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Peaky Blinders: Alfie Solomon returns
by Matt Donnelly | Dec 6, 2017 | All, Reviews
If you're here in one hour, I swear to God I will cover you in tar and f**king feathers"
One of the many great strengths of Peaky Blinders is the unpredictability of its narrative. It never adheres to a set formula and that is shown off with great dexterity tonight. The first half plays out like a series finale. Teapots are shaking and guns are blazing as a woman from the past comes back to haunt Arthur. The second half takes the foot of the pedal and even the loud reintroduction of Alfie Solomons can't shift the gloom encompassing Small Heath.
Mrs Ross, the mother of a boy killed in the ring at the hands of the moustachioed one, offers Arthur round for a nice cuppa and a big slice of decoy cake, which tastes even worse than last week's dry scone. It's all a trap so Mr Changretta can sneak into the hospital unchallenged and he's not turned up with grapes. Turns out, this is just more gameplay too. He pushes an unloaded gun into Michael's sweaty forehead and pulls the trigger. It's all about the drama and that was a truly dramatic way to open the show.
As Luca saunters away, turbo charged on his own raging gangster pheromones, things soon come to a standstill at a road block. This time it's Luca who has been lured into a trap. One of Aberama Gold's making. Gypsies assemble (now that's an idea for Marvel) en masse and shoot to kill. Changretta gets away. Of course he does, but the driver isn't so lucky. It establishes just how dangerous the two sides are and shows that Tommy being between the two parties means he is the very epicentre of the storm.
"Sometimes he sees something glamorous and expensive.. he just can't resist it. He's so weak"
Lady Carter is back on the scene and even though she's smelling of paraffin it won't put Tommy off. They talk about horses and drink gin but it's quite obvious the chemistry between them is as explosive as the factory when he walks through it. The train strike that never happened was another trap. but this one didn't catch its intended target. They kiss but the lady isn't for turning. She has his horse but he doesn't have her heart.
Speaking of long faces, this brings out Lizzie's exquisite bitchiness ("f**k Tommy and his cock and his gin"). Her seething jealousy is not in the slightest bit hidden, yet Tommy remains oblivious. He might have to take notice soon if Lizzie is pregnant, as is hinted here.
"Morning Alfie"
It is a typically grand introduction for Tom Hardy, clearly still loving the role of Alfie and making his potty mouth sound so ridiculously poetic. Which side is he on? What kind of world is this for kids to live in? Answers on a postcard. He squares up to Aberama Gold with great comic pathos. This is a verbal wrestle but they set up a proper one and Gold's boy is, as ever, up for the fight. Quite where this storyline is heading is a mystery but it'll certainly be an entertaining spectacle.
"Just tell us where and when. We'll do the rest"
Of course, Michael is now wise to Polly's deal with the devil and we have to wait most of the episode to know what he does with the information. As it turns out, he simply wishes his boss a good weekend. Which is nice, isn't it? If you disregard the fact he's letting Tommy leave that building knowing he could be dead by Monday morning. Still, Australia is nice this time of year..
As Tommy sets of, his car is followed by Luca and his gun toting team while a pensive Polly looks on. Is Peaky Blinders brave / mad enough to kill Tommy Shelby? Answers on a postcard to:
Alfie Solomons
1 Smells of pig road
Shithole
England.
Contributed by Michael Lee
Peaky Blinders Continues Wednesday at 9.00pm on BBC Two.
Matt Donnelly
Made in Staffordshire, Matt is the co-editor of the site and co-host of The Custard TV Podcast. Matt has been writing about TV for over fifteen years and has written for the site for almost a decade. He's just realised this makes him a lot older than he thought he was.
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import re
import glob
import os
import sys
import urllib.request
from urllib.error import HTTPError
from urllib.error import URLError

root_dir="docs"
readme="README.md"

def request(url):
    try:
        print("requesting... ---" + url + "--- ")
        response = urllib.request.urlopen(url)
        if(response):
            return response.getcode() == 200
        else:
            print("No response\n")
            return False
    except HTTPError as e:
        print("HTTPError \n")
        return False
    except URLError as e:
        print("URLError\n")
        return False
    print("\n")
    return False

def findStripeLinksInFile(filename):
    regexStripe = r'(https://stripe.com[^\\)|"|\\ |<]*)'
    regexGithub = r'(https://github.com[^\\)|"|\\ |<]*)'
    allUrls = []
    isFile = os.path.isfile(filename)
    if(isFile):
        with open(filename) as file:
            for line in file:
                allUrls.extend(re.findall(regexStripe, line))
                allUrls.extend(re.findall(regexGithub, line))
    return allUrls

def findStripeLinks(root_dir):
    urlSet=set()
    for filename in glob.iglob(root_dir + '**/**', recursive=True):
        urls = findStripeLinksInFile(filename)
        if(urls):
            for url in urls:
                urlSet.add(url)

    return urlSet

##------
# Find the stripe links in the documentation directory
urlSet = findStripeLinks(root_dir)
# Find the stripe links in the Readme
for urlLinkFromReadme in findStripeLinksInFile("README.md"):
  urlSet.add(urlLinkFromReadme)

# For each link verify it does not 404 when requested.
urlDNE = []
for url in urlSet:
    if(not request(url)):
        urlDNE.append(url)
print(urlDNE)
sys.exit(1)

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The work Security of elections : speech of Hon. Charles Albright, of Pennsylvania, in the House of Representatives, February 26, 1875 represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Biddle Law Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.


The little guy built a city we were going to from the blocks. Oh, yes, it is basically the way it looks.
So I started tumblr, just pictures, like other tumblrs of that kind. You can follow me. I am a railway station, a kind of bohemian.
Hi bc, see you on tumblr then but I will not stop blogging. I will be a slow blogger, like before. Nice to meet you.


Neoclassicism and depiction of landscapes inside a room were two tenets of the eclectic mix in Aesthetic Movement interior design. Exciting discoveries from 18th century archeological exploration quickly became inspiration as hidden artifacts from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were revealed from beneath the volcanic ash that swallowed them centuries before.
At the time, since most travelers to Pompeii were aristocrats, this rediscovery influenced art in two ways: 1) additions of artifacts to private art collections, and 2) widespread use of their designs when they returned to their palatial homes. The Nickersons were no exception. One component of the fireplace mantle wall of the Reception Room is an exquisite Italianate mosaic that successfully brings outdoor Pompeii and neoclassic design into the Nickerson Mansion.
The bust of our Pompeii Porcelain Diffuser extends down into the liquid fragrance and wicks up beautiful scent that diffuses into the room from the surface area of the porcelain.


