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Vancouver is a city that welcomes foreigners with open arms. Multiculturalism is “the spirit of the city” and has given Vancouver a distinct personality. This diversity has reached individuals that live in town and visitors in many ways, but food is something I’d like to tackle in this post.

People have moved to the city from all parts of the globe. Each culture has brought their own traditions and of course, eating habits. Food has the power to approximate people independent of their beliefs many times. Communities have been settled all over the place from the five continents. This immigration has enriched Vancouver with small markets, restaurants and coffee shops that have been established in the area.

The art of international cuisine that attracts people in a gastronomic way has also lured those that are curious about nutrition and healthy eating.

India and China have long been known for its wise tradition of medicinal healing, which includes health eating habits. For instance, in Indian preparations, herbs such as turmeric is added to many dishes and has a potent anti-inflammatory effect. Fennel seed is usually chewed at the end of a meal to offer digestive support.

It’s indescribable the way food leads you to a state of appreciation, satiety and calmness in Indian cuisine.

Middle Eastern foods are loaded with spices, adding lots of flavour to a dish, besides its unique aroma. In addition to that, vegetables are prepared and seasoned in a way that even those that are not veggie lovers would devour it.

Japan and Korea, among others have contributed with Kimchi, a spiced pickled conserve that resembles sauerkraut from Germany, both rich in probiotics. Besides offering benefits to your digestive health, Kimchi has a tangy flavour, adding to your sandwiches, wraps and salads an extra exotic flavour. In addition to macrobiotic foods, East Asia has introduced to us a fermented soy food, natto. Considered a “superfood”, fermented soy natto has a potent fibrinolytic action, which helps to prevent blood clotting and high blood pressure. In addition, it’s fascinating to browse around Asian markets in the city and appreciate the different types of mushrooms, which have incredible immune-modulating properties.

Last but not least, the habit of drinking herbal tea is another preciosity that these cultures have reminded us of its value and nutritional benefits. For instance, green tea is rich in polyphenols, a peculiar group of antioxidants that combats cellular oxidation. This anti-oxidative effect helps us to prevent many diseases and increase metabolic rate. Other than green tea, there are still a variety of herbal teas that have amazing health benefits.

Vancouver is similar to a garden with flowers of different species and aroma. Multiculturalism has brought together the elements of different cultures that have aggregated a unique value to the city. When it comes to food, international cooking has enriched individual’s plate with a distinct flavour and milenar secrets of preventative medicine.

Indian Restaurants that I recommend: Dosa Corner (authentic humble South Indian Cuisine) 8248 Fraser Street, BC

East is East: 4433 Main Street, BC

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Bianca Salles
Bianca SallesNutricionista Orthomolecular
Bianca Salles é nutricionista ortomolecular e reside em Vancouver há mais de 4 anos.
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Illegal immigration … best to avoid! http://gonorthsa.com/illegal-immigration-best-to-avoid/ http://gonorthsa.com/illegal-immigration-best-to-avoid/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:00:27 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/imigrar-ilegalmente-melhor-evitar/

Many people dream to immigrate seeking a better life. This is a normal desire indeed abnormal to me it’s not to try something better 🙂 But anyway, I know a lot of people with this desire in the heart but not everyone can, because legal immigration is a high investment.
Many people immigrate to other countries illegally. There are thousands of illegal people in Europe, Australia, Canada, United States and believe me, even in the Middle East.
The truth is that some countries, like the United States for example, “tolerate” the illegality more than others making people think it’s easy.
Because of human rights issues and a failed immigration policy, Americans allow undocumented people to enroll their children in school, to open a bank account, be treated in hospitals, to open business, in short, who have a relatively normal life despite the constant fear of deportation.
Here in Canada is different. Canadian immigration policy is not perfect, but it is accessible. Simple people can immigrate legally. It’s not easy, is not for everyone, but it is possible, so Canada does not accept illegality as Americans.
A person without documents here, especially in British Columbia, can not have access to the health system, does not take driver’s license or ID, you can not enroll their children in school and runs a serious risk of falling in the hands of malicious employers.
Not to mention that the Canadian immigration may even hold children in jail. Of course it does not hold in ordinary prisons, but holds.
But then as a person with no financial conditions can immigrate to Canada legally?
The answer lies with the Filipinos. Every year hundreds of them come here to work and gradually will bring family, friends and neighbors.
As they learn English from an early age they are the most popular foreigners to fill vacancies for jobs that Canadians and residents do not want. For example, many of them arrive here in a program called “Caregiver”. They enter Canada as babysitters and caregivers of elderly or people with a disability and after two years they can ask for residence and are free to pursue other jobs and opportunities.
Yesterday I was at a birthday party of a classmate of my daughter and was talking to one of the mothers about the nanny she hired for the three children and she shared with me her concern to find another nanny of the same level when the her nanny completes the two years program requirement. She said that the babysitter she has now used to be a teacher in the Philippines. She is a highly trained person and besides taking care of her children, she helps with the house and with the homework.
People, the nanny is a teacher !!! And do not think you that it is wrong to work as a nanny because, in fact, it is acting with determination to achieve their greatest goal, which is to become resident and then Canadian citizen.
Right now, with this selection that GoNorth doing to recruit hairdressers, I have seen the difficulty to find professionals who speak English at least one intermediary. Brazilians do not speak English and it is a problem for those who want to leave Brazil.
Want to immigrate and have no money ??? Start studying English. Once you have the English seek professions in demand list in Canada and apply for a job. It is possible and is available !!! But without English is very difficult.
Canada is a huge country and it needs many immigrants, not only super skilled but less qualifying too. Every year more than 200,000 immigrants arrive here and the government is talking of increasing that number, so one of these places can be yours.
Learn English !!!
Until the next post 🙂

Renata Prates
Renata PratesPublicitária, designer e blogueira
Renata é bacharel em Comunicação Social, especialista em Design Digital, blogueira por diversão, esposa e mãe.
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EUA or Canadá? http://gonorthsa.com/eua-or-canada/ http://gonorthsa.com/eua-or-canada/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:35:43 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/?p=1093

Today I was talking with a virtual friend on Facebook and she commented to me that had discouraged to go to Canada and was planning to go to the US. At first she said it was because of the cold but then she shared with me the concern with the high cost of going to Canada as a student.

I agree fully to come to Canada as an international student is a very high investment and it should be well planned, but it is no different from the US.

Some time ago I had this same conversation with a couple of very dear friends who were willing to leave Brazil. At first they floated Canada but then decided to go to Orlando as English learners to try to stay there. One of the arguments was that the English course in Orlando would cost $ 500 per month. Guys, I spent all my “Portuguese” trying to convince them to think better, because I know from experience that things do not work like that.

When you plan to leave Brazil to live in another country you have to research their real chances of getting the residence where you want to live. An English school of $ 500 per month in Orlando or in any region of North America will not give you permission to work and no chance of immigration. You will have the right to live in the US by the time you are studying English, but nothing more. And stay in a country spending in dollars and unable to work can legally be an expensive adventure.

Yes, it is true that many people work without proper documentation, but it is getting increasingly difficult. Obama in his eight years of government tried to pass laws that legalize or allow illegal immigrants to get some kind of work permit, but was unsuccessful. And with the growth of Trump in the polls for the presidency race show that life for the immigrant undocumented in the US can be very complicated in the coming years.

Do not think that I do not like the US, on the contrary, it is a country that I have immense admiration, but that unfortunately does not have a fair and consistent immigration system. Go to the US might be easy, but staying there legally is that is the question. So is the old story of “cheap which is expensive.” You save to get there, but then will spend “loads of money” chasing dreamed green card.

I have listed for you the main differences between the US and Canada in my view:

1- Climate

The US has the California and Florida to attract Brazilians fleeing the cold and Canada only has Vancouver. And taking Vancouver the rest of Canada has very cold winters !!!

2 Cost of living

The two countries have more expensive and more regions into account, but do not forget that the US dollar is worth more and therefore can be more expensive to study in the US.

