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Laurent Leger Adame
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
I am a portrait photographer working between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. I built my career in France and Spain, before moving to California in early 2016.
I have built my career as a portrait, editorial and commercial photographer with a client list that includes artists (actors, directors, dancers, musicians, designers) and business owners. Many of my portraits have been published in local, national and international magazine and newspapers. I have participated in the production of multiple short films and write screenplays.
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Rachel and Edgar had two favorite details about their wedding day. First, they were able to spend most of it together, and second they ate lots of cake! Which begs the question…why have just one wedding cake, when you can have THREE?!
We love how beautiful their park wedding under an old oak tree turned out. The garden floral + airplant arch from F.Dellit Designs looked stunning. And of course, all three of their wedding cakes looked delish from Whisk Bakery! Keep scrolling to see more of their beautiful day below, plus find a full gallery from Smith House Photography.
Spend more time together with a first look
From Smith House Photography: Rachel + Edgar said their two favorite things about their wedding day were spending time together and eating cake! They did a first look, which allowed them to spend the majority of their wedding day together (rather than just the reception).
Married beneath an oak tree
The ceremony was held at a local city park in Houston, Elizabeth Baldwin Park, underneath the sprawling branches of a beautiful old oak tree. Rachel had a vision for her ceremony space filled with greenery and florals, and the florist, F. Dellit Designs, built a ceremony arch, filled with gorgeous florals and air plants, to emphasize the natural beauty of the space. We loved the use of air plants in the arch, as well in each of the bouquets and as boutonnieres!
Why have one cake when you can have three?!
The reception was held at a nearby neighborhood bar, the Nouveau Antique Art Bar. The space is filled with vintage lamps and chandeliers, creating a warm and inviting space for the guests. A VW Photo booth pulled up outside as a photo booth and the arch from the ceremony was relocated to serve as an entryway into the reception. They also had three different flavors of cakes from Whisk Bakery, beautifully designed and absolutely delicious. (Best Baker in Houston? Absolutely!)


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Retailers hoping to grow their cat treat sales must look into the unique needs and preferences of their cat-owning customers and account for the often finicky natures of cats.
Just like with their canine counterparts, the telltale crinkling of a particular bag or rattling of a familiar container can bring any feline within earshot running for a tasty treat. And as with most consumable categories, natural, nutritious products that are free of artificial ingredients are increasingly becoming an absolute must for many pet owners. However, for retailers, it’s important to remember that cats—and their owners—require some special considerations when selecting and stocking treats.
Nick Massey, CEO of Green Coast Pet based in Pasadena, Calif., points out that cats are sometimes an afterthought for when it comes to treats.
“Typically, cats get left out and play second fiddle to dogs,” says Massey. “We wanted to make sure that we offered the same great chew to cats that we did for dogs very early on in the growth of our company.”
Retailers should make sure to give cats equal attention, and work with manufacturers who consider cats’ special dietary requirements and discerning palates. While they may not consume the same volume of treats as dogs, felines can drive customer loyalty to a particular brand, flavor or type of treat, encouraging consistent, repeat sales.
“Different cats have vastly different preferences when it comes to flavors and forms, which means it’s important to stock a variety of treats to appeal to all taste buds,” says Chanda Leary-Coutu, director of consumer experience at WellPet based in Tewksbury, Mass. “Because of this, cat parents are also more likely to be repeat purchasers—when they find a treat their cat likes, they tend to stick with it more rigidly than dog parents.”
Leary-Coutu also points out that rising rates of pet obesity—an issue for both cats and dogs—has more pet parents keeping a closer eye on treat calorie levels.
“Cat parents want to be able to treat without the guilt and because of that, cat treat trends are actually mirroring what we see in the dog treat category,” she says. “Grain-free, low-calorie snacks with high-quality ingredients are helping cat owners share more special snack time moments that they can feel good about.”
However, while healthy treats that don’t add excess calories to the pet’s diet are gaining in popularity for both cats and dogs, retailers should keep in mind that cats and dogs have different lifestyles. This makes paying attention to ingredient lists and nutrition information especially important for building a healthy treat selection for cats.
“Generally speaking, cats lead calmer lives than their dog counterparts,” says Rashell Cooper, director of marketing for Dayton, Ohio-based Redbarn Pet Products. “While we may be jealous of their napping abilities, it does mean they need to watch their caloric intake more closely, especially indoor cats. Natural, low-calorie treats, for example, can help cat owners reward their cat without worrying about weight management.”
But low in calories doesn’t mean lacking in flavor, or absent other nutritional benefits. Pet owners are looking for a treat that is holistically healthy, much like they’re increasingly doing for themselves.
“At Loving Pets, we know that pet parents of all ages are increasingly focused on what goes into their pet’s diet, of which treats and chews are included, as they care as much about knowing the ingredients and benefits as what is going into their own foods for themselves,” says Eric Abbey, president and founder of Cranbury, N.J.-based Loving Pets. “Pet parents are becoming savvier when it comes to reading labels, and are looking for healthful, nutritious food and treats for their furry friend—making decisions they can’t make for themselves.”
There are numerous treat options on the market that provide a tasty, species-appropriate snack. In particular, manufacturers note that single-ingredient and meat-based treats are increasingly popular.
“As obligate carnivores, cats thrive on a diet that is high in meat, so opting for treats that are high in meat protein is a great place to start,” says Jorge Jeub, social media and marketing specialist for Grandma Lucy’s, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. “Biologically, cats need high protein and lower fat; therefore, single-ingredient meat treats are great to have in-store.”
Jeub notes that single-ingredient treats are attractive to consumers because they can easily tell that it has no additives or by-products. But this isn’t limited to the meat-only varieties.
“This year, there has also been more CBD and hemp treats for cats, which have grown increasingly popular due to their calming or nutritional qualities,” he says.
Massey also notes the rapid growth of the hemp category, but cautions that while innovations in a category can spike sales, it’s not without its complications for retailers. He says that he has heard from retailers that they are inundated with samples of new hemp and CBD products, leaving them with the challenge of weeding out the high-quality ones. One retailer has started devising her own standards for selecting only the best.
“When a category is hot, a lot of new people try to jump in,” Massey says. “She is going to just start making requirements that they must have distribution and also must not have come from the human side of the hemp business and jumped to pet. She wants partners that are dedicated to helping pets, and I think that’s a great place to start in looking at options.”
While there are numerous options for retailers to pick from when building or adding to their cat treat selection, Cooper concisely sums up what they should focus on, no matter the type of treat.
“An ideal cat treat is three equal parts: flavor, functionality, and healthy,” says Cooper.
Cat treats also offer some unique opportunities and present different challenges when it comes to merchandising and promotional strategies. Cats’ notoriously finicky tastes may mean that just offering a wide selection isn’t enough to find success. As Leary-Coutu points out, that approach may overwhelm customers who are either looking for something specific or aren’t sure what kind of treat will be a hit with their feline.
“There can be hesitation around the thought of treating for some cat parents,” says Leary-Coutu. “Many pet parents find the search for the right wet or dry food daunting enough that they’re reluctant to even begin looking for a treat recipe that will satisfy their cat. Retailers can help make the journey easier by offering trial opportunities in store.”
Finding something their pet loves through a few free samples can be a strong incentive for a pet owner to come back into the store to buy a full-size package. And once retailers have helped customers find the right treat for their pet, they need to make sure to keep the product in highly visible locations in-store to make sure it doesn’t slip customers’ minds. Some cat owners may not consider treats a necessity or think to buy them frequently, so Abbey suggests merchandising them where they will be an obvious addition to a customer’s cart.
“We recommend placing cat treats front and center as well as increasing incremental sales by placing treats at the cash registers, on endcap displays or near behavioral training/solution products,” Abbey says. “Handing out free sample packs is a great and effective marketing idea for cat owners to try new things that they may not know to seek out.”
Jeub notes that unlike dog treats, cat treats tend to be light and packaged in smaller containers than dog treats, making them ideal for merchandising in smaller retail spaces.
“Clip strips, end caps or grouping them into categories is a great way to merchandise cat treats,” he says.
Cat treats present a perfect opportunity for cross-merchandising as well. Jeub points out that toys can be stuffed with treats, or treats can be hidden on top of cat trees to encourage play. Retailers should point out that pairing new treats with a familiar toy, or vice vera, can have the added bonus for pet owners of getting suspicious felines to try something new.
“Overall, putting an emphasis on highlighting that cats are predatory in nature and that consumers can have some fun with the treats they give their pets is a great selling point that has worked with our retail partners,” Jeub says. PB

