Remember Tara? Derek? Paul? Albert? These are just a few of the Mark's Daily Apple readers that sent in their success stories a year or more ago. Their stories were an inspiration to us all. Testament to this fact are the emails I receive from fellow-PBers asking how they are doing. Today we find out.
You may recall that when Tara sent in her story at the end of 2010 she had been Primal for a year and a half, and had finally found solutions to a litany of health issues that doctors couldn't. Derek had ditched grains and in the process lost weight, acid reflux and exercise induced asthma. Paul had gone from 300 to 150 pounds and gained self-confidence. And Derek had gone from 270 to 175, and was studying to be a personal trainer. Are they still Primal, happy and healthy? Read on for updates from each of them.
I hit my lowest weight of 135 lbs late last year and have since been in a maintenance phase, experimenting with what my body performs best on and what I can cheat with. I found that being 135 was actually too low for me – a problem I can honestly say I have never had before in my life – so I started eating breakfast occasionally, eating rice in small quantities, increasing my dairy and allowing myself chocolate more often than before. Basically, I undid all the "tweaks" I had done to lose that last 10 pounds. I'm back up to 145 lbs now and feel great. I had been considering plastic surgery to deal with some of the loose skin on my body, but gaining a little weight back has taken care of that issue naturally.
I've also been dealing with fructose malabsorption. This issue has been a tricky little devil. Things like carrots, apples and artichokes are now off the table, as are coconut flour and coconut milk. I'm not sure if I'll have to abstain from these foods for the rest of my life or just until my gut heals, but the more I research the issue, the more I see that it is pretty common for a condition that no one has ever heard of. I'll be doing a post about it once I have some definitive answers for myself.
I still blog at www.primalgirl.com. I recently had a couple posts about a nasty autoimmune condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa that I managed to put into complete remission. The response to those posts has been overwhelming. I've been receiving comments from all over the world – not only are people grateful to finally put a name to what they've been suffering from, apparently my website is the only place on the Internet that provides constructive instructions on how to deal with this skin issue naturally. Most doctors don't know how to diagnosis it, let alone treat it.
I continue to biohack myself and remain committed to the Primal lifestyle. I recently started up a Primal Meetup group to get together with some of the wonderful people I met at PrimalCon and to meet others also following this lifestyle. It's been wonderful connecting with people in real life. I still remember how I used to look, feel and perform before I went Primal and I can honestly say, I'm never going back.
I recently took a road trip out to New Mexico. Had to stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona.
With Orleatha Smith at PrimalCon 2012.
Read Tara's original Success Story here.
I think I sent you my initial story about two years ago? Anyway, if I recall, my wife had just become pregnant then. The pregnancy went great, no issues. She gave birth to our son almost one year ago (June). The birth went well and our child was born healthy, with the standard struggles of a new mom learning to breastfeed. One year later my wife is at her pre-pregnancy weight and fitness, with no struggles to lose the weight gained during pregnancy at all. I have maintained my weight and put on a bit of muscle just from doing less cardio (too busy to ski all day long), and spending more time lifting when Alex naps. I still don't have any of the exercise induced asthma that I used to suffer from, which was my biggest health improvement from ditching the standard American diet.
We spent last winter skiing all the time with Alex. I think I skied about 50-60 days with the little bugger on my back, both nordic and backcountry, so that was great exercise! Now that spring is here, he's in the bike trailer and we drag him around every evening. Thus far he's pretty much spent every day, outside, in the mountains. He loves it, you can see it calm him down if he's been cranky.
Since I contacted you two years ago, we've continued to eat "Primal", making an effort to eat a wide range of high-quality, whole foods. We are not carb phobic in the slightest, in part because we are both active. Over the past few months, I have also started soaking/sprouting/fermenting buckwheat groats to make incredible "fast food" such as crepes, waffles, burritos, and pizza crust. We still don't eat any sort of cereal grain, and neither my wife nor I have any desire to. Interesting though, the pressure people put on you when you tell them you're not feeding your child little bits of highly processed baby snacks and all the other garbage made for babies. The pressure got heavy enough that my wife started to cave in a bit, then we discussed the meritless advice, and went back to feeding our youngster real food.
Anyway, our story wasn't that dramatic, but I really think changing our diet is what helped my wife to finally get pregnant. We are both convinced of it. On that note, I am back in school working on a graduate nutrition/public health program. I'm hoping to transition out of ER nursing and work in obesity counseling in some capacity. Hopefully one day I can lead more people to this "way of life", which I don't necessarily call Primal. I like to think of it as living like your great Grandma did. Eat real food from good sources, move more, stress less, cut back on all the extra "stuff" in your life, simplify, sleep, hang with family.
I think your website, and some of the other big bloggers, are doing great things. You are raising awareness on nutrition and health, but also equally important, on lifestyle changes to improve health. Too many messages out there don't include the entire package, your message does, and that is what makes it so valuable. I'm sure the message will continue to evolve as we gain more insight, but I hope the message keeps getting out to more people, because it's a profound discovery once people find it.
Read Derek's original Success Story here.
The last time we spoke I was going through very comprehensive knee surgery and working on getting my fitness back after a six month rehab. Shortly after that, near the end of 2011, myself, my brother, and our friend started a software company for our app Out of Milk and we ended up moving to San Francisco to get the company going strong. This has led to certain challenges, as trying to eat a clean diet in a city that loves it's carbs and sweets makes it difficult when your life revolves around working lunches and meeting people for drinks and food! Luckily, there is an amazing Primal San Francisco Facebook group that helped me find the places I need to get my diet back on track. I've discovered the grass-fed meat scene is actually quite large here, and I'm enjoying a great selection of tasty animals!
I've been a CrossFit fanboy on the MDA forums for a very long time, and after weeks of fighting it… I gave up the sport. I found that for me, personally, I was pushing my body too hard too often and not giving myself enough time to rest and recover to perform at both the gym and at work. I've since started training using a combination of kettlebells, pullup bars, rings, and a rowing machine. I love Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and by slowing my training down to a method less intensive on the body I've found that not only is my strength increasing but my ability to go into BJJ and not be sore, tired and achey is vastly improved.
When we first moved to SF I actually put on about 10 pounds while exploring all of the amazing restaurants, and once I realized what I was slipping into I immediately started focusing on meals from the Primal Blueprint Cookbook(s) and in less than a month was back on track to my normal weight. I thought giving up CrossFit would immediately turn me into a fat slob, but I guess all the articles you've written about not having to kill yourself while exercising really were true!
To sum things up: Lots of life changes, a completely new workout regimen, and still working on getting my knees back under me… but I'm getting work done, rockin' the bjj, and eating lots of meat and that make's life pretty great.
Oh yeah, and in case you want some pictures!
The first picture is a random shot from our first day in SF! The second picture is myself, my dad (used to be a professional gymnast and is nearing 60), and my brother who is now down almost 100 lbs total.
Read Paul's original Success Story here.
It's been a while yes! Hope you are doing well.
After writing you back in February last year I focused on learning as much as I could about nutrition, biology and sports science, let's say it just got me hooked!
I am now working as a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist in Spain and still eating Primal of course! Having experimented a bit with carb intake I can safely say that while your carb intake curve is more than accurate for most folks, advanced trainees may need a bit more to perform well. What has worked for me was limiting nuts (those omega 6's can really get you inflamed) and getting my carbs from potatoes, fruits and yams (sometimes a little quinoa goes well with meat).
I'll leave you a pic I had taken while enjoying some time outdoors in this lovely weather!
As always, many thanks for encouraging people to improve themselves and to strive for better health and a better life altogether!
Read Albert's original Success Story here.
Way to go, inspirational as always.
Today is my last day in Banking after 10 years and going primal was the key driver for me to quit office work to do what I really want to do… because life's too short to live like a zombie.
Kudos to you! I agree that after following MDA…I've started to think about a lot more about finding the ideal job. Which for me involves not being behind a desk and working with my hands.
Same here my Man. Going primal has inspired me to follow my passions. I'm an entrepreneur for life!
That is awesome and inspiring! Good luck!
Good move, follow your bliss! I'm amazed and heartened to hear this chorus–I thought it was just me! Seems like the Primal move got me more in touch with my deeply personal drive. "Know thyself" and then act on it with strength. Good luck and perseverance to all.
Wow good for you! I agree with you. I am a graduate student, but have a passion for yoga. I decided to start a yoga teacher training while still in grad school because going primal inspires me to do what I really want to!
What are you going to do now, Patrice?
Let's be honest, I could not be doing all that with a 5 months old if I'd not found MDA and ways of maximising my energy!!
Have recorded the steps I took to get to the point of leaving my office job and currently sticking it in a blog to help others who want to escape!
nvm, just saw your followup. that's great!
So, what is it that you really want to do?
I suspect Primal people will have the lowest recidivism rate. Once you feel the results you buy into it. The lifestyle kills the food cravings so only a complete fool would want to return to a SAD sick world.
I am not strict Primal but I am a lot closer than I used to be, and I still agree with this assessment. There is nothing like feeling like warmed-over crap to scare you away from SAD for good.
friday posts are such a favorite of mine! it was especially nice seeing where these guys & gals are now!
Oh my goodness, I love these updates! Thanks for showing how well primal works for the LONG term!
I love to hear how people are growing and changing for the good. Love the picture of the 3 boys looking silly, they also look content, well done!
It's so great to hear from the people who have been at it for some time, and wonderful to see that they're still going strong!
Thanks for the update! I love hearing how everyone is doing!
haha! I wish I had more influence over my nephew's diet! I keep trying to feed him egg yokes instead of those stupid little crackers – and they look at me like I'M crazy.
There's really no way to control what other people eat. I used to preach paleo until I was blue in the face, but I got tired of being considered a "food wacko". Fortunately, my adult kids have listened to me. I've given up on everybody else.
Really lovely to see updates on how people are getting on! One of the (many, many…) things I particularly love about Primal is how effortless it is to sustain. A far more heartening piece than some "where are they now?" stories you might see after weight loss success!
Awesome! Glad to hear that folk are sill on the right track! All stories are very inspirational.
I'm almost six months in, so this was a "blast from the past" for some of the people who influence me now. Sweet success continues! Tara's blog is fantastic, and the Out of Milk app is one I seriously use daily to help me meet my goals.
Thanks for all the awesome!!!
Nice to see these updates. It leaves me very encouraged!
I just have to say this…Albert, you look yummy!
First you look amazing 😉 Second thanks for the tip on the inflammatory promoting omega 6's. I have been primal for a few weeks but still battle severe and I mean SEVERE inflammation in the connective tissues at the base of my head, neck, shoulders, and feet. It seems to have gotten worse from switching to primal but I think it is because I am consuming too many nuts. Time to start tweaking I think 🙂 I only eat almonds and walnuts with the occasional teaspoon or two or peanut butter, but they are still consumed in excess. I will limit it the next few days to see if it helps. If it does I have you too thank!
If you want to keep eating nuts, I'd suggest soaking them first. Mark has written on it in the past.
Before going primal, I used to have a bunch of stomach issues. It was a mess. Everything kind of fixed itself after going primal. When I eat something that kills my stomach now, I know exactly what it is. Almonds did it for me. My girlfriend would make some raw almond "hot cereal" from the primal cookbook (which is delicious) but my stomach would balloon and I would be in pain all day long.
I agree – it only takes 50 grams of almonds to get 6 grams of omega 6. That is sufficient omega 6 for an entire day. Paleo people often overdose.
I feel so much better on a nut and seed free diet, plus a good dose of omega 3 each day – about 2000 – 3000mg EPA+ DHA.
Dont forget the bone broth as well. Amazing for joint issues. A client of mine had great success with severe osteoarthritis.
Inspiring–and while I am almost 100% primal, I can understand how people think we're nuts not eating grains and bread and useless carbs.
But when I turn 62 on July 12th, I will be an example of a "senior" who went from 186 to 168– and can sprint 3-4 times a week, run the hills, and has more energy than 95% of my fellow co-workers here, many who are in their 30's and 40's.
Went out the other day with a few middle agers to run the hills…by the third hill I was out in front and all alone!
Not cocky– just thankful for MDA and God's grace in being able to feel like I am 19 every day with no aches, no pains, and no medicine other than good nutrition!
60 years of pain and misery, and a year or two of feeling young again….
sounds like a helluva graceful god.
You need a new god, obviously, if that's the best his 'grace' can do.
Or, you could grow up and give up the fairy tales….
Anyone got a Grok club to bash jim in the head with?
