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A STEP BY STEP PROCESS ON HOW TO PREPARE GRAINS
You may have heard about phytic acid in grains or it may be completely new to you. It can be overwhelming with all this new information on how to be healthy and at times, be hard to know what to believe. I recommend eating the traditional way, like our great grandparents did. This means consuming foods as close to their whole form as possible such as full fat dairy from grass-fed animals, limited sugar and steering clear of all processed foods. It’s a really simple and easy way to eat and most importantly, the most healthy and satisfying way to fuel our bodies. However, taking care of ourselves can take some preparation!
When consuming grains and nuts there is a process that needs to take place to enable the body to better digest them. Grains contain phytic acid which is the storage form of phosphorus in plant tissues. Phosphorus, in this form, is not bio-available to humans because we lack the enzyme, phytase, which is required to separate phosphorus from the phytate molecule. Due to this, phytic acid binds to minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium, as well as B vitamins. This blocks their absorption and can contribute to a mineral deficiency. Grains that are absent from phytic acid contain 20% more zinc and 60% more magnesium. (see my blog ‘grains the health benefits and why most of your daily intake need to be fermented’ for the function of these minerals and vitamins and how much our bodies can tolerate).
So now that you know what phytic acid does to the body, I am sure you would like to know how to get rid of the phytic acid. The grains will need to go through a fermentation process. Soaking them for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 24 hours, in a lacto-fermented product will allow the phytic acid to break down. This can be yoghurt, buttermilk, raw milk, kefir, lemon juice or vinegar.
The following is instructions on how to prepare different types of grains.
Nuts- place nuts in a bowl and a fill to cover the nuts with filtered, room temperature water. Add 1 tsp of unrefined sea salt per 1 cup of nuts. Cover and leave on bench for 7-24 hours. Dehydrate (stay under 65 degrees Celsius) for 12-24 hours, or until crisp again. You can use your oven or a dehydrator. You can also buy blanched nuts that have already gone thorough this process.
Pancakes & Waffles- Stir the spelt/wholemeal flour and buttermilk together, cover and let sit on the bench overnight (at least 7 hours). Then add the remaining ingredients just before cooking.
Cakes & Muffins- Stir the flour and butter (melted and cooled) or oil then add some buttermilk or raw milk to make it slightly soakable. Let it sit on the bench, covered overnight (or for minimum of 7 hours). Then add the remaining ingredients before baking.
Cookies- Stir the four and butter (melted and cooled), add a few tbs of buttermilk or yoghurt, cover ans sit on bench for at least 7 hours. Add the remaining ingredients and bake. If you have a food processor you will find it much easier to mix as this mixture will be stiff.
Oat Biscuits- Stir the flour, butter (melted and cooled) and oats and then add a little buttermilk or raw milk to make wet but not too much. Cover and sit on bench for at least 7 hours. Add the remaining ingredients and combine before baking. If you have a food processor you will find it much easier to mix as this mixture will be stiff.
Baked Oatmeal & Porridge- Place the oats is a bowl, fill to the top of the oats with filtered water and add a tbs of yoghurt. Sit covered for at least 7 hours on the bench. Add the remaining ingredients the next day before baking. For the porridge just heat up and add some milk and fruit on top. I have a couple of great oatmeal recipes under my breakfast recipes.
Bread- You need a sourdough starter to make a sourdough wholemeal bread. I have made this before but I usually purchase my bread from a bakery that uses a proper sourdough process.
Beans & Legumes- Put them into a bowl, fill with arm temperature filtered water and add 1 tbs of any lacto-fermented product per 1 cup. Cover and sit for 24 hours. There is no need to rinse as the phytic acid evaporates, however, you can if you desire.
Brown Rice- Put them into a bowl, fill with arm temperature filtered water and add 1 tbs of any lacto-fermented product per 1 cup. Cover and sit for at least 7 hours. There is no need to rinse as the phytic acid evaporates, however, you can if you desire.
As you can see, it does take some extra preparation to make grains as healthy as they can be, it won’t take more time, just a bit of planning ahead of time. Another option for baked goods is to use a sprouted flour. Here the seeds have been allowed to germinate, which removes the phytic acid. This method is also used with sprouted bread which is another option for a bread choice.

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Smart wearable fitness technology sales are expected to double with projected sales of $27 billion by 2022.
Wearable fitness technology is here to stay. The question is, does it work? I guess it all depends on your definition of “work”.
If your smart-watch-fitness-tracker-gadget helps you to remain accountable to your well-planned fitness goals then it works great! If, however you purchased your leading-edge technology hoping it would make your quest for health and fitness easier, you may be disappointed.
Wearable fitness technology is no different than a piece of home exercise equipment or gym membership. They are only effective as part of an overall plan to achieve and maintain your health and fitness. Too many treadmills become expensive coat racks collecting dust in the basement and too many gym memberships go unused for us to think that wearables are any different.
Granted, by wearing it daily you are reminded of what’s expected of you from an exercise standpoint and guilt, at least for some people, can be a motivator. For those people who make the purchase without an accompanying plan and strategy in place to actually do something with the information, the investment is likely to disappoint.
Before you plunk down your hard earned dough on a piece of wearable fitness technology, take a few minutes this weekend to write out a plan for the next 6 weeks. Put old fashioned pencil to paper and map out your 6 week-fitness goal and how you plan to achieve it. Be sure it’s realistic and also be sure you write out exactly how and when you plan to work on achieving that goal. Will you walk daily and go to yoga class at night twice per week? Will you use that gym membership you have and schedule yourself to get there 3 times per week for spin and weight training classes? Will you finally call Joe Ingemi at MOVE in Melrose for some help with designing the perfect plan just for you? Whatever your goal and plan, if you can stay with it for the next 6 weeks, reward yourself with your wearable. It’s value will be significantly greater if you’ve already begun implementing a plan of action.

