> What Makes Your Stomach Growl?
by Dr Preethi Daniel, Clinical Director at London Doctors Clinic.
Borborygmi is that growl your stomach makes at the most awkward times! A slow rumble from your tummy during a meeting can be very embarrassing and distracting for you and others around you!
Fear not, there is nothing to worry about here. The sound is actually air and fluid moving around inside your stomach and intestines.
Although causes of a loud stomach are not fully known, there are some theories. Complex grains such as those oats you had for breakfast or quinoa for lunch could cause the stomach and bowels to work hard processing them and creating more activity and therefore sound! A high sugar diet makes the intestines very active too. High fructose fruits are a common culprit.
It goes without saying that legumes, pulses and beans and cruciferous vegetables (i.e yep, those that actually like Brussel Sprouts!) that cause excess gas in your bowels are definitely going to contribute to borborygmi.
However, even eating at odd times or an unbalanced meal high in sugar and fat can also be a causative factor. Eat regularly. Interestingly, hunger causes this sound by sending messages to the brain which then triggers gastro-intestinal muscles to contract and release digestive fluids.
Prevent it by eating good portions sizes, three times a day avoiding fizzy drinks, fatty, fried foods and including all food groups in every meal.
Remember, if you notice bloating or abdominal pain or change in bowel habit alongside this seemingly innocent rumble, then see a doctor. Lactose intolerance or gluten intolerance or, very rarely, something sinister like an ulcer or even cancer can be the cause.
10 Foods To Supercharge Your Gut . . .


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Bibliometric Study of Ananda Coomaraswamy: with Special Reference to Sri Lankan Libraries
Rathnabahu, R.M.Nadeeka; Illangarathne, S.K.; Samarakoon, Manori (National Institute of Library & Information Sciences, University of Colombo, 2012-11)
Cloud Initiative for Special Libraries in Sri Lanka: A Landmark for Storage, Management, and Sharing of Library Resources
Illangarathne, S.K.; Amaraweera, J.A.; Yingming, Wang (Tecnia Institute Of Advanced Studies, 2015-04)
Community Outreach Library Services in Rajarata University Library System in Sri Lanka: A System Approach
Harshani, K.R.N.; Siriwardana, A.S. (Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
Determinants of Academic Library Service Quality across Sri Lanka: A Marketing Perspective
Harshani, K.R.N.; Ahmed, Zafar U.; Ali, Khatibi (International Journal of Science and Research, 2015)
Determination of Critical Success Factor for Library Performance: An Application of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP)
Illangarathne, S.K. (EPRA Wisdom, 2017-03)
Digital Information Literacy Frame Work (DILF) for Information Management Sector of North Central Province in Sri Lanka
Illangarathne, S.K.; Siriwardana, A.S.; Wijekoon, W.M.A.K.; Harshani, K.R.N.; Dilrukshi, W.P.T.; Wanasinghe, W.M.P.G.K.T. (University of Colombo, 2013-11-29)
Document management in school offices in Sri Lanka
Harshani, K.R.N. (University of Kelaniya, 2008)
Functionality of Library Buildings in Sri Lanka: a Comparative Study
Harshani, K.R.N. (University of Kelaniya, 2013-05)
Functionality of university library buildings in Sri Lanka: a Comparative Study
Harshani, K.R.N. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2012)
Good Practice of Reshaping a School Library: with Special Reference to Vidyartha Navodya Maha Vidyalaya, Pahalamaragawewa in Anuradapura
Harshani, K.R.N.; Siriwardana, A.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2019)
This article seeks out to bring to light some of the huge achievements, best practices in reshaping school library through creative initiatives. The school library is fundamental to the learning and teaching development. ...
Importance of University Library Buildings and Interior Arrangement for Efficient and Effective user services: A Comparative Study
Harshani, K.R.N. (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2014-07)
Infomation Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Agriculture Scientist of the Department of Agriculture in Sri Lanka
Dilrukshi, W.P.T. (University of Kelaniya, 2017-10-26)
"Infor Sys Ananda Coomaraswamy": A Web based Bibliographical Information System for Publications and Related Works of Dr. Ananda Coomaraswamy
Illangarathne, S.K.; Rathnabahu, R.M.Nadeeka; Samarakoon, Manori (University of Kelaniya, 2012)
Information Literacy Levels of the Community Who Have Chronic Renal Disease Unkknown Etiology (CKDu) in the Anuradhapura District
Siriwardana, A.S.; Dilinika, J.M.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2017-10)
K-Means Clustering for Segment Web Search Results
Arumawadu, Hasitha Indika; Rathnayaka, R.M.Kapila Tharanga; Illangarathne, S.K. (Kambohwell Publisher Enterprises, 2015-08)
Librarian's Competencies and Library and Information Science (LIS) Curricular in Sri Lanka
Wanasinghe, W.M.P.G.K.T. (2013)
Library buildings planning and its service: with special reference to university library systems
Harshani, K.R.N. (International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2018-03)
Lighting the Digital Darkness: Implementation of a University Digital Repository
Balasooriya, A.H.K.; Siriwardana, A.S.; Illangarathne, S.K. (Research Gate, 2012)
Managing Automation in a Multi-Library Environment
Illangarathne, S.K. (Sri Lanka Library Association, 2012-06-21)
Mining Profitability of Telecommunication Custormers using K-Means Clustering
Arumawadu, Hasitha Indika; Rathnayaka, R.M.Kapila Tharanga; Illangarathne, S.K. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2015-08-21)
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This experiment shows what a winding of a coil is in an unusual way. It also serves for practicing the equation for transformation ratio.
Determine the number of turns of the secondary coil, so that the voltage induced in the transformer is 900 mV, provided that the primary coil has 60 turns and the primary voltage is 12 V.
The transformer consists of two coils connected by a core. The coil connected to the power supply is called primary coil; the coil, to which the appliance is connected, is called secondary coil (see the figure). In our case, the appliance is a voltmeter.
The number of turns of primary (resp. secondary) coil is denoted N1 (resp. N2), primary (resp. secondary) voltage is denoted U1 (resp. U2).
If we substitute the given values into the relation above, we obtain the number of turns.
According to relation (2) determine the number of turns of the second coil.
Place the coil with 60 turns on the closed laminated core and connect it to the AC voltage source 12 V.
Wind the number of turns you have determined on the secondary side of the transformer; connect the ends of the wire to voltmeter.
Turn the voltage source on and make sure the secondary voltage corresponds to the assignment.