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213. (Marcel Proust)
oboynton June 10, 2018 December 11, 2019 Marcel Proust
Aristotle, whose "hexis" is not passive habit, but whose thought of human happiness and nature turns on habituation, tells us that tragedy differs from history in that the latter is concerned with the actual and the former with the probable. By probable, he is taken to mean and likely did mean, something that could have taken place, given what we know through probabilistic reasoning.
But from the vantage point of the twenty first century, with the tradition of the novel and realist literature at our backs and feet, we might think that Aristotle, in distinguishing history from drama, was in fact providing a clue as to the nature of realism itself: not representation per se, but representation of what is probable to occur in life, which is to say what is a matter of habit.
Historians, whatever fictions they might weave, do not narrate from the bed of habit; realism does just that. The story of realism is the story of the representation of habit, where habit takes in a range from brute thoughtless repetitions to self-conscious disciplining of dispositions, and to self-discipline according to what we would like to be thought of as being disposed to do.
The novel has become synonymous with realism as I use the term, and it is not evenly spread over the history of literature, and it would foolish to want for all literature to aspire to realism; it was, though, there when Aristotle wrote, since The Odyssey is an account of a man's return to the field of habits he once knew, a paean not only to the habits of civilization, but to the notion that civilization depends upon a collective investment and consciousness of habitual routines that are valued for what they preserve and generate. (War has a different relationship to habit and habituation, and not only a destructive one).
The process of habituation is the formation of character; it is the stuff of the Bildungsroman, but the reign of habit is middle age, and the realist novel pulls towards it. The number attached to middle age is of less significance than the establishment of habit itself, and so middle age may happen with any number of years, provided the self-conscious reflection on habit is present. Hence Odysseus births Bloom, who is in the Bloom of life, a daily routine on the page. What Joyce, say, achieves that a historian could not unless they were to cease writing history and start writing realist fiction, is a representation of habit not as something absolutely fixed, regular, predictable, or averaged out. Social histories will tell us about what "tends" to happen, what is the norm; but habit is experienced not only in the grooves of repetition, but
in the disruption of habit, in the vagaries of consciousness as it seizes upon, and then loses awareness of the habitual self in the alteration or recovery of pattern. Representing that is the work of realist fiction. Roughly at the same time as Joyce was writing his epic of the habitual, Proust was writing his, with the imparfait routines of Emma Bovary and the reflective routines of Montaigne, perhaps, serving as exemplars. Proust's mode is reverie. The opening of the first volume in the novel:
For a long time I would go to bed early. Sometimes, the candle barely out, my eyes closed so quickly that I did not have time to tell myself: "I'm falling asleep." And half an hour later the thought that it was time to look for sleep would awaken me; I would make as if to put away the book which I imagined was still in my hands, and to blow out the light; I had gone on thinking, while I was asleep, about what I had just been reading, but these thoughts had taken a rather peculiar turn; it seemed to me that I myself was the immediate subject of my book; a church, a quartet, the rivalry between Francois I and Charles V. This impression would persist for some moments after I awoke; it did not offend my reason, but lay like scales upon my eyes and prevented them from registering the fact that the candle was no longer burning. Then it would begin to seem unintelligible, as the thoughts of a previous existence must be after reincarnation; the subject of my book would separates itself from me, leaving me free to apply myself to it or not; and at the same time my sight would return and I would be astonished to find myself in a state of darkness, pleasant for my mind, to which it appeared incomprehensible without a cause, something dark indeed.
The relation of the passage to habit is not immediately evident, though the notions of consciousness, of willing, of association, and of self-awareness might all be related to habit easily enough. Later though, in the fourth volume of the series, Proust casts sudden light on the opening, without explicitly directing us back:
The horses of sleep, like those of the sun, move at so steady a pace, in an atmosphere in which there is no longer any resistance, that it requires some little meteorite extraneous to ourselves (hurled from the azure by what Unknown?) to strike our regular sleep (which otherwise would have no reason to stop, and would continue with a similar motion world without end) and to make it swing sharply round, return toward reality, travel without pause, traverse the regions bordering on life—whose sounds the sleeper will presently hear, still vague but already perceptible even if distorted—and come to earth suddenly at the point of awakening. Then from those profound slumbers we awake in a dawn, not knowing who we are, being nobody, newly born, ready for anything, the brain emptied of that past which was life until then. And perhaps it is more wonderful still when our landing at the waking-point is abrupt and the thoughts of our sleep, hidden by a cloak of oblivion, have no time to return to us gradually, before sleep ceases. Then, from the black storm through which we seem to have passed (but we do not even say 'we'), we emerge prostrate, without a thought, a 'we' that is void of content. What hammer-blow has the person or thing that is lying there received to make it unconscious of everything, stupefied until the moment when memory, flooding back, restores to it consciousness or personality? However, for both these kinds of awakening, we must avoid falling asleep, even into a deep sleep, under the law of habit. For everything that habit ensnares in her nest, she watches closely; we must escape her, take our sleep at a moment when we thought we were doing something quite other than sleeping, take, in a word, a sleep that does not dwell under the tutelage of foresight, in the company, albeit latent, of reflexion.
The investigation of habit in Proust, which is an investigation of perception, intelligence, character, convention, an entire life-world and civilization, depends, and here Proust is squarely of the modernist moment, in discovering or presenting a mode of representation that announces itself as resisting habituation; not only of consciously writing and creating in accord with the best habitual modes of thought and representation, but in gaining a perspective on the habits of self and others that the authors own habits would obstruct. Reverie, for Proust, the reverie that is a surprised, spontaneous dislocation of self from self-narration, serves the end, as Joyce's techniques do in his novel.
Habitus, Joyce, Proust, the novel
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Myself and fellow photographer , Rodney O Callaghan hosted a seascape workshop last weekend down at the Copper Coast in Waterford. The steep slopes on the beaches here are wonderful for capturing great big sweeping backwashes from the receding waves . There are very interesting rock formations and sea stacks too . It is very much Lord Of The Rings style landscape .
Kilfarrasy beach, Sat evening 23rd April .
High tide at Kilfarrasy beach was at 19.06pm on Sat 23rd April and sunset was at 8:45 pm… which was a good combination for an evening/ sunset shoot.
7 members from the club travelled down from Athlone . We met up for lunch in Waterford for an introductory chat before the workshop commenced. We headed off then on the 25 minute drive to Kilfarrassy beach. The light was looking promising and plenty of clouds in the sky.
We arrived at location around 4:45 pm. After a short talk about safety we set up the cameras and tripods about half way down the beach. Everyone came well prepared for the workshop , with their waders and waterproof clothing. Whilst all the group were very talented and accomplished photographers , most of them were new to seascapes. This was not surprising as Athlone is approx 3 hours from the nearest coastline. We started off by giving the participants some technical information and what settings to use and also explaining how they could get very creative with their images using the filters to both balance the light and slow down the shutter speed .
Moon setting at Ballydowane Cove.
The emphasis in the workshops is getting everything right in camera , so that in post processing all that is needed is a few tweaks on a single exposure …… so that the image remains "true" to the viewer.
Our main concept is that participants learn the art of creating beautiful seascapes. We are not interested in just taking participants to locations to get good images. We want everyone to understand how to make good images, how to read light . The quality of light is what makes a difference between a good image and a great one ! We also show participants how to make the most of conditions that are available. We show and teach the groups how we "see" our own images and our thought process behind them . This is demonstrated by capturing images with our own cameras several times throughout the workshop and explaining what we saw when we captured that image… and what makes that image work.
Morning Light at Ballydowane Cove.
Both myself and Rodney spent time with each participant, teaching and helping them. We wanted to ensure they got the best possible image from each scene. We ensured they had the correct settings, filters set up properly and that their timing was right.. which is crucial for capturing that perfect backwash or breaking wave.
All of the group were eager to learn and each of them quickly grasped the concept & within a short space of time they were capturing images they had aspired to be able to capture. After 2 hours of shooting, we took a short break for refreshments back at the car. Back on the beach then for the sunset, we were treated to a wonderful display of light and colour as the sun dipped below the horizon. It was dark when we finished up that evening at around 930 pm . It was a good evenings work by all accounts and everyone seemed happy with their images.
The following morning we were up early at 4am and at our location of Ballydowane Cove shortly before 5am.. Sunrise was just after 6am and high tide at 7:19 am. Again, a perfect combination for a morning/ sunrise shoot.
The sea was very calm when we arrived and the skies were cloudless at that stage. The setting moon over the cliffs provided a great photo opportunity for some early dawn shots, with great reflections across the silky water.
We were hoping for a few clouds in the sky and were happy to see a pretty pink cloud drifting across the sky just after sunrise. It stood out nicely against the blue skies… The group had to work fast to capture it as the lovely pink colour only lasted a few minutes. The water was very calm, so it was more challenging than usual trying to capture breaking waves , and the receding backwash as we had to be patient and wait for a decent wave to come along !! It was actually the calmest myself and Rodney had ever seen at this location.
After a short break for refreshments, we went up to the other end of the beach to the beautiful sea stack.
Sea stack at Ballydowane Cove.
Our timing was good here, as the light was too harsh at the other end of the beach at that stage to continue shooting. The light was softer here, being in the shadow of the cliff. As the water was so silky, it was possible to capture the reflection of the sea stack beautifully in the images. Some nice rocks in the sand made for great images, capturing the swirling backwash making nice shapes around them .. At this stage , each of the participants had fully grasped all that we had been teaching them over the course of the 2 sessions, and were capturing truly wonderful photographs they could be proud of. They demonstrated through their images that they were able to capture so well the power and the ever-changing moods of the ocean … which is what we strove for .
With huge thanks to PJ, Mick, John, Rob, Alessandro, Philip and Kevin for joining us on the workshop . We enjoyed the great atmosphere and interaction . It was a pleasure working with you all. Looking forward to seeing some of you at our workshop in Antrim in September .


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Coaster is a 1993 video game developed by American studio Code To Go and published by Walt Disney Computer Software for DOS.

