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I've heard it said that you should "never let a good crisis go to waste." Now that may seem a bit cold, but there are entire industries that are built on that concept. The news media is a great example. They exist almost exclusively going from crisis to crisis. If bad stuff stopped happening, what would they have to talk about? What would they do?
From time to time, things do get slow. Although it never seems to last long, there are those days when there just isn't much to talk about. Those days are what we call "slow news days." If you watch the news much, it isn't hard to tell when it is happening.
I can picture the news directors scurrying around, looking for anything that can fill space. They find themselves choosing between a cat story, a story about why yellow is the new black or wait…here's something…a story about a chiropractor getting into trouble. YES!
I say that as a half joke. Rarely will you see anything in the mainstream media about chiropractic. Any mention of chiropractic in the news is a good indication that you are watching a slow news day. To make matters worse for chiropractic, when it is mentioned, it's usually not good.
I saw a prime example of this a few months ago. A local news station did a story about how chiropractic adjustments were causing strokes. From the sound of it, you would think chiropractic care was one of the most dangerous things in the world. Patients are obviously dropping left and right! Of course, that's not true, but the news media doesn't typically let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Some chiropractors think that the "chiropractors are killing people" stories are a conspiracy to tear down chiropractic. You never really know. If I had to guess, I would say stories like that probably stem from slow news days and nothing more. Regardless of the cause, stories like this are met with a harsh reaction from the chiropractic profession and from those who love their chiropractors.
Stories like that don't usually change anything for the people who love chiropractic. Most people who have tried chiropractic have experienced tremendous benefits and are happy with their care. As a result, they are unlikely to be scared off by the "chiropractors are killing people" story.
But what about the people who are less familiar with chiropractic? What do they think about these stories? Unfortunately, these types of stories scare away certain people from the chiropractor. For many of those people, the chiropractor is their best option for getting help, but they refuse to go because they are scared.
To make matters worse, "chiropractors are killing people" stories are not just told by the news, they are also told by anti-chiropractic health care providers. Most chiropractors don't have to practice long to have some kind of "chiropractors are dangerous" conversation with a patient. During my time in practice, I had one particular situation that stood out amongst the rest.
The short version of the story is that an elderly patient of mine informed me she wasn't going to come into my office anymore because "her doctors had gotten together and decided that it wasn't safe for her to go to the chiropractor." That wasn't the first or last time something like that happened to me. But for several reasons, this particular case really pushed my buttons.
First of all, none of her doctors bothered to call me and ask what I thought about her or her case. Second, none of the doctors who decided that "chiropractic was unsafe for her" had taken even a minute of training in chiropractic. Third, her doctors assumed that I was providing adjustments that would have been inappropriate for her age and medical history. Lastly, her entire group of doctors disregarded the fact that, under my care, her health was improving for the first time in decades. Chiropractic care was helping her heal and feel better after years of failed medications and surgeries. In spite of that, her trusted group of doctors decided that "chiropractic was unsafe", and she decided to discontinue care.
Now I said all that to emphasize the point that there is a lot of misinformation going around about the safety of chiropractic especially when it comes to chiropractic and stroke. That misinformation can actually keep people from getting the help that they need. So I thought I would try to bring some much-needed sanity to the conversation.
My intention is not to sugarcoat the issues or explain things away. I want to lay all the information out there so you can know where these stories come from and what your concern should and shouldn't be. Here we go…
Possibility: Is it possible for an adjustment to lead to a stroke? In my humble opinion…yes…but it requires the perfect storm of bad circumstances. In order for it to even be possible, it requires a certain person, with a certain pre-existing condition, who gets a certain type of adjustment, done in a certain way, and all that has to be combined with a dash of bad luck.
There is a very specific mechanism for that injury, and chiropractors are trained to adjust patients without putting them at risk. Is it possible for an adjustment to lead to a stroke? Some chiropractors will argue that it's NOT. I'm of the opinion that it IS possible (just like getting killed by a falling meteor is possible). But is it probable? Absolutely NOT!
Probability: Any time you are discussing risk/benefit, you have to talk about probability. For instance, every year well over 30k people die in motor vehicle crashes. Does that mean that cars are too dangerous? Most of us don't think so. That's because dying in a car crash is possible but not probable.
Believe it or not, it's also possible for someone to cause a stroke from "popping" their own neck. There are even documented cases of people who have accidentally killed themselves from "popping" their own neck. In spite of that, every year millions of people "pop" their own necks, and you never hear on the news or read an article telling you how dangerous it is. Why is that?
Simple…injuries like that are incredibly unlikely, even in the worst case scenario of an untrained person twisting their own neck.
Anatomy: There is something very unique about your neck. It is the only place in your spine that an artery runs up through little holes in the bones. When anyone is talking about the connection between chiropractic and stroke, they are referring to neck adjustments and neck adjustments only. To be specific, it's the very top of the neck that is the only part of the spine that has a possible connection to stroke.
To be even MORE specific, only a rotation adjustment (twisting of the head and neck) at the very top of the neck has the possibility to cause artery damage. You would have to be adjusted in a certain area, in a certain way AND be prone to that particular injury for a stroke from a chiropractic adjustment to even be possible. Like I said…possible but NOT probable.
Training: This connection between neck adjustments and stroke is NOT news to any chiropractor. We have all been taught the anatomy. We all know why it happens. We all know how it happens. Every chiropractor has been taught to look for indicators that a patient could be at risk for such an injury. Chiropractors are also taught safe ways to adjust the neck so that there is little or no strain on the artery.
Insurance Rates: Anytime I have a conversation about chiropractic and stroke with patients or potential patients, I bring up the topic of malpractice insurance. In recent years our society has become quick to drag doctors into court. As a result, malpractice insurance premiums for health care providers has skyrocketed. It's gotten so bad for some professionals that many have been forced to close their doors simply because they can not afford their malpractice insurance premiums. It's maddening.
High priced malpractice insurance premiums are not the reality for chiropractors. To my knowledge, chiropractors have the lowest premiums of any doctors in the country. In fact, many chiropractors pay more for their monthly phone bill than they do for their malpractice insurance coverage.
Why is it so cheap? Is it because the malpractice insurance companies love chiropractors and are cutting them a break? HA! Chiropractic malpractice insurance companies are no different than any other insurance company. The greater the risk, the greater the premiums. Chiropractors have low malpractice insurance premiums for one reason only. Chiropractic care is safe. Low risk equals low premiums. End of story.
Final Thoughts: For the vast majority of people, the benefits of chiropractic adjustments far outweigh any risks. For the most part, the people who say otherwise are either misinformed or purposely trying to mislead. Of course, that doesn't mean you are not allowed to ask questions or express any concerns. If you have something in your health history or your family health history that worries you, please discuss it with your chiropractor. Open communication is always the best approach and will allow you to maximize the benefits of your chiropractic care in the safest way possible.


