Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, dry, itchy, and scaly. On people with darker skin the patches may be purple in colour. Psoriasis varies in severity from small, localized patches to complete body coverage. Injury to the skin can trigger psoriatic skin changes at that spot, which is known as the Koebner phenomenon.
Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, variola major and variola minor. The last naturally occurring case was diagnosed in October 1977 and the World Health Organization (WHO) certified the global eradication of the disease in 1980. The risk of death following contracting the disease was about 30%, with higher rates among babies. Often those who survived had extensive scarring of their skin and some were left blind.
Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a type of severe skin reaction. Together with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), it forms a spectrum of disease, with SJS being less severe. Early symptoms of SJS include fever and flu-like symptoms. A few days later the skin begins to blister and peel forming painful raw areas. Mucous membranes, such as the mouth, are also typically involved. Complications include dehydration, sepsis, pneumonia, and multiple organ failure.
Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that typically affects the face. It results in redness, pimples, swelling, and small and superficial dilated blood vessels. Often the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved. A red enlarged nose may occur in severe disease, a condition known as rhinophyma.
Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is characterized by blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. It primarily affects areas of the skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back. The resulting appearance can lead to anxiety, reduced self-esteem and, in extreme cases, depression or thoughts of suicide.
Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps. They may also burn or sting. Often the patches of rash move around. Typically they last a few days and do not leave any long-lasting skin changes. Fewer than 5% of cases last for more than six weeks. The condition frequently recurs.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis, also known as seborrhoea, is a long-term skin disorder. Symptoms include red, scaly, greasy, itchy, and inflamed skin. Areas of the skin rich in oil-producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. It can result in social or self-esteem problems. In babies, when the scalp is primarily involved, it is called cradle cap. Dandruff is a milder form of the condition, without associated inflammation.
Erysipelas is an acute infection typically with a skin rash, usually on any of the legs and toes, face, arms, and fingers. It is an infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, usually caused by beta-hemolytic group A Streptococcus bacteria on scratches or otherwise infected areas. Erysipelas is more superficial than cellulitis, and is typically more raised and demarcated. The term is from Greek ἐρυσίπελας, meaning "red skin". In animals, erysipelas is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae can also infect humans, but in that case the infection is known as erysipeloid.
A mouth ulcer is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Mouth ulcers are very common, occurring in association with many diseases and by many different mechanisms, but usually there is no serious underlying cause.
A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. Keratin combines with oil to block the follicle. A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed by skin (whitehead), and occur with or without acne. The word "comedo" comes from the Latin "comedere", meaning "to eat up", and was historically used to describe parasitic worms; in modern medical terminology, it is used to suggest the worm-like appearance of the expressed material.
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), also known as treeman syndrome, is an extremely rare autosomal recessive hereditary skin disorder associated with a high risk of skin cancer. It is characterized by abnormal susceptibility to human papillomaviruses (HPVs) of the skin. The resulting uncontrolled HPV infections result in the growth of scaly macules and papules, particularly on the hands and feet. It is typically associated with HPV types 5 and 8, which are found in about 80% of the normal population as asymptomatic infections, although other types may also contribute.
Skin cancers are cancers that arise from the skin. They are due to the development of abnormal cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. There are three main types of skin cancers: basal-cell skin cancer (BCC), squamous-cell skin cancer (SCC) and melanoma. The first two, along with a number of less common skin cancers, are known as nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Basal-cell cancer grows slowly and can damage the tissue around it but is unlikely to spread to distant areas or result in death. It often appears as a painless raised area of skin, that may be shiny with small blood vessel running over it or may present as a raised area with an ulcer. Squamous-cell skin cancer is more likely to spread. It usually presents as a hard lump with a scaly top but may also form an ulcer. Melanomas are the most aggressive. Signs include a mole that has changed in size, shape, color, has irregular edges, has more than one color, is itchy or bleeds.
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a type of inflammation of the skin (dermatitis). It results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. Clear fluid may come from the affected areas, which often thicken over time. While the condition may occur at any age, it typically starts in childhood with changing severity over the years. In children under one year of age much of the body may be affected. As children get older, the back of the knees and front of the elbows are the most common areas affected. In adults the hands and feet are the most commonly affected areas. Scratching worsens symptoms and affected people have an increased risk of skin infections. Many people with atopic dermatitis develop hay fever or asthma.


95 Points - James Halliday "Parcels of fruit are separately fermented and taken to barrel for mlf and 6 months maturation before blending and returned to oak for a further 18 months maturation in French oak (30% new). Deep, bright colour; an ultra-powerful, full-bodied cabernet sauvignon in bold Barossa Valley style. Given the fresh, easy to drink now other wines from Hentley Farm, it shouldn't be hard to keep your hands off this for 5+++ years."
Parcels of fruit are separately fermented and taken to barrel for mlf and 6 months maturation before blending and returned to oak for a further 18 months maturation in French oak (30% new). Deep, bright colour; an ultra-powerful, full-bodied cabernet sauvignon in bold Barossa Valley style. Given the fresh, easy to drink now other wines from Hentley Farm, it shouldn't be hard to keep your hands off this for 5+++ years.


Tours operate from May to August daily at 17.00. Duration 3 hours. Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.
Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to ride and forfeit their right to do the tour, without refund. Participants will need to be fit enough for continuous biking for up to 3 hours.
Budapest's original and most renowned bike tour is an innovative, entertaining, easy and relaxing way to see most of the city's sights in a more intimate way along its grand roads and bike pathways. An excellent way to first get orientated with the city and its history before heading out on your own to explore.
This evening tour will take a relaxed and very flat route and cover more areas along the bank of the Danube River. Starting from the office you'll cruise along Andrassy Boulevard before taking in the magnificent St. Stephen's Basilica. After seeing the beautiful church and square and you ride to Liberty Square for a look at one of the last Soviet relics and then on to the Parliament.
From the riverbank you can enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage beautiful panorama over the Castle District: Matthias Church, Royal Palace and the Fisherman's Bastion where your guide will explain in detail the sights. Next you cross Margit Bridge over to the Buda side. Here you'll ride along the banks of the Danube taking in the Chain Bridge, Clark Adam Square, Elizabeth Bridge, Rudas Baths and the famous Gellert Hotel and Baths before crossing the Liberty Bridge back over to the Pest side to see the Grand Market Hall and Pest downtown before turning back onto Andrassy Boulevard and checking out the Opera House before finishing the tour.
During evening tour all of the sights will be seen at dusk and some will even be illuminated, giving great photo opportunities during the stops.


