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Dr. Leroy Arenivar is a board-certified psychiatrist offering services to children, adolescents and adults in California, Texas, and Washington. Dr. Arenivar has an array of clinical interests; however, his expertise includes child psychiatry, anxiety disorders and ADHD.
Dr. Arenivar became interested in mental and behavioral health care in medical school where he realized that his desire to hear people’s stories was best suited for psychiatry. He continues to be interested in the evolution of psychiatric care from the innovative delivery through telehealth to being able to offer new treatment modalities like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Dr. Arenivar has worked as an attending psychiatrist for the past eight years, primarily treating children and adults in the outpatient setting. His approach to care is to focus on building rapport with patients so that patients trust his recommendations and at the same time feel comfortable talking about their apprehension regarding psychiatric medications. He is focused on making sure patients understand how medicine can help improve their condition in combination with other approaches like psychotherapy and self-care.
In his non-clinical time, Dr. Arenivar enjoys watching movies, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors of Austin, TX!
“Do all the good you can, for all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as long as ever you can.”
Maria Monte is a licensed professional counselor offering therapy to residents in Texas. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, child and adolescent therapy, grief counseling, anxiety, and depression. Maria grew up in a large family and from an early age, she observed that her perspective was vastly different from her siblings after having experienced the same life events.
She believes it is especially important to understand how our past has influenced our present. Maria believes that we see and relate to the world the way we were shaped from an early age. Knowing who we are and how we see and perceive the world helps us understand how we relate better to ourselves and to others.
During the last 14 years, Maria has moved to and from other countries and states and her true home is between Texas and Spain. She is also fluent in both English and Spanish!
“Although the world is full of suffering. It is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller
Rachel Zettl, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist offering services to children, adolescents, and adults in Texas. She has an array of clinical interests; however, she specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. Dr. Zettl became interested in behavioral health care after watching individuals in the community where she grew up struggle silently with mental health disorders due to lack of resources and stigma. She wanted to provide good quality care without the judgement or stigma that keep so many from seeking the care that can improve their lives.
Dr. Zettl’s approach to care is that this is a journey she and her patient will be taking together. The patient is the captain, and the provider should be the navigator. Dr. Zettl believes that the provider is only there to help keep the treatment on track, and the patient should be the one setting the destination.
Fun fact: Dr. Zettl was a high school teacher prior to medical school. She also loves pugs and enjoys crocheting.
“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a person changes their own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards the person… We need not wait to see what others do.”
Marsha Caraway is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor offering services to adults in New York and Texas. She has a variety of clinical interests; however, she specializes in relationship issues, anxiety disorders, depression and trauma. In her practice, Marsha’s philosophy of care is to get to know her patients. She believes the more “life” puzzle pieces that you have, the more the patients’ symptoms make sense.
Marsha’s interest in mental and behavioral health care developed in college. She had an excellent professor who kept her spellbound when she shared her experiences from Bellevue Mental Hospital in New York City.
Marsha has worked on 15 different military installations. She loves to chop and stack wood and loves train rides.
“When life begins to drag you down, just do the hokey pokey.”
Amy Kovach is a licensed clinical social worker offering services to adolescents and adults in Texas. She has a variety of clinical interests; however, she specializes in LGBTQ, trauma and abuse, and motivational interviewing. Amy believes in client-centered and strengths-based therapy. She practices a mind-body-spirit approach to help clients find self-compassion and increase awareness and acceptance.
Amy’s interest in mental and behavioral healthcare stems from her experience growing up in poverty and being told by a counselor that she was not “college material.” Since then, she’s held on to the belief that individuals have the resilience to overcome tough problems, rise out of poverty, grow their resources for healing, and find true happiness and peace.
Amy published a book called Burn Survivors Journey: Real Stories of Challenges, Strength, and Triumph. In 2018, she was named NASW, Texas Chapter’s Social Worker of the Year and spearheaded a Stop, Drop & Run 5K event to increase awareness for burn survivors.
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou
Betty Quintana is a licensed clinical social worker offering services to adolescent and adult residents in New Jersey and Texas. She has a variety of clinical interests; however, she specializes in geriatric therapy, life coaching, grief counseling, life transitions and parenting. In her practice, Betty’s philosophy of care is centered around the beliefs that everyone is unique, everyone has both good and bad qualities, and the coping skills that we learn throughout life help us to grow and master our minds.
Betty’s interest in mental and behavioral healthcare started as a teenager when she began struggling with excessive worry, social anxiety and self-esteem issues. She found it hard to connect with anyone and felt no one understood her. As a young adult she began to realize her potential and started to put herself first. She soon enough stopped worrying about what people thought about her and finally embraced her uniqueness. Betty loves helping people discover their true potential no matter what age they are.
Betty is a Disney fanatic and loves a Disney vacation over any other vacation. She has three beautiful children: a teenager, a middle schooler and a toddler. And her best character strength is her sense of humor.
“Everyone has bad days and bad moments, but it is how you handle them that matters the most. Even champions lose rounds.” – Gary Vaynerchuk
Rebecca Poage is a licensed clinical social worker offering services to children, adolescent and adult residents in California and Texas. She has a vast array of clinical interests; however, her specializations are working with trauma survivors, veterans, learning issues, mood disorders, medical issues and autism immune issues. In her practice, Rebecca’s philosophy of care is to look for strengths, resources and spiritual and community support that individuals may have. She assesses areas of need and seeks to help empower individuals to access resources to promote growth and aid in reducing their challenges. Rebecca works to help individuals see their challenges from a perspective that allows for breakthroughs. She will typically use metaphors adapted to everyone to describe situations to help facilitate problem resolution.
Rebecca’s interest in mental and behavioral health care comes from having benefited from her own therapy. Her interest then developed when those close to her sought her support. She feels well suited for the field.
Rebecca once rented a stick-shift car to explore Normandy, France for a week on her own. She has fond memories of going on road trips as a child with her family around the US, some of Canada and Mexico. She has an interest in art, music, dance, drama and cinema. Humor is a key value of hers.
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller
Duke Ruktanonchai is a board-certified psychiatrist offering services to child, adolescent and adult residents in Pennsylvania and Texas. He has a vast array of clinical interests; however, his specializations are attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, psychopharmacology and wellness and health promotion.
Duke sees himself as a guide and advisor for each person he cares for. Decisions on treatment involve careful discussions, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Duke’s interest in mental health care stems from having always found the mind as being the most fascinating part of a person. He aims to treat the whole person, not just a specific organ or part. For him, caring for the whole person involves the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional components of a person.
Duke loves spicy food – all spicy food but especially Thai. He did a CDC fellowship in public health and is a big college basketball fan.
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” – George Addair
Emma Negron, Ph.D. LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker offering services to children, adolescent and adult residents in California and Texas. She has a vast array of clinical interests; however, her specializations are post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and grief counseling. In her practice, Emma values respect for the client’s situation, the client’s perception, and the client’s ability to reach their own truth.
Emma identifies as somewhat of an extrovert, but more of an introvert. She likes physics and wishes that she had a better understanding of it. Emma is young at heart; she loves and respects children at their own level of cognitive functioning.
Prescribes Medication: No
Age Range: 5 – 65+
Specialties: Trauma and Abuse, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Grief Counseling

