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This series of eleven books designed for older learners aims to equip students with essential math skills expected of all high school students, but not preparatory for college entry. The first and second books cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percents, targeting skills typically taught in grades 5 through 7. The third and fourth books cover algebra and geometry respectively. Book 5 teaches graphs, tables, schedules, and maps. Book 6 concentrates on word problems, applying all previously learned math skills. Book 7 is entitled Problem Solving and Test-Taking Strategies. Book 8, Analyzing Data, works on analysis, creation, and interpretation of charts and graphs plus some work with probability and statistics.
Other unnumbered books in the series cover consumer math, calculators, and general math review (titled Number Power Consumer Math, Number Power: Calculator Power, and Number Power Review respectively). Number Power Review serves as a condensed review resource covering whole numbers through finding solutions to equations.
Each workbook is self-contained, including both instruction and practice, with answers in the back.
Yet another Number Power series, Number Power TABE, consists of four books that review math skills from about second grade level through high school in a more-condensed fashion, correlating directly to standardized tests. The Introductory book covers skills typically taught up through third grade. The second book, Intermediate 1, covers grades 3 - 7. The third book, Intermediate 2, covers grades 6 - 8, and the fourth book, Advanced, covers grades 8-12.


Pellicano Victim Will Fight Early Jail Release
Anita Busch, tormented with a dead fish a decade ago, breaks her silence on the P.I.'s bail request and raises new questions about Hollywood's most infamous wiretap case.
On June 20, 2002 -- exactly 10 years ago this week -- journalist Anita Busch discovered a dead fish with a red rose in its mouth and a note on the cracked windshield of her Audi: "Stop." The threat, and Busch's complaints to Los Angeles police, began the Hollywood legal odyssey known as the Pellicano scandal, which ensnared everyone from power brokers Michael Ovitz and Brad Grey to actor Steven Seagal, culminating in the 2008 sentencing of private investigator Anthony Pellicano and others to 15 years in prison for possession of firearms, wiretapping and racketeering.
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I hope this year holds in store, all you deserve and more!
This is neat! Check out your Chinese horoscope for the year:
http://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/your-special-lunar-new-year-horoscope-is-here-1.3954023 the CBC is one of my favourite websites. BTW ;)
I found mine incredibly accurate! Especially the winner of the HIGHEST calibre!
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'Angelina Jolie effect' leads to more cancer testing
When Angelina Jolie speaks, people listen.
And when Jolie announced in May 2013 she underwent a double mastectomy after genetic testing revealed she was at heightened risk for breast cancer, women took notice and themselves sought their own testing to determine their risks, a recent British study showed.
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The study, published by the journal Breast Cancer Research, followed 21 genetic testing centers in the United Kingdom and found referrals rates were 2.5 times higher in June and July 2013 compared to the same months in the previous year. British women sought testing at double the rate through October 2013.
The study dubbed it the "Angelina Jolie-effect," saying the actress's glamorous image and relationship with Brad Pitt may give her more weight with women than other celebrities.
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"This may have lessened patients' fears about a loss of sexual identity post preventative surgery and encouraged those who had not previously engaged with health services to consider genetic testing," the University of Manchester study showed.
Genetic testing commonly looks at BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 mutations, but other gene mutations have been associated with breast and ovarian cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute.
BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 are genes that produce proteins that suppress tumors by helping to repair damaged DNA. Certain inherited mutations to these genes increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
The National Cancer Institute estimates BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 mutations account for 20 to 25 percent of hereditary breast cancers, about 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancers and about 15 percent of ovarian cancers.
Genetic testing might not be the answer for everyone, but counseling can help women decide what's best for themselves and their families, said Michelle Lyons, a licensed genetic counselor at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center in Toms River. The hospital rolled out its Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Program in September.
The program had 15 patients before it started, Lyons said.
The risk evaluation program is intended to identify women most at risk for breast and ovarian cancers and develop personalized medical management plans aimed at preventing the disease. The program includes a risk assessment done before testing that looks at women's family history of cancer, the women's medical history and lifestyle choices that might impact their cancer risks.
Most cancers are sporadic, but a small percentage are linked to genetic mutations, Lyons said.
There are concerns about genetic testing, including the impacts the results might have on other family members and potential for increased costs of life, disability or long-term care insurance, Lyons said. Federal legislation approved in 2008 prohibits discrimination for employment and health insurance based on genetic results.
Yet, "the advantage is they give women options so they might not have to go through cancer," Lyons said.
For others, genetic testing can bring reassurance and relief that their worries about cancer if the testing shows no genetic mutation.
And for yet another group of women, the risk analysis done before genetic testing might show the risk is so low that testing might not be appropriate, Lyons said.
"It gets complicated, which makes it especially important for patients to have genetic counseling to make a decision," she said.
Susanne Cervenka: 732-643-4229; firstname.lastname@example.org.
Want more information on genetic testing? The Cancer Risk Evaluation Program is available at 732-557-2154.

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Before your kids go trick or treating you are probably going to want to fill them up with some healthy food, so they don’t eat all their candy in one night. King Soopers Registered Dietitian Christina Rebellon showed us some spooky but healthy treats to help your kids to stay energized while they are out.
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
1.5 cups of 2% milk
2/3 cup pumpkin puree ( fresh or canned)
1 t cornstarch
2 cups pasta shells rotini or spirals
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 leaves curly leaf kale, torn into bite size pieces
Salt and garlic powder to taste.
- Bring a water in a medium sauce pan to boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch with half the milk until all lumps are dissolved.
- Add to pan over medium heat. Add in cheese, pumpkin, and the rest of the milk.
- Mix in drained pasta to cheese sauce. Add more milk as needed.
3 large carrots, sliced on a bias (witch finger nails)
1 small daikon radish, sliced ¼ inch thin (ghouls)
2 cups shredded purple cabbage (Medusa’s hair)
1 avocado, cubed (toad brains)
Dressing of choice
Use a large straw to poke holes in the daikon to resemble eyes and a mouth. Combine all ingredients in large bowl with dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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A ten-kilometer railway tunnel has been completed in southeast China's Fujian Province for a new bullet train service that will be put into operation in 2008.
The railway runs beneath the Jimian Mountain inside the county of Lianjiang.
"The Jimian Mountain Tunnel is one of the 53 tunnels required to be completed for the construction of a railway connecting Wenzhou, a port city in east China's Zhejiang Province, and Fuzhou, capital of Fujian," said Zhang Zongyan, chairman of the board of China Railways No. 12 Bureau Group Corp.
According to Zhang, 76 percent of the 300-km-long Wenzhou-Fuzhou railway is inside Fujian Province, and so far, 80 percent of the tunnels for the railway have been completed.
It is expected that the Wenzhou-Fuzhou railway will be finished and put into service in June 2009, eight months ahead of schedule. Construction began in December 2005.
Currently, there is no railway service between Wenzhou and Fuzhou. It takes about six hours for a single journey between the two cities by bus. But when the projected railway is completed and put into service, a single journey between the two cities by train will only take about two hours at most, according to Zhang.
(Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2007)


