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Wearing branded clothes, eating at fancy food joints, taking your car to traverse even short distances…rings a bell? Welcome to our definition of a ‘better lifestyle’. Not many of us have questioned the impact of this quest for a better life on our health. Dr Jagjit Singh Chopra, Emeritus Professor, Department of Neurology PGIMER, who recently unveiled the second edition of his book Neurology in Tropics, believes something is certainly going ‘amiss’ in the modern lifestyle.
The book, which also has inputs from his colleague Indermohan S Sawhney, offers guidance to keep the emergence of neurological disorders at bay. So, what inspired him to come out with this book? Chopra reveals, “One might find books on the subject penned by foreign authors. But hardly does one find any research undertaken keeping in mind the Indian perspective. In my book, out of the 146 authors who have contributed, nearly 100 are from India.”
Enlisting the ill effects of our current lifestyle, Chopra informs, “You see so many children falling prey to neuro problems these days. Ten year olds are committing suicides! The parents and teachers of youngsters need to keep a tab on their dietary habits and fitness regimen. Most importantly, ample love and affection should be given to them. Thanks to the ‘modern lifestyle’, parents these days do not spend enough time with kids, which leads to depression among the children.”
The Padma Bhushan awardee claims that rising stress levels at work place, lack of sleep, sitting for long hours, bad eating habits have all contributed to neurological issues. “Make some alterations in your lifestyle, that is all you truly need to stay in the pink of health,” he remarks.
Citing obesity as one of the most glaring disease these days, Chopra says, “More than half the school-going children suffer from obesity. The reasons behind it are not hard to guess. Youngsters do not take out time to exercise and constantly battle with stress. All of this naturally impacts their cognitive development and general well-being in the long run.”
According to him, degeneration diseases like Alzheimer’s are also on the rise and why would they not be, “We take cars to cover even miniscule distances, we avoid walking. Our eating habits have gone haywire. We are living a sedentary lifestyle. Besides, there is a heavy dependence on gadgets like cellphones,” adds Chopra.
Sounding a note of caution, he says, “One must exercise as per one’s capacity and age. Walking, doing yoga and meditation are better than running and jogging.”
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Yosemite Valley, from Tunnel View
No photograph or series of photographs, no paintings ever prepare a visitor so that he is not taken by surprise, for could the scenes be faithfully represented the visitor is affected not only by that upon which his eye is at any moment fixed, but by all that with which on every side it is associated, and of which it is seen only as an inherent part. For the same reason no description, no measurements, no comparisons are of much value. Indeed the attention called by these to points in some definite way remarkable, by fixing the mind on mere matters of wonder or curiosity prevent the true and far more extraordinary character of the scenery from being appreciated.
– Frederick Law Olmsted, A Preliminary Report on Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove, 1865
On June 30, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill granting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to the state of California. This was the first time that a tract of land was set aside for the enjoyment of the people simply for its breathtaking scenery and the uniqueness of its natural features. This act and the two Supreme Court decisions over the next sixteen years that would uphold it and clarify its provisions established the legal precedent from which descended all federal and state parks in the United States as well as the export of the concept across the globe. Yellowstone became the first National Park eight years later only because the astonishing geothermal features of the Yellowstone River watershed were located in a territory and there wasn’t a state to grant the land to. Although the Yellowstone precedent ensured the enduring federal protection of land, Yosemite is the birthplace of the National Parks.
After a gruelingly stressful month or so for each of us, on Friday, May 20, Sean and I bid our cat Elsa goodbye and hopped in an Uber Taxi to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. We were more than ready for eleven days in California.
We arrived two and a half hours early for our 9:15am flight because the TSA lines at O’Hare had been so bad in the previous week that they’d made the national news. Turns out we needn’t have worried. From the time we got in line until the time I had retied my boots was a cool sixteen minutes. A local news crew was there filming the lack of lines at security.
Mount Watkins (left), Tenaya Canyon, and Half Dome, seen from Sentinel Dome
By the time Sean and I launched our National Parks adventure in 2011, we had driven through Cuyahoga Valley together and he had previously visited one Park (Dry Tortugas) and I had visited four (Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Shenandoah, and Badlands). In the intervening years, Sean had picked up Badlands during our 2014 trip to the Dakotas.
When he asked what I wanted to do for the National Park Service’s 2016 Centennial, I said that I wanted to catch up and calibrate so that by the time the year ended we’d both have been to the same Parks. No longer would we have to say, “I’ve been to eleven and he’s been to nine” or some such. Focusing on the four catch-ups and adding on some logical companion Parks as we went meant visiting eight Parks in 2016, ending the year at a twenty-two Park total, not bad for the first five years of the sixteen-year journey.
Joshua Tree National Park
In his engrossing Wilderness in National Parks: Playground or Preserve, John C. Miles, professor of environmental studies at Western Washington University, traces the history of wilderness protection in the parks from their earliest days to the book’s present, 2008.
The history of the National Parks and other protected lands in the United States is the story of continually evolving ideas about how and why natural and historical areas should be protected for the common good. At its noblest, it is an acknowledgement that the people, collectively, own and administer the wildest, most beautiful and most historically important areas in the nation. The hows and whys of acquiring and administering these places is intrinsically tied to the concept of land held for the common good.
Almost 150 years ago, on June 30, 1864, Abraham Lincoln signed a bill granting scenic Yosemite Valley to the state of California to be held in the public interest as a park (eventually the valley would return to federal control as part of Yosemite National Park). Eight years later, when Congress moved to protect the geothermal features around the headwaters of the Yellowstone River in a region that lay in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho territories, there was no state to give the park to, so by default it became a national park. The concept of the national park was born out of necessity.
A year after we visited the Grand Canyon, the same group of five (Aunt Judy, Uncle Tom, Jenny, Amy, and me) spent a weekend at Yosemite National Park. This time, happily, we were joined by my cousin, Andrew, and our Grandma.

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text: Micron‐sized bubbles show pronounced oscillations when submitted to ultrasound, leading to increased scattering and improved echographic contrast. It has been reported that this excitation can also alter nearby cell membranes [M. Ward, J. Wu, and J. F. Chiu, Ultrasound Med. Biol. 26, 1169–1175 (2000)], and increase the permeability for drug delivery. To elucidate the mechanisms at work in these sonoporation experiments, we developed a setup that allows for a controlled study of the interaction of single microbubbles with single lipid bilayer vesicles. Substituting vesicles for cell membranes is advantageous because the mechanical properties of vesicles are well‐known. Microscopic observations reveal that vesicles near a bubble undergo vivid motion, being periodically accelerated toward and away from the bubble. This ‘‘bouncing’’ of vesicles is a vivid motion that we attribute to a streaming flow field set up by the bubble oscillation. Some vesicles undergo dramatic deformations as they follow the flow, reflecting the high shear rates attained. Break‐up of vesicles could also be observed.

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We discuss the career of Taxi Driver’s screenwriter and the director of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, The Canyons and Hardcore.
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Blue Collar (1978): “Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel and Yaphet Kotto star in the powerful, critically acclaimed drama, Blue Collar. Three auto assembly line workers, fed up with union brass and tired of scraping by, hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters. Disappointed with their measly bounty, they realize they’ve made off with something much more valuable than cash. Their unexpected swipe suddenly envelopes the three autoworkers in a desperate fight against corruption and organized crime.” – YOUTUBE
Hardcore (1979): “When Michigan businessman Jake Van Dorn (George C. Scott) lets his teenage daughter go on a church trip to California, she never returns. Jake hires Los Angeles investigator Andy Mast (Peter Boyle) to look for her, and Mast turns up a pornographic film she’s recently appeared in. Both stunned and increasingly disappointed with the police, Jake travels to California where he poses as an adult-film producer in hopes of finding someone who’s seen his little girl.” – IMDB
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985): “Fact, fiction and dramatization illustrate events in the life of controversial author-militarist Yukio Mishima.” – IMDB
Affliction (1997): “In a small New Hampshire town, washed-up cop Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte) has a troubled past, an abusive father (James Coburn), the contempt of his ex-wife (Mary Beth Hurt) and an unimpressive streak as a lawman. When hunting guide Jack Hewitt (Jim True) reports a businessman’s accidental death during a hunting trip, Wade believes he has a chance to turn around his life, if he can prove it was murder. Increasingly obsessed, Wade begins to lose his composure during the investigation.” – IMDB
The Canyons (2013): “The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.” – IMDB


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NASA's InSight lander captures first 'sounds' of wind on Red planet
- Author: Joey Payne Dec 10, 2018,
Dec 10, 2018, 2:49
The Nasa said in an official statement that its InSight sensor recorded a low frequency wind on Mars blowing 10 to 15 miles per hour (5 to 7 meters a second). These are vibrations, captured by NASA's InSight lander, which touched down on the Red Planet just last week. Hindustan Times delivers the news across all social media platforms, on the web, and at your doorstep.
With a reach of almost 6 feet (2 meters), the arm will be used to pick up science instruments from the lander's deck, gently setting them on the Martian surface at Elysium Planitia, the lava plain where InSight touched down on November 26.
"Today we can see the first glimpses of our workspace", Bruce Banerdt, the mission's principal investigator, said in a statement.
It's the sounds of Mars.
"Even though the Viking seismometer picked up what I would call motions of the spacecraft, I think it would be a stretch to call those sounds", he said. The seismometer will be moved to the Martian surface in the coming weeks; until then, the team plans to record more wind noise. It's like InSight is cupping its ears and hearing the Mars wind beating on it. "In some sense, this is what it would sound like if you were sitting on the InSight lander on Mars", Cornell University's Don Banfield told reporters.
The rumbling noise that you can hear in the clip includes the vibrations that are caused by the winds flowing over InSight's solar panels which were recorded by the lander's sensitive seismometer.
The craft's landing comes as part of NASA's mission to explore the planet's deep interior. NASA refers to the craft's task of learning about the planet's seismic waves as "taking the planet's pulse".
On a similar note, Rocket Lab, US-based small satellite launch firm, is preparing for the year's third orbital launch of the firm, the Educational Launch of Nanosatellites-19 mission for NASA.
NASA sent microphones to Mars on the Mars Polar Lander spacecraft in 1999, which crashed during its landing attempt, and on the Phoenix Mars lander; that instrument was left turned off, however, because it could have caused problems during landing.