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I know there are a lot of gift ideas out there for people who travel. But how about this year, you get them something a little more practical. If you know a frequent traveler, you know that there are some things they value a little more than others. Check out my list below of the best gifts for travelers.
If you have a friend going on a big trip somewhere in the next year, it may be a good idea to get them the gift of language with Rosetta Stone. It is one thing to travel to a faraway land and experience the culture. It is an entirely different experience when you can actually speak the local language.
Rosetta Stone makes learning a new language pretty easy so that all you have to do is show up and learn, right from your computer or mobile phone. And they have 30 languages to choose from! You can get a 2-year subscription for a friend for only $6.49 a month!!
Click the link here to buy a subscription for a friend.
I'll admit I did not know much about Lonely Planet when I first discovered their top-ranked places to visit list book. But I LOVED it. ANd I am not even a huge traveler. I think they are the perfect books to own to look at all the places there are to travel when you are not traveling at the moment. I've used my books to plan my next big getaway.
Click here to check out their selection when you buy one for a friend.
I know what you're thinking. What the heck does a 23 and Me DNA kit has to do with travel? Lots, my friend, lots! There is a new travel trend brewing where people travel based on their heritage. They find their DNA and make their way back to their countries of origin to learn more about the culture of which they came really. It's a pretty cool idea! I even wrote an article on the subject here.
I actually purchased a few of these last year to give as gifts and not only were they enjoyed by the recipient, but they were enjoyed by the entire family as well when they got their results. Let them learn their heritage and make a trip of it!
Click here to get a 23&Me Kit as a gift.
Just because one travels, does not mean they don't like to jam out on from time to time. There is nothing like enjoying music in the space you're in, whether it be at home or traveling abroad. For this reason, a portable Bluetooth speaker just makes sense.
I like the JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker since it comes with a protective travel case. It's also waterproof and comes in many different colors to fit any personality(I personally LOVE the teal blue one). So pretty much, this Bluetooth speaker was made for traveling and being on the go.
Click here to get one for a friend this year.
Avid travelers know that little costs begin adding up. You buy a coffee here and a tea there, and the next thing you know you've spent way more on beverages in one trip then you spent all year. Smart travelers bring a stainless steel travel mug with them.
Stainless steel because it is durable enough to travel with them and it does a pretty good job at keeping a beverage hot or cold. I like the Contigo Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug since it keeps drinks warm for 7 hours and cold for up to 18 hours. And it is pretty sleek!
Click here to get this stainless steel travel cup for a friend this year.
For anyone who has ever been on a plane, you know how uncomfortable it can be to get a good night's rest on a flight. So why not make it a little more comfortable with this complete Plane Sleeping Kit. It comes with a travel pillow of course but also an eye mask and earplugs.
If they are someone who says they have trouble getting comfortable on a plane, this nifty kit should be able to help with that. This is a nice to have gift, but not one I would give on its own. Check out the next gift idea that may work as a bindle gift with this one.
Click here to get the Airplane Travel Kit.
There is a lot that goes into finding a great toiletry bag. It has to be compact, easy to travel with, easy to carry, and of course, have enough compartments to carry one's toiletries. If you can nail this for a frequent traveler as a gift, you will always be a favorite!
This Hanging Roll-Up Toiletry Kit is a good one since it has four decent size compartments. And is compact enough to roll up into a convenient box shape. And it even has handles that make it easy to carry and possible to hang it on a door hook if needed. As I mentioned about the gift before this one, I am not sure this would make for a gift on its own but could make a great bundle gift with the item above it!
Click here get the toiletry bag.
If you've ever been on a plane where people are talking loud around you, or a baby is crying, and all you wanted to do was sleep, you will understand why giving the gift of noise-canceling headphones is a winner. They should be wireless to make it easy to relax without having it get tangled in a bag and last long enough for even the furthest trip away.
The Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones batteries last for up to 35 hours and charges fast. It even has a built-in microphone so you can answer calls, without having to take them off. A great gift for the frequent traveler.
Click here to get the Noise-canceling headphones.
This one is great because water is one of those things that can get so expensive when you are traveling about. But who wants to deal with carrying a bulky water-bottle everywhere with you? That is why the collapsable water bottle is so nifty! The Kemier Collapsable Silicone Water Bottle is a fantastic design because it solves both of these problems. Not only do you have a water bottle on the go, but it can collapse into 1/5th of its size when you are not using it.
Since it is made of BPA-free silicone, it is also shatter-proof, so you don't have to worry about breaking it if it falls. It is leak-proof and can withstand a wide range of temperatures from boiling water to refrigerated drinks.
Click here to get this collapsible water bottle.
One of the most annoying things about being on the go is that you need to slow down to recharge your phone or laptop batteries. For your frequent travelers, battery life cannot be what holds them back from all the adventures there are out there. That is why having a portable charger is essential to the frequent traveler's list of items to have.
The Anker PowerCore 13000 is a powerful portable charger. It can charge an iPhone 8 almost five times, an iPhone X or Samsung Galaxy S8 3 times, or an iPad Air 2 once. And it even has high-speed charging. If you know someone who is always on the go, this baby is for them.
Click here to get this portable charging unit.
I'll admit, I was a little blown away when I realized there was such a thing as a travel yoga mat. But alas, they exist and they are perfect for the traveling yogi. While most yoga mats roll up to be transported, this one is so thin it can be easily folded for regular travel.
What I like about this mat is that its folding capabilities make it perfect to fit right into a suitcase without having to check a bulky yoga mat. Now your buddy can do their yoga routine, no matter where they happen to be.
Click here to get this travel yoga mat.
There you have it, 11 wonderful gift ideas for the travelers in your life. There are so many excellent gift choices out there and I am sure my list only touched the surface. I would love to hear some gift ideas from you too! What gift ideas did I miss? Please respond in the comments with some gift ideas you believe that would be great to give to a frequent traveler that did not make it to my list. I am all ears! Until next time, Have fun shopping for the traveler in your life!


The Red Tea Detox is a brand-new cleansing program that detoxifies the body and sheds pounds quickly and safely. It allows almost anyone to lose 14lbs in just 14 days. Based on more than a decade of research spanning over 500 medical studies as well as almost three years of real-world testing, this program has the results – and the science – to back it up. Liz Swann Miller, creator of The Red Tea Detox, is a six-time best-selling author with over 10 years of experience as a practicing Naturopath (ND). She discovered the unique recipe for this energizing tea, the foundation of the program, during her travels deep into the heart of Africa. And best of all, the ingredients are so common they can be found in virtually any store.


An interesting fact: if you call Stopwatch.GetTimestamp() before the first call of the Sum method, you improve Sum performance several times (works only with LegacyJIT-x86).
It turns out, that in ProgramA keeps data on the stack, ProgramB keeps data in FPU registers.
As you can see, we have two call sites for ProgramA and one call site for ProgramB.
The FP enregistration logic for the LegacyJIT-x86 uses the number of call sites as a factor in choosing to enregister or not to enregister floating point locals. Thus, we have different asm code for ProgramA and ProgramB.
A single call of Stopwatch.GetTimestamp() before the first call of the Sum method improved performance 3.5 times!
Sometimes, performance is tricky and benchmarking is super-tricky.
In general case, you can't just take a method without a context and start to discuss about its performance because method jitted code can depend on CLR state at the moment of the first method call. (However, in practice, this is a rare situation).
Your benchmark methods can affect each other (not only because of static constructors; e.g., self-tuned GC and interface method dispatching are important). Thus, it is a good practice to run each benchmark method in a separated process (default behaviour of BenchmarkDotNet) .
It is really easy to make a mistake in a handwritten benchmark. In the above example, a careless call of a Stopwatch method can spoil benchmark results.


As states and municipalities continue to actively engage federal immigration policy—some embracing it, and others resisting--Kendra Sena, Senior Staff Attorney for the law school's Government Law Center, looks to educate local policymakers to help them understand their choices.
"State and local lawmakers have a lot of discretion when it comes to immigration enforcement. And there are always implications when you react to federal policy," says Kendra. "What is at stake for your town? How do your decisions affect federal grant-making? Are you opening yourself up to legal liabilities? Are there limits in local laws or charters, or in the state or federal constitution? Even efforts to stay neutral involve complicated choices."
Her work seeks to help decision-makers at the state and local levels understand their options and the legal implications, particularly around today's fast-moving and volatile immigration issues. Working with a research assistant, Kendra is building a catalog of "explainers"—short policy papers designed to help policymakers and others understand the complex laws that apply to state and local governments' choices about immigration policy. Each explainer briefly reviews the law in a specific area, and provides links to further resources.
"Local governments have taken different approaches to immigrants in their communities. Some have adopted local legislation to limit local entanglement with federal immigration enforcement, sometimes known as 'sanctuary' policies. Others have considered deputizing their police force to act as immigration agents," says Kendra. "A number of states issue drivers' licenses to all drivers, including undocumented drivers. New York is not one of those states. But an increasing number of New York cities plan to issue municipal IDs to their undocumented residents. And each of these policy choices involves a look into state, local, and federal law."
Before joining the GLC, the Harvard Law graduate served in counsel's office in the N.Y. State Senate. "My role there was to analyze and explain proposed legislation pending before the Senate. We often had access to position papers from advocacy groups, but rarely a neutral explanation of the law," she said. "I hope these explainers will fill that gap."
The explainers align with the new GLC goals recently articulated by director Andy Ayers.
First, states and localities have to decide whether to contribute resources to federal immigration enforcement efforts. Second, they must decide whether to detain noncitizens at the request of federal authorities. Third, jurisdictions can limit the extent to which they share information about noncitizens with the federal government--although every jurisdiction, even "sanctuaries," shares significant amounts of information about noncitizens. Finally, states and localities may try to limit the extent to which immigration agents can physically access state-controlled properties, like jails and courthouses.


