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Bugatti is reportedly planning a hardcore version of its Chiron hypercar targeted at ultra-wealthy track enthusiasts. Rather than a boost in power, the hardcore Chiron is said to benefit from less weight, a racing-style transmission, and aerodynamics aimed at increased downforce. Patents for a potential new Cadillac coupe with Escala…
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I had just given notice at my day job when United By Blue, a Philly-based eco-clothier, invited me to a preview of their new flagship store in Philly’s Old City neighborhood. With just three weeks left of financial security, I had no real plan for my next move, and the opportunity to see an ambitious 3,300-square-foot concept clothing store/cafe come alive during soft opening seemed a good place to find myself. They sold me on an adventure. They’d bus me from New York to Philly and put me up for the night. There would be drinks and food in the evening on Thursday, when they’d tell me all about their ocean conservation initiatives. Most tantalizing was the promise of a campfire-inspired breakfast on Friday morning.
I filled in the rest of the blanks. When I arrived, I would find strangers who would immediately seem like lifelong friends. We would swaddle each other in flannel and share our dreams of roaming a greener urban jungle while outfitted in sustainable clothing. After telling ghost stories over evening coffee, we’d mummify ourselves in sleeping bags and wake up the next morning for our “campfire-inspired breakfast.” There’d be a fire pit. An actual fire pit inside this store that would somehow not violate the fire code. Over locally sourced eggs and bacon, we’d make a plan to save the ocean and then we’d all do ayahuasca and throw up the fears that we brought into the store the previous evening. There was no way I was leaving this clothing store without certainty about my life’s path.
On the bus ride down, I received word that the “campfire-inspired breakfast” had been cancelled due to unexpected problems getting the kitchen ready. Ever optimistic in spite of the extinguishing of my Friday morning enlightenment, I put all my hopes on becoming one eco-savior entity with the other attendees of the Thursday event. I checked into my hotel, which I figured was a contingency for those not dedicated enough to the cause to get into those sleeping bags at the end of the night, and walked a few blocks over to the site where I would shed the skin of my previous life and emerge eco-conscious and lighter than air.
When I stepped inside to find my new friends, I discovered only polite strangers. They were warm, for sure, but not ready to bump chests with me and intertwine our hearts in a shared mission. The store had attractive displays of flannel shirts, tents, and industrial coolers that would survive the apocalypse. I also counted no fewer than six campfire-safe enamel coffee mugs sprinkled throughout with messages telling me to take a road trip and leave the world better. One told me “The Mountains Are Calling,” and, surrounded by reclaimed wood and many pairs of soft looking, but durable hemp socks, I believed the cup. I had to.
There were no psychedelics present, but there was whiskey, and maybe if I drank enough and ate enough of the pulled pork and catfish sliders going around, I’d get to where I wanted to be emotionally and spiritually. While I was trying to find myself, I found Lisa Brayda, the manager of the store’s coffee shop, the occasion for my dispatch from points north, located just feet away from the flannel. She made me a lovely shot of ReAnimator’s Keystone Blend from a Synesso Hydra, and told me about her hopes for the shop’s coffee program. She extolled the virtues of a well-executed FETCO drip coffee while expressing a desire to build a solid brew-by-cup offering. She was most excited about seeing people drink coffee at the communal table that sat directly in front of the coffee bar. Here was a coffee nerd who wanted to be accessible to any outdoorsperson who wandered over for that “campfire-inspired breakfast” I would never have.
I liked Lisa. She stood before me knowing what she wanted out of life and her career for the time being and didn’t need my imagined kumbaya soul awakening to reach her conclusions. She’d teach people how to serve coffee, foster a sense of community, and occasionally ring up a $300 Yeti cooler. Other team members from United By Blue put forth polished messaging about their commitment to picking up a pound of trash for every product sold across the nation. Their mission was clear, so how come mine wasn’t?
With some sliders, whiskey, and coffee swirling around my yet undiscovered spirit, I moved to go find an actual meal somewhere out in the world and was directed to pick up a swag bag on the way out. I checked the bag’s contents just outside and discovered those impossibly soft hemp socks and the mug that told me, “The Mountains Are Calling.” Was this mug telling me that my journey wasn’t over, but just beginning? I pulled out my brand new unsustainably produced iPhone X, held it up close to me, and said, “Hey, Siri, find me a fire pit.”
United by Blue is located at 205 Race Street, Philadelphia. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Eric J. Grimm (@ericjgrimm) writes about pop culture and coffee for Sprudge Media Network, and lives in Manhattan. Read more Eric J. Grimm on Sprudge.
Photographs courtesy of United by Blue.