3 Responsiveness

Canada certainly shadow gets better immigrant than the US. There are good and bad people people in both countries, but respect for immigrants in general is much higher in Canada.

4- Education

Canadian public schools are better than American and the education of people is amazing!

5- Health System

The Canadian health system is public and accessible to all while in the US is private. Living in the US without health insurance is to live by faith, because a trip to the hospital can cost you a fortune.

6 Jobs

The American side pays better than the Canadian side, but here in Canada you have better chances of employment.

7- Immigration

USA – If you’re rich (a) and have $ 500,000 to give you have chances of getting a green card, otherwise to get the document in a quick way you have the following options:

marry a citizen
get a sponsor to apply your work visa and stay linked to this employer for years to get a green card
for other options consult an immigration lawyer
Canada – Canada has hindered the immigration process in recent years, but still remains one of the most viable and affordable systems in the world.

Permanent residence can be acquired in many ways, being the easiest through a job offer. Access the government website for more information or to prefirirem GoNorth can give the contact a licensed consultant here in Canada,

Just to give you an idea, if a person comes as caregiver (nanny or caregiver of disabled or elderly) after only two years in Canada he / she qualifies for permanent residence.

I, as an immigrant I am, perfectly understand the fears, doubts and anxieties of those who want to leave Brazil. I know it’s not easy and immigration is not for everyone, but I have seen many families achieve their objectives with great vigor and determination.

I take and I leave here the GoNorth YouTube channel to the affidavit people like me and you who came to build their lives in Canada.

Until the next post!

Renata Prates
Renata PratesPublicitária, designer e blogueira
Renata é bacharel em Comunicação Social, especialista em Design Digital, blogueira por diversão, esposa e mãe.
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Dealing with lions http://gonorthsa.com/dealing-with-lions/ http://gonorthsa.com/dealing-with-lions/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:14:02 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/lidando-com-leoes/

Drinking coffee is a tradition globally widespread and able to bring people together in different occasions and places. Vancouver is a city that welcomes individuals from all over the globe, whether tourists, immigrants, or international students. Getting together to enjoy a “sip of coffee”, to get to know new friends or to discuss business has become a “universal custom” among the coffee shops in British Columbia. Although Vancouverites are crazy about health, many of them still have the habit to overindulge in it. In my last post I briefly mentioned that caffeine could trigger stress and, therefore, impact body energy level.

In today’s post, I’m going to explain the physiology of stress and alert you of how some choices we make, including drinking excess caffeine, can negatively contribute to stress-related symptoms.

The human body is a wonderful machine that works to maintain homeostasis (equilibrium). For example, an unbalanced diet and excess intake of caffeine, alcohol and animal protein can reduce the blood pH, increasing the risk of inflammation and osteoporosis. To gain a more accurate picture in case of low pH, your body activates some mechanisms in certain organs to neutralize this acidity; otherwise, our health would be compromised by the appearance of diseases. Similarly, stress response is another intelligent mechanism that the human body has to help us deal with the adversities of everyday life.

We are provided with several mechanisms; among them there is an “apparatus” (adrenal glands) that help us to deal with stress. Let me explain it in more detail. Back to our ancestors’ time, imagine yourself walking through the jungle with an empty stomach; looking for something to eat and suddenly, a giant lion comes your way. What would you do? Fight-or-flight? Well, how would you be able to run or fight without available glucose (energy) in your blood? (Remember how hard it should’ve been for our ancestors to get their food, to run after their prey… There weren’t any Starbucks in the neighbourhood or 24/7 supermarkets with prepped meals available lol…).

Now, the physiology of stress comes into play. Our body has two small glands that sit on top of our kidneys, called adrenal glands. These minuscule glands secrete epinephrine (also known as adrenaline), norepinephrine and cortisol, along with other hormones. Suddenly, when an external threat appears, (as the lion from the story above) or any other dangerous and challenging situation like internal worry, mal nutrition, dehydration, exposure to toxic chemicals, social pressure, or even extreme exercise, epinephrine will rapidly respond to these stressful events by increasing your heart rate and rushing blood to our muscles and brain. In addition to that, cortisol will mobilize glucose reserves (glycogen) in our liver and muscle. You might be curious about the reason we have this reserve, I guess. This reserve provides us glucose during the night in order to maintain our vital functions (heart beat, and respiratory function for instance) besides supplying energy in emergencies like in the example of the lion in the jungle.

Have you ever had your blood glucose tested before a “fight” for a spot in the parking lot, or an argument with your loved one? You’d probably have to retake this exam, for certainly your blood sugar would be higher, triggered by stress, or have you felt like running away before a public speech? These are examples of how stressful situations can alter your blood sugar, thus, supplying immediate energy by mobilizing glycogen.

Now you might be thinking how fortunate we are for being born with these incredible anatomical and physiological “apparatus”, right? I’d say yes. However, the concern is we are overloading our bodies, which is not able to catch up with so many “lions” in our modern days. Despite of all these amazing mechanisms, we have been exceeding its capacity to maintain homeostasis (equilibrium). And that’s when symptoms of stress such as low energy, headache, upset stomach, frequent cold and infection, insomnia, and respiratory problems may occur.

In addition to that, excessive cortisol might also be responsible for some extra fat deposits around the belly. At this point, you might be thinking that this hormone is not beneficial for you; however, cortisol is not a villain though. In reality, cortisol is secreted as an anti-inflammatory hormone besides being involved in the protein, carbohydrates and fat metabolism. The challenge is how to mediate stress and prevent adrenal burnout.

As I mentioned earlier, caffeine in excess can spike blood sugar by the release of cortisol. Instead of giving you real energy, caffeine will stimulate the adrenal glands to secrete this hormone, and from now on you are aware of stored glucose being released into your bloodstream. Consequently, you’ll feel tired again in the next 2 hours craving another cup of coffee (due to the rapid rise and fall of glucose). Glycemic levels up-and-down is like a blood sugar roller coaster, a really dangerous “entertainment “ we’ve been exposing our bodies to.

Moreover, excess caffeine can dehydrate your cells, activating those stress mechanisms mentioned above.

Did you know that for each cup of coffee would be needed to ingest 3 cups of water in order to balance the cellular hydration level? As an orthomolecular nutritionist, I’d suggest pressed-cold juices with vegetables and green apples in the morning to replace coffee, or green powders. These vegetables will supply your cells with nutrients that will give you vitality, real and lasting energy. Another options are tonic drinks with adaptogen herbs, which will help your body to cope with stress by bringing it back to normality. Don’t be surprised if you see around downtown Vancouver a food truck offering adaptogens drinks. A cup of Tea is another good option to get when going out with friends to a coffee shop. You can find many good options in Vancouver, a city where half population is Eastern. Particularly, I love Chai tea (a blend of a delicious aromatic Indian spices and herbs).

In addition, Vitamin C plays an important role in the synthesis of collagen, but is also an essential vitamin needed by the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. A poor diet lacking nutrient-dense foods may interfere negatively with the hormone synthesis, consequently, affecting the way your body responds to stress.

Individuals that have been through recurrent stressful events in life tend to premature aging; this is because Vitamin C is displaced to attend the demand of cortisol synthesis under stress.

Now you know that North American has the habit to over consume caffeine and how it can negatively impact your health. Nutrition, among other aspects, plays an important role in our lives, especially, when it comes to prevent and cope with stress. Learning how to make good choices is the key to be successful in a healthy lifestyle, whether in Vancouver, or in any other part of the globe.

I hope you all enjoyed today’s post, and watch out for lions! 🙂

Bianca Salles
Bianca SallesNutricionista Orthomolecular
Bianca Salles é nutricionista ortomolecular e reside em Vancouver há mais de 4 anos.
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Tips from an immigrant http://gonorthsa.com/tips-from-an-immigrant/ http://gonorthsa.com/tips-from-an-immigrant/#respond Sun, 31 Jul 2016 05:30:37 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/conselhos-de-uma-imigrante/

The decision to leave Brazil temporarily or definitely is not always easy. The financial and emotional investment is huge and even when we are sure about our decision we have second thoughts.