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PASADENA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2015) – The most SCIAC wins in 54 years – equaling the total over the previous 43 years – the conference's top free-throw percentage and several individual and team records made 2014-15 a banner season by all accounts for Caltech men's basketball. This year could be even better.
Head Coach Dr. Oliver Eslinger has built a program not long ago featured nationally due to its past struggles into a legitimate competitor that has several teams warily looking over their shoulders. In the final month of the season, Caltech won three consecutive home SCIAC games to rank fifth in the conference standings from Feb. 1 on and just a single game out of fourth. Despite the graduation of two four-year fixtures in Andrew Hogue and Bryan Joel, the Beavers are poised to carry that momentum into 2015-16 as a tight-knit group that also happens to be arguably the most experienced and athletic in program history. The 1953-54 team can still claim to hold the program's only SCIAC Championship, but this team has its sights set on its first-ever conference tournament appearance and NCAA bid.
"Our goal is to win a SCIAC Championship," Eslinger said. "We came up short last year, but if we had managed to win four or five more games earlier in the conference we might have had a chance to win two or three more in the tournament. We definitely want to give ourselves a chance this season in the Postseason Tournament and are in a better position for that than we've ever been."
Caltech opens the season with the second annual 110 Freeway Rivalry at Occidental College on Saturday, Nov. 14 and will take on several regional opponents in non-conference play, including the preseason No. 3 team in the country, Whitworth University. The Beavers are already battle-tested in 2015-16 after exhibition games at NAIA Division I The Master's College and NCAA Division I University of San Diego.
"It's a doozy of a schedule, and one well thought-out," Eslinger explained. "We know it is important to challenge ourselves on the road before entering conference play and want this group to learn how to manage travel."
Caltech's identity will remain one based on interchangeable parts as Eslinger continues to preach his system which values versatility. Fans can expect to see significantly varying lineups, including a fair share of unorthodox ones. One constant will be fast-paced, high-efficiency offense and fearless, unyielding defense, both of which are fueled by one of the program's best players in history.
Second Team All-SCIAC wing Kc Emezie (Waxhaw, N.C. / Marvin Ridge) takes over the reins in his senior year after leading the team in scoring over the past two seasons. A rare four-year starter, the 6-6 swingman has added significant muscle to a frame that already oozed All-Region ability and is well-positioned to become the program's No. 2 all-time leading scorer. Emezie filled up the box score last year with 13.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game while shooting 49 percent from the field, 38 percent beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line.
"Kc came back from the summer much stronger, more aggressive and confident," Eslinger said. "He truly can be as good as he wants to be and I would expect all of his stats to increase this year. He certainly learned a lot from Joel's and Hogue's examples of stepping it up as seniors last year."
Joining Emezie as returning starters and captains are juniors Nasser Al-Rayes (Doha, Qatar / American School of Doha) and Ricky Galliani (Menlo Park, Calif. / Sacred Heart Prep). Al-Rayes was absolutely unstoppable at times on both ends of the court last season, leading the SCIAC in blocks per game (2.2) and posting four double-doubles, including a ridiculous 22-point, 12-rebound, six-assist, six-block night in the win over Whittier College on Feb. 7. Galliani improved throughout last season, averaging 1.4 more points per game in conference play, and was particularly crucial in the Beavers' four victories as he averaged 2.3 more points while shooting 21 percent better from the field, 34 percent more from three and an additional eight percent at the line for an astounding 53-58-83 percent line. He is set to shoulder the outside scoring load for the 2015-16 squad while continuously growing as a playmaker and defender.
"Nasser and Ricky both really honed their shots in the offseason and have expanded their games," Eslinger said. "Ricky's additional strength and explosiveness, plus another level of commitment on the defensive end, have him on the brink of being a serious impact player for us. Nasser got some great experience abroad this summer and has stretched his shot considerably further out, adding another element to his game."
Essentially splitting the team's sixth man role last season, juniors David LeBaron (San Diego, Calif. / Francis Parker) and Lawrence Lee (Hong Kong / Hong Kong International School) step into the starting lineup full-time with a combined 35 games started over their first two years. The pair averaged a combined 9.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 0.5 blocks in 32.5 minutes per game last year. LeBaron's versatility should see him fill all five positions in the Beavers' fluid lineup, but his primary responsibilities will likely be ball-handling and defense. His aggression, awareness and driving ability could be the perfect fit as the initiator of this Caltech offense. Although Lee's numbers were down across the board from his stellar rookie year, the big man certainly had his moments, none more superlative than his program-record 38 points and 14 field goals in an NCAA game at George Fox University on Nov. 21. An all-around talent in the post, Lee will look to get back to or even surpass the 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 blocks he averaged as a freshman.
"David is our catalyst at both ends of the court," Eslinger said. "He can and will play every position, is a heck of a defender who really understands team defense and can make plays in the backcourt. His serious backgrounds as both a football and lacrosse player in addition to basketball become more evident every day as he taps further into his athleticism and instincts. Lawrence has improved his shot too and can be a real mismatch down low with his ability to step back or bang inside. He can be a real difference-maker for us."
Seniors Robert Anderson (Orono, Minn. / Orono) and Naveen Tadepalli (Calabasas, Calif. / Agoura) and junior Matthew Edwards (Canyon Country, Calif. / Canyon) round out the upperclassmen. Anderson's and Edwards' length and shooting ability will have them eyeing key floor-spacing roles while Tadepalli's ball-handling and eye for a pass give the Beavers more depth at point guard.
"Rob is another guy who has significantly improved his shot and confidence and has every intention of making something out of his senior year," Eslinger said. "Matt just needs more reps to get more comfortable in our system before his considerable ability shines through. We are depending on him to come in, play some tough defense and knock down some shots. Naveen gives us some crucial depth as a reliable ball-handler who is always looking up court."
The impact the team's lone sophomore, David Kawashima (Studio City, Calif. / North Hollywood), made once he broke into the rotation midway through the season cannot be overstated. His relentless drive, intensity and pace shifted the Beavers' offense into another gear whenever he took the court and will surely be on display considerably more often than the 4.6 minutes he averaged over 16 games as a rookie.
"DK is a tremendous playmaker with some flashy skills that add an extra element to the team," Eslinger said. "His hustle and grit are going to be a vital part of what we do this season. He's a heck of a package with improved shooting and an ability to finish either way at the rim."
A trio of freshmen will look to make their mark within a group which could use the added depth. Steven Brotz (Santa Clarita, Calif. / Canyon) and Andrew Wang (Germantown, Md. / Poolesville) should see time at the guard spots, while the explosive and heavily decorated Brent Cahill (Laguna Beach, Calif. / St. Margaret's) rotates in on the wing after averaging well over 20.0 points per game as a senior.
"All three of the freshmen will have immediate impacts," Eslinger said. "Stephen is a high-IQ shooting guard, Andrew – the younger brother of 2013 alum Pan Wang – is a terrific defender and heady point guard and Brent is a spectacular, versatile wing. They have all been quick to fit into our style and pick things up."
Returning to the bench are assistant coaches Dave Briski and Ronn See for their fourth and second seasons, respectively. They are joined this year by Gonzaga alum Jordan Mast, whose collegiate career netted two WCC Championship titles and NCAA Championship appearances, including the storied 2005-06 Sweet 16 team.
The Beavers will focus on improving their shooting percentages and, by extension, assist-to-turnover ratio – two areas Eslinger has identified as key to the team's competitive success in 2015-16.
"We have good shooters on this team yet finished last in field goal percentage and second-to-last in three-point percentage," Eslinger said. "We need to take better shots, and that comes from better ball movement, utilizing screens and making sure the ball doesn't stick at any point. Most of our good shots are assisted as well, so finding better looks should bring our assist-to-turnover ratio closer to the 2:1 it needs to be."
Eslinger and the Beavers will take their first step toward history at rival Occidental in the non-conference 110 Freeway Rivalry on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Caltech takes the court in front of its home fans for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.
Follow and show support for your Caltech Beavers on Twitter (@CaltechBeavers), Facebook and YouTube!