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It’s been more than a month long since I’ve last posted about coffee as life has been giving surprises and thus taking some time. There have been lot of things going on that kept me a little away from me being a coffeeholic for a while. Within the same time, I’ve been hearing a lot about Nespresso Creatista Plus and so, thought of getting close with this beast to show you our side of assessment.
Creatista can be said as a new line of espresso makers by Nespresso (along with Breville), that are advanced and feature rich by their predecessors.
Why Creatista Plus
Nespresso in their old days was all about making machines for creating espresso’s and black coffee. When the brand saw demand for milk based drinks, it started combining the Aeroccino Plus external frother with it’s successful models like Inissia and Pixie. It did the work, but it was not up to mark if you are somewhat serious about perfect milk and latte art.
Creatista is for people who want hassle free Latte experience in a matter of few minutes without much fuzz all around.
The brand is already among the most popular ones in the coffee industry but the lack of perfect frothing was letting many customer choose another brand. Breville on the other hand has a focus on creating perfect espresso machines for baristas. Their team make regular visits to cafes to catch with the required improvements. They recently launched a machine called Oracle which was equipped with one of the most advanced frothing wand for creating amazing latte arts.
Nespresso focused their attention on that machine and followed partnering with Breville to combine their pod brewing with the most advanced frothing wand. The result that came out was indeed a beautiful creation ever built by both that can be said as the most innovative product by Nespresso. It was therefore named, Creatista!
Features & Specifications
Dimensions: 6.7″L x 16.1″ D x 12.2″ H
Weighs: 10.9 lbs
Stainless steel body
8 Beverage Selections
Water tank capacity 50 oz
TFT display at top
19 bar pump pressure
Instant heat up time of 3 seconds
Flow Through Heating Technology
Auto purge steam wand
Most advanced frothing wand that has features like 11 milk temperature settings and 8 frothing textures along with temperature sensing
Pop out cup tray for small cups
Used capsule container of 10
Step by step assisted cleaning system
Energy saving system – Auto shut off after 9 minutes of inactivity
Comes with welcome kit of 16 Grand Crus and Milk jug
2 Years warranty
The Smart Wand
Let’s first talk about it’s most impressive feature, the frothing wand. It’s really a smart one as it automatically froths the milk to 8 different textures with 11 temperature settings allowing more flexibility in drinks. Moreover, it’s not hot to touch and auto purges when finished.
Still, if you are an experienced barista, you might miss the independence of controlling like a manual espresso machine. Though, it saves much time of thinking, practicing and frothing. The focus here is most on the producing prefect textured milk that lavishes your cup of coffee, in an easy way.
We just have to put the jug of milk under the steam wand in the right position and press the button. After a few strange sounds, you will be amazed to see the steamed milk that is enough velvety textured to produce some great latte arts.
The Nespresso Capsule System
If you have previously used a Nespresso machine, you must have been surprised about the consistent brew quality and variety of flavors. The same things are applicable with Creatista as it is compatible with all of those, along with many additional features. With just a single dial button, you can make cappuccino, latte, flat white, ristretto, lungo, espresso, latte macchiato and much more.
The Latte Art
A great art at the top of the cup of latte almost impresses everyone. The advertisements connected with this machine give a glimpse that you can make these too if you buy this machine. Let’s be clear about that, latte art is a manual practice that can be done with normal espresso machines and it’s somehow the same here.
If you know about making tulips or leaf above a latte, than here you can make these too. About complex designs like phoenix and swans, you must learn and practice this art. But, it will be a little difficult with this machine as the most of the pods contain 14 grams of coffee grounds whereas an espresso machine takes about 30 grams of coffee grounds making the base rich for the latte art.
So if you are seeking the machine purely for latte art, go for some manual espresso maker whereas for basic designs, Creatista is great to go as it offers much more comfort in coffee creation.
The Taste
Nespresso has never disappointed in terms of the taste of it’s cup of espressos. Due to it’s wide variety of flavors and strengths, almost every coffee fanatic person get’s his choice. Now with this amazing frothing technology of Creatista Plus, Nespresso is a step ahead of many of it’s competitors, especially those who complained about the Lattes.
The video below will easily demonstrate as how a cup of coffee is made and it will give you a glimpse of taste too with it’s rich extraction of espresso and crema.
Nespresso Creatista Plus Pods
People are often confused about what capsules to use with Creatista Series. The answer though is very simple – this machine uses the same pods as in OriginalLine machines. You can even use reusable pods as well as the alternates if not satisfied with the cost or taste of the actual pods by Nespresso.
Creatista Plus vs Creatista
There has been a lot of talk about the Nespresso Creatista vs Plus. The brand created two versions so as to make it more affordable for people who are unable to spare $500 for an espresso machine.
As the name suggests, the Plus version is the extended variant of the same Creatista. The built up quality of Plus variant is better and includes some additional features too. Below we are listing some of the major differences.