Founded in 2005 by two robotics engineers, Balyo designs develops and markets highly innovative material handling robots. Using our unique navigation technology, Balyo transforms standard forklift trucks into smart, autonomous robots, capable of working in conjunction with humans.
Our technological breakthrough introduced by Balyo enables robot fleets to navigate warehouses or factories with no added infrastructure. Unlike automatic trucks or conventional AGVs, models equipped with Balyo require no ground lines or reflectors for orientation.
Available since 2012, Driven by Balyo navigation technology relies on the recognition of the existing fixtures in an environment: walls, columns, and racks, to enable the trucks to self-locate in real time. The flexibility of this system responds directly to new logistics requirements, which must continuously adapt and develop according to demand.
In 2015, the company signed a partnership with the European leader in material handling, Linde Material Handling, to jointly develop and market a unique range of smart robots. To build on this success, in 2016, Balyo signed a second partnership with the American specialist in material handling, Hyster-Yale Group, to boost growth in the Americas.
With more than 90 employees, Balyo is stepping up its international development, with offices in China, Singapore, and Australia. Balyo’s production units in Paris, Boston, and Xiamen make it a global company, just like its clients.


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If a vehicle is repairable after an auto accident, it will be necessary to take it to a body shop for a repair estimate. The insurance company that’s handling the accident claim may suggest their preferred body shops for repair estimates, but is it a requirement or the best option for the car owner?
Are Preferred Body Shops an Insurance Requirement?
In Illinois, as well as most other states, there are no laws or regulations that require specific body shops for repairs. A car owner is free to choose any body shop he/she prefers. However, some insurance companies may only pay for vehicle damages equal to the estimate amount prepared by one of their preferred body shops. If this occurs, an accident lawyer can provide legal advice on repair requirements based on the insurance policy. The insurance provider should not control options for repairs and costs unless preferred body shops are a specific requirement for payment within the policy.
Do Preferred Body Shops Provide Fair Prices?
In Chicago, thousands of various types of injuries sustained in car accidents each year expose automobile insurance companies to potentially billions of dollars in claims. To reduce claims costs, some insurance companies may try to persuade car owners involved in car accidents that using their preferred body shops is in their best interest, but that may not be the case. Although preferred body shops may be chosen for quality repairs, repair costs may be inflated to reduce yearly claims costs for the insurance company. An accident lawyer who’s familiar with insurance requirements can answer important questions about claims, repair costs and personal injuries after an accident.
Many preferred auto body shops provide fair prices, top-quality repairs, and excellent service, but they may not press the insurance company on certain repairs that other body shops might. Typically, this is because they receive a lot of business referrals from various insurance companies, so they want to protect this valuable business connection that provides regular work. After an Illinois car accident, it’s best to choose a body shop of personal preference for repairs, and if that happens to be a preferred body shop, that’s fine. If there are concerns, an accident lawyer can offer legal advice on repairs, as well as personal injuries sustained in the accident.

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Three senior art students at Piedmont College are creating individual exhibitions in art galleries around campus.
As part of their art capstone course, seniors are required to create an entire gallery of art that to show independently from the other art seniors.
Joseph Martin of Canon will present his art show entitled “I Come in the Volume of the Book” in the Swanson Center for Performing Arts and Communications Art Gallery.
His show reception is at 6 p.m. today.
Tina Thammavongsa of Demorest will present her art show entitled “Transforming Identity” in the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art.
The show reception is at 6 p.m., April 26, and the show will run from April 23-27.
Joshua Green of Milledgeville will present his art show entitled “The Human Condition” in the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art.
The show reception is at 6 p.m., May 3, and his show will run from April 30 to May 4.
For more information about Piedmont College Fine Arts, visit www.piedmont.edu/FA.


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We offer your organization an opportunity to either renew your support or become a first-time MJF sponsor. Your financial support helps to pay for the talent, facilities, staging and collateral materials essential to hosting this event. Please download the attached PDF for full details on each level of sponsorship.
We have several different sponsorship levels for your consideration:
Quite frankly, in these difficult economic times, we need your financial support more than ever to allow us to deliver a quality event this summer. Our goal is to raise $60,000 in sponsorship funds this year and we ask for your commitment by April 30th so that we can move forward implementing our event plans.
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Boulevard of Woken Dreams
In Collaboration with Tabea Mathern
How do you imagine your future if anything is possible?
Since 2015 Germany has been experiencing an influx of migration. So-called migration helpers are the backbone of Germany's efforts to integrate these families. Together with migration helpers in the we developed The Boulevard of Woken Dreams – an art project which brings the
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STUDY DESIGN.: Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE.: To examine the relationship between improvement in pain intensity and subsequent improvement in physical function and disability during the first 12 months after lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: Little is known about how reduction of pain intensity after surgery may predict improvements in physical function and disability. METHODS.: We prospectively enrolled 260 individuals undergoing elective surgery for degenerative lumbar spine conditions from August 2005 through August 2011. Preoperative and postoperative (3, 6, and 12 mo) assessment tools were numeric pain rating scale, Short Form 12 version 2 physical component score (physical function), and Oswestry Disability Index (disability). Changes were defined using minimum clinically important differences. The association between improvement in pain intensity and subsequent improvement in physical function and disability during the first 12 postoperative months was assessed using standard regression methods. Significance was set at a P value less than 0.05. RESULTS.: Preoperatively, mean pain intensity was 5.2 (standard deviation, 2.4), physical function was 27.9 (standard deviation, 9.2), and disability was 40.1% (standard deviation, 16.8%). Pain intensity had improved in 164 (63.1%) patients by 3 and 6 months and in 184 (70.8%) by 12 months. Patients with improvement in pain postoperatively were more likely to have subsequent improvement in physical function (odds ratio, 2.11; 95% confidence interval, 1.10-3.16) during the course of 12 postoperative months. The association between postoperative pain reduction and reduced disability was similar (odds ratio, 1.61; confidence interval, 1.12-2.33). CONCLUSION.: Most patients experienced clinically important postsurgical reductions in pain intensity by 3 months after surgery. Those patients were more likely to have clinically important improvement in physical function and reduction in disability during the first postoperative year.
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- Clinical Neurology