Storm Large could give high school students a great lecture.
The singer struggled with mental illness, drug use, homelessness, her sexuality and more, as she details in her memoir “Crazy Enough.” But her visit to Indian Creek Upper School on Monday was the opposite of a lecture.
Instead, the Pink Martini lead singer sat down with Jimmy Monack’s Advanced Placement Language class and simply had a conversation.
Large is one of Monack’s yearly “enigmas.” These are usually his favorite musicians — Mike Patton, Andy Partridge and Prince to name a few — whose works he can have the class dissect before delving into more tedious readings like Walt Whitman or Henry David Thoreau.
One of those exercises in January was to write a letter to Large detailing what they admired about her and her work and asking for advice. After receiving those letters and learning her gig was canceled in Maryland this week, Large stopped by to respond in person.
Instead of warning the teens about the dangers of sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, she gave them a lesson on being their most authentic selves.
As juniors Reese Fortier and Kendyl Underwood interviewed Large and moderated her discussion with the class in the school’s auditorium, Large told them about insecurities she struggled with growing up and how they led her to find her voice.
“I could always sing but never thought it mattered,” Large told the class.
“I wasn’t skinny. I wasn’t pretty. I wasn’t cool. I didn’t have any hookups anywhere. I was just really lonely. So when I realized I could sing and an entire club of people went bananas at the one song I did, I realized I could get free beer, I can have friends, something to do, people will clap and be like, ‘I love you!’ Who doesn’t want that? Sadly, it sounds so shallow but it’s that simple.”
Large sang with heavy rock and punk bands in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but after picking up gigs as a “ghost singer” imitating famous artists of other genres for demos, she began to branch out with her voice. This led her to be a contestant on the television show “Rock Star: Supernova” and join the multi-genre orchestra group Pink Martini as a lead singer.
“I would scream and I would yell and I would try to sound hard like my punk rock heroes, and I could do it, but I always had this big, bawdy theater voice also,” Large said. “I started performing differently as I got older and started trusting my natural voice and writing to that voice. I found that it was not only good for my voice in general but it was fun. It was easier to tell a story with my ballad voice than with my badass voice.”
In the 90 minutes they spent together, the lines between grown-up and teenager blurred. Large talked to the students as if they were adults, not censoring any of her stories or her language. An interview between a class and a rock star became a discussion among friends.
She told them about growing up with a mentally ill mother, watching a friend die of cancer, running away and becoming homeless. She broke out her ukulele and performed a duet of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” with junior Lena Warner. She asked about their hopes and fears for the future and listened to the students talk about what it’s like to be on the cusp of adulthood in today’s world.
She didn’t pander to them, even when it could have been easy to. Large turned the simple question asking what it’s like to be a woman in the music industry into a lesson on complex feminism.
“Full disclosure: I have fake boobs,” she told the class. “Well, they’re not fake, they’re mine. But they’re standing on little waterbeds so they can see better.”
Large told the class she gets criticized by fans for changing her look in a way they think panders to the male gaze.
“I don’t see myself as part of the problem necessarily because I am representing myself as I want. And I will fight for anyone’s rights to represent themselves,” Large said. “Whether I’m playing into some harmful norm, I don’t know … If I’m not hurting you and I’m using whatever I have to promote the common good, then suck it.”
With prompting from her teacher, junior Zara DuBoyce talked to Large about distinguishing hurtful criticism from constructive criticism as a dancer, but didn’t ask the other question from her letter to Large: “I was wondering if you had advice for teenagers who are trying to accept themselves? I believe this is a question that all teens secretly ask themselves.”
Julia Mead asked a similar question in her letter: “How did you manage to deal with the stress of your teen years?”
After Large’s visit, Mead said she left feeling like if Large could succeed, she could, too.
“She had a really rough childhood, but she ended up here talking to us about what it was like. She made it really far in life despite what happened,” Mead said.
Mead said she looks forward to analyzing more of Large’s work in class.
“We’ve been doing it for so long, I think we all feel attached to her in some way,” Mead said.
DuBoyce said she left school that day feeling more confident. She plans to look for more of the answers to her questions in Large’s book.
“It seemed like it’s a constant struggle to try and accept yourself. You just have to trust yourself and find yourself and eventually you’ll be content with yourself,” DuBoyce said. “She was successful because she was content with her music career and her journey. I feel like that’s what it’s about. Finding what you’re meant to do.”


Sanger teen arrested on robbery, attempted murder charges
SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 17-year-old boy is in jail on attempted murder and armed robbery charges. Another suspect is still on the run.
Sanger Police say the teen is responsible for attacking 56-year-old Saul Ramirez. They say Ramirez was robbed, stabbed, and left for dead.
Police say the 17-year-old also had an accomplice, who they are still looking for. The police chief said the pair may be responsible for several other crimes.
"A gentleman was robbed of cash by two suspects, one of them produced a hand gun. So our investigators continue to work this case based on possible leads," said Silver Rodriguez, Sanger Police Chief.
Both attacks happened just a few block from each other, and just down the street from the police station. Investigators collected evidence during two warrant searches. Police say another arrest could happen soon.
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As part of the Museums At Night Weekend, which takes place on the weekend of May 15 to May 17, Burton museum, Bideford, will be letting parents and children create their own spotlights with torches to uncover some of the museum’s mysteries.
It’s a bring-your-own torch affair, which will be decorated on personalised before groups are led around the gallery and museum to explore its secrets.
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The PS3 allows is compatible with certain third party controllers. One of these is the Big Ben controller. This short article will explain how to connect your Big Ben controller to a PS3 and what to do if the buttons are not working.
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Inspired by Latin food traditions, this light and refreshing ale is brewed with sea salt and Summit hops to impart a savory yet citrusy flavor. Fresh avocado and lime juice along with red chile were added for extra complexity and a spicy finish. Perfect for pairing with corn chips and tamales!
STYLE: GOLDEN ALE BREWED WITH AVOCADO, SEA SALT, AND RED CHILE
FLAVOR PROFILE: LIGHT, CITRUS, SPICE


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What's new in IBD management
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease of multifactorial etiology that primarily affects the colonic mucosa. The disease progresses over time, and clinical management guidelines should reflect its dynamic nature. There is limited evidence supporting UC management in specific clinical situations, thus precluding an evidence-based approach.
- Anaemia (AN) is frequently associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and can negatively influence the quality of life of patients.

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The Real Madrid comes from having a dream season hand in hand with Carlo Ancelotti. It is that beyond comfortably winning the Spanish league, the meringues They managed to win the Champions League final after beating Liverpool and thus achieved their 14th title in the highest club football tournament in Europe.
After the vacation break, the soccer players from the professional team began work in the center of Valdebebas and they did it with some physical tasks at the hands of a particular system in charge of Antonio Pintus, the team coach. In the training plan, the PF used a revolutionary method, something he had already chosen a year ago.
In different publications made by the White House in their social networks, different soccer players could be seen using a system connected with hypoxia masks. “It is not a hypoxia training, it is a test to get to know the aerobic, anaerobic thresholds and the motor power, at the moment, of the players”, explained Pintus.
“The mask has to work to channel oxygen and carbohydrates. The percentage of one and the other allows us to know the conditions of the players”added the Italian physical trainer.
The system allows to recognize in which physical state are the soccer players
“The results serve to individualize the direction of the team’s work. We always do a long run aerobic base and then look for a shorter and faster run. With these tests I can see if the footballers still need low-intensity base running work or if I can get more intense training”, explained Ancelotti’s collaborator.
Facing this scenario, the essential purpose of masks is to reduce the level of oxygen intake. At work, the player’s body is subjected to a simulated altitude controlled by his technology, which allows him to analyze his physical condition. Furthermore, the method makes it possible to measure oxygen expenditure and, in this way, analyze the footballer’s individual metabolism in order to adjust it to a diet according to each protagonist.
During the first week of practice, Ancelotti and his technical staff carried out a base of physical work for the players and it is expected that only this Sunday the players will be able to do exercises with the ball. Next Tuesday, the team will leave Madrid and take a flight to the United States to continue with their preparation for the start of the official competition.
The tour will include three friendlies. The first, Sunday 24, will be the classic against Barcelona of Xavi Hernández in the city of Las Vegas. The second will be against America, from Mexicoon July 27 in San Francisco and the last confrontation will be played in Los Angeles against the Juventus, on July 31. The debut for the defending champions of La Liga will be on August 14 against Almería.
Melissa Galbraith is the World News reporter for Globe Live Media. She covers all the major events happening around the World. From Europe to Americas, from Asia to Antarctica, Melissa covers it all. Never miss another Major World Event by bookmarking her author page right here.