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This is what downtown Dubai will look like around 2008-2009, with more than 140 stories of the Burj Dubai having completion. It is already the world’s tallest man made structure and scheduled completion still not for at least another year.
The Al Burj, will be the centerpiece of the Dubai Waterfront, once completed will take over the title of the tallest structure in the world from the Burj Dubai.
Recently it was announced that the final height of this tower is set at 1200 meters, making it more than 30 percent taller than the Burj Dubai and three times as tall as the Empire State Building.
The Burj al Alam, or The World Tower, upon completion will rank as the world's highest hotel and expected to be finished by 2009. At 480 meters, it will only be 28 meters shorter than the Taipei 101.
The Palm Jumeirah, the Trump International Hotel & Tower is the centerpiece to one of the palm islands.
Dubailand will be twice the size as the currently the largest amusement park collection in the world, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, which is also the largest single-site employer in the United states with 58,000 employees.
Dubailand, built on 3 billion square feet (107 square miles) at an estimated $20 billion price tag, is purported to include 45 mega projects and 200 hundred other smaller projects.
Dubai Sports City is a huge collection of sports arenas located in Dubailand.
Currently, the Walt Disney World Resort is the #1 tourist destination in the world. Once fully completed, Dubailand will take over the title of #1 with expectations of daily visitors reaching 200,000.
The Dubai Marina is an entirely man made development that will contain over 200 High-Rise buildings when finished. It will be home to some of the tallest residential structures in the world. The completed first phase of the project shown, as most of the other high rise buildings will be finished by 2009-2010.
The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping mall in the world with over 9 million square feet of shopping, occupying approximately 1000 stores, and completed sometime in 2008.
Ski Dubai, already open, is the largest indoor skiing facility in the world; this is a rendered image of another future indoor skiing facility is being planned.
Some of the tallest buildings in the world, such as Ocean Heights and the Princess Tower, which will be the largest residential building in the world at over a 100 stories, will line the Dubai Marina. The UAE Spaceport would be the first spa seaport in the world if construction ever gets under way.
Additionally, The Dubai Metro system, once completed, will become the largest fully automated rail system in the world. The Dubai World Central International Airport will become the largest airport in size when it is completed, and will eventually become the busiest airdrome in the world, based on passenger volume. Finally, there are more construction workers in Dubai than there are actual citizens.

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The Argyle airport company have announced they have tested the runway for compaction and have found that it is not at least one part is not correctly compacted. They said that they tested it in their new laboratory at the airport. I am not sure, but I would imagine that they have carried out a Proctor test.
The fill also covered several areas of swamp, and I am told by local farmers, it covered several areas which were always wet because of springs. So some areas are filled over swamp and springs and some over solid rock. This make the engineering of the runway very suspect. If the springs originate from high altitude water catchments’ percolating under considerable pressure, they could eventually be forced upwards and appear on the runway or any surrounding area thereof.
All the engineers at the site are aware, or should have been aware, that the correct compaction procedure was not used on the site. They also know that compaction did not take place layer upon layer, compacted every 12 to 18 inches.
Now that it’s not been done in that way, it may well be that the equipment shown in the lead photo should be used. The correct compaction, according to FAA rules, is 100 per cent for runway, cross-runways, leader and taxi roads and the airport apron or aircraft parking area.
It’s not just the runway that required compacting, but also the every area of the site and of course in particular the runway. You never know when an aircraft in an emergency will run off the runaway, so the ground must be compacted everywhere. As a general practice, fills that are part of site grading not related to load bearing, are specified to be compacted to 90-92 per cent of standard Proctor maximum dry density.
I doubt very much that the proposed method of covering over the Yambou River will ever stand the required test for such a structure to withstand weights of up to 600 tonnes.
After all, that rework and compaction is completed in 2017, we must look at the sub base, that is, the layer of stone that they previously laid and had to take up. A rethink is required of how to lay that sub base.
The stone sub base goes down on the 100 per cent compacted soil or fill. It would be far better engineering if it was stabilised, mixed dry with cement and laid dry as what is known as lean mix, then rolled tight with a heavy vibrating drum roller. Instead of all one sized stone sub base, there should be a mixture of sizes including some fines. Stabilised base sub base should be used on airport runways, taxiways, terminal apron and aircraft parking areas.
What will they do with the thousands of slings of bulk cement they currently have? When they leave the cement works they are well packed, with a moisture and watertight plastic lining or membrane. But when I inspected them on Friday, I noticed that many of the big bags are punctured, therefore destroying the integrity of the packaging. Those damaged slings will take in moisture and the cement will begin to cure — go hard.
Lets hope they are not silly enough to cement over the apron before it receives the proper compaction treatment, Because it will all need to come up again.
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Swansea Print Workshop is a fine art printmaking studio run by a group of artists. Set up in 1998 as a not-for-profit organisation, it is a hub for fine art printmaking in South Wales. We have a range of printing presses, old and new for producing original, hand printed prints. We provide a lively and interesting range of print related workshops and masterclasses through a regular workshop programme providing opportunities to learn new skills in a supportive environment. Our exhibition programme offers plenty of opportunities for members to show and sell their work Our art shop and on-line art sales gives access to a wide range of affordable art We hold ongoing life drawing classes every week in the evening with a monthly daytime group on the last Wednesday of every month.

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In a recent research paper titled “Language Modeling Is Compression,” DeepMind researchers reveal that their large language model (LLM), called Chinchilla 70B, can achieve impressive levels of compression on various types of data. The study shows that Chinchilla can compress image patches from the ImageNet database to 43.4% of their original size, outperforming the PNG algorithm, which achieves 58.5% compression. Additionally, for audio, Chinchilla compressed samples from the LibriSpeech dataset down to 16.4% of their raw size, surpassing FLAC compression at 30.3%. The research suggests that language models like Chinchilla, primarily trained for text, can also effectively compress other types of data, often better than algorithms specifically designed for those tasks. This opens up opportunities for machine learning models to be used not only for text-related tasks but also for data compression. The study highlights the relationship between compression and intelligence, as effective data compression requires identifying patterns and making sense of complexity, which are traits associated with general intelligence. However, debates and further research on the topic are expected to continue in the AI community.
AI language models can exceed PNG and FLAC in lossless compression, says study
Is compression equivalent to general intelligence? DeepMind digs up more potential clues.
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Cloverdale Municipal Airport (FAA LID: O60) is a public airport located three miles (4.8 km) southeast of Cloverdale, serving Sonoma County, California, USA. The airport is mostly used for general aviation. There are additional activities on the airport: Skydiving, ultralight and experimental activities; it is home to Quality Sport Planes, the western representative for Zenith Aircraft Company since 2005.
Cloverdale Municipal Airport covers 58 acres (230,000 m2) and has one runway:
- Runway 14/32: 3,155 x 60 ft (962 x 18 m), Surface: Asphalt