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Reducing food waste has been a major topic of discussion for years, and unfortunately, apples are among the most wasted foods of all. Last year, UK supermarket giant Tesco revealed that apples are among the most wasted foods throughout the supply chain – around 40% total of what’s produced (and even this seems conservative based on other food waste estimates).
One of the most interesting things about Tesco’s report, though, is that they estimate thatover two-thirds of apple waste is at the consumer level. The ratio of apples wasted is also much higher than other fruits identified as “food waste hotspots” such as bananas and grapes. Considering consumers in countries like the UK and U.S. generally eat around 16-20 pounds of fresh apples a year, the amount of waste per person is quite shocking indeed.
This alarming rate of waste makes us wonder, why are so many apples being lost at the consumer level? Could it be that this many bad apples make it into the supply chain? Well, we doubt it because if that was the situation, we know retailers wouldn’t stand for it! Beyond that, consumers would never choose and pay for that many low-quality apples in the first place.
We can picture a few scenarios that can lead to this type of waste though. One would simply be superficial bruising occurring in shopping bags, lunchboxes, etc. that led to a less enticing visual appearance and thus a higher chance of fruit being tossed. Another big one is consumers cutting up apples or taking a bite or two, and then that dreaded browning sets in. You know what happens then – the apples hit the waste bin. And, that’s true whether at home, the office or in school.
Speaking of waste at schools, a study published a few weeks ago found that an unfortunate side-effect of a mandate for U.S. schools requiring students to take a fruit or vegetable has led to a 56% increase in food waste. Even so, some have suggested that these school nutrition standards have also resulted in positive shifts in student preferences for fruits and veggies.
Whether mandates are the best approach or not, it’s clear that fruit should be available to students who want them, but ways to minimize waste should be also be sought. One simple solution for apples, one of the most popular, and most wasted fruits in schools – serve them sliced!
Cornell researchers found that when apples were served pre-sliced, “the percentage of students who ate more than half of their apple increased by 73%, an effect that lasted long after the study was over.” Not only that, there was also a significant boost in those selecting apples in the first place at these schools, giving the ideal two-birds-with-one-stone result of boosted apple consumption and reduced waste!
Arctic® apples are, of course, are the perfect solution!

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TurboGrafx-16 GameBox (iPhone/iPad)
Although it was overshadowed by contemporary Nintendo and Sega consoles of the day, the TurboGrafx-16 nevertheless carved out a small place for itself in the hearts of hardcore gaming eclectics. Now it's back in emulated form on iOS. Can the TG-16 still deliver fun two decades later?
- Games library offers tried-and-tested arcade classics
- Individual games are expensive, no enhanced graphics for the iPad
If you're a fan of the old TurboGrafx-16 console, then this iPhone/iPad app will provide some highly enjoyable mobile classic gaming.
As its name suggests, the GameBox is the official emulator of the old late 1980's, advanced-for-its-time NEC TurboGrafx-16 games console, which was also known as the PC Engine in Japan and Europe. The App is a free download, but if you want to play any of the 16 currently available, faithfully emulated Turbografx games, you'll have to fork over $3.99 for each one.
The App's roster of games is varied, and includes some stone cold, tried-and-tested arcade classics. Top picks are three superb side scrolling shoot 'em ups, Gradius, Salamander and R-Type. There's also a trio of old-school beat 'em ups, the highly enjoyable Vigilante, the pretty decent Ninja Spirit, and the comically wobbly China Warrior. Bonk's Adventure and New Adventure Island both deliver classic platform fun, and Bomberman '94 continues to provide very entertaining arcade action even after all these years thanks to its timeless gameplay. World Sports Competition and World Class Baseball are both okay, and Military Madness, Jaseiken Necromancer, Soldier Blade, and Dungeon Explorer are trips down memory lane probably best left to those who enjoyed them the first time around. Oh, there's also Victory Run for those who want to re-experience the thrills and spills of a sprite-based racing game. And if you don't know what that is, you probably won't like it.
One of my beefs with this emulator is that there are no differences between the iPhone and iPad versions. Considering how simple it is, couldn't Hudson have spent a little extra time putting together some iPad-specific screens so that the App didn't run pixel-doubled on the iPad, as it currently does? The iPhone version looks great though.
However, the emulation is excellent, and each game is faithfully recreated in all its past glory. Control options are good, and ensure that even the fiddly shoot 'em ups are reasonably playable. Some of the games are great, particularly R-Type, Bomberman and Vigilante, and overall the game selection is strong. More are apparently on their way, and purchasers who make requests will allegedly be listened to. Devil Crush, Blazing Lazers (Gunhed), Rainbow Island, New Zealand Story and Galaga 90 please!
The per game cost of $3.99 per game seems a little pricey, particularly if you want to buy a bunch of them. Some bundle discounts would be appreciated. It would also be nice to have iPad-specific screens, rather than pixel-doubled screens from the iPhone version.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.
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The Love Dimension is a psychedelic garage punk country surf band from San Francisco whose influences stem from an eclectic mix of music's past and future. Originally from the lost city of Atlantis, the band has prevailed through multiple reincarnations. In 2008, they returned to the Bay Area to create sonic architecture for the benefit of sentient beings across the multiverse.
With influences that span the musical universe, The Love Dimension sound is inspired by Spacemen 3, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Primal Scream, The Animals, Radiohead, The Yardbirds, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, Sleepy Sun, The Beatles, The Black Angels, Hank Williams, The Pixies, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and many more amazing artists.
The band released their second album, Forget the Remember, on local SF label, Warrior Monk Records, and an EP, Not Until All Beings Are One, on the London based label, Smoky Carrot Records in late 2012. They are working on their third album, likely to be released in 2013, when they plan to tour more of the US and Europe.