I have immigrated twice: first to the US when I was still young, only 23, and the second to Canada when I was already a little more mature.

And I can say that the two experiences were fantastic! full of challenges and achievements. But both one and the other gave me a certainty: Brazil is and always will be the country that I was born, but it’s not my home. Definitely not the place where I want to live and raise my daughter.

For those who are thinking of coming I have some advice:

1- If your goal is to build a new life in another country invest without fear.

The first few months, and even years, are not easy, at least for me were not. But it is a time of learning and building your base. Time to improve your English, making friends, trying new careers and take risks. Time you must to have your foot on the floor and not to despair with the amount of money that goes out and the little that comes in. It’s not easy! but nobody reap without planting!

2- Make friends

There are few people who arrive in another country with a friend or family waiting. The vast majority come as I came only with bags in their hands without knowing what was north and south.

The friends you probably do will become an extension of your family. They are supposed to help you in difficult times, that will be with you on holidays, birthdays and weekends. Do not try to live alone because it is difficult and you are not an island. The distance from friends and family that you left in Brazil can take you to a deep sadness and even depression.

3 Be Humble

Arrive in another country is to start almost from scratch. You probably have to take three steps back and then move on. But do not let it shake! take a good as an opportunity that life is giving you to redo your story.

The Brazilian general is a creative people and who knows grab opportunities when they arise. Even if at first you feel discouraged by the difficulties remember that you are already a successful or victorious because we arrived to live in a place that many dream of and can not get.

See you in the next post!

Renata Prates
Renata Prates Advertising specialist, designer and blogger writer
Renata has a BA in Communications, specializing in Digital Design, blogging for fun, wife and mother.
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Vancouver Must-See Attractions! http://gonorthsa.com/vancouver-must-see-attractions/ http://gonorthsa.com/vancouver-must-see-attractions/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:13:02 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/?p=851

As you may know Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the cities with more quality of life in the world. If you are visiting Vancouver for the first time I will recommend some attractions to make your visit even more memorable (in addition to discover why we love to live here):
• Flyover Canada
It is a 25-minute experience, including walking 10 minutes a flight simulator! This virtual flying tour in Canada is breathtaking in a 360-degree screen. The seats have movement and special effects including wind, smells and mist to make you feel like you’re flying all over Canada!
• Vancouver Acquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park is much more than a place to see sea otters, porpoises and belugas jumping baby. It’s a self-supporting and non-profit association. The Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. It’s also the largest public aquarium in Canada!
• The Lookout at Harbour Centre
Climb 168.6 m above the ground for the amazing observation deck. You will be able to see a panoramic view of Gastown, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and the most beautiful view of Vancouver, both day and night.
• Grouse Mountain
The famous mountain called Grouse Mountain is the peak more TOP Vancouver, which includes activities such as downhill skiing, skating pond ice, snowshoeing, zip line and simply enjoy the amazing views of the region Metro Vancouver entire top. Both in winter and in summer, of course, it is the best ride and you can see the bears who live on top and win the care of Canadian scientists.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge
As long as you are not afraid of height … Walk through the misty air, along the cliffs, and the Capilano River. The suspension bridge brings a refreshing view of the nature and challenges you as the height and beauty of so many shades of green. And do not forget to eat the famous “fudge” (looks like a candy bar milk, but with different flavors) and take the tasty hot chocolate Swiss!
• Stanley Park
There is so much to see and do in Stanley Park, it deserves a full day of sightseeing. Walk on the beach, ride a bike on the coast with the sea (almost 14km of breathtaking with so much beauty), with the Vancouver Aquarium, and after all this, when you’re too tired to think about the back have a snack in one of the restaurants in the park, watching the squirrels, ducks, geese and all the beautiful animals that live on that piece of green.
• Granville Island
Known as the public market of Vancouver, this place is a good stop to make those comprinhas special and TOP’s products, and is located on Granville Island that is loaded with other delightful places to explore: the Granville Island Brewery Co., Edibles and Sandbar (brewers and cheese) to name a few. These attractions are open year-round, rain or shine, hot or cold.
So, ready for this adventure? If you’re in Vancouver to study and work, I advise you to do these tours on weekends. Do not expect your routine start here, because then we get so engrossed in studies and work to forget all this beautiful green waiting for us … And of course there are the most beautiful sights to know … Explore B.C.! I promise to bring more adventurers posts like this …
Until next Friday!
Jana Mallagoli

Janaina Mallagoli
Janaina MallagoliDesigner e Marketing
Janaina é designer e marketing da New Image e reside em Vancouver.
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Vancouverites http://gonorthsa.com/vancouverites/ http://gonorthsa.com/vancouverites/#respond Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:01:41 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/vancouverites/

Vancouverites (Yes, this is how people who live in Vancouver city are called) are healthy nuts

in their majority. Smoothies and green juices, salad rolls and Collard Green Wrap are foods

that you can easily find when you walk in “healthy” stores in town.

I’ve never seen so many options to go for when

you’re in a rush and just want to grab a bite

without compromising your health. No excuses!!!

Don’t be surprised to find Juice Shops inside of

the train Station, or to see people walking around

drinking a green, purple, orange beverage.

On the other hand, as a nutritionist I can say people may get confused when it comes to

choosing the right beverage and snack. Perhaps you might think you’re getting a nourishing

smoothie, but in reality you’re planting a sugar bomb in your blood stream! Despite the fact

some people are blind to nutrition principles, a good nutritionist has X-ray eyes (just

breaking the ice…lol) powered to detect the unfriendly ingredients in foods from a long,

long distance. For instance, healthy shops use artificial juices as a base for their smoothies,

packed with lots of undesirable sugar that will just screw up with your plans to be healthy

and in shape. Don’t blow it!! But hold on, I’ve got you covered!!!

Have you ever considered adding a buck-fifty to replace artificial juice by coconut water?

For sure, it will not hurt your pocket as would do with your body. Coconut water is a great

alternative to artificial juices, containing way less sugar and some good electrolytes

including Magnesium and Potassium. Some might argue saying that it is still processed and

industrialized, but if you can opt between industrialized juice ,or coconut water, I’d say go

for coconut water. It is all about balance and making better choices.

When choosing smoothie or juice, some people get confused a lot. This is an interesting

topic to touch in this post I would like to give my two cents. Speaking in the language of

nutrition, both might be very good to you. It just depends on your needs at the moment. For

example, if you want to have a meal replacement, smoothie is a good option because it

contains fruits (fructose-carbohydrate) and good source of fat (chia, flax seeds). In addition,

you may want to add some source of protein (plant-based protein powder that consists of a

combination of plants and seeds or, milk derived such as whey). Boom!! You’ve got a good

meal replacement with all macronutrients (Protein + Fats + Carbs). To make good becomes

perfect , your smoothie is now full of fiber, which makes you feel fuller for a long time due

to blood sugar control. (Fibre slows down digestion and the release of glucose in your blood

In case you opt for juicing, opportunely you get rid of all fibre content of fruits or veggies,

which not necessarily is a bad thing. Again, it depends on your needs. As soon as you ingest

juice with a low rate of fibre, most vitamins and minerals are rapidly absorbed in your

blood stream. Vitamins and minerals work in your body cells as “helpers” (co-factors) in

the energy metabolism. The answer to live a happier life, have good mood, improve work

performance and achieve fitness goals depends on how macro nutrients (Protein + Fats +

Carbs) and micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) are balanced in your lifestyle. As said

that, I recommend juicing first thing in the morning, preferably with more veggies than

fruits. Thus, you instantly boost your energy, putting aside that “old fashioned way” (black

coffee). Just a heads up!! Instead of providing energy, excessive coffee messes up with your

adrenal glands and cortisol, (but this is something you will get more information in another

post). I hope you all enjoyed today’s post about making better choices when experiencing a

healthy lifestyle in Vancouver city (or anywhere else in the world). Health has become a

trend, but there are plenty of confusing points that need to be clarified…and that’s why I’m

here for, oh yeah!!!