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Биология-> All The Plants of PernGo to Menai's Homepage
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This is a complete list (minus any I might have overlooked by mistake) of all the plants that exist on Pern. Information was taken from all the novels (up to and including The Masterharper), as well as the short stories (up to the publication of The Runner of Pern) and the Dragonlover's Guide to Pern (which seems to be regarded as mainly canon. Any conflicts between the novels and the Guide are listed.) This list was mainly compiled for use in RPing, though anyone interested in plants might like to read through this list. All plants, such as grapes, asparagus, mint, etc. that have recognizable Terran names are assumed to be of Terran or bio-engineered Terran form, and have the same growth forms, habitat, and uses that they do on Earth.
Moriel, apprentice weaver on Dragonsfire MOO, has developed a list of plants that can be used as dyes, and has more in-depth info on what plants yield which dyes than listed here. You can find her site at www.geocities.com/anglinsbees/dye.html
If you spot a plant in a book I do not have listed, or any other info on plants that I might have missed, please e-mail me so I can update the list. Thanks to Elena, Tephra, and Elrhan for info that helped me make this page more accurate!
I have recently added outside information, mainly medical uses of many of the imported plants. Please use common sence and don't try any remedies listed here without consulting a physician. While drinking peppermint tea to quell an uneasy stomach may not be dangerous at all, many plants are more potent, and there is a fine line between dose and overdose. While the same information could be found in several different books on herbs and/or herbal healing, I used Lesley Bremness' 'Eyewitness Handbook: Herbs' and 'the Complete Book of Herbs' for the bulk of this information. The rest is mainly personal knowledge. It is quite possible that the plants the colonsists brought with them were genetically altered before and/or after they arrived on Pern to produce a reliable level of the chemicals that are medically benificial, since they knew that sooner or later their conventional medicines would run out. It is also possible that some indigenous species were altered as well to be a reliable source of medicines. However, even with genetic altering, the potency of a particular crop depends on location and the weather conditions it was grown in. Therefore, it's my opinion that there is probably a masterhealer or 2 that analyze the harvested herbs for potency when applicable.
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H=this plant is listed only in a historic manner, and may or may not currently exist on Pern. It can probably be safely assumed it still exists somewhere.
I=This plant is a known import to Pern from Earth
N=This plant is a known native to Pern
?=I was uncertain of the information, and made an educated guess.
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What is fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis?
It’s easier for people to think of joints as causing problems than to think of fatigue and the other intangible things that give RA patients trouble. That’s because fatigue is not something you can put your finger on. It’s a sense that you’re not feeling up to par, that you’re slowing down. Nothing else may be wrong that’s obvious to you or your physician. You may or may not have joint pain or stiffness at that moment. But the fatigue is there.
Patients sometimes compare the fatigue of RA to recuperating from the flu – as if they’re trying to keep up and can’t do it. But that’s not quite all of it. There’s something more that’s hard to define. The fatigue of having a systemic rheumatic disease is unique and can be very difficult for patients and those around them.
HSS is nationally ranked #1 in orthopedics, #3 in rheumatology, and #16 in neurology by U.S.News & World Report (2010-2011). HSS has been top-ranked in the Northeast for both orthopedics and rheumatology for the 20th consecutive year. In addition, Consumer Reports ranked Hospital for Special Surgery the best hospital in New York City according to their patient satisfaction study.
More Info: http://www.hss.edu/index.htm

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Blade of Tyshalle
Twenty-seven years ago, they said Hari Michaelson didn't have a chance.
He was just a loser, a street criminal from a disgraced family. He'd
never make anything of himself. They were wrong. He made himself into
Caine: Killer. Superstar. Hero...
THE BLADE OF TYSHALLE
Six years ago, Ma'elKoth – a god of Overworld – held Pallas Ril in his merciless grip. Earth's ruling elite wanted her dead. Caine swore he would save her. They said he didn't have a chance. They were wrong. He sacrificed his career as Caine to crush Pallas Ril's enemies and bring her home.
Now Hari Michaelson is the only man who stands between the soulless corporate masters of Earth and the green hills of Overworld. Caine's victory over Ma'elKoth opened a door between the worlds, and the faceless masses of Earth are killing everything he loves. Enemies old and new array themselves against him. And Hari's not even Caine anymore. He's just one man – alone, half-crippled, powerless. They say he doesn't have a chance.
They are wrong...
Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy novelist. Stover graduated in 1983 from Drake University and settled in Chicago. Stover is a student of the Degerberg Blend. This jeet kune do concept is a mixture of approximately twenty-five different fighting arts from around the world. This combat style influences the way Stover writes his fight scenes, for which he has won considerable acclaim. He lives in Chicago with artist and writer Robyn Fielder.
Stover is the acclaimed author of two fantasy novels, Iron Dawn and Jericho Moona, and two science-fiction and fantasy hybrid stories featuring a hero named Caine: Heroes Die and Blade of Tyshalle. Stover lists some of his prime influences as Roger Zelazny, Stephen R. Donaldson, and Fritz Leiber.
Stover is one of the most controversial authors in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. His three Star Wars novels are much more violent and morally grey than most other Star Wars works, which has earned him both fans and detractors.
Series contains 4 primary works and has 4 total works. Current series reading order on below.


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It can be tough to feel you have the time or the resources to really help someone in need when you have all of your own obligations — but it often doesn’t take much to make a big difference in someone else’s life.
What you gain in return could be some unexpected long-term health benefits.
“Anyone who has given time, money, or other resources probably already knows this from experience,” Mitchell Popovetsky, M.D., a primary care physician at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), said in a release.
A growing body of research sheds light on what’s behind “that helper’s high,” as well as the long-term physical and psychological benefits that may follow. Scans that detect neurological activity find that the mesolimbic system — the part of the brain responsible for feelings of reward or pleasure — lights up in a donor’s brain after donations are made.
Research also links giving to the following greater qualities of life, said Popvetsky:
1.) Self-esteem and satisfaction. Volunteering for organizations and informally helping loved ones can lead to greater self-esteem, life satisfaction, and sense of purpose. Younger adults may not benefit as much, as they are more likely to volunteer out of obligation, according to researchers. But a sense of purpose is often gained by volunteers of all ages.
“When I was a stressed-out medical student, I helped start an organization that connected medical students with older adults who needed help navigating the health care system,” said Popovetsky. “It was one of the most satisfying things I did in medical school. It gave me a feeling of making a direct impact.”
2.) Lower risk of depression. Knowing you’ve genuinely helped someone else and given of yourself may decrease your risk of depression, sadness, or lack of energy. It may also give you more of a sense of personal control over your life and help you recovery more quickly from a personal tragedy, such as the loss of a spouse.
3.) Better physical health. A lower risk of depression can mean a lower risk for heart disease and other related health conditions. One 2013 study, RUMC points out, divided 100 high school students into a group of volunteers and a group of nonvolunteers. They all had equal body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol levels at the beginning of the study. Yet afterward, those who volunteered once a week for two months ended up with lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and a lower average BMI.
Researchers believe those who benefited psychologically from volunteering also saw the physical improvements, as the factors have all been linked in previous studies. Older volunteers tend to reap physical and psychological rewards such as less belly fat, better cholesterol levels, and lower blood sugar
4.) A longer life. Adults with heart disease who spend up to 200 hours helping others over the course of a year may be less likely to have a heart attack or die in the following two years, one study found. Other research has linked volunteering one to two hours a week with the most optimal health benefits for older adults.
“Volunteering provides many older people with a deep sense of meaning,” Patricia Boyle, Ph.D., a Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center neuropsychologist who led that research, told rush.edu. “Working toward a goal and feeling like you are making a contribution to society likely increases your sense of purpose in life, which we have found contributes to both psychological and physical health.”