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Did you know that most grocery stores won’t buy bell peppers that can’t stand up straight? Strict produce cosmetic standards require peppers to have a perfect bell shape and one consistent color. “If you put it on a table and it tips over onto its side, it’s going to be rejected,” says Ben Simon. Even though it tastes the same as a pepper with perfect posture.
Simon is one of the founders of Imperfect Produce, a startup we’ve recently added to our portfolio of investments in sustainably minded companies. The young San Francisco business is developing a market for these tipsy peppers and other so called “ugly” fruits and vegetables. “Our mission with Imperfect is to find a home for the six billion pounds per year of fruits and vegetables that are rejected from grocery stores because of their cosmetic defects,” says Simon.
Imperfect Produce is delivering on that mission by sourcing produce that grocery stores won’t buy straight from California farms and selling weekly subscription boxes to Bay Area consumers through home and office delivery or from pick-up sites. It’s similar to the community-supported agriculture model, but it’s priced about 30 percent lower. A 10- to 14-pound box that includes four to seven types of produce costs just $12, plus a small delivery fee.
Imperfect Produce is also providing an affordable way for low-income people to get fresh, quality produce. The company counts single mothers, seniors on fixed incomes and lower income families among their customers, according to Simon. Those who are attuned to social and environmental issues have also signed on because they want to help reduce food waste.
The company, which is less than six months old, sources produce from up to 20 California farms and currently has about 800 weekly customers, nine full-time staff and 20 part-timers. They are also partnering with Sacramento supermarket Raley’s on a pilot program that sells ugly produce in 10 stores under the “Real Good” name.
A passionate, knowledgeable team of founders is one of the reasons Imperfect Produce has been able to ramp up so quickly. Ron Clark, chief supply officer, has worked for California food banks for the last 15 years sourcing ugly produce. Simon and Ben Chesler, both still in their mid-20s, launched Food Recovery Network, a successful college campus food recovery program, while they were in college. Simon also helped start Hungry Harvest, a business similar to Imperfect, on the East Coast.
Although the amount of produce Imperfect is sourcing so far is relatively small, the farmers involved are happy to be working with them. “They see the potential and they’re rooting for us to open up new channels to get more of their product to market,” says Simon.
As one of the first U.S. startups to build a business model around selling ugly produce directly to consumers, we see great potential for Imperfect Produce to make a measurable impact on food waste, resources and food insecurity. In addition to moving this food back onto our plates, they are recovering the energy, water, and other resources used by keeping this food in the supply chain. Plus, they’re also creating new jobs.
Imperfect Produce gets calls from around the country from people who want to be able to buy ugly produce in their area. Ultimately, Simon wants to be able to offer boxes of ugly produce everywhere. Their goal is to expand the Imperfect Produce distribution model regionally and then nationally. “There are large amounts of produce going to waste all across the country,” Simon says. “There are huge farming regions in Florida and upstate New York and the Midwest. There’s also a tremendous amount of waste happening at our ports. It’s just going to take work to build up that supply chain.”

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It's no shocker that the counterculture video group that called itself the Videofreex formed at Woodstock in 1969. Co-founders Parry Teasdale and David Cort happened upon each other there—both carrying hunks of video equipment—and decided to join forces. Together—Teasdale relates in his 1999 memoir, Videofreex—they roamed the site, “[David] interviewing, me behind the camera taping [...]
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Forty years ago, concert film were big. No really, they played on big screens and carried cultural import. In 1970, the documentary Woodstock won an academy award. When Talking Heads released Stop Making Sense in 1984, people were apparently dancing in the aisles of the theater.
Then, shortly thereafter, there were no aisles left to dance [...]
For the rock & roll collector—and the hard-toking Bonnaroo-goer—concert and festival DVDs have become essential stocking stuffers, even though many are subpar. Films of music festivals, in particular, "have become warmed-over buffets, in which you get one number each from a handful of bands (often not the best number, either) along with obligatory crowd-pans and [...]


