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Judith Cook, 64, says her life used to literally revolve around hourly trips to the bathroom. The Franklin resident knew the location of every bathroom in every store, and she avoided drinking fluids when she was out running errands. When she marched in the Memorial Day parade last year with her seven-year-old granddaughter's Daisy Girl Scout troop, she avoided drinking water for hydration out of fear that she'd need a bathroom before the two-hour parade ended. "It affected everything I did," Judith recalls.
She attempted to dismiss her symptoms as part of the normal aging process; however, it got so bad, Judith couldn't even make it through the night without getting up multiple times to go to the bathroom. "I thought I just had to cope with it," she says. "It's embarrassing as an adult, and it's so inconvenient."
Judith tried medication prescribed by her primary care physician to address the problem, but it wasn't effective, and it made her eyes and mouth very dry. Finally, a friend suggested she meet with Samuel Zylstra, MD, MPH, FACOG, an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Milford Regional who specializes in urogynecology, including conditions such as stress incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing or laughing), overactive bladder disorder ( increased frequency in urination or increased pressure to urinate), and prolapse (when pelvic structures, such as the bladder or rectum, bulge or protrude into the vaginal wall).
Heeding her friend's advice, Judith met with Dr. Zylstra and openly discussed her symptoms during the initial consultation. She felt completely at ease with him. "He has this calm, practical and relaxed demeanor that instills confidence," she says.
Dr. Zylstra talked in-depth with Judith about her symptoms and sent her home with two forms to complete before the next appointment—a uro-diary to record urine output and her frequency/ urgency to urinate, as well as a quality of life assessment form to gauge the severity of her problem. The uro-diary was an eye-opening experience. "I was really surprised to see on paper how often I went," she recalls.
During her second appointment, Dr. Zylstra reviewed the forms and also performed a test to determine how much fluid Judith's bladder could hold. An overactive bladder and/or bladder affected by stress incontinence holds far less fluid than the average bladder. Not surprisingly, Judith's bladder was able to hold very little fluid. "He told me every step of the way what he was doing and what I was going to feel," Judith recalls. She was also impressed with the care and compassion shown by Brenda Zylstra, MSN, WHNP, MPH, a women's health nurse practitioner (and Dr. Zylstra's wife), who assisted with the procedure.
Through a urodynamic evaluation which includes a pelvic exam, Dr. Zylstra also determined Judith had a rectal prolapse where her rectum was bulging into the back compartment of her vaginal wall. The exam also revealed that the muscles around her bladder neck (the area in which the urethra enters into the bladder) were very weak—another sign that Judith likely had stress incontinence and a bit of overactive bladder disorder as well. Though Brenda educated her on pelvic muscle exercises to alleviate her incontinence and overactive bladder, Judith knew that surgery was the only way to really resolve her issues. She chose Milford Regional to have her surgery because of its close proximity to her home and Dr. Zylstra's affiliation with the hospital.
During surgery, Dr. Zylstra corrected Judith's prolapse by returning the organs affected back to their correct position and strengthening structures around the area with a pliable mesh material. He also corrected Judith's stress incontinence by inserting a polypropylene sling to stabilize and support the bladder neck. Both procedures were completed in less than an hour. "It was so much easier than I thought it was going to be," Judith recalls. "The pain was so insignificant."
Judith also gives high praise to Milford Regional's nursing staff for their attentiveness during her overnight stay. "The nursing care was beyond compassionate," she says emphatically. "They were comforting and really on the ball."
Within a few days, Judith was back to her normal activities, though she was advised not to lift anything heavy or strain herself for seven to ten days. Her prescription for pain medication went unfilled because she didn't need it. Looking back on the experience, Judith regrets not acting sooner. "I wish I had done this when I first noticed it was becoming an issue," she says. "I regret that I didn't address it earlier."
Judith no longer has to plan her schedule around the accessibility of a bathroom. She's proud to say that when she marched in this year's Memorial Day parade, she was able to drink two sodas and a bottle of water without thinking twice. And she is rediscovering what it's like to sleep through the night without interruption. "It's so nice," she says enthusiastically. "My whole life is just so much more comfortable."
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It seems like just the other day I was complaining that Ford should be researching ways to make hydrogen practical for everyday use, not just make it go at speeds that are way over the speed limit anyway.
Maybe they decided to leave it in the hands of these guys: the Department of Energy's Chemical Hydrogen Storage Center of Excellence, a department apparently manned (or at least named) by Wayne and Garth. And what are they working on, you ask? A "new and attractive storage medium" for storing hydrogen, which is to say: little power "pellets." Each pellet is about three-quarters of a gram, and uses ammonia borane to store up to 1.8 liters of hydrogen.
Cool? Yeah. But emptying the tank could be a pain, as the pellets (turned to power?) would have to be cleaned out somehow. On the other hand, the ammonia borane could then be recycled. This could be the wave of the very distant future.
Can you imagine refueling your car with a little box of pills? They looks like white m&ms. Or... um, Spree. That's what we were thinking of. 1.8 gram pills of... Spree. Maybe this place really is manned by Wayne and Garth...
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I know that many members are renewing their subscriptions to the Vobes Vault at the moment and I thank you very much for that. I wanted to just advise everyone that there will not be a huge amount of activity and new programming in there for a month or so as I count down the days to the operation on my eye.
Firstly I need to be available for any cancellation opportunity that arises and secondly with the continuing eye pain at the moment I cannot guarantee that I will be able to get out and attend interviews. I will very try to do as many things adhoc and on the spare of the moment where possible of course.
The operation is set for 29th June and there will be a period after that when I will not be able to do anything. Once I have the new eye, all the plans and projects that I am preparing in this 'downtime' will start roll out with gusto and limitless enthusiasm.
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Sketches of Double Happiness Brand birthday candles.
I found these last night in my local shop, they seem to belong to a different era
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Every Day in May # 16
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Mike Skinner reveals how a bathrobe-clad Kevin Spacey invited him backstage at the Old Vic
"He was in a robe. He didn't show me what was underneath it"
Mike Skinner has revealed how Kevin Spacey once invited him backstage at the Old Vic, where he discovered the actor wearing nothing apart from a bathrobe.
The anecdote was revealed on the most recent episode of Peak Times, the podcast that Skinner hosts with Murkage Dave.
As the pair discussed how Louis CK was forced to apologise for sexual misconduct allegations, Skinner opened up on the allegations faced by Spacey and revealed how the actor had invited him to an Old Vic show during his 12 year tenure as artistic director.
"Kevin Spacey invited me to his theatre show, and he invited me backstage", Skinner revealed.
"He was in a robe. He didn't show me what was underneath it. To be fair to him, when I first met him in Ibiza he was in a baby blue Kangol."
He also sympathised with the alleged victims of Spacey's misconduct and admitted that he would probably have submitted to Spacey's wishes if he had been in their situation.
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"Imagine you're in an Winnebago and you're an aspiring actor", Skinner explained to Murkage Dave.
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"Your agent's got you this sweet gig in a fucking blockbuster and you're on Hampstead Heath and you're in your thing.
"They've got the ARRIs [film lights] set up, they've got the HMI's there and they're like 'We're ready for you now Dave' and Kevin Spacey goes 'now suck my cock'.
He added: "I think if I was an aspiring actor and I had to shag someone, I think that would probably scar me."
Spacey, meanwhile, has been accused of sexual misconduct during his time at the Old Vic, with the Metropolitan Police recently confirming that they are investigating a second sexual assault claim against him.
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One of my favorite reception details (and one I didn't mention in my "details" post!) was the vintage Rolls Royce convertible. It was pretty and white and wedding-ish, and it had maroon interior to match our wedding colors!
