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Queen Fyora: The Faeriest of them All

by xindyx

      As Fyora Day looms closer, and pets around Neopia are struggling to think of ways to honour their Faerie Queen, Zladie sits with her Floating Tooth Faerie Doll, squabbling over how to best celebrate their violet monarch. The disagreements are slight, yet also sincere. The doll has some questionable ideas, such as to present the Queen with a Faerie Toothbrush. Her main incentive here is to ensure that Fyora receives the utmost dental care and retains her exceedingly good looks, however, Zladie objects. “Do you assume the Queen does not groom herself enough?!”

      A short time before, upon hearing this suggestion, Zladie would have willingly complied. However, this time, she resolved to find something different; something that would make Fyora not only appreciate her role as Faerie Queen, but also those around Neopia who worshipped and respected her. Not that she doesn’t do this anyway - Fyora is said to be one of Neopia’s most humble rulers, a benevolent being whose actions are fair and honourable, yet she often bravely shows the ability to display her wrath towards those who attempt to dishonour her land. Her care for Neopia and its inhabitants goes above and beyond expectation. Zladie therefore wanted to think of something that would show her admiration of the Queen's actions, instead of her looks.

      Zladie had admired Fyora since she first learned of her irrefutable beauty. She had always loved the Faeries, with their splendid appearances and charming outfits, though Fyora was always her favourite, as she was considered the Faeriest of them all. She had even named her Snicklebeast after her, in the hopes that it would somehow grow more beautiful. As she followed the Queen from event to event, she had begun to believe that a large part of Fyora's allure was in her beauty and grace. Zladie adored watching her Faerie Queen effortless exude eminence and magnificent splendour. As Zladie learned more about Neopia, however, she soon became tired and wondered what was underneath Fyora's illustrious display of pride. She would see the kindest of Neopians wandering over to the Money Tree, dressed in humble Potato Sacks, who would donate endless piles of Neo Crackers and Old Rotten Left Shoes, simply to feed and dress those even less fortunate than themselves. Fyora was rarely seen doing this. Zladie's owner, however, was adamant that the Chomby and her siblings should learn of Neopia, its heroes and its enemies, as she felt this was an extremely important part of being a Neopian who respected the tradition and heritage of their land. As soon as Zladie read the candid novel, ‘Fyora’s Rule,’ she considered why Fyora was made Queen of Faerieland; ultimately, the most admired position in the whole of Neopia. As the book contained both Fyora’s high and low times, Zladie began to apprehend how it was much more than Fyora’s appearance that made her the hero she is today. While this took some time, it eventually taught the young Neopian a lot about understanding vanity, and how her actions and knowledge had ultimately prevailed and made Fyora into the beautifully benevolent ruler we know her as today.

      Zladie therefore pledged that, were she ever to be granted a role as influential and beloved as Fyora’s, she would be as modest and altruistic as her own Faerie Queen was. She highly doubted that this would ever happen, as an ordinary young Chomby, though she knew it was an important step to take in realising who she truly was. Despite her doubts, however, Zladie was walking through the streets of Meridell one day - where she often meandered after completing Illusen’s quests - when a green Acara seemed dumbfounded by her mere appearance and stopped to stare in her wake. Zladie was confused, and began to approach the Acara, who soon scuttled away into Meri Acres Farm. Disheartened by the reaction, Zladie began to wonder if she had frightened the innocent Neopian. Soon later, she was sat outside the Food Shoppe stall, waiting to be served, when she spotted the same Acara next to Ye Olde Petpets shop. Aiming to reconcile any differences, Zladie bounded over, smiling graciously, as the Acara appeared simultaneously shocked, yet full of delight. Zladie warily paced her steps, as the Acara sheepishly smiled. Aware that the Neopian may have been afraid of her, Zladie shyly mumbled,

      “I’m sorry, did I scare you earlier?”

      The green Acara seemed overpowered by a mixture of wonder and captivation.

      “A-a-are you… Actually speaking to me?” She looked around, as if to search for other participants within the conversation. Zladie nodded and smiled.

      “What’s wrong?” the Chomby urged, kindly.

      The Acara took a few small steps towards her as though she finally felt comfortable, and her eyes grew with admiration as she gazed up at the Pastel Chomby. Zladie wore nothing but a pair of Translucent Faerie Wings and Galaxy Hair with a Flower Accessory, as she was never into adorning herself with beautiful items. This was so others could see the beauty underneath, and though Zladie thought herself an unremarkable sight, the Acara praised her anyhow.

      “I… I had never seen a Pastel Chomby before. Ever since they were released, I had been looking for one, so that I could stare at the beautiful colours. But when I saw you, I froze… I had to run away.”

      Zladie soon understood that the green Acara had actually been intimidated by her delicately considered Pastel appearance. As one of the first of her kind in Neopia, Zladie felt honoured. She had been painted Pastel as her owner believed the colour would represent her soft, yet bright, personality. However, she felt obliged to teach the Acara of how her appearance was just that - an appearance. While she was a beautiful Neopet, she knew it was her character that came first, and it was her personality that had, ultimately, influenced her look. While she did look pretty in pastel, she knew that looks meant nothing if you were any less than a caring, selfless Neopian. She even learned to love her Snicklebeast, Fyora, horns and all - he was beautiful in his own, loving way.

      This was how Zladie had grown to understand that it was not her appearance, but her actions, that truly mattered - something she had learned through reading about Fyora and how she became so admired and respected. In light of this, she decided to present Fyora with a small but perfectly considered gift on her annual celebration day. Carefully wrapped in a Faerie Gift Bag, Zladie had placed the Handcrafted Fyora Plushie she had made. It wasn’t as beautiful as Fyora or nearly as elegant, yet this didn’t matter due to the love and affection that Zladie had put into creating the wonderful gift. She had spent hours crafting the delightful little toy, and she was ever so pleased, as she knew it would serve to remind Fyora of how cherished she really was. Alongside this, she included her tattered, overused copy of 'Fyora’s Rule', so the Faerie Queen could look back on how well she had served Neopia throughout the years. On the very first page, Zladie jotted a small note, thanking Fyora for her kindness. She apologised that the book was tattered, but stated that it was what was inside that really mattered.

      While Fyora, Zladie, and many other Neopians may still take some pride in their physical looks as a means of expression, it is important to understand how it is their actions that carry true meaning. She made it her mission to educate her fellow Neopians of how looks and vanity mean very little if your behaviour is ugly. You could be a beautiful person on the outside, yet if you were shallow and heartless, you would never be truly loved and appreciated - just like Fyora is on this very special day, and rightly so. Happy Fyora Day to all!

      The End.

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The Client File

We need some kind of a record of what we have done with a client. For one reason, because you might forget. Occasionally there will be many months or years between when you see a client. And she might walk in referring to something you did last time that you've forgotten all about. The client's file should be there to remind you.

Some techniques might be something you would only do once. Like a specific visualization. The routine stuff, like re-experiencing and polarity integration, you can do any number of times. But there is an advantage in knowing what you did the last time, so you don't do exactly the same, but find another angle.

The client file should document the progress of the client over time. Like, it will tell us what kind of issues she walked in with, what we did about them, and what the results were. That gives a good picture of how well we are doing something for the person, and also it shows how effective your tools are. Or, it shows you that something needs correction if we apparently aren't getting anywhere.

We don't need to have all the client's stories and experiences written down. That is not really of use. What we need is the key pieces of information, the key decision points and actions, and the observable results.

I do a one page report for each session I do. I use the Session Notes form that is attached after this. It naturally contains a line for the client's name and for my name. It has the date of the session, and also a count of how many sessions we've done. I also note down the fee that is charged for the session and how much was received. Sometimes I've made a special price arrangement with the client and I might not remember unless I look at the last session notes form. Also, sometimes she might forget her checkbook and not pay right after session like usual, so I need the form to remember that.

The main body of the Session Notes form has three columns labeled "Situation", "Process", and "Result". That is basically what I find, what I do about it, and what comes out of it.

Whatever the client's main complaint or success is when she walks in is what I'll write in the the first block right under "Situation". Maybe she will tell me that she had a great week after last session and she no longer has any problems with her boss. That is useful information, not just social talk, so we need to record that. But nothing to handle about it, that is fine.

When we find something to handle I will again put that in a Situation box. And whatever I do about it will go in the Process box next to it. Not just the successful actions, but whatever I try. It might say Dialoguing, Re-Experiencing, or whatever.