MGM Springfield Begins Hiring Blitz
One of the biggest hiring sprees in the history of western Massachusetts is underway. MGM has put out the help wanted sign at the $960 million casino resort that is scheduled to open in Springfield in September.
MGM has announced more than 1,000 new openings on its employment website, as it begins the first wave of mass hiring for the 3,000 jobs the company needs to fill at the region’s first resort casino.
Prior to Monday’s announcement of the new employment opportunities, MGM officials spent months visiting schools, community centers, and even churches to talk up casino jobs.
" We are very much boots on the ground," said Wanda Gispert, regional vice president of talent and workforce development for MGM.
Before the first shovel of dirt was turned to construct the casino, the local labor market was analyzed to figure out what had to be done to fill jobs in an industry brand new to the state.
"In order to have that pipeline of talent ready, training needs to happen," said Gispert.
The company invested $500,000 to sponsor the new Holyoke Community College MGM Culinary Arts Institute, which opened in January. It helped develop a hospitality pre-apprenticeship program at the Springfield campus of Cambridge College. MGM is providing the training for table game dealers at the Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute – the region’s first gaming school where classes started in February.
" There are jobs available in all areas, and training is now. This is when you need to be in a program," said Gispert.
Most of the 1,000 new job openings are in food and beverage, including cooks, servers and bartenders. There are also openings in human resources, security, retail management, and hair-styling. MGM won’t disclose what the jobs pay, except to say the hourly rate is above minimum wage and the average annual salary at the casino will be $40,000.
One of the conditions of MGM’s state casino license requires that at least 35 percent of the jobs be filled by Springfield residents. Gispert said she’s confident that requirement will be achieved.
" Yes, we definitely will hit those numbers," said Gispert. " We are out there spreading the word."
MGM has partnered with community organizations to offer scholarships to low-income Springfield residents to take the necessary training courses.
Anticipating the hiring of many single mothers, MGM is building an on-site child care center that will be operated by Head Start.
There is tuition reimbursement for people who graduate from the gaming school, get hired, and work for at least one year at the casino.
MGM is looking to hire 450 table game dealers from the gaming school, which is operated jointly by Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College.
Diane Garvey, who was recently laid off from a job in sales, is taking classes at the gaming school to get an audition as a dealer with MGM.
"It looks like a great opportunity for me," said Garvey. " It is right here in Springfield. It is not going anywhere. It will be exciting. Something fresh and new. Get to see people."
Casinos were sold to the voters of Massachusetts as job-generators. MGM has employed 2,000 construction workers and is now set to fulfill its promise of 3,000 permanent jobs, according to MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis.
" We want to make sure we keep these benefits in Springfield," Mathis said.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who fought hard for the casino to be built in the heart of downtown, disputes critics who describe the jobs as low-wage and dead end.
" MGM is renowned for its employees rising through the ranks," Sarno said.
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 6.6 percent. The state-wide jobless rate is 3.5 percent.
Many of the casino jobs require a license or a registration with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which requires applicants to pass a criminal background check.
The commission, at MGM’s urging, earlier this year relaxed or eliminated the requirement for many jobs that don’t come in contact with the casino floor, or involve handling money.


American aid worker Jessica Buchanan was kidnapped in Somalia. She tells Anderson Cooper the story of her remarkable rescue. After 93 days in captivity and constant fear she would die, she was saved by U.S. Navy SEALs. Hear more of her fascinating story Friday on AC360° at 8 and 10 p.m. ET.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — A thorny affair is brewing in the High Court pitting a group of farmers in the Raub district of Pahang against the state government that could have serious effects on Malaysia’s Musang King durian industry.
At the heart of the court case is a bitter land dispute between the farmers and the state.
The durian growers are asking the courts to review their eviction from their farms where they have been cultivating the golden, pungent fruit for over a decade.
To the farmers, losing their farms would be a loss to the source of their livelihood. But to the government, the farmers had encroached upon some 7,000 acres of land that is not theirs but rather owned by the state, and to which they have a legal right to take back for government use.
While the hearing for the farmers’ bid for judicial review is set for October 28, here’s what we know about the case so far.
The state players ― An alphabet soup of companies
In March, the state government’s development arm known as Perbadanan Kemajuan Pertanian Negeri Pahang (PKPP) signed two agreements with a conglomerate called the Royal Pahang Durian Group (RPD) for its entry into large-scale durian production that also empowered it to engage legally with the farmers in Raub.
RPD is a group of companies said to be linked with Pahang royalty.
Two of RDP Group’s joint-ventures have been associated with the case: Royal Pahang Durian Produce-PKPP Sdn Bhd (RPDP-PKPP); and Royal Pahang Durian Resources PKPP Sdn Bhd (RPDR-PKPP) which is named directly as a respondent in the judicial review.
From reports and statements issued, the first entity RPDP-PKPP is to invest some RM40 million to build and operate a durian processing facility in Raub, slated for completion by June 2021.
Under the agreement, the second entity RPDR-PKPP is reportedly involved in the legalisation scheme of state land in Raub that had allegedly been encroached by local farmers.
On June 24, the Pahang government awarded RPDR-PKPP the lease and rights to use 5,357 acres of land in Raub for 30 plus 30 years.
To RPD Group and PKPP, the land they were granted had been illegally occupied by the local farmers for various crops, including the highly sought after durians.
The catalyst for the court case
A month later on July 24, durian farmers in Raub received a red notice from the district land office ordering them to vacate their farms cultivated on state land within 30 days, failing which they would be evicted.
Following that, the affected farmers organised themselves into a group dubbed the Save Musang King Alliance (Samka) and claimed they were being driven into a situation they described as “modern slavery” through a legalisation scheme of their farms and the literal fruits of their labour.
Samka claims Raub farmers have been applying for land titles through the proper channels that will allow them to continue farming lawfully, but have been repeatedly rejected by the state government.
The farmers’ group went public with a statement on August 20 detailing the alleged contract in which they claimed they were required to pay a levy of RM6,000 per acre ― which they said contains about 30 mature durian trees ― for this year.
According to Samka, this translates to a levy of RM60,000 for a durian farmer with 10 acres of land and an additional levy of up to RM20,000 per acre based on the durians produced on that plot, payable to RPD.
Samka claimed this was unfair to them as the state government is already imposing a levy of RM50 per acre.
Samka also claimed the contract would allow RPD to buy durians from the Raub farmers at a fixed price of RM30 per kg for Grade A Musang King durians for two years starting from 2021.
It claimed this price to be unfair to the farmers, based on the current average market price of RM45 per kg for the premium grade.
However, the RDP Group rejected Samka’s allegations on August 21, telling Malay Mail that it is instead protecting the local durian industry from foreign players. It added that the legalisation scheme would ultimately lead to a win-win situation for the durian farmers, the state and the industry.
It was also reported that from August 24, the second entity RPDR-PKPP started setting up manned checkpoints along several critical routes leading to the Raub durian farms, and allowing access only to those who had applied for an entry permit from them.
Upset by this turn of events, some farmers were reported to attempt to stop RPDR-PKPP from setting up more security posts across the large swathe of land.
At the time of writing, RPDR-PKPP has filed three police reports following a series of harassment believed to be linked to the ongoing land legalisation scheme in Raub.
On August 25, several videos started circulating on social media, purportedly showing unknown people cutting down durian trees in Raub. These actions were allegedly carried out by the durian farmers to protest what they saw as the takeover of their farms by the state.
The judicial review
On August 21, 111 durian farmers in Raub filed for a judicial review against the Pahang government ordering them to vacate their farms.
Based on court papers filed, the farmers named the Raub District Land Administrator, Pahang Forestry director, state authorities, the Pahang government, PKPP and RPDR-PKPP as the six respondents.
Apart from a review of the order to vacate the land under the National Land Code 1965 and the National Forestry Act 1984, the farmers also asked the court to review the state government’s decision to award the lease and right to use some 5,357 acres (about 2,167 hectares) to RPDR-PKPP.
Additionally, the farmers asked the court to review the state government’s decision to sub-lease the affected land to them as well as a requirement in the contract to sell their durians to a single entity nominated by RPDR-PKPP.
On August 28, the High Court in Kuantan ordered the Pahang authorities to suspend all enforcement and eviction measures against the durian farmers until their application for judicial review is decided.
Justice Datuk Zainal Azman Ab Aziz set October 28 to hear the application to obtain permission for a judicial review.
How durian farming started in Raub
While the court case is not for another month, let’s take a look at how Raub became a hub for the production of the highly prized Musang King durian variety, loved by aficionados for its golden hue, velvety texture and sweet taste with a slight note of bitterness mixed in.
According to Raub resident and Samka president Wilson Cheng, settlers moved into the district in the early 1970s. He attributed this to the security restatement scheme started by PKPP’s predecessor, the Pahang State Agricultural Enterprise Development Authority or simply known as LKPP.
“The scheme was meant to help those who aided in the government’s efforts against the communist insurgency. They were resettled here and were promised land to work on,” he told Malay Mail when contacted.
According to Cheng, many started planting rubber trees, cocoa and other commodities on the land. In the early 2000s, he said the farmers moved on to a commodity ― durians, specifically the Musang King variety.
“I would say it all started in 2003 or 2004. That is when people started to plant Musang King durians abundantly, among other variants of durian,” he said.
According to Cheng, Raub has over 900 farmers now and 11,000 acres, of which a good part will be affected by the legalisation scheme.