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Cohort Days for the remainder of Q2 and for Q3 (updated 1-11-2021)
Christopher Fray
Jan 11 2021 8:33 AM
As we prepare to transition to the Hybrid Learning Model on Monday, I wanted to share with you an updated calendar of Cohort Days for the remainder of Q2 and for Q3. Please note that the final day of Q2 will now be Friday, January 22nd. Laura will follow up with an email with the updated quarter and semester end dates.
As you know, we will not be administering mid-term exams so we will not run the four early release days. However, we will have two early release days to allow for professional development on Wednesday, January 20th and Thursday, January 21st. These dates will allow for one early release for Cohort A and one for Cohort B. We also have an early release day scheduled for Friday, February 12th for professional development. The Professional Development Committee will send out information about the plans which will focus on PDLP's and opportunities for department specific work.
Connecticut State Department of Education | Professional Support Series for Families
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News from the Hill | Snow Day (Thursday), and Changes to our Schedule. 12.16.2020
Dec 16 2020 9:27 PM
Snow Day and Changes to our Schedule
As a result of the traditional snow day, we have made the following changes to our day and color rotation prior to break:
Friday, December 18th: Gray Day/Even (Periods 2,4,6,8)
Monday, December 21st: Gray Day/Odd (Periods 1,3,5,7)
Tuesday, December 22nd: Red Day/Even (Periods 2,4,6,8)
Wednesday, December 23rd-Early Release: Red Day/Odd (Periods 1,3,5,7)
30 DL-Odd
1 DL-Even
2 DL-ALL
3 DL-Odd
11 DL-Even
14DL-Odd
16 DL-ALL
No School-Snow Day
24 No School
1 No School
No Midterm Exams
NWR7 will NOT have midterm exams this year. The days that were originally scheduled for midterms (January 15, 19, 20, 21) will now be instructional days for Semester One classes. We will share more information about the schedule for these days in the near future.
Additional Senior Portrait Dates
We have added two additional Senior Portrait dates in order to accommodate Seniors who have not made an appointment to have their picture taken for the yearbook. The additional dates are:
Monday, January 4th from 2:00-8:00 (Little Theater)
Tuesday, January 5th from 2:00-8:00 (Little Theater)
These are the final dates that we are able to offer and still be able to finalize our yearbook on time!
We ask that each student uses their unique Confirmation Code to schedule and confirm an appointment online.
Students MUST "confirm" their appointment date & time at www.prestigeportraits.com which is available to them 24/7 for their convenience.
If you have any questions, please contact Robin Wilson at rwilson@nwr7.org.
Senior Yearbook Deadlines
Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the transition to our Distance Learning Model, we have extended the deadline for seniors to submit their Senior blurbs and Senior Candids to January 15, 2021. Please submit these items through the Class of 2021 Google Classroom page. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Wilson at rwilson@nwr7.org.
School Pictures and Red Army Shirts
School pictures and Red Army shirts have been delivered to the school. If you would like these items before the holiday break, please email Denise Melanson (dmelanson@nwr7.org) or Donna Williams (dwilliams@nwr7.org) and come to the Main Entrance of the school next Monday, December 21st between 5:30-6:30 p.m. to pick them up. Otherwise, we will distribute these items to students when they return to school on Monday, January 11th.
Model UN News
Congratulations to all of our Model UN delegates on a job well-done at the CT World Affairs Model UN Conference. A special congratulations goes to Olivia Koch and Allison Guion for getting our first sponsored resolution passed! And, another first...Not only did we get our first Best Delegate Award at the CT World Affairs Council, but we won it on the prestigious Security Council. Emma Cameron and Natalie Williams did a fantastic job and will be remembered in the annals of Northwestern's Model UN Club. We are very proud of everyone. Thank you for representing Northwestern Regional High School in such a positive manner!
Class Ring Information
Please see the following video for information on class rings: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/ey9jlbx8r5
If you have any questions, please contact our Herff Jones representative, Michelle Kozak, at mkkozak@herffjones.com
FOOD SERVICES | School Closure Update, December 8th, 2020
Dec 8 2020 12:20 PM
School Closure Update
During school closures, Food Services has changed the days and times of distribution of meals. We still will provide one breakfast and one lunch per child per day at no charge. Sign up is not required and meals are available through a safe drive thru process.
Drive thru Remote Meal Pick Up will take place at Northwestern Regional 7 High School in the front bus loop, as follows:
Tuesday: Breakfast & Lunch meals for 3 days will be provided: 8:00 – 8:30 am & 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday: Breakfast & Lunch meals for 4 days will be provided: 8:00 – 8:30 am & 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Who qualifies for these meals? All children age 18 and under, including Pre-K students & toddlers, Full Remote Learners, students out of school due to temporary school shutdown.
Questions related to Free Meals may be directed to Becky Tyrrell, Food Service Director at EdAdvance at Tyrrell@EdAdvance.org or 860-567-0863 ext. 1148.
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Regional School District No. 7 is composed of four rural-suburban towns: Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford and Norfolk. The district, consisting of 157 square miles, is located twenty miles west of Hartford and has a population of approximately 12,700.
Northwestern Regional High School is a comprehensive public school which operated under a house plan. Opened in September, 1958, the school is accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The school campus of 42 acres includes two 9-12 Houses. Enrollment in grades 9-12 is currently 749. Ninety five percent of the professional staff have a masters degree or equivalent.The average class size in the academic program is 20. Students in grade ten in Connecticut public schools participate in a mastery test (Connecticut Academic Performance Test)developed by the State Department of Education.
PROGRAM & OFFERINGS
The school curriculum is both flexible and encompassing, offering numerous one-semester, as well as full-year courses at intriductory through advanced levels. The school operates on a fully rotating schedule which includes a 67 minute period for each class once every seven days, with the remaining periods being 43 minutes in duration. Classes meet five times weekly for thirty-six weeks per one credit course: 1/2 credit is given for a one-semester subject and a 1/4 credit for each year of physical education/health. Marking periods are every 9 weeks. Laboratory work is required in the college preparatory sciences as well as in German, French, and Spanish. The school also has an Agricultural Education Program.
NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
The staff at Northwestern Middle School is comprised of dedicated professionals, many with long tenure at the school. We are complimented by a high-quality student body that works hard to achieve in the classroom and are also known for their exceptional level of community service. We participate in programs that provide Turkey Baskets for families at Thanksgiving, Holiday Angels at Christmas, and support programs for our troops. Northwestern Middle School is dedicated to an outstanding academic and student activity program. Please stop in for one of our programs or call us with any questions you may have.
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If you have any questions or concerns with the content or accessibility of the site NWR7.com, please contact us at webmaster@nwr7.org. Thank you.

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Whether we want to be more conscious of our environmental impact, get ready more efficiently in the morning, reduce the amount of chemicals we put on our bodies, or simply wake up looking our best, we could all benefit from simplifying our beauty routines. According to The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the average American woman uses 12 personal care products a day, equaling an estimated 126 unique chemicals, many of which have been linked to certain cancers and reproductive problems.
A few simple dietary changes don't need to take any extra time out of your day, and after a while you may realize that you don't need to rely on quite as many beauty routines anymore.
Were you ever told as a kid that if you ate too many carrots you would turn orange? The truth is, the carotenes in brightly colored fruits and vegetables like carrots can increase the carotenoid content of your skin, giving it a pleasing yellow-orange glow. By including carotene rich foods like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, red peppers and cantaloupe in your diet, you'll be able to maintain that sun-kissed look all year long.
Many people use nail polish to cover up unsightly nails, or opt for false nails when natural nails are brittle and break easily. Instead, try drinking water and eating protein regularly, which will help keep nail beds hydrated and will produce strong nail plates. A diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables will provide the vitamins and minerals necessary to prevent ridges and spots. For extra nail (and hair) strengthening, consume biotin-rich foods like almonds, tomatoes, beans cauliflower, eggs, lentils, peanuts and salmon.
While a fabulous night out may call for a bold lipstick, you can get away with a natural, healthy pink lip on a daily basis. Unfortunately, stress and adrenal exhaustion can drain the color from lips, leaving them pale. To help lips retain their natural color, eat a balanced diet that includes protein, non-starchy fruits and vegetables, essential fats, and don't be afraid to add a little mineral salt to your meals. To boost the pink factor, consume carotene rich foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, red peppers, and cantaloupe.
Many of us know about the foods that can stain your teeth like coffee, soft drinks, food coloring, red wine and dark teas, but there are actually some foods that can help whiten teeth. Crunchy, raw vegetables can whiten teeth due to their abrasive scrubbing when you chew. A 2013 study by the University of Grenada found that malic acid can increase saliva production, which helps protect tooth enamel and remove stains. For whiter teeth, eat foods high in malic acid like apples, grapes, pears, and tomatoes.
Once you've ruled out lack of sleep and nasal congestion as potential causes of dark circles, look to vitamins A, C, E and K to support healthy skin under the eye. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables like strawberries, broccoli, beets, and grapes can defend against free radical damage, while foods like legumes, nuts, seeds, and herbs can help maintain skin elasticity and strengthen capillary walls to prevent blood leakage. Sometimes, the cause of dark circles lies more in what you are eating rather than what you're missing from your diet. Under-eye circles can be a sign of an underlying food sensitivity or sensitivity to a chemical in your home or workplace. If this is the case, seek out a professional that can test you for sensitivities or try an elimination diet.


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Q: A random step in the $2D$ plane Suppose we start in the Cartesian plane with coordinates $(x, y)$ such that $x^2 + y^2 < 1$ (lies in the unit circle). There are $2$ variations to my question:

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*A step is defined as picking a random direction (not necessarily cardinal) and moving exactly $1$ unit in said direction. For example, if we were to start at $(1, 0)$, an example of where we might end up after a step is $(1, -1)$.

*Define a step the same way as aforementioned except the length of the step is a random number from $0$ to $1$.

What is the expected absolute distance from the origin after performing a step given a starting position as defined at the top?
I've read this SE thread, and I suppose it was pretty interesting and insightful (even though I understood nothing). Is it somehow related to my question?

A: In the linked question I said

if there are $d$ dimensions then the expected absolute distance from the origin after $N$ steps becomes close to  $$\sqrt{\dfrac{2N}{d}} \dfrac{\Gamma(\frac{d+1}{2})}{\Gamma(\frac{d}{2})}$$ where $\Gamma$ is the Gamma function.

Here you have $d=2$ so this becomes close to $\frac12\sqrt{N \pi}$.
As a simulation example using R with $100$ steps of length $1$ in a uniformly distributed random direction, we might expect a result close to $\frac12\sqrt{100 \pi} \approx 8.862$ and indeed we see that:
set.seed(2022)
absdist <- function(steps){
  r <- 1
  theta <- runif(steps, 0, 2*pi)
  X <- sum(r * cos(theta))
  Y <- sum(r * sin(theta))
  sqrt(X^2 + Y^2)
  }
sims <- replicate(10^6, absdist(100))
mean(sims)
# 8.869194

If the step length is instead uniformly distributed on $[0,1]$ then you need to multiply that expected absolute distance by $\sqrt{\mathbb E[R^2]}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\approx 0.57735$.

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Can Pere Trilla és una casa d'Almoster (Baix Camp) protegida com a Bé Cultural d'Interès Local.

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Edifici de planta rectangular, situat entre mitgeres al carrer Major. Es tracta d'una construcció de tres altures, molt austera. Presenta la façana arrebossada, amb alguns despreniments i desperfectes. Destaca el portal d'accés i el balcó amb volada de pedra i barana metàl·lica.

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Олекса́ндр Васи́льович Василенко (1994—2014) — солдат Збройних сил України, учасник російсько-української війни.