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Disadvantages of Keeping Your Aging Loved One at Home
You may find it challenging to decide what kind of care your loved one needs. At some point, you have probably thought about if they need the kind of care only professionals can give, even though they will be away from their family. In contrast, can you bear to keep them at home in spite of the stress and trouble that would bring? Before making the decision, you should know what issues you may face if you keep your loved one at home.
Emotional and Physical Stress
Many caregivers are suffering due to their health condition caused by caregiving. Taking care of someone with chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer's or dementia, may cause a lot of emotional stress. Caregiving can also affect the caregiver's physical condition, especially when the duties include lifting and helping with mobility.
Lack of Sleep
The family caregiver often suffers from a lack of sleep, especially when the loved one's sleep-wake cycle is mixed up. Sleep deprivation can be a significant challenge for the caregiver who feels the strain of being burned from both ends.
Most of the time, caregivers do not much time for themselves because caregiving takes up so much of their time. They cannot longer maintain their social connections outside of their home, and they cannot attend to their personal needs. And this causes them to be at high risk of depression.
Trouble in Managing Their Time
Caregivers spend most of their time on caregiving duties, making them have less time for themselves and other family members. They often sacrifice the things they enjoy, such as vacations or hobbies. Sometimes, they have difficult times balancing their work schedules around caregiving.
Do Not Have Privacy
A family caregiver may feel that they do not have privacy in the home while caring for their loved ones. It isn't easy to mark out a limit to get away from constant interactions.
Most family caregivers are unpaid, making them feel some financial strain, especially when they have to quit their paying job to take care of their loved ones. The longer the caregiver provides care, the more they feel financial stress.
Many caregivers feel guilty when they feel they cannot provide the best care for their loved ones. And they feel ashamed to ask for help from others because they feel they have to be fully responsible for all the caregiving duties, and asking for help is a sign of weakness for them.
If you do not want to suffer from these issues, you may consider getting a caregiver to provide the care that your loved one needs. You may contact a caregiver agency in Boston to help you look for the best caregiver for your senior family member.

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If you’ve been reading my blog articles for any length of time, by now you know where I stand on essential oils. I think they are incredible extracts of nature, but at the same time need to be treated with respect. In this article you’ll read about how using essential oils irresponsibly can burn you.
Some Constituents in Essential Oils Can Cause Chemical Burns
For all of their wonderful characteristics and abilities, the bottom line is essential oils are derived from plant matter and can be toxic in certain situations. Treat them with respect and observe precautions, and you will be fine.
A very popular essential oil is cinnamon, three varieties of which exist: cinnamon bark and cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum or verum), and cinnamon cassia (Cinnamomum cassia). In fact, most of the ground cinnamon herb and cinnamon sticks sold in grocery stores is actually cassia, not the zeylanicum or verum species. (1)
Cinnamon leaf and bark essential oils are known for their pleasant aroma as well as warming, stimulating and energizing qualities. Really, this spice needs little introduction. Cinnamon essential oil is also a very powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antiseptic agent. In fact, cinnamon is an ingredient in the Young Living Thieves® oil blend.
Kyriel Rook recalls an incident in the past where she received second-degree chemical burns from concentrated cinnamon essential oil, most likely cinnamon bark. She had accidentally spilled a few drops on her hand, then wiped that hand across her face. Within the next few seconds, the redness spread upward from the point of contact until it almost reached her eyes. (2) In this blog, we’ll learn what chemical constituents were responsible for her burns.
There are important precautions you need to observe when working with the cinnamon types of oils. As you know, I am pretty adamant about diluting any essential oil prior to applying it to the skin. Any ethical aromatherapist would give you the same advice. The thing is, each essential oil has a unique combination of chemical constituents, which give the oil its character. The dilution guidelines are just that – guidelines. There are sometimes exceptions to the rules.
Generally speaking, two percent dilution is typically considered safe for adult aromatherapy for a wide variety of essential oils. For children and the elderly, one percent dilution is more appropriate. Going above two percent dilution is appropriate for local applications and treating acute conditions for a brief period of time.
If six drops of essential oil per ounce (30 ml) of carrier oil is one percent dilution, then 0.6 percent works out to 3.6 drops per ounce (6 x 0.6), which works out to two drops per half-ounce (15 ml) of carrier oil, or two drops per tablespoon.
For cinnamon bark, however, Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of a scant 0.07%. (4)
This equates to 0.42 drops per ounce of carrier oil (6 x 0.07 = 0.42). Therefore, two drops of cinnamon bark per five ounces of carrier oil is approximately equal to 0.07% dilution. For reference, a cup is eight ounces. Four drops of essential oil in slightly more than a cup of carrier oil is an extremely low percentage. Going back to the story above, let’s say that Kyriel spilled five drops of cinnamon bark oil on her hand. In order to dilute that particular essential oil to a safe 0.07 percent concentration, she would have had to use around 12 ounces of carrier oil, a whole 1.5 cups. That’s a lot of vegetable oil.
Here is a link to an essential oil dilution calculator. It’s convenient and easy-to-use.
Let’s talk about why cinnamon essential oil needs to be diluted so much. The two most prominent chemical compounds in cinnamon bark oil are: Cinnamic aldehyde (cinnamaldehyde), which is a phenylpropanoid aldehyde, and Eugenol, which is a phenylpropanoid phenolic ether. (5), (6), (7)
Cinnamon bark essential oil is about 90% cinnamaldehyde. Concentrated cinnamaldehyde is a dermal (skin) irritant, and the chemical is toxic in large doses. (8)
Cinnamon leaf oil’s two main constituents are Eugenol and Eugenyl acetate. (9) These two are less irritating than cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamon bark oil has a greater concentration of cinnamaldehyde than eugenol.
Cinnamon bark oil is considered to be the greater skin irritant as its chemical components make it a dermal toxin; cinnamon leaf oil, although relatively non-toxic, could produce a reaction due to some presence of the cinnamaldehyde in the oil. (10)
Eugenol and eugenyl acetate are considered mildly irritating and sensitizing to the skin (dermis) and mucous membranes. Interestingly, the presence of eugenol has been found to mitigate sensitization to cinnamaldehyde. (11) This is possibly one of the reasons why cinnamon leaf oil is less irritating in general compared to cinnamon bark. Cinnamon leaf contains approximately 0.6 to 1.1 percent cinnamaldehyde and 69 to 87 percent eugenol, whereas cinnamon bark, cassia bark, and cassia leaf contain anywhere from 63 to as much as 90 percent cinnamaldehyde. (12)
You probably remember the “cinnamon challenge” from a few years ago. Teenagers were snorting cinnamon powder and video recording their antics with the spice. The physical reactions to inhaling the cinnamon were not exactly pleasant. It’s quite possible that the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and throat of these young people were being irritated by the presence of cinnamaldehyde.
Another “hot” essential oil is Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata). It’s not quite as irritating as cinnamon bark or cassia, but precautions need to be taken still. The chief chemical components in clove bud oil are Eugenol, B-Caryophyllene, a-Caryophyllene and Eugenyl acetate. Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum dilution of 0.5 percent. (13)
Alpha and Beta-Caryophyllene belong to a class of chemicals called sesquiterpenoid alkenes. B-Caryophyllene is somewhat sensitizing to the skin, potentially causing dermal irritation or contact dermatitis. Eugenol is the main constituent, present between 73 and 97 percent of the oil, with B-Caryophyllene being the second most prominent constituent between 0.6 and 12.4 percent. (14) For this reason, the presence of eugenol is of greater concern.
Tisserand and Young indicate that when using clove bud essential oil, there is a moderate risk for mucous membrane irritation, inhibition of blood clotting and potential drug interaction hazards. They also do not recommend the use of clove bud in children under two. (15)
The woman I mentioned in a previous paragraph, Kyriel Rook, says, “Please don’t spill clove oil on your skin. Your whole forearm will go numb. I dilute one drop in a cup of water to dull the pain of a toothache.” (16) Why exactly does this happen? The aromatic clove contains eugenol, which is often used as an analgesic and antiseptic in a variety of dental health applications. (17)
Oregano essential oil, Oreganum vulgare, is a particularly strong and pungent oil. We’ve all at some point put the oregano herb on pasta or pizza. As a dried herb, this is fine. The essential oil contains Carvacrol, p-Cymene, Gamma-Terpinene, and Thymol. (18) Carvacrol is the most prominent constituent, present at a concentration from 61 to 83 percent of the oil. The remaining components are present at concentrations below 10 percent. Carvacrol is a substituted phenol, like eugenol, so it is potentially corrosive to tissue. Oregano essential oil can be irritating to individuals who have dermatitis or who are allergic to carvacrol and/or thymol. (19)
Tisserand and Young warn that Oregano essential oil is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is a moderate risk for mucous membrane irritation. Oregano may inhibit blood clotting and pose a drug interaction hazard. There is a moderate risk of skin sensitization, and Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum dilution of 1.1%. They advise not to use topically on children age two or younger or for those with damaged or sensitive skin. (20)
I want to make an important distinction: people seem to think oil of oregano and oregano essential oil are interchangeable. The two are not the same thing. Oil of oregano is basically olive oil (or another oil) infused with oregano herb. In other words, herbal cooking oil. It’s fine to ingest and use in cooking. On the other hand, oregano essential oil is made from the steam distilled oregano herb, and as such, is highly concentrated. If you put oregano essential oil in whatever it is you happen to be cooking, my concern is that the heat would destroy the essential oil molecules and render the oil ineffective. But then again, I assume folks are only doing this to add flavor to the food, and aren’t concerned with aromatherapeutic properties. I still think using an herbal-infused vegetable oil is the way to go.
In 2014, Dr. Oz featured an episode on his show where he talked about “oregano oil” being “nature’s powerful antibiotic.” Dr. Oz was talking about oregano essential oil, but he mistakenly referred to it as oil of oregano. In his video, he says you can make oregano hand sanitizer by “combining 10 drops of oregano oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil.” (21) Since Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of 1.1 percent dilution, 10 drops per two tablespoons is approximately equal to 1.67 percent, which is well over the recommended limit. To dilute the oregano essential oil at or below 1.1 percent would amount to using no more than 6 drops of the essential oil in an ounce (two tablespoons) of carrier oil.
Another piece of advice from Dr. Oz is to “Try adding a drop or two of oil of oregano on your toothbrush with or without toothpaste.” Again, assuming he was referring to oregano essential oil, this is not a good idea. The gums and lining of the mouth are mucous membranes and are susceptible to irritation. Oregano essential oil may smell good, but the stuff is gnarly, in my opinion. I’ll take a pass.
I’ll add that oregano is a very effective antiseptic, but in my opinion, not very skin-friendly. I would recommend tea tree essential oil over oregano as it is less irritating, yet still a potent antibiotic.
Next is Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus / Cymbopogon flexuosus). This particular essential oil smells similar to lemon but is not a member of the citrus family.
The major constituents of lemongrass essential oil are Geranial, Neral, Geranyl acetate and Geraniol. Geranial and Neral are aldehydes, Geraniol is an alcohol, and Geranyl acetate is an ester. Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum dilution of 0.7 percent for lemongrass in order to avoid skin sensitization. This oil is not recommended for children under the age of two, or for individuals with sensitive or damaged skin. (22) (23)
Lemongrass is recommended for acne, athlete’s foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, etc. As long as the oil is diluted at or below 0.7 percent (4 drops per ounce of carrier), this is fine.
In a previous blog article, I talk about a reaction I had to lemongrass. It’s strong stuff. You don’t want to get any of it on your skin undiluted. If you do, you’ll want to remove the essential oil with a carrier oil, preferably. Water will not help because essential oils are hydrophobic; they do not dissolve in water. If you have no carrier oils in your immediate possession, you could use liquid soap or another fatty substance such as milk or coffee creamer to remove the essential oil.
Photosensitivity – Another Type of Burn
Many people who use essential oils topically are unaware of a different type of burn – photosensitivity, also known as phototoxicity. A number of citrus and other oils can cause photosensitivity, that is, increased susceptibility to sunburn, for as long as 24 hours after application. Below is a list of photosensitizing essential oils:
- Angelica & Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica)
- Bergamot (Citrus bergamia, Citrus aurantium, Citrus aurantium var. bergamia)
- Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi)
- Lemon (cold-pressed) (Citrus x limon, Citrus limonum)
- Lime (cold-pressed) (Citrus x aurantifolia, Citrus x latifolia, Citrus medica)
- Orange (cold-pressed) (Citrus sinensis)
- Wild (Bitter) Orange (Citrus x aurantium, Citrus aurantium var. amara)
- Mandarin Leaf (Citrus reticulata, Citrus nobilis)
These oils are photosensitizers due to the presence of a class of chemicals known as Furanocoumarins. Bergamot contains the furanocoumarin bergapten, a dominant photosensitizer, that can cause severe reactions. Whenever possible, buy Bergamot that is Bergaptene-free, or FCF (furanocoumarin-free). (24) (25) (26)
Citrus oils that are steam distilled instead of cold pressed, are non-phototoxic. This is because the furanocoumarins are substantially reduced by the fractional distillation process, due to their low volatility. In other words, steam distillation does not carry the furanocoumarins out of the raw plant material, unlike cold pressing. Bergaptene-free or FCF Bergamot is a prime example. (27)
Essential oils, when treated with respect and guidelines are observed, are a great compliment to existing health practices. The information and anecdotes above are not intended as scare tactics, but rather to educate and inform essential oil consumers of potential risks.
For more safety information, aromatherapist Emily Carpenter has a webpage of answers to common essential oil safety questions. Check it out here. She also hosts a page that describes various essential oil injuries. Definitely worth a look.
Do you have any questions or concerns about the information I’ve presented here? See something you feel might be inaccurate? Want to share stories about adverse reactions you may have had in the past? I welcome your comments in the form below.
And to get your virtual hands on a copy of my FREE ebook “Essential Oils Made Easy,” head over to www.boldaromatherapy.com and subscribe.
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(1), (3), (4), (6), (9) Cinnamon Essential Oil
(5) Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers. Jade Shutes, Christina Weaver. 2008. p. 336.
(7), (11), (12) Essential Oil Safety, Second Edition. Robert Tisserand, Rodney Young. 2014. pp. 248-250, 527-531, 556-561.
(13), (15) Clove Bud Essential Oil Profile
(14) Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young. pp. 254-256, 520-521, 556-558.
(18), (20) Oregano Essential Oil Profile
(19) Tisserand and Young. pp. 375-376, 517-518.
(21) Oil of Oregano Guide
(23) Tisserand and Young. pp. 334-335, 564-568.
(27) Tisserand and Young. pp. 84-85.