The sparkler exit turned out perfect, and our designated sparkler handlers only had to skip over a couple of people due to tipsiness. :)
The kids hatched a plan to shower us with leftover candy buffet candy as well, so we left under a shower of sparkles and Sixlets.
I thought it was so fun that everyone was all excited and waving and shouting "We love you!" It was a sparkly, giggly, lovely sendoff!
Bye, family and friends!
I gave my brand new husband a kiss as we drove away... headed off into the world as a married couple!
And my dad, the father of three daughters, celebrated the fact that he finally got one of us married off. :)
Thank you for reliving my wedding with me and reading my recaps! I hope there were some helpful tidbits in them for other brides, and I hope they were at least slightly entertaining! If you have any questions about our vendors, DIY projects, etc., feel free to comment on a post or shoot me an email!
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My phone interview with Clifton Collins Jr. had a rocky start. It went something like this: "Hello?" "Hi, this is Perri from Cinema Blend." "Who?" At first I thought I called the wrong number or miscalculated the New York/California time difference. Finally I thought to toss in the key word, extract, and the two of us were on the same page. You forget that even though most of the country is focusing on the upcoming release of Extract, the film's cast and crew are probably busy with other projects. Clifton is certainly no exception.
Whether or not you know Clifton's name, you've seen some of his work. He's played key roles in a number of hit films including Traffic, The Last Castle, Capote and Babel and is making his repertoire even more impressive with an extremely successful 2009. He's starred in Sunshine Cleaning alongside Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, played an evil Romulan in one of the summer's biggest blockbusters, Star Trek, and, this weekend, will make you laugh as the lovable but unlucky Step in Extract.
You'd think with a laundry list as extensive as Clifton's he'd have zero time to devote to anything besides his acting career, but he's been able to put to use another talent, directing music videos. Clifton directed two videos for the Zac Brown Band and I called him right in the middle of his next one. "No, I'm not the lighting company, I'm Perri from Cinema Blend. Would you mind switching gears for a bit and talking about Extract?" "Sweet, you can take as much time as you need. I love this movie!"
What drew you to Extract?
Mike Judge is the guy who created Bevis & Butthead and King of the Hill. It's an opportunity to work with him. I took a meeting on Idiocracy because I wanted to work with him. I wasn't incredibly crazy about the screenplay, I thought it had some funny stuff, but I really wanted to work with Mike. I didn't get the part in that film, but then I did get this one and this one I really loved because I felt like it was really more of the Office Space type of attitude, scenarios and stuff of that nature. So, a shot to work with him and not to mention somebody as talented and brilliant as Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis is a good friend and having the opportunity to work with everybody. It was really a great thing.
Is it overwhelming working with such a big ensemble cast?
The movie I did called Traffic with [Steven] Soderbergh had like 138 speaking parts. So, to answer your question, a Mike Judge comedy and working with friends like that, no, not all.
Do you feel any pressure to live up to the expectations of the hardcore fans of Office Space and Mike's other work?
I'm not really responsible for that. I'm just an actor that plays one character in a piece. The movie doesn't rest on my shoulders so I can't really take on that responsibility, but I've seen the movie and I do believe that the fans are going to be happy. This is not so much of a studio piece as the last one where often times a filmmaker's hands are tied because the powers that be and the money involved and they start to limit their creator's vision and compromise it. This was one of those pieces that was really supported in such a beautiful fashion by Miramax. They really gave him a lot of freedom to be himself and to be the funny brilliant guy he is and allow his actors to do those great things.
You're a very busy guy and play such a wide array of characters. How do you get out of one character and into the next so quickly?
It's kind of hard sometimes. I've got to be honest; I've been trying to figure that out myself. In a case where I was doing Capote and Dirty, I wrapped Capote on a Friday and I was shooting Dirty with Cuba Gooding on a Monday. So in that case I was able to shave my head and kind of like cleanse myself that way.
Did you ever get to visit an extract plant and learn about the business?
I wanted to, but part of my job is kind of like just fucking up. A lot of the humor is the fact that I'm not the best at what I do, but I aspire to be the best and I think it's more attitude and drive than it is knowhow. Step is a loveable, not-so-bright guy. Ironically enough, he still has dreams and I think it's kind of dope when you get a character that's not like, you know, he didn't go to Yale, he didn't even go to community college, but he still has a dream in a funny way. He still dreams some day he'll be one of the head managers at the factory.
You have a huge list of films on your resume, but very few are comedies. Did you enjoy summoning your funny side and would you like to do some more comedies in the future?
Are you kidding me? Directors have been trying to get me to do comedy for a long time ever since One Eight Seven. Kevin Reynolds is like 'Cliff you need to do more comedies man.' We were doing a very dark film, One Eight Seven with Sam Jackson. My background is comedy. My grandfather was a comedian and he was the only known entertainer to one up Groucho Marx on the "You Bet Your Life Show." So my whole background is comedy so it's kind of ironic that I make my mark with some heavy films like One Eight Seven or Traffic or Capote. I do have some more lighthearted films coming up. Comedy is great; you get to laugh! Life is so serious. There's so many real issues going on and it's really nice to be able to go to your job, just sit and laugh all day and come up with shit that's not on the page or throw the ball around. I get to sit there and collaborate with somebody like Bateman and Judge and come up with some ideas or just do what's on the page and when you hear your crew laugh or the producers behind the monitors that's a great feeling. For me to sacrifice one of my nuts so that America can smile and laugh, it's well worth the loss of a nut.
Was most of the movie scripted or did you get to ad lib a lot?
Obviously we have a great screenplay to work off of that's the basic map, but Mike's very open to a lot of stuff. Part of being a good director is acknowledging when you get a good idea and it really doesn't matter if it comes from your actor or if it comes from the craft service lady.
What about a leading role? You're extremely well known for playing secondary characters that resonate just as much, if not more, than leads. Will we see your name headlining a film sometime soon?
Perfect Game should be coming out soon. It's been held back a little bit but I've already seen it and it's really a sweet movie. I'm kind of psyched about it because I haven't done a PG film in a long time. I got to work with Cheech Marin and a bunch of cool young talented actors like Jake Austin and Ryan Ochoa and Moises [Arias] from Hannah Montana. Working with these kids was just so much fun and clearly, working with Cheech was a big joy. I am definitely the lead in that. And you're going to like it too; it's a precious, precious tale. It's a true story and it's a triumph for the spirit.
Acting isn't the only thing you're good at. The music video you directed for the Zac Brown Bag nabbed two CMT awards. How'd that come up?
Mike Judge gave me two four day weekends and my managers at ROAR introduced me to Zac Brown and Zac got to watch two of my music videos that I had directed. So I got to leave the Extract set on my days off and fly to Georgia to shoot "Chicken Fried" for the Zac Brown Band, which ended up winning a CMT award for Breakout Video of the Year.
The award ceremony happened to be on your birthday. Was that award the best birthday present you've ever gotten?
It was pretty darn close. That was truly special. I was really contemplating skipping my birthday that year and just focusing on work when I got the phone call they wanted me to fly to Nashville. It's funny because when we were shooting that, Zac was like 'It's going to be great man, we'll be at the CMTs getting an award' and I'm like 'Wow, you dream big and think big. Okay buddy.' Sure enough, we got nominated for two and then we won one.
Any interest in directing a feature length film?
Oh yeah, I've got my feature here, written. I'm working away at getting those deals done and script rewrites. I'm actually having to do another [music] video right now that's very cinematic, if you will.
To learn more about Clifton check out his website by clicking here.


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Point B Inc., an integrated management consulting,venture investment, and property development firm, announced Doug Holden has been appointed Practice Director of its Bay Area office. Holden has long been a trusted business advisor in the area, and will provide strategic direction and lead associate development for the Point B Bay area market, which has recently experienced 38% year-over-year growth.