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is it worth replacing the rear upper control arms on a 2010 honda civic with 86k miles? they lso said I need struts.
I would get a second opinion. Take the car to another shop, only tell them the symptoms your car is having, not what the first shop said.
Unless you are driving the car in an off road rally, seems way too early for these parts to require replacement.
Worth it? You are kidding, right??
A few hundred bucks on a 9 year old car with only 86K miles car that will likely run 300,000 miles? The car is worth at least $5000 any day of the week.
I should have known better. I took the car to Monro Auto Service And Tire Centers in Herkimer NY (not my usual place) to have the inspection done. This was done due to convenience and timing. I knew it needed brakes since i could hear the metal scraping. They tried to tell me i needed rear lower control arms, struts and a bunch of other stuff. They were trying to sell me on 1500 to 2k in repairs that my gut told me was BS. I asked them about the brakes since that seemed like a real obvious one. There response was “your brakes are fine, you have about a year left on them!” I couldn’t believe it. The effing brakes were scraping metal to metal.
Long story short I took it to my usual place for second opinion and sure enough they replaced the front brakes and rotors and inspected the car. They said there was nothing wrong with any of the other items at all. They asked if Monro looked t the wrong car…lol
Lesson learned! Thanks Everyone!
I had a similar problem. I had been using an independent garage for over 20 years. The management changed and when I would bring either of my vehicles in for routine maintenance, they would always find another problem. At first, I believed them. However, they thought they ought to replace the struts. I said that I needed to wait until next month. I went to my independent tire store for a tire problem and they said the struts were fine. The next time the vehicle was due for an oil change, I went to the dealer. The dealer’s inspection showed no problem with the struts. The independent shop lost a customer.
From what I see your car uses shocks and coils on the rear, not struts. As far as the rear control arm, remember high school geometry, that 3 points determines a plane? The control arm defines one of those 3 points. So if you want the rear wheels oriented in the correctly aligned plane the control arm has to work. Whether you need new ones, only a shop inspection can say.
My Wife’s niece was in town with a 3 year old Honda Pilot. The front tires were bald, as she never had them rotated. She and her mother,(the one with the credit card) went to a Goodyear store because the tires were Goodyear. Without leaving his counter the salesman quoted $2600 for front tires and brakes.
After an inspection the front brakes were found to be fine, and 2 tires were installed for well under $400.
Just an FYI, it takes 5 links to control the wheel. A plane is 2-D construct, a wheel is in 3-D and requires two more constraints to prevent rotation of that plane about the additional 2 axis.
An A-arm counts as 2, a strut rather than a shock also counts as 2. A normal strut suspension with 1 A-arm, 1 strut and one steering arm is 2 + 2 + 1 = 5. A 3 link strut rear is 2 + 3 = 5. A Mercedes multi-link has 5 individual links and a shock absorber (which counts as 0) for a total of 5.
I’m not seeing it. Since a wheel’s projection is a circle, it’s orientation in 3D space is uniquely defined by a plane (presuming you define its orientation by the center line of the wheel for example). But its exact location on that plane still requires 2 more points, x & y in Cartesian coordinates. For example if you draw a circle on a sheet of paper, the circle’s planar orientation is the same as the paper’s, but the location of the circle on the sheet still requires the x & y location of the circle’s center. If that’s what you are saying I concur.
Part of the discrepancy here may be that a control “arm” doesn’t hold the wheel at a specific point in space referenced to the car’s chassis. A control arm can itself rotate on its bushing. If that’s what you mean, yes, no disagreement there. But it overly complicates the issue of what a control arm is for, and why the OP needs it to work, imo. Interesting discussion though.


RICHMOND, March 28 -- Thanks to the members of the General Assembly and now Gov. Mark R Warner (D), the Old Dominion has an official bat. The bat's name in English: the Virginia big-eared bat. In Latin, it's corynorhinus townsendii virginianus.
Warner signed the bill elevating the furry winged rodent Monday, one day before the deadline for acting on the nearly 1,000 bills passed by the General Assembly this year.
With a bit of verse, Gov. Mark R. Warner signed a bill designating an official bat.
Because Virginia governors are barred from serving two consecutive terms, this is Warner's last chance to sign bills. So the governor and his staff waxed (a bit) poetic and tapped out some verse for the bat, which is known to flap around Appalachian caves. It included these lines:
I will sign this bill, more or less of free will.
But I can't do it without having some fun.
We have a state dog and a fish and a bird.
And of the fossil I'm sure you have heard.
So why not a bat?
What's wrong with that?
The state beverage is no more absurd.
Upon my signature now it appears,
The designation will now last for years.
I'll spare you the Latin
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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature created by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday has another topic and different bloggers give their top ten. I love making lists, so here's mine for this week!
This week topic is
Top Ten Books/Authors I'm Thankful For
I'm thankful for a lot of books and authors. They're a very important part of my life. It was really hard, but I managed to make a Top Ten!
Definitely number one on this list! After years of non-reading this book got me hooked again!
2. J.K. Rowling
For writing one of the most amazing series in the world!
3. J.R.R. Tolkien
Of course I have to be thankful of an author who wrote such amazing and detailed stories.
4. His Dark Materials
I read this book a couple years ago and the story has so many layers. One of the most beautiful books I've read in my entire life.
5. Mary Hoffman
Most of the books I've read by her are set in the most awesome country in the world: Italy.
6. Pushing the Limits
For making me love contemporary YA!
A book about my two passions: reading and dancing.
9. The Curse Girl by Kate Avery Ellison
An awesome retelling of Beauty and the Beast and she's one of the most amazing indie authors I know.
10. Elementals by Brigid Kemmerer
My favorite series at this moment!
What's your Top Ten?


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Martin County Farmers Recycle Plastic Pesticide Containers
Martin County Farmers have been recycling plastic pesticide container for many years now. There is a building at the Martin County Landfill where the pesticide containers are stored. Farmers triple rinse the pesticide containers, remove the label booklets, and punch a hole in them, before they bring them to the landfill. They are stored in a building at the landfill and a recycle company comes out about 3 times a year and grinds them up, to be reused for things like plastic fence post, and plastic pallets.
In 2013 Martin County Farmers delivered 10.475 pounds of pesticide container to the landfill to be recycled. If we did not have this recycle program, farmers would have to pay for the containers to be disposed in the landfill trash. At $40 per ton, this program save at least $200 for the farmers of Martin County in disposal fees, and saved space in the landfill disposal site.
The pesticide container recycle program is a partnership between the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, the NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Martin County Government, and the farmers of Martin County. Farmers call the Martin County Extension Center to make appointment to deliver the containers to the landfill. For more information on the Martin County pesticide container recycle program, call the office at 789-4370.


If you’ve got a joint show with another hip-hop act on the horizon, what better way to promote it than with a well-executed collabo? That’s exactly why Kooley High and Clear Soul Forces are giving people a taste of what they’re in for on February 6, at Public Assembly in Brooklyn with Freq Freq. The single is the ideal collabo joint, where the participants trade bars back and forth with fluidity, turning the record into a conversation between friends set to music. Producer ilajide‘s ambient boom bap sound lends to the laid back vibe and is well-suited to the skilled wordplay taking place. If you’re in the BK, show your face on at Public Assembly - don’t be afraid to be be that guy/girl in the front row who knows all the words the songs, even if it’s just this one. Kooley High and Clear Soul Forces will appreciate the love.
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Here’s How To Know If You Have The Right Types Of Friends
Who’s in it for the long haul?
It’s likely everyone has that one friend who’s always complaining… or who only calls when they need something… or who talks behind other people’s backs. But when do we cut off contact with them altogether? According to experts, it’s important to surround yourself with the best types of friends, who in turn bring out the best in you. Although friendships come in all shapes and sizes — from mere acquaintances to tried-and-true connections to best friends for life — some can be unhealthy or downright toxic.
“Healthy friendships can be refreshing, complementary, and an amazing experience,” Keischa Pruden, therapist and owner of Pruden Counseling Concepts, tells TZR. “Conversely, unhealthy friendships can leave you emotionally — and even physically — drained. Knowing when to let go of unhealthy relationships is important because of the potential biopsychosocial crises that may arise if you don’t.” In other words, the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors. “Every part of our lives is related,” she continues. “So if you have a relationship that is unhealthy, chances are, there are other areas in your life that will be unhealthy, as well.”
Irene S. Levine, PhD, psychologist, friendship expert, and producer of The Friendship Blog, agrees. “Good friendships provide nurturance and support — they help us grow and enhance our happiness,” she tells TZR. “Unhealthy friendships can drain our energy, and have a negative impact on our physical and emotional health.” She points out that friendships are voluntary relationships. “If they aren’t mutually satisfying, there is no rationale for sustaining them,” she says. “People grow and change over time, so a friendship that was once satisfying may no longer be so, for one or both friends.” Ahead, Pruden, Levine, and another friendship expert share how you can determine the “right” type of friend from the “wrong” type.
How To Recognize If You’re In An Unhealthy Friendship
Friendship experts say there are a few ways to determine if you’re in an unhealthy friendship. “One way is if there is no reciprocation between both parties,” Pruden says. “You seem to be putting forth most of the effort to keep the relationship going — your friend only calls you when they’re in distress, or cannot support you in your time of need.” Another sign? Pay attention to how you feel when you interact with your friend, Pruden explains. “Some people can be verbally or emotionally abusive or abrasive,” she says. “That often leaves the person they interact with feeling negative emotions, like anxiety, sadness, depression, or self-doubt.”
And yet another way to know you may be in an unhealthy friendship is if there seems to be an imbalance of power, whether perceived or implied. “For example, if one person feels the other is somehow ‘better’ than them or more accomplished, this perception can cause a relational shift that may not be revealed until an emotional outburst,” says Pruden. Levine adds that when a friendship is unhealthy, it depletes you of energy. “You may not really want to get together with the other person, and it may feel stressful and uncomfortable when you’re together,” she explains. “There may even be visceral clues that it is unhealthy — you may have a headache or stomachache when you’re together. In addition, your friend may be undermining and draining you of self-confidence. They may disappoint you, act judgmental, and be unpredictable.”
Kyler Shumway, a licensed psychologist, the CEO of Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, and author of The Friendship Formula (among other friendship-themed books), agrees and says there are telltale signs to watch for. “Unhealthy friendships can manifest in many different ways, but most include some key red flags,” he tells TZR in an email. “First, your friend might act in Machiavellian ways — frequently lying to you, using you, or treating you like you don’t matter. Or, they might be a bit too narcissistic, full of themselves, and ignorant of your needs. And lastly, they might do things that are damaging, harmful, or cold.” He says all of these are surefire signs of a toxic friendship. “Not only should you try to pay attention to these things in your own relationships, but you should also try to notice when you are the one acting in these ways,” he adds.
Defining The ‘Right’ Type Of Friend(s)
OK, so maybe you’ve been known to cut people some slack when it comes to your friendships and how they act. But there are certain characteristics the “right” types of friends will have, Pruden says. “Characteristics of a good friend include: the ability to genuinely love another person and have empathy; the ability to be supportive and have fun; and the ability to be honest, as well as encouraging through the rough times (we all have those rough times, right?).” Pruden adds that her mom always quoted her mom when talking about friends: “It’s better to have two or three good friends than 100 ‘fair-weather’ friends.’” Point taken.
Levine adds that when she interviewed more than 1000 women from ages 17-70+ for her book, Best Friends Forever, Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend, she was struck by how many respondents said “We just clicked” when they talked about their best friends. “What they were referring to was the ease of communication and the ability to feel understood,” Levine explains. “But good friendships take time to develop. As two people get to know each other, they learn to trust one another and are able to show (and be) their true selves, warts and all.”
To that end, the “right” friend is someone who is honest, trustworthy, and reliable. “It is someone whose interests, availability, life circumstances, etc., mesh with ours,” she says. “The right friend for one person may not be the right friend for another, and a right friend today may not be the right person for us months or years down the line.” And Shumway sums it up well, saying, “The best kinds of friends learn from their mistakes. As long as a person is willing to admit fault, make changes, and work to improve, they can be a good friend to almost anyone.”
Why The ‘Right’ Types Of Friends Are Important
“Having the right people in our lives is like the cherry on top of a sundae, the perfect addition to an already tasty treat,” says Pruden. “The right people in our lives encourage and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves, and we can be vulnerable with them without fear of judgment.” Levine seconds that. “The right type of friends can enhance our lives,” she says. “Friends can serve as role models who help us achieve our personal best. They can provide support, encourage us, and discourage us from engaging in unhealthy behaviors.” She points out that although no one friend can fulfill all our needs for friendship, having a small circle of friends allows us to find friends with different interests and personality traits who complement different parts of ourselves.” And Shulman adds that friendships should act as bulwarks against the badness, cruelty, and pain of the world. “When our friendships thrive and we surround ourselves with folks that make us feel loved, important, and included, we can survive some pretty horrific stuff,” he says.
Make More Of The ‘Right’ Friends
Even though you may be cutting ties with certain friendships, that doesn’t mean you should not make new ones. In fact, loneliness is an ongoing epidemic in America these days. “While you may be seeking connection for yourself, know that most people are incredibly lonely and isolated — a recent study found that 61% of American adults feel left out, alone, and isolated,” says Shulman. “So while you may be lonely, you are not alone in your loneliness. My challenge for you is to take an opportunity to reach out to someone — anyone — in some small way, today.” He says you can do this in several ways: send an old contact a text message or an email to say “Hello”; smile at a stranger in the grocery store; talk to someone new. “Whatever reaching out might look like, give it a try,” he says. “Maybe nothing will come of it, but maybe you'll reach out to someone who really needed a friend today.”