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I recently moved from city sewer services to 2 yr old septic system. I make my own wine and therefore sterilize my equipment and bottles prior to use. My question is that will the sterilizer (Clori-Clean) harm my septic tank? I use approximately 2 cups a month of the solution. Would appreciate any suggestions or comments on this matter.
Duane, I am not familiar with the product “clori-clean”, but I can’t imagine that it would contain more chorine than chlorine bleach. I believe the concentration of chlorine in bleach is 5%. The concentration of chlorine in the clori-clean product should be printed on the container label.
The septic tank can safely absorb the chlorine in the bleach, if the label instructions on the chlorine bleach container are followed. It seems to me that 2 cups of clori-clean would have no more impact on the performance of the septic tank than would an additional 2 cups of chlorine bleach per month. JWA

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Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers In Corvallis, Oregon (7)
With a population of about 50,000 Corvallis is located at the central western part of the state of Oregon. This area is now battling drug problems due to its younger generation being lured into this negative indulgence. Drug traffickers regularly use young people as their ideal avenue for drug pushing activities. The number of drug related criminal activities has risen by 32.6% in the last two years. Corvallis drug problems are now forcing the authorities to try newer methods of drug control, to ensure drugs are not easily available to these youngsters. Darkening the future of many high school and college students, the drug situation is now slowly reaching alarming heights. Corvallis drug admissions records are not showing significant numbers of students reaching out for help to beat an addiction. Statistics show that about 2.9% of heroin users are college students while high school students seem to prefer prescription drugs and meth. High school students now make up about 33% of drug addicts and this is indeed alarming as parent are at a loss on how to cope with their children’s’ addictions.
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- What is a clinical neuropsychologist?
Clinical Neuropsychologists are psychologists trained in the functioning of the brain across the lifespan, and the impact of changes in brain functioning on everyday thinking, behaviour and emotions. They apply this knowledge to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and consultation to clients, their families and support team.
In Australia, Clinical Neuropsychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) and follow the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics.
- What does a neuropsychology assessment involve?
Neuropsychology assessment involves three parts. Firstly, there is the interview that focuses on the person’s medical background, their current concerns, and the effect of these issues on everyday life. The interview is also used to gain an impression of the person’s level of functioning in the past. Typically, we will also speak to someone who knows the person well, like a family member or support worker, to include their perspective.
The second part of the assessment is the tasks of concentration, memory and thinking skills, mood and behaviour. There is no ‘pass or fail’ on the assessment tasks. Performance on each test is compared against expected performances for the person’s age and education to provide a profile of strengths and weaknesses.
Thirdly, the neuropsychologist combines the results with the relevant history to write a report to clarify diagnosis and to provide relevant and practical recommendations.
- How long do neuropsychology assessments take and what to I need to bring?
Assessments typically take between 2.5 – 4 hours to complete with breaks. If you need glasses or hearing aides, you should bring them with you. It can also be helpful if a family member or support worker who knows you well accompanies you for the first part of the assessment (interview and history taking) until you feel comfortable. Typically, we prefer that your support person does not stay during the assessment tasks, as too many people in the room can be distracting. We will also ask if we can contact your support person by phone or telehealth after the assessment.
- Why is a neuropsychology assessment helpful?
Some reasons you might want a neuropsychology assessment are:
- to understand a person’s current strengths and weaknesses and ways to support the person at home and in the community, to help with work, school or study or rehabilitation programs
- to clarify their eligibility for support and services (e.g NDIS, Disability Support Pension (DSP), special consideration and/ or examination arrangements for VCE, Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD)
- to inform a behaviour support plan (by enabling us to make reasonable assessments of what a person is capable of)
- to help determine someone’s capacity to make reasoned informed decisions (such as decisions about their accommodation, health or spending).
- to diagnose the presence, type or severity of acquired brain injury or other brain condition e.g dementia
- to clarify whether changes in thinking and behaviour are due to other factors such as mood, illness, stress, fatigue or medication effects.
- to provide a baseline for measuring changes in thinking skills over time
- to provide expert opinion to a court or tribunal on a person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, diagnosis, prognosis and recommendations for treatment.
- What is a neuropsychology intervention?
Neuropsychology interventions can be very different with each person, depending on what is important to them and their support people. We spend time talking with the person and their support team and helping them with brainstorming goals that they would like to achieve.
Neuropsychologists help with a variety of things, including:
- Minimising the impact of changes in thinking and memory in everyday life
- Minimising the severity and impact of behaviour change
- Improving mood and emotional wellbeing
- Adjusting to changes resulting from a brain injury. Providing insight, support and new strategies for life’s challenges, for personal exploration and growth.
- Understanding how factors other than brain injury (e.g mood, stress, fatigue medications) are impacting on thinking and memory
- Returning to activities or transitioning to new activities e.g work and study
- Supporting people to understand brain injury and changes in thinking, behaviour and emotions. Establishing consistent and positive approaches to managing these changes.
- Are neuropsychology services right for me?
Seeking out support is an individual choice and can be beneficial for a number for reasons.
Sometimes it is to assist with long-standing psychological issues, or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one’s life such as brain injury, mental health challenges, or return to work. Many seek the advice of a neuropsychologist as they pursue their own personal exploration and growth.
Working with a neuropsychologist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges.
- Do you offer telehealth/online services?
- Are my sessions confidential?
When you start receiving a service from Diverge, a record is made containing your contact details, and other information such as the purpose of the sessions, the advice you were given and the plan for future sessions. Every time we make contact, new information is added to your record.
The purpose of collecting and retaining this information is to provide you with a relevant and informed service. All personal information gathered by the neuropsychologist will remain confidential, except where:
- You or your legal guardian have given us consent to provide written reports or discuss relevant issues with other people (e.g your doctor, lawyer, service provider or family member)
- information is subpoenaed by a court, or if disclosure is required or authorised by law; or
- failure to disclose information would place you or another person at serious and imminent risk.
- Who pays for neuropsychology services?
Diverge is a registered provider with the Transport Accident Commission, WorkCover, DHHS and Corrections Victoria and provides services as an unregistered provider to NDIS clients who are plan-managed or self-managed, Most services are covered by those providers. Some people pay the cost privately.
For counselling services, some people have a mental health care plan, which means that they can get a rebate from Medicare. There is currently no Medicare rebate for neuropsychology assessment. You can contact us to chat about the cost further.
- Do you provide medicolegal assessment?
Yes, we have neuropsychologists experienced in providing expert opinion to courts and tribunals, for example on a person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, diagnosis, prognosis and recommendations for treatment.
- Do you provide professional supervision?
Yes, we provide professional supervision to other psychologists, including to registrars to complete their endorsement in clinical neuropsychology. Please contact us for more details.
- Do you provide training?
Yes. We can provide client-specific training sessions, or more general training, workshops and mentoring on acquired brain injury, behaviour support, complex cases and more. Please see our training page for further details.