Repairing Concrete Using (AquaTite™ ) Epoxy Injections. Concrete cracks are repaired using different techniques and methods, such as epoxy injection depending on how wide, long and/or deep the floor or wall crack is. Most of the concrete cracks are related to shrinkage and settlement, over stress such a example would be a vertical foundation settlement crack running down from a steel beam pocket and loading conditions and movements caused during original construction.Get a quote
Some of these repairs are completed by using epoxy injections applied directly into the crack. The procedure is different and varies depending on the crack location and whether the concrete cracks are horizontal or vertical. Some cracks might require additional steps, but we will focus on concrete cracks repaired using epoxy.How to Use Epoxy to Repair Concrete Cracks.The recommended process of injecting epoxy into cracks might vary from one place to another but here are some general recommendations to follow when repairing concrete cracks. When cracks go through a concrete surface, and there is visibility from both ends /sides of the concrete element, the epoxy can be injected from both ends. Sometimes the application might require to make the epoxy more flowable or use different viscosity of epoxy material another method to inject the epoxy into the concrete. The contractor might also want to inject the epoxy more closely than usual so it gets a full penetration of material into the deepest part of the concrete crack. Before deciding whether or not to use the epoxy repair, you will need to confirm that the cause of the crack is solved and no further movement is permissible. When the concrete is still subject to additional movement, which is extremely rare then the epoxy injection process is possibly not recommended. Recommended Applications for the Concrete Repair Using Epoxy. There are some instances on which this process is not recommended. Some cracks or cracks that are previously attempted to be repaired before may not be repaired using this method, instead, consult your engineer / qualified contractor and determine whether some chipping /removal and is needed or even remotely helpful to perform a repair by epoxy. Typically when there is water into the crack and cannot be dried out at time of service call, it is best to rebook for another day when crack is not leaking . Concrete cracks due to corroded steel should not be repaired using the epoxy, as the steel will continue to corrode and new cracks will appear. Epoxy materials grades and different viscosity for concrete repair are available handling cracks up to about 5/8 inch wide. We start by cleaning the crack area extending up to 3 inch to each side of the crack. This is needed to secure a proper bonding to the existing concrete crack.The epoxy is injected using ports, 5 – 8 at a minimum, that eliminates the need for drilling. Drilling is never applicable to a proper professional epoxy injection .The ports are to be spaced properly allowing the epoxy to be injected at the right locations.There is recommended spacing for the ports along the concrete crack set out by a skilled and properly trained technician. Once the ports are installed, we will need to seal the the front face of the crack. We cover the concrete crack using an epoxy paste along the crack length that will dry in about 30 minutes. This paste needs to hold up during the pressure injection process. Epoxy Crack Injection is only suitable for cracks in poured concrete walls. Pricing for epoxy crack injection are different from company to company because there are hundreds of different grades (pricing is applicable to grade of material and manufacturer) of epoxy throughout the industry. Most often the most extremely reputable specialist’s type contractors will be using the best grade of materials available. Most contractors only promote polyurethane injections simply because their profit margins are typically much higher, especially if they are using a lower grade material. Costs for epoxy crack repairs are less controllable as more material could be used even on a hairline crack then what first estimated. Epoxy resin injection is one of the solutions for a crack in a basement wall and is arguably the best repair (ask any structural engineering firm).Maintain the ports at least for 7 days to insure all materials have fully cured.
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$100 Question from H5 The average annual precipitation in Houston, TX is about 5.2 times that of El Paso. If the average annual precipitation in Houston is 46 in., what is the average annual precipitation in El Paso? (Round to the nearest tenth)
$200 Question from H5 In 1999, 189 physical therapists ran the New York City Marathon. This was 1048 fewer than the number of engineers who ran. How many engineers ran in the marathon?
$200 Answer from H5 189 = e – 1048; 1237 engineers
$300 Question from H5 Annual visits to Grand Canyon National Park increased from about 106,000 in 1915 to about 4,930,000 in 1999. What was the increase in the annual number of visits?
$300 Answer from H5 106,000 + i = 4,930,000; i = 4,824,000
$400 Question from H5 Beneath Earth’s surface, the temperature increases 10°C every kilometer. Suppose that the surface temperature is 22°C and the temperature at the bottom of a gold mine is 45°C. What is the depth of the gold mine?
$500 Question from H5 Suppose you are helping to prepare a large meal. You can peel 2 carrots per minute. You need to peel 60 carrots. How long will it take you to finish if you have already peeled 18 carrots?

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Customers can enjoy anything from zucchini noodles with eggplant meatballs to kale smoothies at B.GOOD, Franklin Street's newest spot for healthy eating.
Founded by Anthony Ackil andJon Olinto in Boston, the restaurant hopes to bring Chapel Hill back to its roots.
Ackil and Olinto grew up eating fresh and wholesome homemade meals, so they wanted to create an atmosphere that feels like home at their international chain B.GOOD, which has locations across the East coast, and in Europe and Canada.
“(Ackil and Olinto) just grew up eating in Uncle Faris’ kitchen, and they wanted to have that on a grander scale and bring back the sit-down, wholesome family meal,” said Karla Yankowski, B.GOOD's new store opening team manager.
B.GOOD works with FreshPoint, a national produce distributor, to connect their restaurants with local farmers. The restaurant strives for its ingredients to be as fresh and local as possible.


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Antique Royal Worcester China Hand Painted Roses Small Twin Handled Vase (Code 2311)
A small, almost miniature sized vase by Royal Worcester. It is hand painted with roses in yellow and red and it has the blush ivory colour ground. It has twin handles finished in green and gold and is one of the Hadley designs continued by Worcester after they purchased the business. It has the green Worcester mark to the base with the date code for 1908 making this an Edwardian example. The painting of the body is unsigned which was still quite common at the time it was produced.
Very good order with very little wear. Small production flaw to underside of foot ring with a little piece blown out during firing due to an air bubble or impurity.
Height: 8.4 cm ( 3 1/4 inch )
Width: 8.8 cm ( 3 1/2 inch )
Weight: 118 grams (before packing)
Stock Code: 2311 OC20-3
Shipping is free for most UK destinations but there may be a supplement for remote or offshore locations.
For overseas buyers please refer to the shipping tables, this item is in: Band A
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Sibley State Park in Kandiyohi County, MN
Sibley state park is a minnesota state park near new london. it was named for henry hastings sibley, the first governor of the state. a city park in mankato, minnesota is also named for sibley[http://www.mankatopedia.com/sibley park]. the rustic style... [read more at Wikipedia]
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Federal trade regulators in the United States have ordered Canadian-owned Irving Oil to divest itself of some of its holdings in Maine in order to promote competition.
The Federal Trade Commission wants Irving Oil Terminals Inc. and Irving Oil Ltd. to relinquish the rights to terminal and pipeline assets acquired from Exxon Mobil in the southern part of the state.
The commission said the objective is to maintain competition in gasoline and distillates in the South Portland and Bangor-Penobscot Bay areas.
"We expect the relief obtained here to accomplish that goal and protect consumers from higher gas prices," said Richard Feinstein, the commission's Bureau of Competition director, in a statement issued Thursday.
"We continue to closely monitor deals in the energy sector to ensure that consumers of petroleum products are served by competitive markets."
The commission said terminals are critical to the sale and distribution of fuel and the transaction would have substantially increased ownership concentration.
Irving Oil said it had entered into purchase and sale agreements for the Exxon Mobil assets on the condition it obtained all regulatory approvals.
In a statement released Friday, the company said it voluntarily changed the structure of the deal by partnering with Buckeye Partners, an energy supply firm, to address competition concerns raised by Maine's attorney-general.
"This transaction not only represents another chapter in our long history of successful partnerships in the distribution and marketing of energy products, but also exemplifies our long-term commitment to the economy and long-term energy security of the State of Maine," said Gary Bischof, general manager of Irving Oil Commercial.
The commission order requires Irving to give up its acquisition rights to Exxon Mobil's Bangor terminal and intrastate pipeline as well as 50 per cent of Exxon Mobil's South Portland terminal to Buckeye.
Under the proposed partnership with Buckeye, Irving would have long-term, independent marketing rights at the terminal and use of the pipeline, which would be owned and operated by Buckeye.
The order says Irving must also notify the commission before it acquires any additional ownership interests in any petroleum products, transportation or storage facilities in Maine.
A final order will not be written until after a mandatory 30-day public comment period.
Irving Oil said it is hoping to close the deal by July, contingent on the commission's final approval.