Stop being a troll, or take a long walk off a short cliff….
And as for the oh-so-erudite WTF, well, guess its on the same intellectual level as Pastor Dave's original comment.
None of you seem willing to address the issue: how does 60 years of pain, followed by a couple of feeling young again, constitute something for which to be thankful to a (mythical) supreme being?
I'm glad Pastor Dave has found Primal and it's doing him some good. It's just simply inane to think his god should be considered Gracious for waiting 60 years to lead Dave to it.
Not to mention the incredible irony of a Man of God (I presume) finding truth in an evolutionary approach to life. Ahh, the irony, and the joy of watching the logical acrobatics to justify that one in his own mind….
Seriously? Atheists who bash people on completely non-religious sites give the rest of us a bad name. PastorDave wasn't being pushy or obnoxious in his faith. You're free to disagree with him, and you're free to act like a jerk over something that doesn't matter. But next time you here comments about angry, unhappy unbelievers, ask yourself where Christians might get that idea.
I'm an atheist as well, and you know what I hate most of all? people who try pushing their beliefs on others. Honestly have some respect.
Was that really necessary? Having lived 15 years in chronic pain with the SAD diet and chronic cardio I am thankful for the last 15 months pain-free on the Primal lifestyle. Although I am an athiest and give credit to Mark's hard work educating and my own determination I see no need to attack someone who finds their determination through religion. Kudos to you Paster Dave!
I apologize on behalf of atheists for Jim.
… I want to be a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist in Spain….
This is a real testament to the effectiveness of this way of life (we all know its more than just a diet). It works over the long run enhancing the quality of our lives.
Great inspiration from everyone. I am just starting my primal journey and look forward to making my life/health better than it was before.
BTW the out for milk app is great, bought it a couple of weeks ago.
OMG Paul. I love Out of Milk. It is by far the best friggin app I have. Keep up the great work (personally and professionally).
Congrats to all for their hard earned successes.
Hi Tara! You look awesome. I am also 5'9″ and weigh 155. I would love to get down to 145 so if you don't mind sharing, exactly what were your "tweaks?" Thanks and stay healthy!
Hi Judith! I went to two meals a day (intermittent fasting every day, basically), cut dairy and alcohol out completely (went pretty strict Paleo, actually), cut BACK on my exercise and cut out nightshades completely. It took about a year. I probably wasn't eating enough, as it was damn easy to gain those 10 lbs back (I'm not going to lie, some rice, quinoa and milk chocolate helped me gain it back). I am SO happy now, though. I had gone to a plastic surgeon who basically said I needed to be sliced in half and have my "pants pulled up and my shirt pulled down and be sewn back together, plus have a complete breast makeover." My skin was just hanging off all over my body. Yikes. The weight has gone back to all the RIGHT places and I no longer need plastic surgery. 🙂 Are you SURE you want to get down to 145 at 5'9″??? 155 feels nice. That's what I'm at in my original picture on MDA, where I'm standing in the backyard with the flower in my hair.
OH! I almost forgot. I also cut out ALL nuts. And most fruit, except for berries. Now that I think about it, it wasn't all that much fun.
So, to gain it back, I just started eating…more. More often, more variety, more things with sugar in it, and I let loose more often. It's way more fun and I feel better.
Hi Tara! Thanks for responding to my post with great advice – much appreciated. I understand your point-one must find the balance between achieving/maintaining a particular weight and enjoying life i.e. that glass of wine! And I have to remember that little snacks add up. I enjoy your blog – thanks for keeping it going.
Always cool to see people with similar stories who have succeeded. Sometimes in the middle of it, you can start to doubt yourself. Cool to see people doing what you are doing that are just a little further ahead. Thanks for sharing.
I love BP! It's the first time I've been able to relax and just live, not feeling constantly guilty when I ate over 1000 calories a day. These wonderful people are great examples for all of us.
After losing 68 lbs, I still have waitresses trying to "help" me by recommending the "healthy" options on the menu. The skinny people who make snide remarks about fat people eating fat as I tuck into plates of Bacon and eggs. I think we are the luckiest people in the world for finding this way of life.
this was just the boost i needed today 🙂 got the 21 day book yesterday, been feeling nervous about making the switch and sticking to it, but once again, coming to this site helps remind me of all the good stuff ahead!
Way to go everyone! I read in at least two updates about local groups for paleo in general, whether it's some kind of support group and/or one to help anyone find local grass-fed meats etc but I think that is key.
I am finding it comical but a little frustrating that my best friend of 10 years, who introduced me to the idea of paleo diet (although someone else referred me to MDA), bought the PB book, cookbook, and 21-day challenge, but is resistant to the change and will almost scoff at me when I turn down an offer of potatoes (most times) or corn on the cob or ham and beans. Having support, although not always necessary for everyone, can be a big boost when you need it!
This is a good community of folks from what I normally see, and I hope primal living grows and grows.
Thanks, of course, go to Mark for keeping this up! I, like so many, am grateful!
I love these stories. I know science is (slowly, it seems) catching up with what people's experience has been telling us for centuries (that this way of eating works) but it's this sort of publicity that is constantly needed to get the message across.
Especially when articles like this appear: cracked.com. I love cracked.com but this just made me a bit depressed, because I know it's not true, even if the current 'studies' show it – starving yourself doesn't work, but eating like our ancestors (or even our great grandparents, as a commentor above said) does!
Albert made an interesting point about carbs. Working with many people – I've also observed that many do better on a higher carb count. Often 200 grams or more to feel really good especially if they do a lot of high intensity exercise. Symptoms linked with too few carbs are poor sleep, poor exercise recovery, feeling physically tired, feeling cold, light headed especially during workouts, dry eyes. And interestingly poor appetite control. Adding more and more fat to try to stop being hungry, rather than adding in a sweet potato to the meal. Just my observations.
Agreed. I start getting sick and my cycles get irregular at below 100g carbs/day. 150-200/day is my sweet spot I'd say! Of course, I'm also a Zumba instructor, so that may contribute some.
OMG I Looooove Fridays (although in Aus-we have to wait until Saturday morning!). I only found Primal in January, so I hadn't seen these before stories. I turn on my PC and there were 4 for the price of one! Woo hoo.
And you guys all look fantastic. Such an inspiration to read that real people get real ongoing results and look so healthy! Thanks for the updates – now to find the time to read the original stories……….YAY!
I think people are just getting better about seeing what works for them personally. I started out low-carb, went Primal and am now more towards Paleo because I can't do dairy at all. However I do occasionally get a great quinoa, cashew and cranberry salad our local co-op makes and I do put a tbsp of peanut butter in my coconut milk curry sauce. Why do we need to fit an exact "label"?
Adding in sweet potatoes and carbs is fine. Mark's done several posts about "safe starchs." Low carb is great for weight loss, but for maintenance people need to tweak the glucose intake for life performance. Once you reach your weight goals everyone's carb sweet spot is different and again low carbs isn't necessarily the way to go. I only mention this because you seem to be under the impression that adding in starch is not Primal.
Having worked with most people- i realised that there is no one size fits carb intake for everyone. One factor to consider if whether one has been doing intensive workout. If yes, then the carb intake should be increased. If not, a deficiency in carbs can result in side effects.
Just found this site while looking for a good carb calculator…looks like solid information and lots of enthusiasm!
I am VERY disappointed that some people are using a health site for their Christian-bashing. Aren't there enough other websites for that?
When I don't understand something, I either ask questions or keep quiet…not flaunt my ignorance around the world.
If I can get good health information, wonderful. If I have to wade through a bunch of hate comments, it's not worth it.
Arlene, those are just trolls. No need to proselytize about understanding here, it's a very very positive environment. Look through the site and you'll see that encouragement is what this site is about.
Lots of typos in this article….I never weighed 270lbs. Hahahahah, might want to fix that.
Uh, I think Albert needs to try out for some modeling gigs. Wowza.
I see a common factor between all of these people, they all are caught up in the idea of eating carbs. Your just confusing yourself with carbs and fat. If you can just move past that your performance will go through the roof and you'll begin to see the true effects of being ketogenic (fat adapted). I personally eat fatty cuts of meat, lots of eggs, whole milk, and full fat greek yogurt. Notice none of these people above have any significant muscle mass. Listen people, paleolithic man ate 99% meat. You dont need grains, you dont need fruits(fructose is a nasty actor), you dont need vegetables, you dont need fiber, you dont even need dairy but its nice for the extra protien. If you recall from the marathon runners from before, they werent eating carbs and were very well built. Look at them and look at the people above.
That's ridiculous. Where did you get that idea?
Its not an idea, its a fact. Obviously you haven't read any of the material from the artic explorer Stefanssan. He ate nothing but meat for many years with improved health conditions. All of the other explorers had cases of scurvy, refusing to give up their grains and vegetable matter and the eskimo's and other just lived off what they could hunt (the fat of the land) and they didn't even have a case of scurvy. These people lived in cold climates, there wasn't any kind of vegetable matter groving. There simply is just no need for those kinds of this and I personally view fiber as a huge detriment to our health. Mark fully understands all of this as well, he just allows people like yall to eat fruits and vegetables bc you people are so controlled by the medical establishment that you cant even fathom life without you berries and your salad greens. Call me crazy but in nature i would never go out greens that were growing out of the ground, its just crazy. Any kind of carb is going to be digested as glucose (blood sugar). I dont care if its blueberries of a piece of bread, its all sugar which as we know its the cause of all kinds of health conditions. And as for fructose, it is directly stored as body fat. Nobody has anything to say back to my last psot because you are all clueless except for what is in marks book. You have to look at the basic biochemistry of this stuff. All of this imformation is on the internet. Good sources in clude the work of Dr. Greg Ellis at byebyecarbs.com, Charles Washington at zeroinginonhealth.com, Owsley "the Bear" Stanley who ate an esclusive meat diet for over 50 years, and of course Vilhjalmur Stefansson the famous explorer.
I don't even know where to start when addressing your post…………it's incredibly naive.
Just a comment for Tara on the fructose intolerance/malabsorption. I was diagnosed 7+ years ago and the research changes frequently. There are also other classes of foods that cause similar issues. I would highly suggest doing the FODMAP elimination (I like the IBS Free at Last book – food lists are based on published research) to determine which foods and food types are actually the triggers. Some of the foods you listed (carrots) shouldn't be a problem if it's just a fructose intolerance. And having a clear idea of which classes bother you helps immensely.
Thanks Melissa, I read that carrots are a source of fructans, as are tomatoes, artichokes, asparagus, garlic and wheat, and I have problems with all those things. I know I definitely have a problem with fructose, I have been doing experiments at home. I blow up like I'm 6 months pregnant after anything that is higher in fructose than glucose, but have some luck with taking glucose tablets 5-10 minutes before eating. So far I know I have problems with fructans, free fructose and polyols but I'll read some more about the FODMAP diet. Thanks!
Good luck. I also struggle with fructans, but I've never had a problem with carrots or tomatoes. Onions and cabbage however are a disaster. The best part of the FODMAP book is that it lists the foods for each type in order of amount so you can safely choose items to test and avoid. It can also be very dose dependent. For me and polypols – fake sugar (sorbitol) is a disaster, but a few cherries or mushrooms are fine.
I too have fructose malabsorption and it's killing me to not eat fruit. I'm pretty much down to lemons and tomatoes in terms of what I can eat. I suspect the high acid content is what makes it okay for me.
So since we can't eat fruit, and are also supposed to cut out processed sugar, what do you do for occasional sweets beyond dark chocolate? My go-to has always been Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream (no HFCS) topped with Magic Shell (again, no HFCS).
Angling away from fructose malabsorption to the whole female, 5'9, muscular, autoimmune issues and weigh a lot thing: Well, I'm female, 5'9, muscular, have an autoimmune issue and weigh a lot, lol. I hover between 175 and 180. I also have Graves' Disease that turned into hypothyroid following radiation treatment. I currently take 137mcg Synthroid and am weaning off a low dose of Phentermine because no matter what I weigh, I can't be on a legal form of speed for the rest of my life. I want to weigh in the low 160s. I have great muscle definition that I didn't have before since upping my protein intake, but my weight is NOT budging. I've talked to my doctor and when I finish my current prescription, I'm going to try Armour (dessicated thyroid). That should help, right? Does anyone else have this problem and can shed some light on it?
Im just stacking 300 lb tires up into trees for fun and Exercise..
Love to hear about people's continued success just as much as I love continuing to succeed!
LOVED THIS ARTICLE!! Awesome accomplishments everyone!
PAUL!! I have had your app on my phone since about January or so. I love it!
Congratulations on your success. I hope your knee continues to improve.
But anyway congrats on all your successes! I hope I can become "primal" in a while, but for now I live with vegetarian parents (by religion) and they would be so upset if I ate meat I'll wait until I move out in a few months. But for now I've done what I can to eat lots of egg and dairy, good fat, protein, and vegetables, while reducing my starch to sweet and regular potatoes.