З життєпису
Народився 1994 року в Ігнатполі Овруцького району. Закінчив Ігнатпільську ЗОШ.

У квітні 2013 року пішов на військову службу за контрактом. Гранатометник, 95-а окрема аеромобільна бригада.

27 липня 2014-го загинув у бою під Торезом. 30 липня похований в Ігнатполі.

Без Олександра лишились батьки і сестра.

Вшанування пам'яті
 На фасаді школи, в якій він вчився, встановлено пам'ятну дошку.
 Одна з вулиць села названа на честь Олександра Василенка.

Нагороди
За особисту мужність і героїзм, виявлені у захисті державного суверенітету та територіальної цілісності України, вірність військовій присязі нагороджений
 орденом «За мужність III ступеня» (14.11.2014) (посмертно)

Джерела
 Указ № 873/2014
 Василенко Олександр Васильович
 Президент нагородив посмертно 19-річного десантника житомирської бригади
 Український Меморіал

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By Stuart James
Thriller | Psychological Thriller
⭐A 2020 Top Rated Read⭐
I thought Stranded by Stuart James was an excellent book and have no hesitation placing it among of my top reads of 2020.
Ben, his wife Laura and daughter Milly are looking forward to their holiday in Barcelona. Excited, they set off for the airport. En route there's a man standing in the road who tells them they need to divert due to a fallen tree. He points them in the right direction.
Farther along they come across a coach obstructing the road. Ben pulls over to investigate. To his utter horror he finds the passengers tightly gagged and tied to their seats with thick rope. Suddenly a mobile phone rings. The caller tells Ben if he contacts the police the passengers will die. The game has just begun. . .
Stranded was an unputdownable read. The suspense was intense and each tension-filled page had me gripped. With a highly original plot and some fantastic twist and turns, it was excellent. Dark and scary throughout with an ending I didn't see coming, it was thought-provoking and intelligently written. I quite simply loved it!
My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Bloodhound Books (12th Oct 2020)
What could be more innocent than going on a family holiday?
As a family drive along a quiet country lane on their way to the airport, they meet a stranger standing alone in the middle of the road.
Steering them along another path, he tells the driver, Ben, that a tree has fallen and there's no way through.
But as they make their way along the diverted route, they come across a coach blocking the road.
Getting out of the car Ben goes to investigate and is horrified to find the passengers tied to their seats.
Then a discarded phone starts to ring…
If Ben calls the police, everyone on board will die.
Let the horrific game begin…
"I've always been creative and loved writing. For over 20 years I fronted my own band singing, playing guitar and the tin whistle as well as writing my own songs.
I gave this up when my kids came along - far too exhausting - but more recently I decided to dive back into my passion for writing and love of all things scary to pen my first novel.
I self published my first thriller, The House On Rectory Lane in 2018 and received great reviews on Goodreads and Amazon.
To my great delight, it was shortlisted for Thriller of the Year 2018 on the Facebook group, "The Fiction Cafe" ending up in second place as voted by the members.
I'm 45 years old, have been happily married to my gorgeous wife (she'll read this y'know:) for 20 years and have two gloriously challenging teenage children. I also love reading, keeping fit and I am a keen amateur magician."
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Welfare fraud is investigated and prosecuted as theft, and can result in serious fines and jail time.
Remember the "welfare queen" whom Ronald Reagan described during his first presidential campaign as driving around in a Cadillac, living large? That particular woman was convicted of welfare fraud, but the symbol of the "welfare queen" led to a major overhaul of the welfare system in the U.S. that greatly reduced the benefits system. Although welfare fraud is not nearly as pervasive as Reagan and other welfare-reform advocates claimed, it does happen and the repercussions can be serious.
"Welfare" is a term used to describe public relief or benefits paid to individuals who show need based on their financial status, age, disability, or other infirmity. Welfare also includes the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP"), which some refer to as food stamps, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children ("AFDC"). Payments for welfare come out of the public coffers funded by tax revenues. The federal welfare programs are administered by the states.
Anyone who lies about their need or entitlement to welfare is engaging in welfare fraud. The lies may concern the person's financial need, earnings, marital status, or living situation. And, welfare fraud can include not disclosing certain information, such as a change in circumstances that would affect a person's entitlement to receive aid.
Some of the welfare statutes themselves make it a crime to engage in fraud to obtain benefits. They impose penalties upon those convicted of violating the provisions.
Welfare fraud may also be punished under a state's general larceny, theft, forgery, or perjury statutes.
Theft is not limited to snatching a pile of money out of a till. A person who receives money through false pretenses may be convicted of theft under state criminal law. This includes a welfare applicant who lies on an application in order to get welfare.
Welfare applications require that applicants sign an oath that the information provided in the application is true to the best of their knowledge. If a person has made a false statement or knowingly provided inaccurate information on the application in order to support his or her chances of getting welfare and then signed the application as true and correct, that person has committed perjury.
Some jurisdictions are particularly zealous in their efforts to uncover and punish welfare fraud. San Diego County in California, for example, "deputizes" welfare department personnel as employees of the prosecutor's office. These investigators then make unannounced "visits" at the homes of welfare applicants. Under the program, the investigators can walk through the house and even look in closets, trash cans, and other receptacles (presumably for signs of drug use or the presence of an unreported adult). The department rejects the application of any applicant who refuses to submit to this search. The investigators forward evidence of violations to the prosecutor for criminal investigation.
In the case of the woman who failed to inform the welfare department that her husband had returned home, the court rejected her offer of repayment of the welfare she received after his return as a defense to the charge of welfare fraud. In effect, the court said that a thief who offers to give back the money she stole is still guilty of the original theft.
What Are The Penalties For Welfare Fraud?
State welfare statutes and general criminal statutes (such as theft) impose penalties for conviction of welfare fraud that range from repayment of the monies fraudulently received to years in prison and hefty fines. For example, the "welfare queen" that then-candidate Reagan referred to received a prison sentence of two to six years.
If you have been accused of welfare fraud, or if you have questions about welfare fraud, see an experienced criminal defense lawyer in your area. Welfare fraud is a serious crime and carries significant penalties, including possible prison time.


Deaf Unity of Wisconsin - New Executive Director Announced!
Deaf Unity Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of Ms. Jenny Buechner as the new Executive Director for Deaf Unity, Inc., effective January 23, 2017.
Ms. Buechner, a Wisconsin native, was born deaf and graduated from Gallaudet University in 2002, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. She has previously held positions in the telephone relay service industry in customer services, marketing and project management.
Ms. Buechner will endeavor to enhance the visibility and awareness within the state, expand programs and services, and work to build sustainable funding for the organization.
Ms. Buechner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position, as she is involved in a number of state and national organizations. She served as a board member of Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD) from 2008-2013; is currently the Board Secretary for the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and has served as NAD Region II representative for two and a half years. Ms. Buechner has also served as Deaf Unity's Board President since joining the board in January 2015.