Whatever comes out of it will go in the Results box. We want the honest results, not just that the process is "Done". If it didn't really work, write that down. "Client still grumpy" or whatever. Then, in the Process box on the next line you write what you then do, and put the result in the Result box, and so forth.

On the "Next" lines at the bottom you can put any ideas you have about what to do next. You don't have to follow them or anything. It is simply if you notice during the session that something could be handled next, but we won't get to it in this session. Or, if you are following some more long-term plan, then you put the logical next step on those lines. Just as a reminder when you open the file the next time.

I put the Session Notes in sequential order in a simple manila folder. On the front and on the spine I write the client's name. On the front I also write the starting and ending date of that particular file, in the case we should ever fill up one folder.

Whenever you do a session, you simply fill in a Session Notes form right after the session, and you place it on top of the pile inside the Client File.

To keep track of what we do over the long term and whatever is left unfinished, I use a form called Open Loops. I would staple one inside the front cover, or put it in the back of the folder.

The Open Loops form, as the name says, is to note down loops that haven't been closed. That is, you start something in one session that doesn't get finished. Maybe you finish it the next session, maybe it will be some other time.

This can particularly be helpful when you get interrupted by something that has higher priority. You are working on the client's "Insecurity" issue, but then she loses her job and that becomes more pressing, and in the middle of working on that she gets sick and that gets higher priority. But as each issue gets resolved you might want to go back and finish the incomplete loops. They might or might not be hot anymore, but at least you must know that something was left incomplete. When you finish the illness you go back and check how the job is doing. And when you resolve the job issues you go back and check how the insecurity issue is. You will still always use the client's attention and interest as the main guide, but you must be able to keep track of where it has been so you can remind her.

When I open a new loop I know I can't finish in the same session I enter the date in the Open column and the subject in the Subject column. Then, whenever I work on it I would make a brief entry in the Change column. Just a date and the main action. Like, 4/27/94: Polarity. When eventually the loop is complete, the issue is resolved, I enter the date in the Close column.

The information in the Client File is not for the client to read. It is the facilitator's notes. Don't call much attention to it, but don't keep it a secret either that you are keeping notes.

The client does, legally speaking, have a right to the information you note down about her. Therefore, be prepared that she might eventually read it. Make your notes respectful and professional. The notes are not a place to natter about the client. You note down what you observed, what you did, and what happened.

If a client requests that you hand her file over to her when she terminates her sessions with you, you must comply. That rarely happens, but if it does you simply do so.

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Body Bazaar : The Market for Human Tissue in the Biotechnology Age

Lori Andrews, Dorothy Nelkin, Crown, 2002, english *

Can a human being be reduced to the sum of his or her body’s parts ?

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Dancing with Life

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By Phillip Moffitt
Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering. Reflecting on his own journey from Esquire editor-in-chief to Buddhist teacher, Phillip Moffitt provides a fresh perspective on the Buddha's ancient wisdom, showing how to move from suffering to new awareness and unanticipated joy Why do we suffer? Is there a purpose to our pain? Can we affect how much we suffer? Noting that human beings have wrestled with such questions for thousands of years, Phillip Moffitt has found answers for his own life in Buddhist philosophy. In this deeply spiritual book that is sure to become a Buddhist classic, he explores the twelve insights that underlie the Buddha's core teaching-the Four Noble Truths-and uses these often neglected insights to guide readers to more meaningful lives. Moffit writes: "These twelve insights teach you to dance with both the joy and pain, finding peace in a balanced mind and calm spirit. As the most specific, practical life instructions I have ever encountered, they serve as an invaluable tool for anyone who seeks a life filled with meaning and well-being." With insightful writing and a strong message of self-empowerment, Dancing with Life offers a prescriptive path for finding joy and peace that will appeal to readers of "Dharma Wisdom," Moffitt's bimonthly column in Yoga Journal, as well as anyone searching for a more meaningful life. PHILLIP MOFFITT walked away from his highly successful post as chief executive and editor-in-chief of Esquire magazine in 1987 to live the inner life. Founder and president of the Life Balance Institute, a nonprofit organization devoted to the study and practice of spiritual values in daily life, Moffitt teaches vipassana meditation at retreat centers around the country and holds a weekly meditation class in Marin County, California. He is an award-winning essayist and is a regular contributor to Yoga Journal.


5 Ingredients To Add To Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Stuffed portobello mushrooms rock. Served fresh out of the oven, they’re beautiful canvases of flavor, texture, and color that look just as good as they taste. Due to the richness of portobello mushrooms, this dish is tailored made for experimentation; there are tons of different flavor profiles to test out, each with their own unique set of ingredients. By expanding on this philosophy, you can make a stuffed mushroom dish for almost any type of eater; vegans, meat-lovers, and foodies alike can all gather around the dinner-table in scrumptious harmony.

Cheese plays a big part in many stuffed portobello mushroom recipes. Like the combination of cheese and hamburgers, portobellos and cheese bring the best out of each other. The creaminess of melted cheese stands up great next to the earthy meatiness of mushrooms, plus their flavors work together to lighten up the overall flavor profile. Naturally, it’s best to tailor your cheese selection to your greater profile, but if you’re not sure where to start, Italian cheese like parmesan and mozzarella and typically safe bets.

Cherry Tomatoes

Large mushrooms, meet tiny tomatoes. Although this ingredient is less common, it’s no less powerful. Cherry tomatoes bring a juicy pop in the overall flavor profile while adding a beautiful contrast of color. Best of all, cherry tomatoes are good partners to cheeses and grains too, so you can combine all three to great effect! To start, try taking an Italian forward approach by mixing cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and Italian-style rice.

Stuffed portobello mushrooms can veer a little towards the heavy side, so sometimes you need a little something to lighten the load. Using grains as the main ingredient of your stuffing can achieve this goal without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. We like to use quinoa or a wild rice blend and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to bring a gentle savoriness.

For a wild spin on stuffed portobello mushrooms, try adding baked eggs for a unique take on the classic egg-in-a-hole dish. Portobellos are usually around 5 inches in diameter, so you can bake a full egg into the mushroom and have it cover the entire center. From there, you can add other breakfast ingredients like bacon and onions to create a wonderfully classy take on “breakfast for dinner.”

Although mushrooms are the king of meatless cuisine, there are still some instances where you can incorporate meat to make a great stuffed mushroom even greater. While we’ve seen chefs use everything from chorizo to grilled chicken, we like sticking with Italian sausage because it plays well with common stuffed portobello ingredients. Umami flavors are punchy here, so don’t be afraid to add other ingredients to help cast a wider net; we like using scallions, garlic cloves, and panko breadcrumbs to bring new textures and flavors into the mix.

  • Pro Tip: Try cooking with red wine to create an even richer flavor profile.


Evalin('base',fname) error

I’m trying to run a model explaining the net worth shock suffered by banks and how it affects the economy (Icelandic Banking Crisis).
However, After preprocessing is complete, I’m getting the following error and I cant seem to fix it-
"Error: File: abcd.m Line: 225 Column: 25
Invalid text character. Check for unsupported symbol, invisible character, or pasting of non-ASCII

Error in dynare (line 235)
evalin(‘base’,fname) ;"

I’ve attached the .mod file. Please let me know how I can fix it, and if there’s an error in the model equations.abcd.mod (1.3 KB)

I guess that on line 53 you should have

stderr 100*stderr_ef;

instead of

stderr 100*_ef;

It is not legal to have a variable name beginning with an underscore in matlab.

You probably have other problems in this mod file…

Hi Stephane,

I fixed the error with stderr_ef. However, I’m still getting the following errors.
PFA the updated .mod file. I’m trying to observe the shock coming from the bank’s net worth and how it affects the economy.

Error using print_info (line 90)
The steady state contains NaN or Inf

Error in steady (line 104)
print_info(info,options_.noprint, options_);

Error in abcd (line 214)

Error in dynare (line 235)
evalin(‘base’,fname) ;

Thank you!

abcd.mod (1.3 KB)

Your model has several mistakes. For example, the NKPC implies that p=0, but in another place, you divide by 'p, so it must not be 0. Similarly,

a = RHO*(-1) + u; %technology

should be

log(a) = RHO*log(a(-1)) + u; %technology


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Conditions of enslavement and resistance by the women in barbados

required book

a? Beckles, Hilary McD.. (1989). Natural Rebels: A Social History of Enslaved
Black Women in Barbados. Zed Books Ltd.

Discuss the conditions of enslavement, and resistance against these conditions by
Women in Barbados.