E-mail for nutritional assessment: bianca.mollica@gmail.com

Instagram: nutrition_without_borders

Bianca Salles
Bianca SallesNutricionista Orthomolecular
Bianca Salles é nutricionista ortomolecular e reside em Vancouver há mais de 4 anos.
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The first piece of the cake!!! http://gonorthsa.com/the-first-piece-of-the-cake/ http://gonorthsa.com/the-first-piece-of-the-cake/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2016 03:06:00 +0000 http://gonorthsa.com/?p=847

My name is Janaina Mallagoli and I’m honored to make my first post, affectionately called the first piece of the cake for you guys here at Go North Blog!

Do you want to come to live in Canada? So follow my path that will make you stay in love with this piece of diversified!

Well, call me Jana, I’ve spent 30 years (impolite, but I decided to write the truth … lol), and I can say that unlike most working with food or gastronomy, in July 2014 I decided to challenge myself and I moved to Vancouver, initially for only 6 months to learn English. But the passion for the city was so strong that I left a lifetime career with a Supervisor of Marketing and CRM to start right here in this country supposedly so cold!

In 2015 I had the great opportunity to work for 6 months as “Chef” in a restaurant in Vancouver, realizing the dream of learning the dynamics of industrial kitchen and winning this intense experience for life! Soon after I worked in the famous store “Cupcakes” where the owners of the brand, Heather and Lori, have a “reality show” in North America. At the same time I started my www.canadagourmet.ca project where I show a little more about the food we found here, and the famous – and true! – History of the dish of rice, beans and steak, brigadeiro, and guarana are typically Brazilian and rare outside the country!

Meanwhile, as the only way to stay legally working in Canada is to study, hitched in Marketing course it was the cheapest option and that could complement my last 12 years of experience in the field I had while in Brazil and that would be my Plan B. I graduated, and I had the opportunity to work in the marketing of a college in Vancouver, where I am building my career and developing this new area of “Social Media”.

Now in 2016 the best part is that every time I go to the kitchen is to do some delights for me and my husband … and sometimes for friends coming home for dinner!

You want to know if love cooking? Yes of course! You want to know if I enjoyed the experience of working in an industrial kitchen? Yes of course! You want to know if I continue working in this area? No! It was certainly one of the best experiences I have had to “start over” my life here in Canada, but my heart beats for routine of crazy things Marketing and Events and also by experiments in the home kitchen, leaving full of crockery sink to wash then. The food has that power to mess with our taste, feelings and make you happy!

Until Friday coming!

Jana Mallagoli.

Janaina Mallagoli
Janaina MallagoliDesigner e Marketing
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You may have heard that the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) announced some changes in the rules of study as they are related to the pathway, a program in which a person studying English or French before starting a college or university.

Before these changes the student applied the visa with a letter of conditional acceptance to a college or university stating so the person concluded the course in English or French could enroll in a subsequent program and the person received a visa for the duration of the two programs .

The big change now is that the student will receive two visas, one initial visa to meet the prerequisite before the main program and once completed will receive another visa with work rights are acquired by those who are in college or university.

The aim of the CIC is to prevent the student does not complete the CUSO English or French successfully but continue with the valid study permit and work.

Who will be affected by these changes:
• Families who need to work to stay when they arrive in Canada.
Under the new rules the families will have to wait for the beginning of the college or university to get a work permit.
• Families with school-age children that need to be enrolled in public schools.
The right to enroll children in Canadian public schools is only acquired when the student is enrolled in a college or public university, announced the new rules, this will only happen after the level of English or French is reached.

It is important to consider that these changes are valid to prevent fraud and will not affect those who really intends to improve English or French to actually attend a college and university here.

However, due to the high cost of living in some cities like Vancouver, these changes will be certainly a barrier to families who do not have conditions to keep the first months without working.
But do not be discouraged, obstacles appear to make our most special achievements 🙂

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Our neighbour is Polish. He hardly speaks only arises suddenly shakes his head in a kind of fulfillment, and follows its course. The other neighbour is Chinese, she pulls a plaid bag with wheels where you store things. The French liquidator, which has heavy accent, said he is a hoarder – accumulative professional stuff! Too bad she does not speak English to ask. The lady who serves in the bank is from Argentina and the girl who sells coffee on the next block is Korea, both are very smiling and warm. And so, soon we realize that most of the population of downtown Vancouver or Downtown, comes from elsewhere in the world.

English is a second or even third language for many. But not only is the amount of different languages we can hear it gives us the feeling of being in a kind of no man’s land or everyone, even the clothes and customs are different. Burqas lilacs paraded alongside colorful saris flying in the wind; Asian teen with knee-high socks and plaid skirts share the sidewalk with grannies taking into carts their pet pooches like babies; turbans of various colors walk alongside stylish hats; and it is from this cultural diversity that Canada was formed and which is so proud. And that cultural diversity is at the same time it challenges us, enriches the experience of being here. The experience is challenging on the one hand because it takes us out of our comfort zone, it requires that our brain is on all the time, paying attention to the person who is ahead of us to understand what the right situation means to her or that our actions generate it. Soon we can see that there are many things in common, even with a Nepalese teenager newcomer, as well as completely different things that sometimes we do not understand.

Arrive on time, split the cost of a meal and make plans for the weekend are things that can vary greatly from culture to culture. On the other hand, we are in a city almost international allows us to learn not only the meaning of all this for a kind of culture, but several at the same time! A simple conversation in English school or the park can open up a wealth of knowledge about how children are educated in China as French deal with the food, which is fashion in Indonesia or how the public transport in Africa. These experiences are very rich, because we understand that the way we were taught to do certain things in our country, is not necessarily the only way. And it transforms us and makes it free if we are open to experience the novelty. In deconstructs and builds otherwise. And usually, when we returned to our country, we are no longer the same.

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Another tool from SKLZ to improve my golf skills – “Ball First Trainer”.
I got the recommendation for this tool from my coach Arne Dickel. As most of other amatueres golfers I battle with an early release of my wrists. With this tool I have the chance to get an immediate feedback about my attack angle. As this tool is portable and quite light I can use it on the driving range and on the course. No more warmup for me without this little plate!!
My training session looks like that:  First I hit 20 half swings with my Gap-wedge and after 20 full swings with my 9 iron. I continue with my long irons using the same method – first reduce the speed and backswing and after hit full shots. On every club (beside my driver) I try to get my hands in front of the ball during impact. The Ball First Trainer from SKLZ helps me a lot having the idea of hitting a punch/low launch shot. It will take some time to start a friendship with this training aid but I promise you will love it when you see the power you can create with a correct hand position at impact. Here a link to the youtube video.

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Lady GaGa (real name is Stefani Joanne Germanotta, American singer-songwriter having a great 2009. Her single, Just Dance, is number one on both sides of the Atlantic, she came sixth on the BBC's Sound of 2009 list, and her album, The Fame, is out this week.

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Keeping Up With Appearances

Today, again, I needed a break. So, the girls and I jumped in the car for some random adventures. First order of business, some sleepy time in the car, and mommy gets a coffee. Delightful!

Once the girls are on the verge of waking we stop at this store to pick something up. After the pick up we decided to walk about a block down the street to rent a movie. Grace was happy holding my hand. She was wearing her sister's 12mo pants and 12mo fleece jacket, if you can picture it, they are obviously very small for this (almost) 3 year old long lean body, covering her only to her elbows and knees. But she had insisted, and since I pick my battles carefully these days, she left the house this way.