This task is more difficult than it seems. The calculation gives us the answer that the secondary coil should have 4.5 turns. This can be seemingly achieved by winding the last turn around the core "only half way". Unfortunately, however, this turn acts as a whole turn –it closes through the voltmeter. 4.5 turns thus cannot be wound in such manner. Therefore the voltmeter will indicate less than the given value (if we wind 4 turns) or more (if we wind 5 turns).
Utilize the scatter around the transformer core and wind the wire around the whole transformer, so that the induced voltage is 0.9 V.
Change the size of the secondary part of the core.
The assignment is deliberately written so that the task is impossible to solve. Due to the escalation, the students can realize more easily that it is impossible to wind "half a turn". The students can simultaneously test that the wire moving around the core (increasing the surface of the turn) does not change the induced voltage and that it does not depend on the size of the turn.
However, the teacher should be aware that the problem is impossible to solve, and work with students' reactions delicately. He or she should also explain his or her intentions in giving them this task. Advanced students can independently try to figure out how to fulfil the task – how to adjust the arrangement of the experiment, so that the secondary voltage is 900 mV.


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WISE 1828+2650 (designação completa WISEPA J182831.08+265037.8) é uma anã marrom ou planeta interestelar de classe espectral >Y2, localizada na constelação de Lyra a aproximadamente 47 anos-luz da Terra. É o "membro arquetípico" da classe espectral Y.

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Love this pinebranch - I think it may have to visit my house this winter for a bit. Love how you made this into a beautiful Thinking of You winter card.
Great shading and ink blending behind the pine branch - this is one of my favorite stamps. Great job on the sketch.
Beautiful card and awesome coloring too! Fantastic take on the sketch as well.
Gorgeous card! I love that sketch, I think I just might have to try that one!
This is beautiful!! Love that plaid paper with the rest of the colors you used; it really pops AND accents everything perfectly.
I'm so behind in my comments because my computer crashed. Thankfully Al can fix computers as a hobby. Love this card. Your colouring is spot on. Lovely sketch too.


Description: Black and white negative and print made from it of a smock windmill, known as 'Jolesfield Mill', in Littleworth, near Horsham West Sussex, showing a side view, in a state of disrepair, taken on 19th April 1936.
Item caption: "JOLESFIELD SIDE. SUSSEX"


Pans with lids and recipes will be placed at the entrances of the Church on Tuesday, January 2nd. Please drop off your frozen casserole by 11:00 am on Sunday, January 28th, to the Parish Hall Freezer.
Please Note: If the casserole is not dated they will not be accepted per the Board of Health.
We thank every casserole maker for the generosity and love that goes into each meal. God bless you always.


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Ghibli Museum
The Ghibli Museum is a unique attraction, designed lovingly by the creators of Studio Ghibli for fans of their films and anyone curious about the world of animation. Explore an animator's studio, discover where the characters of Ghibli come from and get inspired as you explore the wonderful world of Studio Ghibli! Tickets sell out well in advance, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.
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Some experiences and attractions are seasonal and might close temporarily.
5 Tips for Visiting the Ghibli Museum
Line in front of the Ghibli Museum | Photo: Olivier Bruchez CC-BY-SA 2.0
Tickets to the Ghibli Museum are extremely limited and tend to sell out well in advance. If you can, make sure to book in advance.
Sculpture at the Ghibli Museum | Photo: Wei-Te Wong CC-BY-SA 2.0
No photography is allowed inside the museum, save your snaps for the exterior of the building and the rest of your trip to Tokyo.
Tickets to the museum will be for a specific timeslot to avoid overcrowding, but once you're inside you can stay for as long as you like.
If you aren't Japanese, you'll be asked to present your passport when you arrive, so remember to bring it along!
There's very little English translation throughout the exhibitions, so do some research ahead of time if you don't know a lot about the films of Studio Ghibli. Most exhibits are fairly self-explanatory, and the staff generally can speak English to answer any questions, so don't worry too much.
What's there to see at the Ghibli Museum?
Hayao Miyazaki, Executive Director of the museum and one of the two geniuses behind Studio Ghibli, didn't want to make a traditional, stuffy museum when planning the Ghibli Museum. In a blog post describing his goals for the site, he wrote that the museum shouldn't be only for existing fans, nor did he want to just include artwork from existing films, but also new projects and special short films made just for the museum. He wanted visitors to be able to understand, just by looking at the exhibits, what the artists' creative spirits were trying to achieve. Exhibits include the machines used to film the animation, a recreation of an art director's studio, artwork and scrapbooks used in the process of making films, and lifesize recreations of sets from some of the movies. There's also a small theater which plays animated short films, made exclusively for the museum. Read more.
What is Studio Ghibli?
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Tokyo, founded in 1985. It was headed by directors Hayao Miyazaki and the late Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, and in the last 33 years, it's made some of the most popular and successful animated movies in the world. Their whimsical films include My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away (the only anime movie to ever win an Oscar), and Howl's Moving Castle, among others. The studio stopped production in 2014 after Hayao Miyazaki announced his retirement, but since 2017 it's been back to business as usual after the director decided to make one more movie, which is expected to be released ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Read more.
Are guided tours available?
There's no official guided tour of the museum, and tour groups often let visitors explore the museum by themselves. The museum is designed in a way that visitors are encouraged to explore, and some of the corridors are a bit narrow, so tour groups would struggle to pass through comfortably. If you do have any questions while visiting, you can ask a member of staff who will be able to help. Read more.
How long will a trip take?
Most people can walk through the museum in about 2 hours, but budget some extra time if you want to eat at the cafe and spend time in the gift shop, where there's merchandise available which you won't find anywhere else. Super-fans will probably want to spend at least 4 hours enjoying all the tiny details. Read more.
Will my children enjoy it?
Absolutely! Studio Ghibli films are loved by kids of all ages as well as adults, so if your children have seen any of them, they'll be delighted to find out how they're made. The museum is designed to be child-friendly, with lots of little details to discover and not very much reading, and children under 12 will also be able to enjoy playing inside a real-life Catbus, as featured in My Neighbor Totoro. Read more.
The Ghibli Museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm, every day of the week except Tuesdays. The museum is closed for New Year's holidays and for periodic maintenance throughout the year, so check before you visit to make sure your dates aren't affected.
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Tickets cannot be bought at the museum. Tickets cost JPY 1000 for visitors aged 19 and older, JPY 700 for visitors aged 13 to 18, JPY 400 for visitors aged 7 to 12, and JPY 100 for visitors aged 4 to 6. Children under the age of 4 can enter free of charge.