Gameplay
Coaster is a simulator which allows players to build rollercoasters. The player can ride pre-made or custom coasters and design new coasters from scratch or existing coasters. After each ride of the coaster, the player is presented with a score. The score is given based on the judgments of six evaluators. Each evaluator has a separate, distinct criterion, which determines score of the coaster. The player can fulfill criteria, leading to a higher score, by designing the coaster towards to the evaluators' specific needs. The player can also look the ride statistics by reviewing the "signature".

Reception
In 1996, Computer Gaming World declared Coaster the 31st-worst computer game ever released.

Reviews
 Top Secret - February 1994
 Computer Gaming World (March 1994)

References

External links
Coaster (1993) at MobyGames
Coaster (1993) can be played in browser at the Internet Archive

1993 video games
DOS games
DOS-only games
First-person video games
Roller coaster games and simulations
Video games developed in the United States

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Q: CSS: wrapping around text inside a drawn circle using CSS I am using this CSS code to draw circles:
circle {
    background: #f00;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 100px;
    margin:5px;
}

Using this in html I can draw 3 circles side-by-side with text inside them:
 <circle>Text1</circle>
 <circle>Text2</circle>
 <circle>Text3</circle>

which looks like this:

Now if I want to add more text in side the middle circle this is what happens:
<circle>Text1</circle>
<circle>Text2 and more</circle>
<circle>Text3</circle>

whoever, I want 'Text2 and more` to stay inside the second circle and just wraps around. How can I achieve that?
NOTE: I don't want to use display: table-cell as it doesn't work nicely on responsive sites and does not let circles wrap around and stay on top of each other if the view page is very narrow.

A: This may suit your needs better, line-height is your man issue, but this will center your text properly, you may want to adjust the height/width/padding, padding should be 25% of the height

    hello world i am a circle

    hello world

    hello superman i am a red sun

.circle {
    background: #f00;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
    margin:5px;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:25px;
    position:relative;
}
.text{
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  left:50%;
}

A: The line-height is causing this. I've adjusted your CSS.

circle span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 90px;
}
circle {
  background: #f00;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 5px;
  position: relative;
}
<circle>Text 1</circle>
<circle>Text 2 and more</circle>
<circle>Text 3</circle>

A: Right now, the line-height causes the wierd offset. You could use flexbox to center the text within the circle.

    <circle>Text1</circle>
    <circle>Text2 has more text</circle>
    <circle>Text3</circle>

.circles{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
circle {
    display: flex;
    margin:5px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f00;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
}

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This week's theme is "Top Ten Books in X Genre," and I wanted to write about some books I don't typically write about, but not in any genre I was too unfamiliar with. So instead of picking a genre, per say, I chose to write about the novels that first got me into reading: the ones I read in grade school!
Charlotte's Web – What a lovely book. Some images from this book that still pop up in my mind from time to time are buttermilk baths for pigs and newborn baby spiders floating around everywhere (I hope that doesn't discourage any would-be readers: it really is a wonderful book!).
Walk Two Moons – I honestly don't remember much from this book except that I was enamored by it for months. I believe my best friend owned it and of course since she was a year older than me I looked up to her in so many ways (the reason I read Anne of Green Gables was because she read it first). I should reread this one day.
The Giver – Another book I've talked about on this blog, but still one of my all-time favorites and a book I often recommend to my adult friends, The Giver is one of those novels that effortlessly forces you to think about how it applies to the real world. As an elementary school student reading it for the first time, I longed for my teachers to say, "When you finish your work you can read silently at your desk," so I could finish following Jonah's fascinating coming-of-age tale. And apparently there's a movie version in the works!
Where the Red Fern Grows – Ahh, the first novel that made me cry my eyes out. My 3rd grade teacher read this out-loud to us every afternoon and right from the first chapter I was in love. [spoilers!!] When Old Dan and Little Ann died, all of the girls in our class–myself included!–were crying into our tissues, and I'm sure even the boys must have felt sad. I still love this book, though. I'm a big sucker for tear jerkers.
Rainbow Fish – I think what drew me to this book so much was the colorful and iridescent illustration on the cover, but the story has such a simple and meaningful moral to it that stuck with me as well. It is a very nice story that highlights the values of being different and sharing with others.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School – This is probably the most unique entry on this list, but there were several stories that stuck with me all throughout elementary school, most notably the one involving the hypnotist. I also enjoyed Louis Sachar's other novels, Holes and There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom.
Black Beauty/Black Stallion – I do not believe I actually read Black Beauty, but my sister and I were both in love with the film. We watched it all the time growing up. But I did read several of the Black Stallion books.
Little House on the Prairie series – The first series I fell in love with. I especially loved reading these books outside in my backyard on a nice summer day :) I have not read this books since I was a child, and I would love to revisit them soon!
Are there any children's books that you haven't read yet, but plan to? For me, I want to read The Wind in the Willows soon. I read it when I was very young but it's been so long, it feels like I've just barely read it.
My top favourites are The Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome, Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson and The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster. I have many more but they are too numerous to list!
Ahh I've never read The Phantom Tollbooth, but we watched it several times in elementary school. I should give it a read now; it would probably make much more sense to me as an adult! Other childhood books I want to read are the rest of the Narnia series (I've only read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Fontaine's fables (it seems that every French person knows then well), and the Grimm fairy tales (those are technically children's stories, right?). I haven't heard of The Swallows or the Amazon series. I'll have to look them up!
Love your list! The Little House and Anne books are also among my favorite childhood series. I should reread those… Here's my TTT.
I reread the Anne series last spring and loved it just as much as ever :) I haven't read any Little House books since I was a kid, so I'm definitely due for a revisit there.
I tried commenting on your list but it wouldn't let me for some reason :( so here is what I wanted to say: Grimm's Fairy Tales and those of Hans Christian Anderson are both on my "desperately want to read" list! I will have to check out some other books on your list as well–very interesting!
Sorry it wouldn't let you comment on my list. Hopefully that's not a common problem.And yes, you should read those soon! My aunt has a book with a collection of fairy tales (can't remember now who (all?) the author is though) and I read it every time we visit there.
Great list! My childhood favorites from your list (and we're talking half a century ago for me!) are Charlotte's Web and the Little House on the Prairie series, as well as CS Lewis' Narnia series.
I've re-read Narnia probably 20 times. It gets better and better. (I refuse to see the movies.) I bought Narnia when I was expecting my oldest daughter 30 years ago, and it's a set *she* took into her adulthood.
I enjoyed your list; thanks for the walk down memory lane for me!
Awesomesauce! I've read all but one book on your list (never heard of "Sideways Stories" before), and many were and are my favorites. This is a great idea for a blog post!


From Fish in the Microwave to Baby Diaper Blowouts -- no odorous life moment is left behind with the launch of Ickerz.com, a new online stationery store that takes a humorous look at life's stinky situations.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As people wake up on April Fool's Day dreading the barrage of fake product pitches in their inboxes, they will have one more pitch to read – but it won't be a joke.
"We think scratch and sniff is ripe for a comeback, but our plan is to turn the idea on its head. Instead of the safer smells like strawberry that exist today, we want to take our smells in an edgier direction to match our designs. Surprisingly, smells like canned dog food, tuna fish and subway breeze aren't readily available at the fragrance houses," joked Lori Geoffroy, founder. "But we have finally found partners willing to work with us, so we will be in production on scented products soon - pending a successful Kickstarter campaign."
Ickerz.com is an online stationery company founded in 2018 with the goal of making people laugh. The company's core offering is postcards, greeting cards and stickers that pick on the icky parts of life, from parenting mishaps and stinky pets to office odors and city smells. The humorous designs feature a cast of lovable cartoon characters, who are the perfect pick-me-up for any number of life situations.