I don't think I've ever watch Netflix as much as I have in 2020.
With that being said, I'm kind of surprised by Wisconsin's "favorite" Netflix show: "Orange is the New Black."
HOW? There have been a ton of new releases this year and this one caught me off guard. "Tiger King" was Kansas and Oklahoma's favorite show. The most popular Netflix show overall though in 2020 is "The Umbrella Academy."
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I recently visited my sister in Oregon and spent a half day exploring downtown Portland. That half day was spent eating. We left the airport and made a beeline straight for Voodoo Doughnut. There are two locations in town, but we stopped at the one at 22 SW 3rd Avenue. Voodoo Doughnut has some unforgettable doughnuts.
We picked a selection that included one with blueberry sugar, another with maple and bacon, one with Oreo cookies, and one filled with a sweet creme. We had them box up the doughnuts so we could enjoy them for breakfast the next morning.
Then we were off in search of lunch before heading south through the Willamette Valley toward my sister's home in Corvallis. We parked downtown and started walking. The first thing we spotted, drawn as we are to chocolate, was a shop called Cacao drink chocolate. Although there are two locations, we found the one at The Heathman Hotel, 712 SW Salmon Street. There is another location two blocks west of Powell's Bookstore. This awesome little store offered a sampling of chocolates, but the thing that had us hooked was the chocolate drinks. My sister had a shot of pure dark chocolate. I had a hot chocolate of dark chocolate and cream. It was tasty and toasty to wander the streets a while longer with our steaming cups of pure pleasure.
After the chocolate was gone, we decided we really needed something to fill our stomachs and calm the caffeine buzzes we had going on. We stumbled upon Dragonfish Asian Cafe located in the Paramount Hotel at 909 SW Park Avenue. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the portions are huge. With a full stomach, we took off for Corvallis, home of Oregon State University. In my next entry, you can read all about my couple of days enjoying Corvallis and the surrounding wine country of the famous Willamette Valley.

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This 14kt gold-plated raw rose quartz necklace will be your saviour when in doubt. It works perfectly on a button-up shirt at work and as a chic accessory on your metallic party number.
Meshca jewellery is made using semi-precious and natural stones; these are naturally occurring and there can be a slight variation in size and colour of stones. Each Meshca jewel is unique, and no two pieces are alike.

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Figuring out how much CBD oil to take can feel like trying to navigate through a complicated maze. The sheer volume of CBD brands on the market can create confusion for consumers, and when you take a closer look, it’s not difficult to understand why. Not only do vendors use different source materials (CBD-rich cannabis vs. industrial hemp, different strains, etc.), but they also implement different extraction techniques .
Made with hemp grown in Europe, PlusCBD Oil is tested in a state-of-the-art in-house laboratory for CBD levels; these findings are then validated by a third-party lab, which also tests to ensure that all Plus CBD Oil products are free of pesticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and residual solvents. A third lab uses advanced testing methods to ensure that all batches are free of heavy metals.
Along with its better-known counterpart, THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical that produces the marijuana high), CBD is one of more than 400 compounds found in the oils of cannabis plant species, which include marijuana and hemp. Unlike THC, CBD will not make you high. That said, this doesn’t mean CBD is not at all psychoactive, as many assert, says Jahan Marcu, Ph.D., director of experimental pharmacology and behavior at the International Research Center on Cannabis and Mental Health in New York City: “CBD does change cognition. It affects mood, which is why people take it for anxiety. And some find that it makes them more alert.”
exhaustion and pain that kept her on the couch much of the day. The 58-year-old Seattle speech coach didn’t want to take opioid pain-killers, but Tylenol wasn’t helping enough. Roth was intrigued when women in her online chat group enthused about a cannabis-derived oil called cannabidiol (CBD) that they said relieved pain without making them high. So Roth, who hadn’t smoked weed since college but lived in a state where cannabis was legal, walked into a dispensary and bought a CBD tincture. “Within a few hours of placing the drops in my mouth, the malaise and achiness that had plagued me for weeks lifted and became much more manageable,” she says. She took the drops several times a day and in a few weeks was back to her regular life.
Many people say that you should scrub your body with leftover coffee grounds because the caffeine helps get rid of cellulite. (It is actually well documented in medical literature.) But if you feel weird about dipping into the coffee machine at the office, try this CBD-infused coffee scrub, made with coconut oil and shea butter for extra moisturizing benefits, instead. I like using it when I need a little bit of medication with my exfoliation (which the coffee grounds are for)—plus, the strong scent of coffee will wake you up if you use it in the morning. If you live with anyone else, just make sure to clean the shower afterwards—coffee scrubs can be messy and staining.
Another concern is about medications with which CBD might interact. This won’t be an issue with most drugs, says Sunil Kumar Aggarwal, M.D., Ph.D., a palliative medicine physician and scientist who studies cannabis and integrates it into his Seattle medical practice. The exceptions are blood thinners, IV antibiotics, and other drugs whose exact dosing is crucial and must be monitored closely, he says. (Of course, if you have a health problem, talk to your doctor before using CBD, and never take it instead of seeing your physician for a serious condition.)
In terms of how CBD is extracted from the cannabis plant, there a few different techniques that can be used. The most popular used to be by running harsh chemicals like butane (lighter fluid) or hexane over the raw plant material, but people quickly found out that this resulted in trace amounts of carcinogenic compounds (like formaldehyde) being left over in the end product. Not good.
What if you could roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron and get in the kitchen/laboratory and create your own Cannabidiol mixtures and concoctions, in a Bill Nye meets Martha Stewart sort of way? It’s easy with CBD isolate recipes that you make or modify to help you create CBD isolate edibles. The convenience and versatility of CBD isolate hemp oil lets you do that and more!
Like all of the CBD supplements from Dixie Botanicals®, the process for making CBD Isolate begins will hemp oil being extracted from non-GMO hemp plants. We use safe and non-toxic supercritical CO2 to pull the botanical, CBD-rich hemp oil from the plant. This CBD-rich concentrate includes all the cannabinoids, fatty acids, and other plant material that is naturally in hemp.
Despite the inability of CBD oil companies to cite health claims linked to their products, people buy CBD oil for pain and inflammation, anxiety, and sleep problems, and some also give it to their pets for the same reasons. In a survey conducted of its customers, CW Hemp, a family-owned provider of lab-tested CBD products, learned the number-one reason people buy their products is for anxiety, and according to a study conducted by Brightfield Group and HelloMD, 70 percent of consumers who use CBD do so because they suffer from anxiety.
I have been suffering from scalp pain, itching and scalp sores for more than 3 years. I have seen 6 dermatologists and 5 diagnosed me with folliculitis. The 6th dermatologist felt I did not have folliculitis, but dysesthesia. I am interested in trying a cannabis scalp cream, but know nothing about this product, and where I might get it, and if it might work for me. I have had 7/7 pain for 3.5 years and need some relief other than narcotics.
I think being safe to eat is a moot point. These are topical products. I don’t think anybody is buying to eat them. It’s just a marketing tactic. In regards to the chapsticks, unless you were trying to literally eat the chapstick I think whatever negligible amount may make it past your lips and into your mouth, would certainly not be a health concern from any of these products. What concerns me more is there is zero efficacy with all of these products. Do they just decide over breakfast how much CBD needs to be added for the dosage to work? It’s ridiculous that they are marketing it as safe to eat, and people are buying into that bs and providing no clinical studies or research at all. Just my 2 cents