This paper should be written in free writing style. DO NOT write the paper by simply answering the questions sequentially. The questions are intended to guide your thinking process and to guide through composing a well structured CRITICAL REVIEW.

a? How were enslaved women perceived on the plantation?

a? In what ways were the conditions of enslavement distinctly different for African women?

a? In what ways was the experience of chattel slavery particularly dehumanizing for

a? Does the idea that house slaves lived a preferable lifestyle hold true in light of Beckleas discussion?

a? Discuss the loss of reproductive rights as a distinct feature of female enslavement.

a? In what ways did women resist their enslavement? How did these patterns differ from their male counterparts?

a? How did the various acts of resistance counter the dehumanizing effect of their enslavement?

As a reader I am open to many styles of writing. However, some key components should be included in your paper.

Position statement: It should be made very clear what the point of your paper is. In other words, decide what you are going to write about, what your position is on the topic and STATE IT CLEARLY.
Evidence of Reading: Your paper should include well positioned quotes and references to the text. Use the text to illustrate, support and defend your position.
Analysis: The point of this paper is not just to read the book and write a paper. The point is to have you think about the female experience of enslavement. Donat wait for the conclusion; include your thoughts, reflections, questions and other cognitive response to the material.

Please Note:
A§ Students are expected to support their responses with specific examples from the text.
A§ Students may utilize other sources to support their perspective.


Trump is Mishandling the Clinton Email Controversy

Insisting that the FBI is in on it won’t help him.

At Think Progress, Ian Millhiser helpfully explains why Hillary Clinton won’t be facing any criminal charges for her use of a private email server while serving as Secretary of State. There are a lot of legal issues and precedents to discuss, but it can all be boiled down to one simple thing.

Setting aside the bare language of the law, there’s also a very important practical reason why officials in Clinton’s position are not typically indicted. The security applied to classified email systems is simply absurd. For this reason, a former CIA general counsel told the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, “’it’s common’ that people end up using unclassified systems to transmit classified information.” “’It’s inevitable, because the classified systems are often cumbersome and lots of people have access to the classified e-mails or cables.’ People who need quick guidance about a sensitive matter often pick up the phone or send a message on an open system. They shouldn’t, but they do.”

Indicting Clinton would require the Justice Department to apply a legal standard that would endanger countless officials throughout the government, and that would make it impossible for many government offices to function effectively.

That’s the bottom line.

Of course, Clinton was not exonerated. FBI Director James Comey was scathing at times in his criticism, and would not even guarantee that the former Secretary of State’s emails hadn’t been read by foreign and hostile intelligence agencies.

Consider that James Comey was confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 2013 as the director of the FBI for a term of ten years. If Donald Trump becomes president and serves for two full terms, his presidency will end on January 20th, 2025. In other words, Comey would be the FBI Director for all but the last 18 months of a Trump presidency. And, yet, Trump’s reaction to Comey’s statement today is to question his integrity and independence and to run down the organization that Comey heads.

It’s not hard to see that this isn’t the beginning of a good working relationship, and at least some voters will notice this and be concerned about it.

Trump will rile up some people who were already convinced that Clinton is a she-devil, but he won’t get much else out of this if he continues to shift the focus off of where it can help him make a case against his opponent.

The truth is, she should not have been indicted and most people will agree that the correct decision was made. So, focusing on the decision is actually doing her a giant favor.

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North Dakota DUI Arrest Crash Statistics

Incidence of Impaired Driving

For one of every 140 miles driven in North Dakota in 2000, a person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) >.10 sat behind the wheel. Police in North Dakota reported 460 crashes involving a driver or pedestrian with a BAC of .01 or more. Formulas developed by NHTSA were used to estimate the number of alcohol-related crashes where alcohol involvement was not reported by the police. An estimated total of 2,940 crashes in North Dakota involved alcohol which killed 41 and injured an estimated 1,040 people.

Impaired Driving by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

In 2000, North Dakota drivers with:

· BACs of .10 and above were involved in an estimated 2,800 crashes that killed 36 and injured 900

· BACs between .08-.09 were involved in an estimated 50 crashes that killed 1 and injured 40

· Positive BACs below .08 were involved in an estimated 90 crashes that killed 4 and injured 100

Alcohol is a factor in 30% of North Dakota’s crash costs. Alcohol-related crashes in North Dakota cost the public an estimated $0.2 billion in 2000, including $0.1 billion in monetary costs and almost $0.1 billion in quality of life losses. (For definitions of the cost categories, see the definitions fact sheet.) Alcohol-related crashes are deadlier and more serious than other crashes. People other than the drinking driver paid $0.1 billion of the alcohol-related crash bill.

Costs per Alcohol-Related Injury

The average alcohol-related fatality in North Dakota costs $3.3 million:

· $1.0 million in monetary costs

· $2.3 million in quality of life losses

The estimated cost per injured survivor of an alcohol-related crash averaged $94,000:

· $45,000 in monetary costs

· $49,000 in quality of life losses

Costs per Mile Driven

Crash costs in North Dakota averaged:

· $3.40 per mile driven at BACs of .10 and above

· $1.50 per mile driven at BACs between .08-.09

· $0.10 per mile driven at BACs of .00

Costs per Drink

The societal costs of alcohol-related crashes in North Dakota averaged $0.60 per drink consumed. People other than the drinking driver paid $0.40 per drink.

Impact on Auto Insurance Rates

Prevention Savings of Impaired Driving Measures

North Dakota already has many important impaired driving laws. They are saving money and lives. The estimates that follow describe the expected costs and savings, given North Dakota’s prices and impaired driving rates. The estimates assume North Dakota’s laws achieve average U.S. effectiveness levels.

Administrative License Revocation: Laws that allow police or driver licensing authorities to revoke a driver’s license swiftly and automatically for refusing or failing a BAC test have reduced alcohol-related fatalities by 6.5% on average and saved an estimated $49,400 per driver sanctioned. The value of the driver’s lost mobility is the large majority of the estimated $2,500 cost per driver sanctioned. Reinstatement fees assessed to offenders typically cover start-up and operating costs.

Zero Tolerance Law: Laws like North Dakota’s that make it illegal for persons under 21 to drive with a positive BAC have reduced impaired-driving fatalities by 4% on average. Per licensed youth driver, this law cost approximately $30 and yields net savings of $700. Medical care cost savings alone exceed the intervention cost. The primary cost is the value of mobility lost by youth who are forced to reduce their drinking or driving.

Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA): To reduce alcohol-related fatal crashes among youth, North Dakota has adopted a MLDA of 21. It saves an estimated $500 per youthful driver. The loss of liquor sales is the large majority of the $150 cost per youthful driver.

Potential Savings from Further Prevention Efforts

A number of additional strategies can mitigate the harm from impaired driving. The following paragraphs estimate the potential savings, in North Dakota’s prices, if other proven impaired driving prevention measures were widely implemented in North Dakota.

Intensive Sobriety Checkpoint Program: Intensive enforcement of North Dakota State BAC limits with highly visible sobriety checkpoints would reduce alcohol-related fatalities by at least 15% and save approximately $57,100 per checkpoint. Including police resources, costs of travel delay and the value of mobility losses by impaired drivers apprehended and sanctioned, the costs of conducting a checkpoint average about $8,100.

.08 BAC Law: A well-publicized State law lowering driver BAC limits to .08 can potentially reduce alcohol-related fatalities by an average of 7%. On average, a .08 law in North Dakota could save an estimated $38 per licensed driver. The value of mobility losses and alcohol sales reductions resulting from the law would be a large portion of the estimated $2.70 cost per licensed driver.

Graduated Licensing: Graduated licensing is a three-stage program that involves a learner’s permit, intermediate (provisional) license, and full licensure. To advance between stages, young drivers are required to demonstrate responsible driving behavior. Graduated licensing with a midnight curfew could reduce youth fatalities by at least 5% and total alcohol-related fatalities by 2%. If implemented, savings would amount to an estimated $500 per youthful driver in North Dakota. The value of the mobility lost by youth is the large majority of the estimated $60 cost per youthful driver.

Enforcing Serving Intoxicated Patrons Law: Using undercover police officers to enforce the State law against serving alcohol to intoxicated bar and restaurant patrons would reduce alcohol-related crash fatalities by an estimated 11%. It would cost an estimated $0.30 per licensed driver and save about $20 per licensed driver.

Interventions Targeting Repeat Offenders

Automobile Impoundment: Impounding vehicles after conviction for DUI or driving while suspended can decrease recidivism by an estimated 38% and DUI crashes by about 4%. Overall, per vehicle impounded, enforcement of this law would cost North Dakota approximately $700 and save on average $3,800.