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British citizens' rights in Malta
Speaking to the Times of Malta, a spokesperson from the Home Affairs Ministry has confirmed that British expats living in Malta will continue to enjoy their EU residency right once the UK leaves the European Union this Friday. This also applies to all the British nationals moving to Malta during the transition period between 1st February and 31st December 2020, which may be further extended up to two years in case of agreement between the EU and the UK.
There are no resource benchmarks for family members accompanying the main sponsors in case of EU workers and economically self-sufficient individuals and their relatives will still be required to be covered by medical insurance. Individuals moving to Malta after the transition period has ended will receive residence documents issued by the Government of Malta. The terms of residence will depend on the national rules or any other conditions agreed upon between the UK and the EU. There are currently an estimated 13,000 British nationals living in Malta, out of which 8,000 are pensioners.
If you are a British expat and you intend to keep on living and working in Malta after Brexit, then there are several obligations that you will have to comply with.
The transition period: how it works and how long it will last
As from 1st February, the UK will enter an 11-month transition period, which will allow the country to negotiate a new relationship with the EU. Such period may be extended up to 2022 or 2023. The effects of Brexit will not be felt during the transition period, as the rights of UK nationals in the EU, and of EU citizens in the UK, will remain unvaried. The freedom of movement of goods, people, services and capital over borders applies until 31 December 2020. However, when the UK leaves the single market upon expiration of the transition period, certain rights will fall off, including freedom of movement.
Registering as a UK expat resident in Malta
British citizens do not require a Visa to visit Malta. However, if you are planning to extend your staying over three months, you must apply for a residency permit with the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, BEFORE the UK leaves the EU.
What happens in case of a deal: your rights will be fully recognized if you are legally resident in Malta before the end of the implementation period on 31 December 2020. You will still be able to access free healthcare, social benefits and enjoy the right to work in Malta;
What happens in case of a no-deal: you will need a new non-EU residency permit within two years. In the meantime, you will keep on enjoying your rights. The new residence permit will be free of charge, valid for ten years, and renewable.
If you enter Malta after the Brexit date, you will still be eligible to apply for the ten-year residency permit upon satisfying the criteria, but you will be charged as a third-country national.
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HANGU: The residents of Chamba Gul village Sundaystaged protest against the teachers' absenteeism and asked the government to take action against them.Led by Hafiz Mir Rehman, the villagers including parents and students took out protest procession and blocked the Hangu-Kohat road for traffic. They chanted slogans against the officials of the Education Department and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-led government. They asked the government to take action against the teachers of the Govt Primary School in Chamba Gul village.
BARA: A minor girl was killed and another sustained injuries when a mortar shell fell on the house in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, official and local sources said.The sources said the mortar shell, fired from an undisclosed location, landed on the house of Kamil Khan in Haider Kandao in Tirah valley.As a result, 11-year old Nazira was killed while another child, Nazeer, 10, sustained injuries.