Creatista(Former) is made up of a mix of Steel and plastic material whereas, the Plus variant(latter) is complete stainless steel.
The former has a 10 second heat up time whereas the latter just heats up in 3 seconds
The former has just 3 texture settings for frothing whereas the latter has 8
The basic former has 3 different milk temperature settings whereas the Plus variant has 11
The basic weighs 9.8 pounds whereas the Pus weighs 10.9 pounds
So, the comparison simply states that the Plus variant has better features and offers more convenience. The price just differs by around $140, and so if you can afford the Plus variant, it will be a life long machine with extra features and durability.
Pros And Cons
Every machine on this earth has their own set of features that make them stand a part, but every thing has another face too. Let’s have a look at it’s pros and cons.
Pros
Auto milk frothing makes this machine unique
Easy coffee making with Nespresso capsule system
Assisted guidance on cleaning
Stainless steel body makes it durable
Can be said as one of the best and cheapest automatic espresso machine
Cons
No manual control over temperature settings as these are predetermined
Frothing is also fixed with preset settings and so an experienced barista might feel something missing
Pod brewing can be a hit or miss for those who haven’t experienced the Nespresso capsules earlier
The Verdict
Overall, the Creatista Plus is a great machine if you are seeking something that saves time and serve a descent cup of espresso or latte. Don’t expect the espresso made from a manual espresso machine as that has more flexibility over coffee strength, milk temperature and texture settings.
Creatista Plus is purely made for convenience coffee experience at home that save you from a lot of hassles of brewing with it’s capsule system and automatic wand and with a feasible price tag.
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Nespresso Creatista Plus Espresso and Coffee Beverages Maker with Milk Frother by Breville, Silver (Kitchen)
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We tell ourselves stories in order to live. The princess is caged in the consulate. The man with the candy will lead the children into the sea. The naked woman on the ledge outside the sixteenth floor is a victim of accidie, or the naked woman is an exhibitionist, and it would be “interesting” to know which. We tell ourselves that it makes some difference wether the naked woman is about to commit a mortal sin or is about to register a political protest or is about to be, the Aristophanic view, snatched back to the human condition by a the fireman in priest’s clothing just visible in the window behind her, the one smiling at the telephoto lens. We look for the sermon in the suicide, for the social or the moral lesson in the murder of five. We interpret what we see, select the most workable of the multiple choices. We live entirely, especially if we are writers, by the imposition of a narrative line upon disparate images, by the “ideas” with which we have learned to freeze the shifting phantasmagoria which is our actual experience.
Or at least we do for a while.
— Joan Didion, The White Album
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WOW! Saif Ali Khan receives this pre-birthday gift from Kaalakaandi makers
Unleashing his quirky and unconventional side yet again in this dark comedy is Saif Ali Khan and we received a glimpse of the same in the recently released teaser of Kaalakaandi. The actor will turn a year older on August 16 and just two days before the same, the makers of this film are planning to release the trailer of the film.
As of now, Saif Ali Khan has taken off on a vacation with his family – wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and his son Taimur to Gstaad in Switzerland. However, the actor is expected to be back this weekend, right in time to attend the trailer launch of Kaalakaandi. It seems that director Akshat Verma and the rest of the film’s team thought that having this trailer launch before Saif’s special day will be a great pre-birthday gift for the actor.
The trailer launch, we hear, will have the entire ensemble cast of Kaalakaandi, which includes Vijay Raaz, Sobhita Dhulipala, Akshay Oberoi, Shenaz Treasury, Kunaal Roy Kapur and Deepak Dobriyal. As for the film, it is slated to release on September 8.
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We have been using Botox to treat Vaginismus here at Maze for almost 10 years now. It has been a life changer for so many patients who have had difficulty getting started with dilation. Not many practices perform this procedure, so I would like to take this opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions.
Does the Botox procedure hurt? The procedure itself does not hurt. You are given IV anesthesia, and once you are asleep we start the procedure. First we use the dilators to stretch out the muscles in the vagina. Next, we put in a speculum which gives us good visualization of the vagina. We perform a pap if needed, and then inject the Botox into the muscles. We follow it up with injections of lidocaine (a numbing medicine). The procedure itself takes less than 15 minutes. When you wake up, you are pretty numb, and we start dilation right away. You can feel pretty sore for a few days following, but that doesn’t last for too long.
Do I have to dilate if I get the Botox procedure done? Yes! Those vaginal muscles are tight and they will still need to be stretched. The botox just prevents the muscle from re-spasming, so it makes dilation easier. But you still need to dilate.
Does the Botox procedure cause any scarring? The procedure does not cause any scarring. The Botox is injected into the muscle with very tiny needles, smaller than what is used to draw your blood, and the injection sites heal within a few days.