Ignition Interlock: Breathtesting ignition interlocks are designed to prevent anyone with a positive BAC from starting or driving a car. Attaching an interlock to a car for a year after its operator is convicted of driving while intoxicated would reduce recidivism by an estimated 75% and alcohol-related fatalities by 7%. It would save almost $7,300 per vehicle equipped. Including equipment and case management costs, interlock costs would total approximately $870 per vehicle.

Electronically Monitored House Arrest: Electronic monitoring is an alternative to incarcerating repeat offenders. It provides assurance of an offender’s presence within an assigned area. Monitoring programs attach a device to the wrist or ankle that relays a continuous signal to a computer and also may require offenders to relay a breath test when prompted by a random phone call. Implementation of this program could decrease recidivism by an estimated 31%, causing DUI crashes to decrease by about 3% in North Dakota. Per person arrested, the program would cost nearly $1,300 and could avoid an estimated $4,800 in crash costs and almost $1,640 in incarceration costs.

Intensive Probation Supervision with Treatment: Intensive probation supervision with treatment is an alternative to incarcerating repeat offenders. This early intervention program seeks to reduce alcohol-impaired driving by addressing repeat offenders’ drinking habits and provides intensive individual counseling and monitoring. Implementation of this program in North Dakota could decrease recidivism by an estimated 48% causing DUI crashes to decrease by 4%. Typically, per person arrested, this program costs approximately $1,100 and can avoid an estimated $5,300 in crash costs and $460 in incarceration costs.

Prevention Savings of Occupant Protection Measures

Primary Safety Belt Law: Passage of a primary safety belt law in North Dakota would allow law enforcement to stop and ticket a driver for nonuse of a safety belt without requiring the driver to be cited for or have committed another offense. Unbelted occupants account for 92% of impaired driving fatalities in North Dakota. Savings could amount to an estimated $4,200 per new belt user. If enforced with frequent belt-use checkpoints, the value of temporary discomfort experienced by some new belt wearers and travel delay costs at checkpoints are the large majority of the law’s estimated $260 cost per new belt user.

Child Safety Seat Law: Infants and children who are seated in places other than the back seat account for nearly 25% of child fatalities in North Dakota, and those seated in the back seat without proper restraints account for an additional 50% of child fatalities. Drinking drivers are more likely than other drivers to transport children improperly. Traveling in a child safety seat reduces the chance of a crash death by an estimated 71% for infants and 54% for children age 1-4. Child safety seat laws like North Dakota typically reduces occupant fatalities of children age 4 and under by approximately 15% and their alcohol-involved deaths by a similar amount. The average child seat costs approximately $45 but avoids nearly $1,500 in injury costs.

Motorcycle Helmet Use Law: Statewide, 4% of alcohol-related crash fatalities are motorcyclists; 100% of these motorcyclists were unhelmeted. A motorcycle helmet law that covers all riders in North Dakota could save lives and prevent devastating and debilitating head injuries. Wearing a motorcycle helmet reduces a rider’s risk of death by 29% and nonfatal injury risk by 15%. On average, helmets cost about $200 in North Dakota and prevent nearly $3,300 in injury costs.

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A heartbroken mum plans to turn tragedy into hope and raise #250,000 in memory of her beloved daughter.

Joan Aiton's daughter Hazel died last August at the age of 21 in a car accident only yards from her home.

The Durham University student had just finished her gap year during which she taught 5000 miles away at the Otjikondo Village School in Namibia, south west Africa.

Hazel so loved her time there, she climbed the highest mountain in Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro - to help raise #7500 for a new school accommodation block. She had vowed to carry on fundraising activities back in England . . . until tragedy intervened.

Now Joan, 50, husband Bill, 53, and brother Peter, 20, have carried on Hazel's legacy and set up Hazel's Footprints Trust, which aims to raise #250,000 to provide funding for individuals wishing to work voluntarily in schools, charities or projects abroad.

They have also vowed to make an annual donation to the Otjikondo school and have just followed their daughter's footsteps and climbed Kilimanjaro themselves, raising a staggering #45,000.

Joan said: "Nothing will replace my loving daughter but we didn't want what she did and stood for to be forgotten.

"She didn't waste her gap year lying on beaches or drinking in bars. She set out to make a difference and help others and that is what she achieved. She was mad keen that others should grasp similar opportunities to experience life as it is lived in other parts of the world. Anyone who met Hazel couldn't forget her. She was beautiful not just on the outside but the inside, and had so much zest for life.

"That is why we set up this charity . . . to help other young people who want to go out and make a difference in the world the way she did."

Joan, a farmer in the small town of Earlston on the Scottish Borders, said climbing the mountain was the hardest thing she or her family had done, but that it was well worth it.

The family are also publishing Hazel's journal from her year abroad, called A Gap in the Life, which details all her experiences abroad. More than 2000 copies have been sold so far and demand is high.

Joan said: "Hazel packed more into her 21 years than most people do in a lifetime. We miss her terribly - as do all her friends - but this trust will continue her legacy and she will never be forgotten."

*If you would like to raise money for Hazel's charity or receive a copy of her book, visit her website at www.hazelsfootprints.org


Mechanical properties of viral DNA determine the course of infection

Mechanical properties of viral DNA determine the course of infection

Originally published on PHYS.ORG

"I found for the first time that the mechanics of how DNA is packaged inside a virus determine the course of infection," said University of Illinois pathobiology professor Alex Evilevitch, who conducted the study.

After injecting their DNA into a cell, viruses tend to follow one of two major pathways, called "lytic" or "latent" infections. In the lytic pathway, viral DNA quickly commandeers the host cell's own resources to make hundreds of copies of itself. The new viruses then kill the cell and go on to repeat the cycle in other cells.

Latent viral infections follow a different course, however: Once inside the cell, the viral DNA incorporates itself into the host genome. When the cell divides, the viral DNA also gets duplicated. As long as the infection remains latent, there is little evidence of it in the host.

The problem with latent viral infections is that, in times of stress for the host, the virus can suddenly turn lytic, taking over the cell and killing it after a mad bout of reproduction, Evilevitch said.

"The many viral infections that we carry can remain latent for a very long time. Sometimes they go lytic, and that's when we develop symptoms," he said.

Latent viral infections in humans include herpes simplex, varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr, human cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, Kaposi's sarcoma and several others.

"It's very important to know what regulates the switch from the latent state to the lytic state, so that we can perhaps stop these infections from spreading," Evilevitch said.

Many studies of the dynamics of viral infection have focused on the structural characteristics of the protein capsids that protect the viral genetic material and shuttle it to the site of infection. Evilevitch looked instead at the stresses and strains on the viral DNA molecules just before they are injected into a host.

He used isothermal titration calorimetry, which can measure discrete changes in thermal energy in a system, to track the course of infection. In a previous study, his laboratory group discovered that the process of viral infection gives off heat. In the new study, Evilevitch exposed the host bacterium, Escherichia coli, to thousands of viral particles, then monitored the thermal ups and downs that occurred as infection progressed.

He found that the infections occurred either synchronously – with hundreds of viruses injecting their DNA into the bacterium at once – or randomly, with infections occurring more slowly in an uncoordinated fashion. A closer look at the viral genetic material prior to infection revealed that the DNA packaged inside the virus tended to be more "liquid-like" in the synchronous infections but stiffer during the random infections.

As temperature increased, the viral DNA became more like liquid and infections were more likely to be synchronous. Increases in extracellular magnesium ion concentrations related to cellular metabolism and growth conditions also promoted synchronous infections, Evilevitch found.

Heat made the DNA molecules inside the capsid more flexible, reducing the sliding friction between them, he said. Adding positively charged ions reduced the repulsion between the negatively charged DNA molecules, also making the DNA more fluid.

"The DNA becomes more flexible; it has more of a fluid character," he said. "As a result, it's more likely to be ejected – like toothpaste out of a tube. But if it's solid, it's going to get stuck inside the tube."

The new findings are "good for virology," Evilevitch said.

"We now understand that the mechanics of DNA packaged inside the virus directly influences the direction of infection toward a lytic or latent pathway," he said. "We think this will help us learn how to control infections and prevent them from becoming lytic. It can potentially lead to new therapies to prevent the spread of infection."

The rise of the latest drug resistant superbug

The rise of the latest drug resistant superbug


The Netherlands' Ireen Wüst delighted the home crowd with victory in the women's 1,500m at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Heerenveen ©Getty Images

Home favourites Kjeld Nuis and Ireen Wüst won the respective men’s and women’s 1,500 metres titles on day two of the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup at the Thialf Arena in Heerenveen.