The Ghibli Museum can be found inside Mitaka Inokashira Park. The easiest route is to take the JR Chuo line from Shinjuku station to Mitaka station. From the station, it is a 15-minute walk to the museum, or you can take a community bus which costs JPY 320 for an adult's roundtrip ticket or JPY160 for a child under 12's roundtrip ticket.
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My video tribute to 'THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY'
Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy has officially ended. It's hard to believe that the ride is over, but no one can argue that it wasn't an unforgettable journey. Nolan not only changed the way superhero movies are made, and viewed, but he saved the Batman franchise from the dumps. When Batman Begins came out in 2005, it had been eight years since Batman & Robin virtually destroyed Batman for good. How reluctant were fans to embrace a new Batman movie? Well, Batman Begins only grossed $372M…total. To put that in perspective, both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises passed the $1B mark during their tenure in theaters, with TDKR still playing.
I'm sad to see Nolan's Batman go, but am grateful for everything he did for the franchise. To show my appreciation, I put together this tribute video to The Dark Knight Trilogy using R. Kelly's infamous Gotham City song that appeared on the Batman & Robin soundtrack. I figured that if Nolan could resurrect Bane and Robin in TDKR, why not try and resurrect this song?
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Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP)
Since its inception in 2001, the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) has been concerned with all aspects of Sumatran orangutan conservation. In order to achieve its ambitious goals, the SOCP strives to be a leading source of information regarding the behavioral ecology and distribution of this Critically Endangered primate. As such, the SOCP regularly conduct orangutan population surveys, in addition to managing numerous monitoring stations, where detailed behavioral and ecological data are currently being collected. Because Sumatran orangutans can be found in various tropical forest habitat types, SOCP maintains long-term monitoring stations in each of these habitat types, including, dry lowland forest (Sikundur, 2013-ongoing), wet peat swamp forest (Suaq Balimbing, 1994-1998, 2005-ongoing), and upland forest (Batang Toru, 2006-ongoing). The information obtained from the long-term work at these monitoring stations allows conservation biologists to better understand the habitat and behavioral variability of Sumatran orangutans, and as such, helps practitioners to make more informed decisions regarding their future conservation and management of the species.
We at SOCP are always looking for motivated researchers and volunteers to come to Indonesia and participate at one of our three long-term monitoring stations in the Sumatran provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra. We invite unsolicited field researchers and volunteers to contact the SOCP Biodiversity Monitoring Unit (BMU) at the email address given below. While we focus our monitoring activities on orangutans, we are always open to have researchers who are interested in other aspects of Sumatran flora and fauna.
Qualifications/Experience:
Either engaged in a relevant degree program or holding a relevant degree.
Main Species Studied: Pongo abelii (Sumatran orangutan)
Other Species at the Site: Hylobates agilis (agile gibbon), Hylobates lar (white-handed gibbon), Macaca fascicularis (long-tailed macaque), Macaca nemestrina (pig-tailed macaque), Nycticebus coucang (slow loris), Presbytis thomasi (Thomas? leaf monkey), Presbytis melalophos (mitred leaf monkey), Symphalangus syndactylus (Sumatran siamang), Trachypithecus cristatus (silvered leaf monkey)
Notes: Long-term behavioral (orangutan only), climatological (rainfall, relative humidity, and temperature), and phenological (flowers, leaves, and fruit) data are collected at each of our three monitoring stations.
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Some say there are over 500 types of mint, botanists define slightly less than 30 species with the remaining 400+ being hybrids of these primary species. The reason there is such a large array of mint plants to choose from is that it hybridizes very easily. Two species of mint in close proximity to one another readily cross pollinate, the result is not always favorable.
Common characteristics of all mint plants is the volatile and essential oils that create their hallmark menthol aroma and flavor. Other oils and compounds within various plants create a medley of tastes and aroma unique to their individual cultivars. Apple mint for instance contains compounds which give a fruity taste and aroma, as does as the hybrid versions of apple mint pineapple mint and Golden apple mint.
Other common characteristics of Most mint plants is that they thrive under similar conditions, although there are minor exceptions to every rule. Moist and well draining soil, full to partial shade, soil pH are some of the nearly universal requirements for successfully growing mint.
Invasiveness is another common characteristic of nearly all mint plants. They spread like wild fire and will easily commandeer any garden or yard if not controlled. They are frequently grown in containers as a mode of curtailing their 'imperialistic' expansionism.
Most mint varieties are suitable for the culinary realm, some however are strictly for medicinal, aesthetic or aromatic purposes. Most mint is toxic to dogs although not generally deadly, and some mints such as cat mint aka catnip has narcotic effects on our feline friends.
Apple mint, Mentha suaveolens, is sweeter than most other mint varieties. Both its flavor and aroma are more fruity than minty. Apple mint is the cultivar that is most commonly used to make Mint Jelly. Apple mint plants have fuzzy stems and foliage reminiscent of peach fuzz, for this reason it is sometimes called wooly mint. The flowers are white to pinkish white, and appear in late summer or early autumn. Perennial in zones 5 to 9 Mature height: 2 to 3 feet.
Bee Balm is an attractive perennial flowering mint family plant. The leaves are used to make Oswego Tea. The plant is closely related to bergamot which is used to make earl gray tea. It attracts to bees, butterflies, and humming birds and is frequently suggested as a companion plant. The plant blooms from early to late summer and grows 2 to 4 feet tall, depending on the variety. A few only reach 8-10 inches in height. Perennial in zones 4 to 9.
Chocolate Mint is one of my personal favorites. As its name indicates it has a chocolate flavor coupled with the standard menthol common to all mint plants.
Is a low growing creeping mint variety. It has vibrantly bright green rounded foliage that is relatively small. Grown as a groundcover it can be trained into a dense mat that rivals many lawns, and will withstand reasonable foot traffic. In fact when trod upon it releases a pleasant a peppermint aroma . Small lavender flowers appear in summer. It is used as a flavoring agent commercially, Creme de Menth liquer contains corsican mint as does many treats. Mature Height 1 to 2 inches, sometimes a tad larger when hybridized or unkempt. USDA zones 7 to 9.
Egyptian Mint has the trademark menthol / mint flavor in a more subtle concentration coupled with a fruity secondary flavor somewhat like Apple Mint. The plant is fairly robust with an upright growth habit that is open allowing for a healthy airflow. The long pointed leaves are relatively large in comparison to most other varieties of mint also. They are green and covered in a velvety hair, much like peach fuzz. Flowers are lavender to lilac and appear on the stem ends in mid summer. USDA zones 5 to 11. In zones 3 to 6 it is best grown as an annual or potted and transported indoors in Winter. Mature height: 3 feet tall by 1 to 1.5 feet wide.