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The September reading of 1.2 million is the number of housing units builders would start if they maintained this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts edged down 0.9 percent to 871,000 units. Meanwhile, multifamily starts–which includes apartment buildings and condos–fell 15.2 percent to 330,000.
Construction starts exceeded expectations in March on the back of strong multifamily development. The report was a joint effort of the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
General Counsel. Andrew has general responsibility for all of Greystone Development’s legal matters. As Deputy General Counsel, he oversees the structuring, negotiation and execution of acquisitions, financings, leasing and other development-related activities.
The Dodd-Frank mortgage shift: From pre-qualify to pre-approval A pre-approval will let you know how much home you can afford, most home sellers will expect to see a pre-approval when your purchase offer requires a loan to complete the sale. What Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? A mortgage pre-approval is produced by a lender that indicates how much you can borrow.
Two blocks north of the portion of Hudson Yards that opened in mid-March on Manhattan’s Far West Side, another massive project is getting started. Foundation work on the Spiral, Tishman Speyer.
Federal Reserve approves banking reform measures WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A proposal to shed more light on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s emergency lending. as an amendment to a Wall Street reform bill, would come up for a vote on Tuesday and would.Housing Price Declines Spread to 38 States in Feburary: Report Strong housing market helps reduce lingering foreclosure inventory colorado springs’ strong housing market expected to continue in second half of 2015. The local economy was bolstered by the Army’s announcement last month that it will cut only 365 soldiers – initially, at least – from Fort Carson as part of its plan to reduce troop numbers by 40,000 at bases around the country,The subprime mortgage crisis occurred when banks sold too many mortgages to feed the demand for mortgage-backed securities sold through the secondary market.. When home prices fell in 2006, it triggered defaults.. The risk spread into mutual funds, pension funds, and corporations who owned these derivatives.
Newsroom – IHDA – Illinois Housing Development Authority – 2019 News Releases. Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $28 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing. Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and/or Rehabilitation of 25 Affordable Housing Developments creating 1,864 units for.
The September reading of 1.2 million is the number of housing units builders would start if they maintained this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts edged down 0.9 percent to 871,000 units. Meanwhile, multifamily starts-which includes apartment buildings and condos-fell 15.2 percent to 330,000.
· Online Database Lists Nearly 600 Zero Energy Projects. News / May 16, 2019 Published by EC&M: New Buildings Institute (NBI) maintains data on thousands of low-energy projects across the United States and Canada and a recent blog post offers some analysis of the 580 certified, verified and emerging projects.
Housing starts heat up in January, climb whopping 18.6% – Housing starts significantly heated. home builders are pushing through new construction projects.” single-family production rose 25.1% from last month to 926,000 units while multifamily starts came.
Multifamily Drop Pushes Total Housing Starts Down as Single-Family Makes Gains March 16, 2018 A decline in multifamily starts pushed overall housing production down 7.0 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.24 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and.
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for April 2019: NEW residential construction april 2019 Building Permits: 1,296,000 Housing Starts: 1,235,000


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An invitation arrived today.
Which elicited a “YES!!!” from my son. I love that it means so much to him. 🙂
Our youngest son has braces now and the bedtime routine is a wee bit more complicated. I forgot to capture this routine with his brother and didn’t want to miss the second chance.
I have to challenge myself to continue taking pictures of moments that define the current season of their lives. It was a piece of cake when they were little because everything was so new and fresh; it seemed I ALWAYS had my camera out, ready to spring into action.
Not so much now. 🙁
I need to be careful not to let this time slip away too quickly. Because before you know it, they will be off on their own.
And I will miss these moments terribly.
The Everyday Family session is centered around an activity that engages the entire family. Ideas include:
– a Saturday morning pancake-making ritual
– hanging out at the zoo
– going to a parade
– bathtime with a newborn
– having a Wii marathon
– hanging out at a county or state fair
– flying a kite or hanging out at the beach
– a birthday party or other special event
– a picnic and hike at a nearby park
– baking cookies
– hanging out at a local arcade or bowling alley
– a trip to the Farmer’s Market
– family day at the waterpark
– hanging out in and around your home
– camping out in the backyard
– biking around the lake with a stop for ice cream
What makes the Everyday Family Session unique is that your family is the center of attention instead of me, the photographer. While I may still “orchestrate” a few shots, most of my time with you will be spent observing and capturing natural moments as they unfold.
The fee for the Everyday Family Session is $250 ($225 for returning clients)* and includes up to 2 hours on-location with approximately 50-100 images posted to a password-protected gallery within 20 days of session. This fee includes the entire image gallery on disc along with a print release! [*There is an additional fee of $10/person for groups of 8 or more.]
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We went to a fish fry on Friday, my very first because I don’t eat fish. My grandpa really wanted to go and I thought it would be a fun experience for the boys (they LOOOVE seafood, go figure). It was held at the very school my mom attended at a young girl. Not only did I get to hear more of my grandpa’s stories (how much he enjoyed fishing as a boy with his dad, about Grandma as a young woman, and the old house on Ferry Street), I also learned a few new things about my mom – such as where she liked to play as a child AND more about the family dog she swears was evil.
Making the most of this time. Creating memories for the boys to embrace.
Speaking of the house on Ferry Street (the one my mom grew up in), I learned that the light fixture hanging in one of Grandpa’s spare bedrooms used to hang in their old dining room. The fixture was “rescued” before the city tore the house down.
A framed photograph of the Ferry Street house also hangs in the front entryway of grandpa’s current home. How cool is that? My grandma was such a sentimentalist.
Guess I am, too, which is why I’m enjoying these visits so much. 🙂
Another recipe from the 2012 Spring Weekend Scrapbooking Retreat. [And bible study, for those of you who sampled it last week.] It’s one of my new faves!

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Inhaled insulin is just as effective as injected insulin at controlling blood sugar, according to a study in the October issue of the journal Diabetes Care.
Almost 300 people with type 2 diabetes enrolled in the six-month study, which was conducted by researchers at Baylor University Medical Center.
Half of the participants were randomly assigned to use inhaled insulin before meals plus a single bedtime injection of long-acting insulin. The rest of the group used their traditional insulin injection regimens. Eighteen people left the study for various reasons.
The inhaled insulin comes in a dry-powder delivery system similar to some asthma inhalers. When it hits the lungs, it's absorbed directly into the bloodstream, making it take effect faster than injected insulin.
Like injected insulin, doses of the inhaled insulin can be adjusted to accommodate meal size or on an as-needed basis.
About 20 percent of the inhaled-insulin patients developed a mild to moderate cough lasting an average of two weeks, but cases declined during the study.
Similar numbers of patients from both groups experienced other adverse effects (126 from the inhaled-insulin group and 118 from the injected-insulin group), including hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Few cases were severe (six in the inhaled-insulin group and one in the injected-insulin group), and most were related to blood sugar.
Inhaled-insulin participants were significantly more satisfied with their treatment than the injection patients. The study was long enough that the novelty of the inhalation system probably didn't account for the satisfaction gap, say the researchers.
Inhaled-insulin patients also didn't gain weight during the study, while insulin injectors added about 3 pounds.
Diet and exercise were emphasized for all participants, who were instructed to follow a weight-maintaining diet and get 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least three times per week during the study.
Inhaled insulin isn't ready for mainstream use. Long-term safety studies must be done first.
If it becomes available, inhaled insulin may appeal to many patients, making them more likely to control their diabetes, say the researchers.
By Miranda Hitti; reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD
SOURCE: Hollander, P. Diabetes Care, October 2004; vol 27: pp 2356-2362.