Victory for Wüst, who took a break after the season’s opening two World Cups in Nagano and Harbin, was the Dutch skater's first in a 1,500m World Cup race since 2014 and came in a time of 1 min 55.34sec.

The United States’ Heather Bergsma finished runner-up in 1:55.99 while Japan’s Miho Takagi came third in 1:56.08.

"It’s good to win again after two years, but I’ve been two seconds faster in Thialf in the past," said Wüst, who missed last weekend’s World Cup in Astana.

"I’ve always taken a break after the first two World Cup to train in the sun and work on the basics.

"When I returned to the ice last week, I felt I lacked a little speed, but that did not worry me.

"That’s the advantage of being 30 and growing grey hairs, you know from experience that things will turn around."

Nuis, meanwhile, won the men’s 1,500m despite suffering from a sore shoulder he sustained after crashing into a tree with a mountain bike at a training camp in Italy last week.

The Dutchman clocked 1:45.11 to beat Russia’s Denis Yuskov, second in 1:45.41, and compatriot Patrick Roest, third in 1:46.42.

"It went well technically and I was able to push through towards the end," said Nuis.

"I’m happy with a 1:45 time, but pretty soon it will be a 1:44."

The Netherlands' Kjeld Nuis won the men’s 1,500m, despite suffering from a sore shoulder ©Getty Images

American Joey Mantia, who finished fifth today, remains top of the World Cup rankings with 270 points.

The 30-year-old also competed in the men’s mass start and came away with victory in 8:05.60 after a solo effort in the last two laps.

South Korea’s Lee Seung-hoon won the bunch sprint for the silver medal in 8:05.94, ensuring he retains his World Cup lead with 262 points.

The Netherlands’ Evert Hoolwerf grabbed the bronze in 8:06.40.

In the women’s mass start, South Korea’s Kim Bo-reum sprinted to gold in 8:31.73 as The Netherlands’ Irene Schouten finished second in 8:31.82 and Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida completed the podium in 8:31.83.

A second World Cup title of the season in the discipline sees Kim climb to the top of the overall standings with 340 points.

The women’s team sprint produced the exact same result as the first of the season in Nagano as Japan took gold ahead of Russia and The Netherlands to stay top of the World Cup standings with 200 points.

A time of 1:27.55 proved good enough for the Japanese with Russia clocking 1:28.68 and the Dutch posting a time of 1:28.80.

The US won the men’s team sprint in 1:19.97 after not having raced in the first event in Nagano.

Canada, who won in Nagano, came second in 1:20.29 and lead the World Cup standings with 180 points.

Poland took the bronze medal in 1:20.58.


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Hormonal treatments given as part of the sex reassignment process alters an individual’s brain chemistry, increasing the risk of depression in male-to-female transsexuals and lowering the risk in female-to-males, according to a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. The process aligns the transsexual’s risk of depression with the established risk of their desired gender.

Researchers and doctors have long known and documented the bodily effects of gender reassignment hormonal treatments. These hormones greatly alter the secondary sexual characteristics of the adult body, shifting a recipient’s physical appearance to that of the opposite sex. Changes occur involving hair growth and texture, voice, muscle tone, complexion, and overall body shape.

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Showroom Installation

State of the Art Köln

We were commissioned by the agency State of the Art to provide two applications for a permanent showroom setup.

One of these applications was an interactive sideboard which displayed a timeline of the customer’s history. We created the visualization and the interactivity using the Ventuz software suite. Visitors were able to navigate through the timeline using a mechanical control dial, which allowed them to browse through the years. A specific year could be selected through a simple click, which opened images and videos that were arranged like a cover flow in 3D space.

The second application was a table, equipped with three displays. The installation could be operated via RFID technology. If a certain device was placed onto the table, the application detected its RFID signal and corresponding content appeared at the location of the device.


Yerba Mate And Cancer

I write for another blog and while studying for the post, which included poking around the internet, I learned that a study in South America made some correlation between cancer and mate consumption - I WAS SHOCKED! However, before I give we talk about the study, let's talk about the goodness of mate' and its cancer-fighting compounds:

It has been found to inhibit oral cancer cell proliferation by a study conducted at the University of Illinois, and it is also now known that Yerba Mate contains cancer-fighting properties.

It is full of antioxidants, Vitamins A, C and E as well as many phytochemicals. Phytochemicals contain powerful antioxidants and augment immune defenses and protect against cellular destruction. Saponins are also found in Yerba Mate and have been found to protect against disease by inciting immune response. Drinking Mate tea, however, should not substitute eating fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce risk of cancer.

Now, on to the study...

Question: I recently started drinking Yerba mate tea. However, on the internet there was one research study that extensive use of yerba Mate tea can contribute to esophagus cancer?

Answer: There has been some association found with yerba mate and esophageal cancer, however this study was done among a population in Brazil that drinks yerba mate on a daily basis. The highest rates of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Brazil occur in Rio Grande do Sul, the most southern state, which has incidence rates of 20.4/100,000 a year for men and 6.5/100,000 a year for women. Exposure to carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) through tobacco smoke and other sources may increase the risk of esophageal cancer. The aims of the current study were to investigate the degree and sources of PAH exposure of the inhabitants of this region of southern Brazil. Tobacco smoke and mate both contribute to high levels of benzopyrene exposure in the people of southern Brazil. This high PAH exposure may contribute to the high rates of esophageal cancer observed in this population. The increased urine 1-OHPG concentrations associated with mate suggest that contaminants, not just thermal injury, may help explain the increased risk of esophageal cancer previously reported for mate consumption.

Thus, it appears as if further study is needed. Additionally, it is critical to remember CORRELATION DOES NOT MEAN CAUSATION!


Creams and dressing for shoes

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226. Shoe polish. 227. Finishing for shoes. 228. Lubricant for leather and belts.
229. Lubricant for belt harnesses and harness. 230. Making the skin waterproof.

226. Shoe polish.

Creams can be divided into two groups: turpentine and water.
I. Turpentine creams. It should be borne in mind that the production of turpentine creams poses some danger in the fire relation, especially when using open fire. Under the hands of the worker should always be a lid to tightly close the pan in case of ignition of turpentine. Under the feet of a worker there must always be an old carpet in order to drown out the fire that has occurred. Eyes should be protected with glasses. Smoking and lighting matches in the room where they work with turpentine is not allowed. In case of burns, bicarbonate soda should always be on hand, which is thickly applied to the burn; For the work does not require special dishes: just enough cast iron enameled boiler with a lid. For different colors of the cream should have a separate dish. It is also necessary to have a thermometer centigrade, i.e. with tick marks from 0 to 100 |. The boiler is poured the required amount of oleic acid (see below) and dissolve in it the right amount of aniline dye (black or color), soluble in fats. When the paint has dissolved, put the filtered mixture of waxes into the boiler and, while stirring, melt it, observing with a thermometer so that the temperature of the molten mass does not rise above 95 | and did not fall below 90 | C. Then, if melting takes place on a primus, then, after extinguishing the fire, a necessary amount of turpentine is added in a thin stream, stirring all the time. If the melting took place on the stove, then you need to remove the boiler from the stove.
The temperature of the mass should be such that after adding turpentine it is not lower than 40 | and no higher than 50 | C. It is necessary to ensure that the temperature of the mixture was not lower than 40 | C, since such a mass, poured into tins, will not have a good pattern. Heating the cooled mixture will not fix things, and therefore you need to first find out on a small sample what the temperature will be after adding turpentine and in certain cases (especially in winter) it is better to warm the turpentine by placing the bottle in hot water. The temperature of turpentine should be around 20-30 | C in winter and 10-15 | C in summer.
Turpentine cream is usually poured into jars or flat cans. The lids of both those and others should be tightly fitted so that turpentine cannot evaporate. In artisanal workshops they usually pour out with the help of a small saucepan with a spout, in large productions - with special bottling machines. In order to keep the cream cool below 40 | C during work, the pan with the cream should be dipped into a basin with hot water (50 | C). The temperature in the room should be around 15 |, then the cooling of the cream in the tin cans goes better and a more beautiful surface of the cream is obtained.
Some varieties of cream have a characteristic pattern in the form of ring-shaped or zigzag lines running from the edges of the tin to the center. They are formed only if the composition of creams include materials of better quality, such as carnauba wax. Even with a small amount of carnauba wax in an ointment, this characteristic pattern on the surface of the cream can be induced. For this purpose, arrange the flow of air to the cream poured into the cans, fanning the fan with ointment.
Below are a few recipes for turpentine creams. It depends on the experience of the master to select such a mixture of waxes in order to get the best in quality and at the same time the cheapest ointment.
Here are some tried and tested turpentine shoe polish recipes:

1) 30 parts of carnauba wax, 15 parts of paraffin (48-50 | C), 105 parts of turpentine, 3 parts of oleic or stearic acid, 2 1/4 parts of aniline dye.

