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Tim Johnson, '82, has been working on a story for almost a decade. But it's a tale that has technically been in the making for over a century.
"The impressions that Native Americans left on twentieth-century music—including blues, jazz, and rock and roll—have been under the radar for too long," said Johnson, who, with guitarist Stevie Salas, produced the 2017 documentary RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World.
Johnson, an indigenous educator and seasoned museum executive, served as the associate director for museum programs at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C., from 2006 to 2015. Among the many exhibits developed during his tenure, Johnson initiated and directed Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture, which inspired an award-winning documentary about the untold contributions of American Indians to popular music.
"My exhibit assessment group was seeking concepts for exhibitions—we were searching for something that would showcase indigenous influences on American and world culture," he said. During their collaboration to enhance the museum's Contemporary Native Music Program, Johnson and Salas were inspired by Brian Wright-McLeod's Encyclopedia of Native Music (University of Arizona Press, 2005).
"The book chronicles more than a century of Native music and musicians across numerous genres," Johnson said. "When we explored what could come out of Brian's work, we realized there was a deep and powerful story. Several of these indigenous musicians had not only achieved success in the music industry, but were also influential in helping to shape the sounds of contemporary music."
The exhibition was on display at NMAI facilities from 2010 to 2011 in D.C. and from 2011 to 2012 in New York City. It highlighted nearly a century of indigenous musical history, brought to life with objects like a patchwork leather coat worn by Jimi Hendrix, Link Wray's Danelectro Longhorn guitar, and a double-platinum album featuring drummer Randy Castillo.
"We didn't want the story to die with the exhibit," Johnson said. "Stevie and I knew we needed to find a way to make this message permanent," which is how they solidified their vision for the 96-minute film that debuted at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
"I think RUMBLE can now be used as an educational tool to showcase this untold history of American music," he said.
The film features music from such Native icons as Delta blues musician Charley Patton, jazz singer Mildred Bailey, guitarists Link Wray and Jimi Hendrix, and the group Redbone. Artists interviewed for RUMBLE include Martin Scorsese, Quincy Jones, Buddy Guy, Tony Bennett, Robert Trujillo of Metallica, Iggy Pop, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and Slash of Guns N' Roses.
RUMBLE's title was inspired by Wray's 1958 instrumental of the same name. The song pioneered the use of "power chords" and techniques of distortion and feedback, which were largely absent in early '50s rock and roll.
"Our work has helped tell the story of a profound and missing chapter in the history of North American and worldwide popular music," Johnson said. "It has showcased the underlying contributions from these Native artists and their widespread influence."
RUMBLE won all three categories for feature documentaries at the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards: Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.
Johnson—who grew up in North Tonawanda and whose father is Mohawk—lives with his wife on Six Nations of the Grand River near Brantford, Ontario. He's retired from the Smithsonian, but remains active on a variety of arts and education projects. He is a senior adviser to Plenty Canada, an indigenous nonprofit that supports sustainable development, and serves on the Board of Trustees for Niagara-on-the-Lake's Shaw Festival.
"My career objective for nearly 40 years has been to educate the public about the American Indian experience," he said. "It's very rare to uncover a story that has been there all along, but no one has ever connected the dots. This is an American story and a human story."


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The business is now focused on developing its range of therapeutics from both its plasma-derived and small-molecule platform.

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Daddy and I have often said that we are of an age now, where if we need something or want something we tend to go out and get it. This is why when my Mother In Law asked for some suggestions of gifts to get me, all I could think of was Socks!
Admittedly I do really like socks.
So. I clicked the link and was told;
I skipped over the first part and saw the end. I was really excited.
A Slim Laptop.
I actually do need a new laptop. My last laptop, that I won when I won my category in the MADS 2010 has been on it's last legs for at least a year and well, I've been reluctant to buy one because laptops are so darn expensive!
This was all the spurring on Daddy needed however, and he quickly picked a laptop out at a reasonable price and told me if I was so worried about it being too expensive that it could be my something I want and my something I need gift if I felt so inclined.
I do feel so inclined.
Now, I just need to work out about this fat check that Santa is giving me. I mean I know I'm overweight, but seriously Santa?
You're going to call me out on my weight?
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
What's on your Christmas List this year?