In the movie rental store my beloved Grace told me she had to 'pee'. I felt a little helpless not knowing if or where the bathroom might be. We started toward the til to ask when it happened. She peed herself right there in the 'kids' section. Her pants were wet, her shoes were filling with urine and yes it made a puddle that quickly absorbed into the carpet. I wonder how many other 'accidents' have happened in that isle. The lady at the til was quite amused to know this. I don't think she knew what to do, other than ignore the problem and leave it for the cleaners to one day address.

As we leave I notice a second hand store right next door. Perfect, we'll go pick up some dry pants (note to self, always, ALWAYS, have a change of clothes on hand, because it's happened every time, when I don't, I NEED them!). Well we didn't find any pants. But Grace had a blast wearing a cowboy hat and a playing a guitar she found. It was priceless! So we purchased our findings and began the walk back to the car. Grace, in her short, wet, pants, short jacket, cowboy hat, and guitar, skipping along the sidewalk. I wish I had my camera on me! I laughed all the way home. One tries hard to 'appear' put together. But this little girl of mine, she doesn't care about appearances, she does as she feels. Sometimes it really annoys me. Today I understand. She is having fun. Being a kid. Loving life. I can really learn from her.

  1. She would fit in well with Raine who strips naked any and everywhere :) And, yes I always feel I have so much to learn from her too - like to feel that comfortable IN my clothes.


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Friday, 5 July 2013

Only The Lord Can Make Me Like Gardening

Remember when I wrote about planting my flower beds, and what a horrible experience that was? And how I actually hate gardening altogether? Well friends, I am shocked that I am typing this out, but it turns out that I don't actually hate the flower beds anymore. Actually, I have found myself enjoying taking care of them.

It's crazy, I know.

Just the other night I was waiting for my pork chops to marinate, and spent nearly an hour weeding before dinner.... and I actually liked it. As I was kneeling and pulling all the tiny little weeds that sprouted in the last week, I allowed myself to just be in that moment. I didn't feel rushed, or like I was just trying to get it done as quick as possible. The sun was hot on my back and keeping the mosquitos away. My gloves were wet from being left out in the rain the night before, and so I yanked each tiny weed out with my bare hands. I found myself liking the feeling of the dirt and enjoying how it felt under my fingernails.

Seriously. I can't make this stuff up. I don't know what happened.

I felt calm and at peace. It is the same feeling I get when I'm doing a deep cleaning of something really dirty. I love taking something that is really dirty, and seeing the end result of it being clean again. It's kind of like a mini redemption experience I suppose. The flower beds were covered in tiny bright green weeds, and I was looking forward to seeing my shrubs sitting in black dirt again.

As I sat there tending to the dirt, I felt close to God- I happily thought out a couple blog posts- this one and this previous one to be exact. I reveled in the quietness of my task, and chose to do it for the glory of the Lord, which did an even greater work in my heart; causing me to enjoy my task even more! If he was able to bring me joy through a task I have previously hated, then he deserves ALL the credit and all the glory. Only he can change a mind as stubborn as mine. Only he can do this work in my heart.

Nothing is done in my own strength. Only through him.

Especially gardening ;)

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

 Welcome to the BEST WESTERN Braddock Motor Inn,
a full-service hotel where guests will find friendly customer service, an array of amenities and comfortable accommodations at an affordable price.

They have just one problem... dishonesty.

On Gary's birthday last year I purchased him a one year pool membership here.  They have a very nice heated pool and it is only minutes from our home.  It's therapeutic for Gary's Crohns.  It was $345 for the year.

In January, Gary went in to use his membership and was informed that all memberships were cancelled due to insurance issues. Okay.  These things happen.  So do we get a refund for the four months that we paid and weren't able to use it?

"You'll have to talk to the manager, she's out of town and won't be back till January 31."

So we waited.  Then I called.

"Do you know what you paid for your membership?" Robin, the manager asked.

"It was Three hundred and something..." I said.  "I really don't remember the exact amount...  and I'm not sure if I even have my receipt."  Telling her that was a mistake.  I guess she felt she could take advantage of me at that point.

"That was just for a six month membership..." Robin says.  "A full year membership is $650."

"But there's no way I'd pay that much for a year membership." I said.  "But I'm sure it was for a year though..."

"You must be wrong.  But I will check." Robin says. "I will call you tomorrow."

So now I was second guessing myself.  Had I paid over $300 for a 6 month membership?  I couldn't imagine doing that.  But maybe she was right?

So I wait.  And I wait.  A week passes.  I hear nothing.

Then Gary finds the Membership certificate in his glove compartment and I was right.

Now I'm a little hot under the collar.  I hate for people to be dishonest or to take advantage
of others.

Today we stopped by to pay them a visit.  Robin was not there so we talked to the front desk person. When I asked her if Robin checked on the membership she looked at the book and said "yes, she checked into it.. and Robin was correct and that I had only purchased a six month membership".

(She didn't know that I had found my receipt).

"That's funny... " I said as I pulled out my proof.  "This says I purchased a year's membership."

There was a lot of stuttering.

Different stories.

Different numbers.

So many lies -  That goes right through me.

Finally she made a photo copy to share with the manager tomorrow.

I would have been happy to get a portion of my money refunded.  However, since I was given such a hard time and told so many stories, I am insisting on a full refund.

  We'll see what happens.

What a yapper.  Yap, yap, yap.

That silly white puffy pooch wasn't about to scare me away.

  'Go mind your own business', I said.

Anyway, I was looking for a good place to nest.

Spring's on it's way you know...

And when I do find a place, I hope they keep this yapper inside...

Can't be dealing with it...

Though she's fun to tease.

Okay, so this is not a good choice but...

It sure was fun getting
a rise out of the pooch.

Nah - nah - nah - nah - nah - nah!!!

Dear Diary,

It's hard to watch the house when intruders are not afraid of me.  I'm thinking I need to eat more and get bigger and scarier.    Now if I could just talk Mom into feeding me more instead of telling me I eat too much already.  Somethings gotta give.  Gracie.


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International Launch Services (ILS), the commercial arm of Russia’s Proton rocket system, is to launch the much-delayed EchoStar XXI satellite next week on June 8th (at 06.45 Moscow time) from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Echostar XXI has been waiting for the best part of a year for launch, and was needed on station – officially – last year in accordance with its EU-issued licence to operate. The satellite is an S-band craft and will be operated by Dublin-based EchoStar Mobile and is designed to supply connectivity to mobile and cellular devices across Europe. It is set to be placed at 10.25 degrees East.

EchoStar Mobile acquired Solaris Mobile in January 2014. Solaris was a joint-venture established in 2008 and owned by SES of Luxembourg and Eutelsat of Paris. Echostar then used Space System/Loral to build the satellite, and promised at the time to “to build upon the groundwork laid by Solaris Mobile by most immediately bringing with us access to a next-generation MSS [mobile satellite service] satellite which will support a wide range of innovative services across the European Union,” according to a press statement.

However, key to the launch is the timing. UK regulator Ofcom in March 2015 warned Solaris that its capacity had to be in orbit by December 2016 otherwise they risked losing the licensed spectrum.

That date was completely missed, and not helped by troubles with the Proton rocket and its enforced delays because of manufacturing problems with the rocket’s engines. These delays created major problems for ILS and the manufacturing team, and senior figures lost their jobs.

The last launch of a Proton for ILS was almost a year ago in June 2016 when Intelsat-31 was launched, but not without a problem with the craft’s second stage, hence the delays.

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Dr. Jeffrey Roistacher, D.C.

Dr. Jeffrey Roistacher has been in private practice over the past 16 years since graduating from the prestigious Life University in Marietta, Ga with a

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Dr. Roistacher is a published

author, Radio Show host, national lecturer, and has been named one of the top chiropractors in the country. Dr. Roistacher enjoys the family practice of the Raleigh Spine Clinic while caring for professional athletes, children, teenagers, adults, seniors, and those involved in car accidents. Dr. Roistacher states, “It’s been my passion to help patients during all aspects of their life and allow them to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.”