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Comfortable double room in an attractive period apartment in the historic heart of Barcelona. A fab central location between El Born & Barceloneta, and a short hop to beaches, museums, shops, restaurants, and bars. Stroll to all major attractions!
Our apartment is situated in the epicentre of the Ciutat Vella, and benefits from a stellar location between trendy El Born (great bars, restaurants & shopping) and Barceloneta, the seaside district of the city. A revered restaurant for paella/seafood, 7 Portes, is downstairs.
Within minutes you can walk to the beach, marina, Picasso Museum, Cathedral, La Rambla, and the beautiful Ciutadella Park. Arrival and travel is very easy - the area has great transport links. Barcelona’s most beautiful train station França is just a short walk down our street. Two metro stations are 5 mins away.
The apartment is large with original features, dating to 1836, and has views across to La Llotja, home to the city’s age-old stock exchange, which also houses the Reial Acadèmia (Barcelona’s first art school, where the likes of Picasso, Gaudí, and Miró trained). We’re on the third floor, so from the living room you have views to Montjuïc castle, La Rambla, Pla de Palau and beyond. The building is renowned and was built by the richest man in Catalonia at the time - something you can read about in most guides!
Your spacious double bedroom sleeps two, has a juliet balcony, and has access to its own private bathroom with shower.
You are welcome to use the kitchen to cook, eat and store food and use the washing machine and drying area. There is also a secure, high speed wifi internet connection for your use.
Ewan and I, your hosts, look forward to welcoming you to a home from home. We're true Barcelona enthusiasts and if you crave local knowledge about what's going on, dream of staying in a charming home with lots of history or just want to put your bags down, relax and enjoy the city, we can oblige.
We are - a radio professional and marketing freelancer in our early 30s, with a passion for good food, travel and all kinds of culture. The apartment is split for us and our guests with a shared kitchen and a grand salon.
Upon arrival, we provide maps and guides so you know what's happening in the city while you are here and how to find your way around. We pride ourselves on being able to gauge our guests' preference, and whether you would like a drink and a catch up at the end of your day or would prefer your privacy, that's ok with us!
- You will receive a set of house keys so you can come and go as you please, to be returned on day of checkout.
- All sheets and towels are provided for your use.
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Thank you Kyra&Ewan and looking forward to sharing some great Cava in the very near future:)
Sonia & Laszlo are a great couple and were excellent guests. They really had a lot of fun while they were here and we really enjoyed hosting them. They explored everywhere in the City, we were really impressed with their energy and enthusiasm. They were friendly, funny and down to earth and it was great watching them enjoy Barcelona so much. We were delighted that we help make their stay enjoyable and really look forward to seeing them in Amsterdam at some point in the future - take care guys x
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I stayed with Kyra and Ewan whilst visiting my friend who has recently moved to the fabulous city of Barcelona. I expected their flat would just be a good place to rest my head (and cheaper than a hotel) but in fact I ended up having a great time with the hosts in the apartment! Ewan made me lovely porridge for breakfast and they were both very helpful in city navigation and recommendations. They told me about a great local pinxos place in El Born where I took my friend, it was just round the corner from the flat and very good value. The flat itself is lovely - big tall ceilings and lovely tiled floors the bed was comfy too and the interior of the flat has a cool retro feel to it. Another great thing about staying with Kyra and Ewan is the location - I walked to the gothic area and explored El Born and was able to easily get the metro to a market that was recommended to me. I would recommend staying in this apartment if you want to be in a cool area like El Born and want to stay in a stylish place where you feel welcome and at ease.
I'm now back in London and back to reality - I wish I could jump on a plane and stay with Kyra and Ewan for a few more days. I loved their home which is filled with interesting objects that all have a story. Their spacious apartment is perfectly located right by El Born, Port Vell, the beach, the Gothic Quarter an has great public transport links, although I pretty much walked everywhere. They made me feel so welcome and I could not have asked for more. Kyra and Ewan are very passionate about Barcelona and their passion and enthusiasm is infectious. They introduced me to a really lovely little restaurant in El Born that I can't wait to introduce to friends next time I go. They have exceptional taste and I ended up checking out quite a few of their recommendations. They are such great people and they really did make my trip! I can't wait to book in again next year. THANK YOU :)
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Wailua, located on Kauai's east shore, is a major tourist destination on the island. The main attractions here are Wailua River and Fern Grotto (accessible via boat or kayak). Also, there are two popular waterfalls in the Wailua River State Park – Wailua Falls and Opaeka'a Falls, as well as a few good beaches and ancient heiau sites.
This side of the island is also called the Coconut Coast, and you will see why as you approach Wailua. You can see numerous coconut trees all over. And just like nearby Kapa'a, Wailua offers plenty of shopping and dining options.
- A major tourist destination
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- Population: 2,254 (2010 Census)
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Asus Transformer Prime will be out in Australia in January
Just like in other parts of the world, the Asus Transformer Prime will be released in Australia in January.
According to AusDroid, prices for Asus’ new tablet will start at about 700 Australian dollars.
Since Asus has confirmed that the Transformer Prime would be launched in Italy with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on board (also starting January), this might happen in Australia, too.
The new tablet features a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 10.1 inch Gorilla Glass display with 1280 x 800 pixels, Wi-Fi, GPS, 8MP rear camera, 1080p video recording, 1.2MP front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of internal memory.
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“It is time to wake up Washington as it has never been shocked before,” were the famous words spoken by black labor leader A. Philip Randolph. After WWII in the 1940’s African Americans wanted to see change following the war. African Americans became more assertive for equality and the rights they knew they should be given. During this time the NAACP worked to end the discrimination within the armed forces. There was an organization called CORE, congress of racial equality that wanted to protest without using violence, which lead to the sit ins in the south that challenged the Jim Crow laws.
It was also the first to center the attention on equal rights for all blacks. However, this movement was unable to stay clear of racism in a country dominated by the white man. By the 1840s, black abolitionists were so fed up with white control that they began to hold their own black conventions. Nonetheless, black and white abolitionists did create political and legal campaigns against racial discrimination in the northern states of America. They had few triumphs, such as putting an end to school segregation in Massachusetts.
“Open Letter to The South” is a poem that addresses the issues of not only the racial division in this great country, but it also concentrates on the issues that all working class American’s face, even in today’s society and economy. In the poem, Langston Hughes speaks against the words of Booker T. Washington “Separate as the fingers.” He speaks about how whites and blacks should come together and become one, no matter their birth rights or history. He mentions
Many people always speak of how today’s world is complex and convoluted, as if it was simple before that particular point. To build a future for one self, they must first know the past to progress. Frederick Douglass wrote a short essay on the Color Line, he does not directly state a definition of the color line, but rather explains the current racial affections, with in depth of the two conflicting races. He speaks on how the white philosophers spoke open and confidently about how the Negro was inferior. The Anglo Saxon had always been prejudice against the opposite race, it was their natural supposedly, but this is not based in science.
Langston Hughes work shaped the artistic contributions of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s. Hughes differentiates from other writers as he refuses to make a distinction between his personal experience and the common experience of black America. His objective was to illustrate in his poems the culture of African Americans, and include both their suffering and their love for music and language itself. Hughes wrote Theme for english b in 1951, during this time period there was a huge difference in the equality between races. The schools designated for African Americans were inadequate in terms of buildings, transport and teachers salaries when compared to schools provided for white.
The blacks also stated that the constitution was disobeyed since constitutional rights towards them were broken. The 1960s were the highest point of African-American struggle towards equality and many historically important events that changed the course of history for these people took place. The 1950s gave the blacks hope for an improving and better future without being violent. Many groups such as SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) were formed by the African-Americans including young aged activists in order to peacefully change the situation and circumstances they had to deal with. Yearning for equality and trying to prove it right, African-Americans began to capture the attention of the media.
Historically countries, such as America, have muted and failed to addressed the social injustices against minority groups. Although America is considered to be the “melting pot,” it continues to face issues regarding freedom and justice for all of its citizens. Langston Hughes, who was a writer and social activist, wrote poetry during the Harlem Renaissance which addressed the social issues facing African Americans and minority groups. Allusion, anaphora, and rhyme scheme are employed by Hughes in his poem, “Let America Be America Again” in order to show how false America’s claims of equality and “Justice for all” are. Hughes uses allusion to allude to an iconic symbol of America’s freedom and liberty and to show that things are not what they seem.
The speaker was standing in the shadow of the wall and fought hard to break it. the poem seems to be brief and concise, however, if the reader combines the text with Langston Hughes’ biography, they will discover that it contains several symbolic meanings and expressive themes. On one side, the objects in the poem use metaphor and symbol. The speaker represented all African Americans who had to relinquish their dreams due to the racial injustice in early 20th century American society. A wall of inequality forms a barrier on the road to the fulfillment of dreams.
The two of them are icons of contemporary African-American culture and had a great influence on equality for not just African Americans but all races in America till this very day (Mintz, 30). Who lives where drastically cut short with the assassination of them before they could see their goals for the African America races achieved. Thought they had different philosophies they main goal was achieve equality between all races. They believe differently on the means to achieve their goals (the use of violence), the important of whites in achieving the Civil Rights movement and integration. Thought Dr.
It addressed the issues that were faced by African Americans in the United States during that time . Langston Hughes' poem encouraged people not to take the issue of democracy lightly and to fight for their rights. He did not directly talk about race, but a huge part of his work had to do with life for African Americans in the United States. Hughes was often criticized for portraying life in such a negative fashion. However, his writing was politicized, and as such, he sought to produce poems with a message.
Therefore, Now Countee Cullen indicates how it is in the delicacy of youth when social segregation in view of race and society can bring about the most harm. The artist demonstrates how one occurrence of racial separation made the youthful lad extremely upset seriously. Also, that the whole time that the youthful fellow spent in Baltimore, this one minute was the one that remained bolted in his memory for the longest period. However, The poem "I, Too" by Langston Hughes is an amazing case of a sonnet utilizing "I" as an option that is other than its strict importance. "I, Too" is about the isolation of African Americans, whites and how soon isolation will reach an end.
This was not the last rescue either, for the abolitionists stopped at nothing to give slaves the freedom they deserved (“history.com”). All of these actions contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War, because the anger and the restraints finally broke loose, and America fought for the thing most worth fighting