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All donors will receive a OneBlood Long Sleeve T-shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.
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January 16, 2018, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM @ Cypress Forest Recreation Center
From frothing lava flows to holiday trinkets, you’ll create fun and new projects to take home each week. Cost of materials is included in class fee. Ages 7-12
January 16, 2018, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Oldsmar Public Library - Rotary Literacy/Conference Room
Thinking of starting a small business? Have questions about your existing small business? Sign up for a free 1 hour one-on-one session with a business counselor from Pinellas County Chapter 115 of SCORE. Must pre-register in person at the Library or by phone 813-749-1181
January 16, 2018, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Oldsmar Public Library - Storytime Room
For children aged 1 to 3 years. Programs include short stories, songs fingerplays and other activities to encourage early literacy and run about 30 minutes. No registration required. (Monday & Tuesday programs are the same)
January 16, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Oldsmar Library - Main Room
Please join us for a small reception celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Library building on St Petersburg Drive!
January 16, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Oldsmar Library - Rotary Literacy/Conference Room
Informal conversation classes for adult English language learners. Beginners on Tuesdays, more advanced speakers on Thursdays. No registration required, sponsored and led by the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas
January 16, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Oldsmar Public Library - Storytime Room
Teens - come enjoy some coffee, tea and snacks and help plan teen library programs! No registration required. For ages 12 and up (grades 6-12)
January 16, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM @ Oldsmar Library - TECO Hall
Presented by the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society. Learn all about ukuleles...the different sizes, how to hold, tune, strum, play a few chords and some songs.
TBUS will give you information for your continued education: local teachers, TBUS events, and online resources. This class will be followed by a class for advanced beginners on Feb 20. Bring your own ukulele if you have one. Optional pre-registration at: https://www.meetup.com/tampabayukes/
January 16, 2018, 7:00 PM @ Council Chamber

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A 14th Mexican carrier has received authority through the U.S. cross-border trucking pilot program, while the first company admitted to the program is investigated for possible violations.
The one-truck Importaciones Y Distribuciones Latina America became the fifth carrier to receive provisional operational authority through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrational program, while the other nine participants hold permanent authority.
The Advocates for Highways and Auto Safety had expressed concern that the ILDA had not fully disclosed affiliations. On May 7, the agency announced its investigation had concluded the company had not attempted to mislead officials on its application.
FMCSA said it will update its data if investigators confirm alleged violations by Transportes Olympic, the first program participant.
The five-truck company may have had an incident of cabotage, which would violate the program’s prohibition against domestic point-to-point transportation. Agency representatives also are investigating TO for a possible hours-of-service violation.
In October 2011, the FMCSA began the three-year program. Since then, it has revoked the authority of only one participant, dismissed 15 applicants and five additional carries have withdrawn applications.
On Jan. 23, the agency revoked the provisional authority of Sergio Tristan Maldonaldo, doing business as Tristan Transfer, over management control violations.
FMCSA also reported ordering trucks out-of-service for the following companies on the weeks indicated:
- Two for Servicio de Transporte Internacional y Local and one for Transportes Del Valley on the week ending June 1.
- One truck for STIL during the week ending May 25 and the agency put a second company truck OOS for the week ending May 4.
- One Grupo Behr ordered OOS for the week ending May 11.


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“Oat pancakes with yogurt and honey”
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Start your day off right with our Protein Oat Pancakes recipe.
These wholesome and delicious pancakes are packed with nutritious ingredients to fuel your body. With the perfect balance of protein and fiber from oats and the delightful flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, these pancakes will satisfy your cravings while keeping you energized.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy breakfast option or a post-workout treat, these Protein Oat Pancakes are sure to become a favorite.
Protein Oat Pancakes Recipe
- 1½ cups oats
- 5 oz. plain unsweetened yogurt (150 g)
- 3 tbsp. pure honey
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- Put all ingredients together in a blender, and blend for about a minute until batter is thick, smooth and with bubbles.
- Fry pancakes in desired size on a slightly oiled nonstick frying pan.
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Show date: August 31st – September 2nd, 2013 Supported by: Check the full line-up here
You might be under the impression that, after eight consecutive years of attending the same music festival and operating a blog that deconstructs the massive line-up, I might be tired of talking about Bumbershoot by now. But I feel the need for closure so here it is, the last I’ll write about Bumbershoot until 2014
My final post for The Bumbershoot Project 2013 edition. Thank you all for reading and check back next year for the 2014 lineup!
Electronic, indie pop
Called in as a last minute replacement for Icona Pop, Seattle’s indietronica darlings Beat Connection are a lovely fill-in. A few summers ago, “In The Water” was a regional hit and their latest LP, The Palace Garden, proved to be a step in the right direction. No doubt this will be one of their biggest shows in recent memory, but they will surely deliver on the chillaxing, harmonious ambiance they so famously create.
When Charli XCX announced her absence at this year’s festival, I was (foolishly) concerned about where One Reel might find the same enthusiastic pop-focused energy. Katie Kate’s low-key approach to rapping is just as pop friendly as it is uniquely Seattle’s. She reps Out For Stardom, the same collective tied with Mad Rad, Fresh Espresso, and Don’t Talk To The Cops!, all of which are reputable sources of the off-kilter, but no less dope, pop-rap scene grown locally.
Cascadia ‘10 provides music to answer the age-old question of what would happen if a Seattle-based band delved into rhythmic stylings of Fela Kuti. The result is reportedly called “flannelbeat”. The group is just as quick to announce their obsession with West African music as they are to admit how what they create is an homage, rather than grasping at lofty authenticity. The group has opened for Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars and Garaj Mahal, and now they take on Bumbershoot.
Chances are pretty good that you’ve read band bios that state how difference and uniqueness are their ultimate goal and then, several seconds later, the music you hear is contrary to that. Red Jacket Mine are one of the few exceptions to this rule. They honestly do morph between soul jams and the same laid back cool that immortalized Elvis Costello.
Have you ever listened to Alex Clare’s “Too Close” and wished for it to ditch the overdone dubstep veneer to really, truly let his voice be heard? If the answer is yes, Hot Bodies in Motion are definitely up your ally. They thrive between old-school soul and modern pop, but do it with an energy that feels distinctly genuine. Also, they have a great new EP out that you definitely need in your life.
As a former member of Screaming Trees, a well-loved grunge band that made Seattle their home from the late eighties on, you might expect Mark Pickerel to have a gritty edge to him. While it may not be completely gone, this new group is inoffensive and upbeat, and speaks to his growth as an artist more than anything.
Band leader, Benjamin Doerr, began Saint Paul de Vence as a songwriting project, largely inspired by his grandfather’s life fighting among the ranks of the Free French Forces in World War II. Accordingly, the music created by Saint Paul de Vence considers war, youth, and oblique nostalgia all the same. They point toward wine and vintage instruments as further inspiration to their music and have achieved notable success on KEXP and locally.
"Born in the tiny coastal hamlet of Plaplaya on Honduras’ Caribbean coast, Aurelio may be one of the last generations to grow up steeped in Garifuna tradition, a rich legacy that encompasses the African and Caribbean Indian roots of his ancestors. A protege of Afropop legend Youssou N’Dour and a masterful performer and global music ambassador, Aurelio released his latest album stateside through the Sub Pop imprint Next Ambience." - from Bumbershoot.org.
I imagine a majority of the crowd at BellaMaine will have learned of their existence from KEXP. Earlier this year, I must’ve heard them played on that radio station at least daily, if not more, and seeing them on the Bumbershoot lineup seems like the perfect synergy (gross, gross, sorry, ew) between two local establishments that champion local artists. BellaMaine are a four-piece that write melodious, easy going indie rock and their set will be perfectly lovely.