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There are 5 ways to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Watford by bus, train, taxi or car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Watford is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.
The quickest way to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Watford is to taxi which costs £90 - £110 and takes 29 min.
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Watford is 16 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The line 951 bus from Staines Railway Station to Watford, Beechen Grove takes 46 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Staines Railway Station station and arriving at Watford, Beechen Grove. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Watford. However, there are services departing from Staines and arriving at Watford Junction via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 44 min.
What companies run services between Staines-upon-Thames, England and Watford, England?
Sullivan Buses operates a bus from Staines-upon-Thames to Watford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Staines-upon-Thames to Watford via Clapham Junction in around 1 h 44 min.
Train from Staines to Clapham Junction
Train from Clapham Junction to Watford Junction
Bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5
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ESI Ergonomic Solutions Edge Single Adjustable Monitor Arm
Maximize your worksurface space with Edge series monitor arms! The Edge single monitor arm offers dynamic, finger-touch adjustments to give users the ability to control the angle, distance, and height of a monitor for comfortable viewing. Available in Silver, White, or Black.
- Recommended for 24" - 36" deep worksurfaces or corner applications
- Dynamic height adjustment
- 180 degree lock-out feature to prevent arm from getting pushed back too far and bumping into a rear cubicle, wall, or glass panel
- 13" Height adjustment range
- Low: 7" High: 20"
- 22.5" Extension
- 3" Retraction
- +90° / -25° Tilt
- +90° / -90° Rotation
- Holds monitors weighing 6.5 - 17.6lbs max
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It has been almost four years since the COVID-19 pandemic sent the American labor market and workplace into a tailspin, revolutionizing work overnight. In 2024, change remains the constant: As the domestic labor market continues to boom, employers and employees will continue to grapple with new trends, new competition, and new skills. Changing attitudes around hybrid work, pay transparency, a four-day workweek, and AI will be among the top trends, all set against the backdrop of a persistently, historically tight labor market.
The RTO Wars Continue
The years following the COVID-19 pandemic have been marked by standoffs between workers, who prize the flexibility gained from remote or hybrid work arrangements, and employers, who continue to value the in-person connection and collaboration that in-office work can bring. Hybrid roles now comprise the majority of remote-capable jobs, with 52% hybrid in May of 2023, 29% fully remote, and just 20% fully on-site. About 20%-25% of all U.S. workers work from home at least part of the week, according to Goldman Sachs economists. Nearly three years after the first companies announced the beginning of their return to office (RTO) process, the KPMG CEO Outlook survey found that 64% of leaders globally still predict a full return to in-office working by 2026. Meanwhile, a Harvard Business Review study found that 48% of employees say RTO mandates prioritize what leaders want over what employees need to do good work, and 60% say the cost of going into the office outweighs the benefits.
Hybrid work remains popular, especially among younger talent. McKinsey found that when workers are offered flexibility in a new role, 87% of them will take the offer. Remote-capable employees cite hybrid options as a key consideration in their job satisfaction: A 2023 Gallup poll found that 30% of hybrid employees would job search if their employers decided not to offer hybrid flexibility, and 61% of exclusively remote employees would. Interestingly, the same study found that while employee engagement has declined as a whole since before the pandemic, it is highest for exclusively remote employees at 38%. Hybrid workers sat at 37%, while 33% of remote-capable on-site employees reported being engaged at work.
Nonetheless, on-site work has obvious value. In 2024, employers will continue to attempt to entice workers on-site by offering clearer messaging around the benefits of on-site work, as well as additional incentives and flexibility to ease the transition. While 2023 was dubbed by some the “perkcession” as some companies scaled back in-office perks to save costs, the Harvard Business Review argues that leading companies are exploring more impactful benefits to incentivize on-site work, like housing subsidies to allow employees to afford nearby housing, caregiver benefits like on-site childcare or childcare stipends, or catered meals at the office. The World Economic Forum recently posited that “the office will be in competition with working from home,” a competition that will ultimately be good for the office. Employers can use this tension – which it appears will be evergreen – to hone the purpose and design of the office, intentionally fostering meaningful collaboration and a pleasant environment.
Pay transparency took the U.S. by storm in 2023, when California, Washington and New York state joined Colorado and New York City in requiring employers to include precise pay ranges in job postings. A ZipRecruiter survey from October – before New York state’s transparency law went into effect – found that 72% of employers included pay information on job listings on the site, and an Indeed survey found that every state increased its disclosure rate over the past year, not just those with pay transparency laws.
The trend is driven by a desire to limit pay inequity but it is popular among younger job searchers and increasingly seen as beneficial for employers as well. On the other hand, employers initially opposed the laws over worries that they would reduce negotiating power during interviews and limit their ability to reward truly exceptional candidates and employees with higher salaries. Additionally, there is some evidence that employers have stopped increasing pay bands at the same time that posting them transparently became common, due in part to candidates habitually requesting the top end of a range, even if it is out of step with their skills.
However, a survey by job board Indeed found that 75% of U.S. job seekers would be more likely to apply for a job that includes a pay range, and a report by student experience company Symplicity found that 87% of surveyed college students think that pay transparency is the most important element of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. SHRM Research found that salary disclosure increased the number and quality of applications for posted jobs, while Payscale found that having a clear, standardized compensation strategy increased employee retention by 30%. In the long term, economists think that salary disclosure can help narrow persistent gender and racial wage gaps.
Once a pipe dream for office workers, the four-day workweek is gaining steam. Four Day Work Week Global, which advocates for the program and facilitates pilots at companies worldwide, touts multiple benefits of the shorter schedule: Productivity, employee engagement, employee feelings of well-being, and work-life balance increased, burnout decreased, and 95% of companies that try the schedule stick with it. In 2022, 61 UK-based companies piloted the four-day schedule: Average organizational revenue rose by 1.4%, participating companies reported a 57% decline in the likelihood that an employee would quit and a 65% reduction in sick days, and 92% continued it beyond the end of the trial. Some of these companies transitioned to a four-day, 40-hour workweek, but the majority trialed a shorter four-day, 32-hour week. In 2022, Belgium became the first country to legislate the four-day workweek, making it the norm for all Belgian workers.
The idea is a popular one. A 2023 Bankrate survey found that 83% of Gen Z and millennial workers support a four-day workweek, and 82% of workers surveyed by Morning Consult say its widespread adoption in the U.S. would be successful. Nonetheless, the actual prevalence of these jobs remains low: Indeed estimates that just 0.3% of total job postings advertise a four-day workweek (a threefold increase in the last few years), most of these in traditionally hard-to-fill, on-site jobs in healthcare and construction. Additionally, experts caution that it can take significant effort to implement a four-day workweek: Employees must understand that they are being asked to produce the same amount of work with one fewer day, and leaders have to streamline operations, remove administrative burdens, and prioritize high-impact work. However, in a tight labor market wherein workers and leaders are now constantly adjusting to changing attitudes and expectations around work, four-day workweeks could be a competitive way for employers to attract and retain the most skilled workers, increase broader well-being, and boost productivity.
AI Boosting Productivity
Adoption of AI technology will become even more widespread in 2024. Last year, three quarters of CEOs in a survey by KPMG called generative AI a “top investing priority,” and Gartner predicted that GenAI will be used in 70% of all text- and data-heavy tasks in the workplace by 2025, up from 10% in 2023. Generative AI has the potential to significantly boost productivity, increase profitability, and change the job market significantly. This shift has the potential to benefit both employers and employees: A CNBC study found that workers who say they rely on AI for their jobs have a Workforce Happiness Index (a measure that comprises elements including pay, autonomy, engagement, and meaningfulness) of 78, seven points higher than among those who don’t use AI at all at their jobs.
However, there remains a skill gap between desires for AI hiring and the actual talent pool. Online education platform edX reports that 87% of CEOs say they are struggling to find candidates with AI skills strong enough to fill new roles, and a survey of new college graduates by Cengage found that over half do not feel prepared to utilize AI in their first jobs out of college. Employers will need to focus on upskilling their current employee base to foster AI skills, in addition to seeking out outside AI experts, in order to utilize AI as much as most companies say they hope to.
Finally, worker anxiety around AI is high: A Gartner survey found that 22% of employees expect AI to replace their job in the next five years, and according to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Global Report, 79% of respondents believe that companies should explain the ethical use of this new technology prior to implementing it. Companies will have to balance planned investments in AI with clear and proactive communication to their employees and user bases, and pair new strategies with robust training programs, reskilling efforts, and other initiatives to calm worker anxiety and talent.
Booming Labor Market
The background against which every 2024 workplace development is set, of course, is the domestic labor market. According to labor data from the first month of 2024, the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs, double what forecasters expected and a signal that low unemployment and a tight labor market will not be a passing trend. In the words of the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the U.S. is seeing “a reliably and persistently tight labor market.” This effect is uneven across sectors: Skilled and high-paid sectors like tech have seen high-profile layoffs (although the impact in tech is complicated, as the sector continues to add workers in areas of greater investment), and hiring in the professional and business servicers category is now below 2019 numbers. High job numbers have been driven by sectors that are still recovering from the pandemic, such as hospitality and local government, or have outsized demand due to structural factors, like an aging population or housing demand. Construction, for example, will continue scrambling for workers.
The booming labor market has had myriad impacts on the workplace in the last three years and will continue to influence employment trends and employee attitudes. In recent years, low unemployment has driven wages up and increased strike activity and unionization, all trends that are likely to continue. In addition, competition for workers – while uneven across different sectors – will continue. Higher pay, salary transparency, and other competitive benefits will continue to be a part of the equation for many employers for the foreseeable future.