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Home	Business	Seven tips for supporting employee wellbeing during the return to work
Seven tips for supporting employee wellbeing during the return to work
by jcp October 25, 2021
By: Liz Forte, Health and Wellness Director at Eurest and 14forty.
How can businesses support their people to have a healthy and productive return to work? Much of the population is excited about returning to normality, not least employers. However, Mental Health UK has warned about the prevalence of anxiety as lockdown eases, reminding us that this is a natural emotional response that anyone can experience.
The statistics on employee wellbeing during Covid-19 are a call to action for any employer. Mental Health UK found that 62% of the population has felt anxious or worried during this time, while almost 59% of working women said they feel more prone to extreme levels of stress compared to a year ago (and 44% said their employer had no plan in place to protect them from burnout.)
Here are seven tips to support employee wellbeing that will aid any employer looking forward to welcoming back their staff:
Embrace the hybrid office
Think of 2021 as an opportunity to reimagine the office as a cultural and social space. Hybrid working offers huge potential to inspire colleagues to work together, reconnect and spark creativity, allowing employees to ease back into office life.
Promote regular breaks
Breaks have clear mental health benefits. One report found that 82% of workers feel coffee breaks at work help them to relieve stress, while 67% feel more productive after a coffee break.[1]Employees may not have the confidence to ask for a break when they need one, so be vocal in your support for them.
Create comfortable and attractive spaces
The hybrid office will have fewer desks than it did a year ago. Put extra space to use by gearing it toward wellbeing and socialisation – according to a survey of nearly 14,000 European workers, commissioned by Eurest, having a workplace restaurant is considered the third most important workplace benefit. Think about the physical design and layout of the office and how this might be adapted with creative, collaborative break-out spaces.
Understand anxieties
Anxieties around hygiene may still be present, even if employees are vaccinated. Clearly communicate your cleaning protocols, and ensure you are up to speed on the latest guidelines and innovations. Having visible cleaning teams, rather than them visiting the building out-of-hours, will help employees feel at ease.
Consider how shared spaces are used
Simple processes such as planning a meeting now require more thought, so consider how spaces such as meeting rooms will be used and set up protocols so that everyone feels they can safely collaborate. Think about the flow of people through rooms, which are used the most, and which business activities can be rerouted to another space.
Offer nutritious and wholesome food
Behavioural psychology teaches us that when healthier options are readily available, we are more likely to build the habit of eating a balanced diet. Having fresh, wholesome food on offer at work as a 'nudge' means people are far more likely to make choices that benefit their health. Don't forget the value of tasty comfort food when it comes to boosting mental wellbeing, either! Offering more indulgent dishes toward the end of the week means employees can opt-in to treating themselves.
Support your employees' lifestyles
Providing benefits that help people relieve stress and enjoy life outside of work will improve their performance and wellbeing when they are back at their desks. For instance, you can use a service provider to facilitate at-home meal deliveries or enriching experiences like classes that offer the chance to try a new hobby.
A final word of advice
An extra tip comes from the organisational psychology department of Birkbeck, University of London. It is useful to think about our basic psychological needs in terms of the three "ABCs" – autonomy, belonging and competence:
A: Autonomy refers to our freedom, influence and control, and workers may feel the pandemic has impacted theirs negatively. Employers can help promote a sense of autonomy at work by being open to breaks and hybrid ways of working.
B: For belonging, the researchers state it's important to receive both emotional and informational support – so use the tips above to create a workplace where people can build those supportive relationships, feel understood, and be informed about everything from cleaning protocols to nutrition.
C: Competence refers to that positive feeling of being able to accomplish things. Employers should support personal development both inside and out of work, being enthusiastic about enriching life choices and goals. The seven tips are a great first step for employers that want to support employees with their new hobbies or exercise regimes.
For more information about Eurest and how it fuels the nation's workforce, please visit https://www.eurest.co.uk/
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By ECS Webmaster on April 4, 2017 in News
The Spring 2017 newsletter from Scotland is now available. Some of this issue's features include: More information on the Gathering this August. Haggis may finally be making its way to the USA! The Scott-Elliot Feud over (you guessed it… stolen sheep!) Charles Loring Elliott – Portrait Painter Queen Mary's Ride And more…. To read this […]
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By ECS Webmaster on October 10, 2016 in News
The itinerary for the 2017 Elliot Clan Gathering is now available. Ticket ordering information has also been posted and provides you with the option of online ordering or print-and-mail ordering. 2017 Gathering details.
By ECS Webmaster on October 9, 2016 in News
The Autumn 2016 newsletter from Scotland is now available. Some of this issue's features include: The Researcher's Story… Charles Elliott and Eling Venn Liddesdale – an Arena of Ancient Warfare The Yarrae Midges And more…. To read this issue in detail or access back issues, visit the online newsletters.
By ECS Webmaster on May 17, 2016 in News
The Spring 2016 newsletter from Scotland is now available. Some of this issue's features include: The Border Family History Society The King's Own Scottish Borderers Regiment Family Tree DNA Project And more…. To read this issue in detail or access back issues, visit the online newsletters.
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By ECS Webmaster on April 26, 2016 in News
Prints of a handcrafted map of the Border Reiver families are now available through www.borderart.com. A copy was recently delivered to the Clan museum in Newcastleton, Scotland for people in the area to view. The name "Elliot" is prominently featured on the map.
By ECS Webmaster on September 15, 2015 in News
The Autumn 2015 newsletter from Scotland is now available. Some of this issue's features include: Elliot Variants – the latest findings from our Clan Historian Russell Eliott & Pitcairn Island The Very Model of a Modern Mansion House Conan Doyle's Selkirk Story Making History – the first father and daughter flight crew And more…. To read […]
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Stay in touch with what's happening in Elliot clan lands! Watch the news and views from the south of Scotland. ITV Border's 'Border Life' programme covers all the interesting stories from the Scottish borderlands. Watch the Elliot Clan chief Margaret Eliott of Redheugh challenging the English to make marmalade. Discover the Scottish connection at the Battle […]
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The Spring 2015 newsletter from Scotland is now available. Some of this issue's features include: The Crew of the HMS Victory at Trafalgar The first ever Scotland-England football match? The Central Florida Highland Games And more…. To read this issue in detail or access back issues, visit the online newsletters.
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By ECS Webmaster on March 1, 2014 in News
The Spring 2014 newsletter from Scotland is now available. Some of this issue's features include: The Breton Story – Part II Minto House From the Air The Battle of Rattlin' Roarin' Willie Gibraltar Connections And more…. To read this issue in detail or access back issues, visit the online newsletters.


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Mesopontonia monodactylus is a species of shrimp in the family Palaemonidae that was first described in 1991.

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Palaemonoidea
Crustaceans of the Pacific Ocean
Crustaceans described in 1991
Taxa named by Alexander James Bruce


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Scarlett Johansson Picks A Victim In 'Under The Skin' Clip
Posted March 13th, 2014 by Ben Silverio
On the weekend of April 4th, Scarlett Johansson is slated to take on enemies at the side of fellow Avenger Steve Rogers in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', but she is also looking to target the males of the human race in 'Under The Skin'. In Jonathan Glazer's first film in over a decade, the Black Widow actress stars as an alien disguised as a sultry woman named Laura who roams the Scottish countryside using her sexuality to study and send home specimens to her home world. While a very creepy trailer for the film that has long been in limbo has dropped last month, we didn't really get a good idea about what to expect from the movie after watching it. But now, we have a brand new clip to see the sexy siren in action.
Earlier this week, a minute long clip was released that finds Johansson on the prowl as she flirts with an unsuspecting guy before presumably taking him back to a flat. You can check out the video below, followed by the synopsis of the story:
'Under the Skin' is based on the novel by Michel Faber and features Johansson as an alien on earth, disguised as the perfect aesthetic form of a mesmerizing woman. She scours remote highways and desolate scenery looking to use her greatest weapon to snare human prey — her voracious sexuality. She is deadly efficient, but over time becomes drawn to and changed by the complexity of life on earth. With this new found humanity and weakening alien resolve, she finds herself on a collision course with her own kind. Taking her point of view throughout, the film presents a unique look at our world through alien eyes.
What do you think of the latest clip from 'Under The Skin'? While it will be only be a limited release on April 4th, do you plan on checking out Scarlett Johansson's less mainstream project if it's playing in your town? Let us know in the comment section.
'Under The Skin' starring Scarlett Johansson opens on April 4, 2014.
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Home	Featured News	Renowned Donald Ross design becomes McConnell Golf's seventh course in Carolinas
Renowned Donald Ross design becomes McConnell Golf's seventh course in Carolinas
by TG_Admin01 February 2, 2011
McConnell Golf, LLC has announced the purchase of its seventh premier golf club in the Carolinas, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., a renowned Donald Ross design and site of PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship.
Sedgefield CC's membership debated the possible sale throughout most of 2010, and after considering all options decided that the sale to McConnell was in the best interest of the legendary club, reaching its final decision with a vote in December 2010. Sedgefield CC has been a member-owned, private club since its founding in 1925.
Sedgefield CC is home of the Wyndham Championship, the Piedmont Triad's annual PGA TOUR event, which began in 1938 as the Greater Greensboro Open (GGO). Sam Snead won the inaugural tournament and would go on to capture the GGO eight times. From1938 to1961, Sedgefield was the alternate site of the GGO with Starmount Forest Country Club, and Sedgefield hosted the GGO for 16 consecutive years through 1976. The tournament moved to Forest Oaks Country Club in 1977.
In 2007, Sedgefield made more than $3 million in course improvements to restore the Ross-designed course to its original specifications with tweaks to accommodate modern golf technology. Noted Donald Ross course restoration architect Kris Spence led the restoration, and the Wyndham returned home to Sedgefield prior to the 2008 tournament.
Wyndham Championship tournament director Mark Brazil hailed McConnell Golf's purchase of Sedgefield as a positive move. Brazil knows McConnell Golf has a history of upgrading its previous six clubs.
"We are very happy for the Sedgefield membership and McConnell Golf because this purchase is very positive," Brazil said. "We know John McConnell and his track record is impressive, so we understand the significance of this transaction, how it will affect the Wyndham Championship's host course, and what it means for the future of the club and the tournament.
"If history is any indication, John will make significant enhancements at Sedgefield which will upgrade what is already a beautiful club," Brazil said. "This transaction is fantastic for all parties, which is why we have been in favor of it since the time we first heard it was being considered. We look forward to working with our new partners at McConnell Golf."
Along with adding another Donald Ross-designed classic to McConnell Golf stable of premier offerings, the Sedgefield CC acquisition strategically complements McConnell Golf's existing portfolio of golf properties and will receive the same superior level of restoration and enhancements dedicated to all McConnell Golf clubs.
McConnell Golf's purchase of The Reserve in Pawleys Island, S.C., in spring 2010 brought Greg Norman's name to an already impressive ensemble of golf course architects at the other McConnell Golf clubs: Ross, Tom Fazio, Pete Dye and Arnold Palmer.
McConnell Golf offers its country club members an unusual deal: Those who pay an initiation fee at one course gain access to all seven. With full golfing privileges at all McConnell Golf properties , members enjoy the benefits of playing a selection of top-ranked courses all maintained to the same high standards associated with any McConnell Golf Club.
McConnell Golf is an organization dedicated to delivering quality golf and amenities to its members. Owning strategically located courses throughout the Carolinas is a big part of the overall plan that brings exceptional value to its now 1,500-plus membership. "The Greensboro Triad area of North Carolina is a fertile market," said John McConnell, CEO and President of McConnell Golf. "We can now deliver our multiple-club experience to golfers in this region. We believe owning two courses in Greensboro — one on the north end of the city and one on the south side — offers our members better value."
About McConnell Golf
Founded in 2003, McConnell Golf (www.mcconnellgolf.com) promotes pure golf for the true golfer. A privately held company offering unlimited access to world-class facilities and golf courses designed by legends Donald Ross, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman, McConnell Golf provides members a quality golf experience at any of its seven award-winning courses: Raleigh Country Club in Raleigh, N.C.; Cardinal Golf & Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.; Treyburn Country Club in Durham, N.C.; Old North State in New London N.C.; Musgrove Mill Golf Club in Clinton, S.C.; The Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C.; and Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. The clubs are maintained and serviced to the highest standards, with an emphasis on true golf and absolute quality. McConnell Golf offers individual club memberships, as well as innovative corporate, national and international memberships delivering unmatched access to the top golf courses in the Carolinas.
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Every Sunday when we attend church and when we confess the articles of our Christian faith we say: I believe in the holy catholic church: "The communion of saints". (The word catholic comes from the Greek katholikos which simply means "general" or "universal" and is not applicable to the Roman Catholic Church only). The church in which we believe is the Christian church as a whole - that is the only true church.
But we find many different churches in the world. In each of those churches we find true believers and people who call themselves Christians but whom we call nominal Christians. That means that though they are called Christians, their hearts really do not belong to the Lord. But the true Christians in those churches are also members of the holy catholic (general) church, although they are members of the church they like or were born in. They will be present at the end of time when believers from every race, tribe, nation and language, from every generation will stand before the throne of Jesus as an enormous crowd (read Revelation 7:9-10).
No church, either Roman Catholic, Anglican, Wesleyan, Dutch Reformed or any other, can say: We are the only true church - all you others are lost. No, there is only one Christian church. All the churches that believe in the Bible as the Word of God, and preach the message of it correctly; that serve the sacraments (baptism and holy communion) properly; that have a proper discipline to guard the holiness of the congregation, can count as members the true believers who belong to the general Christian church - the church which had its beginning on the day of Pentecost.
1. Do they love and obey the Lord Jesus here?
2. Do I feel at home with their way of worship?
3. Do they really care for one another?
4. Do they accept the authority of the whole Bible?
5. Do they try to live holy lives, or is sin tolerated?
These questions will help you to find the right church for you and your family.