Tucked away inside the beautiful Zoo Gardens, the safari-themed Lodge offers overnight stays in luxurious accommodation, a terrace with a zoo view, a four-course meal prepared by your own private chef, exclusive after-hours tours and animal feeding experiences. Watch the sun rise over the zoo before eating your breakfast with gorillas.
An exciting safari-style glamping adventure that offers the chance to stay overnight in luxury cabins and have after-hours encounters with exotic animals. Guests also get twilight tours, an unforgettable breakfast with the giraffes and a chilled bottle of bubbles to enjoy beside the camp fire while star gazing.
Clifton's elegant old lady has re-emerged as a bright young thing following a major refurbishment under the Hotel du Vin brand. Decorated in deep, dark colours, with an original fireplace and awe-inspiring views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the glamorous Laurent Perrier suite (pictured below) has his and hers bath tubs.
The corner suites in this luxurious Old City hotel (pictured below), feature contemporary roll-top tubs, lavish furnishings, lofty ceilings, high beds dressed with light-as-a-feather duvets and tall windows which look out at historic Corn Street or St Nicholas Market. Bristol's Harbour Hotel opened in October 2017, offering 42 classy rooms, The Jetty Restaurant and a subterranean spa housed in two converted banks.
You and your beloved can experience all the romance and grandeur of staying in a stunning Georgian crescent. The 5 luxury suites have their own floor and are the perfect places to snuggle down and get cosy. Berkeley Suites is also located moments away from leafy Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower with views over the city to wow even the most romantic types.
Book your Romantic getaway package which includes a decadent celebration hamper.
Next door to Bristol Cathedral, this is one of Bristol's oldest and most iconic hotels (Hollywood idol, Cary Grant is on the roll-call of illustrious former guests). Go for a Four Poster Suite, with a modern take on the grandest of beds, a private living space and access to the Victorian hotel's Grecian-style spa.
A cut above the usual serviced apartments, this is self-catering with a dash of boutique hotel. A marriage of period features and playful contemporary design, all the studios and home-from-home apartments come with Hypnos beds, rain showers in high-spec bathrooms and a great location between Clifton Village and the Harbourside. We love Apartment 4 (pictured below) with its loungey living space and pretty pink-and-scarlet fabrics.
On the rooftop of Brooks Guest House, a small collection of metal-clad 'Rockets' – similar to the classic American Airstream caravan – sit in an Astroturf garden, four storeys above St Nick's Market. Each gleaming Rocket-on the-Roof (pictured below) has a double bed, a micro bathroom, disco-colour LED mood lights and views of the spires and rooftops of Bristol's Old City.
The Times reckons it's one of the coolest places to stay in the UK – and it's recently expanded, adding two swish new suites in the house next door. All the rooms are fabulous (and all have views of the city or the urban meadows of the Downs) but the dual-aspect East and West Loft Suites are head-over-heels gorgeous with super-king beds, indulgent roll-top tubs, soft velvety furniture and painted panelling.
The hip place to hang out, is Paintwork's 'Creative Quarter' – a mile or so from the centre of Bristol – where five New York-style lofts offer designer apartments with a cool industrial vibe. The stylish one-bedroom River Loft has hand-painted Japanese murals, a balcony with urban river views and, shhh, a secret roof garden.
Part of the Doyle Collection, The Bristol is the city's only waterfront hotel. Boutique-style rooms overlook the bustling Floating Harbour with its boats, bridges and lively nightlife. Dine in the hotel's River Grille, hop on board a Bristol Ferry Boat, or take a romantic walk along the wharfs to Brunel's SS Great Britain.
Book the Love Bristol package for extra romance.
A cut above the usual serviced apartments, this is self-catering with a dash of boutique hotel. A marriage of period features and playful contemporary design, all the studios and home-from-home apartments come with Hypnos beds, rain showers in high-spec bathrooms and a great location between Clifton Village and the Harbourside.
Named after ancient Anatolian civilisations, the rooms at Berwick Lodge - on the northern edge of Bristol - combine the grandeur of an Ottoman palace with the elegance of an English country house. Lydia has a vast half-tester bed, a huge tiled bathroom (pictured below) and large bay window overlooking the gardens with a glimpse of the Severn Estuary through a bower of trees.
Salivate over the Valentine's menu and book a room here.
In this converted 18th century sugar warehouse, every room is named after a classic wine or a vineyard – the ultimate being the glamorous Verve Clicquot room. With a king-size bed, velvety, earthy décor, a comfy lounge and a pair of side-by-side roll-top tubs in an indulgent bathroom, the split-level city suite has got love written all over it.
Grade II* listed and set in rolling Gloucestershire countryside, this magnificent pile has been the family seat of the Ducie family since 1631. Now it's had a 21st century make-over – freshening up old rooms with a new take on a traditional British look (tweeds, leather and linens) and adding eleven new bedrooms and suites. In the giant Kipling Suite (pictured above left) you get in-room dining, a large lounge area, fluffy robes, slippers, luxury toiletries and enough room to swing a lion.
Treat your loved one with a stay here.
In an elegant Georgian mansion, set in rural Somerset only 15 minutes from the city, Backwell House is a B&B with knobs on. One of nine gold-star rooms, Hobbs (pictured below) features a dreamy bateau bed, a copper slipper bath and country views. Relax downstairs in a clubby leather sofa by a cosy woodburner or intimate dinner in the award-winning restaurant: 2 AA Rosettes less than a year after opening.
Things didn't turn out too well for the young Tudor Queen, but this magnificent 16th century castle once played the love-nest for Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - and the place oozes history (think oak panelling, roaring fires, and a dungeon dining room). Choose from 28 splendid bedchambers all with truly king-size beds: the 10-footer in the Tower Room is said to be the widest in Britain.
Book a special Valentine's stay in a tudor castle.
The luxury Four Poster rooms at Tracy Park are housed in 'Carriages' - a newly converted 19th century stable block - and feature muslin-draped king size beds, snazzy modern bathrooms and views of the estate. Tracy Park is an enchanting 16th century manor house set in Somerset parkland and its own 18-hole championship golf courses (there are two), between Bristol and Bath Spa. The stables, incidentally, are said to have inspired Anna Sewell's horsey novel Black Beauty.
Order room service or choose entertainment with your Amazon Echo virtual concierge at the UK's 30th Village Hotel Club – the brand's most high tech offering yet. In Filton, on the northern edge of Bristol, this millennial-friendly 'urban resort' launched in December 2018, with 153 rooms, a pub, restaurant and a leisure centre with an indoor pool and high-tech gym.
Discover even more places to stay in Bristol….


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The highly efficient zoning option means you can enjoy different temperatures in up to four separate zones with Controllers, giving you total control over individual comfort levels throughout your home. Each zone has its own wall mounted controller allowing you to manage each zone independently and set the program mode to turn the heater on or off in various zones at your preferred times.
The Bradmac team will work with you to design the right zoning system that best suits your needs and your family's lifestyle. We ensure that each of zones has the minimum number of outlets as specified by the manufacturer guaranteeing performance and warranties. Zoning upgrades are available on all 4, 5, 6, & 7 star equivalent systems. Remember it's easier and more cost-effective to include this upgrade when the system is first installed.
Gas ducted heaters work by passing cold air over a heat exchanger, which is warmed by gas combustion. The warmed air is then pushed through a network of insulated ductwork to a series of floor, wall or ceiling mounted vents.
A thermostat is then installed in the main living area, which controls the desired temperature of the home.
Next, return ducts are installed either in a hallway or in the ceiling, with their purpose being to extract air from the room and recycle it through the system where it will be further warmed before re-entering the home.
A zoned heating system divides your home into different areas or "zones". These zones can be controlled separately throughout the day or night allowing warm air to be delivered to your rooms of choice. Advanced systems can be configured with individual temperature controls in each zone.
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Many believers have a difficult time resolving questions about their love life. This can range from single people looking for a relationship to married couples seeking council to resolve relationship issues. When it comes to love there are many questions and sometimes it is difficult to find the answers.
Recently I was asked what I felt about psychics and how they can help answer questions about love. As a Christian I have always been skeptical, but with the popularity of new shows on TV like Long Island Medium and others, many people wonder if psychic powers can be a gift from God to help answer some of life's toughest questions.
I decided to test the waters and investigate to see if a psychic could really help or if it was just a hoax. After hearing of a psychic named Tana Hoy on the radio and his experiences and advice he gave I was really curious if I could throw this guy off his game. I decided to do the reading over the phone as it was a flat rate. Plus I was a little nervous to go meet a psychic face to face.
The phone reading actually wasn't bad he gave me some good counseling and I actually felt as if he knew some things about my past as well. Of course this being truelovechallenge.com I opted for his love psychic reading as that is one of the services he offered. I was surprised with some of the detail he knew about my past relationships and it definitely opened my eyes. We will see if his predictions come to pass, but it was definitely a hopeful experience. Some people do have talents given from God I am not sure if his were or not, but I am still going to pray for answers from the Lord to help me through this phase of my life.
I often get asked how to best express love for a spouse on a daily basis. One of the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage is to tell your husband or wife how you feel about them, not just on special occasions, but in everyday life. After all, if we only say "I love you" when it's expected, it ceases to feel special or inspired.
The first thing I recommend when I hear this question is to simply find a way to tell him or her that they're appreciated. It can be over something as simple as washing the dishes, or taking the kids the school. The so-called "little things" are actually pretty important in order for your family to function; let your spouse know how much you value it. If this seems odd, think of it this way. At work, doesn't it feel nice when your boss or colleagues appreciate even your small efforts? Similarly, hearing your kids say "thanks" for one of the myriad things you do for them can go a long way.
Of course, the old fashioned way of expressing love never gets old either. I don't necessarily advocate showering people with gifts; true love between adults shouldn't be grounded in material possessions. However, a surprise present here and there is always appreciated. Jewelry in particular never goes out of style. A friend tipped me off to Charm America, whose gold charms are elegant and simple. I gave one to my spouse, and she loved it. She never saw it coming, which was key. The act of saying "I love you" just because you feel like it is almost as important as the gift itself. Of course, my wife still wears other pieces of jewelry, but she's incorporated my charm into her regular accessories.