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Meat Processing Wastewater
When producing specialty meat products and processing fresh food, it is common for odors to be generated. This was the case at a meatworks processing company where hams, sausages and other meat-based goods were produced.
Being located in an industrial estate the company was concerned about the odor of its wastewater and wanted to improve onsite treatment and odor control.
Location: NSW, Australia
Size: 20m³ per day
System Size: 3x BioGill® bioreactor, total 720m² of media
A new treatment plant utilising BioGill® bioreactors and with both primary and secondary treatment was installed to manage the high concentration of odor-inducing FOG and COD in the wastewater.
The bioreactors provide the ideal habitat for microorganisms, Nature’s best recyclers, to consume nutrients out of the waste stream and quickly deal with the odor causing compounds.
Wastewater is first collected in a pit and passed through a screening process to remove particles larger than 1mm. The wastewater then travels into a Hydrocyclone to remove FOG, then fed into BioGill® units, operated in series. The pH is adjusted in the first stage.
Wastewater is pumped to the top of the units, dispersed over the gills, then gravity fed down through the media. Microorganisms grow on the gills, feeding on odor inducing compounds in the water on one side and drawing oxygen from the opposite side.
The ventilation design of the BioGill® bioreactors delivers an abundant supply of oxygen for microbial growth. This effect is compounded by using the BioGill® HydroSwirl™, a specially designed manifold well suited to the high suspended solids in processing wastewater.
The treatment system has significantly reduced odor and more than halved the use of chemicals at the site, leading to major cost savings. Additionally, a COD reduction greater than 85% was achieved, placing the client in a highly favourable position to comply with future local water regulations.
Your journey to lowered BOD and COD site levels starts with BioGill®, and we’re just a click away if you want help getting up and running.

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Loaded with the most productive methods and information, this text with step-by-step instructions teaches beginners and experts alike how to take perfect cuttings and grow a disease-free garden with high yield.Grafting is done to strengthen a plant which has difficulty growing in its original form, but whose characteristics you like. Roses, for instance, are normally a grafted species, as are apple trees and numerous other plants. Nurseries combineanbsp;...
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BOSTON (MarketWatch) - Shares of stem-cell researchers regained ground on Thursday, after being pushed down earlier in the week on investor concerns that a court ruling against the federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research would negatively impact the fledgling sector.
Companies edging higher Thursday included StemCells Inc.
Only Geron Corp. is currently running clinical trials using embryonic stem cells. The company is currently conducting Phase I testing an embryonic stem-cell therapy that it hopes will be able to restore some motor function in patients with severe spinal cord injuries.
In comparison, StemCells, Athersys and Aastrom all use stem cells derived from adults.
Meanwhile, Cytori Therapeutics and Osiris Therapeutics bucked the rebound trend. Shares of Cytori were off 1% while Osiris shares slid 5% in afternoon trading.
Cytori CYTX is focused on developing processes that can cull stem cells from the fat in one's body for therapeutic uses. Osiris OSIR is involved in developing therapies derived from stem cells found in adult bone marrow.
Stocks of the companies were rattled on Aug. 24, the day after a U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that the Obama administration's recent expansion of federal funding for research involving stem cells derived from embryos violated a 1996 law that prohibited research on embryos that would be destroyed in the process. The funds are provided through the National Institutes of Health.
The bulk of such NIH funds are generally awarded to scientists working on early-stage research projects at universities or hospitals. Private companies rarely apply for NIH funding, relying instead on investment from venture capital groups or the public markets.
The Obama administration's move was intended to reverse a Bush administration executive order issued in 2001 that prohibited NIH funds from being used for research that involved the destruction of new embryos. The Bush administration's restrictions, however, did allow for funding of research on selected cellular lines derived from embryos that had been previously destroyed.
In recent years, critics of the Bush executive order have argued that the limitations have impeded stem cells research. Many have asserted that the approved cellular lines were no longer useful as they had been contaminated over the years from overuse.
In the report on the ruling Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal also noted that stem-cell researchers were concerned the federal decision could also block funding for research on the cellular lines approved by the Bush administration.
According to the Journal, the U.S. government will spend $137 million on embryonic stem cell research in 2010, with $125 million slated for 2011.
On Aug. 24, Dow Jones Newswires reported that the U.S. Senate was preparing to hold hearings on the matter on Sept. 16.