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"Fiat money is backed by men with guns; Bitcoin is not. So why should this thing have any value?"--Uber statist economist Paul Krugman.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Primarily because I write way too much: this is Delaware Libertarian post #2,001
Delaware Libertarian has now been around since November 2007, and when I started this blog not only did I not have any idea how to embed html links, I had no idea if anybody would ever read it. (There are a few people who persistently remind me that they see no good reason to read it now.)
But thanks to the first and second Brian, to Tyler, and (occasionally) to mat marshall, we've hung in there and done our part to generate debate in the blogosphere.
For anniverary's sake, here's the first post (in late November 2007) that I felt really proud of: Eating an Atheist Turkey.
It is, ironically, still relevant eighteen months later, as proponents of SB 27 keep trying to outlaw both gay marriage and civil unions, while the Prop 8 mess in California shows the continuing ignorant strength of certain types of religion in public life.
Besides: I doubt mat has ever read this one, and I think he needs to see an empassioned defense of the rights, intellectual contributions, and civil liberties of atheists by a professed theist (me).
Here's the other early post that I hope somebody would remember, from January 2008: Dana's Child. The interaction over Dana Garrett's son and my daughter was the first time the two of us really connected as human beings, and we established a lasting (even if occasionally prickly) friendship between a libertarian and a progressive that has led to many good discussions and lots more agreement that either of us ever expected.
I won't engage in any more looking back: there are plenty of items on everybody's plate that require looking forward.
And since the government on all levels still too often refuses to discuss the tough questions or the difficult decisions, I guess bloggers will continue to jump pell-mell into the void.
Thanks to everybody for reading along so far. Hope you decide to keep hanging around.
8 comments:
- Delaware Watch said...
I for one am glad that DE Libertarian is around. Delaware needs its voice--its cautionary messages about the sometimes excessive use of governmental power.
I also celebrate the differences I sometimes have with the writers of DE Libertarian. It keeps me sharp, just as it says in the Bible: "Iron sharpens iron; so a friend sharpens the countenance of his friend."
You should be proud of your accomplishments with your blog. It has become a major voice in the DE blogoshere.
- March 24, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- Tyler Nixon said...
...a space odyssey...
Steve is responsible for about 1972 of those posts, by the way, and about 99% of the in-depth academic analyses you see here.
I agree with Dana 100%.
- March 24, 2009 at 1:53 PM
- pandora said...
- March 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- tom said...
It looks like #1932 to me (at least if the numbers next to the years in the blog archive are to be believed)
still, quite an impressive number.
- March 24, 2009 at 2:09 PM
One of the best blogs out there.
Coincidentally, we just hit #3000 today at IPR.
- March 24, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Great blog, I read it everyday.
- March 24, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Congratulations! and keep up the good work.
DELB is surely one of the best written blogs...I read you quite often.
I post under 'anon' cause I can't figure out how to post under my name.
- March 24, 2009 at 10:32 PM
- Hube said...
Best. Blog. In. The. First. State. Period.
- March 25, 2009 at 7:47 AM


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During the Autumn festival each year the Steiner children take part in activities that test their courage, resolve and patience. It is a time when the children are told stories of courage and bravery. They are encouraged to be brave themselves and take with them into the colder months ahead the fortitude they gain from this.
In more primitive times hunting and gathering were tests of courage and required finely tuned skills of accuracy and marksmanship, along with patience and courage. Children have a natural instinct to develop these ancient skills.
With this craft project they will be able to make themselves a simple catapult which can then be used safely using paper balls to practice their marksmanship and accuracy. They will be able to have fun and invent different games to play with their home-made catapult.
You will need:
32 popsticks
A rubber band
A milk carton top
Step 1:
This is how to tape sticks together. Lay out your tape with the sticky side up then place two sticks end to end right on it. Just press the sticks down firmly on the tape, don't wrap it up yet. Place a third stick on top of these two sticks, right in the middle. Now you can wrap the tape around all three. Do at least two revolutions of the tape. Make three of these which will form your first triangle.
Step 2:
Make the three lengths into a triangle shape and tape together. Make sure you keep your popsticks on narrow edge not flat whilst you tape them together. Do this process two more times so you have three triangles.