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The GBP/USD pair rose during the session on Thursday after printing a nice-looking hammer on Wednesday. We have suggested that the 1.62 level was going to be rather supportive, and as such this move really didn't surprises. However, we are still in the middle of pretty serious consolidation and therefore aren't overly excited by the current form. We need to see a break above the 1.63 level in order to start adding to are already long position in this market.
If we see a pullback, we think the 1.60 level will be as far as it can go as it should be massively supportive. The Federal Reserve continues to print currency, and as such it should continue to weaken the US dollar. Conversely, the bracing very happy with their monetary policy, and as such the interest-rate differential between the two countries should continue to expand in the bond markets, which of course will push money into the United Kingdom.
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It's my birthday and to celebrate, I am having my first giveaway! I am super excited that I have the opportunity to collaborate with Freshly Picked to give away a pair of moccasins to one of my readers!
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The Keller Magazine
Go Dog Go
They may be low to the ground and not fast as a greyhound, but dachshund races are quick to capture our hearts and lift our spirits.
Wiener dog races have become the highlight of many area festivals because – gosh, darn it – they are just so cute. And they put a stamp of authenticity to area Oktoberfests almost as much as a stein of beer.
Doxie racing first started in Australia, just for fun, in the 1970s along with whippet and afghan hound racing. Racing dachshunds really became popular after a 1993 Miller Lite TV commercial featured odd sports and the appearance of the documentary "Wiener Takes All" about the Wiener Nationals circuit. The University of California/Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has held a Doxie Derby for more than 30 years as a fundraiser for veterinary students.
Most races are part of city events or fundraisers. The dogs leap – or not – out of a starting box and run down marked lanes (but do not always stay in those lanes) encouraged on by squeaky toys held by their owners at the finish line some 50 to 100 feet away. Most events now require entrants be 100 percent dachshund as there have been groans from the audience when a long-legged "dachshund" won a race. Some have added mixed breed dachshund races.
In Texas, the Buda Lions Club trademarks itself as "The Weiner Dog Capital of Texas." It sponsored its 20th Annual Buda Wiener Dog Races in late April. Originally, a county fair, there are barbecue and fajita cookoffs, a bakeoff, arts and crafts, but it is the wiener dog races that attracts more than 20,000 people to this city 20 minutes outside of Austin.
"And most of those are not Buda residents," says Nancy Handrick, coordinator of the wiener race. Every year there is a theme with accompanying T-shirt, which is a best seller overseas. Visitors come from all over the U.S.
Along with the race is the costume parade – both dog and owner. "We start getting calls in January asking what our theme is so they can start on their costumes. We don't even decide until March."
While the dogs are fun to watch, so are the owners encouraging them on with their favorite squeaky toy. Those handlers are kept busy, explains Handrick. They set their dog up in the 3-foot-by-3-foot box, then run to the side to get the dog's attention to run on cue and beat it down to the finish line with the squeaky toy.
"In the beginning the handlers were on the finish line, but the dogs would stop before they got to the finish line and wouldn't cross over. So, we started putting the handlers 10 feet beyond the finish line. And yes, some owners have built a little box at home and train all year long," she says.
And why do dachshunds run? "Well, I think the dogs like to run," says Handrick, "… and their owners can win $500 and a 5-foot-tall trophy, which is hard to get in the car."
Fort Worth has its own wiener dog races at Oktoberfest Fort Worth, sponsored by the Trinity River Vision Authority, September 21-23, at The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion. Limited to 50 entries, the dogs first participate in the costume parade at noon Saturday and the races begin at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $5 which benefits the Humane Society of North Texas.
"The races have been a hit from the start," says Shanna Cate, Trinity River Vision Authority programming and development manager. "It is very informal. Everyone in the audience gets involved and cheering on their favorite."
Randi Proffitt Leyva of Fort Worth has already entered her 5-year-old Chickis, which she believes will be a winner this year. In previous tries she has placed first in her heat, but lost in the finals.
Leyva first learned about dachshund racing through YouTube videos. "I had just gotten my dachshund puppy and I bonded with my then boss who had a dachshund. We would relax and destress by watching the races on video. It was so cute. I just knew Chickis would do well. She runs fast on her little 2-inch legs and she is glued to me. I knew she would do everything to run to me."
She first entered Chickis in Oktoberfest Fort Worth two years ago. Chickis has also raced at Fort Woof Dog Park. Why are dachshunds good at racing? "They are hounds so they are prey-driven. They like to dart and chase anything moving. And the races are so entertaining. With their short legs and long bodies, it makes everyone smile. When my husband, Victor, walks Chickis, people light up."
Oktoberfest Fort Worth bills itself as so authentic you will forget you are in Texas. Enjoy authentic German food, biergartens, music, dancing, clothing and souvenirs. A midway has been added this year, according to Matt Oliver, communications manager. More information on tickets, activities and registering for the wiener race is at www.oktoberfestfw.com.
If you can't get enough wiener dog racing, take in the Oktoberfest sponsored by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, October 6-8, at Southlake Town Square. Only the first 200 all-dachshund entries will be accepted. There is a $20 registration fee.
A costume parade of the entries (with owners) begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, which, says Mark Guilbert, president and CEO of Southlake Chamber of Commerce, "is equivalent to a model walking down the runway. It's impossible not to giggle." The races begin at 10 a.m. followed by an Oktoberfest parade around the square – a second chance to see the dogs and some dignitaries.
The event, now in its 16th year, added the wiener dog racing "at lease since 2005," said Guilbert, "and it is the biggest hit of the event." He noted that one owner sent along a video of his dog training, "which was basically the dog running in a pasture."
During the three-day event, there is lots to do with a Family Fun Zone from toddler to young adults, beer tasting booth, handcrafted arts and crafts, lots of food and live entertainment. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend. There are no admission or parking fees. Parking and shuttle service is available at White's Chapel United Methodist Church. All the details are at http://www.southlakechamber.com/oktoberfest-home.
A Feast of Festivals
• Oktoberfest Fort Worth, September 21-23, 2017, The Shack, Panther Island, Fort Worth www.oktoberfestfw.com
• Autumn at Dallas Arboretum, September 23-November 22, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas www.dallasarboretum.com
• State Fair of Texas, September 29-October 22, Fair Park, Dallas https://bigtex.com
• Oktoberfest in Southlake, October 6-8, Southlake Town Square http://www.southlakechamber.com/oktoberfest-home
• South Street Art Festival, October 13-15, Arlington Downtown District www.southstreetartfestival.com
• Frontier Fall Fest at Log Cabin Village, October 21, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, www.logcabinvillage.org
• Japanese Garden Fall Festival, October 28-29, Japanese Gardens, Fort Worth Botanic Garden http://www.fwbg.org/events


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What do a deer and the last Pink Floyd album have in common? More than you think. As a spur of the moment thing, I took "The Division Bell" and my 1997 Masterpiece Collection VHS print of Bambi and saw what happened.
I started the album as soon as the blue Disney logo began to form. I looped the CD once as the CD length (66 minutes) is close to the movie's running time (69 minutes).
For those of you with the DVD, play the album for 14 seconds and pause it. Resume play when "Walt Disney Presents" on the leafy background appears. Loop the CD once. The 14 seconds are important because Disney plasters their logo with whatever is current with each re-release. At the time the album was made, the logo used was the long version of the blue Disney logo. The 2005 release has this in truncated form. The recent release uses a shorter version of their current logo, as seen in the sync.
Also, I used the 1994 print of the album. The 2011 remastered version removes or obscures most of the original artwork. If you want to follow along with the liner notes, use the 1994 print.
Points of Interest
- On some covers of "The Division Bell", there are four lights between the mouths of the metal faces. For the longest time, there have been three movies that this album synced with: Citizen Kane, The Sound of Music, and Planet of the Apes. This could very well be the fourth sync (as suggested by Tyler Buffet).
- Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, was involved at one point. From the series, the answer to life, the universe, and everything is 42. Bambi was released in 1942.
Act I
Cluster One
- The strange static noises play through the opening credits, like it was an old print.
- The piano can be heard when the long shot of the forest fades in.
- Also, the song title hints to the action on-screen. The animals of the forest cluster around the one future Prince of the Forest.
What Do You Want From Me?
- When the guitar starts to play, Bambi wakes up.
- "Settle in your seat and dim the lights." Clearly a reference to watching movies. If you're watching this at home with friends and have a light dimmer, dim the lights on cue.
- When the owl tells everyone to go home, he stares at some of the smaller creatures with a mean glare. At that time, the song says "You're so hard to please."
- The quail family surrounds him when we hear "…anything you want."
- One quail returns to say "ooh."
- "Sell your soul for complete control" as Bambi sees the possum family hanging upside down. He turns his head to reorient himself.
- "Is that really what you need?" The baby possums nod their heads "yes".
- "Turn and face the light" as the mole returns to his hole, away from the light.
- When Bambi falls down from tripping over the tall grass, the song ends with everyone surrounding him. At that point, the title is spoken again.
- In the liner notes for this song, rotate them 90 degrees clockwise so that the disco ball is on the bottom. The lyrics become a crown, implying royalty. The disco ball bears a spotted pattern similar to young Bambi's. This was the clue that led me to the sync.
Poles Apart
- When "the golden boy" is mentioned, Bambi trots with his head to the side like he is someone special.
- When Bambi chases the butterfly, the sound crosses channels in the same direction.
- After "The rain fell slow," Bambi and Flower rise to meet.
- "…the roofs of uncertainty." Flower points to himself, unsure of what's going on.
- "Did you know? (did you know?)" Flower shakes his head "no".
- It's the rain scene as well as the intro to the meadow.
- The meadow foreshadows Bambi's family status when Bambi's mom gets killed.
A Great Day for Freedom
- Bambi meets Faline.
- "…wash their bloodied hands" is heard when Bambi looks into the water and sees his reflection.
Wearing the Inside Out
- Here, the head deer walks slowly onto the meadow.
- "I stayed out of sight." Bambi hides from the charging deer.
- When the gun is heard and he runs back down, we hear "he's paler somehow." Pale from shock, I presume.
Take It Back
- Strange sounds play as Bambi looks up to see the snow.
- In the liner notes, there is a bare tree, much like the ones seen in wintertime.
Coming Back to Life
- Bambi's mom is killed in ironic timing.
- The somber music fits the mood.
- Bambi asks "Where were you?"
- The music then mood swings into something lighter as Bambi encounters the Great Prince.
Keep Talking
- This is the "twitterpated" speech.
- Owl mouths the words of Stephen Hawking: "Mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened, which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk."
- The instrumental bridge matches up with Flower's encounter.
- Thumper beats his foot to the drum towards the end of the song.
Lost for Words
- When the fight scene ends on screen, the audio begins a fight scene.
- The liner notes have a pair of boxing gloves.
High Hopes
- This occurs after the movie plays "I Bring You a Song" and lasts the entire length of the fire scene.
- When Bambi wakes up and tries to discern the sound, we hear the division bell ringing.
- The end of the song contains a connection that works in the context of the 1997 print. At the end of the fire scene, a mother raccoon brings her baby to shore and checks on it. In the 1997 print, the baby vanishes due to an animating error. This is corrected in the 2005 print. When the baby vanishes, it happens during the phone conversation as someone asks for "Charlie." Charlie hangs up at the same time as the baby vanishes.
Act II
Cluster One
- It echoes the opening scene where the animals cluster around the mother and the newborn.
Again, I had no idea it would work as I took a chance with it. I am very excited with the results.
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As some of you may know, I am a pretty big fan of Joseph-Gordon Levitt. I think he is a tremendous actor, and he's starred in some of my favorite movies recently and when I was younger (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Angels in the Outfield). Maybe a year or so ago I discovered that he runs an open collaborative company called hitRecord. I would try to explain it, but it would take way too long. Your best bet is to go ahead and head over to their site, hitRecord.org. It is well worth your time, especially if you have an interest in music, video, or just being creative.
Visit their bandcamp site to hear the album and buy it. One of the major pluses about hitRecord is that a big majority of the money made goes right back to the artists. Of course hitRecord gets money too, but they are pretty generous in funding the contributors. -Brian