"Doug's technology and healthcare acumen, coupled with his lifelong ties in the Bay Area community, have positioned him well to deliver successful outcomes for a wide range of local organizations…from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups," said Point B President of Consulting Chuck Ritter. "His collaborative, decisive and pragmatic style fits seamlessly with how Point B helps clients and partners quickly and confidently realize their visions."
Holden has 29 year-history in professional services in the Bay Area, including ten years at KPMG. He served as a Partner with the firm for five years, helped build and then lead the Global Customer Relationship Management practice with KPMG, was an Executive Vice President, and the overall Solutions Leader. Holden also founded and developed two companies, raising investment capital and building teams to serve the technology market in the Bay Area. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and received his MBA from The Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Holden is married to his high school girlfriend, Stacey (Snell) Holden and has two grown children, Matthew and Stephanie.


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This is why since mid-2014 we commission Smart Data One to record the LMIV-relevant information on the basis of our product labels. We then upload the validated data along with further information from our SAP System into the GDSN-Process. In this way we can ensure that we fulfill the needs of our consumers and trading partners for more product information as well as fulfilling the legislative requirements.
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Employment Matters
In Nebraska, as long as you don't have a contract prohibiting such an action, you can be fired for almost any reason, or no reason at all. There are cases where firing is illegal, and they are listed below. In the event you are fired without cause, and you do not fit one of the exceptions outlined below, your only remedy is to file for unemployment.
While many people have a strong work ethic and are embarrassed to file for unemployment, it is simply akin to using an insurance policy that you've already paid for - an insurance policy to which all Nebraska employers are required to contribute.
* Unemployment taxes are paid by all employers and are for the benefit of those unfortunate people who find themselves out of work without just cause.
* If you are fired for a cause, you are likely entitled to unemployment benefits as well, however you will have a waiting period of around seven to nine weeks.
* There are rare circumstances, when someone is fired for gross misconduct, that they are completely precluded from recovery of any unemployment benefits.
In order to qualify for unemployment you generally need to be actively seeking employment and be physically able to work. If you are unable to work, other benefits such as private disability or Social Security, may apply.
An occasionally available exception is if you have a contract for a specified term.
* Teachers often have such a contract, which precludes their termination without cause and without procedural protections. (In Nebraska and many other states this is mandated by statute. For example: Nebraska Revised Statute 79-1234 - 79-1239 )
* Union members also generally have protection and procedural safeguards against termination.
The majority of jobs do not have such safeguards. And although many jobs have a handbook or disciplinary policy, which has been deemed to be a part of the contract of employment, most have limiting language -- "The company reserves the right to terminate your employment for any reason ..." -- which keeps the handbook or policy from being an enforceable contract. Thus even if an employee has worked long-term, they likely have little protection against termination. For this reason we have to look to other laws.
If you are going to have a viable case in the area of discrimination, most generally your claim must fit one of the suspect classes for discrimination. In matters of employment, discrimination based on
* race,
* color,
* national origin,
* religion,
* sex (including pregnancy),
* disability,
* marital status,or
* age (over 40) is prohibited.
Generally discrimination laws only apply to employers who have more than 15 employees. However, this can be company-wide and not simply your location.
As an administrative prerequisite to filing a federal lawsuit, you must first file a charge of discrimination. You should not delay, as the time to file is very limited. If you are working in Nebraska, this can be done by contacting the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission. Their web site explains the process. Other states have similar organizations.
If you think you have a case, please fill out our Employment Matters Contact Form, and we'll contact you to set up an appointment.
In some circumstances, if you need to take time off for a serious medical condition, or to care for a family member suffering from a serious medical condition or following the birth of a child, you are covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, ("FMLA"), 29 U.S.C.A. §§ 2601 et. seq. The FMLA applies only to employers with minimum of 50 employees within a 75 mile radius. The act only applies to employees who have worked for the Company for at least twelve (12) months and at least 1,250 hours during the prior twelve (12) months.
If the Act applies, employees may take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid family medical leave. The employer must return you to the same position and not deprive you of benefits of employment. The act is very specific as to its protections and as to qualifying events. Thus it is best to discuss the specifics of your situation with an attorney.
You are also protected if you oppose an unlawful employment practice, such as what you perceive as discrimination, a possible violation of workplace safety or many other state or federal regulatory requirements. If in fact you have been disciplined as a result of your opposition to violations of the law by your employer, you are generally protected.
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"Our legal department is examining all aspects, the pros and cons and depending on their (legal) opinion, we plan to challenge the issue in the Supreme Court," Bapat told IANS.
Justifying the move, Bapat said that certain batches have been tested and there is a possibility that other batches could cause health issues among the consumers.
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This is NOT CRITICAL - just a point of interest for a future release / tidying up!
If a source file uses the back directory command as part of it`s path, for example:
../../directory/new.htm and is referred from page http://my.site.com/dir1/dir2/dir3/original.htm
then OEP will store the new file on my disk in folder:
however, OEP may well have already (in fact most likely) downloaded this page from a different referrer and it would be stored relative to where you would find it on the server:
c:\project_folder\my.site.com\dir1\new.htm (also a much cleaner name).
Now this is directly a problem, because when navigating in a browser it works just fine - but it can lead to duplicating of downloads - a big problem if there are large graphic or video files, and just a minor pain if they are text files or you are trying to replicate the server side.
Please take this in the spirit it was intended. OEP is the best site downloader I`ve come across, and certianly the best $50 I`ve spent on internet related stuff! I just thought it was an area that could be tidied up at some point!
|Oleg Chernavin
|09/08/2003 02:31 am
Thank you for your kind words. Offline Explorer removes all /../ and it makes the corret path. If you have noticed some site where this is not so, please tell me the URL of that page and I will do the fix shortly.
Best regards,
Oleg Chernavin
MetaProducts corp.
|09/08/2003 06:41 am
You are most welcome! However, the example I have used above is not theory, but exactly what 2.9.1298 has done.
OEP CORRECTLY downloads the page, but when it stores it on the local hard drive it stores exactly as I have shown above.
I hope this hasn`t got anything to do with my first request a few weeks ago regarding the plus sign, becuase I know the handling of certain non-alphabetic characters can be particular (witness my other request)!
I don`t know how else to describe this - i`ve re-read my first message, and the example given seems quite clear.
The particular site with this problem is an adult site - not sure whether you guys are prepared to check it out (or the ramifications if I gave you my password), but you should be able to see the problem from the first message above. But I`m happy to give you details if you are.
|Oleg Chernavin
|09/08/2003 07:11 am
I just tested such situation again and didn`t find an error. I created two files in different folders - made them to link to each other using ../ back dirs and downloaded links do not contain anything like _252E_252E_252F_252E.
This is strange. It looks like that site might be using some other kind of a link. It is also possible that if /../ follows after ? sign in the URL, then anything after ? is considered a part of filename, and /../ should not be eliminated, but kept as-is.
|09/08/2003 09:26 am
I may have got confused... I am sure I had this problem on Saturday, but I have to be honest and say that I can`t replicate it! I may have been confused by what I suspect now is the website logic and not OEP`s!
Many many apologies for wasting your time. I also very much appreciate the work you`re doing on the other issue!
Thanks (and sorry) again!
|Oleg Chernavin
|09/09/2003 12:54 am
No problem with that. If you will ever face it, please write us directly to firstname.lastname@example.com with the details on how to reproduce it.
Thank you!


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Microsoft pursuing takeover of or merger with Google.
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Oct 31, 2003 at 11:29AM
Oh God Google, please don't. Remember, "don't be evil"? Don't do it, Google.