Népszabadság (Hungarian: [ˈneːpsɒbɒtt͡ʃaːɡ]; means "Liberty of the People") was a major left-leaning Hungarian newspaper.
Népszabadság was founded on 2 November 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution as successor of Szabad Nép (meaning Free People in English) which was established in 1942 as the central organ of the dissolved Hungarian Working People's Party. Népszabadság was also the organ of the party.
At the beginning of the 1990s, following the collapse of the communist regime, the paper was privatized and the owners became Bertelsmann AG Germany (50%), the Free Press Foundation (Szabad Sajtó Alapítvány in Hungarian), a foundation of the Socialist Party (MSZP) (26%), the First Hungarian Investment Fund (16.8%), and the Editorial Staff Association (6%). In 2005, the paper was acquired by Ringier; in 2014, after the Hungarian Competition Authority prevented the merger of Ringier and Axel Springer partly because of their ownership of Népszabadság, it was sold to Vienna Capital Partners, which created a subsidy, Mediaworks Hungary Zrt., for its Hungarian media interests. MSZP sold its shares to Mediaworks in 2015.
The paper was published in broadsheet format and had its main office in Budapest. In 2004, the newspaper secured sufficient funds to build an entirely new, high-capacity, full-color printing facility for its own exclusive use, which was unusual for the Hungarian press. The expanded use of color was meant as a means to help Népszabadság's competitive position among daily newspapers. It had more copies circulated than all of its Hungarian competitors combined, although circulation was already in the process of decline (see below).
The paper was close to the MSZP and Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) parties and its editorials often supported, though frequently also criticized, the socialist-liberal government. Its international agenda was usually supportive of the EU's and the USA's policies, though rare criticism included U.S. President George W. Bush's "democracy export" initiative. Népszabadság followed the USA in calling certain countries rogue states or part of the axis of evil and is somewhat critical of Arab countries, both on political and human rights grounds.
Marcell Murányi was appointed as editor-in-chief in July 2014. He resigned in May 2015 after being charged with a fatal hit and run, and was replaced in August by his brother András Murányi. Murányi Marcell was eventually sentenced to a jail term suspended for two years; he continued to serve as an advisor for the Népszabadság.
The paper was suddenly closed by its owner Mediaworks on 8 October 2016. The journalists were preparing for a move to a new headquarters; on Friday they vacated their old office and were still planning a Sunday opening party in the new office; on Saturday they were told they were all suspended and not allowed to enter the building. Publication ceased and its website was disconnected. The departure of former Mediaworks CEO Balázs Rónai was announced on the same day. Mediaworks announced that the closure was a business decision due to the paper suffering losses. The liquidation of the paper was performed by acting CEO Viktor Katona, who himself resigned (claiming health reasons) on the following Monday, making it impossible for the journalists to negotiate with anyone in charge.
The closure was considered by the political left to be the work of governing party Fidesz acting behind the scenes. Alleged meetings between prime minister Viktor Orbán and Mediaworks owner Heinrich Pecina over the transfer of Népszabadság were reported as early as June. Contrary to the owner's assertion of unprofitability, portal 'The Budapest Beacon' commented that after the previous losses, the paper turned a profit of HUF 130 million (USD 480,000) in 2015, but does not provide any source or proof for this information. Heinrich Pecina, the owner of the Mediaworks Hungary Zrt said that the decision was based merely on a financial basis: in the last few years the Népszabadság had a 5 billion Forints loss in total. He also added that he had offered to sell the Népszabadság to the Hungarian Socialist Party, but this later "had no courage to buy it".
Népszabadság had the largest circulation in Hungary until 2002 when it was overtaken by Blikk, a tabloid newspaper and Metropol, a free newspaper. The circulation of Népszabadság then declined and the number of readers fell significantly in the period between 2005 and 2010. Even so, it had the highest circulation amongst political dailies (the next largest, Magyar Nemzet, had a circulation of 17,390 in the second quarter of 2016).
In 2003, Népszabadság was subject to a high-profile scandal after the paper published a letter on the front page purportedly from Edward Teller. The letter, later proved to be a fake, appeared in Népszabadság shortly after the death of the Hungarian-born physicist and known Fidesz-sympathiser Teller, claiming to express dissatisfaction with antisemitism and anti-US sentiments in the party. The letter turned out to be written by the retired journalist László Zeley, Teller's Hungarian editor, who tried but failed to convince Teller to sign it. Népszabadság published the letter without verifying its authenticity, and had to retract it the following day, prompting an ethical reprimand from MÚOSZ (Association of Hungarian Journalists). The editor-in-chief resigned following the affair, and got elected to the head of the Ethical Committee of the MÚOSZ between 2004 and 2011.
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Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) announces the acquisition of Business Travel Market (BTM), the annual corporate travel conference and exhibition held at London's ExCeL, for an undisclosed sum.
Launched in 2009 by Paul Robin, BTM was the first event serving the corporate travel sector to successfully accommodate fully hosted key buyers from all over Europe. The event has doubled in size since the first show, and has enjoyed consistent support through key players in the business travel industry.
The Business Travel Market will sit within the global portfolio of meetings industry shows led by Craig Moyes, Group Exhibition Director. BTM's Hosted Buyer and pre-scheduled appointment system matches the business model for the current portfolio of business events run by RTE for the meetings, events and incentives industry including AIME (Australia), AIBTM (USA), CIBTM (China) EIBTM (Spain), GIBTM (Abu Dhabi) which annually attract over 5,000 suppliers from 100 countries and 17,000 meeting planners with over 100,000 pre-scheduled appointments.
Robin, and the team will continue to run the event, and will be located within the Reed Travel Exhibitions headquarters in Richmond, England. The 4th Business Travel Market takes place on 13-14 June 2012 at London's ExCeL.
To find out all the latest news and information whilst in London. City.Mobi has launched its new guide to the city.
Moving into its 4th year in 2012, Business Travel Market is the only event in Europe that offers a fully hosted buyer programme to corporate travel buyers spending over €300,000 per annum on behalf of their organisations.


Every accused found guilty by a judge or jury has the absolute right to an appeal to a higher court. This is guaranteed to every person convicted and sentenced, but does not (unless specifically preserved) apply to a case involving the entry of a guilty plea.
A direct appeal in the state and federal courts is to a three-judge panel. In Kentucky, appeals are taken from the circuit court of the county of conviction to the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and in certain cases, such as murder, are taken directly to the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort. In all federal cases, a direct appeal is taken from the federal district court (federal trial court) to the Circuit Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over the state in which the federal district court resides. Appeals from the federal trial court in Louisville, called the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, are taken to the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In the state-court system, an appeal is taken by the filing of a single-page document titled "Notice of Appeal" in the county circuit court of conviction. This must be done within thirty days of entry of final judgment. If not timely filed, an appeal can be considered waived. The preparation and filing of an appeal should be done by an attorney. Similarly, in the federal courts, the filing of the Notice of Appeal has a strict time-limit for entry or waiver is risked. Federal appeals must be filed by the entry of a Notice of Appeal, in generally the same manner as in the state court, but the Notice of Appeal must be filed in federal cases within ten (10) days of the entry of the final judgment.
Typical grounds for appeal include the trial court's denial of any and all pretrial motions presented in the trial court, review of the fairness in the jury selection process, error in evidence rulings by the trial court judge, a challenge to the guilty verdict in which the sufficiency of the evidence is questioned, prosecutorial abuse or unfairness by the trial judge in rulings throughout presentation of the evidence before the jury. Also, in addition to appealing court rulings or seeking review of the evidence and the conduct of the prosecutor and judge, an individual can appeal the reasonableness and even the legality of the sentence imposed. Excessive punishment can be raised on appeal. The presentation of these, as well as other grounds, generally requires the preservation of issues on appeal. This highly complex process of appealing a conviction and sentence requires the knowledge, experience and skill gained by an experienced appellate attorney who regularly practices in the appellate courts.
David Mejia has over thirty years of experience prosecuting direct appeals in the state courts of Kentucky and Illinois and federal appeals courts for the 6th, 7th and 10th Circuit Courts. Through the years, for example, he gained reversals in four cases where his clients were convicted of first degree murder. Most recently, he has gained the reversal of a client's conviction and natural life-sentence in the Kentucky Supreme Court.