Ginger Mint has serrated leaves that grow in opposing pairs. Its stem is burgundy to assorted red toned. The leaves are sometimes speckled with yellowish and light green highlights and variegations. The flowers which are fairly small lilac blooms appear late summer sometimes early autumn. Unlike other mint varieties the flower grows along the stem and not at the peak. Its flavor and aroma have a hint of ginger, but not very powerfully so. It is hybrid cross between spearmint and corn mint. Mature Height 1.5 to 2 feet. Perennial in Zones 5 to 9.
Lavender mint produces dainty lavender flowers, some growers incorporate lavender mint into their landscaping endeavors strictly for its aesthetic appeal. It also serves as eye candy grown as a ground cover or in a more restricted locale. Its lush green foliage and reddish purple stems are also visually appealing.
In the culinary realm it has a subtle sweetness reminiscent of - yup that's right lavender:> USDA zones 5 to 11. In zones 3 to 6 it is best grown as an annual or potted and transported indoors in Winter.
Lemon balm is a perennial, but in regions where there are long deep freezing winters it is commonly grown as an annual. It dies back in the winter and reemerges in spring. It will remain green in areas with mild winters. The flavor is more lemon with only a hint of mint.
Macho Macho Mint you wanna grow a macho mint. Mach mint has a robust 'macho' flavor and aroma, it is very pungent and highly abundant once established. Unlike some of the sissy mints, macho mints possess a strong staying power and holds its flavor later in the season when other mints had fizzled and gone limp. USDA zones 4 to 11. Mature Height 2 to 2.5 feet Average.
Orange Mint is useful as a flavoring for tea and assorted culinary delights. It is also popular in potpourris and like all mint has medicinal properties. The leaves are oval shaped and light green. The stems are a purplish green, sometimes burgundy. When permitted to blossom in mid to late summer the delicately spiked flowers are white to pinkish white. Perennial in zones 4 to 11. In other areas it is best grown as an annual or potted and transported indoors in Winter. Although Orange Mint is a perennial, its quality wanes after 3 to 5 years and should be replaced. Mature height: 1 to 3 feet. If left unharvested and not maintained they can grow into 4 foot monstrosities.
Of all the many varieties of Mint, peppermint [Mentha x piperita] is perhaps the most widely known and popular. It has its origins in 18th Century England and has been used ever since as a flavoring agent for multiple confections as well as herbal concoctions and pharmaceuticals. There are several sub varieties of peppermint which include Peppermint, Variegated Peppermint as well as black and white peppermint. Perennial in zones 3 to 11. In other areas it is best grown as an annual or potted and transported indoors in Winter. Although Peppermint is a perennial, its quality wanes after 3 to 5 years and should be replaced. Mature height: 1 to 3 feet. If left unharvested and not maintained they can grow into 4 foot monstrosities.
There are multiple plants known as spearmint's which are descended from common ancestors. Double Mint is a type of spearmint which is halfway between spearmint and peppermint in characteristics, aroma and flavor. Spearmint is similar to peppermint but sweeter and not as minty. It is used commercially to make candy [spearmint gum] and serves well in any recipes that call for mint, keeping in mind that the flavor will be milder and sweeter. Mature Height 1 to 2 feet. Perennial in zones 3 to 11, however some varieties will only thrive in 5 to 10.
Oh my would you look at the thyme ! Thyme, a commonly used herb and spice is actually in the Mint family. Thyme has very small flowers and leaves. Depending on the variety, the flowers can range from white to a deep magenta and all shades in between. They need minimal care once established, a regular light pruning after the initial season is however advisable. Do this after the last early season frost, to prevent the plants from becoming brittle. USDA Zones 5 to 9. Mature Height varies from a half foot or less to slightly over a foot.
Yerba Buena in Spanish translates to 'good herb' and is a name used for several aromatic plants in the mint family. In Latin America yerba buena most commonly refers to Mentha citrata, a true mint sometimes called 'bergamot mint' and similar to Orange Mint. In the USA it is the name of two distinct plants. Clinopodium douglasii and Eriodictyon californicum, the latter is not a true mint. Yerba Buena commonly grown as a mint in North America is Clinopodium douglasii aka Indian mint or Oregon-tea. It differs from other mint plants as it is a low growing creeping variety that is best used as a ground cover. It has a sweet fragrance and a refreshing minty flavor. It is very popular as an herbal health supplement and has culinary as well as medicinal properties. See: https://globalfoodbook.com/17-remarkable-benefits-of-yerba-buena Mature Height 6-10 inches. USDA Zones 7 to 10.


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Carl Schloz was a Swiss footballer who played for FC Basel. He played mainly in the position as forward.

Football career
Between the years 1913 and 1920 Schloz played a total of 45 games for Basel scoring a total of four goals. 30 of these games were in the Swiss Serie A and 15 were friendly games. He scored one goal in the domestic league, this was on 30 September 1917 as Basel won 3–1 in the home game at the Landhof against Biel-Bienne. The other three goals were scored during the test games.

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Valentine day is approaching soon and you might be struggling with valentine gift for her or him. Exchanging a valentine gift is the trend followed since so many years. This is the most possible way to reach to near one's heart. Also it is the coolest way to propose a girl friend or boy friend. We come across to so many valentine gifts and found some gifts which are tried and tested for send valentine's day gifts. Some of the gifts list are written down here. Hope you will get good idea to pick the right valentine gift for your partner.
Valentine day card kit is a simple but inspiring gift for the whole family. You can use this gift to give your children, your spouse and to your grandparents. Valentine isn't just celebrated for the romantic couples; it is celebrated to express love for your family, for your parents and for so many. So here you can include a valentine day card kit like heart cut out, greeting card, crayons, and some decorative supplies to handcraft the card romantically.
You can make a timeless and classic flower vase to gift love one on the romantic day of the year. Here you need a cylinder shaped vase covered with the matching fabric of the flowers. You can use vashi tapes and some ornaments to decorate the flower vase. Also opt for heart shaped stickers to give the romantic touch. Now insert a long stemmed flowers bunch inside this beautiful flower vase and give it to your valentine. Or else look for a premium collection of flowers bouquet in vase to buy from online gifts delivery shop.
You can make gift a little bit romantic by adding a basket filled with romantic movie treats. Fill the container a romantic movie CD, champagne bottles, wine glasses, pop corn and snacks to perk up the mood for valentine night. Also add some favorite treats of candies and chocolates to enjoy both of you. Plan to set up the movie night in the open terrace with blanket and champagne.