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Time has not been kind to this story. Dull, stilted, uninspiring... Back in the day this was epic futurism but now if is kinda silly and bland...
The reader has a great voice and does well enough delivering the material. Asimov doesn't always clarify who is talking in long conversations. This coupled with the reader not doing any different voices for any of the characters makes it a little confusing at times. Still a good listen but had to dock the score.
Hard to separate the performance from the story, but I think both are culpable. Many times I could not avoid listening to how the dialogue was read and thinking "I don't think that's how it was meant". The story is disjoint, by the time characters are somewhat established, it's on to the next generation. I also could not buy some of the key sci-fi based concepts. I feel you shouldn't have to suspend disbelief in a sci-fi book, that is for Hollywood drivel. In summary, I hope the sequel is better.
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Later this month the Mt Pleasant businessman Simon Ashton will hit the road with a team of 79 cyclists for the 2013 Hawaiian Ride for Youth.
The gruelling five-day event, from March 19-23, is an annual charity ride that raises money for WA mental health group Youth Focus in a quest to prevent youth suicide and depression.
The father of one said he had not been personally affected by youth depression, but was moved by the cause.
‘It is outside of my comfort zone. I’m a uniquely grateful and positive individual but need to understand this hidden disaster that is afflicting our youth and the past six months have been a painful education,’ he said.
The benevolent bikers will be stopping in at schools as part of the ride, to address students about depression, self-harm and suicide.
‘We’re trying to get the message across that if they have any trouble they should put their hand up and get some help,’ Mr Ashton said.
He said he had been training since October and to date had ridden more 5300km in training.
So far, Mr Ashton has raised more than $21,000, which will go towards assisting in the prevention of youth suicide and depression
WHAT: Hawaiian Ride for Youth
WHERE: Riding 700kms from Albany to Perth
WHEN: March 19-23
WHO: 80 riders aiming to raise $1.25 million
WHY: Raise awareness in the issues of youth suicide, depression and self-harm and the services that Youth Focus provide
DONTATE: To support Simon Ashton, visit www.rideforyouth.com.au/donate.


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A modern fairy tale with a razor-sharp edge, this highly acclaimed, deeply compassionate film from the Dardenne brothers centres on a damaged boy in search of love. Dumped by his father, eleven-year-old Cyril impulsively attaches himself to Samantha, a childless single woman who, equally impulsively, refuses to turn him away. The redeeming nature of love is not a new theme, and often accounts for some pretty treacly films, but this is not an easy ride or a manipulative tear-jerker. It’s in the great tradition of neo-realist cinema, seeking to evoke understanding rather than cheap sentiment.
Japanese film in which an inept, small-time criminal takes a neighbour's grandson on a hitchhiking journey to see his long-lost mother.
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Top of the Lake series 2 begins on BBC2 on 27 July
Since her first, fleeting film role as a child in the Hulk Hogan comedy Suburban Commando (1991) Elisabeth Moss has conquered big and small screens alike. Aaron Sorkin’s gripping drama The West Wing (1999-2006), in which she excelled as president’s daughter Zoey Bartlet, first brought her to TV prominence, while film fans truly began to take note after her turn as Polly in mental-institution Oscar-winner Girl, Interrupted (1999).
Aside from her six greatest roles, Moss acquitted herself well in an underused part in Ben Wheatley’s J.G. Ballard adaptation High-Rise (2015), and she is a key figure in this year’s Palme d’Or winner, The Square. In 2018 she will appear in the third collaboration between director David Lowery and Casey Affleck, Old Man and the Gun, which will also star Robert Redford.
A typical Moss role has depth but is usually introspective, unhappy or both. She often appears in bleak, uncompromising work, though she has also proven herself adept at comedy. Her defiantly feminist creations are frequently under pressure in the worst possible situations, but she is never a victim.
Mad Men (2007-15)
Creator Matthew Weiner
Jon Hamm’s suave 1960s Manhattan ad man Don Draper is its protagonist and Christina Hendricks’ tough office manager Joan Harris its beating heart. But Peggy Olson is the true hero of Mad Men.
Over seven series and eight years, playing Peggy in AMC’s ace satire made Moss a star. Starting as a meek secretary, Peggy becomes a top-class copywriter and a formidable manager of staff and ideas. Her character arc is the most satisfying in the show, as she hits brutal setbacks aplenty. Unwanted pregnancy, endemic sexism and poisonous office politics are just three banes of Peggy’s life, but the conclusion of her story will have compassionate souls leaping to their feet in admiration and pride.
That you can invest so much in a TV character is partly due to showrunner Matthew Weiner’s team of fine directors and writers, but the buck stops with Moss once the camera is on. Her mannerisms, body language and line delivery are all weighted with precision. If the job of an actor is to elicit the most emotional and empathetic response from viewers, Moss triumphs with Peggy.
Top of the Lake (2013–)
Creators Jane Campion and Gerard Lee
Sydney detective Robin Griffin returns to the New Zealand lakes of her childhood in order to attend to her ill mother while she receives cancer treatment. As a specialist in cases involving children, Griffin is called in when a 12-year-old tries to drown herself and is found to be pregnant.
Unpleasant, unusual characters populate the insular community in Top of the Lake, where disturbing secrets lurk in every family. An excellent Peter Mullan portrays the girl’s vulgar, untrustworthy father, and Holly Hunter is an oddball guru. Moss’s Griffin is steadfast but is damaged by an adolescent trauma that seems connected to the case she’s investigating. The actor impressed to such an extent that co-creator Jane Campion reneged on her promise not to make a second series. The new season sees Griffin’s work back in Sydney become fraught, with Nicole Kidman and Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie co-starring.
Listen Up Philip (2014)
Director Alex Ross Perry
Listen Up Philip is a bleak comedy about selfish, self-absorbed novelist Philip Lewis Friedman (Jason Schwartzman), who leaves the Brooklyn home of his long-suffering photographer girlfriend, Ashley (Moss), to stay at the country retreat of obnoxious veteran writer Ike Zimmerman (Jonathan Pryce).
Writer-director Alex Ross Perry’s scathing dialogue is relentlessly harsh and erudite as Schwartzman alienates himself and isolates Ashley. Although the focus is on Philip, large parts of the film show Ashley dealing with life, despairing and alone, as the wheels come off their disastrous relationship.
Moss is completely believable as the deflated Ashley, crisply delivering heartbreaking dialogue such as, “You stood in my way when I had so many opportunities” and “You used to be so exciting, now you’re just pitiful.” She has an excellent way of portraying despondency in her eyes. In a pivotal bedroom confrontation scene she makes viewers sense the rotten sadness Ashley feels without saying a word, using only a series of head tilts, nods and expressive frowns.
The One I Love (2014)
Director Charlie McDowell
This low-budget sci-fi oddity concerns unhappy spouses Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Moss), who visit a secluded estate at the suggestion of a couples therapist. The pair quickly find each other’s behaviour unusual, and it becomes clear they each have a doppelgänger seemingly comprised of their best qualities staying in a guest house on the estate.
A slight but funny, charming tale, The One I Love has plenty to say about the difficulties of keeping relationships fresh and potential approaches to take when things are failing. Moss is resigned as Sophie yet bright and effervescent as her mirror image Sophie II. By containing such unusual duo roles, The One I Love would have provided a fascinating test for any actor, but it’s one that Moss passes with assurance.
Queen of Earth (2015)
Director Alex Ross Perry
Again centring on the eloquent angst of the privileged classes, the second collaboration between Moss and Alex Ross Perry is even tougher to watch than Listen Up Philip. This time, Perry’s film is about the breakdown of a friendship rather than a failed romance, and the laughs are as rare as rocking horse excretion.
Moss plays Catherine, formerly the PA of her artist father. Now her father is dead and Catherine has split up with her boyfriend. As in Listen Up Philip, the lead character retreats from the city to find mental peace. Catherine stays at an idyllic lake house owned by the parents of her lapsed friend Virginia (an excellent Katherine Waterston) and years of resentment and neglect tumble out. If Listen Up Philip is Woody Allen with heightened severity, Queen of Earth is scathing and Bergmanesque, a draining dirge full of paranoia and unhappiness. If it sounds like a difficult watch, it is, but Moss’s tremendous performance contains many shades of upset. Her fraught facial expressions alone, abetted by Perry’s generous use of close-up, speak volumes of regret and hint at a lifetime of wrong decisions.
The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-)
Creator Bruce Miller
Some argue that this devastating adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s award-winning dystopian novel is the finest TV series of 2017. It’s certainly thematically and emotionally ahead of its peers. Set in a totalitarian society called Gilead, following a coup in the United States, it depicts a world where fertile women have become subjugated as ‘handmaids’ in homes where they must submit to ritual rape and bear children for members of the patriarchal ruling elite.
Moss plays protagonist Offred (previously named June, now named after her male master), who lives with one of the new society’s leaders and his wife. Secretly, she seeks ways to reclaim her independence.
Bruce Miller’s adaptation tackles big issues such as misogyny, feminism, abortion, childcare, surveillance, FGM and freedom in thoughtful, evocative fashion without recourse to easy answers or platitudes. Families are torn asunder, lives destroyed, culture repressed. The Handmaid’s Tale evokes a cold, sombre world without joy or light. Moss acts with dignity, bravery and nuance as Offred while she and her fellow handmaids are repeatedly subjected to barbaric treatment in a senseless, unforgiving world.
Atwood and Moss co-produce the acclaimed show, which returns for a second series in 2018 and seems destined for as many prizes as it has had plaudits.