Dr. Roistacher decided to become a chiropractor after suffering a serious hip injury while playing football. The chiropractor that treated him inspired Dr. Roistacher to change his career path and leave the corporate world for healthcare. It’s truly been Dr. Roistacher’s calling to help his fellow man!

Dr. Roistacher is married to wonderful wife, Heidi, and they have 3 children together. Aidan is 12 years old, Ava who is 11 years old, and the newest addition to the family, Jillian. They also have 2 furry children, Sampson and Shirley.

The Roistacher’s are excited to raise their family in North Carolina and to become a part of the community. On weekends you can find the Roistacher’s at Aidan’s hockey games, Ava’s gymnastic meets, hiking at Umstead Park or off to the beach.

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Heidi Roistacher – Office Manager

Heidi is the office manager at the Raleigh Spine Clinic.  Heidi has been involved in the healthcare field for over 14 years. Her passion for health began at an early age when she began competing in Gymnastics. She was a top national level competitor and has won multiple awards. She attended The Ohio State University on a full athletic scholarship for Gymnastics and attained her degree in Communications.

Heidi received a post-graduate education while attending the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City.  This program offered some of the most prestigious instructors in the health and wellness world, Dr. Oz, Dr. Andrew Weil, and Deepak Chopra to name a few. This program was accredited by Columbia University in New York City. After her graduation, Heidi began working with patients one-on-one to assist them in reaching their wellness goals.

Heidi continues to work one on one with the patients at Raleigh Spine Clinic.  She has lectured on a variety of health-related topics to children, adults, gymnasts, Olympic athletes, and senior citizens. Heidi has been a guest host on a radio show dealing with health related issues.  Her passion is to help our patients reach and exceed their goals.

Heidi’s number one priority in life is her family.  Heidi is a devoted wife and loving mother of two.  She has made it her life’s mission to educate families on how to live a healthy, fun, and rewarding life.

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Casey Lee – Front Desk Patient Care Coordinator

My name is Casey lee, I am the front desk patient care coordinator & billing liaison for the Raleigh Spine Clinic. I am in the process of completing my chiropractic assistant certification through the state of North Carolina.

I have 3 years experience working in the medical field & 4 years experience with business management. I enjoy interacting and meeting new people every day! I strive in delivering excellent customer service & building one on one relationships with our patients.

I am a North Carolina local, having lived here all my life. I am the youngest of 3 and the only girl in my family. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends & my four-legged pup, Schmidt.

I look forward to expanding my education with Dr. Roistacher & our team here at the Raleigh Spine Clinic.

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Tabitha Babeck – Chiropractic Assistant

Tabitha Babeck assists our patients in the Exercise Rehab Room working with them one-on-one. She is licensed by the North Carolina Chiropractic Assistant Certification.  She Graduated from Wake Technical Community College with a dual Associates degree and then continued her education on to North Carolina Central University obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Science.

Tabitha grew up doing gymnastics for 12 years and was a competitive gymnast 6 of the 12 years in Colorado. Over the years, she has developed a very strong passion for working out and keeping her body in the best shape possible. She is dedicated to helping the patients of the Raleigh Spine Clinic reach their best!

When she is not helping our patients at the Raleigh Spine Clinic, you will find her doing something outdoors or traveling.

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Joey – Rehab Specialist

I have over 6 years of clinical experience as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist. I have certifications in advanced sports massage with a practice revolving around injury rehabilitation, pain management, and peak performance in athletes.

Along with a steady practice, I also spent 4 years as a primary instructor at The Medical Arts School. I was born and raised in Raleigh and share a wonderful home with my fiancé Cate and our black lab Sam. All of us have a passion for exercise and anything involving a tent, hiking, a kayak, or all three.


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If there are any registration-related topics you would like us to cover, please email us to before the session to make sure we address them.

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Augusta University: FAQs

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To help ease the transition from Georgia Regents University to Augusta University, a site has been created at au.gru.edu that will serve as a landing page for all communications regarding the changeover.

Please frequent this site often to make sure you have the latest information about this process.

Here is a list of the most recently added FAQs:

Why was this name chosen?

Augusta University has always been a much-loved name choice for our institution, and selecting it is recognition of the critical partnership that exists between our institution and our local community. The energy and enthusiasm generated by this partnership will be instrumental as we build our reputation as a national leader in teaching, research, health care and service.

When does the name take effect?

When the Board of Regents said the change is “effective immediately,” they authorized us to immediately begin working on an implementation plan. After thoughtful discussion and careful planning to ensure a smooth transition, an official date will be announced that will likely be some months from now.

What do we call ourselves in the meantime?

We will be GRU until the effective date of the name change. In some areas, external rules direct our actions, but in other areas, we can begin to gradually transition to the new name, and we will communicate these decisions on the website au.gru.edu, which we encourage you to check often.

How does this impact our reputation nationally?

Dr. Keel and his administration understand that the enhancement of our reputation is a critical issue, and that questions and confusion, particularly from individuals outside Augusta, will need to be addressed. Whether we are called GRU or Augusta University, it is the stories about the great students we attract, the discoveries our researchers make, the exceptional teaching of our faculty, the compassionate healing done by our health care professionals and the service we provide to this great community that are at the heart of our story.

What do we do about logos and email signatures?

While we appreciate the enthusiasm so many have exhibited about the change to Augusta University, we would ask that individuals not create their own logos or signatures in the interim period. For the time being, please use “Georgia Regents University, soon to be Augusta University” in your email signatures and similar applications and use current GRU and GRHealth logos when needed until provided new ones.

Will we have the option of having dual diplomas?

That is one of the questions leaders will address. With previous name changes, students have been given the option to select a commemorative diploma in addition to their actual diploma. We expect to be able to do the same with this name change.

Georgia Regents University – Augusta University: What You Need to Know

On Tuesday, September 15, the Board of Regents voted unanimously to change the name of Georgia Regents University to Augusta University.

We understand that this decision raises many practical and important questions involving the day-to-day operations of the university and health system. While the Board of Regents made the change “effective immediately,” a period of thoughtful discussion and planning is required in order to ensure a smooth transition.

To help ease the transition, a site has been created at au.gru.edu that will serve as a landing page for all communications regarding the changeover.

We will work hard to engage our faculty, staff, alumni and friends in the transition process and will communicate information as we have it. Please continue to conduct business as usual until further notice. Updates will be posted as they become available.


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Monday, 15 December 2014

Slightly less glamorous pictures this time round.

Its been a tumultuous week.

Finalisation of contract with the basement contractor.

Neighbours calling regards party wall demolitions.... Last minute agreements..... But  thankfully diplomacy prevailed.

On the one side of our narrow access pathway, we have kindly been offered to use some space from the neighbouring garden....

And on the other we managed to gain an extra 30cm by negotiating the removal of the meter high party wall....

Which we will of course rebuild in due time!
This means we now have a 1.4m wide pathway to the site which will allow the contractor to use more substantial digging machinery.

Gaining time and minimising headache!

The clearing up of the site has started in preparation for the heavy duty work ahead.
We are talking about:

- the removal of approx 300 cubic metres of earth - construction of a 30m long concrete shell,
- waterproofing and associated drainage, water pumps etc
- underpinning of the entire existing (ground plus one) house (chimney stacks etc), on an entirely new steel structure underneeth.
- over 1600 sq ft of space below ground level plus sunken patios for light, access to the garden ventilation etc.

Let the adventure continue.....

A magical architectural promenade leading up to the magnificent palace!
The view of the impressive side return patio!
The luxury guest suite !
The nanny studio?

And the grandiose landscaping.


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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Exhibit the Exhibitors!

I have just had a nice conversation with some of the exhibitors in the SSOKU09 Exhibition Area. I was really glad to have their feedback on the what was going on in the Lunch Court Area during the coffee and lunch know....networking and nice conversations always happen when you enjoy tasty food and refreshing drinks!