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Domino recently unveiled a 3-minute video providing further details of its new X630i digital aqueous inkjet press.
The X630i is a single pass, CMYK water-based digital inkjet press with Domino’s AQ95 ink set which is Swiss Ordinance and Nestle compliant. The ink utilises a polymer-based technology enabling printing on a wide range of uncoated and coated stocks, with no pre-coating required.
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AWARD FOR CASHTIVITY INITIATIVE AT TOORAK CAMPUS
Thursday, 15 May 2014 | Geelong Grammar School
An initiative that was introduced in the classroom at our Toorak Campus two years ago recently collected the Best in Australia award at the Founder Institute Graduate Awards on Thursday 15 May in California.
The Toorak Campus Cashtivity project, which was introduced in 2012 by Marissa Di Pasquale and implemented by teachers Richard Munro and Jacqui Moses, took the prize ahead of Sydney-based companies Slidefish and Food Orbit, as well as GeoMoby, based in Perth. The Founder Institute is the world's largest entrepreneurial training and startup launch program, and the annual awards ceremony acknowledges those that have exhibited exceptional progress in that given year.
In 2012 and 2013, Cashtivity was introduced into the Year 5 classrooms at the Toorak Campus by teachers Richard Munro and Jacqui Moses. This initiative supported the students as they collaborated to design and build their classroom ‘businesses’ as part of the ‘Let’s Trade’ Unit of Inquiry. Like Mathletics, Cashtivity is a web-based digital tool designed for practical use in the classroom and the school community.
Among Cashtivity's recent successes is the acquisition of a $50,000 Commercialisation Australia grant to help fund a U.S. expansion, and a spot onstage at the international Women 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to Ms Di Pasquale, the benefits of Cashtivity are widespread and can differ depending where it is applied.
"We have found Cashtivity is popular in Junior School for integrated learning to help plan and organise school projects like bake sales, fundraisers and kitchen gardens."
"In Middle School, it has a home in the economics and digital learning curricula (and teachers say it could be used in many other areas). Students find the cash register great on market days and the break-even bar becomes the hot spot for gamified learning, as students see the bar move towards profitability with each sale made!"
"Teachers see it as a way to combine real world lessons in Maths and Economics while it develops team work and leadership skills."

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The use of cannabis for headaches these days is common, at least here in Colorado and other states with medical marijuana laws are in place (and plenty where medical pot isn't legal, for that matter).
But in 1907, cannabis was beginning to be seen as an adulterant in medicines. Many ads for drugs, like the one we found for Dr. Miles' Pain Pills, advertised their lack of cannabis as an advantage over the competition. Their drugs were safer, they said, because the medication didn't have any pot in them. But looking back now, it's clear that wasn't the case at all.More »


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To the Editor Drs Tang and Smith1 reported on the democratization of health care as a vital direction to facilitate framing a health policy agenda.2 In the full report from the National Academy of Medicine,3 they emphasized transformations of the US health care delivery system (from a transactional fee-for-service basis to a model that rewards improving health and well-being, and from patient-centered care to person-centered care [with patient empowerment and shared decision making]) and call for technology to “provide just-in-time information tailored to the individual to inform those daily decisions that influence health behaviors.”
Alper BS, Elwyn G, Price A. Prioritizing Shared Decision Making. JAMA. 2017;317(8):856–857. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.21135
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When Courtland Rogers decided to date one of the most controversial MTV stars and get married to her, he probably wasn’t planning on getting negative messages from people on Twitter on a daily basis. And he surely wasn’t planning on people getting involved in his personal life. But according to a new tweet released on Jan. 7, “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans needs to be there for him once again, because he is being called a bad father for not knowing where his daughter is.
Last year when Courtland and Jenelle got married, Courtland’s ex-girlfriend decided to take their daughter Jordan away from the spotlight and out of Courtland’s life for a brief period of time. And this morning, Courtland is letting everyone know that he once again doesn’t know where his daughter is. “Even if u hate me please help me find my little girl she is innocent and this is getting out of control wtf WHERE IS JAJA ??” “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans’ husband tweeted. Over the past couple of days, Courtland and Jenelle have been looking at cars, getting tattoos and tweeting up a storm, but he hasn’t tweeted too much about his daughter. Rather, he has been getting into fight with people from Jenelle’s past.
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Roundtable on “How Plovdiv may be regional model for energy efficiency” was held in Novotel Plovdiv on 21st of June 2010.
Organizers of the event are Plovdiv Regional Administration and Energy Management Institute (EMI).
During the forum were discussed opportunities and challenges that the city of Plovdiv faces at an expert level in order to achieve higher energy efficiency. There were discussed also ways of interaction between local government and business representatives in developing and energy efficiency project financing.
Only 66 municipal buildings in Plovdiv have and energy audits performed and can apply for funding under the European energy efficiency programs. During the round table it turned out that only 1100 of 6200 state and municipal buildings in the country have been audited so far.
The forum was attended by The Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Fund Dimitar Dukov, regional manager of EVN Bulgaria Jorg Zolfelner, chairman of the Bulgarian Energy Forum Ivan Hinovski, Arch. Zdravko Genchev – Executive Director of the Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect. The roundtable attended the new executive director of the Agency for Energy Efficiency Eng. Kolyo Kolev.