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Ryan Sciacchitano, BKin, CSCS, CISSN
Tracey Teasdale, ND, CISSN
Student Scholarship – First Place Research Review
Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage of a joint, as well as the associated joint lining, ligaments, and underlying bone.1 OA is strongly associated with advancing age, with average onset occurring in the fifth decade of life.2 An estimated 30% of Canadians have been diagnosed, 51.3% of whom are under the age of 65.2 In Canada the productivity costs of work loss (PCWL) associated with OA increased to $17.5 billion in 2008.3 The burden on the healthcare system is also alarming, with the total annual cost per patient estimated at approximately US $5700.4 This does not include the approximately 39% of people with OA who reported an inability to access needed healthcare services, most commonly due to OA's debilitating effects.5
Currently, no cure exists for OA.1 Acupuncture6 and corticosteroid injection7 have shown the most efficacy in decreasing acute pain. However, the research examining acupuncture for OA is of poor quality,6 and corticosteroid injections have concerning systemic effects (eg, disturbed control of diabetes and hypertension, facial flushing, inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, sepsis, and death in very rare cases), and its long-term safety has not been addressed in a satisfactory manner.7 Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more efficacious, but the cost is overwhelming, with an estimated $42.2 billion spent on knee and hip replacements in the United States, alone, in 2009.8 This article examines the effect of prolotherapy on OA as a cost-effective approach to improving clinical outcomes.
OA Treatment Guidelines
Current conventional medical treatment for OA focuses on reducing and controlling pain, minimizing disability, and educating patients and their families about the disease.9 Non-pharmacologic treatments are considered first-line therapies, to be implemented before use of pharmacologic agents (see Table 1).10
Table 1. Conventional OA Treatments & Therapeutic Goals10,11
Treatment Treatment Goal
Rest and restricted use of affected joint Decrease pain and inflammation
Weight reduction (if necessary) Decrease stress on weight-bearing joints
Heat therapy Decrease pain
Exercise (range of motion, strengthening, and aquatic-based exercises) Increase mobility, decrease pain and stress on the joint; regular strengthening of quadriceps12 and hip abductors and adductors13 has been shown to reduce knee pain associated with OA
Occupational therapy assessment Assess current abilities in performing daily activities and potential need for ambulatory aids
Patient education programs Improve overall clinical outcomes14,15
If non-pharmacologic treatments are not considered satisfactory, pharmaceuticals are then considered for reduction of pain and swelling and increased joint function. They are listed in Table 2 in the typical order that a practitioner considers implementing them.
Table 2. Pharmaceutical Treatments for OA10,11
Traditional NSAIDs (eg, aspirin, ibuprofen)
Selective COX-2 inhibitors (eg, celecoxib)
Meloxicam (COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor; preferential for COX-2)
Opioids (eg, codeine)
Tramadol (opiate-like analgesic)
Intra-articular corticosteroid injection (eg, methylprednisolone and triamcinolone)
Hyaluronic acid injection
If the response to these treatments is inadequate, conventional medical practice also considers joint replacement surgery as a potential treatment.9 Good evidence exists showing significantly positive benefits on the short- and long-term quality of life in patients after this procedure.16 Osteotomy is also considered, but is less common, as it is currently viewed as a short-term measure, likely only delaying full joint replacement.17
Naturopathic medicine is becoming increasingly prominent in the treatment of OA, as recent reports suggest that approximately 60-90% of dissatisfied arthritis patients are likely to seek complementary and alternative medicine.18 Naturopathic doctors generally begin with many of the treatments listed in Table 1, and then continue with acupuncture and dietary recommendations specific to each patient. Common supplements implemented for OA are reviewed in Table 3.
Table 3. Common Naturopathic Supplements
Treatment Dose & Duration Efficacy of Treatment
Curcumin Most commonly 1 g/d in divided doses, minimum 4-6 wk Improvement in pain on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS; mean difference -2.04), and mean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score of 15.3619
Vitamin D 60 000 IU/d X 10 d, then 60 000 IU once/mo X 12 mo20
50,000 IU/month X 2 y21 Improved WOMAC scores without reaching minimum clinical important difference; small decrease in short-term symptoms20
No change in MRI-measured tibial cartilage volume or WOMAC knee pain21
Glucosamine / Chondroitin sulfate 800 mg/d, 1-3 y
1500 mg/d, 1-3 y Each individually showed no difference vs placebo after 1 year of treatment. May delay radiologic progression of OA after 2-3 years of treatment,22,23 but risk of publication bias exists,24 with some studies showing no effect.25 The combination compared similarly to celecoxib, with fewer side effects.26
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 1.125 g TID X 12 wk27
5 g/d X 6 mo28 Small improvement in WOMAC physical function and total scores, but not in WOMAC pain or stiffness scores27
Compared favorably to glucosamine when combined with Boswellia28
Fish oil 1332 mg with 600 mg omega-3/d X 26 wk29
4.5 g combined EPA/DHA/d vs 0.45 g combined EPA/DHA + sunflower oil/d X 2 y30 Improves effects of glucosamine sulfate on WOMAC scale29
Only the 0.45 g group reached minimum 12-point improvement in WOMAC function; higher dose less effective30
Boswellia serrata 350 mg curcumin, 150 mg Boswellia (75% boswellic acids) per day X 12 wk31
333 mg Boswellia (minimum 40% boswellic acids) per day X 8 wk32 When combined with curcumin, performed better on symptom-scoring and clinical examination than celecoxib31
Decreased knee pain, increased knee flexion, and increased walking distance in a small randomized controlled trial32
Natural eggshell membrane (NEM) 500 mg/d X 30-60 d WOMAC scores did not improve significantly, although the authors calculated an NNT (number needed to treat) of 5 for a 50% reduction in pain in clinical practice. The risk of publication bias exists due to possible conflict of interest.33
Ginger 750 mg/d X 12 wk34
133 mg TID (ginger extract) X 3 wk35 Improvement on WOMAC scores; greater improvement when combined with diclofenac (which was also better than diclofenac alone)34
Inferior magnitude of effect than ibuprofen; slightly better than placebo35
Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw) 2400 mg doloteffin (50 mg harpagoside) X 12 wk36
650 mg total combined devil's claw, curcumin, bromelain; duration unknown37
2610 mg X 4 mo38 Unblinded study demonstrated improvement in total WOMAC score (mean difference 12.6) and VAS score for pain (25.8%)36
Significant reductions in both acute and chronic pain on VAS when combined with turmeric and bromelain37
At least as effective as a reference drug (diacerhein) and decreased the need for NSAIDs38
Note: For studies using the WOMAC scale, a 12-point improvement is considered the minimum clinical important difference.
Prolotherapy (from "proliferative therapy") involves the injection of a hyperosmolar dextrose solution.39 It was formalized by George Hackett, a general surgeon in the United States, who had been using this treatment clinically for over 30 years.40 The solution acts as an irritant, which is typically injected into a joint space, tendinous insertion, or ligament. Solutions other than dextrose have been used (phenol-glycerine-glucose, and morrhuate sodium); however, the dextrose solution is most commonly researched and used clinically. The goals and suggested benefits include improved joint stability, biomechanics, and function, as well as decreased pain.41 Side effects mostly involve minor pain associated with the needle puncture, with no serious adverse effects having been reported. The purported mechanism of action is not well-defined in scientific literature.39 It is suggested that once the dextrose solution is injected, it creates an inflammatory response due to the osmotic rupture of local cells, as well as an upregulation of the expression of platelet-derived growth factors. This is considered to be effective largely because of the poor blood supply that joint cavities, tendons, and ligaments generally receive. In essence, prolotherapy recruits the body's own cells to these damaged sights to speed healing and repair tissue that the body is notoriously slow at healing. In-vitro studies clearly indicate a rapid elevation of growth factor in chondrocytes, but this has yet to be demonstrated in vivo.41 To date, 8 human clinical trials, including 6 randomized controlled trials, have been conducted on prolotherapy for OA. Their results are summarized in Table 4.
Table 4. Prolotherapy & Existing Clinical Research
Clinical Trial % Dextrose Injection Schedule Summary of Results
Sert; 201642 Unspecified 0, 3, 6 weeks VAS score and all WOMAC scores decreased significantly in the prolotherapy group vs the saline injection group and control group at the 18-wk follow-up; all groups given the same home exercise program