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The new Mercedes-AMG C43 made its debut more than a year ago but we are yet to get used to the fact it doesn’t have a six-cylinder engine under the bonnet. For the 2023 model year, the performance saloon switched to four-cylinder power as opposed to its German rivals – both the BMW M340i and Audi S5 still rely on internal combustion engines with six cylinders. But is that enough to beat the more powerful C43? It’s time to find out.
Throttle House’s latest drag race puts against each other the three mid-range performance cars. Each one of the trio sits below the range-topping models of their respective families, the C63, M3, and RS5. These are still serious machines with a 0 to 60 miles per hour acceleration in less than 5 seconds. But which one of them is the quickest off the line? Let’s find out.
Gallery: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43
But first, the numbers. As mentioned, the C43 has a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with an output of 402 bhp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Power reaches all four wheels through a nine-speed multi-speed automatic transmission. The saloon weighs in at 1,856 kg (4,092 pounds), which makes it the heaviest of the trio.
From Munich comes the BMW M340i with a 3.0-litre inline-six cylinder turbocharged mill under the bonnet. It is good for 382 bhp and has the same peak torque of 369 lb-ft. The Bimmer tips the scales at 1,792 kg (3,951 lbs). Last but not least, the S5 has a 3.0-litre V6 turbo engine with 349 bhp and – you guessed it – 369 lb-ft of maximum torque. It weighs 1,780 kg (3,924 lbs), making it the lightest of the three performance saloons.
So, which model will win this drag race? See the answer in the video at the top of this page.