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Kids love colorful things and the Rainbow Pancakes will surely brighten anyone’s day. Whether you are making them for breakfast, a quick snack, or even breakfast for dinner, they are a fun treat for the entire family.
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Akademi Kristus programs require a lot of our energy from the children and young people who attend our classes. Many of our participants’ families are living in extreme poverty surviving on less than US$2 per day, leaving little to no money for meals. Providing our students with well-balanced meals is critical to ensuring they can learn, play and train. For $20 per week we provide meals to the children living in the slum areas when they attend classes at the AK Sanur Hub. We hope to be able to increase the frequency of the meals and also provide food packs to the families to ensure they have nourishing meals throughout the week. If you would like to make a one off donation or sponsor regular meals click on the link below.
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text: The Forkhead box C1 (FOXC1) transcription factor is involved in normal embryonic development and regulates the development and function of many organs. Most recently, a large body of literature has shown that FOXC1 plays a critical role in tumor development and metastasis. Clinical studies have demonstrated that elevated FOXC1 expression is associated with poor prognosis in many cancer subtypes, such as basal-like breast cancer (BLBC). FOXC1 is highly and specifically expressed in BLBC as opposed to other breast cancer subtypes. Its functions in breast cancer have been extensively explored. This review will summarize current knowledge on the function and regulation of FOXC1 in tumor development and progression with a focus on BLBC, as well as the implications of these new findings in cancer diagnosis and treatment.


Police surveillance at football matches leads to intimidation and provocation of fans, researchers at Stirling, Glasgow and West of Scotland universities have found. The use of CCTV and body-worn cameras by the police has a counterproductive impact on anti-social behaviour as it leads to mistrust of police and undermines common-sense policing.
The Director of Big Brother Watch, Silkie Carlo, has said that “[t]his is compelling research that the police must take seriously. Police officers are acting like Big Brother, and treating fans like criminals damages policing efforts and fans’ rights alike. Some police forces are now even using facial recognition cameras at football matches too. This research should put a stop to this ludicrous Chinese style surveillance of innocent fans.”


Human Cognitive Performance: Sensing, Assessment, and Augmentation Techniques
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Rapid technological progress in data and information gathering has made today’s workplace a complex knowledge environment. It is estimated that at the current rate of technological innovation, the human will have become the weak link in the decision making chain by the year 2030. Although a number of innovations in data visualization and decision support have had positive impacts on human performance in the workplace, these techniques typically do not utilize information related to operator cognitive state, and thus may not function optimally in dynamic work environments. A critical step in the continued advancement of technology-driven decision making will be the development of methods to sense, assess, and augment operator performance in real-time.
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(2014). Human Cognitive Performance: Sensing, Assessment, and Augmentation Techniques. Journal Européen des Systèmes Automatisés, 48 (4-6), 397-420.


Lori Lightfoot is running against Toni Preckwinkle to succeed Rahm Emanuel and become Chicago’s first female, African American mayor. The two women defeated 12 other candidates to advance to the runoff, reports The Chicago Tribune.
Lightfoot is from Ohio, where both her parents migrated from the south as teenagers. She is 56-years-old, and shares a birthday (August 4th) with former US President Barack Obama.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Lightfoot has Worked in Multiple Chicago Leadership Roles
Lightfoot earned her JD from the University of Chicago, where she received a full scholarship. She then worked as a legislative aide for two years in Washington, D.C. She served as Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois from 1996-2002.
“Lori Lightfoot most recently served as a senior equity partner in the Litigation and Conflict Resolution Group at Mayer Brown LLP. She previously served as Chair of the Police Accountability Task Force, President of the Chicago Police Board, interim First Deputy of the Chicago Department of Procurement Services, Chief of Staff and General Counsel of the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Chief Administrator of the Office of Professional Standards and as Assistant United States Attorney in the criminal division,” reports ABC Chicago.
2. Lightfoot has Investigated Police Misconduct
“Lightfoot has a background in law enforcement and says she considers constitutional, respectful policing a key to public safety,” according to Chicago Reporter.
She was appointed the president of the Chicago Police Board in 2015.
“The board was notorious for overriding disciplinary recommendations by the police superintendent. Under Lightfoot it changed course, terminating officers in 72 percent of the cases it heard,” reports Chicago Reader.
3. Lightfoot has Been a Successful Attorney
“A Chicago Tribune examination of Lightfoot’s career with the behemoth Chicago firm Mayer Brown shows that she has represented corporate clients accused of racial discrimination, as well as police and prosecutors accused of the kind of misconduct she has criticized as a candidate,” reports Chicago Tribune. “Lightfoot also has made millions of dollars working at a firm whose attorneys have represented tobacco companies and other corporate clients accused of egregious wrongdoing.”
Lightfoot responded to criticism Chance the Rapper made of the former federal prosecutor during a City Hall news conference by mentioning her grandmother’s murder at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan. Chance endorsed Lightfoot’s competition, Toni Preckwinkle.
The mayoral candidate counters suggestions of elitism. In the WTTW Voters’ Guide, Lightfoot said, “My vision for this office is to create a transparent City Hall that is more responsive and accountable to every person, not just the wealthy and well-connected.”
4. Lightfoot has Been Misrepresented on Social Media
“There are many distortions in critics’ comments on social media — so much so that the campaign has posted a fact sheet to address some of them,” according to Chicago Reporter.
A few of the claim vs. fact statements include:
“Lori’s opponents claim she’s a wealthy corporate lawyer … [but] Lori grew up in a low-income family that faced many of the same challenges Chicago families face …”
“Lori’s opponents say she is part of the establishment because she was appointed by Mayor Daley and Mayor Emanuel … [but] Lori is the only independent reformer in this race.”
“Lori’s opponents have attacked her for defending police against lawsuits … [but] Lori has dedicated her career to police reform and accountability.”
To the critics of her role in the criminal justice system, Lightfoot notes her brother has spent “most of his adult life in prison,” and she “understands on a deeply personal level the impact of the criminal justice system on families.”
5. She Would be Chicago’s First Openly gay Mayor
Lightfoot has lived in Chicago since 1986 and now lives with her wife and daughter near the northwest side.
“Attorney Lori Lightfoot on Monday questioned why Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle brought up her sexual orientation in response to a question in last week’s Chicago mayoral debate,” reports Chicago Tribune. “Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor who is openly gay, was asked about Preckwinkle’s answer to a question in which both candidates were asked what they admired about the other, and the county’s leader applauded her opponent’s openness about her sexual orientation. Lightfoot wondered aloud whether Preckwinkle’s response was ‘blowing a dog whistle’ to conservative voters in a campaign where both candidates have been negative about each other.”
Preckwinkle called the suggestion ridiculous.
Lightfoot included her daughter in a campaign commercial.