Step 3
Now hold two of the triangles together side by side and tape them only on one side. Lay the remaining triangle down on the table and splitting the legs on the two you taped together slide them right over the one on the table. Tape all the shapes together and your triangles will form a stand.
Step 4:
To build the arm of the catapult. Lay three popsticks end to end. Then lay four more on top of them and a further three on top again. You now have a pile of three. Now tape them. Then trim of the two ends that are sticking out. Tape your bottle top to the arm about one inch from the end to leave room to press the arm down. Tape if firmly so it is nice and strong
Step 5:
Wrap one end of the rubber band around the catapult arm just under the cup and tape it firmly in place.
Step 6:
Using a couple of pieces of tape connect the other end of the catapult arm to the place where the three triangles meet. This is a bit tricky to do but try and secure firmly. It must be able to move freely.
Lastly wrap the other end of the rubber band around the top of the catapult and tape it firmly in place. And you should now be ready to use your home-made catapult. Good luck.
If you would like to share your ideas, thoughts or visions for what a Roaring Autumn might mean for you, we would love to hear from you.
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I did a painting in gimp that was app. 1500 x 2400 and when finished saved. It was saved as a thumbnail and now I can't get the thumb nail to open in gimp in original size. It opens at 100% and is 1" X 1". I am using windows 7 on a Dell computer and the software or program is Gimp 2.8 Help, I don't want to paint this again. Lee
As it was saved as a thumbnail I don't think gimp will be able to bring it back to what was on the screen. Effectively the original file was thumbnail size unless you also saved a larger copy as well. If you expanded the thumbnail it would look awful.
Whatever, might as well stick around and see what others think.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks
Thanks, I am not very computer literate and just operating the gimp enough to use it is a miracle. I can see this site could be very useful so thanks to all for quick reply. I am a 57 year old elementary school teacher and this is past my learning curve. Lee
It might be a good idea to practice save some quick drawings, just to see if you can get them to save at the required size (or at least not thumbnail). It won't help this time but it might help you losing your work some other time.
Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks
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Although there are many styles of yoga, the differences are usually about emphasis, such as focusing on strict alignment of the body, coordination of breath and movement, holding the postures, or the flow from one posture to another. All of the styles share a common lineage. In fact, the founder of three styles – Astanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga were all students of Krishnamacharya, a famous teacher at the Yoga Institute at the Mysore Palace in India. Two other styles; Integral and Sivananda were created by disciples of the famous guru Sivananda. No style is better than another; it's simply a matter of personal preference. More important than style is student teacher relationship.
Physical benefits
- Improved posture
- Pulse & respiratory rate decreases
- Better sleep
- Blood pressure decreases
- Increased energy levels
- Cardiovascular efficiency increases
- Greater flexibility, strength & stamina
- Respiratory efficiency increases
- Better balance
- Cholesterol decreases
- Stronger immune systems
- Cleaning & regulating all of the body's systems
Mental benefits
- Calm & clarity
- Increased awareness of body and movement
- Greater confidence and generally more positive
- Counter depression and anxiety
- Sense of inner well-being
- Improved concentration
Do not push yourself to do anything that feels dangerous or wrong. Tell your teacher before the class if you are pregnant or have an injury or any serious medical condition.


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Fleury to the Penguins?
According to Larry Brooks (New York Daily News writer), New York Rangers' star Theo Fleury could be shipped to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Darius Kaspuritus and a 2003 2nd round draft pick before the NHL trade deadline. Fleury, said he is unhappy playing in Broadway and wants out. Many other teams such as the Kings, Blues, Coyotes, Senators, and even his former team, the Calgary Flames are showing interest in the troubled star. Rangers GM, Glen Sather could not be reached for comment.
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One name and one name only – Adele. But there are 24 other chart takeaways as well!
1) Adele spends her seventh week at #1. 25 is unstoppable…but we've already said that since week one.
2) Justin Bieber finally dethroned Adele on the Billboard Hot 100, but no such luck on the BB200. Purpose remains the second-most impactful album of the week behind 25.
3) Not much "Stress" on the part of Twenty One Pilots; Blurryface spends another week at #3.
4) Rachel Platten didn't score huge numbers with Wildfire, but hard to knock at #5 bow for a relatively unknown artist in the dead of January.
5) Bryson Tiller sees TRAPSOUL rise to #9, a new high for the Kentucky rapper/singer.