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Tributes to broadcaster David Morgan who has died aged 56
The National Union of Journalists has paid tribute to leading Northern Ireland journalist David Morgan, who has died following a long illness.
David Morgan (56) was one of the best known journalists in Northern Ireland and a former officer of the Northern Ireland broadcasting NUJ branch.
He began his career as a reporter with the Irish News and subsequently worked for BBC NI and UTV. He retired as news editor at Citybeat radio in 2011.
Gerry Carson, chairman of the Irish Executive Council of the NUJ, extended sympathy to David's son Richard, himself a reporter with BBC NI. Gerry described David as "a loyal union member with a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to the profession of journalism".
Michael Fisher, former chair of the NI broadcasting branch, recalled David's contribution to the union through his service as branch secretary and member of the broadcasting industrial council. He said: "David was a loyal union colleague. He came from a journalistic family and took pride in the achievements of his son. He will be missed by many colleagues and friends who valued his friendship."
Irish secretary Seamus Dooley also extended his sympathies. He said: "David worked as a journalist during the darkest days of The Troubles. He had an abiding interest in current affairs and a genuine commitment to public service broadcasting and to ethical journalism."
His funeral takes place this morning in St Michael the Archangel Church on Finaghy Road North at 10am.
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Amateur Photographer Magazine (April 12th 2014) ran a story last week on my experiences photographing the urban fallow deer. I've added the unsubbed copy below..
"Always on the look out for interesting urban wildlife stories, my ears pricked up when I heard tales of wild fallow deer creeping out of the woods on dark Winter nights and heading into the city to feed. I'd just been shooting a few stories on birds of prey and badgers in urban environments, but deer on the streets of London?! I had to see this for myself. After asking around for a while, I got a tip-off on the location - well at least the rough area, but after studying a map to look for nearby woodland and chatting to a local bus driver, I had enough info to go on my first recce.
Unsure of how rough the area would be and how risky it would be to drive around by myself in the middle of the night with a load of expensive kit, I teamed up with fellow wildlife photographer and AP contributor, Luke Massey. Both from the big city and unafraid of a little nocturnal adventure, we headed out into the night on the hunt for our first truly urban deer. Luke the driver and me the spotter, it wasn't long before we got lucky with our first small group of fallow does and fawns hanging about in a little shady copse at the end of a residential street. Excited that we'd found them, even if they were too hidden to photograph, we decided to explore the area further to try and find a group that were perhaps a bit more out in the open. It wasn't long before we struck gold and found a fully grown fallow buck, feeding on a patch of grass beside a bus stop at the side of a main road. We drove past as quietly as we could and got out of the car to see if we could approach him. We were downwind, which was good, but as we crept towards him, he quickly got spooked and trotted off down the middle of the road, between the parked cars. I had wrongly assumed that these deer, being comfortable in an urban environment, would be approachable and ok with people, perhaps like the deer in Richmond park. In fact, they were the polar opposite as flighty as if they were in the middle of Dartmoor.
After this and a few further encounters with other just as flighty fallow, I realised that even though these deer might be comfortable enough to be out on the city streets after dark, they were by no means habituated or confiding. So with just a few blurry images of the backend of a deer disappearing into the distance so far, I realised that getting the pictures I wanted was going to require a little more effort and perhaps a different approach.
After a further recce and a first attempt at a shoot to work out the best way of coping with the low light, I started to work out the routes that the deer were using to come out of the woods and into the city streets and learn their habits. I decided that a night here and there wasn't going to cut it, so I bit the bullet and booked myself into a roadside travel tavern and went nocturnal for a week.
Every night at about midnight, I'd drive to the area and locate the main groups of deer, then I'd position myself where I thought they would move to next. I'd park up and angle my car so that I could rest my lens on a bean bag through the window. Using a car as a hide worked perfectly, as to them, I just looked like another parked car. Getting myself in position first allowed me to compose the shot I wanted, manually set the focus and white balance and do some test exposures to make sure that if and when they did appear, I was ready to capture the moment.
Anticipating their behaviour, rather than reacting to it, was definitely the way to go. Sometimes I'd wait for an hour or more for nothing, but increasingly, I'd get it right, and the deer would walk into frame and I started to get the images I wanted.
At first, my images were perhaps a little too grainy in the shadows, so I started to experiment with longer exposures so I could reduce my ISO value. My 70-200mm was always wide open at f2.8 to maximise the amount of light reaching the sensor and I found that shooting at around ISO 500-640, with exposures of 1-3 seconds was giving me the best results. The beauty of photographing deer is that they often stop stock-still to look and listen for danger - often the sound of the camera shutter would be enough to get their attention and they'd look in my direction for long enough for me to fire off a few frames, before they'd start to feed or move again, when they would be blurred by the long exposures. Once I had my technique down, it was just a matter of luck, but sometimes if you're in the right place at the right time it can all come together like when a fully grown fallow buck walks out in front of your lens and stands in front of a bus stop!"
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Called "the cake whisperer" by Gourmet, KAREN TACK is a cooking teacher and food stylist. Her work can be seen on the covers of Gourmet, Bon Appétit, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, Woman's Day, Martha Stewart Living, Parents, Real Simple, Nick Jr., and many others.
Fellow creator ALAN RICHARDSON has photographed dozens of best-selling cookbooks, and his work appears in many leading food and women's magazines. He is the coauthor of The Breath of a Wok, which won two coveted awards from the International Association of Culinary Professionals.