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His latest movie related poster is this one for The Dark Knight Rises and was produced for this year’s San Diego Comic Con and is simply brilliant. I’ve never been able to draw for toffee so it always amazes me how such a simple idea can be used to create something great. Olly has placed these new Olympic doodles on his blog which he has called ‘Rejected Olympic Event Doodles’. All of them are brilliant and he’s also provided a PDF for you to print these out to confuse tourists around London!
I’m really excited because I’ve got tickets to the Tron Light-bike championships! It’s going to be epic! I missed the Quidditch by a whisker!
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Larry Kudlow, the economics guru and former adviser to President Ronald Reagan, said President Donald Trump’s tax reform push is still possible this year if the administration can rally the same kind of support that was seen in last year’s election.
Kudlow was asked for his opinion on a Tuesday report in The Wall Street Journal that said “the boldest ideas for changing the nation’s tax code are either dead or on political life support” because of delays in Congress.
“What I’m told is they are working on a deal,” Kudlow said on CNBC. “The administration has talked to the House and the Senate. The Senate is a little bit behind on taxes, I’ll grant you that. They’re not going to get it done before the August recess. They will get health care done before the August recess.”
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Teenage midfielder Jordan Rossiter has sent two messages on Twitter to fans of his former club Liverpool and new side Rangers expressing his sentiments.
Rossiter sealed his transfer to the Gers this weekend, with the club confirming the move via their official website.
Rossiter, who featured in both the Premier League and Europa League early this past season under former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, thanked everybody at the Reds associated with his time there, which spanned more than a decade in their youth academy.
Had a brilliant 13 years at Liverpool, thanks to all the staff an players at who have helped along the way— Jordan Rossiter (@jordan_rossiter) May 15, 2016
He followed this up with a nod to his new side, expressing that he simply cannot wait to get started.
Rossiter is highly regarded and will get the chance to flourish under Rangers boss Mark Warburton, who is a big backer of youth, as shown by his willingness to get academy players involved this past season.
The now former Liverpool youngster had not received the same backing under Jurgen Klopp as he did with Brendan Rodgers, and his first team chances appear better with Rangers than had he decided to remain at Anfield.


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“Women should not be facing the mental anguish that accompanies self-administered medical abortions, nor any abortion for that matter.”
The 2018 Abortion Statistics, published today by the Department of Health and Social Care, show that 205,295 unborn babies were killed by abortion last year.
The total is just short of the highest on record (205,598 in 2007), but the number of abortions performed on women resident in England and Wales is 200,608, the most ever recorded.
Increase in medical abortions shows abortion ideology is triumphing over women’s health
One noticeable trend in the statistics is the sharp increase in abortions carried out using pills (so-called medical abortions). 71% of abortions were medically induced, higher than in 2017 (66%), and almost double the proportion in 2008 (37%). The proportion of medical abortions has almost doubled in the last ten years from 37% in 2008, and since 2014, medical abortions have been the most common method of abortion.
Calling this trend alarming, SPUC’s Antonia Tully said that medical abortion is being pushed for ideological reasons.
“Abortion pills are presented as a safe and simple solution (often by researchers with close links to the abortion industry), however they are often harmful to women,” she said. “Common side-effects include vomiting, severe pain and excessive bleeding. A recent Swedish study of women who had an early medical abortion at home found that 26% of women bled for more than four weeks.”
The complication rate for medical abortions this year is 3 times that of surgical (253 to 83). The overall rate of 1.7 complications per 1000 abortions has continued to climb from 1.6 in 2017 and 1.5 in 2008.

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Private fairness-backed outpatient mental wellbeing supplier ARC Health has created yet an additional acquisition. This time, it has picked up mental well being remedy follow Lotus Consulting.
The terms of the deal were being not disclosed. Anne Arbor, Michigan-centered Lotus Counseling presents mindfulness-based mostly wellness solutions, as nicely as mental overall health providers and behavioral well being assessments.
As element of its offerings, sufferers can receive habit, stress and anxiety, having disorders, grief, trauma and digital treatment.
“[I’m] thrilled to companion with ARC Well being combining our target on remarkable, evidence-dependent mental wellness care to arrive at those people in have to have of efficient mental wellness companies,” Lotus Consulting CEO Ilona Phillips claimed in a statement. “The opportunity also supplies a properly-supported and empowering natural environment for our clinicians. I am delighted to join a group with a leadership staff consisting of clinicians and seasoned business leaders dedicated to a genuine partnership.”
Cleveland, Ohio-centered ARC Wellbeing currently has a lot more than 320 psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists. Established in 2021, it operates with patients in Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
ARC Wellbeing was fashioned when PE company Thurston Group partnered with Ohio-centered outpatient psychological health service provider Advanced Recovery Concepts.
When ARC Wellbeing was launched, Patrick J. Haynes III, CEO and chairman of Thurston Team, said that it would have an intense advancement technique and was “poised to develop nationally.”
ARC Well being has because produced a amount of acquisitions. In Oct, it introduced the acquisition of Ga-based mostly Target Forward Counseling & Consulting Inc. The deal brought with it two new locations in the Atlanta location.
The firm expanded into the Mid-Atlantic area this slide with the acquisition of Connection Treatment Centre and The Ross Middle. More than the summer months, it also obtained youth and family members psychological wellbeing provider supplier Sasco River Center and adolescent and younger adult company Southeast Psych.
Personal fairness firms, and personal fairness-backed vendors, have grow to be increasingly energetic in the behavioral health and fitness place.
In actuality, non-public equity promotions made up 60% of all behavioral wellness transactions in the initially 3 quarters of 2022, according to a new report from merger-and-acquisitions advisory organization The Braff Group.
In general, behavioral well being specials are down this year from 2021’s outlier year. Nevertheless, 2022 is on monitor to out rate 2020 behavioral overall health deals.