6) Chris Brown drops out of the top 10 this week as Royalty slips from #8 to #12 in its third week on the charts.
7) After 52 weeks on the chart, Meghan Trainor finds herself rising from #19 to #15. Title debuted at #1 when it debuted a year ago.
8) Okay, we said that 24 of the other takeaways weren't about Adele, but isn't it amazing her diamond-certified 21 improves from #22 to #18 in its 255th week on the charts?
9) Passion's Salvation's Tide is Rising debuts quietly at #19.
10) Ellie Goulding sees her Delirium rise 10 spots from #33 to #23 in its ninth charting week. Delirium debuted at #3 back in November 2015.
11) Elle King's Love Stuff improves six spots from #38 to #32 in week number 37.
12) Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly has seen all sorts of chart extremes. This week, its 43rd on the charts, Lamar's masterpiece improves seven spots from #46 to #39.
13) Troye Sivan's Blue Neighbourhood slips from #37 to #43 in its fifth week on the charts.
14) Duran Duran's Paper Gods reenters the charts at #45, marking only its fifth charting week.
15) Joe Jonas' new band DNCE move up the charts with EP Swaay, improving from #92 to #51. This is only the fourth week that Swaay has been on the Billboard 200 and the rise is likely attributable to the popularity of single "Cake By The Ocean."
16) Andy Grammer's Magazines Or Novels rises from #67 to #55, a 12-spot increase. Magazines Or Novels peaked at #19.
17) 5 Seconds of Summer's Sounds Good Feels Good drops 20 spots from #41 to #61 after 11 weeks on the charts. Sounds Good Feels Good debuted at #1, besting Carrie Underwood's Storyteller.
18) Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats sees its self-titled album improve 21 spots from #87 to #66. The set spends its 20th week on the Billboard 200, initially debuting at #17.
19) James Bay's stock is rising. Chaos And The Calm rises 24 spots from #93 to #69 in its 42nd week on the charts. Not many albums that debut at #15 can attest to having chart longevity.
20) Another dip for Logic as The Incredible True Story slips from #59 to #73 in week eight.
21) Logic is certainly doing better than Rick Ross though. Black Market is by far Ross' weakest selling album. Though it improves from #76 to #74, sitting 74th in only the fifth charting week is NOT GOOD.
22) Jason Derulo sees Everything Is 4 improve from #100 to #81 in its 25th week. Hmm, has to be that 'hot' single "Get Ugly."
23) Pusha T's King Push slips 26 spots from #72 to #98. Yeah, doesn't look like he's putting too many "Numbers on the Board."
24) Boosie BadAzz's In My Feelings. (Goin' Thru It) debuts modestly at #105.
25) Brett Eldredge's Illinois rises from #186 to #164 in its 12th week on the charts.


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S: Dean and Jeanne Van Vleet July 11, 2010
FC: Our 40th Anniversary
1: Dean Jay Van Vleet and Jeanne Marie Wood were married on July 11, 1970. During their 40 years of marriage they have been through a lot together. They have raised 4 children and welcomed 9 grandchildren. They have been through difficult times, including a house fire and the death of a grandson. Overall, the happy times have outweighed the sad. This book is a collection of memories of their life together.
2: ~ Love ~ True love stories never have endings. ~Richard Bach | Possibly the first photo taken of Dean and Jeanne together, Easter 1969. They met at Jeanne's parents' bar. Dean's Dad told Jeanne she could have one of his sons. She said she would choose the oldest, so he called Dean to come meet her.
3: An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow. | This photo was taken on a cruise in 2002
4: Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts for eternity. | The Wedding July 11, 1970
5: .....To have and to hold from this day forward.....
9: The family picture and the picture below left were taken in 1981
12: We have changed over the years, but the sparkle in your eyes is as bright as ever, and my love for you is even stronger.
14: Side by side, year by year...
15: Knowing you will be with me in all my tomorrows, makes my today so wonderful.
17: It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do ..... it's who you have beside you.
20: We are living happily ever after...
21: Together is the best place to be!
22: Knowing you will be with me in all my tomorrows, makes my today so wonderful. | love
27: "The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one's relationship has a growing depth, beauty, and joy as the years increase. This inner progressiveness of love between two human beings is a most marvelous thing; it cannot be found by looking for it or by passionately wishing for it. It is a sort of divine accident, and the most wonderful of all things in life."