2) 5 parts of carnauba wax, 5 parts of yellow beeswax, 5 parts of Japanese wax, 17 parts of paraffin, 68 parts of turpentine, 1.5 parts of oleic or stearic acid, 1 part of aniline dye.

3) 5 parts of carnauba wax, 12 parts of candelilla wax, 10 parts of paraffin, 65 parts of turpentine, 1.5 parts of oleic acid, 1 part of aniline dye.

4) 8 parts of carnauba wax, 8 parts of candelilla wax, 12 parts of paraffin, 68 parts of turpentine, 1.5 parts of oleic acid, 1 part of aniline dye.

5) 30 parts of shellac wax, 15 parts of paraffin, 105 parts of turpentine, 3 1/4 parts of oleic acid, 2 parts of aniline dye.

6) 10 parts of shellac wax, 20 parts of paraffin, 60 parts of turpentine, 1.5 parts of oleic acid, 1.5 parts of aniline dye,

7) 10 parts of ceresin, 5 parts of spermaceti, 30 parts of turpentine, 1 part of aniline dye.

Aniline dyes, as is known, are available in two varieties: soluble in fats and soluble in water and alcohol. For turpentine creams, aniline dyes that are soluble in fats are used exclusively, and for water creams, aniline dyes that are soluble in water are used.
For black creams nigrosine WLA, WL, KS and C is the most commonly used.
For yellow creams, methanil yellow, orange II, yellow II, autol orange, persian yellow, persian brown. By mixing these colors you can get any shade.
Colored turpentine creams are prepared in the same way as black ones, with the only difference being that the materials for colored creams are lighter and cleaner.
For white creams, they take the best quality zinc white, and add a little ultramarine (blue laundry) to destroy the yellowness.

Ii. Aqueous creams differ from turpentine in that the solvent in them is not turpentine, but water. In the preparation of aqueous creams for saponification wax used potash. For the preparation of water ointment artisanal method does not require any special dishes. You can work in an ordinary enameled pot on the stove or on the stove. Since this method does not use turpentine, the work is completely safe in terms of fire.
A mixture of waxes is put into the pot and melted, stirring well. So that the wax does not burn, the temperature should not be higher than 95 | C. A 10% solution of potash is poured into another boiler and, when the dissolved potash boils, it is gradually added to the melted wax thoroughly, stirring. If you immediately pour in a lot of potash, then a lot of foam will rise in the cauldron, which can go over the edge. In this case, you should sprinkle it with water and the foam will quickly settle. The mixture is heated until it becomes homogeneous. In the rest of the water, which must be added to the wax, dissolve aniline dye, soluble in water. Finally, the paint solution is added to the hot washed wax, carefully stirred and poured into tin boxes.

Here are two tried recipes for water creams;

1) 4 parts of carnauba or shellac wax, 16 parts of beeswax, 3 parts of potash, 4 parts of aniline dye, 100 parts of water.

2) 16 parts of carnauba wax, 6 parts of Japanese wax, 3.5 parts of potash, 4 parts of aniline dye, 120 parts of water.

Color creams are prepared in the same way, but instead of black aniline dye nigrosin WLA, WL, methanil extra yellow is used for yellow creams, orange on; for brown creams - brown havanna GM and others.
Water creams for shoes are much cheaper than turpentine, and their preparation is much safer in terms of fire. Well-prepared water creams are just as good for cleaning shoes as turpentine. They also have the advantage that they do not smell of turpentine.
It is better to pour colored water creams into glassware, as in tins the color of the ointment may change.

Iii. Mixed creams. There is also a third kind of cream - mixed cream, which is saponified saponified wax, then diluted with turpentine.

Here is the recipe for this cream.
4 pieces of carnauba wax; 16 parts of beeswax, 3 parts of potash, 2 parts of aniline dye, 60 parts of water, 30 parts of turpentine.

Iv. Liquid creams. Liquid creams or dressing for shoes are colored aqueous alkaline solutions of shellac, which are applied to the skin with a brush or sponge and which, when dried, give an excellent gloss.
The dishes in which the dressing is prepared should be made of copper or well-finished; in no case should the solution come into contact with iron. The dressing should not also be stored in tins, as in combination with iron shellac will be released from the solution in the form of flakes.
The water used for making the dressing should not be hard, but rather use distilled water. The dressing is prepared as follows: potash is dissolved in a copper pot, then shellac is gradually added to the boiling solution. Saponification occurs quickly, and when the entire shellac is dissolved, it is allowed to cool and to resurface the shellac wax. The wax is removed by filtration or simply removed with a spoon. This wax, of course, should not be thrown away; it can be used to make turpentine and aqueous creams (see above). Then add to the still hot solution the required amount of aniline dye soluble in water, and mix thoroughly until the paint disperses. Since the dressing can be moldy during long storage, it is useful to add a small amount of formalin. The dressing machine is poured into glass bottles, and a sponge is attached to the cork with copper (not iron) wire, with which the dressing is spread on shoes. Here are a few tried and tested dressings:

1) 10 parts of shellac, 2 parts of potash, 2 parts of nigrosine, 100 parts of water.
2) 68 parts of shellac, 15 parts of borax, 10 parts of nigrosine, 400 parts of water.
3) 20 parts of shellac, 8 parts of liquid ammonia, 4 parts of nigrosin, 120 parts of water, 50 parts of castor-oil soap.

227. Finishing for shoes.

The finish replaces the cream and differs from the latter in that to obtain shine, after smearing it, it does not require rubbing with a brush.
Black finish. Take 20 parts of shellac, 10 parts of borax to 140 parts of water, heat in a water bath with constant stirring until dissolved, and add 20 parts of sugar, 12 parts of glycerin and 5 parts of water nigrosine. Pre-cleaned with soap and water, leather objects are smeared with a brush or sponge, which is moistened in the dressing.
Yellow dressing. Take 2 parts of yellow wax, 1 part of stearin, 1 part of linseed oil, melt in a water bath, add 6 parts of turpentine, I part of yellow golden ocher. At the same time dissolve 1 part of solid soap in 10 parts of water and, with constant stirring, mix this solution with the above mixture until a uniform mass is obtained, to which 8 parts of water are gradually added. By cooling the mass with it fill the bottle with a wide neck.

228. Lubricant for leather and belts.

Take 60 parts of olein, 20 parts of resin, 50 parts of vaseline oil, 5 parts of castor oil, melt and stir until cooled.

229. Lubrication of belt harnesses and harness.

First, prepare the following compounds:
1) In pure fish oil or blubber, add 1/3 of the lard and cook all together so that the fat mixed with the blubber; then cool in a tin.
2) Boil a simple gray soap in water until it is completely dissolved and allow to cool in a tin so that a soft ointment is obtained.
3) Dissolve a little sandal in a bottle of vitriol.
First of all, you should wash the belt with tepid water and soap with a strong brush so that all the old ointment or tar, as well as dust and dirt come off. Then the still raw skin is smeared with the first compound, rubbing it with sukonka. When the ointment is rubbed dry into the belt, then to get a gloss, it is rubbed dry with the same cloth with the second composition. Rubbed and rusty places on the belt are smeared slightly with a third compound. The latter, however, should be done as rarely as possible, since frequent use of the composition can damage the skin.
Lubricate the belts should always be damp, never hang them in the sun, and leave in a damp place without fear of mold, which can always be wiped with a rag. The most harmful for the belt and harness: tar, heat and sun. If belts or harness were smeared with tar before, then they should not be washed off once and you need to wash them several times. Cracked or pereperelnye belts, of course, can not be restored, and for new you can not take the skin, which was smeared with tar, which is easily recognizable by smell. New belts need to be lubricated rarely and kept in a cool place. Long lying new belts and harness well lubricated with boiled hemp oil.
The above recipe was tested for many years and always gave excellent results.