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THOUGH IT SOUNDS like a song about a stale love affair, ‘How Long’ is the story of an English band struggling to stay together.
Founded early in 1973, Ace – originally keyboard player Paul Carrack, guitarists Alan “Bam” King and Phil Harris, bassist Terry “Tex” Comer and drummer Steve Witherington – avoided the usual British pub practice of playing only cover versions of standard dance tunes, concentrating instead on original numbers that showed off its blend of Poco-like country rock and Motown R&B. With roots in quasi-anonymous groups like Warm Dust and Mighty Baby, the band started slowly, building a London following that gradually spread to the provinces.
Just about a year ago, though, Ace was nearly trumped by a series of internal difficulties. Drummer Witherington quit the band and no work was forthcoming. “We were really at the bottom, quite down with various problems,” Carrack said. “Then, on top of it all, the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver asked Tex to join them.”
Tempted by a proposed American tour, Tex met with Carrack to talk about his options. When he decided to stay on with Ace, Carrack wrote ‘How Long’ about the incident. Local musician Fran Byrne became the group’s drummer and the single was recorded as part of the Anchor Records album session that resulted in Five-a-Side (titled for the band’s devotion to English football). Everybody except Byrne sang background harmonies while Carrack’s vocals described the band’s growing pains:
Well you said you was never intending
To break up our scene in this way
But there ain’t any use in pretending
It could happen to us any day
The lyrics, Harris’s guitar and a strong rhythm section made the song seem more like a lament for a lost romance than a tale of a rock group’s woes.
Released in England last autumn, ‘How Long’ soon won Ace a guest spot as “Britain’s Brightest Hope” on the BBC’s New Year’s Eve TV special, Old Grey Whistle Test. But success created new problems, pulling the band out of its familiar club scene into the strange tackiness of ballrooms usually reserved for teen idols like the Bay City Rollers.
“We got all types of people coming to the show ’cause the song appealed to everyone: mums, dads, soul freaks. None of them knew what to expect,” Carrack said. “We used to just go onstage and rock from beginning to end. Now we’re concentrating more in bringing the show up and down. We didn’t have a visual front.”
Tex and the others are about to fulfill a dream and work in the U.S. “Just going to the Continent was a new experience for us,” Carrack said excitedly about Ace’s spot as the opening act on the Yes tour. “America,” he concluded happily, “is something that’s been promised for so long.”
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Detroit Performs: Ian Finkelstein
Every Sunday at 11 am our friends at DPTV and WRCJ 90.9 are streaming re-broadcasts of Detroit Performs as part of their Sunday Brunch Concert series. This week their series featured a very special video from The Carr Center Presents…
It was a beautiful outdoor summer night in downtown Detroit and this concert was recorded LIVE just outside of our former home at Harmonie Park on August 3, 2014 and it features the homegrown and very gifted young jazz pianist Ian Finkelstein and his quartet.
This talented young jazz ensemble features Ian Finkelstein on piano, Marcus Elliott on tenor sax, Mike Palozzolo on bass and David Zolinski on drums.
We are grateful for the support given to us by Detroit Performs, DPTV and WRCJ 90.9 over the years and we urge you all to continue to support the arts, if you can, during this very difficult time.


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Join other Washington University Medical Center employees to celebrate the opening of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Institute of Health at Washington University School of Medicine from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18.
Employees from Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals, BJC HealthCare, the Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College and the Central Institute for the Deaf are invited.
A free lunch, including your choice of a grilled hamburger, hot dog, bratwurst or veggie burger, chips, an apple and Ted Drewes frozen custard, will be available for employees at three locations: Hudlin Park, the plaza in front of the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building and Lot E behind the McDonnell Medical Sciences Building. A ticket will be required for lunch. Live music will be provided by Boom in the BJCIH plaza. No family members please.


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By Hayao Miyazaki. Published by First Second.
Hardcover, 160 pages, Colour, 2022 (originally published in Japanese in 1983)
From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes Shuna's Journey, a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English!
Shuna, the prince of a poor land, watches in despair as his people work themselves to death harvesting the little grain that grows there. And so, when a traveler presents him with a sample of seeds from a mysterious western land, he sets out to find the source of the golden grain, dreaming of a better life for his subjects.
It is not long before he meets a proud girl named Thea. After freeing her from captivity, he is pursued by her enemies, and while Thea escapes north, Shuna continues toward the west, finally reaching the Land of the God-Folk.
Will Shuna ever see Thea again? And will he make it back home from his quest for the golden grain?
"Every scene in this cinematic work stands apart with breathtaking watercolors aided by expert staging and blocking... A reimagined folktale as grand as its painted visuals are sublime."—Kirkus, starred review
"This book was published decades ago in Japanese, but is now finally published in English, and it will inspire some long-overdue appreciation...For Miyazaki fans, as well as any readers who would enjoy fantastic stories that unfold in surprising ways."—School Library Journal, starred review.
"Gorgeous... Shuna's Journey foreshadows much of Miyazaki's later work while still managing to be a complete standalone story in its own right." —Entertainment Weekly
“Eerie, enchanting and surpassingly strange.”—The New York Times
"Beautiful...we rely on the children in his stories to explain his beautiful, broken worlds to us and to assure us that they will fix them.”—The New Yorker online


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- B.J. Novak tells Vulture about his days as a frustrated actor on The Office while promoting the audiobook for One More Thing, which also features the voices of Jason Schwartzman, Katy Perry, and a bunch of kindergarteners.