29: There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.
32: Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts for eternity.
34: Grandchildren | clockwise from top: Ella, Anna, Grace, Sarah, Ethan, Michael
35: Mason | Spencer | Rhys | Braden


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Baylor's Pre-Veterinary Medicine program is for students planning on pursuing a professional veterinary degree. Graduates should have the majority of their science prerequisites completed by the semester they choose to apply to professional Veterinary School. Deadlines are on the veterinary schools' individual websites and may vary from one year to the next. Students should determine any specific course requirements and recommendations of the professional schools. This can affect which application should be completed. Required prerequisites include many biology, chemistry and physics courses.
Alpha Epsilon Delta is a student-led organization for students interested in Pre-Health Care programs. AED offers opportunities for intellectual and professional development. It provides a forum for students with common interests. It also extends a program of service to benefit both the Waco and the Baylor communities.
Baylor offers several Living-Learning Centers which are housing opportunities designed to place students of common interests together. The Science & Health Living-Learning Center is a residential option that's available for pre-health students. Students are able to collaborate with each other, science faculty and medical researchers.
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India and Mauritius have agreed to push forward their negotiations for a long pending revision of Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty (DTAT)...
India and Mauritius have agreed to push forward their negotiations for a long pending revision of Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty (DTAT), asserting that their objective is to prevent the "abuse" of the convention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Sir Anerood Jugnauth expressed this resolve during their talks here last night even as India offered USD 500 million concessional line of credit to this key island nation for key infrastructure projects.
Negotiations to amend the bilateral tax treaty have been hanging fire for a long time amid India's apprehensions that it is being misused to route unaccounted money and evade taxes.
The two countries also signed five agreements, including one on developing ocean economy, after talks between Modi and Sir Anerood on the first day of his two-day visit to Mauritius on the second leg of this three-nation tour that will also take him to Sri Lanka tomorrow.
On other key bilateral economic issues, Modi said the two countries should resume their discussions on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
In his response, Jugnauth said the Preferential Trade Agreement signed in August 2006 to further enhance market access should be reviewed and that the two countries have agreed on the way forward.
Addressing a joint news conference with Modi, Jugnauth said he had raised with the Indian Prime Minister issues related to the Mauritius-India Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).
"We appreciate that already India postponed the consideration of the GAAR until 2017. However, we have stressed on the initiatives taken by Mauritius to build substance within our offshore jurisdiction. I have requested PM Modi to give his full support on the DTAA as it is of prime importance for our global business sector," he said.
Modi in his response said the two sides agreed to continue negotiations for a revised treaty based on shared objectives to prevent the "abuse" of the convention.
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Ceratosaurus, a predator, meets Brachiosaurus, a giant sauropod The dinosaurs were reptiles that had legs held upright beneath their bodies, rather than sprawling. They walked on either two legs or all fours. Most kinds had long tails, clawed hands and feet. Many had scaly skins, but some had a covering of feathers. Ranging from about the size of a duck to 75-tonne giants, the dinosaurs inhabited land environments on all continents—including Antarctica—during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, 250–66 million years ago, together known as the Mesozoic Era. Dinosaurs were divided into two major groups: saurischians ("lizard-hipped") and ornithischians ("bird-hipped").
Komodo dragon, a modern reptile
Dinosaurs stood and walked on straight legs, which were directly beneath their bodies. No other reptiles had straight, upright legs like this. Most reptiles have legs at the sides of their bodies. Modern lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, walk with a sprawling gait: they bend down at the knees.
Thecodont, a dinosaur-like reptile (left) and Compsognathus, a dinosaur (right)Prehistoric reptiles called thecodonts had partly bent legs, "half-way" between an ordinary reptile and a dinosaur. Thecodonts lived before the dinosaurs. Perhaps some of them changed, or evolved, into the first dinosaurs. Crocodiles can also run in a partly-upright way. By contrast, the dinosaurs had an erect posture. The bone structure of a dinosaur's limbs was more like that of a mammal's. It allowed dinosaurs, such as Compsognathus, to walk and run more efficiently—even to sprint on their back legs only.
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More than 300 types (called genera by scientists) of dinosaur have been identified from studies of fossils.