Giving a romantic notes is even more exciting and thrilling experience. The notes will work in the days when your girl will feel lonely, when your boy will miss you. Get envelopes of different color and address your special note on this like "open it when you are feeling lonesome", "open it when you have no work". Address the notes on the envelope and write your feelings in the page hidden under this envelope. Tie all these envelopes with one ribbon and give it to her. Your thoughtful gift is ready in just efforts of few minutes.
Sending edible gifts is the delighting option to win the heart of food loving partner in your life. What you need to do is the plain cardboard paper to make a goodies bag. Now fill this bag with the store bought or homemade chocolates, candies and various other sweet treats. Pop up your love thought heart shaped lollipops. Try to buy some favorite sweet treats of your partner and fill into this goodie bag. Tape a heart shaped cut out on the bag and cover the mouth with wooden clip.
If you have still not found the way of showing your love, valentine day gift basket is a good choice. Take a look at the range of valentine day gift baskets full with favorite treats of your partner. You can easily mix and match and buy a gourmet basket full with suitable treats. Godiva basket, fruits basket, tea basket, wine and spa basket, cookies basket, there are limitless range of romantic gift basket ideas personalized in romantic theme. This is the ultimate and last minute gift to buy to make someone's day extra special.
Some gifts are DIY, some are store bought but at the end you will see your loved one smiling throughout this day. The crafts are just not meant for the lovely partner, it is also meant for the family members and friends very near to heart. So if you got to know about other ideas you can comment and share it with us.


While the electricity bill is often treated as an unchangeable portion of school expenses, the fact is that most schools have considerable room for improvement and savings.
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Below is a 5-question test on the hypotenuse. This test is linked to the lesson on the hypotenuse, which also has a test.
What is the hypotenuse? What is a right triangle? What is a right angle? What is Pythagoras' theorem?


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Rib bones show woolly mammoths were vulnerable
Unusual rib bones show woolly mammoths were vulnerable to extinction
Rib bones show woolly mammoths were vulnerable Unusual rib bones show woolly mammoths were vulnerable to extinction Check out this story on courier-journal.com: http://cjky.it/OVycM6
Los Angeles Times; Published 4:59 p.m. ET March 26, 2014
Woolly Mammoth on White(Photo: CoreyFord, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Unusual rib bones that grow out of the neck are giving scientists new clues about what caused the woolly mammoth to become extinct roughly 10,000 years ago.
The so-called cervical ribs — extra rib bones that protrude from the vertebrae at the base of the neck — were about 10 times more common in mammoths living in the Late Pleistocene than they are in elephants alive today, according to a study by Dutch researchers published Tuesday in the journal PeerJ.
The cervical ribs themselves aren't necessarily dangerous, but they tend to appear in animals that failed to develop normally during the early stages of pregnancy, and other problems associated with abnormal development can be fatal. In humans, for instance, about 90 percent of babies born with a cervical rib die before they are old enough to reproduce, according to a 2006 study in the journal Evolution.
The authors of the new study became interested in cervical ribs in mammoths after mammoth fossils were dug up in the Netherlands during a public works project to extend Rotterdam Harbor into the North Sea. Three of the bones were from the lower portion of the neck, just above the part of the spine that connects with rib bones. But two of the three specimens showed signs of having been connected with ribs.
That chance discovery made the researchers wonder just how common cervical ribs were. "We knew these were just about the last mammoths living there, so we suspected something was happening," study leader Jelle Reumer, a paleontologist at Utrecht University and director of the Natural History Museum Rotterdam, said in a statement.
Reumer and two colleagues looked in the collections of the Natural History Museum and the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, both in the Netherlands, and found 16 samples of mammoth vertebrae from the base of the neck. Seven of the samples were missing the part that would have clued the researchers in on whether a cervical rib had been attached. Of the remaining nine, six were normal and three once had a cervical rib. That worked out to an incidence of 33.3 percent.
For the sake of comparison, the researchers also analyzed bones from 21 Asian elephants and seven African elephants that were in museum collections in Europe. Among the 28 elephants, only one had a cervical rib. The incidence, therefore, was 3.6 percent.
The mammoths were nearly 10 times more likely than the elephants to have a cervical rib, leading researchers to conclude that the incidence of the errant ribs was "extremely high" among the mammoths. Not only were they unusually common, but the shape of the vertebrae suggested the bones were unusually large as well, according to the study. In mice with cervical ribs, those with bigger bones have more health problems than those with smaller bones, the researchers noted.
"There was indeed a problem in this population," Reumer said.
There are two explanations for the high incidence of cervical ribs in mammoths, and both are probably part of the story, the researchers wrote. The first is that the mammoths were interbreeding, which would be expected among a dwindling population. The second is that the mammoths were struggling with famine, disease and other environmental conditions that made it difficult for female mammoths to bear healthy offspring.
"A combination of inbreeding and harsh conditions may be the most likely explanation for the extremely high incidence of cervical ribs," the research team concluded. The animals' vulnerability "may well have contributed to the eventual extinction of the woolly mammoths."
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The biggest B2B stories of 2018 have been told, and marketers concluded that it has been a well-delineated year for them, but what these stories have to do in the new year is yet to be revealed.
So, let's take a peek on how these stories may develop and realize, as well as sight their possible after effects on the B2B marketing world in 2019.
The topnotch data breach of 2018 was Aadhar, which affected Indian residents' 12-digit ID numbers and their private information including bank accounts.
Bear in mind that data breach threat could come from people you closely work with who have access to both your network and the people outside your organization, and use channels like email accounts, mobile devices, and cloud to gain data.
The aftermath could severely impact business reputation, contractual and legal obligations like notification requirements for affected customers and planned sale of the company.
The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica debacle in 2016 was the most talked data privacy issue. Although both companies denied that a data breach was committed, Facebook still faced backlashes from investors and authorities and was summoned to answer and participate in further investigation.
However, the issue appeared to be a positive circumstance to data subjects instead, which drew data protection authorities and stakeholders, like the EU, to implement the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) last May 2018. The regulation ensures better control over data and forces companies to improve security.
The big guys in the social network tweaked their games a bit – LinkedIn added an algorithm that would gauge how much a user will appreciate getting feedback from a certain viewer; meanwhile Facebook overhauled its News Feed by getting the most discussed posts rank better.
Everyone has gone social, almost, and 2019 will be paving the way to everything more interactive, transparent and fast like chatbots and artificial intelligence.
Digital connectivity has conquered almost half of the human populace. The hours spent by people online increases every year and mobile payments are becoming much easier to complete.