How long does Botox last? Will I need to repeat the procedure? The Botox lasts for up to 6 months, giving you plenty of time to work on dilating and stretching out those muscles. Once you have worked through all the dilators, you will have a maintenance dilation plan that will keep those muscles relaxed, so you won’t need a repeat procedure.
Have more questions? Not sure if the procedure is right for you? Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation with one of our practitioners.
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Mißtrauen in das Geschick der Literatur, Mißtrauen in das Geschick der Freiheit, Mißtrauen in das Geschick der europäischen Menschheit, vor allem aber Mißtrauen, Mißtrauen und Mißtrauen in alle Verständigung: zwischen den Klassen, zwischen den Völkern, zwischen den Einzelnen. Und unbegrenztes Mißtrauen in I. G. Farben und die friedliche Vervollkommnung der Luftwaffe. Aber was nun, was dann?
— Walter Benjamin, Der Surrealismus, 1929
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When Marshmello first revealed he had a collaboration coming with CHVRCHES, fans were understandably skeptical. However, after listening to their new song “Here With Me” a number of times this morning, it’s easy to see that the two work together fantastically.
“Here With Me” isn’t a particularly groundbreaking song for either artist, but its simplicity lets CHVRCHES lead singer Lauren Mayberry’s voice shine through brilliantly. Supported by a light guitar melody and some understated drums, the song remains catchy all the way through.
As with any song under three minutes (“Here With Me” clocking in at 2 minutes, 36 seconds), I wish it was a bit longer. Maybe another bridge or some vocal embellishment in one of the verses would have been nice, but it’s still a great track nonetheless.
Check out “Here With Me” by Marshmello featuring CHVRCHES below.
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Marshmello ft CHVRCHES – Here With Me [Lyrics]
[Verse 1]
Can I tell you something just between you and me?
When I hear your voice, I know I’m finally free
Every single word is perfect as it can be
And I need you here with me
When you lift me up, I know that I’ll never fall
I can speak to you by saying nothing at all
Every single time, I find it harder to breathe
‘Cause I need you here with me
[Chorus]
Every day
You’re saying the words that I want you to say
There’s a pain in my heart and it won’t go away
Now I know I’m falling in deep
‘Cause I need you here with me
Every day
You’re saying the words that I want you to say
There’s a pain in my heart and it won’t go away
Now I know I’m falling in deep
‘Cause I need you here with me
[Verse 2]
I think I see your face in every place that I go
I try to hide it, but I know that it’s gonna show
Every single night, I find it harder to sleep
‘Cause I need you here with me
[Chorus]
Everyday
You’re saying the words that I want you to say
There’s a pain in my heart and it won’t go away
Now I know I’m falling in deep
‘Cause I need you here with me
Every day
You’re saying the words that I want you to say
There’s a pain in my heart and it won’t go away
Now I know I’m falling in deep
‘Cause I need you here with me
[Outro]
Can I tell you something just between you and me?
When I hear your voice, I know I’m finally free
Every single word is perfect as it can be
‘Cause I need you here with me
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Hi, guys! Happy Monday!
It’s time for another recap of last week’s workouts and some of the more memorable meals that I ate. I’m starting to adjust to a little less CrossFit and more OPEX workouts in my week. While I miss the community at CrossFit, I know working on all of my crazy imbalances at OPEX will pay off in the long run. Ultimately, I just want to feel my best and stop having so many (stupid) injuries. It’s tough getting old, right?