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WTF: How Did Button Bay State Park Get Its Name?
by Ken Picard
Published July 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Updated July 5, 2018 at 8:51 a.m.
Courtesy Of Vermont State Parks
Example of "buttons" found at Button Bay
Did you ever wonder how Button Bay got its name? A quick check of a Lake Champlain nautical chart reveals that the Ferrisburgh inlet looks nothing like a button, or even a buttonhole. And, though it's shaped somewhat like a button hook, even that slight resemblance doesn't explain the centuries-old moniker, especially because the area was never known as Button Hook Bay.
But Button Mould Bay? Now that's a different story.
If you're wondering what a "button mould," or "mold," is, try wandering the shores or wading into the shallow, mud-rich waters at Button Bay State Park and look down. There's a fairly good chance you'll spot one of the buttons that lend the area its name, says Rebecca Roy, conservation education coordinator at Vermont State Parks.
Those "buttons," Roy explains, are actually concretions that form when clay settles on pebbles or accumulates around the stalks of plants that grow in the lake. When the plant stem dies and rots away, what's left behind resembles a rock with a hole drilled in the center of it.
"Early European explorers saw them and thought they looked like molds used to make buttons," she adds. "So it was originally called Button Mould Bay."
Button Bay isn't the only place on Lake Champlain where concretions occur, says Laura Hollowell, Lake Champlain Basin Program resource room coordinator at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. But Hollowell notes that no other site has the extraordinarily large number of round "clay stones," or natural pottery, that create interesting formations, especially when several rocks bind together.
"They often take the shapes of animals, buttons and rings," she explains. "Folks in Ferrisburgh sometimes call them 'clay babies,' [and] Native peoples also had legends about them."
Indeed, the lake is a wet dream for geologists and paleontologists, home to numerous other unique and curious features and finds. They include the oldest fossil coral reef in the world (at Isle La Motte), the remnants of a mountain range more than a billion years old (near New York's Port Kent) and the 19th-century excavation site of the fossilized skeletal remains of an 11,500-year-old beluga whale (in Charlotte).
In geological terms, Button Bay's concretions are comparative infants, taking just hundreds or thousands, not millions, of years to compress into rock-hard discs. In fact, Roy adds, "They're still being formed. It's just a really slow process."
To paraphrase an old childhood game, "Buttons, buttons, who else has buttons?" Reportedly, the banks of the Connecticut River and its tributaries are home to concretions. Even older ones dating to the Pleistocene Age, 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, have been found in Waterbury, Montpelier and Putney, Hollowell says. Elsewhere in the world, larger concretions made of calcium carbonate or iron oxide have been found and often mistaken for fossilized dinosaur eggs or turtle shells.
Technically speaking, it's illegal to remove the buttons/concretions — or any other such finds — from state parks, though Roy understands the urge.
"When people happen upon them, it's really hard to not pick them up," she concedes. "You think, These are so cool. I want to keep them!"
In years past, visitors have kept them, and in considerable numbers. In July of 1962 — two years before Button Bay State Park was established — more than 9,000 Girl Scouts descended on Button Bay for the third senior "roundup," or national gathering. According to Roy, the girls collected "a lot of buttons." Historical footnote: The theme of that year's roundup was "Honor the past, serve the future." Evidently, the environmental ethos at the time was less stringent than it is today.
A few years ago, a woman who'd attended the 1962 event mailed Roy an entire box of the buttons, expressing guilt over having absconded with them. Rather than simply tossing them back in the lake, Roy put them on display in the park's nature center, which is located on Button Point, about a half-mile walk from the camping area.
As for why Button Bay is also the only state park in Vermont with a swimming pool and a waterslide, Roy wouldn't even hazard a guess.
Speaking of unusual place names on Lake Champlain, have you ever wondered how Fish Bladder Island got its moniker? It stands out even among the many other oddly named Champlain islands, including Three Sisters, Four Brothers and Carleton's Prize.
The last one, a tiny island off South Hero, was named in honor of Sir Guy Carleton, an 18th-century British commander and governor of Québec. According to James Millard's online resource "Lake Champlain Islands: A History Tour," immediately after the Battle of Valcour Island in October 1776, Carleton ordered his ship to fire on what he thought was one of Benedict Arnold's ships trying to flee the British fleet.
After about an hour of pummeling without any return fire, the fog lifted, the cannon smoke cleared and Carleton discovered that his adversary was not a ship but a small rocky isle. D'oh!
Alas, the privately owned Fish Bladder Island has no such colorful past. According to Vermont Place-Names: Footprints of History, by Esther Munroe Swift, "Fish Bladder Island is thought to be shaped like an inflated fish bladder or skin." There you have it.
Button Bay State Park
Button Bay is one of the best beaches on Lake Champlain: The water's clean, and you can rent canoes and kayaks right there. If neither swimming nor boating appeals, there's always the area's unique geology: flat round "button-like" rocks along the shoreline are great for skipping. Seventy-three campsites and 13 lean-tos beckon if you feel like staying over. Samuel de Champlain, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and Ben Franklin all did.
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Q: numpy is not installing on a macosx I am trying to install numpy so that i can install biopython after that. I have pyton 2.7 already installed and when i type python on my command prompt, i get the following:
python
Python 2.7.4 (v2.7.4:026ee0057e2d, Apr  6 2013, 10:15:50)
[GCC 4.0.1 (Apple Inc. build 5493)] on darwin
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.