Rabago; 201543 25% intra-articular, 15% extra-articular Weeks 1, 5, 9; wk 13 and 17 optional Significant improvement from baseline on WOMAC scale. Pain, stiffness, and function all improved steadily through the duration of the study, with an average improvement of 20.9 points at 52 wk. 53 participants were considered responders, while 12 saw no improvement or worsening, attributed partly to not following post-injection instructions, ie, engaging in heavy exercise soon thereafter.
Rabago; 201444 25% intra-articular, 15% extra-articular Weeks 1, 5, 9; wk 13 and 17 optional Average composite score change on WOMAC was 16.5 over 1 year. Most participants experienced near-maximum improvement by 24 wk and remained stable through 1 year.
Jahangiri; 201445 20% 1, 2, 3 months Better results were observed for the corticosteroid group at 1 mo; the groups were comparable at 2 mo; and more favorable results were observed in the prolotherapy group at 6 mo. Both groups saw improvements, but prolotherapy seemed to be more effective in terms of total function.
Rabago; 201346 25% intra-articular, 15% extra-articular Weeks 1, 5, 9; wk 13 and 17 optional The prolotherapy group showed progressive improvements over the course of 52 wk. The average improvement score at 52 wk on WOMAC was 15.32, or 24%. The control groups (saline, exercise) also showed improvement, but significantly less than the prolotherapy group.
Rabago; 201247 25% intra-articular, 15% extra-articular Weeks 1, 5, 9; wk 13 and 17 optional A 15.9 point total improvement on the WOMAC scale (36.1%) observed at 12 wk and maintained through the 52-wk study duration. Female gender, age 46-65 y, and BMI of 25 or less were associated with greater improvements.
Reeves; 200041 10% 0, 2, 4 months Pain with finger movement improved significantly more in the prolotherapy group (42%) vs control (15%). Flexion range of motion also improved more in the prolotherapy group. Pain at rest and with gripping improved more than placebo, but these outcomes were not statistically significant.
Reeves; 200048 10% 0, 2, 4 months At 6 months, pain, swelling, buckling episodes, and knee flexion range were significantly improved in the intervention group vs placebo.
At 12 months, further decrease in pain (overall 44% decrease), swelling (overall 63% decrease), knee buckling (overall 85% decreased frequency), and flexion range (overall 14 degree increase).
Statistically significant improvements were found in osteophyte grades, cartilage thickness, and proximal tibial width.
OA is a very common disorder, with an expected rise in prevalence2 that will increase the already massive burden on the healthcare system8 and workforce.5 Most current treatments are unsatisfactory, only targeting symptom management, and must be maintained for the duration of the patient's life.
While the body of evidence may not yet be sufficient, the purported significant long-term, sustained benefit, along with the decreased use of pain medications and relative safety of the treatment, make prolotherapy a very appealing option to practitioners. However, prolotherapy cannot as yet be considered a first-line option for the treatment of OA because significant information is still lacking. As an example, standardized dosages, formulations, and treatment schedules have not been established, with some authors attributing a few adverse effects to possibly using too high of a dose and total volume of fluid in their study. This lack of consistency can lead to potential confusion when attempting to apply these results clinically. Based on the research to-date, 25% intra-articular and 15% extra-articular injections at 1, 5, and 9 weeks would be the most evidence-based approach, allowing for regeneration of both cartilage and surrounding soft tissue. Larger trials with both biomechanical and imaging measures are needed to determine the true clinical benefit of prolotherapy.
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Eriksen P, Bartels EM, Altman RD, et al. Risk of Bias and Brand Explain the Observed Inconsistency in Trials on Glucosamine for Symptomatic Relief of Osteoarthritis: A Meta‐Analysis of Placebo‐Controlled Trials. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014;66(12):1844-1855.
Wandel S, Jüni P, Tendal B, et al. Effects of glucosamine, chondroitin, or placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of hip or knee: network meta-analysis. BMJ. 2010;341:c4675.
Hochberg MC, Martel-Pelletier J, Monfort J, et al. Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib. Ann Rheum Dis. 2016;75(1):37-44.
Debbi E, Agar G, Fichman G, et al. Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane supplementation on osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2011;11:50.
Notarnicola A, Maccagnano G, Moretti L, et al. Methylsulfonylmethane and boswellic acids versus glucosamine sulfate in the treatment of knee arthritis: Randomized trial. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2016;29(1):140-146.
Gruenwald, J, Petzold E, Busch R, et al. Effect of glucosamine sulfate with or without omega-3 fatty acids in patients with osteoarthritis. Adv Ther. 2009;26(9):858-871.
Hill CL, March LM, Aitken D, et al. Fish oil in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised clinical trial of low dose versus high dose. Ann Rheum Dis. 2016;75(1):23-29.
Kizhakkedath R. Clinical evaluation of a formulation containing Curcuma longa and Boswellia serrata extracts in the management of knee osteoarthritis. Mol Med Rep. 2013;8(5):1542-1548.
Kimmatkar N, Thawani V, Hingorani L, Khiyani R. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee–a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(1):3-7.
Ruff K, Winkler A, Jackson R, et al. Eggshell membrane in the treatment of pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Clin Rheumatol. 2009;28(8):907-914.
Paramdeep G. Efficacy and tolerability of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in patients of osteoarthritis of knee. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2013;57(2):177-183.
Bliddal H, Rosetzsky A, Schlichting P, et al. A randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of ginger extracts and ibuprofen in osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2000;8(1):9-12.
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Distel LM, Best TM. Prolotherapy: a clinical review of its role in treating chronic musculoskeletal pain. PM R. 2011;3(6 Suppl 1):S78-S81.
Hauser RA, Hauser MA. A Retrospective Study on Hackett-Hemwall Dextrose Prolotherapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain at an Outpatient Charity Clinic in Rural Illinois. J Prolotherapy. 2009;1(4):205-216.
Reeves K, Hassanein K. Randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled double-blind study of dextrose prolotherapy for osteoarthritic thumb and finger (DIP, PIP, and trapeziometacarpal) joints: evidence of clinical efficacy. J Altern Complement Med. 2000;6(4):311-320.
Sert A, Ozcan E, Esmaeilzadeh S. Poster 383 Effects of Dextrose Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. PM R. 2016;8(9S):S286.
Rabago D, Mundt M, Zgierska A, Grettie J. Hypertonic dextrose injection (prolotherapy) for knee osteoarthritis: Long term outcomes. Complement Ther Med. 2015;23(3):388-395.
Rabago D, Patterson J, Mundt M, et al. Dextrose and morrhuate sodium injections (prolotherapy) for knee osteoarthritis: a prospective open-label trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(5):383-391.
Jahangiri A, Moghaddam F, Najafi S. Hypertonic dextrose versus corticosteroid local injection for the treatment of osteoarthritis in the first carpometacarpal joint: a double-blind randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sci. 2014;19(5):737-743.
Rabago D, Patterson J, Mundt M, Kijowski R. Dextrose Prolotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Fam Med. 2013;11(3):229-237.
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Ryan Sciacchitano, BKin, CSCS, CISSN, is a 4th year intern at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Through his many years as an athlete, including competing for the University of Toronto varsity soccer team and Toronto FC, Ryan developed a fascination for optimal health and performance. His current goals revolve around acquiring, developing, and expanding his knowledge in order to help others realize their full potential in health and athletics.
Tracey Teasdale, ND, CISSN, is a naturopathic doctor and sports nutritionist in private practice in Barrie, Ontario; she is also a sports medicine clinical supervisor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr Teasdale is a published author and recipient of the Sport Information Resource Centre's Research Development Award for her research on trigger-point therapy and pain management. Her passion lies in maximizing her patient's potential, in both sport and life.
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We often cast our spiritual quest—our grappling with fundamental human issues—as a journey. But the kind of journey we'll embark upon is not a journey in the usual sense of the word.
Generally we think of a journey involving movement and direction, either going out somewhere into the world or else leading inward, into the self. But in Buddhism our journey must go nowhere—neither in nor out. Rather, ours is a journey into nearness, into immediacy. Our journey must be to awaken here an now, to awaken to here and now. To be fully alive, we must be fully present.