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Nov 01, 2003 at 5:33AM
Assuming they don't want this to happen, this could be why they are looking at the idea of selling shares directly to investors. Maybe they should sell the shares on E-Bay!
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Transgender Trends in the US: Brynn TannehillBy
Brynn Tannehill chats with Kathe Perez about policies in the US regarding transgender people.
Brynn Tannehill is originally from Phoenix, Ariz. She graduated from the Naval Academy with a B.S. in computer science in 1997. She earned her Naval Aviator wings in 1999 and flew SH-60B helicopters and P-3C maritime patrol aircraft during three deployments between 2000 and 2004. She served as a campaign analyst while deployed overseas to 5th Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain from 2005 to 2006. In 2008 Brynn earned a M.S. in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology and transferred from active duty to the Naval Reserves. In 2008 Brynn began working as a senior defense research scientist in private industry. She left the drilling reserves and began transition in 2010. Since then she has written for OutServe magazine, The New Civil Rights Movement, and Queer Mental Health as a blogger and featured columnist.
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Urban wear can be defined as a fashion style that combines culture, lifestyles and ideas. Urban fashion sprung up from the hip hop culture of recent years. In the late 80s and until the 90s, hip hop clothing lines came out designed by no less than the music artists themselves. They tried to add their own personal creativity and style into a fashion that is already unique in itself. Urban fashion breaks away from the mainstream by embracing exactly that individuality and by not conforming to the trends. Even though it is said that urban fashion originated in New York, it quickly spread and developed integrating influences from Europe, Asian, Caribbean and African cultures as well as a variety of music genre like hip hop, punk, rock, and even indie music along the way.
Urban clothing line also embraces the practicality of things. The design and concept of urban fashion makes it possible to wear them on a normal day. It is often referred to as the fashion of the streets. But urban fashion is not street wear. The latter is often associated with vintage sneakers and school dresses which in some places have developed into the punks, gothic and hippies subcultures. Urban fashion is more edgy and often incorporates the words practical, functional and comfortable. Urban clothes are light and yet they should be durable and look good as well.
The idea is create a clothing line that can work well in normal urban environment. The sophisticated and extravagant mainstream fashion produces stiff, formal and even constricting clothes not very suitable in an environment where you need to move and adapt quickly to changing situations. And because each urban environment is a little different, urban styles are different from city to city. Take the urban fashion of Japan for example. Innovative designs, the use of the most practical of materials and the unique mixing of personal and commercial styles characterize their urban clothes. You can find in Japan fashion subcultures like Lolita, gothic and the now popular cosplay fashion style.
Speaking of culture, the differences of urban fashion around the world is highly distinct. Because urban fashion is rooted on culture, the type of urban clothes in one country embraces the influences of their specific culture. For example, at one point in the American urban fashion scene hip hop artists which more often than not are African-Americans dove into their African cultural heritage and borrowed a lot of elements and integrated them in their clothes. The very loose and baggy pants, the use of African bright color combinations, the use of African patterns were at that time became a trend among artists and trickled down to the consumers.
In summary, urban wear and how does it differ lies mainly on the cultural heritage of the place and on their own uniqueness. Compared to the mainstream and traditional fashion style, urban wear is more practical with emphasis on comfort, individuality and aesthetics. The designs also focus on the needs of the average urban dweller and follow no fixed rules that we know of.


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One of the most refreshing things about British experimental rock band Radiohead is that they seem to be on a constant musical journey. The band's three-decade career, combined with the fact that each of their previous eight albums sounds starkly different from any other, is proof of this fact.
"A Moon Shaped Pool," the band's recently released ninth studio album, is nothing short of a hallmark in their immensely experimental music catalogue. The whole record feels like a dreamy lullaby. It is meditative, ethereal, contemplative and immersive. It can take you through euphoric daydreams as well as sinister nightmares during its course of 52 minutes and 31 seconds.
Starting with the sinister pizzicato string arrangement-oriented mid-tempo "Burn The Witch," the album moves on to the lush piano-based "Daydreaming." I got to listen to these tracks last week when the band released them ahead of the album, but little did I know back then what their significance to the whole album was.
These two tracks set the mood for the album and lead on to its actual depth that comes in the form of songs such as "Desert Island Disk," "Ful Stop" and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief." "Desert Island Disk" especially makes a statement through lush-yet-nimble guitar work and hints of electronic. So does "Ful Stop," with its anthemic approach towards songwriting.
Although the album is generally cinematic in nature, Radiohead returned to an intro-verse-chorus-outro structure in terms of songwriting, with "A Moon Shaped Pool." This 11-track record also has vocalist Thom Yorke singing in a way that the lyrics are recognisable, a feat that was not seen in most tracks in their previous release, "King of Limbs." Even the words that Yorke sings in "Identikit" could be heard clearly through its booming and spacey vocal harmonies. Jonny Greenwood's mastery over texture-based songwriting is also quite evident in this album.
Lyrically, the album gets as gloomy as a Radiohead record can. Although the basic theme of "A Moon Shaped Pool" might seem like an unending puzzle at first, an in-depth listening can reveal Yorke's fascination of a dystopian society in which there is darkness, despair and chaos everywhere.
"Desert Island Disk," "Ful Stop," "Identikit," "Present Tense" and "True Love Waits" were the highlights of the album for me.
Overall, I can say that no song in this album will seem overwritten or over-played. In fact, the record can take you through an intense aural trip and may keep you pondering about the current state of the world, and life in general, hours after you stop listen to it.
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The forms of efficient regional organization are determined. On condition of becoming of multistructural market economy the search of optimal combination of state administration and market self-regulation is carried out. Therefore, reformation of the Ukrainian economy resulted in deepening of crisis processes, slump of economy. The various tasks of government control of economy can be solved as a result of realization of such functions: providing of efficiency, justice, macroeconomic growth and stabilization.
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How Does the Fed Measure Up as a Job Creator?
According to the Federal Reserve's website, one of its statutory objectives established by Congress is "maximum employment". The other two are stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates.
The chart below suggests a strong relationship exists between Federal Reserve securities holdings (QE) and employment. On the x-axis we're plotting Fed holdings of treasury, agency and agency MBS securities while on the y-axis we're showing rolling initial jobless claims. This is weekly data going back 42 months, which corresponds to the beginning of QE1. The R-squared is relatively high at 0.928, suggesting that if there's a causal relationship, then changes in the level of Fed holdings of government and quasi-government debt explain about 93% of the change in the level of jobless claims.
This means that it's possible to ask the question, assuming a causal relationship, how much does it cost the Fed to create a job? An important note here is that we're treating an averted layoff (i.e. a reduction of jobless claims by one) as the equivalent of a new job.
The equation reads y = -0.1397x + 751,424. This means that for every $1 million dollars (x-axis is denominated in millions), the Fed can apparently reduce weekly jobless claims by 0.1397 people. The inverse of this ($1mn / 0.1397) is $7.16mn. In other words, it costs the Fed $7.16 million dollars to reduce jobless claims by one person a week. Now, let's factor in that there are 52 weeks in a year, and that suggests that it costs the Fed $137,692 to avert one annual layoff (create one new job). That sounds like a lot of money considering that median per capita annual income for employed people was $41,663 in 2011. It costs the Fed 3.3x the average private sector annual income to prevent one private sector job loss.
It's widely held that the Federal government is inefficient, but just how inefficient is it? The Federal government spent an average of $64,781 per person in payroll on civilian employees in 2010, according to the US Census Bureau. In other words, it costs the Federal Government about 1.5x as much to employ someone as the private sector, and it costs the Fed about 2.1x as much to avert a private sector layoff as it does for the Federal government to hire someone.