FITNESS
MONDAY: OPEX
Warmup:
Thoracic Mobility Exercises x 5 each
Banded Hip Flexor Stretch 1 min each side
Oblique Wall Stretch 1 min each side
A1) Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunge
16 steps x 3, 26lbs, rest 45 sec
A2) Single Arm Ring Row
6/side x 3 @2011, rest 90 sec
B1) SL Stability Ball Hamstring Curls
5-6/side x 3 @3010, rest 45 sec
B2) Hip Bridge Dumbbell Bench Press
8 x 3 @2010, 30lbs, rest 90 sec
C1) GHD Back Extension
10 x 3 @3010, rest 30 sec
C2) Half Kneeling Single Arm Press
8/side x 3 @2010, 25lbs, rest 1 min
D) 4 Rounds, NOT Rushed of:
80 foot sled push +135lbs,
8 side plank rotations/side
20 KB Deadbugs
Cooldown:
ROTEX Inward Hip
ROTEX Outward Shoulder
ROTEX Full Body Rotation
ROTEX Pelvic Floor
ROTEX Upper Body Turn
TUESDAY: SPIN CLASS
WEDNESDAY: OPEX
Warmup:
Thoracic Mobility Exercises x 5 each
Banded Hip Flexor Stretch 1 min each side
Oblique Wall Stretch 1 min each side
A1) Eccentric Single Leg Squat
8/side x 3 @2111, 12″ box, rest 90 sec
A2) Supinated Pull-up
3-5 x 3 @2110, rest 90 sec
B1) Single Leg RDL’s
8/side x 3 @3011, 35lbs, rest 45 sec
B2) Seated DB Press on Ground
6-8 x 3 @2010, 25lbs, rest 90 sec
C1) Lateral Banded Walk
20 steps each way x 3, blue band, rest 30 sec
C2) Chest Supported Incline Dumbbell Row
8 x 3 @2011, 30lbs, rest 1 min
D1) Powell Raise
8/side x 3 @3010, 10lbs, rest 30 sec
D2) Front Leaning Rest on Rings
45 sec x 3, rest 1 min
Cooldown:
ROTEX Inward Hip
ROTEX Outward Shoulder
ROTEX Full Body Rotation
ROTEX Pelvic Floor
ROTEX Upper Body Turn
THURSDAY: CROSSFIT
FRIDAY: OPEX
Warmup:
Thoracic Mobility Exercises x 5 each
Banded Hip Flexor Stretch 1 min each side
Oblique Wall Stretch 1 min each side
A1) Single Leg Banded Hip Thrusts
10/side x 3 @2011, red band, rest 45 sec
A2) 2 point Row
6-8/side x 3 @2010, 25lbs, rest 90 sec
B1) Strict Dips
5 x 3 @2011, rest 30 sec
B2) Side Plank with Band Row
10/side x 3, red band, rest 30 sec
B3) Forearm Plank Reach
10/side x 3, rest 1 min
C) 4 Rounds @ steady pace:
400 meter run,
25 meter SA Farmers Walk 44lbs,
30 sec sorenson
Cooldown:
ROTEX Inward Hip
ROTEX Outward Shoulder
ROTEX Full Body Rotation
ROTEX Pelvic Floor
ROTEX Upper Body Turn
SATURDAY: REST DAY
EATS
Sunflower seeds and chocolate chips – Perfect sweet and salty snack!
Arugula salad with chicken, blue cheese crumbles and pine nuts – Loving arugula and blue cheese lately!
Apps from Scarlet Tavern – Such a fun night out at one of my favorite spots. Look at that goat cheese skillet and tuna tartar!
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— James Joyce, Finnegan’s Wake
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Know what sparks the light in you, then use that light to illuminate the world!
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PC: @robinrogersphotographydance
DW: @cosigusa @cosigstudiowear (Use code: LOVERIANNA for 10% off)
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By Mark Nelson President Nelson Water:
With more than 30 years’ experience in the residential and commercial water treatment space, Mark Nelson is a Class 1 Drinking-Water Operator and a CBWA (Canadian Bottled Water Association) Certified Plant Operator. As founder and president of Nelson Water in Ottawa, Mark focuses on dealing with challenging water treatment system designs for problem water. He also heads the largest water bottling plant in the city of Ottawa with a delivery network throughout the Valley.
Water is all around us, but this doesn’t mean that many of us fully understand it. Whether you’re considering water treatment options or simply want to have confidence in your water quality, you’re likely to have questions. So, here we’ll answer some frequently asked water questions.
Are There Bugs In Water?
Raw water can contain a number of microorganisms. While some of these are healthy, there are some that are not so healthy. Bacteria, viruses and protozoan parasites are some of the common disease causing organisms found in water supplies. Waterborne pathogenic bacteria include Salmonella, Legionella, Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, and Vibrio cholerae. Waterborne viruses include Hepatitis A, while common protozoan parasites include Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
What Contaminants are Common in Drinking Water From Private Wells or Dugouts?
If your drinking water is sourced from a private supply, such as a well or dugout, you will be responsible for ensuring that your water is safe. Prairie water is generally from shallow water sources that provide an ideal environment for algae growth, due to the nutrient rich water. Campylobacter is a common type of bacteria in Prairie water. There are over 200 reported cases of campylobacteriosis each year in Saskatchewan, while Giardia causes over 100 cases of Beaver Fever each year in the area.
In a number of Agriculture Canada cited studies, 30 to 35 percent of the wells in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Alberta exceed the safe bacteria levels, with 92 percent of the private wells in Alberta and 99 percent in Saskatchewan exceeding the Canadian guidelines for health and non health parameters. This includes issues such as hardness, manganese, sodium, sulfate, iron, colour and dissolved organic carbon. Additionally, water from shallow sources can contain high levels of pesticides from runoff, arsenic, turbidity, and cyanobacteria. These contaminants are not only unhealthy, but make the water difficult to treat without large quantities of disinfectant such as chlorine.
How Often Should Well or Dugout Drinking Water Be Tested?