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There is a great diversity in range of how architecture is practiced. What principles and values, such as aesthetic or social ones, underpin these different practices? In the field of urban planning, theorists including Henry Mayhew, Lewis Mumford, Herbert Gans, and Jane Jacobs, have integrated moral principles into urban planning, such as the aim to foster inclusive and equitable societies. This panel assembles women who practice architecture to discuss what values they hold dear, and how these principles, if at all, frame their approach to design, implementation and practice.
Emerging from discussions about the inclusion of women in design professions, this panel builds upon related dialogues. In March 2013, Women in Design launched a Petition to the Pritzker Architecture Prize to recognize Denise Scott Brown for her role in the 1991 Prize. The Missing 32% Project is an initiative that investigates why there is a leaky pipeline for women in architecture professions. In 2014, Julia Morgan became the first woman to receive the AIA Gold Medal posthumously, honoring her prolific practice that spanned several decades during the first half of the 20th Century. This panel was conceived by Caroline James and Jaya Kader, and advised by Denise Scott Brown.
Louise Braverman, FAIA, Founding Principal, Louise Braverman Architect, New York, NY
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Fruit has been grown at Fiveways Fruit Farm since the 1930's when David Mead, the father of the present growers Julian and Alistair planted apple trees. Apples were the only fruit grown for many years until the 1970's when 3 acres of strawberries were planted as a Pick Your Own crop close to the farm buildings.
Soft fruit production increased in the 1980's and 90's assisted by an expansion in protected cropping under tunnels. All soft fruit is now grown under polythene. In the last 15 years the farm has diversified further into cherries, plums and asparagus.
Fiveways Fruit Farm is a member of the Red Tractor Assured Produce Scheme. In this scheme all stages of food production are independently inspected to the Red Tractor standard. This provides reassurance that the food we grow and sell is traceable, safe to eat and is produced responsibly.
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In an effort to allow loved ones to continue in their preferred living situation, Crawford Home Improvements provides many modifications and construction solutions to accommodate Aging in Place. One of the greatest threats to older ones is the risk of injury by falling. Aging in Place considerations help to alleviate such concerns, as well as many others related to injury, accessibility, and security. We would be happy to discuss such solutions with you, so that you may provide yourself or your loved ones with the most secure and pleasant living conditions as they successfully age in place.


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Not totally related to your search Michael, but along the same lines.
I am looking for my fathers family particually his Sister
My Father Peter Ward's mother Dora May Atkin, nee Bradley died giving birth to him in Dec 1938 and he was adopted soon after. His Father was Stanley Arthur Atkin and I believe they lived in Long Avenue, Tang Hall lane, York.
Margaret will be probably be in her late 60s early 70s
now, but Ive no information about any marrages.
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Adults 50 years and older, suffering from insomnia.
Outpatient study designed to test a new investigational medication in adults 50 years and older with insomnia. Compensation is $1450. To qualify, you must be 50 years and older. Length of study: 4-6 weeks Overnight visits: 5 Total number of outpatient visits: 6 For more information,
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A double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled, 30 night polysomnographic study of an investigational medication in adults 18 and older with primary insomnia. To qualify, you must be: 18 years and older Length of study: 6 weeks Overnight visits: 10 Total number of outpatient visits: 1 For more information,
Multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, active-reference, parallel-group, polysomnography dose-response study to assess the efficacy and safety of ACT-541468 in adult subjects with insomnia disorder.
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The study aims to understand the effectiveness of a six-week course of light exposure on cognitive functioning, mood, activity, and sleep in people that have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or "concussion." The entire study lasts 13 weeks with only 4 visits to Banner UMC and includes six ...
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of Suvorexant for Insomnia in Parkinson Disease.
The purpose of this study is to see if the study drug, suvorexant, is safe and effective in treating symptoms of insomnia in people with Parkinson's Disease. It is anticipated that a total of 20 subjects, 30 to 80 years of age, with Parkinson's Disease and symptoms of insomnia will ...
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DREAM: A Double-blind, CrossoveR, placebo-controlled Study to compare the Effects of Nighttime Administration of suvorexant in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis fatigue and insomnia
This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of suvorexant in multiple sclerosis patients. Enrolled subjects will receive 2 weeks of treatment during treatment period 1 with either suvorexant or matching placebo (1:1). After treatment period 1, subjects will undergo a washout period of 1 week then 2 weeks ...
The purpose of this research study is to examine the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication for adult subjects 65 and older that have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.
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Drawn from a wide range of warlike peoples throughout the provinces, especially on the fringes of the empire, auxiliaries were generally not citizens of the Roman empire. The cavalry of the auxilia provided a powerful fighting arm; organized, disciplined and well trained, it was adept at performing both skirmish and shock action. This book details the many roles of the Roman auxiliary cavalryman, including reconnaissance, communication and policing duties, as well as in battle. Motivation for enlisting, conditions of service and experience of battle are all explored, and colour illustrations support the text.
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6 essentials for taking the helm as CEO of your career
Whether you aspire to your organization's executive suite or you just want to focus on the work you excel at and love, try these steps for burnishing your brand and fulfilling your potential.
Perhaps you aspire to the corner office, or you want to develop leadership skills that will help advance your career. You can begin to learn what it takes to be CEO by becoming CEO of your own career.
As CEO, here are six responsibilities you must oversee as you lead the enterprise (the business of advancing your career).
1. Focus on your brand.
Yes, you have a brand, whether you realize it or not. To manage your brand, consider the following questions:
- What is it that you could do better than anyone else on the planet? (That's borrowed and paraphrased from Jim Collins' book "Good to Great.")
- What is your purpose?
- What are you values?
- What gift do you provide to your colleagues? (That is, how do you help them achieve their goals?)
As CEO, you will want to understand these elements of your brand and focus your look, your message and your actions to reinforce them.
2. Determine your goals.
Good CEOs don't operate with a vague set of goals hoping for opportunity to knock. They know that the right opportunities are more likely to appear when you're pursuing defined goals.
To explore your goals, complete this statement: "It would be great if (what)…"
Then ask, "What else would be great?"
Try to generate 10 to 20 potential goal statements. Think big. Then for each statement ask, "Why would that be great?"
In reviewing your answers, you'll see all your aspirations and the reasons why you want to achieve them. Pick the three to five most-compelling statements as your primary goals; then, determine what success looks like and how you will measure your progress.
3. Recruit a board of directors.
Whom will hold you accountable for achieving your goals? Who might help you solve problems and open doors? Who will provide needed encouragement?
Your board of directors might include a spouse, significant other or family members. It might be made up of industry experts and professionals from other fields. You might enlist a mentor or group of colleagues.
Meet with your board regularly to report progress, celebrate successes and work to overcome new obstacles that might have appeared since you last met.
4. Develop your strategies.
Take a look at your primary goals and ask, "What's stopping me from achieving these things?" Now answer this question in the form of a question. For example, if your ability to reach a goal depends on your presentation skills and you are a frightened presenter, ask, "How can I become a better presenter?"
Then ask that same question in as many ways as possible: "How can I learn how to present?" "How can I get practice presenting?" "How can I get over my fear of presenting?" etc.
As you generate these problem queries, ideas for solving them begin to bubble up. Pick the most important statements to address, and consider them your strategies for achieving each goal. Then generate the ideas to solve those problem queries.
5. Hold yourself accountable.
Take all your ideas and assign a near-term, midterm or long-term date for each. Share this action plan with your board of directors so they can support your progress.
6. Keep your eyes on the prize.
As CEO, you must focus on changing conditions, as they could affect your long-term goals. Work with your board of directors to adapt short-term tactics to overcome new challenges and take advantage of new opportunities as they come.
As the CEO of your own career, you will gain invaluable leadership experience. Along the way, you will become more proactive in your personal advancement.
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Dialogue 1
A: I'm realy fed up with Harry! He's the biggest airhead I've ever met. He always makes careless mistakes, and he's a pain to work with.
B: You souldn't be so negative. You'll always have some co-workers that are harder to work with than others. But if you are negative and start name-calling in the office, it will make a bad working enviroment for everybody.
A: You only say that because you don't have to work with him. The people in your department seem to capable and nice to be around. Take Mary for example. She's smart and enthusiastic. I've never anyone as cheery as she is.
B: Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Even Larry. He might be a pain to be around, but he's also very good at staying in budget on projects. Mary, on the other hand, spends our project money like there's no tomorrow. Also, she's never willing to stay a little later at the office. She always leave at 5:00 pm sharp.
A: Isn't there anyone in the office that is a perfect co-worker? What about Bob? Everybody loves Bob. Even though he's fresh out the college and still a bit green, he is a great co-worker.
B: You are right. He's a hard worker, easy to get along with, honest, and he never steals the credit on projects. The only thing he's lacking in is experience.
A: Maybe that's why he's so nice!
Dialogue 2
A: Do you get along with your co-workers?
B: I get along pretty well with most of them. It seems there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, though. Like Margaret. I don't know why management hasn't fired her yet. She's a terrible gossip.
A: Do you think management should fire someone just because they grossip?
B: It's not only that she gossip, but she also tries to start problems among other employees by spreading rumors and telling lies about her co-workers. She's not trustworthy, and in my opinion, I think she's nuts.
A: So how do you develop good relationships in the office?
B: I think one of the important things is just to be considerate of your co-workers' feelings and needs. If you are aware of other people and do your part to make a good working enviroment, you should be able to ge along wiht most of the people you work with.
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We have been fooled about a million times on the return of Tiger Woods to the game of golf. This time though he has confirmed to mainstream media: "I will be playing in the Safeway Open next week in Napa, CA.
Tiger woods has been absent from golf for about a year now, with his last performance at the Wyndham Championship in August 2015 looking something more like an amateur tour, hitting easy shots around the green fat and pulling/pushing shots off the tee.
Now though, other professionals on tour that have been watching tiger practice, are telling us that he is hitting everything pure and true. "He looks like the Tiger we knew years ago, and that is scary."
Woods has blamed his troubles on the course with injuries, though those close to the golfer say that it was more of a lifestyle and mental issue more than anything.
Woods told reporters last month: "My rehabilitation is to the point where I'm comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do, whether I can play depends on my continued progress and recovery. My hope is to have my game ready to go. … It could be a fun fall."
Either way, we are very happy to get one of the best golfers of all time back in the game, and so are the networks, as with Tiger playing, their advertising rates and attendance goes through the roof. Something golf needs right now, after a steady decline over the last few years.
Nike is probably also very happy campers with the announcement, after they confirmed just a bit ago that they will no longer be a manufacture of golf equipment, but focus on apparel only from now on.
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Instructional game titles are an integral part of childhood much more so with the new age development of 'learn when you play'. Instructional toys are predominantly classified primarily based on the kind, layout and the distinct age team they are targeted at.
The selections of instructional toys and mastering game titles are on the other hand mind boggling. With the ever developing development and popularity of instructional game titles just about just about every retail outlet you go to is typically crammed with this kind of toys and game titles.
Before zooming on the suitable instructional game titles for your little types, it is important to make the shopping 'age' specific. If your kid is a newborn then a sport ideal for a 3 year outdated is going to be of little or no use as the infant will hardly be capable to engage in with them.
It is hence important to choose toys that are age specific.
Instructional toys for infants:
They are developed to nurture the creative imagination in infants. This is absolutely a single of the greatest means to make your little a single discover and have exciting at the identical time. From a pretty youthful age babies react to color hence toys like creating blocks, cushions and engage in mats in lively colors are very good solutions. Playhouses, resourceful engage in, musical toys and delicate cushion blocks make resourceful instructional toys for your little a single.
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Toys and game titles do have a positive outcome on a developing mind. Understanding game titles are primarily important in the early stages of a kid's advancement. Decide on proper education toys and present your little a single, the reward of mastering with playthings.