The Food and Drug Administration is asking the public for its thoughts on potentially changing federal laws concerning cannabis. The call for input comes as the federal government prepares to participate in a conversation with the United Nations World Health Organization's (WHO's) review of the current international classification of marijuana.
The US is one of many countries which are signed to drug treaties which would technically prohibit it from legalizing marijuana. But WHO is now considering changing the language of its drug treaties and it wants the input of nations as it does so. In turn, the FDA is asking for the American public's input on the issue.
A release from the FDA posted Monday says that it's "requesting interested persons to submit comments concerning abuse potential, actual abuse, medical usefulness, trafficking, and impact of scheduling changes on availability for medical use of" these substances.
The country is currently bound by what's known as the Psychotropics Convention, or the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. US government bylaws state that if WHO wants to present a change in the scheduling of narcotics to the federal government, then the Secretary of Health and Human Services has to "provide opportunity for interested persons" to comment on the change first. And voila, that's where we're at now.
The government will receive comments at regulations.gov until April 23. As of the end of day Monday, they had received nearly 1,000 comments.
WHO's Expert Committee on Drug Dependence will convene in June, and there member countries can make recommendations for the organisation to review. Last year WHO found in a pre-review that CBD "has been demonstrated as an effective treatment of epilepsy in several clinical trials," "is generally well tolerated with a good safety profile," and is worthy of further analysis, according to Forbes.
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29th Annual Review Music Awards Performance Line-up & Update
Posted In: Arts & Entertainment, Review Music Awards, From Issue 806 By: Robert E Martin
By the time you read this the final vote will have been cast in our 29th Annual Review Music Awards and it gives me extreme gratification to note that a landmark number of readers, fans, and supporters of our regional music scene took the time to register, vote, and make their own voices heard. With over 6004 votes cast for all categories & divisions and 948 musicians throughout the region nominated, during the first weekend of the final voting round we had another 1,000 votes cast; so it is safe to say that with our newly instituted tabulation script designed to protect against voter fraud, coupled with the level of registration and interest, this year's ceremony will be the most accurate and fairest assessment from the voting public that we have yet presented.
As I have said before, the purpose of this ceremony is to celebrate the creativity, drive, and excellence of the musical artisans populating our region; in which case there are no 'winners, or losers'. And it is with great pleasure that I proudly announce the stellar line-up for our 29th Annual Review Music Awards Ceremony & Celebration, which will be held again this year in the Genevieve Ballroom at Lumber Barons Brewery in Bay City on Sunday, April 12th.
The Review Music Awards is a very special evening whereby the public at large has the opportunity to honor, converse with, and soak up the special musical talents of top musicians in the genres of Rock, Blues, Country , Hip Hop & Jazz, along with many miscellaneous categories for which we honor top artists in over 60 different categories and divisions.
Guest presenters and local personalities will be on hand to present the Awards to the esteemed recipients; and this year we will present incredible musical performances by the following line-up of artists:
Donny Brown & the Van-Dell Tones: Saginaw native Donny Brown, formerly drummer, vocalist & co-founder of the seminal Alt-Rock band The Verve Pipe will showcase new original material from his debut EP Hess Street along with fresh translations on many Verve Pipe classics.
Redburn: With his mixture and hybrid of hard rock & Hip-Hop, Chris Redburn and company are packing in the clubs and scoring big with their newly released CD, Rock Hop.
Brody & the Busch Rd. Trio: One of the most original and committed rock outfits on the scene, musically this group frames songwriter/vocalist Eric 'Brody' Braeutigam's original songs with sounds drawn from both Classic Rock and America's rich musical legacy of the Blues and Folk. Each song is an amalgamation of influences that results in something fresh and unique, possessing a divergent range of expression.
The Distorted Waltz. This highly energized and creative rock quartet are musical anarchists hanging their instincts for coloration on catchy hooks and driven emotion. Their music is diverse yet familiar, exploring a kaleidoscope of sound that colors sepia toned excursions into the past and day-glow forays into the future.
Avenue 5: This incredible line-up of musical talent possesses both strong musicianship and vocal harmonization guaranteed to pull audiences out of their seats. With musical sensibilities deeply seated in Motown, Rhythm & Blues, and popular dance music, it is impossible not to be drawn into the light emanating from the soulful and shimmering sounds they create.
The Blues Sage Ramblers: This newly formed amalgamation consisting of veteran musicians Tom Dolson, Bob Hausler, James Nelson and Jim Spaulding create a cosmic hybrid of Americana, Outlaw Country, Blues, Rock & Soul.
The Robertson Brothers Band: This newly formed group consists of brothers Mike & Scott Robertson and Rosco Selley from the esteemed group Maybe August, legendary Saginaw keyboardist Mike Thomas, and Micke McHenry on percussion. Leaning towards Americana they are also heavy on vocal harmonization and mix acoustic and electric presentations.
The Hipakritz: A long time staple on the Rock 'n Roll Scene, this ever-popular party band is guaranteed to shake down the house as they host our 'Awards After Party' that will close out the evening with a bang and a reminder about all that is great in this region.
Doors for the 29th annual RMA's will open at 4:00 PM and the show will run from 5:00-11:00 PM, followed by the After Party. Tickets are now on sale for $10.00 advance and will run $15.00 the day of the ceremony. Table Tickets are available for $50.00 for six tickets; and the VIP After Party is free with ticket purchase.
Tickets are available at the following locations: Saginaw: Review Magazine, White's Bar, Records & Tapes Galore, Opperman's Cork & Ale; Mac's Bar and Thunderbrew Coffee Co.
Bay City: LumberBaron's/The Stables • Herter Music • Electric Kitsch. Midland: Mid Michigan Music • Tim Boychuck's State Farm Insurance • Fulkerson Music.
Only 250 tickets are available for this special annual event, so act now to assure you don't miss it! Please mark the date on your calendar and be sure to get your tickets now!
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Democratic Party Inserts God Language Despite Votes
I did end up watching a bit of the Democratic convention in Charlotte. I hadn't planned on doing so, but I figured that since I watched a bit of the Republican convention, I might as well see how they compared. I've posted some general thoughts at Red State Progressive, but I want to address something with direct relevance to atheists here.
You have probably heard that American Atheists was not particularly happy with the Democratic Party's decision to insert language about some sort of god and about Jerusalem being the capital of Israel into their national platform. If you watched this vote at the convention, you'll know that the following description of what happened is technically accurate but does not begin to convey the outrage some of us felt while watching it:
The measure, led by Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, brought a vote before the convention delegates, requesting the official platform include the term god, and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The motion was not unanimous and was protested by some delegates, but was adopted after three voice votes by the official delegates.
Setting aside the question of whether any sort of gods should be part of the platform of any major party in the U.S., the process by which these voice votes occurred was truly appalling. In the first vote, there were clearly more people saying "no" than "aye," and that should have been the end of it right there. The delegates clearly rejected the amendment. However, because the passage of the amendment had been scripted (so much for meaningful democracy), a second voice vote was held. This time, the "ayes" and "noes" sounded like they were roughly equal. And so a third vote was taken, with the same result. In fact, the "noes" seemed even louder the third time. The convention chair, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, then announced that the amendment had passed with the required two-thirds majority needed. Um…no it hadn't. Watch it for yourself.
I have seen some atheists making the "who cares" argument, and they do have a point. The fact that god language has been inserted into the Democratic Party platform does not change our lives in any appreciable way. But the thing is, it really shouldn't be there. The U.S. is a secular democracy. And worse, I think that by including god language in the party platform, the Democratic Party is communicating something to atheists. Many atheists are now asking themselves whether we really have a home in this party. I think that is a fair question.