One of the two people of interest in Tuesday's fatal hit-and-run involving a motor home in West Sacramento has turned himself in.
At about 5 p.m. Thursday, Rio Linda resident Joshua Neil Anthon, 31, will be booked at the Yolo County Jail on one count of murder, according to West Sacramento Lt. Tod Sockman.
The woman seen in the surveillance photos has been identified as 33-year-old Pamela Nicole McKee, of Sacramento. She is still a person of interest and investigators still need to speak with her, Sockman said.
If you have any information about McKee's whereabouts, please contact the West Sacramento Police Department at 916-372-3375.
Officers initially responded Tuesday night to 960 Sacramento Ave. in West Sacramento due to reports of a "pedestrian vs. vehicle accident." What they found, however, was that the occupants of the vehicle - described as an off-white 1999 Tiffin Allegro motor home - had an argument with the victim and "other parties" before running the victim over. The motor home then fled the scene.
The victim was West Sacramento resident Michael Ray Anderson, 55. The cause of death was "multiple force blunt injuries."
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Motorheads know where they can find companionship on summer Tuesday evenings – Oakland Beach Commons, of course, where bay breezes are refreshing and the DJ spins the oldies. The late Kevin Oliver started the Tuesday cruise nights as a means of bringing the community together and, in the process, raising funds to support community causes. For the last several years, the Greater Warwick Lions Club has coordinated the event, collecting $2 for every vehicle on display or selling $15 seasonal passes. The club also raises funds with a 50/50 cash raffle. Next Tuesday, the club will present a $1,000 scholarship to a Toll Gate grad, which was made possible by the cruise nights.


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Trauma-Informed Care for Women
Trauma-informed care is an approach to treating individuals that recognizes the impact of past traumatic experiences on a person’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. When it comes to women’s mental health, it is crucial to understand the unique needs of female clients who have experienced trauma.
At Anchored Tides Recovery we know trauma can take many forms, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, and other adverse experiences. Women are more likely to experience certain types of trauma, such as sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and gender-based discrimination. These experiences can have long-lasting effects on a woman’s mental health, leading to conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders.
To provide effective trauma-informed care for women, it is essential to recognize the following unique needs of female clients:
- Safety and trust : Women who have experienced trauma often have a heightened sense of fear and anxiety. Creating a safe and trusting environment is essential for women to feel comfortable opening up about their experiences.
- Understanding the impact of gender : Gender-based violence and discrimination can have a significant impact on a woman’s mental health. Recognizing the role of gender in trauma is critical to providing effective treatment.
- Addressing the physical effects of trauma : Trauma can have physical effects on a woman’s body, such as chronic pain, fatigue, and digestive issues. Addressing these physical symptoms can help women feel more comfortable and confident in their recovery.
- Empowering women to make choices : Women who have experienced trauma may feel that they have lost control over their lives. Empowering women to make choices about their treatment and recovery can help them regain a sense of agency and control.
- Incorporating a holistic approach : Trauma can impact all aspects of a woman’s life, including her physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. A holistic approach that addresses all of these areas can be more effective in helping women heal.
- Understanding the impact of motherhood : Women who are mothers may have unique needs related to trauma, such as the fear of their children being taken away. Addressing these concerns can help mothers feel more confident in their recovery.
- Cultural sensitivity : Trauma can impact women from all cultural backgrounds, and it is essential to understand and respect these differences to provide effective treatment.
- Providing ongoing support : Recovery from trauma is a lifelong process, and women may need ongoing support to maintain their progress. Providing ongoing support can help women stay on track and feel more confident in their recovery.
- Emphasizing self-care : Women who have experienced trauma may neglect their own needs and focus solely on the needs of others. Emphasizing the importance of self-care can help women prioritize their own well-being and promote long-term recovery.
- Addressing co-occurring disorders : Women who have experienced trauma may be more likely to have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Addressing these issues simultaneously can be critical to promoting overall recovery.
Trauma-informed care for women requires a unique approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on female clients. By understanding the unique needs of female clients, treatment providers can create a safe and supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling please call our team at Anchored Tides Recovery who can assist in helping you today 866-661-0974.
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The BCCI has asked the Kochi Tuskers Kerala to sue their owners in order to get their contractual fees from their former owners. This is to allow the BCCI to be able to send across the player fees legally because otherwise, they will not be able to remit money abroad without the contravention of the FEMA – a foreign exchange related law in India.
The Kochi Tuskers were disbanded by the Indian cricket board and the IPL governing council assured the players of getting them their dues. The BCCI has already encashed the bank guarantee as well but to use it to pay the foreign players, they will need the players to sue the franchise with the BCCI named as a party.
The IPL Governing Council chairman, Rajiv Shukla said, “Our prime concern will be the players' interest, their interest is not hampered in terms of financial losses and also in terms of their participation in the tournament. Suppose these players are re-auctioned for some other franchise and if there is any difference in what they are supposed to get, it will be compensated by us.”
The Tuskers were expelled from the IPL at the end of the fourth edition of the tournament after they refused to pay the annual instalment for being the franchise owners.
The fifth edition of the IPL will have only nine teams, instead of the 10 teams that played in 2011.