Art Beat: A genre for everyone
Published 9:56 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Friedrich Nietzsche once said “Without music, life would be a mistake.”
Arts of the Pamlico has a blossoming schedule of music on the horizon. Nearly every genre will be touched on over the next several months.
Stoeckert, James and Adams will perform on April 26 in the Turnage Gallery. These local musicians have performed at Arts of the Pamlico, Beaufort County Traditional Music Association events, the annual Guitar Festival, as well as many local clubs and bars. The band draws its material from contemporary blues, classic rock and acoustic variations, as well as alternative country. Strong emphasis has been placed on three-part harmony structures. Wayne Stoeckert started playing guitar at age 13 and professionally at 16. During the ’70s he toured with Fatt Rabbitt, performing bass guitar and lead vocals. After recording at Mercury Studios in Nashville, he headed home to Buffalo, New York. Returning to lead guitar and vocals, he continued to play professionally with several popular local groups. He moved to the Washington area, full time, six years ago. Patrick James has been playing drums and percussion since childhood. His former musical career was rooted in country music, opening for such acts as Diamond Rio, Restless Heart and others. Since joining Wayne and Butch Adams, he has developed a love of the blues, classic rock and the subtitles of acoustic presentations. He lives in Goldsboro. Butch Adams played bass professionally from the late ’60s through the ’70s with many local bands based out of Vanceboro. His soft tenor vocals are always present on harmony or lead. Employing the fretless bass in the acoustic show, his style brings added depth and flavor. He is a systems technician for a local business and now resides in Greenville.
On April 27, the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association will host the 11th-annual BoCO Music Festival from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Turnage Theatre. There will be free, fun music all day and evening for the whole family. John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff is the rockabilly country headliner band. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. The festival is co-sponsored by Arts of the Pamlico. Donations made during the festival will go to our “Raise the Roof” campaign for the Turnage Theatre. Come enjoy the whole day or just stay for a few events. Don’t miss this good time!
AOP is also starting a summer music concert series. “Sundays in the Park” begins May 5 at Festival Park in downtown Washington, with Squier Red and the Blues Band. Other acts scheduled to appear include: June 16, Emerald City Big Band; July 21, Smokehouse; Aug. 18, Guitars & Friends; Sept. 8, Rural Route Romance. All concerts are from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The concerts are free, with donations appreciated. Should inclement weather occur on the day of the concert, the concert will be cancelled. Sponsors include Moss Landing Harbor Homes, Beaufort County Government and WCTI-TV. Bring a blanket or chair and picnics! Boaters are encouraged to pull up and enjoy the music as well. Pets on leashes are welcome.
Broadway on the Big Screen this month is a musical. These professional-quality theatrical productions are on the big screen at the historic Turnage Theatre each month. Join us on April 28; AOP is pleased to bring one of the most beloved musicals to our patrons, “The King and I.” Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher, who the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
AOP’s historic Turnage Theatre is located at 150 W. Main St. in Washington. To learn more about these event or future events, please visit AOP’s website at www.artsofthepamlico.org.
Looking for arts and cultural close to home? Art Beat, from the team at the Arts of the Pamlico to learn about arts and cultural programming offered in Beaufort County is an opportunity to learn about arts activities in your own backyard.
Written by Debra Torrence, Arts of the Pamlico’s executive director, and Crystal Holman, weekend coordinator.


“As FUFA we want to use the drum tournament to celebrate our origin," says Moses Magogo on his visit to the Karuzika palace in Fort Portal.
PIC: FUFA president Moses Magogo handing King Oyo a gift ball. (Credit: Rogers Sunday)
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KABAROLE - The president of Uganda's football governing body FUFA has paid a courtesy visit to the King of Toro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru.
The youthful monarch hosted Moses Magogo at his Karuzika palace in Fort Portal, Kabarole district on Friday, where they discussed the ongoing FUFA drum tournament.
During their meeting, Magogo appreciated the king and his monarchy for supporting the football championship.
"As FUFA, we want to use the drum tournament to celebrate our origin. We want people, both footballers and their fans, to go back where they come from and promote local football," Magogo said.
He said this will make people love and enjoy football the more because it is involving culture.
On his part, Oyo commended FUFA for the mission they are on, saying it will also help the youth develop their football talent.
"A lot of youths have talent, but it has not been tapped. I hope that during this tournament, it will be exposed and harnessed," he said.


Should there have been widespread financial over-commitment, as a result of a housing boom accompanied by easy credit, the levels of financial stress during the correction can be severe, and a negative equity situation then becomes troublesome for mortgage lenders and their clients alike.
Identifying housing market bubbles, or market “overshoots”, is always a tough task. Not only have we not yet reached a stage where we can accurately match a specific house price level to the existing economic fundamentals at the time, but the economic fundamentals are constantly changing too.
Even the claim that the pre-2008 boom market underwent a major “overshoot” or, otherwise put, it had moved away from underlying fundamentals, is admittedly always a subjective one. We make such a claim about that period after comparing the national housing market with itself at different periods over time, and concluding that the 2000-2008 boom was extreme in nature by comparison to anything that had happened over the past few decades.
We did not merely take this view after examining house price inflation over the period. Indeed, house price inflation during that time was more extreme than at any stage in SA’s recorded housing market history, measuring a cumulative 304% from the beginning of 2000 to early-2008. But we delved further and also observed:
The residential market behaviour at that time proved unsustainable, because structurally SA’s economy was not capable of keeping up the 5%+ annual economic growth which we saw briefly just prior to 2008. That economic growth was to a great degree driven by the credit-driven housing and consumer booms, and was destined to slow markedly after the household sector had moved to becoming a highly indebted one. The country has long since moved back to more realistic economic growth rates more in line with its apparent potential growth, recently far nearer to zero.
More recently, some questions have been asked as to the “heat levels” in the Western Cape housing market. Is it a bubble forming, or is it all driven by solid economic fundamentals? Normally, the answer is somewhere in between, with solid fundamentals often starting a good market period, but later on as a result of the fundamentals-driven strength, one can find “over-exuberance” or “buyer panic” setting in as market players respond to the recent price growth trend. This can cause the market to “over-shoot”.
The Western Cape housing market has experienced a relatively good period in recent years, and has seen its house price growth outstrip that of the other major regions in South Africa. Over the past five years, Western Cape cumulative house price inflation has measured 53.7%, significantly more than the next best major region KZN, with 30.2%, Eastern Cape’s 26.6% or Gauteng’s 24.7%.
However, while there has been significant property media coverage of the Western Cape’s recent performance, we do not believe that the province’s market has experienced an “over-exuberant” and “speculative” home buying spree as the whole country, including this region, did prior to 2008.
We make this claim through examining our various indicators of “market psychology” for the region. We find that, at a 10.8% high in the first quarter of 2016, Western Cape average house price inflation did not get more than marginally ahead of the prime rate percentage, thus never in the post-2008/9 period really creating a massive "speculator’s paradise".
Unsurprisingly, therefore, we don’t see signs of widespread speculative activity in the form of a massive surge in homes resold within a short period after their purchase. As at the second quarter of 2017, we estimate that 4.6% of Western Cape homes resold had been bought within 12 months or less prior to the resale. This is far below the province’s pre-2008 boom time peak of 16.8%, reached in the second quarter of 2005.
We also don’t find signs of mass “over-exuberance” when viewing growth in ownership of secondary properties by local Western Cape residents. The estimated number of secondary homes, expressed as a percentage of total homes, was 14.26% in July 2017, slightly lower than the 14.6% high reached late in 2010. Most recently, in July, growth in estimated secondary homes was at a lowly 0.11% in the region.
Taking secondary homebuying further, the FNB Estate Agent Survey estimates the Western Cape’s percentage of total homebuyers that are buy-to-let buyers at 11.06% for the first two quarters of 2017. This is not extreme, mildly higher than the national average of 9.66% as it has been in recent years, but well-down on last decade’s bubble period 20.5% high for the province around late-2008/early-2009.
Mortgage lending in the province doesn’t appear aggressive either. In the second quarter of 2017, we traced 5,293 bonded property registrations by individuals (“natural persons”) in the Western Cape. This is significantly lower than the 8,134 un-bonded registrations traced in the same quarter, and only 38% of the number recorded in the final quarter of 2004.
And the perception of moderate lending appetite is further supported by one key indicator of lenders’ credit risk appetite, i.e. the average loan-to-purchase price (LTP) ratio. The Western Cape’s ratio has actually declined from 0.90 at the end of 2013 to 0.84 in the second quarter of 2016. Mortgage lenders as a group, therefore, have not tried hard to “keep up” with house price growth in the Western Cape, and this 0.84 LTP ratio is well down on the 0.933 at the start of 2008.
So what has driven the Western Cape’s superior housing market performance of recent years? We believe that it has been strong demand from sources outside of the province, including foreigner buying, but more significantly affluent “migrants” from other regions of South Africa.
In the FNB Estate Agent Survey, 2016 saw estimated foreign buying in the Western Cape increase to 8.93% of total buying by the second half of the year (from 6.18% for the 2015/16 summer quarters), widening the gap on the national average foreign buyer percentage which “peaked” at a lower 5.72% in the two winter quarters of last year.
But more impressive was the estimated rise in repeat homebuyers migrating from other parts of South Africa to the Western Cape. In 2016, the “Net Inward Migration” (“Net” referring to those repeat home buyers migrating into the Western Cape minus those migrating outwards to other provinces) of repeat homebuyers rose to an extreme 15.8% of total Western Cape repeat homebuyers. No other province’s net migration rate comes anywhere close. The “migration” is believed to be the result of the Western Cape having built itself a reputation of being a well-governed region, having big economic opportunity, while also having a good perceived lifestyle.
Therefore, the Western Cape’s relatively strong housing market of recent years is very different to the pre-2008 housing bubble. Firstly, the market strength and resultant house price growth of that region has not been anywhere near to the peak growth in the pre-2008 boom period, and the region has to a large degree been made to appear strong by the weakness of other regions. The province’s recent strength does not appear to have been a wildly speculative period, nor does it appear to have been strongly credit-driven. Solid external sources of housing demand appear to have been differentiating the Western Cape from the other provinces of South Africa.
However, there appear to be limits to how far this can go. Key home affordability measures show Western Cape home affordability to have deteriorated more noticeably than other major South African regions.
From 4.35 in 2011, the province’s average house price/per household income ratio has deteriorated (risen) to 5.56 by 2016, which is only mildly lower than the pre-2008 boom time peak of 5.97 in 2005.
This affordability deterioration of recent years was noticeably more than any other province, and the Western Cape’s affordability deterioration appears strongly reflected in first-time buyer and age group buyer estimates for residents of that province. The FNB Estate Agent Survey estimated a lowly 6.64% of total buyers to be first-time buyers in the City of Cape Town in the first half of 2017. This is far below any other major metro region, and far below the national average estimate of 21%.
The next expected event would be for the recent affordability deterioration to begin to weaken demand from the two external sources highlighted, which may just be starting to happen, although it is a bit early to tell for certain.
Already, we have seen some slowing in average house price growth in the province. But, given the apparent absence of a massive credit buying surge in recent years, surges which can lead to financial over-commitment and over-indebtedness in the mortgage market, such a slowdown should be relatively “healthy”, and we need not see a sharp surge in financial stress within the region’s housing market.
To date, such an indication of low financial stress is what we have received from the FNB Estate Agent Survey. The estimated percentage of home sellers selling their homes in order to downscale due to financial pressure was a lowly 7.8% for the Western Cape for the first two quarters of 2017. This is the lowest percentage amongst the major metro regions, and well below the national average of 13%.