QE3 expectations are running high, and the below chart should provide a framework for thinking about its potential impact on jobless claims, when and if the size of the program is unveiled. For reference, a $500 billion program could be expected to reduce weekly initial claims by 69,832. That would take claims down to around 300k from their current 370k. This would be good news for lenders on the credit front; though, curiously, we showed last week that in the last two years the correlation between the price level of the XLF and jobless claims has been effectively zero.
In the second chart below, we show the relationship between the S&P 500 and jobless claims - another tight fit. We showed last week that weekly initial claims and the S&P 500 have an R-squared of 0.8866 from 2007 through present. The equation there is y = -0.0021x + 2128.2. Assuming an initial claims level of 300k, the equation of the line would suggest an S&P 500 level of 1,498.2. Obviously, many things could cause these relationships to breakdown or decouple.
The Details on This Week's Print
Initial claims rose 6k to 372k last week from 366k, but only 4k after incorporating the 2k upward revision to the prior week's data. Meanwhile, rolling claims rose by 3.75k to 368k.
A bright spot in this past week's print is that for the second week in a row rolling NSA claims widened their YoY improvement, this week moving to -8.3%, vs -7.8% the week prior. This is a healthy sign.
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Our values are: Fairness Integrity Trust and Respect Professionalism Sustainability We respect these values in our day-to-day work and in our interaction with one another and stakeholders. We endeavour to: Have fairness at the heart of everything we do Act with integrity in all of our work Have trust and respect for each other and our stakeholders Act professionally at all times Encourage sustainable practices in our work Strategic Objectives We work closely with our partners and stakeholders in order to achieve all of our strategic objectives. 1. Act in the public interest to ensure confidence in our registrants Every teacher in a Scottish state school must be registered with GTCS. This is an essential component in helping reassure the general public, parents, children and employers that teachers meet the high standards expected of professionals. We process thousands of applications each year from students, people returning to teaching and teachers who qualified outside Scotland. 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The interior of the new Audi A1* and A1 Sportback* is sporty and sophisticated at the same time. The sweeping instrument panel with its horizontally stepped front takes its cue from an airplane wing; its four powerfully flared round air vents are reminiscent of jet engine turbines. The console on the center tunnel is similar in design to the stern of a sailing yacht.
Like all Audi models, the two compact cars have an impressive logical operating concept. The instrument set is clearly arranged. Between the large round instruments, there is the display of the driver information system – a standard feature of the sport and design lines. The integrated efficiency program assists the driver in achieving an efficient style of driving. The color monitor (standard from MMI radio) is lowered into the instrument panel when inactive; when it is tapped with the finger it slides upward.
Very comfortable: the seats
The front seats offer good comfort to people of every height and stature, providing stability and support. In the sport and design equipment lines, two height-adjustable sport seats with lumbar supports are installed; the next higher level is S sport seats with integrated head restraints. Heated seats are available as an option for all versions.
Both models come from the factory as four-seat cars; as an option, Audi can install a three-person seating system in the A1 Sportback at no extra charge. There are other options as well, such as a tilt-adjustable center armrest in front with storage compartment and the practical storage package.
The luggage compartments of the A1 models all offer the same cargo capacity of 270 liters (9.5 cu ft). The walls are plane, and the step to the loading lip is low. The hatch unlocks electronically, including via the remote key fob. When the split rear seatbacks are folded down, cargo capacity increases to 920 liters (32.5 cu ft) up to the headlining. Audi offers a luggage compartment package as an option as well as a ski and snowboard bag.
Audi premium character is reflected all areas of the interior; all of its details make an elegant and sophisticated impression. Buttons and other controls are fitted without play, and they move with finely graduated clicking sounds. Window lift buttons, the rotary/pushbutton control of the optional MMI navigation plus and the CD player have fine chrome accents; a high-gloss black frame encloses the fold-out monitor. In the design and sport lines, many of the controls feature an aluminum look.
An especially elegant option is the LED interior lighting package with white LEDs. When the Bose surround sound system is installed, the frames of the woofers are illuminated by LED light conductors. Audi delivers the LED interior lighting package in the Design selection, the S line sport package or as an individual option.
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Hue Hollins
Hue Hollins (1942-2013)[1] was an American professional basketball referee for the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his 27-year career in the NBA, Hollins officiated 19 NBA Finals games and five NBA All-Star Games.[2] He is notable for working the Finals every year during the 1990s and for a notorious call during a 1994 NBA Playoffs game between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks. Hollins was probed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over the 2007 NBA betting scandal involving former referee Tim Donaghy.[3]
Early life
Hollins grew up in Waco, Texas.[1] He was involved in sports, playing basketball and baseball throughout his childhood, while focusing on baseball during high school.[1] Following high school, Hollins was offered a contract to join the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, but declined and opted to join the military.[1] Spending four years in the United States Navy, Hollins enrolled at California State University, Dominguez Hills.[1][4] He graduated from the school with a double major in sociology and psychology and was later hired as a high school counselor.[1]
Officiating career
1994 NBA Playoffs
Hollins was one of the referees assigned to officiate Game 5 of the 1994 NBA Playoffs series between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks; the resulting incident was described as the most controversial moment of Hollins' career by Referee magazine.[1] With 2.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Knicks' Hubert Davis attempted a 23-foot shot which was defended by the Bulls' Scottie Pippen.[5] Pippen was called for a personal foul by Hollins, who determined that Pippen made contact with Knicks' guard Hubert Davis.[5] Television replays indicated that contact was made after Davis had released the ball.[5] Davis successfully made both free throw attempts to assist in the Knicks victory, 87-86, and gave the Knicks a three to two games advantage in the series.[5]
Hollins defended the call after the game saying, "I saw Scottie make contact with his shooting motion. I'm positive there was contact on the shot."[5] Darell Garretson, the league's supervisor of officials and who also officiated in the league, agreed with Hollins and issued a statement, "The perception is that referees should put their whistles in their pockets in the last minutes. But it all comes down to what is sufficient contact. There's an old, old adage that refs don't make those calls in the last seconds. Obviously, you hope you don't make a call that will decide a game. But the call was within the context of how we had been calling them all game."[5] Garretson later changed his stance of the call the next season. Speaking to a Chicago Tribune reporter, Garretson described Hollins' call as "terrible".[1] Chicago head coach Phil Jackson, upset over the outcome of the game, was fined US$10,000 for comparing the loss to the gold medal game controversy at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[6]
The Knicks went on to win the Bulls-Knicks series in seven games, and proceeded all the way to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Houston Rockets, also in seven games.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Eisenstock, Alan (March 2003). "A Deeper Hue". Referee. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ↑ Beck, Howard (2007-09-05). "Referee Answers Comments by Stern". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ↑ Mughal, Muhammad Aurang Zeb (2008). NBA Referee Pleads Guilty in Betting Scandal. History and the Headlines: What Made History in 2007? Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
- ↑ "Black officials in professional sports", Ebony 37 (9), July 1982: 85
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Brown, Clifton (May 19, 1994). "Knicks Get a Break and Then Davis Does the Rest". The New York Times. p. C1. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ↑ "Bulls complain about refs again". USA Today. 1999-03-08. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
External links
- NBA review system under further scrutiny (USA Today)
- Federal agents asking questions about Bavetta (ESPN)


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No Combat Troops, But Obama Lauds 'Strong' NATO Support for War
President Barack Obama's attempt to secure firm commitments of significant additional troops from NATO allies to help in the planned escalation in Afghanistan was, by any objective measure, an abject failure. He got no combat troops, and only the most temporary commitments to send police and training personnel to help with the elections. Don't tell that to the president, however.