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In 2005 I was in Alaska bored to tears in a small town called Ketchikan, now don't get me wrong, nice place, just not a lot to do. I found myself sat in a suitably sized audience watching a lumberjack competition. Now as an Englishmen we don't see 'lumberjack' as a profession on many resumes however. Four of the best lumberjacks in the world and several gruelling events to watch them compete in. Now these guys where athletes in their own right and reminded me of the physiques we commonly see on the strongman or highland games circuit. One event of note saw them presented with one of the most rigid, tightly knit living structures nature had ever given us, the tree. These guys promptly managed to split a HUGE section of tree in seconds. The interesting point was that in removing a section of the tree the load distribution changed on what was a formative upright structure and lo and behold the one remaining strong point on the tree split and broke allowing the tree to fall away from an apprehensive audience. I will draw several points from this is a) the tree was only as strong as its weakest part b) the strong part broke! c) the lumberjack created a point in which forward flexion and the falling of the tree was only one way.
When we hear people talk about 'core' training firstly ask a hundred 'fitness' trainers what it is and expect 100 varied answers. All too many times do I see people 'peel' a squat out of the hole (bottom point) by loading their lumbar spine and collapsing into forward flexion (the same can be said about deadlifting)
We have several ways to counter this and strangely enough squatting on a fitball isn't one of them.
- Balance your midsection.
The fact of the matter is that a belt creates pressure against your abdominal wall as you descend into a squat. The reason that so many people with back problems wear 'back supports' (the same principle as a lifting belt) is that it supports the weak part of the structure, the abs (the section a lumberjack would chop away). Much like a tree in a weakened state the strong point overloads and given sufficient stress breaks causing either a damaged structure or quite simply you nosedive with the bar on your back.
Think logically. Everything on the body needs a supporting structure, lifters regularly fail on bench because the back can't stabilize the weight. The same occurs with the squat and dead lift. The difference with the dead lift however the body can overcompensate due to the fact the bar is e anterior loaded and you pull rather than push it. Physiologically the lifter ends up in an inverted J, the head drops, the pelvis tucks under, hip flexors shorten and the glutes switch off transferring the load away from the hamstrings and transfers straight into the lower back.
Rectifying this issue again needs a little logical thinking. Training the abs isn't enough and the majority of ab exercises call for the back to be flat and the body to be forward flexed. This calls for us to do as much work in extension. Much like the tendency for people to do more leg extensions than leg curls or flexions the same thing is true.
Working your midsection with exercises that put you into loaded extension and flexion in the same movement is a good approach but sometimes requires a little ingenuity.
2. Use equipment…….or just eat immense amounts….or both!
I hear so many athletes concerned about weight and how they 'lose' strength if their weight comes down……ok, just to clarify….fat will not and cannot make you stronger!! Force is mass x acceleration. If the bar slows down you will NOT lift it. Put a 20kg weighted vest on and squat in it…..does it make you stronger? It will certainly make you slower. Giant redwood is stronger than an elm tree….not because its fatter………..Clear?
The mechanics of the squat however tends to favour anything that would prevent forward flexion. One of the jobs the straps on a powerlifting suit does it to pull your torso upright as you descend. The same can be said of a large stomach as when coming out of the bottom of a squat you simply cannot forward flex! Does this then therefore become 'equipped' lifting? Falls very much under the same argument as laser eye surgery no?
3. Think out of the box.
As human beings we do almost everything in forward flexion. basic principle of overload tells us that over time the back will get overused and stronger on a daily basis. The notion that following a back 'issue' we should resort to strengthening it further is foolish and re-iterates my point above. This more often than not exacerbates the problem and is the consequence of bad advice. As strength athletes are, much like most other sportsmen and women we like to stay in our own little bubble and never look out of the confines of our own sport for inspiration and knowledge. One discipline that I will never hear uttered from a powerlifters mouth is Pilates. Pilates of all things addresses this issue somewhat by teaching it's participants to shut off the dominant muscles around the midsection and activating all of the weaker underused and underlying muscles. In order to achieve this muscular adaptation under any sort of load we must first learn to achieve it with our own bodyweight. The 'core' stability of a gymnast or dancer is phenomenal but put a loaded bar on them it's a different story. The potential however is huge as the neural sequencing and balance of the musculature is already ingrained.