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In the days of old sailors were warned 'there be dragons' on their maps to signify dangerous areas. Just about every culture has had it's own form of dragons.
Dragons are not depicted as serpent-like by accident, as humans we have an innate and instinctual fear of snakes. Dragons are intentionally there to scare us.. to prevent us from going further. Popular culture pushes this terror through shows like Game of Thrones, Smaug the golden, or Deathwing.
Things are no different now. Instead of warning 'there be dragons' they proclaim.. it must be 'above the fold'. The Dread Fold, where your content supposedly goes off to die, never to be heard from again. For years now primarily advertisers have convinced us to stay on shore, to never venture beyond the "Dread Fold". They have done such a great job doing so, that many wouldn't dare challenge the beast. They have shown us charts, graphs, numbers all confirming that nothing comes back from the fold, and as long as there is never anything beyond the fold to go to they will be correct.
Like a siren 'All that you desire is right here … there is no reason to challenge the fold." So we don't. We stay with our feet safely on Terra Firma.
This self-fulfilling prophecy doesn't really hold up to any real evaluation. The biggest proof that the Dread Fold is no more than a figment of our imaginations who's time has long since passed? The rise of mobile devices, and responsive design. Regardless of tablet or smartphone, browsing on either device not only requires scrolling below the fold, it is a given and yet users are adopting and browsing mobile devices faster than any prior technology.
People were not used to scrolling in the mid-nineties. A few things have changed since then. This is what a cell phone looked like when people started saying 'above the fold' on monitors.
In March of 2014, ChartBeat a data analytics provider, released data from over 2 billion visits. Their findings? 66% of user attention on a normal media page is spent below the fold.
Following basic design principles and providing quality content can keep your visitors interested enough to scroll endlessly as long as they are engaged. Though, this sort of analysis forces us to ask ourselves a question we may not want the answer to...
"Are our users not scrolling because we just aren't giving them a reason to?" It's easier to shout "There be dragons!" and turn away.
At the end of the day, that is really the essence of the "Dread Fold". Content, good content is hard to create. It doesn't just materialize. We see the numbers, the articles ... 'users don't scroll' ... and that gives us the opening.. it was going to be a long arduous journey, and we really didn't want to fight with a dragon, so lets just stay right here on the shore. Safe and sound 'above the fold'
There are plenty of options for slaying the dread fold. Some more common options that have repeatedly shown to be successful include placing a poll, or photos toward the bottom of a page. While these may not fit your particular business needs the key part to focus on, they both encourage user engagement. Including engaging content below the "Dread Fold" helps guide your users safely through the page while keeping them interested. The goal of any site, regardless of business objectives is to engage the user, without overwhelming them.


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Family Law Coaching and Unbundled Legal Services
What does it Cost?
$250 per workshop
Who is this for?
Self-represented individuals who need assistance with how to prepare and obtain evidence, present evidence, obtain witnesses, obtain documents from the opposing party or 3rd parties, prepare opening/closing statements, direct/cross examination of witnesses, respond to discovery, and overall trial/hearing preparation.
What is included?
You will receive a two-hour, 1 on 1, training session with an Attorney who will teach you what to say and do in court for your case. We have workshops for the following issues:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Legitimation/Paternity
- Modification of Child Support
- Pursuing/Defending Contempt Action
- Opening/Closing Statements and Direct/Cross Examination of Witness
- Obtaining Evidence for Trial/Responding to Discovery
- Trial/Hearing Preparation
How will this help you?
You will be better prepared to represent yourself in court.
(monthly subscription)
What does it Cost?
$500.00 per month
Who is this for?
Self-represented individuals who need ongoing case analysis and feedback.
What is included?
Review and overview of key issues and documents in your case. Unlimited telephone communication to discuss case strategy, negotiation techniques, creating or responding to legal arguments, and overview of the family law process. Telephone calls are limited to 1 per day for 30 minutes. Two 1-hour hands on, in person coaching sessions per month.
How will this help you?
You will strengthen your case with the information provided. You will understand the strengths and weaknesses of both sides and develop strategies to overcome the weaknesses in your case. You will learn how to prepare for Court. You will determine settlement options.
* Does not include document preparation. However, we will provide free legal forms when available.
What does it Cost?
$75 for initial consultation plus the cost of the document(s) to be created. Contact the office directly for a Price Quote.
Who is this for?
Self-represented individuals who need professional and precise documents prepared by an Attorney to be submitted to the Court or the Opposing side.
What does this include?
You will receive the requested document(s) prepared by an Attorney, specifically tailored to the facts of your case. Upon completion the document(s), it will be ready to be filed or presented to the opposing party. We will provide step-by-step instructions on how the document(s) should be filed or distributed.
(monthly subscription)
What does it Cost?
$400 for the first month
$350 for subsequent months
Who is this for?
Self-represented individuals who need someone to answers questions and provide ongoing coaching and strategy throughout the life of the family law matter.
What does this include?
You will receive unlimited email access to an experienced family law Attorney. Upon receipt of your email, you will receive a response within 24 hours. You will receive information, strategy recommendations and coaching on how to negotiate or present your case in court.
*Does not include document review
What does it Cost?
$75 for initial consultation +$25 per 30-minute telephone call.
Who is this for?
Self-represented individuals who may have questions about specific issues in their case.
What is included?
Telephone communication to discuss case strategy, negotiation techniques, creating or responding to legal arguments, and overview of the family law process.
How will this help you?
You will understand the law and your rights. You will learn about the family court or mediation process. You will be better prepared for Court.
* Does not include document review.
What does it Cost?
Who is this for?
Any individual seeking to obtain legal advice for a family law matter.
What is included?
Comprehensive overview of the legal issues in your case. Brief assessment of the strength and weaknesses in your case based upon the information available. The Attorney will assist in devising a strategy to move the case forward.
How will this help you?
You will have a basic understanding of the law as applied to the specific facts of your case. You will have a general understanding of the process and what needs to be completed to move the case toward finality.
Full Scale Legal Representation
How It Works:
When your case is opened, an advance deposit (called a retainer) is obtained before any work is started on the case. This retainer is held in a regulated trust account carefully administered by the firm. As the attorney/paralegal performs work on your case, the time is tracked and then an invoice is prepared, typically on a monthly basis. Shortly thereafter, the earned fees are transferred from the trust account into the firm's operating account as it is then "earned."
Work performed on your case is tracked in tenths of an hour, or 6 minute increments. Billable time includes things like telephone calls and communications by electronic mail, drafting and reviewing documents, travel time, appearances at meetings and hearings, and legal research.
We require that you, depending on your case, maintain a retainer account balance of $1500.00 on a monthly basis. Therefore, for example, if $500.00 is billed on your account in the month of August, in September you will receive a bill for $500 to replenish your retainer back to $1500.00. This ensures that you always have funds in your retainer account for the work that must be completed on your behalf.
Unearned retainer account funds are refunded at the conclusion of your case.