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Exactly half a year ago I got a media boost due to the interview with Omroep Brabant for my golf tour.
What all happened since then, you can read in my previous blog texts.
Now, after precisely 6 months there is a new adventure knocking at my door.
“Andalusia, here I come”
The last months I got confirmed again that I am fed up with seasonal work, so I take action to get out of this. Actually it’s not the seasonal work itself, but the periods in between. I’m really fed up to do nothing in November and the main part of December, to be without work and not being able to earn money.
And that’s why I started Googling and found the website with the name:
What is this, you might be thinking again. Why not simply go to the job agencies in your home country. Simple: I like to stay in the sun and Holland doesn´t have enough of that.
So I became a workawayer, which means I’m going to do volunteer work. Not in the sense of an enormous good deed, but just helping people that can use an extra pair of hands. In exchange I get a place to stay and a meal three times per day.
As I started to write to these ‘hosts’ my focus was on the region of Andalusia. Simply because there the sun is always shining AND because there are a lot of golf courses. You can follow me on my tour through some of the most beautiful cities of southern Europe, because I have managed to arrange three different families who welcome me. And if I’m lucky, because of this I might get to know five different cities.
My first stop is Seville; and this host, with the beautiful Spanish name Miguel, also has a house in El Rompido in Huelva, also called the Spanish Algarve. This first ’employer’ is specialized in language trips and that is maybe the reason that he also has a flat in Madrid where some painting has to be done. So if everything works out positively, I’ll also get to see the capital of this, for me, new country.
Somewhere in the middle of November I will go in the direction of Malaga, where work in the fields is waiting for me. Just north west of this southern European city I’ll stay with an English couple, who have lived there for some years and who also like to take the trouble to show me the surroundings.
I’ll finish in December in Granada, where I’ll help an elderly woman with the internet appearance of her studios, which she tries to rent out in the picturesque centre of Granada.
First of all I go to Andalusia, to see and feel how it’s like. I’ll go on the search for a paid job, a place to stay and of course a golf course where I can practice.
Here on Crete it’s now for definite that the course is going to be fixed. After the ‘LET ACCESS’ tournament which is held this weekend, the course will be closed for almost a year.
Strange situation do, if I come back next year. Being golf pro in a hotel and in the mean while not being able to play golf. That’s is one of the reason I’m on the search somewhere else and if I like it, who knows….
Lesson 1 of the Spanish language course for beginners has already been listened to, and there for I can write..
… of course I am curious to your reaction….
and please push on the like button of the fb/wickedgolfers page. THX


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Female hair loss, also known as Female Pattern Baldness (FPB), affects 1 out of every 4 women. Recent findings have found that the incidence of Female Pattern Baldness has been reported to be as low as 8% and as high as 87%. And, Female Pattern Baldness appears to be as common for women as for men. Most often, menopause is the most common time for hair loss in women.
For a woman to lose her hair is even more troubling than for men. A woman with thin hair or thinning hair is not generally accepted as part of the normal aging process. Society has concluded a thick, luxurious head of hair as part of the attractiveness in women.
While both males and females can both experience thinning hair, they typically do not lose their hair in the same order or appearance.
Women with thinning hair compared to Men
Typically men observe their hair loss earlier, whereas women will first notice it in their late 20’s till the early ’40s. Female Pattern Baldness is often seen during hormonal changes. These include the use of birth control pills, following childbirth, or mainly during or after the time of menopause.
Additionally, men typically have localized areas or patterns of thinning, while in women this usually occurs as thinning across the top, or over an even wider area. When women have very scattered thinning over much of their scalp they are usually not good candidates for hair restoration surgery. However, women with localized hair loss, similar to the typical male pattern baldness, can undergo hair restoration surgery.
Thinning hair in females is also characterized by an increase in the combination of normal thick hair mixed in with finer, smaller hairs. This results in a reduction of density, and not total hair loss.
A woman’s hair has also been proven to be more sensitive to the effects of stress than men’s hair. Stress can result in hair loss both in women and men. But this type of hair loss is not called female pattern baldness. Actually, it is known as “Telogen effluvium.” This type of hair loss is the shedding of hair in the resting phase when the body senses that it needs to divert its energies elsewhere. Therefore stress can temporarily change the amount of hair that is shed. But the lost hair is expected to grow back.
The production of the hair loss-inducing androgens is also different among men and women. A woman produces a small number of androgens in the adrenal glands and the ovaries. The ovaries also produce pre-hormones, which are then converted to androgens on the outside of the ovaries or adrenal glands.
Generally speaking, a woman with hair loss will usually not experience total balding in a particular area. But if there is total hair loss, this is most likely a sign of an underlying hidden disease. For this reason, it’s important for females to have their hormone levels checked by a physician if they are experiencing heavy hair loss.
Finally, men and women react differently to several hair loss treatment options. In men, hair loss may be ceased or even reversed by finasteride. However, it is not safe for females or children. Minoxidil (Rogaine) can be effective for both men and women in treating hair loss.
However, for some women, the causes of their hair loss are very complex than the classic “male pattern baldness”. Thus the proper diagnosis of the underlying/hidden cause is of utmost importance before any hair loss treatments are attempted.
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The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and the Kansas City Southern Railway allowing the two railroads to merge on or after April 14th. During a press conference STB Chair Martin Oberman said the merger was allowed because it will have a positive impact on the American economy and improve safety.
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The Deschutes River is the place to be if hard fighting summer steelhead are what you desire. This fishing destination will awe you with its ride up the river to what is probably the best steelhead fishing in the west. July through October is prime time to pursue these magnificent fish.
Partners of Deschutes River Guides, Grant Putnam and Pete Field, can make your trip to the Deschutes the adventure of a lifetime. The lower 100 miles of this wild and scenic river flows from Pelton Dam to its confluence with the Columbia River. We specialize in the lower 24 miles of the river, from Macks Canyon to the mouth. The ride up the Deschutes alone is worth the trip. The scenery and running class 4 rapids along with world classfishing makes it a trip of a lifetime.
The mouth of the Deschutes is usually where your trip begins. Access is
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Deschutes River Guides are experts at both fly fishing and gear fishing. We have the resources to accommodate trips from one to twelve people. Contact us and we can find a day for you to fish that meets your schedule. Call or Email Grant or Pete.