A basic water test package for potability will assess the coliform bacteria, pH, nitrates, sodium, fluoride, iron, sulphate and manganese levels. The testing will also measure the total dissolved solids and water hardness. If there is a possibility of additional contamination, the testing could include selenium, arsenic, pesticides or uranium.
It is recommended that domestic water supplies are tested at least once each year, with surface water, and shallow wells tested more frequently. You should test your surface water sources once in summer and again in winter at a minimum due to the seasonal variation. Water should be tested both at the tap and the source to ensure consistent water quality and to confirm that your treatment system is offering adequate protection.
Who is Responsible for the Provision of Safe Drinking Water?
Although there are legislative water standards in Europe and the United States, there are only guidelines in place in Canada. These have been negotiated between provincial and federal agencies, which produced less stringent guidelines compared to Europe and America.
Here each territorial and provincial government has the responsibility for drinking water provisions. The only exception is national parks, military bases, and native reservations, which are under federal jurisdiction. Since Canada has delegated the water responsibility to provincial agencies, there are some, such as those with low populations that have difficulties in dealing with complicated water problems and issues. For example, the recommendation for TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in Canada is a maximum of 500 milligrams per litre, but the Saskatchewan recommendation is 1,500 milligrams due to the naturally high TDS levels in the area.
What Treatment Methods Are Employed for Safe Drinking Water?
Conventional water treatment methods include sedimentation, coagulation, filtration and finally disinfection. Sedimentation and coagulation are used to remove the larger particles from the water, while filtration can remove smaller substances include dissolved material and viruses. Generally, filtration will not be sufficient for eliminating all bacteria and viruses, so disinfection with chlorine is a final step in the treatment process. There are other disinfection methods such as UV that are becoming more popular.
What Home Water Treatment Methods Are Available?
Where drinking water standards are stringently followed, most people do not need water treatment, but as an extra precaution, or where the treatment facilities may not adhere to proper standards, additional treatment is required. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options to remove many types of contaminants.
To determine the most appropriate water treatment system, you will need to test your raw water. This will allow you to assess what contaminants need to be removed and base your treatment method on the results.
The most efficient water treatment system is Reverse Osmosis that can remove up to 99.9% of waterborne contaminants. These systems use pre-filters that need to be changed regularly, but are otherwise almost maintenance free. Unfortunately, the semi permeable membrane of an RO system can easily become clogged when concentrations of TDS are particularly high, so you may need a system with additional filters.
Should I Get a Water Softener for Hard Water?
Even if your water is treated at a sophisticated facility, it may still have a high mineral content. This is referred to as Hard Water, and while it is not considered dangerous, it can cause problems around your home. Hard water can allow mineral deposits to accumulate as scale inside your pipes, fixtures, and water using appliances. It can also cause laundry and bathing problems as the minerals interfere with the lathering of soaps, detergents, and shampoos. For this reason, water softeners are a popular method of domestic water treatment. Water softeners use ion exchange to remove the magnesium, calcium, and iron and replace it with sodium or potassium ions. This will immediately improve your water quality and help to prolong the lifespan of your appliances.
If you have concerns about your water quality, you should speak to a water treatment professional. An experienced technician can not only test your water to determine the contaminant levels, but also guide you through the treatment options that are best suited to the characteristics of your water supply.
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OMG! FIR registered against Rishi Kapoor for posting offensive, nude picture of a child on Twitter
Rishi Kapoor has landed in a soup several times thanks to his posts on the microblogging website Twitter. But he usually clarifies his stand later on, on Twitter itself or through interviews. But this time, it seems the trouble is bigger as he has been slapped by a legal notice. The Jai Ho Foundation has complained to the Cyber Police Station in Mumbai over one of Rishi Kapoor’s tweet.
According to the letter submitted by Jai Ho Foundation’s president Afroz Malik and advocate Adil Khatri, Rishi Kapoor posted an ‘indecent, nude and vulgar’ image of a minor child on his Twitter account. They demand that the cops should immediately file an FIR under relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POSCO) and IT act. They also add that Rishi Kapoor has 2.6 million followers and the said offensive tweet got 62 retweets and 376 likes at the time of submitting the letter.
The tweet in question it seems has been deleted by Rishi Kapoor. Adi Khatri revealed that in the picture posted by the veteran actor, the child was naked and a headphone was stuck into his private parts. Under Section 14 (1) of POSCO, the supposed crime of Rishi Kapoor can land him in jail for five years and he’ll also have to pay a fine.
On the film front, Rishi Kapoor will be seen in Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi, co-starring Paresh Rawal, Vir Das and Payal Ghosh. It is directed by Sanjay Chhel and releases on September 15. Rishi Kapoor will be then seen in 102 Not Out, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan. It is directed by Umesh Shukla, with whom Rishi Kapoor worked in All Is Well in 2015.