230. Making the skin waterproof.

To make the skin waterproof, use liquid and solid fats, which are used either alone or mixed with each other. They must meet the following requirements: penetrate as deeply as possible into the skin, make the latter flexible and soft, and not inform it of any undesirable features. For such ointments, which make the skin impenetrable, all vegetable and animal fats and oils, which have a weak acid reaction, and various types of wax with or without resin are suitable. Drying oils, although mentioned in many recipes for a similar purpose, should be excluded, as they make the skin stiff and brittle over time. The use of glycerin is useless, as it is extracted from the skin with water. Mineral oils are also not suitable. Over time, from the action of water, the impermeability of the skin is lost, so the lubricant should be repeated from time to time. We offer the following means to make the skin impenetrable. Dissolve the yellow beeswax in gasoline to saturation, heat the solution in a water bath and add 1/10 of the spermaceti to it in the melted form. The frozen mass is stored in jars and is used as follows; Having melted in a water bath, it is applied to the skin with a brush or a brush. The skin should be dry and slightly heated. The ointment penetrates deep into the skin and, in addition, forms a thin layer on its surface. The latter does not interfere with the cleaning with a cream.
There is another composition that was tested on a number of experiments and gave very good results: it is a mixture of 50 parts by weight of lamb fat melted on a light fire, 49 parts of linseed oil and 1 weight part of turpentine. The composition is applied to dry and not cold skin. This ointment is especially suitable for hunting shoes and, moreover, in places of wet, swampy, and for loose, deep snow; in all such cases, it perfectly protects the shoes from moisture.
Here is a good composition for imparting shoes impermeability. They take 1/4 liter of linseed oil and, warming it up on a light fire, dissolve 50 g of fat in it, 5 g of wax, 5 g of tree resin. This lightly warmed mixture carefully lubricates the shoes. The skin from this becomes not only very soft and flexible, but also completely impermeable to water.
Any leather footwear can be made waterproof by putting it for a few hours in water, in which gray soap is dissolved in the greatest possible amount. After drying, the shoes not only maintain their original softness, but become even softer; moreover, the soap solution that has penetrated into all the pores of the skin fills them with a fatty acid that is formed at the same time, which does not let in any water.


Mindful Moments

Our detention program has been replaced with Mindful Moments. Children will participate in mindfulness exercises to help calm their minds, some movement activities, specifically yoga, to help calm their bodies, and eating their lunch mindfully focusing on the appearance, scent, feel, sound, and taste of their food.

A Mindful Moments form will be sent home to advise you that your child attended and the reason behind their attendance. You will talk about their behaviour and fill out some simple questions with them at home. Then you will sign and return that form to school.

Mindfulness for children meets a great need to help them find physical and mental calm in their busy lives. Positive changes, such as a calmer atmosphere in the school, better concentration, and more openness have been seen with similar programs. The children become kinder to themselves and others, more confident, and less judgmental. By practicing mindful presence and awareness, children learn to pause for a moment, to catch their breath, and to get a sense of what they need at a particular moment in time.

Program temporarily on hold…

Mindfulness Exercise

Five Deep Breaths

Bring the palms of your hands together, breathe through your nose, move your hands for each breath, repeat the words before each breath.

First breath is hands at your forehead “Think good things” (breathe in, breathe out)

Second breath is hands at your mouth “Say good things”  (breathe in, breathe out)

Third breath is hands at your heart “Feel good things”  (breathe in, breathe out)

Fourth breath is hands at your belly “Do good things”  (breathe in, breathe out)

Fifth breath is hands in your lap “Things are good”  (breathe in, breathe out)


Diet Menu Plans - 1700 Calorie Diet

Obesity Code Diet Plan – What to Eat, What to Avoid + Sample 7-Day Diet – Jason Fung
I feel better after seeing the these choices. Which completes the circle to some extent, we have to consider energy intake and energy output. He started gaining weight even though he cut calories. Replace the missing calories with fats such as nuts, avocado, butter, coconut oil etc. Thank you Erin Reply. I think with the meal plans they are more about providing an example of meal timing alongside fasting timing.

The bone broths are just a component of the overall plan. The full thing contains vastly more content, including discussion of:. You can find the full version of The Obesity Code on Amazon. I write this blog to answer questions I myself have had at one stage or another.

With the hope that others find it useful. Yeah, see, you could eat Snickers Bars and lose weight that way. The food we eat also plays a role in how our body partitions energy. This is because the foods interact with our hormones, which can play a role in our energy exertion. Regarding bread and tortillas on your non-fasting days, you can indeed eat them. But yes, as you say, try to minimize the quantity of them where possible.

I have a question.. Is this a crucial part of the plan? What do I do or where do I go to ask about this question? Hi Kyla, good point about all the tea and coffee. My guess is that Jason added the hot drinks on the assumption that most people consume them, and to give the plan some content.

Hi, I have been following the eating plan for 4 weeks now and have more energy than ever and have dropped 22 lbs. I seem over the last week to have hit a plateau, any suggestions to help break that. It probably makes sense to try replacing the carbohydrate calories with fat calories, before you start cutting down on calories altogether. Seeing a seven day food plan laid out has been enormously helpful. Thanks for the summary. He ha spent a lot of time driving the point home that a reduction of calories the go to diet for most Americans will result in a reduction in basal metabolic rate and that when the diet inevitably fails the weight comes back on quickly.

Does he reconcile this at some point? These are meal plans for life? If so, I fail to see how they are not the same, or worse, than any other low cal option.

Sure, the macro ratios may be different than some but there are programs like Body for Life with similar macros. I understand your point. I think with the meal plans they are more about providing an example of meal timing alongside fasting timing. Structure, if you like. Maybe that needs to be made clearer, good point.

I would probably suggest to adapt the meal plans so that they provide enough calories to meet your satiety level. And if you have weight to lose, you will lose some. If fasting alternate days for the foreseeable future sounds unnapealing.

Once you meet your health goals, you could test out moving to time restricted feeding also called intermittent fasting. So fasting for 14 hours and eating within a 10 hour window. This is so helpful, thank you! What are your thoughts about turkey bacon in moderation? I get so hungry, I snacked on cahews.

But you say stop snacking. What should I do when I really feel hungry? Personally, I found that fasting is a skill, and that one improves over time. Assuming you keep at it, you should get to the stage where fasting for 24 hours is achievable, and then you can move on to a longer time period if you want. I am listening to the book a second time, but this give me good info I can carry with me. I love decafe coffee with half and half. Some might argue you even just drink water. Regarding fruit and vegetables — the main point there would be to avoid too much sugary fruits.

For example, 1 apple a day is fine, but having lots might slow down the weight loss. Also, avoid fruit juices, again too much sugar. Instead of half and half use heavy cream—heavy cream has no carbs whereas half and half does. Can the order of meals be rearranged — my wife works late would like meal in the middle of the day.

A possible way to build up slowly would be try to try intermittent fasting. Something in the order of 16 hours fasting and 8 hours in which you allow yourself to eat. Hi Barbara, thanks for the comment. Leaving the evening for caffeine free herbal teas such as mint, rooibos, camomile etc. My husband is DM2 and takes Levimir and oral med — his blood sugar is improved but weight elevated. How does this fast diet work at reducing cholesterol and balancing blood sugar? How does he fast while on insulin???

Thanks for the comment. One of the issues with a plant based diet and weight loss is that often a plant based diet ends up being high in carbohydrates. Even when you cut out simple carbohydrates like sugar. Carbohydrates stimulate insulin, and insulin is our energy and fat storage hormone. This particular method mentioned by Jason Fung works by reducing insulin secretion during the fasting period.

Thus your body burns its fat stores whilst fasting. It can improve blood sugar levels by decreasing your cells insulin resistance again this happens during the fasting phase.

Regarding your husband and fasting, I would honestly recommend consulting a doctor who understands the complications of his medical condition and the medication he is taking. Should I expect the same results as someone who does not have this problem? I have found I have picked up some pounds going through menopause too.

Of course, ideally, run your diet plan by a healthcare professional first to see if they have any concerns. That may arm you with enough knowledge to have a more informed conversation with your healthcare professional. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I am a lacto-vegetrian; which means no eggs as well. What are my options for protein?

Hi Mina, yes, Jason discusses legumes in the book, and they are allowed. And of coures, lentils are a legume, so they are allowed also. But I appreciate it takes a bit more work than just eating a couple eggs. I feel better after seeing the these choices.

Are tofu and paneer Indian cottage cheese, homemade, no additives okay to consume? I wanted to know about dairy products…milk, cheese, etc…. I have read the book and it states you can eat full fat dairy and I see milk and goat cheese on the 7 day plan but its not much. What are the best dairies to eat? You mention full fat cheese, to add to that, grass fed butter is also a good option.