So i do have the C compiler. Now when i download the .tar of numpy and tdo the following steps:
> tar -xzvpf numpy-1.5.1.tar.gz
> cd numpy-1.5.1/
> python setup.py build

I get the follwing error:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "setupegg.py", line 17, in <module>
    from setuptools import setup
ImportError: No module named setuptools
maziz1-ml:numpy-1.5.1 maziz$ sudo python setupegg.py
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "setupegg.py", line 17, in <module>
    from setuptools import setup
ImportError: No module named setuptools
maziz1-ml:numpy-1.5.1 maziz$ sudo python setup.py install
Running from numpy source directory.non-existing path in 'numpy/distutils': 'site.cfg'
F2PY Version 1
blas_opt_info:
  FOUND:
    extra_link_args = ['-Wl,-framework', '-Wl,Accelerate']
    define_macros = [('NO_ATLAS_INFO', 3)]
    extra_compile_args = ['-faltivec', '-I/System/Library/Frameworks/vecLib.framework/Headers']

lapack_opt_info:
  FOUND:
    extra_link_args = ['-Wl,-framework', '-Wl,Accelerate']
    define_macros = [('NO_ATLAS_INFO', 3)]
    extra_compile_args = ['-faltivec']

running install
running build
running config_cc
unifing config_cc, config, build_clib, build_ext, build commands --compiler options
running config_fc
unifing config_fc, config, build_clib, build_ext, build commands --fcompiler options
running build_src
build_src
building py_modules sources
building library "npymath" sources
customize NAGFCompiler
Could not locate executable f95
customize AbsoftFCompiler
Could not locate executable f90
Could not locate executable f77
customize IBMFCompiler
Could not locate executable xlf90
Could not locate executable xlf
customize IntelFCompiler
Could not locate executable ifort
Could not locate executable ifc
customize GnuFCompiler
Could not locate executable g77
customize Gnu95FCompiler
Could not locate executable gfortran
customize G95FCompiler
Could not locate executable g95
don't know how to compile Fortran code on platform 'posix'
C compiler: /usr/bin/clang -fno-strict-aliasing -fno-common -dynamic -arch i386 -g -O2 -DNDEBUG -g -O3

compile options: '-Inumpy/core/src/private -Inumpy/core/src -Inumpy/core -Inumpy/core/src/npymath -Inumpy/core/src/multiarray -Inumpy/core/src/umath -Inumpy/core/include -I/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/include/python2.7 -c'
clang: _configtest.c
/usr/bin/clang _configtest.o -o _configtest
ld: warning: ignoring file _configtest.o, file was built for i386 which is not the architecture being linked (x86_64): _configtest.o
Undefined symbols for architecture x86_64:
  "_main", referenced from:
     implicit entry/start for main executable
ld: symbol(s) not found for architecture x86_64
clang: error: linker command failed with exit code 1 (use -v to see invocation)
ld: warning: ignoring file _configtest.o, file was built for i386 which is not the architecture being linked (x86_64): _configtest.o
Undefined symbols for architecture x86_64:
  "_main", referenced from:
     implicit entry/start for main executable
ld: symbol(s) not found for architecture x86_64
clang: error: linker command failed with exit code 1 (use -v to see invocation)
failure.
removing: _configtest.c _configtest.o
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "setup.py", line 211, in <module>
    setup_package()
  File "setup.py", line 204, in setup_package
    configuration=configuration )
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/core.py", line 186, in setup
    return old_setup(**new_attr)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/core.py", line 152, in setup
    dist.run_commands()
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/dist.py", line 953, in run_commands
    self.run_command(cmd)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/dist.py", line 972, in run_command
    cmd_obj.run()
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/command/install.py", line 55, in run
    r = old_install.run(self)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/command/install.py", line 563, in run
    self.run_command('build')
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/cmd.py", line 326, in run_command
    self.distribution.run_command(command)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/dist.py", line 972, in run_command
    cmd_obj.run()
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/command/build.py", line 37, in run
    old_build.run(self)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/command/build.py", line 127, in run
    self.run_command(cmd_name)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/cmd.py", line 326, in run_command
    self.distribution.run_command(command)
  File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/lib/python2.7/distutils/dist.py", line 972, in run_command
    cmd_obj.run()
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/command/build_src.py", line 152, in run
    self.build_sources()
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/command/build_src.py", line 163, in build_sources
    self.build_library_sources(*libname_info)
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/command/build_src.py", line 298, in build_library_sources
    sources = self.generate_sources(sources, (lib_name, build_info))
  File "/Library/Python/2.7/site-packages/numpy-1.5.1/numpy/distutils/command/build_src.py", line 385, in generate_sources
    source = func(extension, build_dir)
  File "numpy/core/setup.py", line 683, in get_mathlib_info
    raise RuntimeError("Broken toolchain: cannot link a simple C program")

any ideas what is going on?
Thanks

A: this was my solution, Go to:
sourceforge
get the latest version which matched my python 2.7 and simply installed.
Thanks

A: It looks like you're missing a fortran compiler and setuptools. Did you install the developers tools (Xcode or the stand-alone command line tools)? For setuptools, there are tons of similar answers already posted. Just google the error message.
That said, I would recommend possibly looking at the Continuum Anaconda distribution to just get the majority of the python scientific stack through a simple installer:
https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/
It comes with biopython included and is free. Alternatively there is the Enthought Python Distribution that also included biopython:
https://enthought.com/products/epd/package-index/

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Kofler mastered windy and rainy conditions Tuesday to collect 265.2 points for jumps of 125 meters and 134 meters. Ahonen, who returned this season after one year in retirement, finished the two-heat series on 253.3 points after jumps of 116.5 meters and 137 meters.
"It's sensational, I am extremely happy," Kofler said after his first win in nearly four years.
Ahonen was one of the 20 competitors who were allowed to restart after the first heat was interrupted to extend the runway because of difficult conditions.
Thomas Morgenstern of Austria was third with 250.3 points after leaps of 124.5 and 126.5.
Last year's winner of the tour, Wolfgang Loitzl of Austria, was fourth. Simon Amman of Switzerland was fifth and extended his overall World Cup lead.
He has 469 points, 58 ahead of Gregor Schlierenzauer of Austria, who finished ninth.