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You think you know the Escort business? Many of you wrongly think that it is an easy job, where money is earned quickly, effortlessly and that all women who sell their bodies choose this path because they have no other alternative.
Well, let me tell you you’re wrong!
Over the years and experiences, Escorts have learned how to deal about sexuality, psychology and social relationships. Their work is a mix of customer service and fantasizing. A large majority do it by choice and love and assume it. Being an Escort also provides them with a stable financial situation and contributes to the financing of projects (or lifestyles) that were not feasible until then.
To better inform the public about sex work, here are the 5 biggest preconceived ideas which surround this profession :
1- Sex work is easy! Prostitutes are lazy…
For many reasons I can say that this is not an easy job. Escorts work between 12 and 14 hours a day (sometimes even longer). They often spend an enormous amount of time finding a decent and appropriate place to receive their clients in privacy. Some are very active on social media and manage several accounts, answer their emails and text messages, publish and manage their advertising on different specialized sites, plan and prepare appointments with their customers, some even write articles… When an appointment is confirmed, they need on average between 30 minutes and 1 hour to get ready before their client arrives. Many of them spend a lot of time and money maintaining their body shape. In their daily work, the “girls of joy” do both physical and emotional work. They know how to listen to their clients’ confessions and make sure to please them, and have them get what they want.
2- Escorts spread diseases and infections
It is precisely because their body is their working tool that they cannot afford to put it in danger. Escorts pay twice as much attention to their health as women on average. A decent escort only offers safe intercourse. She also visits the gynecologist 2 to 4 times a year and regularly carries out screening tests. Her health is of paramount importance: if she is not in good shape, she cannot pay the bills and provide for herself and her family. Furthermore, neglecting her health would put her clients and reputation at risk. It would cost her her job.
3- Only weird people, losers and desperate men will see the Escorts
You would be surprised by the diversity of people who sees Escorts. Middle-aged couples who want to stimulate their love and sex lives, young soldiers who like to relax in good company during their service, lawyers, doctors, disabled men who want special relationships with someone… The work of Escort girls sometimes has a more therapeutic component but everything is always done with respect for the other. Escorts’ customers treat them with respect. The ladies are gentle with the gentlemen, just as much as the guests are with them.
4- Sex workers hate their jobs
At TheVelvetRooms, women have chosen to do this job because they want to be financially independent. Their work is very personal and intimate and they are very much involved in what they do. They see vulnerable people when they are naked and express their deepest desires. The relationships they have with their clients are sincere and they are happy when they relax, are relieved and come out of the rendezvous radiant and smiling !
5- Escorts are broken people
We often read that prostitutes have maintained electrical relations with their fathers, that their parents should not be proud of them, that they have not been to school… Certainly, there are women with little education, alcoholics and drug addicts who prostitute themselves. But by saying that, we are dehumanized the profession, it reinforces the stigma.
On the other hand, what is said very little in the media is that more and more Escort Girls are psychologically very stable, have done long studies and speak several languages. Some are still students, others work in responsible positions and are truly intellectually brilliant. They willingly choose to be a Service Provider to improve their financial situation and/or simply, for the pleasure of pleasing…
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REVEALED: Varun Dhawan to play laborer in YRF’s Sui Dhaaga
While he is all set for his twin role debut in Judwaa 2, Varun Dhawan will soon start prepping for his next, Yash Raj Films’ Sui Dhaaga. Earlier we had reported that for the first time ever Varun will be paired opposite Anushka Sharma for a forthcoming film titled Sui Dhaaga and now it is being said that the actor will be seen in the role of a labourer in the film.
From what we hear, Varun Dhawan will be seen in the role of a hired help in the film which is is directed by Dum Laga Ke Haisha fame Sharat Katariya. On the other hand, details of Anushka Sharma’s role in the film are yet to be revealed. The film aims to bring forth the condition of local cottage industries and revolves around dignity of labour among others. Earlier, Varun had mentioned that the film endorses the mantra of ‘Made of India’ and that it is relevant story even in today’s times. Producer Maneesh Sharma of YRF too had stated that the film has its roots in the heart of India and that it reflects the passion that runs through the veins of every Indian.
Sui Dhaaga is currently in its initial stage and is slated to go on floor in January next year. Although Varun Dhawan has previously played many roles, this will be the first time where the actor will be seen in such a character of a poor labourer.
As for other films, post the Jab Harry Met Sejal debacle, Anushka Sharma is now focusing on her production Pari which also features her in the lead role. She will also be seen in Aanand L. Rai’s next starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Whereas Varun Dhawan has kick started the promotions of Judwaa 2 along with co-stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles since the film is only few weeks away from its release.
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Women in this Commonwealth city are making money.