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seximal is objectively the best way to represent numbers and I WILL fight you on this
seximal is a positional notation numbering system that uses base six. it's a lot like decimal, only better in basically every way.
I'm jan Misali. the jan part is an honorific, pronounced kinda like "yon". you might know me as "about the most superficial commentator on con-langues since the idiotic B. Gilson", and I'd like to show you why I like seximal, why I think it would be neat if more people used it, and maybe even what a world where everyone used seximal would look like. we'll see.
all numbers on this website are in base six unless otherwise specified. for example, the number written <14> is what we call "ten". for more information on the exact meanings of the numbers used, check out the nomenclature page.


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We're all on some sort of journey, aren't we? Check back here
periodically to find out more about G. Elizabeth Kretchmer's journeys
through the literary world and through life.
Why Whales Breach, Why We Write
I had the pleasure of visiting the Big Island of Hawaii recently and watching whales from aboard a ship piloted by Captain Bob. When one of the humpbacks launched its 40-ton body out of the water, the inevitable question arose of why whales breach.
"To clean their skin of parasites," Captain Bob said. "That's the most common answer, anyway. But some think they just do it to entertain us." And, someone else on the boat added, breaching can be a way the whales communicate with one another.
During the ensuing conversation, my mind drifted off to pondering the timeless question of why writers write. There are as many answers to that question as there are writers, but the simple answer, I think, would be that writers want to entertain, educate, and/or explore.
When I first sat down to write The Damnable Legacy of A Minister's Wife, I thought I was writing to entertain my readers. Woman has regrets. Woman goes on quest and faces adversity. Woman conquers all. But as I wrote, I decided that such an approach wouldn't be fair to my characters, my readers, or myself. It simply wasn't true to life. And it was far too superficial.
I started over again, this time delving deeper into research than I'd ever initially anticipated. I'll write later, and in more detail, about my approach to the research behind this book, but what I learned in the course of writing this novel was that there was so much I didn't know. Some of the topics I researched include attachment and adoption, mixed ethnicity relationships, climbing Denali, and various takes on the afterlife. The more I learned, the more I realized that, unintentionally, I was communicating information to others, and while education wasn't a primary goal, it motivated me to keep going, to think that someone might learn from something I'd written.
But more than anything else, I discovered along the way that I was really writing to explore. Every time a character said or did something, I had to dig into their psyches to understand how they were feeling. I had to understand what prompted them to say or do whatever it was they did. Sure, these were characters in my head, but as many writers can tell you, they didn't necessarily feel like they were part of me, in the same way that we sometimes wake up and wonder why a certain person appeared in a dream during the night. (Last night I dreamed about Muhammed Ali.) Writing about other people, whether fictional or real, forces me to explore and study human behavior far more than I would even if I were to embark on a study of Freud or Jung. It also forces me to look into myself, where problems and flaws and internal obstacles abound. It forces me to look at myself on the outside – how I relate to my external world, and what I do for others, and what bugs me. In undertaking this exploration, I can find healing. I can shake at least some of the parasites from my life.
So now that I think of it, I guess, there isn't really that much difference between writers writing and whales breaching. Whether for entertainment, education, or therapeutic value, writing and breaching are both an act of breaking through the surface, an act of exposing ourselves – and our vulnerabilities – to the world.
"Or maybe," Captain Bob said, "the whales just breach for fun."


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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 is very closely related to the existing FH5 model, with most specifications being identical. The FH7's body has been redesigned, though, accomodating a larger 3.0-inch LCD panel that now includes a touch screen overlay, allowing it to double as an input device. Although the LCD's diagonal has increased by a third of an inch, resolution is unchanged. As you'd expect, the larger panel draws more power, and so brings an 8% (20 shot) reduction in battery life to CIPA testing standards.
Beyond this, there are relatively few changes. Notably, the FH7 no longer has a two-step aperture, although we don't know the step size / quantity available. The built-in memory on offer has also been increased by some 14MB, to 84MB total.
More details can be found in our Panasonic FH7 preview.
The Compact LUMIX FH7 Digital Camera Features Creative Modes, Enabled by a Touch-Screen, to Give Portraits a New Look With Makeup and Retouching
SECAUCUS, NJ (May 12, 2011) – Panasonic today announces the new 16.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH7, which features an incredibly slim and stylish design, making this new digital camera easy to carry – and with intuitive touch-controls, it's also easy to use. While the LUMIX FH7 is a stylish standout, it does not compromise on performance, featuring a retractable high-quality 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens with an impressive 4x optical zoom and High Definition video capabilities that record in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 24 fps, producing clear and vivid images.
The LUMIX FH7 features a 3-inch Smart Touch Screen allowing users to enable Touch Auto Focus (AF), Touch Zoom, Touch Shutter and Intelligent Scene Selector simply by touching the screen. All menu setting options are now available with touch control. In playback mode users can drag the image across the screen with their finger to browse the collection of photos, as if it were a page in a book. Additionally, the LUMIX FH7 features three modes that let users get creative by manually (with the touch of a finger) editing their photos on the digital camera. These modes include:
Beauty Retouch – allows users to retouch faces
Esthetic – creates effects on faces such as clearing skin texture and whitening teeth
Makeup – gives color options such as foundation, eye-shadow or coloring for the lips and cheeks
"Panasonic continues to offer consumers choice in the digital camera they use and with LUMIX, we want to ensure there are stylish, compact options that still maintain Panasonic's high standards of image quality, both in still photos and HD videos," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With the new FH7, we're confident that this small and attractive digital camera will produce photos and videos that users are proud to share, and with new seamless uploading features, they can do so easily to sites, such as Facebook and YouTube."
The Panasonic LUMIX FH7 features the LUMIX Image Uploader, which instantly share images via Facebook© and video via YouTube™ when the digital camera is connected to a computer or the SD Memory Card is inserted – and the easy on-screen instructions are followed.
Panasonic's popular iA mode, a suite of technologies that engage automatically – with no setting changes needed by the user – makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos. With a dedicated iA button for easy access, the following features can be quickly engaged:
MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) – Reduces blurry photos due to hand-shake
Intelligent ISO Control – Reduces blur when the subject is moving
Face Detection – Ensures registered faces are captured in focus with appropriate exposure and digitally corrects unwanted red eyes
Intelligent Scene Selector – Selects the best option from: Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Sunset
Intelligent Exposure – Optimizes the exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helps ensure that gradation and details are reproduced beautifully
The Panasonic LUMIX FH7 encompasses Panasonic's Venus Engine VI image processor, which helps to power Intelligent Resolution technology. With Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation – are automatically detected and the LUMIX FH7 performs optimum processing to each, resulting in naturally clear images. Furthermore, thanks to Intelligent Resolution technology, Panasonic's Intelligent Zoom extends the LUMIX FH7's zoom to a 5x equivalent. The multitasking Venus Engine VI also supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is incredibly quick, at approximately 0.006 second and its quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.
Other features of the Panasonic LUMIX FH7 include:
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH7 will be available in black. Pricing and availability will be announced 30 days prior to shipping date. For more information, please visit www.panasonic.com/lumix.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
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Big C Full Moon Hike
Social Event | August 26 | 9-10 p.m. | International House
Berkeley International Office(BIO))
Event registration has been closed due to reaching maximum capacity! Thank you for your interest, and please check out some of our other BIO Bear Meetups happening this month!
We will meet in front of the International House at 9 PM. Bring comfy hiking shoes, water, and a flashlight. This event may be canceled due to weather, so please keep an eye on the Facebook event page for updates.