Typically grass fed butter is lower in omega-6 fatty acids. Brands that are grass fed include Kerrygold. Will get the book and go for it. He is into sports medicine and is athletic. He started gaining weight even though he cut calories. Counting calories does not work. I will order the book, but I feel anxious that there is no list of foods that are acceptable to eat.

Hoping that when I get the book that there will be guidelines or ideas as to how to choose. Hopefully i can get answers. Thank you for your time. His core focus on the diet section is to cut out sugary foods and encourage us to stop snacking between meals. Real foods that have been eaten by humans for centuries, such as the ones you mentioned, are all ok to eat.

Once you hit 70, increasing protein is healthy because it helps maintain dwindling muscle mass — which can lead to injury in older people.

Hi — I am Jayshri. I would like to follow this fast, but I only eat chicken …. I do not mind vegetable options. Hi Jayshri, yes replacing the meats with vegetarian alternatives would be no problem. The key aspect are the fasting stages, which need to be adhered to in order to achieve maximum results.

Sometimes I simply substitute a meal or snack for another meal with foods of similar calorie content. Also, I try to be flexible, for instance, if I feel like having a fried breakfast as shown in sample menu 2 , I keep the portions small to control calorie intake , then in order to balance total calorie intake for the day I will just eat fruit for an afternoon snack. Some people may opt to eliminate all snacks in order to eat more "preferred" foods, I don't like to do this because I may miss out certain nutrients.

A balanced diet made up of many different types of foods and ingredients as well as low in calories is the best way to control a weight problem. I believe our body may cause hunger pains if we are low in certain nutrients in order to encourage us to eat foods with the required nutrients. The following diets are for demonstration purposes only! Daily Meal Plan 1 Breakfast: One boiled egg - 85 calories Granary bread 2 slices - calories Fruit juice unsweetened - 60 calories Lunch: Jacket potato - calories Cottage Cheese or beans - calories Large bowl of salad - 90 calories Apple - 49 calories Snack: Dried fruits and nuts - calories Piece of fruit - 80 calories Dinner:


Makha Karod

Makha Karod is a village situated in Jamnagar district of Gujarat which falls in India. The geographical coordinates i.e. latitude and longitude of Makha Karod is 22.467114 and 70.059729 respectively. IST(Indian Standard Time) followed in Makha Karod is located in the UTC time zone 5:30. The currency code for Indian rupee is INR. The currency used in Makha Karod is Indian rupee.

Village / Town / city / etc Makha Karod
Taluk/Block Kalavad
District Jamnagar
State Gujarat
Country India
Continent Asia
Time Zone IST ( UTC + 05:30)
Currency Indian Rupee ( INR )
ISD Dialing Code +91
Date format dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side left
Internet cTLD in
Language Gujarati
Time difference 49 minutes

Makha Karod website and dialing Code

Connection to phones and mobiles in Makha Karod can be reached by adding Indian country dialing code +91 from any where the globe. The country top level domain extension is in. so many people register their websites under this domain extension. Since India is known for its Supermacy in Information technology, Makha Karod also has access to the internet. The basic communication media like radio, TV, Newspapers are also available in Makha Karod.

Makha Karod travel guide

Makha Karod travel guide provides various traval information like nearest railway station, nearest airport, route map, tourist places and more travel related information. Makha Karod people speakes Gujarati as their main communication language. as well as it is a mother tongue of most of the peoples. Some people in Makha Karod may speake english as their second langauge.

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Nearby villages from Makha Karod

The following villages are surrounding villages to Makha Karod.The given distance are kilometer from Makha Karod and it is based on the straight line distance from Makha Karod. Kalmeghada 2.4 KM , Deri 4.7 KM , Kharedi 6.1 KM , Dangarvada 7.6 KM , Nana Vadala 7.7 KM , Bhagat Khijadiya 9.1 KM , Bhavabhi Khijadiya 10.1 KM , Pipar 10.6 KM , Bamangam 10.9 KM , Labukiya Bhadukiya 11.2 KM , Bediya 11.3 KM , Napaniya Khijadiya 12.7 KM , Khad Dhoraji 14.5 KM , Moti Matli 15.3 KM , Toda 15.5 KM , Nikava 15.6 KM , Rajda 15.6 KM , Chapra 16.6 KM , Mulila 16.6 KM , Balambhadi 17.4 KM , Anandpar 17.9 KM , Khimani Sanosara 18.0 KM , Rinari 18.0 KM , Rajsthali 19.0 KM , Shishang 19.3 KM , Fagas 19.6 KM , Bhangda 19.9 KM , Makrani Sanosara 20.4 KM , Dhedh Khijadiya 20.6 KM , Sarvaniya 21.5 KM , Pata Meghpar 22.4 KM , Machharda 22.8 KM , Navania Khakhariya 23.2 KM , Umrala 23.7 KM , Jalansar 23.7 KM , Mota Vadala 24.0 KM , Kalavad 24.2 KM , Bava Khakhariya 25.6 KM , Sanala 26.3 KM , Moti Vavdi 26.5 KM , Virvav 27.0 KM , Haripar ( Mevasa) 27.5 KM , Dhundhoraji 27.9 KM , Nani Vavdi 29.0 KM , Sarvaniya Hakumati 29.2 KM , Bhimanugam 29.2 KM , Sortha 29.3 KM , Haripar ( Khandhera) 29.7 KM , Nana Badanpar , Satiya , Vazir Khakhariya , Vibhaniya , Vodisang , Nani Nagajar , Nani Bhagedi , Chhatar , Moti Bhagedi , Morvadi , Makaji Meghpar , Bodi , Golaniya , Moti Nagajar , Savli , Mota Panchdevda , Khandhera , Nagpur , Nana Panchdevda , Pithadiya , Galpadar , Chela Bedi , Banga , Khan Kotda , Ravashiya , Nani Bhalsan , Sarapadar , Dungrani Devaliya , Hansthal , Juvanpur

Nearest railway station to Makha Karod

Gondal railway station is the nearest railway station from Makha Karod. The straight line distance from Makha Karod to Gondal railway station is around 28.2 kilometer. The nearest railway station and its distance from Makha Karod are follows.
Gondal railway station28.2 KM.
Gondwali railway station28.2 KM.
Virapur railway station28.6 KM.
Virpur railway station28.6 KM.
Supedi railway station36.4 KM.

Nearest airport to Makha Karod

Nearest airport from Makha Karod‘s is Rajkot Airport which is situated around 38.4 KM ditance.
Rajkot Airport38.4 KM.
Jamnagar Airport70.3 KM.
Keshod Airport86.1 KM.

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While a chair will introduce each session and its participants, moderators are responsible for facilitating the Q & A at the end of the sessions. The faculty moderators’ tasks look very much like the work they do in the classroom: fostering discussion that leads to deeper understanding of the works. Moderators allow convention attendees—both those in the audience and the presenters, whom they should encourage to ask questions of each other—to dictate the direction of the discussion. Because sessions are limited to 75 minutes, moderators also keep time, so that no participant exceeds the 15-minute time limit.

Moderators for regular paper sessions are usually faculty members, since alumni members are eligible as presenters in those sessions. Alumni or faculty can serve as moderators of roundtables.

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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Author Kristin Hannah has a knack for creating vast sweeping sagas spanning multiple generations in a family’s story.  In The Great Alone, Hannah crafts the story of teenager Leni Allbright who is growing up the the Pacific Northwest in the early 1970s.  Leni’s  father, Ernt,  has just returned from the Vietnam War and is struggling with his life back in the United States.  Her mother, Cora, attempts to cope as best as humanly possible, but struggles with trying to navigate a new life with her husband and growing daughter.  Soon after Ernt returns from the war, he is informed that one of his soldier friends, who was killed in Vietnam, has left him a large swath of land in Alaska.  Without much forethought, Ernt announces to his wife and daughter that they are packing their van and heading from Washington state to Alaska.

After arriving in Alaska, the trio quickly realize that living in the wild will not be as easy as they initially thought and they are woefully unprepared.  They befriend a group of folks, some Alaska natives and some with the same dreams as they did upon their arrival, to live on their own terms.  It soon becomes clear that the scars of war are still affecting Ernt and his mental health continues to deteriorate as the dark and cold winter approaches.  Before too long Leni and Cora become isolated, both mentally and physically, by Ernt.  When a small dispute arises with the neighbors and escalates, Leni has to choose sides, with possibly treacherous results.

Although the story is set in the 1970s, many of the issues facing the Allbright family align with events that are current in today’s world.  The Great Alone isn’t always an easy read and the characters face choices that are part necessary and part catastrophic.  In the end, a novel that is well worth the investment.