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Sago vada is a popular deep-fried snack from Maharashtra. It has to be taken hot to get a good taste of the vada. Sago vadas can be had with green chutney or sauce of any kind along with tea.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Soak sabudana in water for 20 minutes. Drain water and keep aside.
Boil, mash potatoes and set aside.
Take a bowl and mix together soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, chopped green chillies, salt, chopped coriander, lime juice and chopped ginger. Do not add water.
Heat oil required for deep-frying in a kadai. Make lemon-sized balls of the mixture, flatten them on a polythene and fry over a medium flame till golden brown.
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SOME IMPROVEMENT “We want them to qualify much like the seniors … this year, we had eight teams from the parishes and it’s an improvement, but it’s not there yet,” Jureidini added. Speid believes they can win this and other international youth tournaments, like the Under-15 Cayman Airways International Youth Cup, which both clubs are currently participating in. “I participated in the Cayman Under-15 and won. We didn’t get proper representation the two years Harbour View went (CONCACAF Under-13). They weren’t good enough. If the best team had gone they would have done much better,” he added. Meanwhile Jureidini says getting up to standard and competing consistently should be the objective. “Winning these tournaments is irrelevant. While winning is good, it is not the most important thing. It’s proper development, proper exposure and doing the right thing,” he said. Since its inception three years ago, the CONCACAF Under-13 Champions League has generated a great deal of interest among local clubs, but most have been unhappy with the process used to select representatives for the tournament. The staging of a qualifying tournament this year to select the country’s representatives has been hailed as a massive improvement by Harbour View’s general manager Clyde Jureidini and Cavalier’s technical director Rudolph Speid, but both insist that it still needs improving. Cavalier won the KSAFA Under-13 title in 2014 and 2015 and Speid was unhappy that Harbour View got the CONCACAF nod both years, but he’s now pleased that an attempt is being made to select the best team. “I was winning the league and they never chose my team. Now they have a play-off. But before, they just chose Harbour View for two years … and Harbour View came last and I won,” he said. “But it’s better … at least they chose eight teams … this process is really an upgrade,” he added.. Jurideini also welcomes the new format. He, however, was quick to explain his club got the first two invitations. “The two years we were selected randomly, they wanted teams or combination of teams that have done well historically or were doing well, but neither process is perfect,” he explained. However, discussions with participating clubs and local interests led to the implementation of a qualifying tournament.
…after giving up US$100,000 a year job in USAfter giving up work that paid over US$100,000 annually to return to Guyana and give back to his homeland through his expertise, a project manager is fighting back against what he calls the wrongful termination of his contract by the Government of Guyana.Rudolph Small, who is taking the Government to court to claim millions in lost salaries and benefits, contended that he was contracted by the Public Health Ministry as the Director of Projects within the Ministry on January 31, 2017.Small has a Master’s of Science in Environmental Health, Degrees in Biology and Nursing and Post-Graduate Diplomas in Legal Nursing Consultancy and Project Management. As of 2016, he was working with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a Field Medical Coordinator and earning US$131,000 a year ($27.4 million).Former Attorney General Anil NandlallAccording to his statement of claim, which was filed by his lawyer, former Attorney General Anil Nandlall, he was informed by his acquaintance, Finance Minister Winston Jordan, of the need for someone to administer an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) project worth $1.6 billion in funding for maternal and child health improvements to Guyana’s hospitals.Having been informed in 2016, Small stated in his claim that he began discussions with authorities in Guyana and was interviewed by an IDB panel and offered the position, which he took at the expense of his job in the US. According to Small, his position as Director of Projects came with a monthly salary of US$5,000 ($1 Million).“In addition to the IDB project, Small’s help was requested in other areas. According to the claim, Small “was invited to the Office of the Minister of Health in January, 2017, and was requested to help the Ministry of Health to prepare a project document for a proposed mental health complex, that was being put up for funding by the Islamic Development Bank. The Ministry of Public Health was behind with its submission and required the Claimant’s expertise to expedite the process”.The claim goes on to state that, “the Claimant was also requested to assist with the health project slated for funding by the Indian Government, as well as, the Islamic Development Bank Project. Given ever expanding work assignments, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Mr Trevor Thomas, Executive Director of the Health Sector Development Unit (HSDU), Dr Morris Edwards and the Claimant, commenced meeting to formulate a new structure for the HSDU. Consequently, the Claimant was assigned as the Director of Projects. The Claimant’s contract was negotiated with Minister George Norton after approval and concurrence was received from Minister Volda Lawrence”.DownhillAccording to the claim, things started going downhill for Small with the dismissal of PS Thomas in March 2017. Thomas was dismissed after a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into procurement at the Public Health Ministry.Small contended that he was assured after Thomas’ dismissal that he would keep his job. That assurance, according to the claim, came from the new PS Collette Abrams. But suddenly, he was informed he could no longer be paid since Thomas did not have the authority to issue the contract.<<<“By a letter dated 7th of June, 2017, Ms. Collette Adams, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, wrongfully and in repudiatory breach of the said agreement, purported to terminate the Claimant’s employment and wrongfully dismissed the Claimant,” the claim stated.In the letter, Small is also reminded that he has to refund payments made for the rental of a building. According to the letter, he is yet to honour this request. The letter also stated that recommendations were received from the Department of Public Service.According to Small, he suffered total damages of US$208,500 ($41.8 million). He noted that had he stayed with his job in the US instead of returning to Guyana to work for the Government, he would have been paid US$125,760 for 2017 and 2018 and US$139,620 for this year.Small is claiming damages in excess of $25 million for breach of contract, special damages of US$208,500, aggravated damages, interests and costs. Attorney General Basil Williams has been named as the defendant.
London, Jul 12 (PTI) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar today announced a new innings of his life by joining a team that will create a brand new range of cricketing gear to hit the market from October 1. The Master Blaster joined Australia-headquartered Spartan International as an investor and member of the advisory board to provide his unique expertise to enhance the safety of helmets, gloves and leg guards among other sporting gear. “In the second innings of my life, as I call it, post-retirement this is one opportunity where I am not looking at it from a business point of view but it is the passion which has taken the front seat. I want to do something for the next generations, where they are protected,” he told reporters here today. Still limping following his recent knee surgery, the 43-year-old joked about his “new walk”, adding: “A few years ago I was on the other side of the fence. Now I am part of Team Spartan, where I am determined and motivated to give something back to the sport which has given me everything in life. The safety of any individual is important and that is our prime focus. The journey has just begun for a great partnership.” On a personal note, he pointed to breaking his fingers on a number of occasions during fielding and batting and indicated a brand new idea that he has hit upon for better cricketing gloves. “That is all part and parcel of the game but something I would want to share with Team Spartan would be my experience of 25 years of international cricket and what are the areas where we can continue getting better.I feel equipment is an extension of your body. A cricket bat is an extension of your arm. Gloves is something important ? we have had a fantastic idea which will be unveiled soon, it will be unique? something which protects the fingers,” he said. The iconic Indian batsman also made specific reference to the importance of having more “solid helmets” to prevent future injuries and “keep up our pace and press the pedal as hard as possible to meet all the expectations”. “Todays players and sportsmen are expecting the equipment to get better and there is a lot of competition in the field of sports goods manufacturing and lot of innovation. So it is important to be ahead of the competition,” Tendulkar said. Spartan International dates back to 1953 when it was founded in Jalandhar as a football manufacturer. Today it claims to be an “innovative product developer” across a broad range of sports including cricket, all football disciplines, netball, basketball and a range of health & fitness products, including shoes and apparel, which are distributed around the world including India. More PTI AK AH AHadvertisement
New Delhi: A major tragedy was averted as a massive fire broke out in the rear power car of the Chandigarh-Kochuvalli Express full of passengers as it was departing the New Delhi station on Friday afternoon.It resulted in chaos as the flames soon went out of control and the train was to be brought to an immediate halt at the platform. Fire brigade teams rushed to the spot while the passengers got down the train as a safety precaution. The fire brigade was immediately called and as a many as 12 fire tenders rushed to New Delhi railway station immediately. The fire department also had a tough time extinguishing the flames. Also Read – After eight years, businessman arrested for kidnap & murder”Fire was in the break, luggage cum generator car of the train. At around 2:50 pm, the fire was doused off and the cooling process was started,” said Atul Thakur, Chief fire officer. An inquiry would be conducted to find the cause of fire. Fortunately, no passenger was injured in the incident. The fire broke out in the rear power car of the 12218 Chandigarh-Kochuvalli Express around 1:40 pm. The incident occurred when the train was leaving platform number eight. The Northern Railway General Manager and other senior officials also rushed to the site along with the railway police station. Officers had a hard time controlling the crowd of onlookers who gathered at the platform or stood at the railway bridge witnessing and filming the incident. Also Read – Two brothers held for snatchingsRailway Minister Piyush Goyal took to Twitter and said, “An incident of fire has been reported from the power car of Chandigarh-Kochuvalli Express. The fire department team has doused the flames. Senior railway officials are at the incident site. No one has been injured in the incident.” The Chandigarh-Kochuvalli Express was sent to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station where the power car was replaced and then the train left for its onward journey.
Our political experts argue that the Indian National Congress is in a fix and moving along a beaten track in pursuit of a panacea to the organisational problems which will not help the party to come back to the centre stage as an alternative to the ruling dispensation. They lament that the party is facing unprecedented problems in different fronts which require a major surgery and not cosmetic solutions to cure the ills. Congress faces severe problems in organisational restructuring, ideological repositioning, leadership and above all, trust deficit. These problems are not unique to Congress. Many of the regional political parties have been facing the same problems. Many second-level leaders in Congress and other regional parties have noticed this syndrome and started moving towards BJP to enjoy greener pastures. BJP has strategically used them to advance their political march towards the power centre. Also Read – A special kind of bondBJP understands it well that organisational strength, contextualised ideological position of the party, adoption of the most advanced technology to reach out to masses, projecting powerful leadership to communicate and convince masses, creation of a new consciousness among the people and eroding the stand of opposition parties by touching their weaknesses are factors to achieve what it envisages. BJP, in recent years, has demonstrated that it was never contended with the electoral victory. Its aim is to penetrate into masses by using success. When BJP achieves electoral victory in a state, it will consolidate its positions first and then only will it move towards the next phase or area. Conquest and consolidation is its strategy while Congress has not learnt the art and as a result, despite being in power for ten years, it could not consolidate and strengthen the party substantially. They have been continuously searching for strategies and strategists for electoral victory and not for penetrating into masses. In fact, Congress is the mother of political parties in India, just as the British parliament. It was born out of a movement drawing the support of masses, more particularly the rustic folk in the rural areas namely the farming, pastoral, craft, fishing and tribal communities. They were drawn towards the party emotionally as the leaders built trust through their moral conscience and engaged with people. Also Read – Insider threat managementOver a period of time, Congress concentrated more on the electoral processes, government formation and its management rather than public engagement. In the last 30 years, the party has absolutely moved away from its original constituents, concentrating more on electoral strategies and processes, and thereby facing a trust deficit. In the era of globalisation, the party has lost its trust as benefits of the economy reached the rich, the middlemen and managers of the party despite its pro-poor policies and programmes. Congress never bothered to see whether the chalked out schemes and programmes have reached the needy by involving the party cadres. At this juncture, BJP moved into space left by Congress and capitalised. It is not only the space left by Congress that has been used but also the values such as patriotism, nationalism, sacrifice, service, yoga, naturopathy, etc. Congress has to start its introspection by searching for its soul. A proper introspection will show where Congress failed. This exercise has to be done not with managers and middlemen of the party but with Congress-minded intellectuals and opinion-makers. They are critical of Congress as it moved away from its original constituents. They have concerns for the poor and they feel that Congress has lost support from its core constituents. Congress need not bother about the immediate electoral outcome but rather work for rejuvenating the party and build its organisational strength by contextualising the ideology. Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals can substantially guide the party if the party leadership analyses the fall of the party in the backdrop of the Gandhian ideology and framework of building a mass movement. It has full five years and hence it can reposition itself by taking up the cause of the poor and by which a new consciousness can be created that it is a neo-Congress. (The author is a former Professor and Rajiv Gandhi Chair for Panchayati Raj Studies, Gandhigram Rural Institute. The views expressed are strictly personal)