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Crouchenders got an extra Christmas present this year when Crouch End's favourite old local The Harringay Arms re-opened its doors, just in time for the festive season.
The Harringay Arms, operated by the Bermondsey Pub Company, re-opened last Friday after a five and a half week refurbishment, but it marked its official launch yesterday.
"It will be a cracking evening. We expect a huge number of people," Mr Martin said.
Ben, who was a regular at the pub five years ago, added: "It always felt very warm and welcoming for me, and it's really important we maintain that.
"We've kept the pub as aesthetically pleasing as possible and have been as sympathetic as we could with the original Harringay Arms," he added.
And former landlord and landlady Jim and Sheila have given their blessing according to The Harringay's new manager. "They loved that we kept lots of the original detail," Mr Martin said.


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Scientific name 'Artemia Salina', Aqua Dragons have been living in the sea and in salty lakes on the earth for millions of years. From the Crustacea family, they look similar to sea horses or tiny prawns but with a curly tail and their eggs dry out and stay alive ready to hatch many years later. The Aqua Dragons line of products enables you to hatch and grow a generation of these amazing creatures in your very own home.
As a range of science toys, they work like starter aquariums with everything included for hatching and growing Aqua Dragons. The experience includes a certificate to sign up as a responsible Aqua Dragons owner, as well as learning about the life cycle and anatomy of the creatures while you watch them hatch, grow through the Nauplii stage to adults, eat, play and reproduce.


Lots of wineries in Prince Edward County stay open year round. In the wintertime, some may have reduced hours or open only on the weekends.
Here's a list of wineries open during the winter along with their hours.
(Note: many wineries are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day, and may close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve so call ahead for holiday hours).
Closed first week of January, otherwise open Thursday – Monday (weather dependent).
Open 7 days a week 11am – 5pm, Fri & Sat. until 7pm.


Daryl Johnson (Worcester Park, United Kingdom) on 9 December 2013 in Documentary & Street.
On the street in the Meieki area of Nagoya, during a one-day trip last year... this was the area where I worked when I first went to Japan in 1997 and I've been back many times since. A few new shops and buildings have sprung up over the years, but it always feels familiar to me.
@Ronnie 2¢: It certainly was Ronnie. Windy there too, between all the tower blocks.
Beautiful colors along with dramatic shadows!
Very nice backlit street shot Daryl!
A neat shot of your old stomping grounds.


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20 Nuevos Soles 2006, Peru
Signatures: Presidente: Julio Velarde Flores, Director: José Chlimper Ackerman, Gerente General: Renzo Rossini Miñán
Size (mm): 140 x 65
Raúl Porras Barrenechea and denomination 20.
The engraving on banknote is made after this photo of Raúl Porras Barrenechea.
Raúl Porras Barrenechea (March 23, 1897 - September 27, 1960) was a Peruvian historian.
He was a teacher at the Anglo-Peruvian School. As a student during the 1950s Mario Vargas Llosa worked with Porras for four and one-half years and learned a great deal from him. Porras ran unsuccessfully for the rectorate of San Marcos University losing to Aurelio Miro Quesada. Later he was elected senator representing Lima, and was selected first vice president of the Senate. After that, during his second presidency of Peru, Manuel Prado Ugarteche appointed Porras foreign minister. Luis Alberto Sanchez wrote the prologue to Porras's posthumous book on Pizarro which was assembled by a number of Porras's followers.
Centered, on background, is the main courtyard of the National University of San Marcos in Lima.
Although the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo was founded in 1538, it was not officially recognized by Royal Decree until 1558, and, as many other universities in the Americas that closed during independence wars and other political conflicts, it was closed due to the occupations of the Dominican Republic by Haiti and then the United States. San Marcos often states the National University of Santo Domingo's founding Papal bull In Apostolatus culmine, was not officially recognized by the King of Spain at the time; hence making into an apocryphal document. The Peruvian institution also states that the document in question was discredited by Pope Paul III. In this university studied Raul Porras Barrenechea (joined in 1913).
Top right is a Peruvian coat of arms.
The coat of arms of Peru is the national symbolic emblem of Peru.
All four share the same escutcheon or shield, consisting of three elements: the top left section shows the vicuña, the national animal, on a light-blue field, representing the fauna of Peru; the tree in the top right section is the cinchona tree (the source of quinine, a powerful anti-malarial drug and the key flavorant in tonic water), on a white background, representing the national flora; and the bottom cornucopia with coins spilling from it, on a red field, represents the mineral resources of the country.
The Coat of arms (Escudo de Armas) has a palm branch on its left and an laurel one on its right, tied by a red and white ribbon, as well as a Holm oak Civic Crown above it. These represent God, gold, and glory. This variant is used on the national ensign (Enseña Nacional) or state flag. Its use on its own is infrequent, except on currency, both on coins and bills, and stamps.
A circle is shown to the left of the center - an image of a puma head in the design of the Inca.
Denomination in numerals are bottom left and right. Lower, in center, in words.
The Torre Tagle Palace is a Spanish Baroque palace located at Jr. Ucayali 363, in downtown Lima, Peru, a couple blocks east of the Plaza de Armas. The palace currently is home to the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The palace was commissioned in 1715 (some say 1730) by Don Jose Bernardo de Tagle y Bracho: 1st Marqués of Torre Tagle, who at the time was treasurer of the Royal Spanish fleet, for his own personal use as his home.
The exterior of the palace has a baroque stone doorway. The main facade is made from stone in the first wing and plaster in the second. The style is Sevillian baroque with a strong Mudéjar influence. The materials used in its construction were brought from Spain, Panama and Central America.
Apart from carved columns, the palace is distinguished by two finely worked balconies in dark wood. These balconies (or miradors) adapt the European architecture to vernacular Peruvian tradition. The interiors feature Sevillian tiles, plasterwork, wooden columns, lobed Moorish arches and soaring coffered ceilings. It is considered to have a true "Limeño" architectural originality, harmoniously combining Andalusian, Moorish, Criollo and Asian features.
Denominations in numerals are in top left and lower right corners. Lower, in center, in words.
Security thread.
The name is a return to that of Peru's historic currency, the Sol in use from the XIX century to 1985. Although the derivation of Sol is the Latin solidus, the word also happens to mean sun in Spanish. There is a continuity therefore with the old Peruvian Inti, which was named after Inti, the Sun God of the Incas.