This is the list of the Exhibitors you SSOKU09 participants had the opportunity to meet:

Pierre-Henri Lagriffoul, CORDIS
Cristy Burne, GridTalk
George Ioannidis, IN2 search interfaces development Ltd
Lyne Cote, NESSI
Karita Luokkanen, Gridipedia
Begoña Laibarra, SQS
Herbert Heinzel, InterQuality
Rainer von Ammon, CITT
Philippe Massonet, Cetic
Rosette Vandenbroucke, Begrid
William Fellows, The 451 group
Teemu Rissanen, RegioPKI

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Yarn Along

This week I am happily joining Ginny over at Small Things in sharing what's on my needles, and what's being read. A good week for both I'd say.

On the needles is a neck warmer/hat, designed by elissa sugishita, from the book Knitted Gifts. This yarn is Noro: Silk Garden. The yarn breaks A LOT! Probably not ideal for newbie's to knitting (that means me), and I think I probably knit too tightly at times, but it is still a beautiful looking yarn and I'm managing just fine.
When I took a sock knitting class we used a Noro yarn and everyone in the class was having trouble with breakage. We were shown a handy little trick ~ basically, just overlap the two busted ends by a couple inches, wet your fingertips and rub and twist the overlapping ends together vigorously. You are basically felting them back together. It totally works!
This won't work for acrylics or cottons.

My reading. Yes, my reading! We have booked our flights so let the planning begin!!

What are you knitting or crocheting, and reading?

  1. I love Noro yarns; but so far luckily I haven't had trouble with breakage. The little trick is definitely handy though! I use the Silk Garden Chunky for little winter hats a lot; I just love the feel and colours. Enjoy!

  2. Wow! You have a lot of traveling planned. Looks like you picked some great places.
    Glad to hear that about the Noro yarn as I wanted to knit a cardigan with it, but now maybe not.
    Have a wonderful Wednesday Janie.

  3. Neat trick! I like the colors in your yarn :)

  4. Oooh a trip to Morocco, Portugal and Spain! That sounds wonderful!

  5. I've never used Noro because I really don't like the feel of the yarn. I have heard about the breakage and multiple knots that can be in the skein, though. :-(

    Good luck with this yarn.

  6. Ah your summer plans sound amazing ;)
    A DREAM, really ;) How lucky of you guys. Have a safe and happy trip ;)

  7. I know exactly which hat you are knitting- I love that book. I have that project in my queue as well. Noro is perfect for it! I can't wait to see it finished.


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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Extreme Couponing, or Beginning Stages of Hoarding

I love, love, love shopping, and one thing that I love even more than shopping is getting a good deal. When I saw there was a show called Extreme Couponing I new it was right up my alley! But here is my question - what is the difference between extreme couponing and hoarding? Is it that everything purchased is a good deal, or maybe because it's "stockpiled" neatly? Maybe because they have plans to use what they buy? Which leads me to the question, when do you know you have enough? I mean, how long will it take a family to go thru 500 bottles of body wash, and at what point in time do you say, shoot we're getting low on body wash, only 200 bottles left, time to start stockpiling again.

I think companies are loving the show and using it to their advantage (that and our love of consumerism) - think about how many store adds you see now where you can mix and match for a better price, or buy 4 boxes of cereal and get $1.00 off. I went to the grocery store the other day to get milk, and they had a special buy 4 of a certain type of yogurt and get free milk; so I'm thinking sweet, milk is what I'm here for, so I started selecting my yogurt flavors only to stop myself and think, "I'm willing to spend $8.00 on yogurt that may or may not get eaten, to get a gallon of milk that would otherwise cost me $2.50". I put the yogurt back, but it was hard to do, because I thought I was missing out on such a great deal!

There are somethings that I will buy in mass quantities (although to me that means 10 at the most), when they're on sale. Goldfish - yep, Capri-Sun lemonade - a staple for my boys, toothpaste - something we use everyday, soda - of course. But the other day I opened my pantry to get out cereal and thought oh my word we have too much food in here! I could never be an extreme coupon-er because for me it'd probably look a bit more like hoarding, which is one show I can't watch because all that stuff gives me anxiety!!

So where do you find the balance in spending to save and knowing when is enough? These are the questions that wake me up at night. How am I a good steward with our money; making sure I am taking care of the family but also being generous with the resources God has given us?

Oh, the paper is here! Time to look thru the sale ads!

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Central States News: Winter 2010-11 Forecast- Snow- Cold in Northern Central States

Came upon a story- a prediction actually- regarding expected weather conditions in the upcoming winter months from Cedar Rapids Iowa's THE GAZETTE...

It is unclear who exactly made this prediction- which calls for a particularily snowy and cold winter for all of Iowa and parts of Missouri and Nebraska.

Also- if you look at the accompanying forecast image- ice storms are possible over northern Texas- about the southeastern half of Oklahoma- most of Arkansas as well as southern and eastern Missouri.

Metro Kansas City sits between those two areas.

I invoke my Missouri side ("Show Me") mostly when it comes to such long-range forecasts- nonetheless an interesting season to watch as I shall- and keep you informed without a lot of hype.

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Make A Big Deal Out Of Your Children’s Party

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What many people miss about being children, past the lessened need for responsibility, is the fact that many people throw a fuss about them. As a child, there is nothing more important to understand you are loved. Past material possessions, the amount of sugar you let them eat, and how lenient you are with their bedtime (all should be given in moderation to make them into good people,) is the necessity to give them memories they will remember and enjoy.

What better way to do this than to make a giant, huge and loving event out of your child’s birthday party?

Here a few places you can make the most of this.

The invitations you send your guests go a long way in making them appreciate the significance of your event. Sometimes, telling them in person doesn’t cut it. If you’re to treat your child’s birthday as the landmark event, it is. What’s more is that you needn’t hand cut the invitations out of silk and have them delivered by doves to make a memorable invite.

You can craft personal, beautiful and more importantly very reasonably priced themed invitations using a professional service such as Pure Invitation to craft the most heartfelt invitations you can/ Adding this degree of refinement in asking people to attend your party not only makes the event seem more ‘official,’ but shows the loving hand you’re willing to extend to the rest of the party, to your child and to those attending.

What is the temperament of your child? Are they interested in swimming? Why not host a swimming party? Are they a generally happy go lucky child with a birthday party in the summer? Why not hire a bouncy castle and some form of entertainment to go along with it? If you understand the way your child likes to play and behave, and also the temperament of their friends, you’ll understand how to best give your child the party they really want. This tailoring approach helps you seem aware and loving as a parent, which is of course what you really are.

Make them feel special

Make this your child’s special day by taking the time to sit them aside at the party and tell them how much you love them, how proud you are for them, and that you hope this party is nothing but completely enjoyable. You have gone to the effort to provide a beautiful day for your child, so let them know exactly how much they mean to you while you’re having fun.

Keep it to close friends

Sometimes, the largest party is not the best. Inviting many guests to your party to bolster numbers might not only be unnecessary, but in an effort to do so you might invite children from the same year group who will only serve to be boisterous and overbearing, taking the attention away from your child. Give your child some say over who comes to their party, and use your best judgment based on what they say. Sometimes a close-knit, enjoyable affair is much more pleasant than a huge party with the express intent to look impressive.

Use this simple tidbits of advice to give your child the party they really deserve.

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RS135 - Robin Hanson on: "Most human behavior is signaling"

Release date: May 31, 2015

Robin HansonIn this episode, economist Robin Hanson explains the signaling theory of human behavior: That our motivations for our choices, about school, shopping, medical care, and so on, evolved primarily to shape other people's perceptions of us. In the process Robin and Julia discuss what makes a good theory: How to decide what you should (a priori) expect to see, and why simplicity is a virtue.

Robin Dale Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and a research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. He is known as an expert on idea futures and markets, and he was involved in the creation of the Foresight Exchange and DARPA's Future MAP project. he blogs at Overcomng Bias.

Robin's pick:  "The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature"

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June 1, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterRafael Oliveira
Massimo would have a field day with these evopsych just-so stories.