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The Kingfisher team have been working hard over the last week and in this heat that is no mean feat!
Thursday we did a BBQ at Venue 360 for 200 guests, Jemima and Dan cooked a delicious meal in the summer sunshine. I promoted Kingfisher business lunches at Regus in St Albans, complete with cakes by Jemima, I met some lovely, hopefully, new clients who were blown away by our variety of choices they could have, rather than just being sandwiches!
Friday evening John and I cooked and served Steve & Tracy and their guests at their home in Brookmans Park. This was a private dinning experience that they had won at the auction at the Verulam Ball last year. Its a special service having staff in your home serving drinks and food. They had canapes to start followed by a 3 course dinner of Twice baked goats cheese souffle, figs, honeyed pecans, herb salad, parmesan cream followed by Roasted rump of lamb, roasted chantennay carrots, asparagus, colcannon cake, mint hollandaise. For dessert they choose Glazed lemon tartlet, raspberries, clotted cream, caramelised hazelnuts. Delicious! tea & coffee with homemade petit fours and cheeseboards completed the meal. A pleasure to look after them.
Then on Saturday we catered for Helen & Alistair’s wedding at Lodge Farm. A Scottish themed wedding with the guests arriving to the sound of bagpipes; they were greeted by staff with ice cold Prosecco and canapés and soon relaxed on the lawns in deck chairs and picnic blankets to make the most of the glorious weather!
The kitchen team worked tirelessly in the heat in the catering tent producing the most delicious 3 course meal. For starter they choose Poached salmon and tiger prawn tian, lemon and parsley mayo, bloody mary dressing, pickled cucumber, rocket leaves, followed by Carved Marinated Sirloin of Beef accompanied by Roasted Med vegetables, Asparagus and Green beans; Rocket, pine nuts, parmesan, balsamic oil; and Parmentier potatoes. For Dessert they choose a trio of glazed lemon tartlet, Sticky toffee pudding and Eton Mess.
Evening food of Fish and chip cones and mini burgers completed the menu. With dancing and the drinks flowing from The Tipsy Pony, the family and guests had a really enjoyable day, that once again was a pleasure to be part of for the Kingfisher team, we would just prefer it to be a bit cooler!!

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Roy and Lauren raced at the Big South Swim at Dorney Lake on Saturday 29th. Roy completed the 1500m swim, which was thought to be slightly long and Lauren completed the 3.8k. Lauren was hoping to break 55 minutes so was very pleased with her result. Her day was spoilt when her car was broken into in an NCP car park in Windsor. Her swimming kit and CPT trisuit were stolen. So if you see anyone parading in club kit and you don't recognise them, do please apprehend them!! Photos are available on the Sussex Sport Photography website.
Ruki completed the Challenge distance, 65 miles, at the Burgess Hill Rumble Cyclosportive. She insists her cycle computer shows 5 hours of cycling and can't believe her finishing time shows 1 hour 22 minutes of cake and convenience stops! Glyn and Phil completed the Classic distance, 95 miles. Phil managed to forget his cycling shoes but still got around the very hilly course in his trainers!
There were some very close times at the ORCA Classic Olympic Triathlon on Sunday 30th. The F3 Events triathlon at Dorney Lake wasn't the best organised, as the very patchy provisional results show, but with support from James, Audrey and Martin, and a slightly long swim, there were only seconds in it! Emma wishes she hadn't stopped to put her socks on! Photos are available on the Sussex Sports Photography website.
The last in the series of Thames Turbo Sprint Triathlons took place on Monday 31st, with David Rose managing another PB.
Fintan, James, Karen, Bruce, Laura, Greg, Suse, Richard and Phil were the small, but select, group who cycled to Eastbourne on bank holiday Monday. Audrey and Martin didn't make it as they'd overslept! The weather wasn't as bright as had been promised first thing but it definitely got better as the day wore on. Our first stop was the St Ives tea rooms near Hartfield. We had another short pub stop before arriving in Eastbourne just before 4pm. We were met on the beach by Emma and the children and Audrey and Martin. Greg and Suse braved a proper swim in the very chilly sea, while the rest of us had a paddle and splash around. We had the traditional fish and chips, a short nap, followed by ice creams and a bit of sunbathing, before heading to the station for a very packed train back to East Croydon. Thanks to Phil for leading the ride without getting us lost this year!
This year's Bank Holiday ride will again, by popular demand, start at Elmers End and proceed to Eastbourne via 70 miles of country roads.
This is a social ride with at least one good tea and cake stop. The speed will be sociable for all so will maintain 14mph so that we reach Eastbourne by about 15:00 to enjoy a dip in the sea and fish and chips on the beach.
We will get back to London by train, those with network or gold cards please bring. Trains come back to East Croydon.
Remember 70 miles is a long way so please be realistic for the enjoyment of the whole group.
See you all at 08:30 on Monday 31 August. Usually meeting place at Elmers End and don't forget your cash for tea and cakes, fish and chips, ice cream and train home.
The 5k parkruns come highly recommended by CPT members who have competed at Bushy Park, Wimbledon Common, Banstead Woods and Roundshaw Downs. For those of you who live on the other side of Crystal Palace there is now a new Bromley parkrun in Norman Park. The first event takes place on Saturday 29 August and will be held every Saturday at 9am after that. You need to register, if you haven't already done so, and once registered you can go along to any parkrun event.
Welcome to new member Christopher FitzGerald.
Please note the 08:00 bike skills session at Crystal Palace on Saturday 5 September has been cancelled.
Carl has put together the run schedule for September, October and November. Please see the Running page for full details.
Due to lack of support, Phil will no longer be holding the warm-up sessions at 7pm prior to the Wednesday night run.
Please note there will be no coached session at the Herne Hill Velodrome on Tuesday 1 September.
If it's not raining a few members are planning to go along for an un-coached session so if anyone fancies joining in please do! As it's getting dark earlier be there for a 7pm start and finish when it's too dark to continue!
A quiet weekend with just two results, the Roundshaw Downs 5k parkrun, which comes highly recommended. The venue is much closer than Banstead Woods, not quite as attractive, but at the moment numbers are still fairly low. The run is all off-road and takes place on the old Croydon airfield. The CPT runners get a mention on the Roundshaw Downs website.
Stephen travelled to Ireland for the Eireman Middle Distance Triathlon. It looks as though the 1.9k swim was cut very short as there are some very impressive swim times!
Most offer two distances, a longer and a shorter one.
13 September - Circuit of Kent - The event isn't full yet but usually fills before the day.
27 September - VO2 Cycling Sportive - Hildenborough, Kent - The first staging of this event.
4 October - Ride of the falling leaves - This is organised by local cycling club, Dulwich Paragons. It starts and finishes at the Herne Hill velodrome.
4 October - Blenheim Sportive - This one is untried and tested but a few members are going along.
Apologies to Niko for not reporting on his PB at Wimbledon Common on 8 August. I knew he'd injured himself while running and just assumed that he hadn't finished the event. But, despite tripping of a tree root and injuring his ankle, he managed to finish and in his quickest time ever for a 5k!
A Wednesday night result from the F3 Midweek series at Dorney Lake, where Grant was racing as a warm-up for Sunday's Hyde Park event!
Another close race between Karen and Bruce at the Clash of the Tritons aquathlon on Saturday 15 August, with just 14 seconds between us!
Sunday 16 August was busy with the Worthing Triathlon, and the Dextro Energy sprint and standard distance races at Hyde Park. Congratulations to Mark Thomas for coming first in his age group and Frances Greenall for second in hers.
Mark has confirmed that he as qualified for the sprint distance European championships in Athlone next year. He reports that he "was overtaken by one guy on the bike leg which I was a bit depressed about until I realised it was James Cracknell OBE", who came 4th overall in the sprint race.
Kati is currently on holiday visiting family and friends back in Germany. She took some time out to do the Werratal Jedermanns Cross Triathlon on Sunday 9 August. This was a short sprint MTB triathlon. She says "It's very interesting how they organise things here. Anyway, had a great time and suprisingly won second place in the female category (8 woman all together) after going round rather half-heartedly. I even got a mention in the local papers and my German family are suddenly showing a huge interest in what I am up to in my spare time!".
Just six days after completing Ironman UK, Simon Jackson went to Prague to compete in the ETU Long Distance Triathlon Championships on Saturday 8 August.
"I decided it was time to start running again after my Ironman escapades a month ago. Unfortunately, Coach Taylor's swim session on Thursday put paid to that as during his mock open water swim session I managed to break my toe! So no running for me for a few weeks (and yes I probably am the clumsiest CPT member in the club, managing to pick up another stupid injury).
However, I decided to cycle down there with Riaz to support him and we were soon joined by about 70 other people. The instructions were straight forward enough, run round the park twice. Riaz was a bit apprenhensive as he hasn't actually done any running for about a year (!) other than a couple of club sessions in the last month. A recurring knee problem was also worrying him but he was fine and managed to get round in a respectable time of 27 minutes and only a small twinge in aforementioned knee.
I stood at the sidelines looking on jealously as really wanted to be running.... the beauty of this event is that it's held every week and is free to take part. Hopefully I'll be running there very soon. I reckon Crystal Palace would be able to shake this event up a bit as the fastest female took about 24 mins and the fastest male 18... and I know we have some runners who are quicker than that! Best thing about the event though was the friendly atmpsophere and the fact it is a lot closer than Banstead Woods! I would highly recommend it.
Ewan opted for the 3.8Km Aquasphere Long Swim, a non-wetsuit event in Bournemouth bay and found the rip current really tough. He wishes he'd joined everyone at Swanage instead!
This year's Club Championship Olympic distance race was the Swanage Classic. Jon and Suse had the fastest CPT times on the day with Greg and Karen in second place, and Jim and Louise in third. You can see this year's champions so far on the Club Champions page. A few members opted for the Swanage Sprint race for various reasons. Unfortunately there were errors in the provisional results which have affected the placings.
Despite some dreadful journeys to Swanage on Saturday, with the record standing at six hours, everyone managed to register and make it to La Trattoria in time for some carbo loading. Unfortunately those of us camping had a very disturbed night with a tent full of drunken teenagers keeping us awake for most of the night. We took great pleasure in making lots of noise when our alarms started going off at 4.30am!
The weather was absolutely perfect for the race, with the sea like swimming in a salty swimming pool (very different from last time we held the Club Championships in Swanage in 2004). There was no wind on the hilly and challenging bike course and warm but not too hot for the run, which includes a 400 foot climb up the cliffs of the Purbeck Hills.
There were a number of PBs and some very close racing. Jon H and Greg came second and third in their age groups, Tim Thomas came third in his and in the Sprint race, Frances won her age group and Cathy and Audrey came second in theirs. Unfortunately Steve punctured so didn't finish the bike but did go out and complete the run. Richard was ill on the bike and had to walk after making it to the top of the cliff climb!
Although it was tough everyone seemed pleased with their times and recovered enough to meet up for fish and chips in the harbour at lunch time before heading to the beach for some sleep, sunbathing, swimming, frisbee and ice cream!
Photographs can be found on www.evokepix.co.uk
Geoff Dillon reports that in his "continuing habit of entering marathons where I've got absolutely no chance of getting a fast time, I took part in the Swiss Alpine Marathon in Davos on 25th July".
You can watch Geoff finish, he's the one in white and probably broke his 200m PB during the stadium finish!
Geoff says "To put it into perspective, it was 25c at the start but snowing at the highest point and we had two big and constant climbs of about 45 mins each, where all we could do was walk (although it was pretty fast walking)".
Geoff was accompanied by his wife and daughter so they had a great holiday, walking around the peaks, tobogganing and ice skating.
Next year, Geoff's going to enter the Edinburgh Marathon as it's one of the flattest around!
Entry is now open for the popular Dulwich 10k. This year's race will take place on Sunday 11 October. You can enter online or download a Word or PDF entry form from the Dulwich Runners website.
A few CPT members are also doing the Barns Green Half Marathon on Sunday 1 November if you'd like to join us. You can enter online or download an entry form for their website.
Don't forget to wear Club kit at all events where you are representing the Club.
Thanks very much to Nigel for the great action photographs from White Oak.
A busy week at the London Triathlon at both Sprint and Olympic distance, with a number of PBs.
Ironman UK took place at its new venue in Bolton, where wellies wouldn't have been out of place in transition! According to John P the route was hillier than expected which meant he didn't get to finish the run. Simon's time has been added to the Ironman Roll of Honour.
Paul Delicata went to Belgium to compete in the Antwerp 70.3.
Welcome to new member Emma Ibell.