The tangled web of lies, deceit and betrayal cannot be undone until the young executive director of the domestic violence shelter confronts her own mysterious past. And when she is accused of murder, her past threatens to overwhelm her future.
Based on the author's personal knowledge and experience with domestic violence, this faith-based murder mystery will keep you guessing until the last chapter.


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CAN A CHANGING CROSS-CULTURAL CHILDCARE LANDSCAPE TEACH US ABOUT THE MARKETS OF THE FUTURE?
As grindingly hard as parenthood seems, particularly in the throes of the first weeks, it may be easier today than it has ever been. Most of us living in Europe would agree that our mothers wouldn't recognise the parenting landscape, with its paid leave, subsidised day care and free lunch (perhaps the only stage in life when there is such a thing). (more…)
Impossible to Translate Words into Images? How an Obsessive Blockbuster French Director Proved Hollywood Wrong…
The film adaptation of Reif Larson's 2009 novel, The Selected Works of TS Spivet, was released in cinemas on Friday, 13 June. This is somewhat remarkable, considering that the book was initially deemed "unfilmable". In a recent interview in the Guardian, Larson explains that, despite a flurry of initial interest from Hollywood agents, the book was too challenging to adapt for cinema. So when he unexpectedly received an e-mail from the filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet (of Amélie fame), he was astonished. Jeunet wrote that he was "smitten" with the novel and wanted to make the film. Thus began the intricate process of translating the novel; by rearranging sequences, adapting characters and re-ordering scenes, Jeunet deconstructed the book piece-by-piece to re-create the story.
Global Brand Translation Misfires, Corrected by Culturally Smart Apologies
We have already talked about how lightly brands need to tread in a world where everyone is watching, where companies have unprecedented access not only to an enormous raft of potential consumers, but also to the ever-vigilant eyes of potential critics. "Trial by Twitter" is a process that has found many brands guilty, and unfortunate gaffes are never far from mind. Take Waitrose's social media misfire last autumn, where its "Reasons" campaign was hijacked and turned on its head by teasing tweeters. Rather than issuing an apology as such, they did feel they had to acknowledge the jocular nature of people's reactions. Other brands to have faced similar cyber-ribbing have reacted in various ways, either by adopting a similarly ribald tone, or by going on an unrepentant offensive, as this blog post discusses. And we can't forget the reaction to Nick Clegg's apology video, which went viral last year and totally undermined his attempt to clear the air with the British electorate.
People around the world apologise in different ways. In Japan, the act of apologising is considered a virtue (more on this later). It is no surprise, therefore, that their language and culture have such a diffuse number of ways to express the sentiment of sorriness. The same cannot always be said of the West, where people can often be found saving face by issuing 'apologies' that are entirely devoid of any sincerity or meaning. Or the classic British reflex-action apology, where "sorry" is used so unsparingly that it is roughly akin to "hmmm".
Whatever the 'right' approach, there can be little doubt that the apology is an important art when errors in communication are so easy and public. And things only get more complicated when that apology has to be made across cultures, where different conventions, traditions and politics, not to mention different languages, are at play. Last week, Apple found themselves issuing a public apology to their Chinese customers following criticism from state media outlets about the company's warranty terms. The apology received extensive news coverage across the country, to the bewilderment of many Chinese people, who found the authorities' glee at events somewhat baffling compared to the veritable silence over more significant matters of public interest. What was perhaps most interesting about Apple's apology was the way it was worded – "At the same time," they said, "we also realize that we have much to learn about operating in China, and how we communicate here." In this knowledge, a comprehensive global communication audit might have saved any embarrassment, taking advantage of local expertise and insight to achieve a "finger on the pulse" – essential for survival in the modern technology jungle.
As we've already mentioned, the cross-cultural apology is a complicated process due to the linguistic, political and cultural considerations that need to be taken on board. Indeed, an episode at the end of 2012 shows the extent of the complications in China, with the reporting of an "apology" made by the new Leader of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping. When arriving late for a speech, he made a comment which literally translates as "made everyone wait a long time". Does this mean "sorry"? According to the presiding English interpreter, it did. Later on, however, opinion was divided among observers, with some objecting to translations from various international media outlets that played up the "sorry" aspect, while others felt the literal translation – with its more unrepentant connotations – was appropriate.
An extreme example of how cultural conventions can differ came with the public apology offered by Japanese popstar Minami Minegishi following revelations that she had spent the night with her boyfriend. She appeared with a shaved head, begging the public for forgiveness in a traditional act of contrition.
There is no escaping the fact that, were the divas of Europe or the US to so flail themselves for such minor misdemeanours, the blogosphere would be utterly saturated. Yes, it might have been over the top and unnecessary, but it was also on some level based on cultural tradition.
These examples show the challenges faced by brands operating internationally, and the need for expert, sensitive cross-cultural communications strategies. Saying sorry is never easy. Saying sorry across a cultural divide is even harder…
Textappeal World Blend 2013
For the 2012 New Year, the Textappeal team invented a box filled with worldly flavours of chocolates such as "peanut butter with jam", "jasmine", and "wasabi" as our annual gift. This posed a tough challenge for us this year, as we now have to exceed expectations for 2013!
This year we decided to create our very own blend of tea. Tea being the second most popular beverage in the world, we created an infusion of flavours that best describes our multicultural Textappeal brand.
We arranged a tea tasting session in our offices with a qualified tea master. After tasting a variety of teas and flavours, we came up with a delicious infusion of Chinese cinnamon, Spanish orange blossom, Indian rose petals, Thai red peppercorns, Mexican chilli and Madagascan vanilla.
Our Tea master also gave us a lesson on how tea is made, consumed, people's interaction with tea and the aesthetics surrounding the art of drinking tea around the world.
It was an extremely interesting team session, but let's not get rid of our coffee machine just yet, just in case. Watch this space to see what we have in mind for 2014!
Wishing you all the best for 2013!


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Thursday, April 18th, 2019 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
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Our Center specializes in the treatment of acne, rosacea, psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and skin cancers. We also offer a range of Cosmetic Dermatology services to help you take the next step towards healthier, beautiful skin.
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We treat both Medical Dermatological conditions and also have expertise in Cosmetic Dermatology to help maintain the most beautiful skin for you.
The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery was originally established in 1981 by Emil A. Tanghetti, M.D. as a practice solely devoted to diseases and surgeries of the skin. As his practice has expanded over the past three decades, so has the range of services Dr. Tanghetti now offers. Led by Dr. Tanghetti, the medical staff includes Michael Dominisse, Amanda Knox, Kathy Lemoine, Brynn Gilbert and Rahnie Wood to assure your procedures are performed and supervised by qualified medical personnel.
Dr. Tanghetti has been instrumental to many reasearch projects, studies and published publications in many parts of the world.
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We provide EVSE evaluation, testing and certification for inlets, outlets, connectors, cables and charging stations. With a full range in-lab capabilities, we can help you certify your product for use according to relevant industry and OEM standards. Additionally, our field evaluation capabilities allow us to inspect and approve public or private EVSE installations for safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
We also maintain close relationships with EVSE and electric vehicle manufacturers to keep you abreast of upcoming changes in technology and compatibility. As EVSE is not harmonized among automotive manufacturers, we help you stay at the forefront of EVSE technology based on regulatory, industry and OEM technology adoption.


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Classics, perhaps, to some. Most of these books are hard to find and have been out of print for years. They won't be around for long. If you see something you like and want, buy it today. The inventory is thin and the entire site might not be operational in the heat of the summer when we're devoted to coaching at the pools and lakes in mornings, noon and evenings.
This was the first book published by Coach Mark Rauterkus. It had an ebook option that was the first of its kind for any sports book.
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