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Includes all those who employ others unless specifically excluded, and if the employer is insured, the term shall include the insurer.
1. A contractor or a sub-contractor is deemed an employer under the Act, and is responsible for covering their employees.
2. Independent contractors – an individual that performs work for a "contracting" entity in exchange for remuneration, but who is not an employee of the contracting entity.
a. Can elect coverage, or be covered by the contracting entity.
3. General contractor must obtain a certificate of valid insurance from independent contractor or sub-contractor, which must remain valid through date of any work injury. If general contractor fails to do so, the employees of the subcontractor will be covered by the general contractor for workers compensation purposes.
1. Employee injured in course and scope of employment cannot file suit against the employer, or co-worker, in civil court for damages. Workers Compensation is the sole remedy.
2 If the employer is not covered, then employee can pursue civil remedies for damages.
Employees are entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits for injuries arising out of and sustained in the course of employment that occur in the State of Delaware.
4. The employee is working under a contract of hire made in Delaware for employment outside the United States and Canada.
3. Occupational Disease Claims - 1 year from date of knowledge of work related cause, or through exercise of reasonable diligence should know of cause.
1. Claimant has five years from date that last payment was made on claim before statute will run on an accepted claim.
2. If the employer has knowledge of an alleged injury, and fails to give claimant notice of the statute of limitations, the statute will not begin to run until such time as notice is provided.
Employees are entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits for injuries arising out of and sustained in the course of employment.
Employee must show that the injury would not have occurred "but for" the event at work.
1. Aggravations of Pre-existing conditions - Work event must be more than trivial contributor to the injury. Aggravations are compensable as new work injuries.
1. Failure to submit to examination – employee deprived of compensation during period of refusal. Requires a petition to stop benefits, and the IAB in reality will not suspend benefits unless there are multiple violations.
3 Willful Disregard for Safety - can be a bar to compensation. Evidence of whether employee was wearing a seatbelt at time of motor vehicle accident is not admissible to establish this defense.
8. Employee Refusal of reasonable medical services – claimant forfeits right to compensation for any increase in incapacity caused by the refusal, which can include vocational services.
10. Incarceration after a finding of guilt – benefits can be suspended, by agreement or by petition.
Payable on the fourth day of incapacity. If incapacity lasts beyond 7 days, then benefits are retroactive to the 1st day of incapacity.
1. Earning Power Assessments – when a claimant receiving total disability benefits is released to return to work with restrictions, the employer can obtain an earning power assessment. Based on the available jobs identified in the earning power assessment, employer can petition the board for a reduction in claimant's disability benefits, often times resulting in a partial payment being due to claimant on an ongoing basis.
1. Act provides for specific awards, measured in terms of weeks of total disability compensation, for the loss of certain body parts. Permanency award is a percentage of impairment, defined by the AMA Guides, applied to the scheduled total loss (number of weeks) of that body part.
Arms, legs, foot, fingers, et al.
Maximum of 300 weeks for loss of body parts not specifically provided for under the Act. Nearly any injured body part can fall under this section, most frequently spinal injuries.
Procedure. Employee physician will assign a percentage of permanent impairment based on the AMA Guides for the body part involved. The percentage of impairment of the body part will be applied to the scheduled or unscheduled permanent loss sections of the Act referenced above. The permanency award will then be a percentage of the total loss of use of that body part.
a). Ex: Claimant has an accepted arm injury, and is assigned a 10% permanent impairment rating. The scheduled loss for an arm is 250 weeks of benefits. Claimant would receive 10% of 250 weeks, or 25 weeks of benefits at his total disability rate.
d). If an agreement cannot be reached regarding the disparity between claimant's physician's impairment rating and the defense impairment rating, litigation may be involved.
Claim can be filed after one year from injury/surgery causing disfigurement.
1. A maximum of 150 weeks of total disability benefits are available, if the disfigurement is visible and offensive when the body is normally clothed, and applies to any body part, not just head/face/neck.
2. Factors include size shape and location on the body of the disfigurement; social impacts on the claimant; other factors the Board deems relevant.
The Act does not provide benefits for pain and suffering, or punitive damages.
1. There is no ability to direct treatment, no panel providers.
a). Claimant and the medical provider must be provided an explanation, in at least 14 size font, that the claim is in dispute, and the bill is being paid without prejudice to employer's right to contest liability for the workers' compensation claim going forward.
b). Benefits that are paid due to a belief that the claim is compensable (compulsion), may preclude the employer from denying future payments as not compensable.
7. Utilization Review - Delaware now also has Utilization Review. A Utilization Review Request must be filed within 15 days of denial of the bill. There are 7 practice guidelines that treatment must fall into to be subject to the UR process.
d). Carrier completes UR request form and medical packet.
i)). Request must seek review of a named physician. A request for review of a practice name or company will not be processed.
ii). A copy of the determination will not be sent to employer counsel. UR determination should be rendered within 15 days of UR request. Treatment can be denied pending results.
iii). The Parties currently have 5 years to file for review of the determination before the Board, due to a recent controversial Supreme Court Decision.
e). Once in litigation it a reasonable/necessary standard that will be applied by the Industrial Accident Board. Employers are rarely successful before the Board in challenging treatment that was found to be within the practice guidelines.
f). Filing a Utilization Review admits a causal relationship between the treatment and the work injury. If there is a questions concerning compensability, be careful not to waive the defense by filing a UR.
8. Fines of between $1,000 and $5,000 can be imposed for a violation of the above sections.
1. Benefits payable for 400 weeks to spouse. Benefits payable to a minor child until he/she reaches 18. If child is enrolled in school he/she receives benefits until 25, or until no longer enrolled in school, whichever occurs first.
2. Dependents that are not United States residents, receive only half of the benefits that a resident would be entitled to.
3. If a surviving spouse remarries, her weekly benefits stop. However, she is then entitled to two years worth of indemnity benefits payable in a lump sum.
If payment is not timely made pursuant to an agreement or order, a Huffman Demand can be made. If payment is not received within 30 days of the demand, penalties accrue at 10% of the amount due per day up to 100% of the award. These actions are brought before the civil courts, not the Board.
Employee counsel can receive a reasonable fee up to 33% percent of an award. Award may include the cost of medical bills, permanency, or indemnity benefits paid under a Board Decision. Generally, claimant's counsel will not take a fee from weekly wage loss checks, though it is not prohibited.
A successful claimant can recover reasonable fees and costs from the employer.
Loss of one eye receives 200 weeks of Total Disability benefits. Partial loss of vision receives a percentage of 200 weeks, consistent with percentage of loss of vision. Total loss of vision is considered permanent total disability, and weekly benefits are paid indefinitely.
Maximum of 175 weeks for a total loss in both ears. Partial loss of hearing in both ears receives a percentage of 175 weeks, consistent with percentage of loss of hearing. Total loss of hearing in one ear is 75 weeks, and same formula applies if there is a partial loss of hearing on only one ear.
1. Subrogation is available. Employer/carrier has standing to bring a direct action to recover subrogation lien if employee does not bring the action. Action must be filed within 2 years of date of injury.
2. Will be litigated in the civil courts, not before the Board.
Parties may represent themselves, though a corporation cannot and must have counsel. In order to represent a party before the Industrial Accident Board, the individual must be a licensed Delaware attorney.
c). Must be filed by employer within 10 days – provided to carrier, bureau and claimant. Can be fined for failure to comply.
2. 15 Days to accept or deny from notice of injury.
3 Claim Denied - Notice of Denial must be provided to claimant within 15 days of knowledge of alleged injury. Must be in writing and explain basis for denial, and date notice of injury was received. There is no specific Denial form.
4. Accept Claim – Agreement as to Compensation. Must be signed by both parties and filed with Department.
Trial Level. Usually two members will hear case unless the parties consent to have the matter heard before a hearing officer. The Board is the Finder of Fact, and the evidentiary rules are relaxed, though still generally apply. Members are appointed by the Governor, and there are two state offices, one in Wilmington, and another in Milford. Hearing officers are appointed by the Department of Labor, and generally hear smaller disputes, motions, and pre-trials. Their powers and decisions however, when entered, hold the same weight as the Board's.
Appeal Level. This is Delaware's main trial court, for both criminal and civil actions over $50,000 in damages, but also serves as an appellate court for Workers' Compensation. The Court will not overturn credibility determinations of the industrial accident board, but reviews for errors of law and abuse of discretion. Very few cases are overturned on appeal.
Highest State Court, may accept appeals from the Superior Court, but is not obligated to hear them.
1. Commutation – can resolve all, or a portion of a workers compensation claim.
2. Commutation documents are drafted by the attorneys, and signed by the parties. Documents are then submitted to the Board for approval. There is no hearing, generally speaking. Generally, the agreement will be approved by the Board, and then it is final.
3. Mediations – mediations are available and voluntarily, but are not court mandated. They are not binding, and are used somewhat less frequently than some jurisdictions.
1. Employer's are required to carry Workers' Compensation coverage, either through a carrier or as a certified self insured entity.
2 Uninsured employers are exposed to actions in civil court for damages.
3. There is no State Fund that will pay claims in a situation where an uninsured employer cannot make payment.
This page was last modified on 15 Mar 2018 at 11:43 AM.