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Cognac fried tuna and veggies. See great recipes for Cognac fried tuna and veggies, Cognac Pecan Pie too! Add your favorite vegetables to give the recipe your own twist! Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for approximately five minutes.
In this diet, you will have to consume tuna fish two to three times a day, along with water. You can eat tuna with other protein-rich, fiber-rich, low-calorie foods to keep your taste buds alive and protect the body from a drastic change. canned tuna and frozen vegetables. Fresh or frozen tuna is best, and it can be baked, broiled, grilled or pan fried in a light slick of olive oil. You can have Cognac fried tuna and veggies using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Cognac fried tuna and veggies
- It’s 1 of broccoli chopped in small pieces no stems.
- Prepare 1 of bell pepper you can change the colour of the peppers or mix them up.
- Prepare 10-12 of baby carrots.
- It’s 1/2 of onion chopped.
- You need 1 tbs of butter salted.
- Prepare 1 shot of glass cognac.
- Prepare 1 can of tuna squash the water right out of it less water better.
- You need to taste of Salt.
- You need to taste of Black pepper.
- It’s 1/4 tsp of Garlic powder.
If you can find and afford sushi-grade tuna, you do not have to cook it all the way through. Simply sear it well on both sides and serve it over a bed of cool mixed greens with a light sesame dressing. How to Make Tuna & Red Curry Fried Rice. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Cognac fried tuna and veggies instructions
- In a skillet add the butter you can put a drop of oil also helps not to burn butter.
- Now add tuna and fry at med heat till it’s warm right through DO NOT OVER COOK.
- Now add the rest of the ingredients but not cognac yet. Fry till tender.
- Now take out of the fire add cognac and put back on fire and fry for about 1 minute (carefully alcohol may ignite for a second or 2) don’t be too close to the pan.
- Enjoy. Kαλή όρεξη. Sorry did not get many pics was in a rush.
Heat a large wok and add the oil. Once hot, add the vegetables a handful at a time and keep them moving in pan. Meanwhile, for the tuna steaks, heat a large griddle pan. Remove the cover, add the tuna, sesame oil, rice and cooked egg. Really crucial to cook long enough to remove that "can" taste from the tuna.

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Like having a private coach at their elbows, this introduction to algebra-based physics involves readers actively in a guided learn-by-doing process—sensing when they need a very patient exposition and when they need only minimal reinforcement, when they need to focus on concepts and when they need an opportunity to practice their quantitative skills. At the heart of the volume are worked examples in a unique, two-column format that focuses on the basic strategies and step-by-step thought processes involved in problem solving—with an emphasis on the relationship between the physical concepts and their mathematical expression. Color-coded drawings help readers visualize physics problems, and companion photographs show the same principle at work in different physical contexts, or juxtapose situations in which contrasting principles are at work. Real-world physics applications abound. Covers the full spectrum of topics in Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, Light and Optics, and Modern Physics. For anyone needing an introduction to, or refresher of, algebra-based physics.
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Lazy or not directed by Authentic Desire?
You Misdiagnose Yourself
Let’s take one of the most common examples of self misdiagnoses - laziness. When we lack energy and enthusiasm we often conclude that we are lazy. Not knowing that more often than not laziness is not the problem but in fact it is a consequence of not knowing our authentic desires.
When we’ve identified true desire, we automatically feel fired up by it. When we know our authentic desire we couldn’t not advance towards it, even we tried. However, with the diagnosis of “laziness” in hand, we buy books on the subject, dutifully attend courses on motivation and then create social networks with those who have similar beliefs. One activity to the next and our life eventually congeals around our diagnosis. The danger particularly if we are psychologically-minded is that the journeys misdiagnoses take us on, though misguided, are psychologically fascinating and enthralling and can therefore carry on forever. At first we conclude that we are lazy, next we decide that we have commitment issues and finally we pull out the big guns, declaring that low self-worth has actually been the issue all along. On and on we go, one misdiagnosis leading to the next, wasting our energy, time, money and often our lives.
Until we are able to answer the question “what is my authentic desire?” we simply have no right to ask ourselves “what is wrong with me?”
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Chicken Meat (1)
Bamboo Shoots (2)
Thai Basil Leaf
Chili, Red (3)
Kaffir Lime Leaves (4)
Coconut Milk (5)
Red Curry Paste (6)
Fish Sauce (7)
Palm Sugar (8)
Prep - (25 min)
Run - (35 min)
- Slice CHICKEN about 3/8 inch thick and cut slices into
bite size strips or chunks.
- Slice BAMBOO SHOOTS about 1/8 inch thick and cut to a
size similar to the Chicken.
- Remove BASIL LEAVES from stems, and start them soaking in
cold water. This will help keep them green when added to the curry.
- Blast the CHILIS black with your propane torch and brush
off the skins under running water (see Note-9).
Seed them and cut into strips about 1/4 inch wide and 1 to 1-1/2
- Roll LIME LEAVES up (end to end) as tight as you can. Slice
these rolls into threads as fine as you can cut them. Discard the
central stem and make a few cuts through the threads to shorten
them. Mix with Chilis.
- Open COCONUT MILK without shaking. Scoop about 6
ounces off the top, including all the cream. Hold separate from
the rest of the Coconut Milk.
- In a sauté pan or wok, place the Coconut Cream part
of the Coconut milk. Bring to a boil (carefully), then stir in
Curry Paste until evenly distributed. Keep at a strong simmer
over moderate heat, stirring until red oil starts to separate.
- Stir in Chicken. Cook over moderate heat, stirring often
for about 5 minutes until you again see red oil starting to separate.
- Slowly stir in remaining Coconut Milk and Water.
Bring to a boil, then stir in Bamboo Shoots. Bring back to
a simmer and stir in Fish Sauce and Palm Sugar. Cover
and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in Chili mix and simmer another 5 minutes. You can
hold it hot for awhile at this point.
- When ready to serve - take off heat. Drain Basil Leaves
and stir in well. Serve immediately with plenty of steamed Jasmine


