolitics and individual impotence - are clear enough. If you want to know what a committed but undogmatic poetry might look like in the era of Gitmo and Abu Ghraib, this is one place to start.


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This week I had a great mail day. The arrival
of my winnings from the Spring Coffee Blog Hop.
A great stamp set from
called "Got Coffee"
that you can find here.
And from Maura I received a wonderful card,
coffee wash tape and a box of sequins.
This of course asked for making a card!
So why not combining the two.
I made a shaker card with Maura's sequins
and images from the Got coffee stamp set.
The background to the card is a piece of scrap paper
embossed with coffee beans and stamped with coffee
rings, Adding some ink to the beans to make them
stand out more.
The little mouse in the cup is stamped twice and
made a 3d image. The cup is covered with glossy
accent. The spoon is coloured with a silver gel pen.
And of course I add my card to the linky party at the
Craftin Dessert Divas linky party
where the theme is Coffee!
I am a happy stamper,
thanks for all the goodies!


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So now, we’re here: in lockdown with no end in sight. It’s been a few weeks, coming up to one month, of staying at home and isolating for many of us. The government mandates and business closures have forced us to stay at home. We’re privileged to be able to do so, while frontline workers toil away tirelessly at the risk of their own health and while others fight to recover.
Admittedly, the first few days were rough for a lot of people. We’ve had to rearrange most of our lives to be inside our respective homes. We tried to figure out the best way to prepare and cope in such an unprecedented crisis in our lives. There was panic and apprehension as we waited with bated breath for news about everything, checking different news channels and constantly refreshing our feeds. Are classes cancelled? What about graduation? Do I still have a job? Are my loved ones alright? When will this end?
Will we be okay?
Most things have remained the same since then and for some of us, we’re beginning to become accustomed to living life in quarantine. But as the streets are quiet and the days seem to blur into one another, our minds can be as loud as ever with anxieties. We feel the fear around us. We worry about tomorrow and what’s to come in the days after. We feel helpless in the situation and debilitated by our emotions. In a sense, it can feel like we’re being stripped of the things that make us ourselves. We can’t be around people and friends. We can’t go out to do our routines or the things we enjoy. We can’t partake in culture outside, only virtually. The things that we’ve planned for, that we’ve worked towards have been postponed. These things that gave us assurance and fulfilment don’t seem to be as reassuring anymore. We’re recognizing the things that we often take for granted.
As dark and dreary as it may feel at the moment, it won’t last forever. Find comfort in the silver linings present in your current situation to keep you going. Hold on to the things that give you hope and joy; it may be your faith, your hobbies, your relationships and your community. Engage with the people accessible to you, whether that’s the family around you or the friends you see on zoom and talk to on the phone. Hope and help is at hand, even if we don’t immediately see it.
Right now, we’re forced to reassess a lot of things: our actions, the lives we live, and what we value as a person. As individualistic as society tells us to be, now we must think and work together for the collective good of everybody. And afterwards, we’ll learn from the experience. We’ll rebuild, celebrate and continue to work together, and it will be glorious.
But until then, we’ll do it from our homes.

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text: The extreme skepticism that Hume’s dangerous dilemma introduces at the end of the first Book of the Treatise is deeply unsettling, in part because it seems to undermine Hume’s commitments to common life and philosophy, but also because Hume seems not to take its sweeping doubts seriously. He refuses to abandon his daily activities and philosophical pursuits, and he offers no clear account of what entitles him to sustain them. This paper explores a variety of tactics for addressing these opposing elements of his thought. The most radical approach has Hume endorse nothing whatsoever in the Treatise, a maneuver that prevents any conflict between his doubts and his commitments from arising, though at a tremendous cost. A more charitable strategy allows Hume to speak with one consistent voice throughout the text by rejecting, repurposing, or restricting either his doubts or his commitments in a way that resolves the tension between them. Yet a third approach takes Hume to advance incompatible and irreconcilable positions but holds that the inconsistency in his thinking is not as destructive as it initially appears. None of the most promising ways of developing these proposals eliminates or satisfactorily eases the conflict in Hume’s work, and the enormous obstacles that they face give us little reason to hope for something better.


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Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S21 series as early as January next year and now we get some interesting details for the next flagship trio.
He makes no mention or reference to the new Samsung Galaxy Note device. There are many devices already in the Galaxy M series, including the Galaxy M21, M31, M31 Prime and more. In Samsung's mobile branding nomenclature, the M series stands below the A which stands below the S, so all of these changes aren't surprises.
Labeled as SM-G996U, the Galaxy S21 Plus can be seen with an 1120 single-core test score and a 3319 multi-core test score. But so far the S21 family looks like a case of evolution rather than revolution, with noteworthy upgrades to the camera system of the S21 Ultra, but little else to write home about. It is rumored that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will also support Samsung's stylus.
The design of the Galaxy S21 phones is said to line up with those CAD renders that leaked a month ago. Besides, the benchmark results of the Exynos variant is two months old.
In terms of the tech specs, both the smartphones are expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.71-inch HD+ display, and a 3500mAh internal battery.
The battery capacity of all three devices in the Galaxy S21 series will remain similar to the Galaxy S20 series. The Samsung Galaxy M51 is priced starting at Rs.24999 for the base model and comes in different variants. On the other hand, S21 and S21 Plus would have a 12MP main lens, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra wide lens. The Galaxy S21 Ultra, however, will feature an improved 108-megapixel sensor (Gen 2), paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and will feature two telephoto sensors - a 3X telephoto, and a 10X "super" telephoto lens. The front is flat and the rear has a square camera module. It was reported that Samsung, which released the One UI 3.0 Beta update for Galaxy Z Flip 5G yesterday, abruptly withdrawn this update.


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Haley* was first diagnosed with depression at the age of 19. For much of her life, her mental health issues went untreated. Immediately after the birth of her first child, Haley was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. She underwent a variety of treatments with mixed results. By the time her first son was about two years […]
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Young Brimington woman to skydive to raise awareness of mental health
A young Brimington woman is to jump out of a plane to raise vital funds for a mental health charity.
Rhianne Knightley, 21, who has suffered with her own mental health, is to complete a skydive next month for MIND during Mental Health Awareness Week.
The inspirational woman has bravely battled severe anxiety, panic attacks and emetophobia – an extreme fear of vomiting – since the age of seven.
She said: “Turning 20, I had a lot more responsibilities that weighed down on me more than they should have and my mental health continued to deteriorate. I had absolutely no enjoyment in life. I constantly longed to be as truly happy as other people were and to be able to go on holiday, visit friends, walk my dogs and 100 per cent enjoy the amazing times I was having.
“I got tired of worrying and trying to escape from things that more than likely were never going to happen. I would go to the cinema and restaurants and would completely panic if I wasn’t near the exit and would be planning in my mind how to escape the whole time.”
Rhianne said that she decided ‘enough was enough’ and that she did not want to be feeling like this as her 21st birthday was approaching.
“I managed to speak out after struggling for so long and it felt like such a relief,” she said. “From there I had support from colleagues, doctors, nurses, counsellors, psychotherapists – you name it. I couldn’t thank them enough and without that I would not be the person I am today.”
Since speaking out she has visited Thailand – a place she says she would never have been able to go to because of her fears.
She added that she wants to prove how far she has come and raise as much money as possible for MIND from the skydive on May 19.
“I want to raise the awareness of mental health and the misconceptions that people have about it,” she said.
n If you would like to make a donation, visit Rhianne’s fundraising page at www.gofundme.com/Skydive4MHA.