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Federal grants worth $190,000 for two Quebec magazines featuring scantily-clad models are under fire in the wake of broad arts cuts announced in the last Conservative budget.
Radio-Canada is reporting that Canadian Heritage approved the financing for Summum and Summum Girls, as part of the federal periodical fund earmarked for Canadian publications.
Summum features a selection of current affairs articles, but the Genex publication is best known for glossy pin-up photos of young Quebec women in various states of undress.
Summum Girl features pictures of young, muscular shirtless men.
Summum received $114, 478 this year, while Summum Girl was granted $77,241.
Quebec producer and director Yanick Létourneau said he's outraged the Genex magazines benefit from public subsidies.
"When we see private companies like Genex get financial support and it's for magazines like Summum and Summum Girl, we have to ask ourselves serious questions about what is going on in Canada in terms of cultural financing."
Summum's editor-in-chief Alain Rochette defended the grants and said the magazines are "easy targets" because they cater to a niche market in Quebec.
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MORE TASTE EXPERIENCES
Throwdown Tent, Oct. 25-26 — A new experience hosted by local radio personality Mara Davis, with chefs competing head to head each day to make the best meatballs, sandwiches, tacos, and fried chicken.
Grate Expectations, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25 — “Food Network Star” contestant Linkie Marais takes the kitchen outside to show off the flexibility and versatility of the Big Green Egg.
The Secret’s in the Sauce, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 — Bravo “Top Chef” Season 10 champion Kristen Kish shares her sauce cooking secrets. Space will fill up fast, so sign up early.
Gospel Brunch, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 — Legendary Atlanta blues singer Francine Reed joins Atlanta chefs Jay Swift of 4th & Swift and Ron Eyester of Rosebud for a joyous Sunday brunch.
Friday Kickoff Party: “Culinary Matrimony.” $70 advance general admission; $90 advance VIP admission (begins at 6:30 p.m.). 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 24.
Taste of Atlanta: $25 advance/$35 gate general admission; $75 advance/$85 gate VIP admission. Noon-8 p.m. Oct. 25; noon-6 p.m. Oct. 26. Tech Square at Spring Street and Fifth Street, Atlanta. tasteofatlanta.com.
After 13 years, Taste of Atlanta continues to grow and change, offering new experiences, while remaining the city’s premier fall food event.
More than 90 metro Atlanta restaurants will offer samples Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, including newcomers Bartaco, Bellwoods Social House, the Bishop, Lusca, Max’s Wine Dive, Tupelo Honey Cafe, and Vin Vie Bistro, and favorites such as 4th & Swift, the Optimist, Seven Lamps, St. Cecilia, the Spence, and the Wrecking Bar.
Taste of Atlanta founder Dale DeSena thinks the event is one of the best dining deals around. “It provides more than 300 menu items in one place over two days, and at a great price,” DeSena said. “A general admission ticket is only $25, and that includes 10 coupons. So you could easily eat at six restaurants, get a good taste of really diverse, quality food, and maybe even meet the chef.”
New this year on the festival site, which covers eight city blocks around Tech Square in Midtown, restaurants will be grouped by neighborhood. “We’ll have a Buckhead, a Brookhaven, a Midtown, a downtown, and so on,” DeSena said. “It’s really neat to be able to showcase the restaurants with their neighbors. It’s a great way for someone from Sandy Springs to see what’s in Buckhead. It’s like a culinary adventure through the city.”
Opening the three-day food festivities on Oct. 24, the all-inclusive “Culinary Matrimony” kickoff party “will unite unlikely, yet harmonious pairings, as local celebrity chefs lift the veil to match-made-in-heaven recipes, libations and more.” Among the chefs for the evening event will be Ron Eyester (a contestant on the current season of Bravo’s “Top Chef”), EJ Hodgkinson, Terry Koval, Craig Richards, Jay Swift, Drew Van Leuvan, Suzanne Vizethann, and Tyler Williams.
Returning this year, the VIP Experience is a premium ticket that permits entrance to an exclusive area with more restaurants, craft beer, cocktails and wine from around the world, plus a speaker’s corner hosted by Greg Best. Formerly part of the Holeman & Finch team, Best is about to open a restaurant at Krog Street Market.
The popular Barcraft Competition brings together Atlanta’s top bartenders in a contest sponsored by the Atlanta chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild. The Chef’s Table, hosted by Tom Sullivan, presents tips, techniques and tastes in an intimate setting. The Kitchen Workshop, hosted by CNN correspondent Holly Firfer, is a hands-on cooking experience with local chefs. And the Family Food Zone, hosted by author Carolyn O’Neil, gets kids cooking and learning about food. (O’Neil also writes a weekly nutrition column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.)
“Every year we have new restaurants, new activities and new stages,” DeSena said. “It’s not the same festival year after year. My goal is to keep it fresh, and let the world know how great Atlanta’s restaurants are.”