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Leslie Anderson, a native Virginian, is a Reference Librarian at Alexandria Library, Special Collections Branch. Her article, "Tabitha (Bugg) George Smith of Mecklenburg County, Virginia" won the National Genealogical Society's 2013 Family History Writing Contest. Ms. Anderson is the co-author of Alexandria and the editor of Virginia Slave Births Index, 1853-1865. She is a member of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, the National Genealogical Society, the Virginia Genealogical Society and several Pennsylvania societies. Ms. Anderson received her MS in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University and her BA in American Studies from Wesleyan University in Connecticut.


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1) According to Entertainment Weekly, director Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street is "the swearingest movie ever to be nominated for Best Picture." Ceding the crown? Director Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas.
2) You're not the only one who had never heard of the film nominated for Best Song: Alone Yet Not Alone, with its title song written by Bruce Broughton and Dennis Spiegel. How did the Academy latch into this one? Well, Broughton is well-connected — according to Deadline Hollywood, he is a former AMPAS governor and former head of the organization's music branch who launched a grassroots campaign on behalf of the song inside the Academy. But it's not a complete fluke — Broughton was previously nomated for his original score for the 1985 western Silverado.
3) Prisoners was mostly ignored by the Academy, but it did get recognition for its cinematography, earning Roger Deakins his 11th nomination. He has yet to win an Oscar. On the other hand, Deakins' mantle is crowded with awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the American Film Institute, the Australian Cinematographers Society, and the British Society of Cinematographers, as well as innumerable citations from film critics' groups. Your move, Academy.
4) Deakins has nothing on composer John Williams, who received his 49th nomination for scoring The Book Thief. He'll have to go some distance to beat the record set by Walt Disney, who received 59 nominations.
5) Non-English-language films rarely make an appearance outside of their specified Oscar category, but this year The Grandmaster, directed by renowned Hong Kong Second Wave auteur Wong Kar-Wai, received nominations for both Cinematography and Costume Design — and yet it was left out of the foreign-language category.
6) The Academy digs monochrome. Recent black-and-white movies with Oscar nominations and/or wins for cinematography include this year's Nebraska (Phedon Papamichael) as well as The Artist (Guillaume Schiffman), The Man Who Wasn't There (Roger Deakins), Good Night, and Good Luck. (Robert Elswit), and The White Ribbon (Christian Berger). (You could argue that Bruno Delbonnel's work on Inside Llewyn Davis, which was nominated only for cinematography and sound mixing this year, was close to black and white in some scenes.) Still, it didn't help director Noah Baumbach's black-and-white Frances Ha (Sam Levy) get any Oscar love.
7) Oscar nominees for The Wolf of Wall Street in the Best Picture category have yet to be determined by the Academy. That's because there are just so many to choose from. According to IMDb, TWoW has 11 credited producers, co-producers, and executive producers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Irwin Winkler, and many more.
8) Monsters University is one of only two Pixar features not to receive an Oscar nomination since the category honoring animated features was introduced in 2002. (The other one? Cars 2.)
9) Sign of the times: Netflix received its first Oscar nomination this morning, when The Square, about the Egyptian revolution, was recognized in the documentary feature category.
10) Highly touted Oscar contender Saving Mr. Banks received exactly the same number of nominations as Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa (one).
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The original item was published from April 12, 2022 1:00 PM to May 13, 2022 12:00 AM
Update - April 13
The owners picked up the dog late April 12 at the Geneva Police Department. Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word.
Original Post - April 12
A female Shih Tzu dog was found April 12 in the 800 block of Division Street in Geneva. The dog does not have a collar, tags or microchip.
The dog is currently at the Geneva Police Department. If you know the owners, have them call Geneva Police at 630-232-4736.

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According to the Kalispell Police Department call logs, a caller thought someone was breaking into their neighbor’s home. Although the caller couldn’t see anything, they reported hearing kicking noises and said it sounded like someone fell into the bushes and ran away. When law enforcement checked out the area they couldn’t find any people around, but found lots of deer prints in the snow.
A woman called and said she was removed from her residence by law enforcement. She wasn’t supposed to go back, but she went back anyway and found her cat was missing. She thought officers threw her cat out too.
A caller said someone was turning on her outside water and it ended up flooding her neighbor’s house.
A broken bike was found inside a car wash.
A woman who was driving was afraid someone was following her. She drove to the police station, but the vehicle was no longer following her.
A tow-truck driver said a man who was slurring his words high-centered his vehicle. The man who was driving the vehicle reportedly offered to give the tow-truck driver $100 cash and left the scene. The man reportedly called law enforcement from home later to report a motor vehicle accident.
According to the Whitefish Police Department a resident “tracked” suspicious activity around their home when they noticed shoe prints in the snow indicating someone had walked up to the door.
According to the Montana Department of Transportation, large rocks on the road were causing a traffic hazard on Highway 35 north of Finley Point.