Today, he lauded the very guarded commitments as "strong and unanimous support," and praised NATO members for making a "strong down payment" in Afghanistan. The Obama Administration has pledged tens of thousands of additional troops for Afghanistan, in addition to massive increases in civilian aid.
He had to be completely naive to believe that he was going to get support from other NATO members in terms of sending more troops.
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Honduras' de facto government turns away diplomats
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- The government of de facto President Roberto Micheletti Sunday refused to allow four diplomats from the Washington-based Organization of American States to enter Honduras — including one from the U.S. — because of these countries' recent diplomatic moves against the small Central American nation.
The move marks the first time Honduras' de facto government has denied entry to diplomats and is the latest sign that Micheletti is refusing to budge amid growing international pressure to reinstate deposed President Manuel Zelaya, who was removed from power in June. Zelaya sneaked back into the country a week ago and has been holed up in the Brazilian Embassy with about 70 supporters.
OAS General Secretary Jose Miguel Insulza said he couldn't understand the decision, because the group was supposed to serve as an advance team for an upcoming OAS mission.
"Actions like this one adopted today by Honduran authorities of the de facto regime create serious difficulties for those trying to create social peace in Honduras," Insulza said in a statement.
Honduras also gave Brazil 10 days to stop harboring Zelaya at the embassy.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said his government "doesn't accept ultimatums from coup-plotters."
Though electricity and water have been restored, and international groups are providing food to Zelaya and his allies, the conditions inside the embassy are increasingly difficult. The Honduran government has said it won't breach international law by trying to grab Zelaya inside the embassy, so for now, he seems likely to stay.
The U.S. has joined Latin American nations — including Brazil — in calling for Zelaya's reinstitution. The administration has cut aid and revoked visas to visit the U.S. by Honduran politicians and business leaders who're seen as supporting the alleged coup. The Obama administration, as well as Latin American and European governments, have said that not restoring Zelaya to power would encourage future coups in the region.
For his part, Micheletti says what happened wasn't a coup but a legal transfer of power.
Although Zelaya has several thousand supporters who march for him every day in Tegucigalpa, the capital, he has yet to demonstrate the type of backing that could shake an intransigent government.
Published news accounts in Honduras have reported that Zelaya hoped a groundswell of popular support would greet his clandestine return, possibly even forcing Micheletti to slink from power.
However, Sunday's developments seem to reflect the Micheletti government's belief that Zelaya lacks popular support in Honduras and is left with a weak hand to play.
(Frances Robles of the Miami Herald contributed to this article.)
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Would-be Zelaya successor is Honduras coup's other victim
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China makes its move as U.S. falls back in Latin America
Latin America's populist leaders are sharing hard times


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Redding, CA – November 29, 2016 – Redding, CA is a perfect base camp for northern CA winter expeditions offering snow-covered fun in every direction, so bundle up, head outside and prepare to be captivated! Take the night by storm and ski Mt. Shasta under the stars, snow shoe with rangers and learn about northern California's volcanic landscape, hit the rink or get in the Nordic spirit. These are just a few of the distinctive snow activities visitors enjoy in the northern reaches of California during the winter months.
"Redding is so close to so many unique snow escapades, it's hard to decide what to do first," explains Kallie Markle, Communications Coordinator for Visit Redding. "It's only an hour's drive from Redding to either Lassen Park or Mt. Shasta, and we don't have the crowds or high prices that resorts impose, so it's easy to get away as a family or a group. We already have snow on the peaks, too, so visitors can already enjoy some of the best winter experiences found in Northern California."
Here are 5 top distinctive snow excursions near Redding CA:
1) Night Ski at Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Voted in the 10 Best in the U.S. 2015 by Lonely Planet, Mt. Shasta is more than a mountain: it's an experience. Mt. Shasta is part of the vast volcanic Cascade chain that includes Lassen Peak to the southeast and Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier to the north. Mt. Shasta Ski Park has 425 acres of skiable terrain (20% beginner, 55% intermediate, 25% advanced), 32 trails, 3 triple chairs, and 2 moving carpet lifts. Night skiing is from 3 – 8 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings and until 9 pm during the Christmas holiday period and other holiday weekend nights. The ski lifts usually open in mid-December and remain open until mid-April, offering everything from downhill and backcountry skiing and snowboarding to tubing and competitions. The Ski Park hosts exciting events for all ages, as well as ski and snowboard lessons and equipment rentals.
2) Snowshoe across Volcanos at Lassen Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park makes walking on water easy in the winter snow, with ranger-led snowshoe tours every Saturday and Sunday from January - April 2017. The rangers will rent you snowshoes for $1, teach you how to use them, and take you on an exploration through Lassen's beautiful, snow-blanketed southern corner. If you already know what you're doing, skip the tour and bring your own shoes, or rent some in Redding at Sports LTD or Action Sports Rentals, and check out several great snowshoeing trails throughout Lassen Volcanic Park, including around the picture-perfect Manzanita Lake. The park is close enough to Redding that you can do a half day excursion, or go for the whole day and pack your sled, cocoa, and snowman-making-kit.
3) Race a Snowmobile across the Mountains
Enjoy Northern California snowmobiling at its best on Mt. Shasta! Mt Shasta stands 14,162' high and the snow is already flying at 8,500 feet. You'll have access to over 300 miles of beautiful groomed snowmobile trails, thousands of acres of valleys, vistas, volcanoes and more in the Tri Forest Snowmobile Trail System. Plan your 70-mile round trip ride to Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park, ride around and into Ash Creek Crater, drag race at Jack Rabbit Flat, get an up-close view of Mt Shasta from the Whaleback Mountain ride. If you don't have all day, just stay close and play on the fun and fabulous Long Loop and Short Loop trails, the twisty turns of Shingle Springs Loop, or ride to Butte Creek river crossing for beautiful frozen river formations and spring bear watching. From beginner to advanced, guided, unguided and to-go, a snowy winter wonderland adventure awaits you on the trails of Mt Shasta in the Klamath, Modoc and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. The Fun Factory, in Mt. Shasta, offers rentals, tours and equipment.
4) Skate Your Cares Away
If your ideal winter isn't complete until you strap on some blades and cut around the ice, the Siskiyou Ice Rink is an open-air thrill AND the only National Hockey League regulation-sized outdoor rink in California. Skate with the grandkids, your favorite hockey mates, or just your secret dreams of triple-axel perfection, all with views of nearby Mt. Shasta. The rink offers open skating sessions, lessons, competitions and shows, so you can find the perfect way to skate into the new year.
5) Go Nordic in the Back Country
Shasta Cascade offers an abundance of un-groomed, backcountry winter trails, suitable for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. The Mt. Shasta Nordic Center grooms miles of trails throughout the winter snow season, and offers rentals, lessons and a warming hut at the trailhead. Mt. Shasta Nordic is a community-based non-profit organization that strives to inspire a passion for Nordic skiing in a broad range of skiers in the Northern California region. The trailhead is approximately 10 miles off Interstate 5 near Mount Shasta City and is open 7 days a week over the Christmas holidays, and Thursday – Sunday starting in January. For more information call the Nordic Center Direct Line at 530-925-3495.
Winter Hotel Specials
Several Redding hotels and bed and breakfasts are offering winter fun packages for travelers coming to take advantage of all there is to do during the winter. At Oxford Suites Redding, visitors can call direct and ask for the "Home for the Holidays" special or enter "SHOME2" online, and receive 20% off a suite until Jan 30th. Redding Travelodgeis offering 15% off any room when you call directly and ask for the "Winter Special", or call Best Western Plus Hilltop and ask for the "Winter Special": a 1 night stay for $116.99 plus tax and fees, and including a $20 certificate to C.R. Gibbs restaurant. B&B's more your style? Call Bridgehouse Bed and Breakfast for their "Winter Special Luxury Package," $299 plus tax for a 2-night stay, king room, full breakfast each morning, and bottle of wine with your dinner at Gironda's Italian Restaurant. Whatever your winter fun, you'll have a cozy bed waiting for you at the end of the day!