P.S. As I was googling "evopsych" to see how it's spelled, I came across "The rise of the evolutionary psychology douchebag" on io9, featuring Robin's pick, Geoffrey Miller, who once tweeted, "Dear obese PhD applicants: if you didn't have the willpower to stop eating carbs, you won't have the willpower to do a dissertation #truth"
June 1, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterMax
The meme images mentioned early in the podcast can be found here:
June 1, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterRobin Hanson
Going to the doctor with a high fever and bad diarrhea is signalling what to whom now?
Are people supposed to go to Dr. Google to learn how medicine is useless instead of trusting their doctor?
I for one am interested in my doctor's track record. I wish I could interview the doctor for the position instead of the doctor "accepting patients." If people aren't interested in the surgeon's track record, maybe it's because they have no choice in the matter. They have one nearby in-network hospital, they need the surgery, they got a referral from their primary care physician, and reviewing track records wouldn't change anything anyway.

If paying more for healthcare doesn't make people healthier, why are the poor less healthy? Just because they smoke more and eat junk food and stuff?
June 1, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterMax
Robin Hanson and Bryan Caplan. Loving the Julia Era!
June 1, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterTaylor
For the record, that line Michael mentions from the Beatles' Getting Better -- "I used to be cruel to my woman I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved" -- was a John Lennon line, much more than his "Can't get no worse" interjection. And it was no throwaway. Paul would never have written a line like that. Since John's first wife Cynthia passed away a few weeks ago, that line has been on my mind. Don't forget that John also echoed Elvis in his song Run for Your Life ("I'd rather see you dead little girl than to be with another man"), but it was only in past twenty years that anyone BANNED Run for Your Life from airplay in the US.

Much more to this interview that this point, but I thought it worth mentioning.
June 2, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterBennett Theissen
Robin wrote a response to this podcast over on his blog -- he's addressing one of my main sources of confusion/skepticism about the signaling hypothesis, which is basically "Why do we need this explanation in cases where we already have a priori reason to expect ignorance, or cognitive biases, etc. to be motivating behavior?"

Check it out:
June 2, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterJulia Galef
If you "signal" that you're a virtuous person even when nobody's watching, is that any different from just practicing virtue ethics? Like, asking yourself whether your actions would pass the smell test. Or voting by absentee ballot without bragging about it.
June 2, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterMax
Was this originally broadcast on April 1? Nonsense on stilts.
June 3, 2015 | Unregistered Commenteral
Very interesting stuff, but the story about medecine not being really helpful for health really confused me. At some point, Robin Hanson said he would need a full lecture to explain this very point. Well, then, I would have liked to have first this lecture about why medecine is not really helpful for health, and then this episode. Otherwise the signaling theory sounds really weird at face value. I'm open-minded about it, but felt like the episode was way too short...
June 4, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterJMA
Robin didn't say that medicine wasn't helpful, he said that you can't explain healthcare costs and its special social status by utility alone. If you have diarrhea, by all means go to the doctor; however, given that medications on the margin are relatively cheap, diarrhea medication included, it can't fully explain our healthcare obsession.
June 9, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterDj
Feeling really sick and fearing death doesn't account for why a person decides to see a doctor, but signalling does? Who's signalling what to whom?
June 10, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterMax
Human behavior is more than just randomness or mimicry? We are a social species? Wow - this revelation definitely needs a new buzz word and some memes.
June 10, 2015 | Unregistered Commenterks
I really enjoyed the talk but was also quite confused by Robin Hanson's assertion that medicine is essentially ineffective. I wish he would have elaborated more on that. I'm a physician and I know that many therapies are done without a strong base of evidence, but for many other therapies there is a strong evidenced based support. I take care of patients on dialysis or with a kidney transplant, and certainly those individuals would not be alive without these modern day interventions. I wonder if he was referring more to the realm of preventative medicine such as screening for high cholesterol, for colon cancer, prostate cancer, and so on. It may be less clear that some screening programs correlate with an improved life expectancy, but even here there are some that I suspect are valuable.
June 16, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterRich Feldenberg
If anything, signalling might explain why people, especially men, might avoid going to the doctor because it makes them feel weak and vulnerable or they have embarrassing symptoms they don't want to discuss.
June 16, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterMax
Nice anti-signaling fifties suit, what does he try to say with that picture? To be attentive?
Great conversation, new thoughts, love it!
July 1, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterGiga Gerard
Happy Diwali
October 13, 2015 | Unregistered Commenterjessy flora
/r/RationallySpeaking is really cool!
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chirurgien esthetique pas cher en tunisie La taille de la lésion de la peau permettra de déterminer comment le chirurgien va aller sur le processus de retrait. Si la lésion de la peau est faible, le chirurgien enlève la lésion avec une excision. Après l'excision a été fait, le chirurgien va très probablement fermer le site avec des sutures.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Pacu Bosa

Takdo cito baru sangat la geng.

Itu hari ada gi mancing, dapat Pacu Frenzy. So tak menang tangan gak la mancing. Stop pun sebab jaring penuh hehehe

Ni ada video Amigos tangkap Pacu bosar punyoh.

Selamat enjoy!!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Irideus Spey Rod Defect

Hi ya folks.

We've bought 3 of these rods (Irideus 13ft wt7/8 spey rod) for a small fortune which arrived on time. The rod looks better in real life than on eBay. However 1 of the rod's butt section cork is NOTICEABLY dented. Thus we could only use 2 of them for now and still wondering what will happen to the defective rod. Will irideus replace it? Will we be doomed to keep it?

Since Irideus will not open email attachments from customers due to the possible threat of virus, this is the best way to show where and how the defects at the butt section looks like. You might also want to see a video complain on an irideus 6/7 spey rod by another customer here. Enjoy!!!

Figure 1: Defective butt bottom view

Can you spot where the defect is in figure 1??? If you cant, take a look at figure 2, the exact same picture as in figure 1 but highlighted to exactly where the chipped off cock is. Quite a NOTICEABLE defect!

Figure 2: Defective butt bottom view with highlights

Figure 3: Comparison between defective butt and perfect butt

Figure 3 shows a comparison between 2 irideus rod butts. The one on the left is defective. Notice that the perfect rod has a perfectly rounded shape. See it? No? Anyway, figure 4 shows the same picture with highlights in order to clearly prove our point.

Figure 4: Comparison between defective butt and perfect butt with highlights

In figure 4, just for the record, the one circled in yellow is the rod with the damaged fighting butt. Notice that a SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT of cork is missing where the yellow arrow is pointing to. Nothing missing for the perfect cork circled in red on the right though.

Figure 5: Closeup of chipped off cork at fighting butt section

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of how the damaged fighting butt looks like. Figure 6 is the same picture but has arrows to high lite the very NOTICEABLE defect.

Figure 6: Closeup of chipped off cork at fighting butt section with highlights

So there you have it. Considering we purchased 3 rods, it would be nice if irideus considered to replace the butt section for free. Oh, did I mention, I also bought one Irideus Golden Color wt8/10 Spey reel thats on the way (tracking id: LC100535105US). Hopefully irideus will show their professionalism to us professional anglers.

Before I end, click here and here to see how we have experienced PROFESSIONAL ONLINE ANGLING SERVICES before. For us, TRUST is the best policy for modern day long distance online purchases.

Hopefully something positive will come out of this for us and irideus!

-Izhal12 on behalf of my damaged rod bought by modonnz-

Thursday, February 3, 2011

The Shrimp Fly

Seri Putra Shrimp Fly

Ingredients for the shrimp fly:

1. Hook
2. Turkey biots for claws
3. Dubbing for the body
4. Pheasant tail fibres for the body and tail
5. Lead eyes
5. White thread for tying
6. Head cement to finish off the fly

Field tested at Bandar Seri Putra's monsoon drain.

Snake head haven

Great for catching

Striped snake heads

The snake head's head

Awaiting for Irideus to ctach them wild PACUs at the nearby Impian Putra wild pond!!!

-Ih was here-