The digital rage will continue to intensify, rolling out 5G for mobile networks, more and greater chatbots and AI to replace human workforce, and connected clouds (public, private, hybrid) to meet the changing needs of companies.
Martech 5000 is Scott Brinker's supergraphic of 6,829 marketing solutions from 6,242 unique marketing vendors. These numbers may either go up or down which may be greatly affected by factors like changes in marketing and planning strategies, search marketing trends, social media trends, email and automation, analytics and reporting, content marketing and paid and earned media.
Many marketers are under the impression that having big data is a plus factor, but sometimes become too overwhelmed and mishandle their supposed prized technology possession.
2018 has been concluded well, while 2019 has just begun. Let's see who would make another or big or new story at the end of the year.


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York Theatre Royal to commission new work from local artists
A THEATRE in York is set to commission new work from dozens of local professional artists from the city and around North Yorkshire, as part of a new project.
As part of a new scheme, called Green Shoots, York Theatre Royal will select 20 commissions, offering £1,000 per commission plus £150 each time they are performed.
This is a follow-up to Love Bites, the "hugely successful" show that reopened the theatre following the lifting of restrictions in May 2021. The performance featured 20 pieces of short work from local artists that applied to showcase their work on the theatre's famous stage.
Now comes Green Shoots, featuring new work from local professional artists centred around rebooting post-pandemic and looking to the future of the planet.
Speaking on the new project, York Theatre Royal's creative director, Juliet Forster, said: "Love Bites last year was a joyous event that will live long in my mind, not just because we were re-opening after 14 months of enforced closure, but also because our stage was filled to overflowing with the tremendous talent and ingenuity of local artists. It was moving, spectacular, surprising, thought-provoking and funny in equal measures.
"We have created this opportunity with Green Shoots because we are excited to see what they will do next."
The work celebrating local talent and live performance will be performed on the main stage on June 7 and 8 this year, as part of the new 'Rumours & Rebels' season at York Theatre Royal.
More than 2,000 artists across a variety of art forms applied for the Love Bites project last year – and they ranged from spoken word to circus.
The commissions should respond to the title Green Shoots in any way that can be interpreted – pieces might be about hope, recovery, new beginnings, revolution, new life, growth, the environment or anything else that can be imagined as a response.
The work should be able to be performed or shared both live and in a digital form and have a duration of up to five minutes.
Artists may apply as individuals or as part of a collective. The theatre said it is keen to incorporate as wide a mix of art forms and interpretations of the theme as possible, so welcomes submissions from artists working in any medium.
Interested artists are being asked to write a short proposal for their piece, how it might be performed live and how it would translate this into a digital form.
Closing date for submissions, which should be sent to York Theatre Royal on: commissions@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk, is midday on March 24.
For more information about Green Shoots and how to apply, visit the theatre's website at: yorktheatreroyal.co.uk


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The Mitchell Report: Christian Response to Steroids in Sports
Home The Mitchell Report: Christian Response to Steroids in Sports
Heather Zeiger, January 23, 2008 January 6, 2015
Heather Zeiger considers the question of how Christians should respond to the revelations regarding steroid use in sports. The Mitchell report is one example accompanied by many others such as the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report on cyclist, Lance Armstrong. Heather takes a biblical worldview perspective on this issue taking into consideration their impact on our bodies, our perception of the world, and the perception of young people on what is acceptable in our society. As a Christian, their are numerous reasons not to take steroids and not to glorify the accomplishments of those who do.
Former Senator George Mitchell was charged to investigate and document the prevalence of steroid and human growth hormone use in Major League Baseball. The objective of the report was not only to bring to light the steroid problem, but to offer solutions to help eradicate its use and abuse. Senator Mitchell specifically wanted "the media to focus less on names and more on central conclusions and recommendations of the report."{1}
Later this month and in February, hearings before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform will be held to determine if stronger penalties for steroid use and more rigorous testing are appropriate. The committee will also investigate whether certain athletes are guilty of using performance enhancing drugs. This has brought the topic of steroid abuse in sports to the forefront of the media, providing an excellent opportunity for discussion.
Sport is an important part of life. The Apostle Paul wrote about running and boxing, and used it as an analogy for the Christian walk.{2} And unlike the Gnostics who despise the body, we honor it as part of our imago dei or being created in God's image (for more information see Bodybuilding: Edifying Thoughts About Our Bodies by Michael Gleghorn). So as Christians, we embrace playing sports and exercise. But like so many things, there is a way to play sports that is consistent with a Christian worldview and a way that is not. There are both physical and biblical reasons why steroid use is dangerous and unethical.
What are Steroids?
The first reported use of performance enhancers was in 776 B.C.{3} when athletes would eat sheep testicles to increase their testosterone levels. Today athletes don't use sheep, but the intention is still to increase their testosterone beyond natural levels. Steroids are chemicals that are either a form of testosterone or a testosterone precursor. Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS){4} increase muscle mass and muscle recovery by producing five to thirty times the testosterone that the typical male body produces.{5} Athletes who abuse steroids do see an increase in muscle mass and/or speed, and at first, will see improvements in their performance. ESPN's The Dope on Steroids reports that steroids can make the body as much as 50 percent more muscular than is possible without them.{6}
Using steroids to increase muscle strength is illegal, but there are many forms of steroids that remain undetectable in drug tests making it difficult to regulate their use. Furthermore, players have also abused another illegal, undetectable drug called human growth hormone, which is not a steroid, but is often used in conjunction with steroids to make a player bigger and to speed injury recovery.{7} Random drug testing creates controversy over privacy violations, and announced tests are easy to beat. By using water-based steroids, it only takes a couple of weeks for players' bodies to dilute the chemicals to undetectable levels.
While steroids do produce short-term results, the side effects and long-term effects can be devastating.
Side-Effects
Physical side-effects from steroid use include increases in cholesterol, acne on arms and back, increase in blood pressure, stiffening of heart tissue, increased production of body hair yet decreased production of scalp hair, stunted growth, hypogonadism (diminished hormonal or reproductive functioning in the testes or the ovaries), sexual dysfunction, and increased risks for both strokes and heart attacks. Psychological side effects include aggressiveness, depression, and addiction/dependence. See Dangers of Steroid Abuse for a more detailed look at these and other possible side-effects to steroid abuse.
Influence on Teens
Athletes are role models for kids, and some studies indicate that athletes are second only to parents in their influence on teen choices. I remember watching track and field as a child and later as a teenager and being captivated by the runners. They had this combination of grace and strength that I admired, so I eventually took up running.