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Roger Tetzloff, Innovations Manager of Burr Oak Tool, introduces new technology for high volume production of Round Tube Plate Fin (RTPF) heat exchangers used extensively within the HVAC industry for condenser, evaporator, and heat pump applications.
The trend for increasingly smaller diameter tubes presents a challenge to conventional processes used in joining these tubes to heat exchanger fins.This whitepaper addresses these challenges.
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Health CS James Macharia defends Safaricom's dominance
Written by:User1Posted on: August 12, 2015 August 13, 2015
By: DENNIS ODUNGA
Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has defended telecoms operator Safaricom over calls to declare the company a dominant player in the market saying the move risks killing innovations.
Mr Macharia said companies that invest in emerging technologies meant to improve on service delivery and spur economic development ought to be encouraged as opposed to being unnecessarily attacked.
"If a company invests money and achieves dominance, what is wrong with that?" Mr Macharia said during the launch of 'Sema Doc' technology at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi on Tuesday.
The technology, launched by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, would enable patients to interact directly with doctors to improve health care especially in remote parts of the country.
The Cabinet Secretary said the private sector plays a crucial role in the development agenda of a country and it is improper to discourage companies that have invested in growing their businesses, from doing so.
"Innovation is key in achieving a competitive edge in the market. Partnering with the private sector guarantees success of any venture," Mr Macharia said during the forum that was also attended by Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore.
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CA) has also opposed the call to declare Safaricom a dominant player saying it would only be fair to victimise the giant operator if it abuses the position, to the disadvantage of other companies in the market.
Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi has maintained that failure by the regulators to declare Safaricom dominant would edge out its rivals and leave it as the only profitable mobile firm in the country.
He said exiting the market due to unfair competition would leave many people jobless besides giving consumers a raw deal.
The company wants Safaricom split into three independent entities with M-Pesa being among those services that would stand on their own and all other telecommunication firms be allowed to use the service.
The company would operate in a more restricted business environment in terms of marketing and pricing, if it is declared a dominant player.
Mr Collymore recently told the Senate Committee on Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) that limiting the company's dominance would affect its wish to compete in the global market.
He said the telecommunications regulator does not need to impose sanctions on the company as long as it is not abusing its dominance in the market.
The Chairman of the ICT Committee, Mr Mutahi Kagwe said mobile service providers can share some of their common facilities to improve on service delivery and create more jobs, without hurting each other's profit prospects.
"We are concerned about equity amongst players in the telecommunications industry," said Mr Kagwe.
Safaricom has emerged as the most profitable firm in East and Central Africa and rival companies like Airtel, Telkom Kenya have been left watching the impressive results, from a distance.
The Fair Competition and Equality of Treatment 2015 regulations contained in the Communications Act are part of deliberate efforts to introduce measures that would see Safaricom declared a dominant player and its operations controlled.
Currently, Safaricom controls the telecommunications market with voice mails, SMS, Mobile data and mobile money transfer services raking in billions in profits.
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Nicole wants to help you have Superpowers like her with this tropical smoothie.
Lisa Carlson finds us an amazingly quick and easy recipe in Episode 10.
Sauté a chopped onion, peppers, and mushrooms in a little olive oil.
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Q: Class 'App\File' not found in laravel-5.8 when I load my app then at /file page it gives the error:

Class 'App\File' not found.

it is giving the error at this line:
$files = File::orderBy('created_at','DESC')->paginate(30);

this is the complete code:
<?php

namespace App\Http\Controllers;

use App\File;
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Storage;

class FileController extends Controller
{
    public function index()
    {
        $files = File::orderBy('created_at', 'DESC')->paginate(30);

        return view('file.index', ['files' => $files]);
    }
}

How can I solve it?

A: This is because the namespace. Go inside File modal and check what is the namespace there and use the same namespace followed by the class name.
For example:
If your File.php modal is inside app/Models folder and name space is like this
In File.php
namespace App\Models;

Then in your controller use it like this
use App\Models\File;

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Hi can you please verify that the namespace on top of File.php model
  is namespace App;?
Something like:

<?php
namespace App;

use Illuminate\Notifications\Notifiable;`
use Illuminate\Notifications\MustVerifyEmail;

A: Please use the following code:
namespace App\Http\Controllers;

use App\UploadedFile;
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Storage;

class FileController extends Controller
{

public function index()
{
    $files = UploadedFile::orderBy('created_at','DESC')->paginate(30);
    return view('file.index', ['files' => $files]);
}

You should keep the model name and file name same. In your case both are not same.

A: Make an alias of the File model namespace first then try again. For example
use App\File as FileModel;

public function index()
{
   $files = FileModel::orderBy('created_at','DESC')->paginate(30);
}


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Americans Have Stopped Getting Taller But Continue to Get Heavier, CDC Says
Americans have continued to get bigger but not any taller since the turn of the millennium, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found. According to the report, the average adult American's weight and waistline have both expanded over the past 18 years, while the average adult's height has stayed flat if not shrunk a bit.
The report is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a regularly-conducted poll and interview of Americans' dieting and lifestyle habits. As part of the NHANES, a selected and nationally representative group of volunteers undergo physical examinations. The authors looked at data from the 1999 to 2000 version of the NHANES and compared it to data taken from the 2015-2016 version, which accounted for more than 40,000 people in total. They averaged out the weights of both adult men and women, accounting for factors like age.
From 1999 to 2000, the weight of the average adult man was 189.4 pounds, but from 2015 to 2016, that average weight had ballooned to 197.9 pounds. The average adult woman was 163.8 pounds from 1999 to 2000, but 170.6 pounds from 2015 to 2016. Both men and women saw their waistline increase by more than an inch since 1999 as well, with men now sporting an average 40.2 inch waistline and women having a 38.6 inch waistline.
Meanwhile, the average man was 69.2 inches tall from 1999 to 2000, but 69.1 inches from 2015 to 2016. And the average woman was 63.8 inches tall from 1999–2000 and 63.7 inches from 2015 to 2016.
The new report is a successor to a report by the CDC published in 2004. That report, which looked at trends reaching back to the 1960s found that American adults, men and women, had gained an average 24 pounds and grown an extra inch between 1960 to 2002.
The current rise in weight isn't quite as dramatic as it was back then. But the findings are a sign that reported recent increases in body mass index, or BMI, is capturing an important trend. Some experts and activists have criticized BMI, which relies on our weight and height, as a flawed metric for figuring out when someone's size might be at an unhealthy level, and have pushed for other measurements, like waist circumstance, to be used instead.
One of the arguments for letting go of BMI is that dramatic height differences, such as being very tall or short, can skew the measurement, classifying some people as obese who might otherwise be healthy, while others might have a normal BMI and still be unhealthy. But if Americans overall are getting heavier and staying the same height and if those statistics are reflected in recent BMI trends, that suggests BMI is acting as a reliable barometer of whether Americans' bodies are becoming, on average, less healthy over time.
The bottom line is that Americans are becoming heavier on average, a trend which is reflected in this new data, and this added weight is accounting for a rise in obesity. And obesity continues to be linked to a higher risk of numerous health conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes.
So far, despite some minor successes in preventing child obesity among the very young, there's no indication that we're getting any better at tackling the obesity crisis as a whole.
source: Gizmodo.com by Ed Cara
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The rumors have been swirling for a while, but today Palm issued a press release stating that tomorrow Jeff Hawkins, founder of Palm (and Handspring) will host a live video webcast to describe a "new category of mobile device." This will be held just after the official announcement at the D: All Things Digital conference. Unfortunately, the webcast is only open to 'credentialed media', plus industry and financial analysts. I'll have to see if I can view it tomorrow.
So it is probably Linux-based, with Opera for browsing, and backwards compatibility with existing Garnet applications (which I hope includes SlingPlayer Mobile), and most people seem to expect some kind of tablet form factor. Anything else is really guess-work. Will it have WiFi and/or cellular data connections? Will it support voice connections? How much memory will if have? Is it all solid-state (Flash) or does it have a drive? What kind of memory expansion does it have (if any)? SD? MiniSD?
Once I had the NZ-90, with it's big (for a PDA) 480×320 color screen and built-in keyboard, I couldn't go back to gray-scale devices like the early Treos. The Treo 600 almost swayed me, but the grainy 160×160 display kept me away. It was the Treo 650 that finally hit the sweet spot for me. The 320×320 display was almost as good as the Clie, and it was everything I needed in one well-designed device. I made the jump and I've been very happy with the Treo. This February I made the small jump to the Treo 680, which is a nice improvement on the 650 in most ways. I've used other smart-phones, like the Motorola Q and the Treo 700w, but I don't think they compare to the Palm OS Treos.
So, after all that, I'm very curious to see what Palm is going to announce tomorrow. I'm hoping for something as revolutionary as the original Palm was in its day, or the Treo has been more recently.
I picked this up from Palm Infocenter.
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To help take level photos, open the Settings app, tap Photos & Camera then toggle the Grid switch on. These will overlay a 2×3 grid to help you line up the horizon or vertical objects.
By following the rule of thirds it's easy to snap captivating images. Enable the camera grid (see above) and the preview window will be broken into nine sections. Points of interest (such as a face or flower) should be located on any intersecting lines, horizons should be located along a horizontal grid line and vertical objects should be placed over a vertical line.
When taking a photo of someone, the most natural thing to do is locate the subjects face in the middle of the image. Try to avoid this, as it contradicts the rule of thirds. It also produces a rather boring photo. Instead, locate the subject to the side, ideally one third from the edge of the screen, as this will produce a more harmonious image.
Sounds like mumbo-jumbo at first, but in practice this technique improves photos considerably. The basic rule is to place two interesting objects diagonally from each other, so one in the upper left third of the screen, and the other in the bottom right third. This prevents empty areas from occurring and makes images more visually interesting.
When looking at photos the eye likes to be led through the picture. An easy way to do this is to place a leading line towards a subject, object or horizon. A leading line is usually an object that stretches away from the camera. It might be the edge of a wall, a pathway, a railing or any other object with a long edge. Don't place a leading line horizontally or vertically, but instead at an angle.
iPhones, iPads and iPod touches all include a digital zoom, which is enabled by pinching on the camera preview window with two fingers. This isn't a real zoom, but instead a digital zoom that simply enlarges the images. It's not very good and results in slightly blurry photos. Instead, use your feet and move forward (if safe to do so).
If your photos are coming out a little smudged or steamy (no, not that kind of steamy), then there's probably a layer of grease or sweat over the lens. This is a symptom of a flat, exposed lens being placed on the back of a mobile device. It seems obvious, but the easiest way to clean it off is to wipe the lens with a sleeve.
HDR photos combine three separate images taken at different exposures, which results in an image that doesn't suffer from bright spots or dark shadows. Using iOS 7 the camera will instantly analyse an environment and automatically take a HDR photo if it thinks one is needed (for example if you're shooting towards the sun and a subject is stood in front of it). However, you can force HDR mode to stay on or off by tapping the HDR Auto text on the left side of the screen.
Both iPhone and iPad struggle under low lighting conditions. Film in a dark environment and you'll see grain and blur in any footage you shoot. To avoid this, aim to shoot in daylight conditions, or when bright, even lighting is available. Avoid filming towards a light source too, as this produces glare and strong contrast. For a professional touch, you can use portable lighting such as the Coleman QUAD Lantern, which can light an environment for up to 75 hours on 8 "D" batteries.
You can manually focus the camera by simply tapping an area of the screen while filming. This is a great way to draw the viewers eye to a particular part of the screen. You can also force the focus and white balance by tapping and holding your finger on an area. This will prevent the camera from refocusing and adjusting the brightness balance while the camera moves.