Arlington, Va., is the city where women are most successful, according to a recent analysis from personal finance site SmartAsset that found women there were the highest paid and comprised nearly four out of 10 (38.6%) business owners. The D.C. metro area made a particularly strong showing, with Alexandria, Va., tying for fourth place and Washington, D.C., coming in eighth.
The report ranked 100 cities on their percentages of full-time working women with annual incomes $75,000 and up, women business owners and women over 25 with bachelor’s degrees; plus housing cost as a percent of full-time working women’s earnings, median earnings for women working full-time and the unemployment rate of women aged 25 to 64.
No. 2 on the list — “a distant second” — was Scottsdale, Ariz., which boasted a median $56,600 salary for full-time working women and 3.5% female unemployment rate. (That’s the same as the national unemployment rate for women 25 and over, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.) Madison, Wis., ranked third, with nearly one-third of its women having earned college degrees, though its women were somewhat underpaid relative to fellow top 10 cities.
Alexandria, where full-time women workers’ median earnings are nearly $67,000, tied for fourth place with San Francisco. The Bay Area tech mecca was home to women with the second-highest median earnings on the list — about $71,700 — but took a hit for its staggering cost of living, according to SmartAsset.
Rounding out the top 10 were Raleigh, N.C., in sixth place; Minneapolis in seventh; D.C. in eighth; Plano, Texas in ninth, and Denver in 10th. The top-ranking cities represented all corners of the country, the site noted, with no one geographic region dominating the list.
The greater D.C. area isn’t just teeming with successful women: The District of Columbia is also the ideal place for millennials to live, according to a recent WalletHub analysis that ranked all 50 states and D.C. on metrics of affordability, quality of life, education and health, economic health and civic engagement.
For those who still aren’t sold on the region, Arlington is also the top city for runners, per a SmartAsset study released earlier this month. That ranking took into account factors like walkability, gyms and races per 10,000 residents, and percent of residents living within a 10-minute walk from a park.
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When the fabric of memory is fragile, what is it that holds it together? We have never been there, tells us our memory. We have been there, tells us the photograph. We were never that happy again after this day. What about these two people, slowly vanishing from the picture, faster vanishing from your life, where they stepped in only for a minor stint. The importance of a picture lies not what we see in the picture but in the way we connect what we see to what we assume to be outside the picture. The vanishing point of a story. Lives dropping behind the paper of a photo, disappearing between the pixels on the screen. They are not together anymore, they just stopped calling after a while. It was a fling in a summer that did not seem to end. Later, with other people, they might look back on this day and regret that they drifted apart. They married and today have two kids. He’s cheating on her. He hates his life. The way their lives unrolls out of this image into endless directions: This Faustian-Pause-Key, the “Verweile doch…” that an image represents, that lure of the lives that go through the image. The time collapsing and enclosing within its debris all possibilities.
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Indie filmmaker and occasional actor Vincent Gallo has put an immaculate, upscale condo he owns in downtown Los Angeles on the market for $1.6 million. Gallo bought the one-bedroom, two-bath unit in 2015 for $450,000, meaning he’ll turn a $1.1 million profit if he gets full asking price.
“I own, like, $7 million worth of real estate that I don’t live in and I don’t rent it [out],” Gallo said in a 2004 interview with Howard Stern. “It’s sitting there, it’s hanging there. … I’ve never lost a penny in my life.”
The 1,941-square-foot loft is spartan and utilitarian, with 11-foot concrete ceilings; exposed ductwork; concrete floors, walls, and columns; and windows.
Like most lofts, the space is defined more by furniture and interior design than the building itself. The spacious dining area can accommodate a table for eight or more.
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The living area features twin gray couches, modern chairs, a glass and metal coffee table, and two wooden cubes as side tables. Large, free-standing mirrors make the open space seem even larger.
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The kitchen is relatively small, with a compact gas stove and minimal counter space.
A free-standing wall separates the bedroom from the rest of the unit. The master bath has twin sinks, a stand-up shower, and separate tub. A half-bath has an industrial-looking sink and toilet, with dark gray walls, ceiling, and floor.
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Gallo did a top-to-bottom mechanical remodel of the unit, including the heating and AC system, and added new, eco-friendly denim insulation.
The building includes a rooftop pool, with views of the downtown Los Angeles skyline. The rooftop is dotted with succulents in big planters and Adirondack chairs.
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Constructed in 1924, the building was converted into a toy factory in the mid-1970s by Ace Novelty. The company was best known for its line of Treasure Troll dolls, which peaked in popularity in 1992. In 2006, the building was converted into a 119-unit live-work space.
Gallo appears to have had considerably more success in real estate than in film. His latest feature, 2010’s “Promises Written in Water,” was nearly universally panned and wasn’t commercially distributed. He was in the news last month, after penning an open letter criticizing actress Rose McGowan for not publicly accusing producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault earlier.
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