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Sometimes life takes us places we never expected to go. And in those places,
God writes a story we never dreamed would be ours." Renee Swope
The Highlands Adult Christian Formation Team invites you to come be a part of sacred community and holy conversation this summer as we offer a unique SHORT-TERM, STORY-SHARING SERIES on Sunday mornings, July 15 - August 12, from 9:30 until 10:15 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Each Sunday we will have a different person offering a personal story or stories out of their own faith and life experience. Each story will illustrate in some way the intersection of individual lives with God's goodness and grace, and how that intersection has shaped or equipped that disciple of Christ for living and loving. There will also be opportunities for you to reflect on your own stories, but without any pressure to share them unless you'd like to do so. This relaxed series would be great to invite friends and neighbors to experience with you, whatever their faith background. Please help us get the good word out!
August 12 Speaker: Danny Jones


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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has denied accusations the SAS is under-equipped for battle.
Last week an SAS soldier told a court martial at Papakura Military Camp he spent US$15,000 on his own kit while serving in Afghanistan.
"Being a young up-and-coming soldier and mad keen on gear and getting amongst it, I was on the internet daily buying stuff," he said.
"For myself and for my guys, it makes me safer in the combat environment."
The 29-year-old soldier, who cannot be named, was convicted of stealing military equipment and was found guilty of unlawful possession of "thunder flashes" - small explosives used to simulate battle noise - and had previously admitted disobeying orders by keeping a privately-owned gun in his barracks.
He was acquitted on charges of stealing a pistol holder and unlawful possession of live ammunition.
Judge Christopher Hodson, who presided over the court martial, fined the soldier $4700 but said he would not be dismissed from the Defence Force.
The soldier said he bought his own charging handles for his rifles because they were due for upgrade and the current handles were unsafe for ambidextrous shooters. He did not want to wait for official gear to be issued, he said.
The soldier also said he got some items, including JPoint weapon sights, from the US Army surplus bins in Afghanistan.
An Army storeman who worked with the soldier's squadron in Afghanistan, confirmed New Zealanders would help themselves to discarded equipment at the US Air Force base.
"Us Kiwis being kind of poor we used to go there and sign for stuff.
"There was a helicopter there at one stage that I saw that if you could fly it out and sign for it, it was yours. You could get anything you wanted there."
Labour defence spokesman Phil Goff told Radio New Zealand today it was incumbent for the Government to give soldiers the best and most necessary equipment needed to protect themselves.
"The fact that these soldiers had to go out and buy their own equipment suggests that the Government wasn't providing them what they actually needed."
However, Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman said the SAS had the best equipment in the world. "We have given them everything they need to do the job."
SAS soldiers buying their own equipment had been a long-standing practice, he said.
"The guys are always going to go out and buy whatever's available online because they're top professional soldiers, they're real enthusiasts, but there's nothing wrong with the world-class gear they get [from the army], there's no question about it.
"It's a bit like sportsmen; they want very personalised gear. Now we can't give out 30 pairs of different boots across the defence force, but what we do issue is the very best."
A Defence Force spokeswoman said Judge Hodson's decision did not mean the soldier couldn't be stood down from the SAS, and that would be a decision for his unit to make.


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Other expenses: home: household expenses: expenses that are deductible
Section 336 ITEPA 2003
The guidance on this page applies for 2006/07 onwards. For 2005/06 and earlier years it was HMRC practice to include council tax, and rent, in the expenses qualifying for relief. For detailed guidance on the approach to be adopted for 2005/06 and earlier years, see SE32810 onwards.
This guidance only applies where an employee's home is a workplace, see EIM32760.
It is a condition for relief under Section 336 ITEPA 2003 that the expenses must be incurred "wholly and exclusively" "in the performance of" the employee's duties, see EIM31660. In practice that means that relief can only be allowed for
- the additional unit costs of gas and electricity consumed while a room is being used for work
- the metered cost of water used "in the performance of the duties" (if any). As regards water rates, see EIM32820
- the unit costs of business telephone calls (including "dial up" internet access).
It may be difficult for employees to calculate the exact amount of the allowable additional costs that they have incurred as a result of working at home. For ease of administration, from 6 April 2012 you may accept that employees who satisfy the conditions for relief (see EIM32760) are entitled to a deduction of £4, or £18 per month for monthly paid employees, (exclusive of the cost of business telephone calls) for each week that they are required to work at home, without having to justify that figure. Employees who wish to deduct more than £4 per week/£18 per month will be expected to keep records and to be able to show how their figure has been calculated.
For 2006-07 and 2007-08 the guideline rate was £2 per week.
For 2008-09 to 2011-12 the guideline rate was £3 per week.
This is similar to our approach to Section 316A ITEPA 2003 under which employers can make tax- and NIC-free expenses payments to employees who work at home under "homeworking arrangements". See Tax Bulletin 68 (December 2003) and EIM01472 onwards. The interaction between the deduction and the exemption is explained at EIM32825.


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About Us
The company started manufacturing its own sunbeds in 1986. These were hired out to customers in their own homes. A showroom was established shortly afterwards and we commenced selling sunbeds to both private individuals and other companies who marketed them. We also took the opportunity to supply other people who wanted to set up sunbed hire companies – some as far away as Berkshire. The current owner started work for Scantech in 1996 as a sub contractor, engaged to help with the daily deliveries and manufacturing and servicing requirements. The original Scantech founder decided to retire in 2007 and, having worked with the company for over 10 years, the subcontractor took the opportunity to purchase the company.
In 2009 we were asked to repair a commercial sunbed for someone and this side of the business has expanded rapidly. Today, while home hire is still at the core of the company, we now undertake installations, repairs and servicing of commercial sunbeds for a number of clients around the country, including companies like Fitness First.


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I love Pinterest.
And not just because I find so many fabulous new ideas,
but because sometimes I stumble across ideas I already knew about but just forgot.
This is one of them.
Chalk Paint
Equal parts of cornstarch and water, with food coloring (or liquid water colors) added.
I am out of red food coloring, so my colors are pretty boring...
But take it outside, give the kiddos some paint brushes,
and you can enjoy quite a bit of quiet time while they are busy painting away!
I kind of wish I would have had some bigger paint brushes on hand,
but they were happy with what they had.
And yes. You may find that this paint is fun for fingers and toes too!
**PS? Make sure all food coloring is safely tucked away before assuming your children are quietly having fun. Otherwise you may be shocked to discover that your 2 year old was having fun...but in a way that dyed his skin green enough that he could be cast in Wicked as Elphaba's son. Just sayin'. **


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Supporting you with the 3D design, calculations, drawings, prototype fabrication, finding the best suppliers, managing the fabrication and quality control.
From integrated systems to hydraulic mechanisms, we have experience in solving problems using all kinds of technologies.
The best way to check that your design complies all the requirements is to create a prototype. We are prototyping experts using state of the art techniques of digital fabrication.
We can help you through all the path to market, from your idea to the final product, from conceptual designs to the QC and management of the fabrication either short or long manufacturing series.
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SSM core expertise is the agile design and fabrication of prototypes involving mechanics, electronics and software, finding solutions within time and cost requirements to meet the specifications.