This list only scratches the surface of all there is to do in Redding and Shasta Cascade in the winter! It's easy to book reservations at a downtown Redding hotel located just steps from great shopping, restaurants and nightlife, or a quiet bed and breakfast on the outskirts of town, if that's more your style. To discover all the adventures and attractions Redding has to offer and additional information about the many things to do in Redding and Shasta Cascade, visit www.visitredding.com and book your hotel, B&B or RV site today.
About Shasta Cascade
Covering an area roughly the size of Ireland, the Shasta Cascade region is the perfect place to get back to nature, relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Comprised of eight rural counties historically known for being part of the pioneer gold rush in the mid-1800s, this majestic region of northern California is abundantly scattered with lakes, rivers, mountains and historic mining towns, and includes Lassen Volcanic National Park, two national monuments, six national forests and seven California state parks offering unforgettable fun and adventure. This area offers boundless outdoor recreation with magnificent landscapes and breathtaking vistas: from towering volcanoes, alpine ranges, and glaciers, to waterfalls, lush forests, pristine lakes, and roaring rivers; this travel destination is one of a kind. Shasta Cascade is easy to get to by auto, air, or Amtrak, and offers an off-the-beaten-path experience where people discover the abundance of nature in one of the few unspoiled areas remaining in California. For more information or to request a visitor's guide, visit www.shastacascade.com, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ShastaCascade, or find us on twitter www.twitter.com/ShastaCascade.
About Redding, CA
Situated at the northern end of the Sacramento River Valley, Redding is the hub city in Shasta Cascade and is located just two hours north of Sacramento and three hours northeast of San Francisco. Boasting 300+ days of beautiful weather a year, Redding offers outdoor adventure and attractions all year long, along with great wine, food, sporting and cultural events, dining, lodging and entertainment. The great Sacramento River runs through the center of town, helping earn Redding the fame of being America's "Unofficial Capital of Kayaking" according to Time Magazine. Nearby scenic lakes, rivers, state and national parks, including Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Lassen Volcanic National Park, make Redding a fantastic base-camp for exploration in Shasta Cascade, offering Any Adventure, Any Day. Redding is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-5 and California state routes 299 and 44, and is accessible by daily flights from San Francisco and Portland. For more information or to order a visitor's guide, visit www.visitredding.com, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/VisitReddingCA or find us on twitter at www.twitter.com/visitreddingca.
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Militants stormed a court complex in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing 4 people and wounding at least 30 people, including a judge, in the latest assault on government authority in the region.
The attack at the court complex in Peshawar, the regional capital, triggered a fierce gun battle with the security forces during which the militants briefly held hostages, according to the provincial information minister, Mian Iftikhar Hussain.
The militants may have been seeking to free fellow extremists who were being held on the court complex, Mr. Hussain said.
The police shot dead one suicide bomber at the court gates before he could detonate his vest, said Jawed Marwat, a senior city official.
But a second bomber managed to enter a courtroom and set off his explosives, killing at least two court officials. The female presiding judge, Kulsoom Afridi, was in her chambers at the time of the attack, but also sustained serious injuries.
Television footage showed terrified people fleeing the court complex during the attack. Judges, court officials and members of the public took refuge in the court basement, locking the doors from the inside, said one court official.
Afterward, police investigators collected body parts and forensic evidence from the destroyed courtroom.
No group claimed responsibility for the attack. Peshawar has suffered numerous attacks by militants in recent years, both from the Pakistani Taliban and associated extremist groups who hold sway in the nearby tribal belt.
Some security officials disagreed with the theory that the attackers were seeking to free prisoners. "There was no court hearing of any terror suspect, so it is difficult to imagine the terrorists would have come to target either a judge or to rescue their colleagues," said one investigator, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The attack came two days after Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf dissolved Parliament to make way for elections due to take by place by mid-May. The Pakistani Taliban has vowed to disrupt the poll by targeting secular and liberal parties.
In December, a Taliban suicide bomber killed Bashir Ahmed Bilour, a senior politician with the Awami National Party, a Pashtun nationalist party that controls Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Hundreds of party activists and supporters have been killed in Taliban attacks since it assumed power in 2008.


text: I believe that it is more than a coincidence that as we learn that the Vermont Legislatures report on tax burden has been rigged to provide room for more taxes that Vermonters are actively creating ways to bring some common sense to the public policy arena. One such Vermonter is Tom Lecata, who I met last summer (2006) during my run for Congress in Vermont. I have high appreciation for Tom and his perspective and most importantly for his willingness to invest his time and money to bring attention to Vermonts unsustainable high tax burden. Toms web site (www.VermontTaxRevolt.org) provides a tax revolt petition, with an opportunity for comments to go to those elected to steer our state. I signed the petition last week and left my comment for our legislature and governor. I truly hope you will consider doing the same. As someone whose business has been greatly affected by the tax climate in Vermont, namely seeing most of my Vermont customer base leave Vermont, I do not believe it is possible overstate this problem. When customers leave, it is only a matter of time before those who served these customers have to leave, even people who have generational roots in Vermont. That is precisely our present personal situation and that of many many other Vermonters. It is why Vermont is the fastest aging state in the nation. It is why Vermont senior citizens pay so much in taxes; seniors are fast becoming the only Vermonters left to tax. Vermont has so much potential, but this potential is being squandered by our elected leaders. Lets join Tom and others who are trying to put the spotlight on this very real problem in Vermont.


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The Photographer
CIRCA 1983 is Owen Perry, a Canadian nature photographer and storyteller
This portfolio is a curated selection of images reflecting a body of work 4-5 years in the making. Consisting primarily of landscape photography, the images and narratives are a way to connect with a growing percentage of people living in urban environments, continually distracted and disconnected from the natural world and present moment. By showing people the beauty of our world, we can instill a sense of stewardship; we can teach them to love our collective home, planet earth.
Regarding stylistic traits, the work borrows inspiration from nostalgic qualities of old analogue film and Canadian cultural narratives owed to the Group of Seven, National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and National Geographic.
It's also heavily influenced by the music of artists like Tycho, Com Truise, Boards of Canada, Deru, Bibio, Benoit Pioulard, Christopher Willits, Loscil, Radiohead, Neil Young, and many others.
You can contact Owen by emailing him at: email@example.com


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The Dermawand is a fine part of your daily routine, and you must continue to use the Dermawand every day to keep your skin as taut as possible. You must find a lotion, and you should use the lotion with the Dermawand to keep the moisture in your skin. Your skin becomes softer over time, and you must commit to using the product every day at least once. This article explains how the Dermawand may become your favorite way to care for your skin.
#1: The Dermawand Is A Fantastic Little Device
You are using a small device that kneads your skin as much as possible to keep moisture in. You keep your body as soft and taut as possible, and you must use the Dermawand on every part of your body. You feel much more comfortable using the Dermawand because you do not get lotion all over your hands.
#2: The Sonic Waves Are Soothing
The sonic waves are soothing to you as you run them over your body, and you must use the device on each part of your body from your head to your toes. Your stomach tissue must be much tighter, and your legs need attention. The sonic waves help you relax, and it is a bit like giving yourself a massage.
#3: The Device Works For Ladies And Men
The Dermawand is a wonderful device for ladies and men. Ladies are hoping to keep their skin as tight as possible because they must get ready for the bikini season. Men are often using this device because they prefer to keep their skin tight for their trips to the beach. Your body changes as it adjusts to this process, and men also have a wonderful time using it because they want to look young.