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package gittest

import (
	"io"
	"log"
	"os"
	"sync"
	"time"

	"github.com/abiosoft/caddy-git/gitos"
)

// FakeOS implements a mock gitos.OS, gitos.Cmd and gitos.File.
var FakeOS = fakeOS{}

// CmdOutput is the output of any call to the mocked gitos.Cmd's Output().
var CmdOutput = "success"

// TempFileName is the name of any file returned by mocked gitos.OS's TempFile().
var TempFileName = "tempfile"

// TimeSpeed is how faster the mocked gitos.Ticker and gitos.Sleep should run.
var TimeSpeed = 5

// dirs mocks a fake git dir if filename is "gitdir".
var dirs = map[string][]os.FileInfo{
	"gitdir": {
		fakeInfo{name: ".git", dir: true},
	},
}

// Open creates a new mock gitos.File.
func Open(name string) gitos.File {
	return &fakeFile{name: name}
}

// Sleep calls fake time.Sleep
func Sleep(d time.Duration) {
	FakeOS.Sleep(d)
}

// NewLogger creates a logger that logs to f
func NewLogger(f gitos.File) *log.Logger {
	return log.New(f, "", 0)
}

// fakeFile is a mock gitos.File.
type fakeFile struct {
	name    string
	dir     bool
	content []byte
	info    fakeInfo
	sync.Mutex
}

func (f fakeFile) Name() string {
	return f.name
}

func (f fakeFile) Stat() (os.FileInfo, error) {
	return fakeInfo{name: f.name}, nil
}

func (f fakeFile) Close() error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeFile) Chmod(mode os.FileMode) error {
	f.info.mode = mode
	return nil
}

func (f *fakeFile) Read(b []byte) (int, error) {
	f.Lock()
	defer f.Unlock()
	if len(f.content) == 0 {
		return 0, io.EOF
	}
	n := copy(b, f.content)
	f.content = f.content[n:]
	return n, nil
}

func (f *fakeFile) Write(b []byte) (int, error) {
	f.Lock()
	defer f.Unlock()
	f.content = append(f.content, b...)
	return len(b), nil
}

// fakeCmd is a mock gitos.Cmd.
type fakeCmd struct{}

func (f fakeCmd) Run() error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeCmd) Start() error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeCmd) Wait() error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeCmd) Output() ([]byte, error) {
	return []byte(CmdOutput), nil
}

func (f fakeCmd) Dir(dir string) {}

func (f fakeCmd) Stdin(stdin io.Reader) {}

func (f fakeCmd) Stdout(stdout io.Writer) {}

func (f fakeCmd) Stderr(stderr io.Writer) {}

// fakeInfo is a mock os.FileInfo.
type fakeInfo struct {
	name string
	dir  bool
	mode os.FileMode
}

func (f fakeInfo) Name() string {
	return f.name
}

func (f fakeInfo) Size() int64 {
	return 1024
}

func (f fakeInfo) Mode() os.FileMode {
	return f.mode
}

func (f fakeInfo) ModTime() time.Time {
	return time.Now().Truncate(time.Hour)
}

func (f fakeInfo) IsDir() bool {
	return f.dir
}

func (f fakeInfo) Sys() interface{} {
	return nil
}

// fakeTicker is a mock gitos.Ticker
type fakeTicker struct {
	*time.Ticker
}

func (f fakeTicker) C() <-chan time.Time {
	return f.Ticker.C
}

// fakeOS is a mock gitos.OS.
type fakeOS struct{}

func (f fakeOS) Mkdir(name string, perm os.FileMode) error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeOS) MkdirAll(path string, perm os.FileMode) error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeOS) Stat(name string) (os.FileInfo, error) {
	return fakeInfo{name: name}, nil
}

func (f fakeOS) Remove(name string) error {
	return nil
}

func (f fakeOS) LookPath(file string) (string, error) {
	return "/usr/bin/" + file, nil
}

func (f fakeOS) TempFile(dir, prefix string) (gitos.File, error) {
	return &fakeFile{name: TempFileName, info: fakeInfo{name: TempFileName}}, nil
}

func (f fakeOS) ReadDir(dirname string) ([]os.FileInfo, error) {
	if f, ok := dirs[dirname]; ok {
		return f, nil
	}
	return nil, nil
}

func (f fakeOS) Command(name string, args ...string) gitos.Cmd {
	return fakeCmd{}
}

func (f fakeOS) Sleep(d time.Duration) {
	time.Sleep(d / time.Duration(TimeSpeed))
}

func (f fakeOS) NewTicker(d time.Duration) gitos.Ticker {
	return &fakeTicker{time.NewTicker(d / time.Duration(TimeSpeed))}
}

func (f fakeOS) TimeSince(t time.Time) time.Duration {
	return time.Since(t) * time.Duration(TimeSpeed)
}

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Published in 1973, The Secret Life of Plants was written by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird. It is described as "A fascinating account of the physical, emotional, and spiritual relations between plants and man. " Essentially, the subject of the book is the idea that plants may be sentient, despite their lack of a nervous system and a brain. This sentience is observed primarily through changes in the plant's conductivity, as through a polygraph, as pioneered by Cleve Backster.


Reiki comes from two Japanese words which translate to universal life force. This universal life force is an energy found within people, animals, plants, rocks, trees, even the earth itself. One trained in the use of Reiki channels that life force, allowing the recipient to receive the healing energy.
This healing modality came from Japan, but Western medicine is now recognizing its benefits. Major medical centres are now discovering the value of integrative healing; i.e., traditional Eastern healing methods used to complement modern medicine.
Part of Reiki treatment includes the use of sacred symbols. In some traditions, these are kept secret from anyone who is not initiated into the system. In other paths, some symbols have been made public.. In addition to the symbols, a Reiki practitioner may call upon spirit guides, ascended masters, or angels, depending on their spiritual path. Reiki is not a religion, and people from various faiths practice it.
In Reiki, healing takes place on an emotional, spiritual, and physical level. The practitioner focuses on the recipient's chakra systems. Sometimes these imbalances are due to physical ailments like a headache or stomach virus. Other times, it may be related to some emotional or spiritual issue that the person has not yet resolved; i.e., relationship issues, problems at work, anger at a parent or spouse. By transferring Reiki energy into the recipient, the practitioner helps the individual heal through whichever issues are at hand.
A substitute for medical care from a physician.
A Reiki practitioner helps with pain management and emotional healing.


As a highly-experienced medical doctor, aesthetic physician and registered naturopath, Dr McManners is able to take a truly holistic approach to conditions such as acne, rosacea and poor complexion. Treatment is multi-faceted and strictly tailored to each individual patient.
Both acne and rosacea are distressing conditions caused by a host of potential factors and triggers. Specialist medical understanding is the cornerstone of successful treatment as both conditions are widely misunderstood. The conditions vary significantly from one individual to the next, so in-depth assessment and bespoke treatment is also essential. Results can make a huge difference to patients as their confidence (as well as their skin) is improved.
A poor complexion can look dull, listless and lack radiance. Skin may feel dry or oily and there may be specific concerns such as premature ageing or blocked pores. We can create tailored skincare programmes to help revive skin while assessing any underlying causes.
Acne is a common skin condition characterised by spots, blackheads and oily skin. The skin may feel painful or hot to touch. There are several potential causes including hereditary and hormonal factors.
Can active acne be treated?
Dr McManners uses a combination of chemical skin peels, mesotherapy and nutritional advice to help treat active acne. Treatment plans are individual to each patient so all of these elements will be discussed in full during your consultation after Dr McManners has assessed your skin.
This innovative technology delivers a large number of micro-dots of laser energy per square centimetre of skin treated. It does not wound or remove any skin (non-ablative). The energy creates narrow, deep columns of tissue coagulation into the skin's deeper layers. This triggers the body's natural healing response which boosts production of collagen and elastin helping to reduce the appearance of acne scarring.* The fractional laser is applied via a hand-held device.
Rosacea is a relapsing condition with episodes of flushing (where the skin turns red). Other symptoms can develop as rosacea progresses including stinging sensations, permanent redness, spots and visible blood vessels. An exact cause is still unknown but triggers can include hot drinks, alcohol, hot and cold weather, caffeine and exposure to the sun.
If left untreated, rosacea will worsen over time. That's why it's important to seek medical advice in a timely manner.
What does IPL laser treatment for rosacea involve?
Precise pulses of electric light and energy target rosacea's visible blood vessels through the most appropriate light wavelength. The vessels are damaged and break down so they are no longer visible.* The intense pulsed light is delivered through a specialised handpiece to the treatment area.