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(St. Albans, NY)- Senator Malcolm A. Smith held his first Operation Safe Southeast Queens (OSSEQ) meeting for 2011. The meeting consisted of representatives from the offices of Southeast Queens elected officials, local police precincts, the Queens District Attorney’s office, community and civic leaders, clergy and concerned citizens.
Through the communication and relationships established at the monthly meeting, Senator Smith and his staff have been effective at targeting traditional “hot spots” and increasing police surveillance thereby curtailing drug activity, prostitution and other issues brought to their attention at the meeting.
“Preventing crime and keeping my constituents safe is always my first priority. I formed OSSEQ to combat gun violence and crime in our neighborhoods. Over the past few years with the cooperative efforts of other elected officials, precinct commanders, clergy and members of the community OSSEQ has made Southeast Queens a safer place to live, work and worship,” said Senator Smith.
Last year, a sub-initiative entitled the Operation Safe Southeast Queens Youth Committee was formed. This committee held a number of gang prevention workshops at Campus Magnet High School and brought buses of students to Albany for the Black & Hispanic Caucus weekend and kicked off what was the first of many activities for the youth committee. The committee is looking to expand their youth initiatives again this year and take bus loads of students to Albany next month to participate in all of the youth activities.
At this month’s meeting, members of the FDNY and EMS conducted a CPR training with meeting attendees.
“ Every month this year I plan to have a different theme for each one of my meetings. This month’s theme was on CPR Training. I really want people to feel like they learned something and benefited from coming to OSSEQ, ” concluded Senator Smith.
Operation Safe Southeast Queens is held the first Wednesday of every month at the Queens Long Island Medical Group, PC, 206-20 Linden Blvd , Cambria Heights, NY 11411.
Malcolm A. Smith is the New York State Senate Immediate Past President Pro Tempore (2008-10)

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- Tesla is the most held stock on SoFi Invest, SoFi's trading platform, CNBC reported on Thursday.
- Tesla unseated Apple, which was previously the most popular stock on the platform.
- Tesla has been on an eye-popping bull run recently, but it hasn't been without whiplash: Shares hit a new intraday high and fell by 17% within two trading days this week.
- Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Among investors experiencing Tesla whiplash this week: millennials.
Tesla is the most held stock on SoFi Invest, CNBC reported on Thursday. SoFi, a personal-finance company that courts millennials, said it was the most purchased stock on its trading app six trading days in a row.
On Wednesday, investors on the platform bought and sold more dollars' worth of Tesla than any other name, ever, on the platform, CNBC reported.
The rush into Tesla shares came as the stock reached new highs this week. Tesla went on an eye-popping bull run after announcing earnings, with trading volume spiking 1,460% and shares hitting an intraday high of $968.99 on Tuesday.
A record number of people started following Tesla on Tuesday, when 6% of SoFi's active base of users viewed Tesla's tearsheet, SoFi told Markets Insider.
But as CNBC reported, it's a volatile stock for retail investors to jump into. After Tuesday's record, Tesla's shares fell by 17% on Wednesday.
SoFi's retail clients can trade stocks, exchange-traded funds, and cryptocurrencies on SoFi Invest. Apple was the most popular stock in terms of assets under management on the platform before Tesla surpassed it on that metric in late January, according to SoFi.

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Urza – Treurwilg – Into the Arcane – Svarthart
On sunday 10th of november doom will reign over de Verlichte Geest:
Urza is a 5-piece funeral doom metal band from Berlin, they have released their first full-length album”the Omnipresence of Loss” this year and will present it to the Belgian audience.
Treurwilg is a crushing doom band from Tilburg. Their first release “Departure” was an absolute masterpiece. They are currently writing their follow-up album, so hopefully they will bring us some new tunes.
Into the Arcane is a new dutch doom band with experienced musicians who released their first album “Sleepless We Lie, Thoughtless We Cry” this year. They come to present their album in Belgium this autumn.
Svarthart is a doom/death metal band from Antwerpen. They released their latest album “Awaiting the Return” last year. They will play to warm up the audience for this trembling evening of doom.


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Molecular biologist Dan Graur mentioned his weird idea that guinea pigs are not rodents at a lecture at my university in Tübingen when I was still a student.
A new and highly problematic means of obtaining organs is pushing the boundaries of the “dead donor rule.”
The impact of too-onerous animal-welfare laws on the diets of people of limited means becomes clear.
Immediately you know these structures were designed. How should you know that? How did the scientists know that?
The culture of death — the dehumanization of the vulnerable and the unwanted — is fast upon us.


ORION II Stair Rail Hardware Kit
The ORION II Stair Rail Hardware Kit is for mounting the bottom rail to posts on stair sections. Each kit includes lower rail stair brackets, screws, screw hole covers, square driver and templates. The drill templates are to help the installer locate, mark and drill mounting holes. The brackets are powder-coated aluminum and offered in standard colors of white, black and bronze and a matte textured finish. CLICK HERE to view color chart.


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Batts vary in weight because of the weight of different fibres, the quantity of fibre is roughly the same and each is as lovely as the last.
This batt weighs: 50g
Batts can be spun a number of different ways; striped into strips and spun short forward draw across the breadth, spun straight from the batt across the breadth. Spun from the middle of the batt. Spun from the fold. Quite frankly the possibilities are endless and each creates a unique yarn. Give 10 people the same batt and every skein of yarn will be different. This makes spinning from these light airy batts hugely exciting! How will you spin yours? Don't forget to share your yarn on our Ravelry group:
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