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It's been a crazy week here at ProPerspective.ca and we apologize for the lack of content going all the way back to the Calgary game but instead of lamenting on what was let's look ahead to a pretty cool week of games scheduled before we all hit the CFL Playoffs!!!
Surprisingly enough, the schedule isn't as dull as one may think considering a few more things are now clearer in the CFL Grey Cup picture. As we look into week 20, there are still a few neat things to keep your eye out for.
Let's jump straight in. Here are your Week 20 CFL picks brought to you by our friends at CJ Evans Home Designs!!!
Winnipeg @ Toronto
There will be as much talk about change in Winnipeg as there's going to be in Saskatchewan this off season. It's getting harder and harder to justify all positions within the organization including GM, Head Coach, and some Players. I recently read a fantastic article by future CFL Hall of Famer Doug Brown that pointed out various spots of trouble within the franchise, and also questioned the scheme by which the players are expected to win with, on both sides of the ball.
Nobody will be surprised if Offensive Coordinator Marcel Bellefueille gets fired at the end of the year, however we all know that will be more of a "public offering" that will only put a small Band-Aid on a wound that requires stitching. The real question in Winnipeg is, will there be something substantial done in order to be a real competitor in a division that didn't take many large steps in 2015?
With the season now over for the Blue Bombers it makes it that much harder for their players to go into Toronto against a team that has plenty to play for and put forth their best effort.
If I'm a player in the Blue and Gold, my focus is on trying to get an "exit meeting" done prior to the road trip so I can simply bring all my belongings, and take advantage of the convenience of flying out of Pearson International after the game…Home for Thanksgiving.
Pick: Toronto
Hamilton @ Ottawa
Part two of the home-at-home series promises fireworks! 1st place is still a possibility for the TiCats, so long as they win by more than 7, and the RedBlacks look to put an exclamation mark on the slide that Hamilton has taken since Franchise QB Zach Collaros went down.
The media has done well to try and keep the bad blood boiling between these two teams. Questionable calls and choice words are always a solid opportunity for "billboard material" in some players' minds, but it's up to the coaches to keep things in perspective, and relay to their players that this game will not be won just because they're madder than the other team!
Hamilton is going to need another profound defensive effort this week and may even need to score a TD in order to put the Tabbies in the position to win. As fans you'll see another youngster at the helm of the TiCats (Jacory Harris) which is why I make the case for the D having to score. Harris will need all the support he can get, and that will mean that the D needs to play as they always have this year, and Jeff Reinebolds Special Teams will have to provide good field position for the young QB to start drives.
Regardless of who wins this contest, it's great for both teams that things have come down to the last week. Having to play your best football going into the playoffs ensures that your team will be primed and ready to attack the semi-final, or leave for the playoff bye-week on a high note.
I've repeated it all year. Teams have to be playing their best football going into the CFL knock-out rounds. This game ensures that both will be ready for whatever is thrown at them.
Pick: Ottawa
Calgary @ BC
Two teams that are guaranteed to see each other in the first round of the playoffs…What a perfect opportunity to send a message; physically and mentally.
At the beginning of the year I stated that the BC Lions wouldn't shoot out of a cannon but they'd be a team that would be primed to make some noise by the end of the year. It seems as though my sentiments have come true. Don't sleep on the BC Lions at all, provided they stick with Jonathon Jennings. In fact, of the two Conference Semi-Finals, I'd argue that if we saw an upset, it would be the Lions beating the Stamps.
That's why this game is so important to both squads. It's a chance to set the tone and let the opposition think about what type of battle they have coming to them in the playoffs.
Calgary's saving grace came with the addition of Jerome Messam. Dave Dickenson (Cgys OC) is going to have to feed Mess constantly in order to wear down the BC Lions Defensive front that is really coming into its own as of late. If the Stampeders can string long drives together, they may just edge a very confident bunch in orange and black. Longer drives build confidence, but also play into the fact that it keeps a potent Leos attack off the field. There's just something about BC right now that scares me. As we all say, it doesn't matter how, teams just have to get into the dance. When they're there, anything goes. The Lions may surprise us all.
Pick: Calgary. I feel like they HAVE TO WIN THIS GAME and stop the Lions dead in their tracks, otherwise they'll be in huge trouble.
Saskatchewan @ Montreal
This game is on an NFL Sunday, and features two teams that will have their lockers 90% cleared out already. Both teams have endured tough seasons, and both have a LONG off-seasons ahead of them.
Saskatchewan has been in the "nothing to play for" phase longer than the Montreal Alouettes, so one can jokingly suggest that they bring the more experienced squad!!!
I'm pretty sure that people are anticipating the conversations that will happened AFTER this game vs. the conversations that go on before it.
Regardless; every young player that takes the field on Sunday will be doing so hopefully understanding two things…the future is uncertain, and they may as well get the best film out of it as possible.
For every aging vet, this may be it. They've put everything that they have into being a professional athlete from the first time they laid their eyes on a pair of shoulder pads, and now this; one final Sunday. One final day to live out a dream. The final whistle may signal a lot more than the end of the game for some. Obviously we'll hope and pray for them that that's not the case, but unfortunately, if we've learned anything from this year in Riderville, it's that this is a crazy BUSINESS.
Pick: Montreal


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The Kirkin' O' the Tartan ceremony can be a great social occasion where people of Scots origin can get together to worship God. Some claim that this service dates back to the times of the trouble between the Scots and the English, in the mid to late 18th century, when the wearing of tartan was forbidden following the Battle of Culloden. Apparently, at that time in history any person found wearing tartan could be shot on sight, or exiled to the colonies. But, according to The Legend, the Highlanders devised a plan whereby they hid a small piece of tartan in their clothing.
At a special pre-arranged moment during a church service, they would hold their little bits of tartan cloth and pray a blessing upon it. Others accept that the practice of the Kirkin" O' the Tartan was a creation of the Rev. Peter Marshall, a Presbyterian minister, who attempted to instill pride in their homeland among Scots living in the USA as a war bond scheme, when he was the Chaplain of the US Senate in the mid 1940's.
In later years, the Kirkin' of the Tartan ceremony began to be held in churches in Canada, but did not gain wide popularity until the first International Gathering of the Clans in Nova Scotia in 1979. Where and how it began matters not; we gather at the Kirkin' O' Tartan ceremony, and display our tartans, to receive the blessing of all mighty God, in memory of our ancestors, and those hardy Scots who crossed the ocean between the old world and the new to build a better life for them and us.


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New Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit Gives You a Free Look Inside His Designs
SC Johnson announced the opening of a new Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit of his architecture and furniture. Organized with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, it covers most of Wisconsin's "Frank Lloyd Wright Trail" of buildings and includes 26 miniature scale models of his best work.
The new exhibit, On the Wright Trail, is located at SC Johnson's Fortaleza Hall at its corporate headquarters in Racine. Third-generation SC Johnson leader H.F. Johnson Jr. commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936 to build the new corporate headquarters, which started a long relationship between the two. Wright designed several buildings and a home for Johnson Jr. which can be toured for free by the public on select days.
The new exhibition is part of the company's campus tour available Thursdays through Sundays. The one-and-a-half hour tour covers:
Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall, where the new exhibit is located
The SC Johnson Administration Building
Lily Pad Gift Shop
Research Tower
H.F. Johnson Jr. 1940s Office (weekend-only tours)
You can also book a free visit to Wingspread, the famous Prairie-style home Frank Lloyd Wright designed for H.F. Johnson Jr. It's located 5 miles away from the headquarters and is Lloyd Wright's last and largest (14,000 square feet) Prairie-style house.
For more information or to book a tour online, visit SC Johnson's website.