I do not like real conflict. I avoid it like the plague. This is not to say I am not argumentative. Given something of no importance, I can argue forever, but when it comes to important or lasting subjects where there is a possibility of disagreement I have always been careful to censor myself and the exact areas of the topic that I know will be controversial.
Recent events have convinced me that this is the wrong way to go about things. Our country is divided. Everyone is self-segregated into their own bubbles. Culturally we are moving more and more to living in a world where everyone we talk to and hear from are of a similar mind. This allows everyone to become convinced that they are part of the majority opinion.
I have lots of thoughts on a lot of things. This is me putting those thoughts out there. This is me deciding to not to hide my opinions.


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Bangladesh's floating LNG terminal conducts first ship-to-ship gas transfer
The LNG tanker, Creole Spirit, loaded gas from Bethioua, Algeria, she said, adding that a second LNG tanker is expected to arrive on June 3REUTERS | May 23, 2019, 17:29 IST
SINGAPORE/DHAKA: Bangladesh's second liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility is set to receive its first ship-to-ship transfer of gas from an Algerian cargo, a spokeswoman from operator Summit LNG Terminal told Reuters on Thursday.
'Summit LNG', the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), will receive 159,000 cubic metres of LNG from Oman Trading International, with the transfer expected to be completed by Thursday night, the spokeswoman said.
The LNG tanker, Creole Spirit, loaded gas from Bethioua, Algeria, she said, adding that a second LNG tanker is expected to arrive on June 3.
The FSRU is 75% owned by Summit Corp, a unit of Summit Power International, while its remaining stake is held by Japan's Mitsubishi Corp.
The FSRU started to feed gas to Bangladesh's national grid in late April after picking up its commissioning cargo from Qatar.
Summit Power International, which owns power generation assets in Bangladesh and is owned by Bangladeshi conglomerate Summit Group, has chartered the vessel, which is able to regasify 500 million cubic feet of LNG a day from U.S.-based Excelerate Energy for 15 years.
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On the Lawn, Richardson's Sylvan Beach Hotel. Channel Lake, Ill.
Title On the Lawn, Richardson's Sylvan Beach Hotel. Channel Lake, Ill.
Description Real photo view of Channel Lake. Photo taken August 24, 1913.


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Ethiopia Deploys New Digital Tools for COVID19 Surveillance, Response (March 30, 2020)
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The Ministry of Health and Ethiopia Public Health Institute unveiled a suite of new digital health tools that are built on top of DHIS2 to enhance surveillance, monitoring and tracking of coronavirus cases in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new systems were developed with support from USAID's Digital Health Activity, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Data Use Partnership, and youth volunteer group to support the fight against COVID-19 across the country.
Minister of Health Dr. Lia Tadesse said "The tools that we are launching today are critical in terms of routinely collecting surveillance data, tracking suspects, tracing contacts to confirmed cases, issuing lab requests and receiving results, and monitoring COVID-19 patients until their health outcome is determined.
"These tools will be integrated with the other existing systems developed by our partners for better consistency and timeliness of all COVID-19 related information."
Dr. Ebba Abate, the Director General of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), remarked that the tools will support the enrollment and tracking of suspected cases, create lab requests, link confirmed cases with contacts, and monitor patient outcomes.
"As a result, call center agents, rapid response team members, medical officers, lab technicians, and national and local health authorities involved in the coronavirus response will be able to do their jobs more efficiently."
USAID Mission Director Sean Jones said, "Data is not going to stop coronavirus by itself, but will serve as an essential tool for epidemiologists and health authorities to monitor and respond to the crisis more effectively. As the disease burden increases, we need to support health workers fighting COVID-19, as well as other diseases.
"This is why USAID is proud to partner with the Government of Ethiopia and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in building a resilient healthcare system that can better withstand the shocks of pandemics through the use of technology for more timely and accurate data to inform response efforts."
Dr. Solomon Zewdu, Deputy Director of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, echoed the sentiments of his colleagues in the fight against COVID-19 but also stressed the importance of real time data to monitor and respond to the current crisis.
"Lessons learned by public health experts from prior outbreaks, including the Ebola outbreak, indicate that the shortage of real-time data needed to inform decisions and potentially lifesaving policies hampered an effective and efficient response.
"The response for COVID-19 is no different. This is why the Gates Foundation is working closely with USAID and the Government of Ethiopia in providing accurate and timely data to address the threat of coronavirus more efficiently and ultimately save lives across Ethiopia and across the continent.
"I believe that the digital health tools developed in Ethiopia will only support the nation but also serve as public good for other African countries in their efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
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