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THE IPM-Construction and Development Corp. (IPM-CDC), the garbage hauler of Bacolod City, will continue its services because it has an existing contract with the city government, an official said Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Councilor Al Victor Espino said the IPM-CDC’s contract with the city government will end in December 2022.
Once the administration of incoming mayor Alfredo Benitez will start on June 30 this year, Espino said, the contract of services of IPM-CDC for collection, hauling and disposal of garbage will still continue.
“After the month of December, the [new] administration will also evaluate the performance of the city’s garbage hauler to determine if it will extend their contract or not,” he added.
The City Council earlier ratified the contract of services entered between the City Government of Bacolod and IPM-CDC for the P131.9-million collection, hauling and disposal of garbage, as well as the contract of services for the P63.9-million operation and management of the sanitary landfill.
“We have time to reassess the performance of the IPM-CDC to determine if we will continue their services including the maintenance of the city’s sanitary landfill, “ Espino said.
He said Benitez already inspected the situation of the sanitary landfill and held a meeting with the officials of Barangay Felisa last week.
The official added they will also check the construction of Cell No. 3 at the landfill.
Ramel Palalon, officer-in-charge of the Department of Public Services (DPS), earlier said Cell No. 2 will only have six to eight months to accommodate the city's garbage.
"For now, we are utilizing Cell 1 and 2, but the former was already full of garbage while the second cell will last within six to eight months," he pointed out.
In order to be prepared once Cell No. 2 is full, the city government needs to construct another facility, Palalon said, adding that the IPM-CDC was collecting 600 tons of garbage daily in the city.
BACOLOD. An official says the IPM-Construction and Development Corp. will continue to operate in Bacolod City as it has an existing contract with the local government for the collection, hauling and disposal of garbage in the city until December 2022. (Contributed Photo)
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The drug culture that exists behind the scenes at America’s military bases was thrust back into the spotlight this week after a massive sting at Fort Bragg led to more than a dozen service members being questioned and seeking legal counsel.
A spokesperson for the Army has confirmed that 15 people were questioned as a result of a sting operation launched by the Army’s criminal investigations division (CID). Two were cleared “immediately” of wrongdoing, while the remaining 13 requested legal representation.
"The U.S. Army Special Operations Command is aware of the allegations of drug involvement from Soldiers assigned to USASOC units on Fort Bragg," said US special operations command public affairs officer Lt Col Mike Burns.
“We take all allegations seriously and are fully cooperating with the Criminal Investigation Division,” Lt Col Burns added.
But Connecting Vets, a publication that caters to current and ex-military, discovered that the situation extends far past simple allegations of drug use.
According to Connecting Vets, the sting operation launched this week was the result of evidence gathered from the arrests of two other members of special forces last month. One Green Beret is accused of sex trafficking underage girls at local “drug-fueled parties,” and was caught as the result of another undercover sting operation.
It all ended with the latest round of suspects being rounded up, one by one, at Fort Bragg’s main gate.
“It was a trail of tears and douchebag cars,” one unnamed special forces member told Connecting Vets.
Others who spoke to the news outlet described a flurry of personally-waged coverup attempts breaking out across the base as individual service members hid or destroyed stashes of drugs.
It’s just the latest signs of wild and often criminal cultures developing among America’s enlisted, and in particular among the elite units chosen for the most dangerous and important missions under the US military’s purview.
A New York Times investigation last fall conducted after the death of a Navy SEAL at a training facility discovered an undercurrent of drug use, particularly steroids. In 2017, other Navy SEALs told CBS News that even more serious drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine were being used by special forces units in the field during missions. Another case that ended in 2019 ended in sentences for four members of special operations charged with the hazing murder of a fifth member.
“People that we know of, that we hear about have tested positive for cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, ecstasy,” one told CBS News.
On Reddit, news of the latest findings were received with little surprise on military-themed boards.
“I have a sibling who was in 3rd group. Can confirm. 3rd is wild. No one seemed to give [a f**k] about anything,” one commenter responded, referring to the 3rd Special Operations Group to which the scrutinised servicemembers belong.
“Man, the [special forces] community has been off the wall for a while now. There have been briefings, sensing sessions, and all kinds of things to figure out a solution. Near as I can tell, everyone has just been kicking the can down the road,” wrote another.
Ironically, base commanders at Fort Bragg were quoted in a local newspaper (the Fayetteville Observer) just last month about a supposed no-tolerance policy for drug use among enlisted soldiers.
Special Operations Command insisted in its statement that the vast majority of special operations units and service members follow US military rules and regulations regarding drug use.
"The overwhelming majority of Army Special Operations Soldiers live the SOF values every day. The use of illegal drugs or any other illegal activity goes directly against these values and does not reflect the behavior we demand from every Soldier in our formation," said USASOC.
"USASOC maintains a strict policy against the use of any illegal drugs. Illegal drug use is not acceptable nor is it tolerated. We are taking measures at every level to ensure the health and welfare of our Soldiers and to reduce these harmful behaviors in our formation."


Watch: NINE.i Introduces Their "Parallel Universe" In Sleek Debut MV
NINE.i has made their debut!
On March 30, the 10-member boy group released their debut mini album “NEW WORLD” along with the music video for the title track.
“Parallel Universe” is about finding oneself in a parallel universe, which also becomes the savior for one’s current life. Member VAHN participated in the composition, lyrics, and arrangement for the song.
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Christmas Celebrations and Decorations
Its the holiday season!
The majority of Americans celebrate Christmas with the exchange of gifts and greetings and family visits. Homes are decorated with holly, mistletoe and branches of trees and most have a Christmas tree decorated with electric lights, tinsel, baubles, and candy canes.
Of Mistletoe, Holly and Christmas decorations
Today Christmas trees and decorations are usually the focal point in the American home. With all the modern advances, Christmas decorations have become an art form.
During the holiday season the magic of Christmas comes alive with the creativity of the themed Christmas trees and decorations.
The original American tradition of the outdoor Christmas lights is a cheerful delight throughout the holiday season.
The mistletoe in the doorways as Christmas decoration and kissing tradition comes from the Norse myths. Mistletoe was believed to possess powers of healing sickness and averting misfortune. Holly, with its dark green spiky leaves and red berries, was believed to have the ability to drive demons away, was traditionally used for Christmas decorations.
These days most American families follow the tradition of putting up Christmas tree and decorations right from 2nd week of December. Since the 19th century, the poinsettia has been associated with Christmas. Other holiday plants are holly, mistletoe, red amaryllis, and Christmas cactus.
Celebrations on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, there are evening church services. Attention is focused on the nativity scene, while all join in singing Christmas carols. On Christmas Day, there are other religious ceremonies at churches which families attend before they make their rounds to visit friends and relatives.
At Christmas Eve gatherings adults drink eggnog. The Christmas table is almost like a Thanksgiving feast of turkey or ham, potatoes and pie. Christmas is incomplete without lots of desserts, and nothing symbolizes Christmas more than baked breads and cookies.
Many American traditional Christmas desserts, like other Christmas customs, were started long ago in other parts of the world. Hard candies such as peppermint candy canes and curly green and red ribbon candy are traditional gifts and goodies.
As Christmas celebrations begin to pop up all around you, you likely want to do a few things to liven up your own house. Many people simply put lights on their porch and put a Christmas tree up inside, but there are many other things that you can do to make your Christmas decorations really stand out. Here are a few ideas.Decorate your Front door
If you want your guests to feel the Christmas spirit when they first walk up to your house, you can add accents to your door in a number of different ways. You could line the door with Holly and add Christmas lights to either side. You could also tie large ribbons on the holly to give the door an even more dramatic punch. You could hand a wreath from the door or even tape wrapping paper all over it to make it look like a present.Mailbox Topper
If you have a square mailbox, you might want to place a bouquet of winter plants on top of it. Fill a planter with mistletoe, poinsettias, and maybe even a Christmas cactus and then place a few ornaments or ribbons among the plants. Tuck some pinecones in to fill the gaps and you will have a nice decoration to place on top of your mailbox. If your mailbox does not have a square top, you can wrap some garland around it and hang a few ornaments or even just tie a ribbon around it for some added color and flair.Porch Christmas Decorations
You might normally decorate your porch with simple Christmas lights, but there are other things you can do as well. Grab some festive lanterns and place them on your porch with flameless candles inside. You can put the candles on timers so they glow at certain times of the day and you will not have to worry about fires. Put some holly or other greenery around the lanterns and they will look like authentic Christmas decorations. You can also wrap the rungs of your porch with ribbons, wrapping paper, and other Christmas decorations to give it even more color during the day and even at night.Decorate with Christmas ornaments
If you have received a Christmas ornament or two every year since you were born, you likely have quite a few ornaments to hang. If you only have one small Christmas tree, you won't be able to fit them all on, however, that does not mean you cannot use them somewhere else. Hang Christmas tree ornaments from light fixtures, cabinets, doors and anywhere else you can find a spot for them. They will add color and festive feelings to your house wherever you place them. Just make sure you put the breakable ones in high, out of the way places so they do not get damaged.Centerpieces
If you want your table to be as festive as the rest of your house, use poinsettias or other plants like a Christmas cactus to create a Christmas centerpiece that can last all season long. Incorporate some of your normal house colors in with the bright Christmas colors and you will enjoy every meal you have at your table.
Getting creative with your Christmas decorations can make this year's Christmas celebrations all that much more fun.