Carmelo Anthony said he could not watch the trouble those in New York were enduring from Hurricane Sandy without doing something. So, the New York Knicks’ star forward did something.Anthony and others trekked to the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, where some residents remain without electricity and water, and handed out boxes of food and housing supplies to those in need.“I wanted to step up to the forefront,” Anthony said to a small group of reporters on the scene. “We all know what Sandy did to our city, especially to Brooklyn, and to Red Hook, with us being right here on the water. It hit us pretty bad, so I feel like I’m the face of Red Hook and I wanted to come back and give back to the place I grew up.”In conjunction with the Carmelo Anthony Foundation, Feed the Children and Metro Ministries, Anthony delivered 500 boxes filled with food and cleaning supplies to a housing project on Columbia Avenue, a block away from where he lived as a child in Red Hook.Some residents of the surrounding projects say they have been without electricity or heat since the storm hit last Sunday.“Sometimes it feels like we’re the forgotten borough, the forgotten neighborhood,” said Red Hook resident Vanessa Bernard, who has been without power since last Sunday. “This is uplifting. Some families don’t have much at all, and it’s really difficult. Anything helps, and to do this is uplifting.”“We just wanted to provide a temporary relief,” Justice Anthony, Carmelo’s brother, said.Carmelo Anthony said it was a “no-brainer” to help.“I’m one of them, I was once one of them,” he said. “I grew up running around with a lot of the older guys as a little kid, so for me to come back and to help and give out house supplies and things like that, that’s the least I can do, especially at a time like this.”
Photo by espn.com.After all the rumblings in New York that Geno Smith was a disaster and totally ill-prepared to lead an NFL team–the rookie quarterback made a nice account of himself in the Jets’ season-opener, a stunning 18-17 last-second victory over Tampa Bay.Smith, who opened training camp in competition with incumbent and now-injured starter Mark Sanchez, went 24-for-38 for 256 yards, with a touchdown, an interception and a fumble. He also had 47 yards rushing and set up the game-winning field goal by drawing a personal foul penalty in the waning seconds.Down by two with just seconds left, Smith scrambled for 10 yards before running out of bounds. However, the Buccaneers’ Levonte David pushed him when he clearly was out of bounds, drawing the 15-yard penalty, setting up Nick Folk’s 48-yard field goal with two seconds left.“I’m never going to panic,” Smith said afterward. “It’s a game, it’s something that I’ve been playing my entire life, I’ve been in that situation plenty of times.”Not exactly. This was his first NFL game. In New York. And after a preseason effort that, when he was healthy, did not inspire confidence.“We knew that he’s a much better quarterback than he showed in that one preseason game when he was hobbling around,” Jets’ coach Rex Ryan said, referring to Smith’s three-interception performance against the Giants. “I think where he really helped us, he ran, he made some big plays running.”Smith was much better and his poise shone through. “I love playing with a team like this,” Smith said, “because you don’t have to go out there and try to be Superman.”It was not a super play that saved the day for the Jets, but it was one that Ryan said Smith made happen.“No question,” Ryan said. “They had everybody back in coverage, they were deep down the field. At the time we knew we needed to make a play and he did. He stepped up, presence of mind, he was running like crazy and got out of bounds.”“I just go out there and I told those guys ‘it’s never over,’ ” Smith said. “I was on the sideline talking to Kellen (Winslow Jr.) and we were going over situations. Talked with Willie Colon and telling those guys just, ‘Hey, give me some extra protection and we’ll find a way,’ and that’s what we did.”
Listen Now Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer 2 min read Soccer practice for one kiddo. Band practice for the other. The dentist for you. The physician for your mom, who can’t drive herself.Wednesdays can feel like a finely tuned game of Jenga — which is exactly the appeal of family-focused ridesharing startup Shuddle. The San Francisco-based company, specifically designed to chauffeur children, announced today that it has raised $9.6 million in its Series A round. In total, Shuddle has raised $12 million so far.Related: Busy Parents: Meet Shuddle, the Uber for Kids“Nearly every parent struggles with getting their kid(s) from point A to point B because they often need to be in two places at once. Shuddle solves this problem,” said Steve Schlafman, Principal at RRE Ventures, the VC house that led the deal, in the statement announcing the funding raise.That may be true. But hoisting your children and grandparents into the car of a stranger is a tall ask with a lot of potential pitfalls.To address concerns, Shuddle has specifically tailored insurance for its drivers to be able to carry minors. Also, drivers have to pass a stringent verification and screening process.The startup launched in San Francisco and is currently operating within the Bay area and has 200 female drivers as part of its network. Shuddle CEO Nick Allen was a co-founder of the Uber and Lyft ridesharing competitor Sidecar.Related: Secrets to Being Both an Executive and a Mom Hear from business owners and CEOs who went through a crippling business problem and came out the other side bigger and stronger. March 18, 2015
Tags: Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Ocean Cay Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Share << Previous PostNext Post >> FORT LAUDERDALE — MSC Cruises’ Ocean Cay will welcome its first guests on Nov. 9, 2019, according to the cruise line.Officially known as Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the island is surrounded by 64 square miles of protected waters, and a coral nursery is being established to encourage and sustain the growth of new coral, says the cruise line.MSC is currently transforming a former industrial sand extraction site for its marine reserve and private island destination, and plans are underway for a marine laboratory to be situated on Ocean Cay for researching climate change-resistant coral.“Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve will bring something new and unique to our Caribbean itineraries from Miami and is set to become a truly memorable highlight for our guests,” says MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato. “We have created a guest experience that complements the breathtaking natural beauty of this remarkable part of the Caribbean. There was no need for us to build extensively on an island that already had the ingredients of a natural paradise. However, we have undertaken extensive work to clean-up the island, removing tons of historic industrial waste and helping to return the beaches, and the entire 64 square miles of protected waters surrounding the island, to their pristine state.”Onorato adds: “For the guest services on the island we have kept it authentic and designed an experience that will allow guests to simply enjoy nature at its best. The ship is an integral part of the experience as we have built a pier so that guests can go easily back and forth between the ship throughout the day making full use of both the ashore and onboard facilities.”Here are the highlights:More news: Marriott Int’l announces 5 new all-inclusive resorts in D.R. & MexicoSUN, SAND, SEA & SKYWith over two miles of white sandy beach shore formed from the world’s best aragonite sand, guests will be spoiled for choice with seven distinct beach areas, each with their own allure and character, says MSC.Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve features 7 beaches for guestsSun beds will be available on all beaches, and some beaches will offer cabanas that can be rented for the day. The Great Lagoon’s shallow crystal-clear water is ideal for protected swimming and water sports, while the smaller family lagoon is designed for younger guests to enjoy, offering very shallow, calm water and plenty of games. At over half a mile long, the Great Bimini Beach is the largest stretch of beach on the island, as well as the place to go to enjoy a variety of water sports.DISCOVER AND EXPLORE WITH EXCURSIONSMSC says its Ocean Cay excursions will allow visitors to explore, discover, relax and enjoy nature’s beauty at its best: “Discover the waters around the island through snorkel safaris, kayak tours and paddle boarding. The Family Explorer club will also offer fun activities for the entire family.”Ocean Cay guests will also be able to privately rent a smaller island close to the main body of land for the day, which will include: a private boat that will take the group to the island and remain at their disposal; and a marquee, sun beds and loungers and food and drinks. Near the island is an old shipwreck, making it a perfect spot for snorkelling.Swimming and water sports at the Great LagoonGuests can also participate in a wide range of entertainment activities including sports games and tournaments, dance lessons as well activities for the entire family.More news: AMResorts has a new Sr. Dir. of Cdn. Sales & Consortia Rel’nsAnd here’s a bonus: ships can remain in port into the evening, allowing for a range of evening experiences.DRINKS & DININGMSC says that as part of the commitment to ensure that the island is sustainable and to minimize waste, there will be a select number of dining options on Ocean Cay. The ship will also be fully operational while docked at the island, and the furthest point from the ship is only a 20-minute walk, or there will be an electric carts service available to transport guests around the island. There will be buffet dining plus food carts including a taco truck, conch fitter truck and more. The trucks will be stationary during the day around the beaches and will move to the Marina area at night creating an atmospheric food festival-style feel.Food and beverage services will be offered at an additional cost with upgrades available to the beverage package, says MSC. As the ship is easily accessible guests are able to walk on and off at their leisure, allowing them to also be able to freely dine on board as they choose.Bar options are set to include an authentic Bahamian bar and a Lighthouse Bar. There will also be an Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee Bar.SHOPPING & SPAAcross four distinct shopping areas, MSC passengers will have the opportunity to take home unique and special souvenirs or find vacation essentials that they may need. For those guests looking to relax and rejuvenate on the island, there will be services provided by the aw MSC Aurea Spa will have a selection of relaxing body and facial treatments. 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Prong collars must never be turned inside out (with the prongs facing away from the dog's skin), as this may cause injury against the body and head.  Plastic tips are occasionally placed on the ends of the prongs to protect against tufts forming in the fur or, in the case of low quality manufactured collars with rough chisel cut ends, puncturing the skin. Like the slip collar, the prong collar is placed high on the dog's neck, just behind the ears, at the most sensitive point.
Remember that training is an ongoing process. You will never be completely finished. It is important to keep working on obedience training throughout the life of your dog. People who learn a language at a young age but stop speaking that language may forget much of it as they grow older. The same goes for your dog: use it or lose it. Running through even the most basic tricks and commands will help them stay fresh in your dog's mind. Plus, it's a great way to spend time with your dog.
Clicker training, a common form of positive reinforcement, is a simple and effective dog training method. Although it is still fine to train your dog without clicker training, many people find it helpful. With clicker training, you can easily and effectively teach your dog all kinds of basic and advanced commands and tricks. It's fast and easy to learn how to clicker train your dog

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Italy is a beautiful Country that is situated at an attractive surrounding. An individual can have an enjoyable and comfortable travel to Italy by the use of the main highways air transport, water transport or any other form of transport. There is a link that is provided between Italy and other states by the scheduled bus and air trips in all the directions. During the touristic seasons, Italy offers marine travel due to its large seaport. Italy has several attractions, hotels, restaurants and night life that are enjoyed by most of the tourists. Some of the attractions include Amslfi coast, romantic gondolas in Venice and attractive beaches among others.
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