Kids turn to athletes for inspiration all the time, but the problem is they also believe that the athletes are successful because they use steroids. Take this testimonial from www.steroidabuse.com as an example:
For me, taking steroids was a natural move. I was an athlete in high school and got a college scholarship to play football at a major university. Between my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college I started my first cycle because I thought I needed to be faster. I took injectable testosterone and winstrol. I figured that winstrol must be good because it's what Ben Johnson got busted using. I wanted to be fast like him.
I was getting stronger at every workout and feeling great. I had heard that steroids can make your joints weaker but I figured Ben Johnson didn't have that problem, so it was probably just a rumor.{8}
Another testimonial discusses how a parent's obsession with his son, Corey, and his athletic success eventually lead him to administering steroids to Corey when he was only 13. He thought this was how the pros compete. In the end, Corey, now 18, comments about his steroid experience:
As Corey tries to scrounge together enough money to get his own place, one point still gnaws at him: He firmly believes he could have been a champion without pharmacological enhancement.
Soft-spoken and reserved, Corey wavers among embarrassment, regret and awe when he reflects on his fractured teenage years and his experiment with steroids. "People make it sound like these medications are only performance-enhancing, but they have a huge mental impact as well," he says. "By the time I was done, I was a wreck…."{9}
And as the Mitchell Report stated, "After the Associated Press reported Mark McGwire was using androstenedione (a testosterone precursor)…sales of that substance increased by over 1000%."{10} Athletes have a strong influence on people, especially teens.
The Christian Worldview
When the news of Barry Bonds' alleged steroid use broke last summer, Newsweek commentator George Will observed that "Athletes who are chemically propelled to victory do not merely overvalue winning, they misunderstand why winning is properly valued…. In fact, it becomes a display of some chemists' virtuosity and some athlete's bad character." He later adds that "the athlete's proper goal is to perform unusually well, not unnaturally well."{11} We have a moral foundation for these points in God's word.
First of all, steroids cause the body to be enhanced beyond what it was designed to do. We believe that God has designed us with his purposes in mind, and he has gifted people with different talents and abilities. From an engineering perspective, he put the parts together with a particular design in mind, so when a steroid user becomes stronger than that for which he was designed, the rest of the parts, his joints, tendons, and ligaments, become damaged.{12}
Secondly, steroids are often taken for cosmetic reasons—usually by men obsessed with acquiring a certain physique. As we see from Scripture, this is a disproportionate view of the human body. The Bible tells us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices.{13} And as we see in Luke 12:22-34, Jesus tells us not to worry over what we will eat or drink and what to wear, that He will provide what is necessary. This puts the body in its proper perspective as something to care for, but not something to obsess over.
Lastly, there is a character issue here. Consider the Apostle Paul's view of weakness, which we could apply to physical weakness as well:
So to keep me from being too elated by the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, and that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weakness, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10, ESV).
As Christians, we believe in being good stewards of our health, but there is a difference between "therapeutic" and "enhancement." Therapeutic medical advancements alleviate the effects of the fall of man, such as death and suffering. Enhancements involve man trying to become what he deems as "better" than how God made him, which essentially was the very cause of the fall. Obviously, there is gray area here, but this helps us make some distinctions. As we see from Paul's statements, the human idea of weakness is not necessarily God's idea of weakness. God's view is that in our weakness Christ is glorified.
1. Mitchell, George L. "Report to the Commissioner of baseball of an independent investigation into the illegal use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances by players in major league baseball," Dec. 13, 2007, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, pg. SR 35-37.
2. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (ESV)
3. www.steroidabuse.com
4. Anabolic = metabolic process of building larger muscles from smaller ones, Androgenic = production of male traits
5. Mitchell, pg. 7. The complete Mitchell report can be viewed at Major League Baseball's official site: mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/mitchell/index.jsp
6. sports.espn.go.com/specialdesign/steroids/window.html
7. Both Anabolic steroids and human growth hormone (HGH) are legal when used for prescribed medical reasons. Muscle growth or cosmetics is not an FDA approved medical use for either of these drugs.
8. www.steroidabuse.com/true-stories-of-steroid-abuse.html
9. sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/magazine/01/15/sins.of.a.father0121/index.html
10. Mitchell, pg. 16.
11. George Will, Newsweek , May 21, 2007, www.newsweek.com/id/34762
12. Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, Proverbs 16:4 (ESV)
13. Romans 12:1,2 (ESV)
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Heather Zeiger
Heather Zeiger served as a research associate at Probe Ministries from 2006 to 2010. She has an MS in chemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas and an MA in bioethics from Trinity International University. She now works as a freelance science writer and as a research analyst with The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity. She is a regular contributor to Salvo Magazine, MercatorNet, and bioethics.com, and her articles have appeared in Relevant, Quartz, The New Atlantis, and Christian Research Journal. When Heather is not writing, she enjoys working with teens, running, reading, going to museums, and being a homegrown Texan. Heather is married to fellow science nerd, David, and they are owned by their cat. She can be reached at heatherzeiger.com/contact.
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Russell Campbell 0 1 month ago
Throughout recent years, gaming has made dramatic strides. After witnessing the rise of eSports, the infancy of VR, the beginnings and endings of several consoles, and soon, the new gaming era and redefinition of what a console can do (looking at you Project Scarlet and PS5!), it's hard to imagine that anything has stayed the same. There is one thing that has stood the test of time though, and that is World of Warcraft.
Since its introduction in 2004, WoW has been the MMORPG. With a genuine vastness unlike anything else of its time and with its smooth combat, engaging dungeons, and emphasis on freedom, it's easy to see what drove consumers into Wow's arms.
Let's remember, though, that Warcraft has history and a long history at that. It has been around for 15 years, and people are still playing it in droves despite now outdated graphics and familiar open-world storytelling. Why? Read on to find out why WoW is still around (and still a blast to play).
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The Nostalgia Factor
Part of WoW's allure is the same as the allure of D&D – it's old school, and it's nostalgic. Many of the people who play Warcraft have been doing so since its initial release. For them, it's basically the game equivalent of comfort food. It's warm and inviting, it's familiar, and it always hits the spot. There's a particular type of fun there that older WoW players recognize, and gaming overall has failed to.
Gamers indeed love the more prominent, newer, and shinier kids on the street, but there's something to be said for a game that can transport players back 15 years. Exploring the new is great, but sometimes players just want to revisit the past fondly. Of course, even without this direct personal nostalgia, new players are still drawn to WoW for a more general one.