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By choosing to discover our home and be our guests for a night or two, you will discover how to live in Anjou.
You will be charmed by the home full of warmth and natural that we try to provide you on each visit.
Like our distant cousins, you will feel at home in this family. haven house authentic tufa stone and slate roof.
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The place called Mesnagerie is in the middle of Castle Park Jarzé.
The park and gardens of the Castle were renovated in the early twentieth century, according to plans by landscape architect René-Edouard André, erected in 1911.
Access to the castle gardens and historic monuments are open during the Heritage Day and during the Neurodon.
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Meals for guests
With garden produce, we offer evening meals consisting of:
Seasonal soup or salad entry
Omelette or savory tart or vegetable gratin with a garden salad
Stewed fruit, dairy, sugar pie or crumble with seasonal fruit
Coffee, tea or herbal tea
The exhibition shows in Angers
Show wooden house
The 12,13,14,15 October 2012
The 5,6,7 October 2012
The 19,20,21,22 October 2012
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The 15,16,17 January 2013
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New York Times Portraits of Grief
The most important things in Denise Lenore Benedetto's life were her family and her Roman Catholic faith.
It was that faith that sustained her 10 years ago, after doctors diagnosed a spinal condition so serious that she had a 25 percent chance of being paralyzed from the chest down, said her husband, John Benedetto.
As it happened, she recovered fully after spending six months in a body cast, and was able to have a second daughter and eventually to work full time as a secretary at Aon in the World Trade Center.
Ms. Benedetto, 40, went to Mass every weekend at Saint Rita's Church, a block away from her house on Staten Island.
The church is not far from where she grew up, in a housing project down the street from her husband's childhood home. They met one evening when they were both 17, when she stood beneath his window and began talking to him. She went to get some ice cream, and when she came back it fell off the stick. They both laughed. "It was love from that moment on," he said.


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Dermatologists have special training that includes the diagnosis and management of skin cancers. When you see a dermatologist for a complete skin checkup, expect a 10-15-minute visit, including a review of your medical history and a head-to-toe skin examination.
How long does a dermatologist consultation take?
The consultation usually lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, but it may take longer depending on the extent of the patient’s condition. During the appointment, the dermatologist will review the patient’s medical history, ask about the symptoms and chief complaints, and physically examine the affected area.
Why do dermatologist appointments take so long?
One major reason is that there simply aren’t enough dermatologists available. A cap on medical residency training, an increase in demand for new treatments, and awareness of skin diseases also cause a shortage in available dermatologists.
What does a dermatologist do on the first visit?
Dermatologists need to know about health problems and medications that could impact your skin. From there, your doctor will examine the problem that brought you to the appointment. They will also likely perform a full-body skin check to look for any troublesome moles or signs of other skin conditions.
Do dermatologist check your privates?
Some dermatologists do a full-body exam in every sense of the phrase, including genital and perianal skin. Others address these areas only if a patient specifically requests them. If you’ve noted any concerning spots in this area, raise them.
Is it worth going to a dermatologist?
In addition to regular screenings, you should also see a dermatologist if you notice a change in the shape, size, or coloring of any of your moles. A dermatologist can remove some or all of the suspicious tissue and examine it under a microscope to check for cancerous cells.
Do dermatologists examine the groin area?
Your dermatology provider will carefully and intentionally review all areas of your body, including your scalp, face, ears, eyelids, lips, neck, chest, abdomen, back, arms, legs, hands and feet, including nails. You may request an exam of the breasts, groin, and buttock or you may decline.
How many patients does a dermatologist see per day?
Most of the workday for a clinician dermatologist involves patient care. An average Dermatology office will have its doctor see about 40-50 patients a day, although I have seen numbers up to 100 a day!
How do I get the most out of my dermatologist appointment?
Six tips to get the most out of your dermatology visit!
- Gather your medical information and visit our online patient portal to enter these details directly into your electronic medical record. …
- Get your test results in advance. …
- Make a written list of the top 2-3 issues you would like to prioritize. …
- Speak up.
What is a full skin exam?
A full body skin exam identifies suspicious growths or spots that may indicate symptoms of skin cancer. This process is also sometimes called “skin cancer screening” and is essential for detecting and treating skin cancer early on.
How much does a dermatologist make?
How much does a Dermatologist make in the United States? The average Dermatologist salary in the United States is $358,600 as of December 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $308,000 and $418,500.
How much is a skin check?
How much will a skin check cost me? The cost of a standard initial consultation is $100.00. If you hold a concession card, the cost will be $70.00.
What do you wear to a skin check?
Please do not wear any makeup, artificial tanner or hand or toe nail polish to your appointment. This is so your doctor has a clear and unobstructed view of your skin. During a skin check your doctor will ask you to undress down to your undergarments.
How do I know if my dermatologist is good?
5 Signs of a Great Dermatologist
- The best credentials. Report cards matter. …
- Unrushed appointments. Exceptional dermatologists don’t look at the clock; they look at your chart and are completely focused on your personal story and your questions. …
- No sales pitching. …
- A generous sampling policy. …
- After-hours care.
Can dermatologists be wrong?
Misdiagnosis of skin conditions like these sometimes occurs when patients visit a dermatologist with an inaccurate assessment from another doctor. The failure to diagnose a skin condition is sometimes considered a form of medical malpractice.
Do you have to undress at the dermatologist?
Your doctor is going to look at every part of you including your nails and scalp during the exam. When you arrive, they will have you undress completely and put on either a robe or gown like you see on patients in the hospital.


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How do you talk to people?
Thats important because if you cant communicate with people in a positive way they will not want to associate with you. Dont ever think that your better than the next person because they dont have this or that. Thats not fair. Be fair.
How do you treat people?
Treat people how you want to be treated. If you treat people wrong thats what you'll get in return. And also, what kind of people do you hang out with. Are they respectful to others. If they're not guess what, your not either.Hang around positive people and see the change.It works trust me............R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me....
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Someone to Love: Crosby
Five-year-old white and blue eyed Crosby is beautiful, loving and talkative.
Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2011 10:00 am
Updated: 3:15 pm, Sat Dec 22, 2012.
Crosby was abandoned at a local store in Ahwatukee Foothills and was rescued by Cactus Cats. He is 5 years old, white with blue eyes. Crosby is beautiful, loving and talkative. He has been tested, fixed, has all his shots and would do best in a home with just one other laid back cat.
Come meet Crosby and the other kittens and cats available through Cactus Cats Rescue from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, July 23, at the Ahwatukee Foothills PETCO, 5011 E. Ray Road.
For more information on Crosby or to meet him, contact firstname.lastname@example.org. To see more kittens and cats available for adoption, visit Cactus Cats Rescue at www.petfinder.com/cactuscatsrescue.
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