They're not in it for all the latest bells and whistles. They want to be engrossed in its good combat and massive, older world, and they get it. If it isn't broke, why fix it. Similarly, if it's still good, then why stop? That's why WoW will always stay relevant – good gameplay and deep history is always attractive.
Time Waits For No Man (Nor WOW Player)
Now, all this talk of nostalgia shouldn't overshadow the fact that there's more to WoW than a personal or abstract familiarity. Yeah, part of its appeal is in relation to that, but another part of its appeal is that the game has continuously changed over the last decade and a half.
Time has never stood still in the world of Warcraft, as a past player quickly found out. Cataclysm forever changed the landscape of Azeroth with various areas still scared and broken thanks to Deathwing's carnage and with quests receiving a massive streamlined overhaul still benefitting players today.
WoW has also received other significant changes like the introduction of raid queues, broader character viability, changed level capping, new areas to explore thanks to expansions, and tons more throughout the years that have drastically changed the feel of WoW's impressive world.
Basically, this constant change has been a vital part of Warcraft's success. Combined and balanced out with WoW's largely unchanged foundation, it has allowed the game to feel both familiar and new, exciting and relaxed, and approachable while deep.
Fun Is Fun
When it's all said and done, though, fun is what keeps WoW going stronger than ever. The previously discussed balance of change and stability adds onto this, but at the end of the day, fun is fun! And WoW definitely feels that way despite all the years.
It still maintains great gameplay, cooperation, and scale. Even with games being as big as they are today, they still just aren't WoW. It seems silly to point out, but the game truly is a massive MMORPG. Its map is still vast and fun to explore, fellow players still are just as integral as ever, and the combat still feels good and effective.
Even after all this time, it's easy to get sucked into the world, its characters, and its sense of storytelling. Nowadays, you don't even have to worry too much about character leveling and the like thanks to HuskyBoost and other power leveling services. At its core, WoW just is a well-built, well-rounded game that's easy to fall in love with. It's good old-fashioned fun, and that is always relevant.
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Domestic Contracts and Minutes of Settlement: Rectifying Mistakes
McCabe v. Tissot, 2015 ONSC 2557, 2015 Carswell Ont 7860
This case considers whether and in what circumstances a Court should grant the equitable remedy of rectification of an alleged drafting error in a domestic contract. This case is relevant to virtually all family law proceedings in Ontario because the laws that govern family law proceedings in Ontario are aimed at encouraging parties to resolve their disputes through negotiated settlements. As a result, most family law disputes are resolved, at least in part, by some sort of negotiated agreement. As such Agreements are not immune from human error, parties and lawyers may occasionally seek a Court Order to rectify errors in an Agreement.
Ms. McCabe and Mr. Tissot were the parties to a matrimonial dispute involving multiple issues, of which a central issue was whether Mr. Tissot should share the cost of private school fees for the parties' son. The issue of private school fees remained live throughout the parties' negotiations and Ms. McCabe maintained throughout that the parties should each pay half of said expense. Ms. McCabe also made multiple Offers to Settle, which provided that Mr. Tissot would pay half of the cost of the parties' son's education, including the private school fees.
The parties reached a settlement agreement by way of Minutes of Settlement prepared by the parties' counsel late one night after a mid-trial Settlement Conference and subsequent back and forth negotiations. Despite Ms. McCabe having insisted throughout negotiations that Mr. Tissot pay half of the private school fees, the final draft of the Minutes of Settlement that was signed by the parties did not include such a provision.
Ms. McCabe subsequently brought a Motion to have the Minutes of Settlement rectified to include the provision regarding the private school fees as she alleged that the private school fees were left out of the Minutes of Settlement due to an inadvertent drafting error by counsel.
Ms. McCabe's position was as follows:
Ms. McCabe's counsel made an obvious error when the drafting of the Minutes of Settlement;
Ms. McCabe failed to notice the mistake when executing the Minutes of Settlement; and
The mistake was of a nature that Mr. Tissot and his counsel knew or should have known that the omission of the provision regarding private school fees was an error and that it did not reflect the agreement reached by the parties.
Mr. Tissot argued that the Minutes of Settlement should not be rectified. His position was as follows:
Mr. Tissot and his counsel did not perceive an error in the Minutes of Settlement;
The omission of the provision regarding private school fees was not an error; and
Ms. McCabe was using this process to obtain a better deal because she was not happy with the terms to which she agreed.
The Court granted Ms. McCabe's Motion in part and held that Mr. Tissot must agree to the rectification and take all necessary steps to effect the rectification within 10 days. In the alternative, if Mr. Tissot was not willing to elect to rectify the Minutes of Settlement, the Court ordered the Minutes of Settlement to be rescinded.
The rectification sought by Ms. McCabe is an equitable remedy and, as such, the Court has broad discretion to award or deny such relief. A Court may order rectification of Minutes of Settlement or another Agreement if it is satisfied that an error was made in a written agreement such that it was inconsistent with the oral agreement on which it was based.
The Court based its decision to grant Ms. McCabe's Motion on the following:
The remedy of rectification is available even where neither party is aware of the mistake or in the context of a unilateral mistake;
It is sufficient that a party should have known or had good reason to know of the error and of the actual intentions of the parties;
The inquiry into whether a party knew or should have known of another party's mistake is an objective assessment based on what a reasonable person would have thought in the given the circumstances considering the evidence presented;
In this case, all of the circumstances leading up to the preparation of the Minutes of Settlement support the conclusion that a mistake was made and Mr. Tissot and his counsel should have known of the mistake; and
The Court is justified in imposing a strict requirement that both parties fully understand and agree to the provision in this case because the provision at issue also has implications for the welfare, well-being and education of the child and it represents an important part of the overall resolution of the parties' dispute.
The Court found specifically that it was "abundantly evident" that the omission in this case was an error because, without the reference to splitting the cost of the private school fees, the paragraph of the Minutes of Settlement that previously contained said reference was "virtually meaningless". The Court further found that the omission resulted from an unfortunate error by counsel made while under the time pressure late in the evening.
The Court gave the following reasons for finding that Mr. Tissot and his counsel should have known the omission was an error:
Ms. McCabe's position regarding the private school expense was advanced in several months of correspondence between counsel, her evidence at trial, and her multiple Offers to Settle;
Mr. Tissot's counsel had revised the most recent Offer by hand to insert the provision in question as a term that Mr. Tissot was prepared to accept;
The revised Offer was then followed by the exchange of e-mails between counsel that specifically referred to Mr. Tissot's agreement to pay half of the private school expense; and
Said specific reference clearly represented Mr. Tissot's position on this issue at the time the Minutes of Settlement were prepared.