4. Overhead Squat
Quite simply overhead squatting addresses all of the reasons anyone would forward flex in a squat. Look at some of the numbers Olympic lifters post on what is their 'assistance' lifts, back squats and dead lifts and they commonly outdo their powerlifting counterparts, the fact is they just don't compete in powerlifting to post the official numbers.


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In the not so distant past, thoughts of the Democratic convention conjured up images of ungodly long and boring speeches from bloated old windbags, ridiculous party platforms, even more absurd nominees, and what must have been the unconstitutional preemption of Bonanza and other television classics during prime time.
All three networks were guilty, but as far as can be determined, the CEOs of CBS, ABC, and NBC have never really paid the full price for wiping out shows like I Love Lucy for a fortnight every four years.
Things have changed a lot since the "Golden" years of Democratic conventions.
In 2008, the Democrat Party stands for killing babies, coddling baby killers, surrender at all costs as the cornerstone of national defense and homeland security, a "tax `till they drop" revenue policy, no illegal alien let behind strategy for immigration, and the common tire gauge instead of additional refineries, more drilling, and nuclear power when it comes to achieving energy independence!
However, when it comes to issues like feces, urine, and jails, Democrats are the same as they have always been. Which is to say incorrigible dim wits!
That reality has prompted the great city of Denver to take a number of bold steps in advance of the Democrat convention next week.
First up was the issue of poo and pee. These lovely subjects were behind a new law that prohibits people from carrying certain items if they intend to use them for nefarious purposes.
The law was crafted with the Democratic National Convention specifically in mind and was adopted unanimously by the City Council.
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Once poo and pee have been attended to, there is still the insane liberal obsession with protests and protest marches to contend with.
Most liberals will protest anything, except a ceremony which features the torching of the American flag, or which celebrates the burning of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney in effigy.
Liberal protestmania, and the tendency to engage in unruly and violent behavior while under the influence thereof, has lead Denver to convert an old warehouse into a secret jail, again just in time for the DNC convention.
Critics call this sensational idea, "Gitmo on the Platte," but reasonable folk in city management are not backing down, and the secret jail will be ready to receive it`s liberal nut cases on schedule next week.
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Republican Brian Mast and Democrat Randy Perkins, battling it out in one of the most competitive and important congressional races in the country, are both highlighting points made during Monday's debate in Palm Beach Gardens.
Mast, a former U.S. Army bomb technician who lost both legs in Afghanistan, jumped on Perkins' comment that he would "print more money for our seniors" in an effort to portray Perkins as fiscally reckless.
"Clearly, Randy Perkins is unprepared to serve in Congress," Mast says in a news release highlighting their debate exchange.
Perkins, a wealthy businessman, latched onto Mast donations he said came from lobbyists for All Aboard Florida, a passenger rail project that would connect Miami to Orlando.
Both Perkins and Mast have opposed the project, as do many residents in Martin County, which is part of District 18.
"Why would All Aboard Florida's backers back Brian Mast?" Perkins asked in a news release. "I think we know the answer."


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TypingAid – Auto Complete Text Utility For Windows
TypingAid might sound like a tool which help beginners learn how to type, but actually it is a portable auto-completion tool which help writers/bloggers/copywriters/authors/developers increase productivity and reduce RSI(Repetitive strain injury).
It is an intelligent tool with excellent learning and prediction capabilities for both beginners and professionals alike. With this tool you will be able to complete sentences faster and increase productivity.
So how does it work? Before you run the app, enter the words and phrases you frequently type or lengthy technical terms you need to work with and save them as wordlist.txt file under the same folder as the program file. Just enter one term or word per line in the wordlist.txt file. This text file is pre-filled(sample text) and is placed in the same directory as the program.
Once you are done with wordlist.txt text file, save it and launch the TypingAid.exe executable file. The program will assist you while sitting in the system tray. You will be shown suggestions according to what you have entered in the wordlist.txt file.
Which text editors does it work with? All text editors, including Notepad++, Notepad 2, MS Office Word, Sticky Notes, etc. In layman's term, it will work in any place that requires text as input(see screenshots below). When you are shown a suggestion, hit the desired number to select it.
It can also help developers and network administrators as well. The developer can fill wordlist.txt with code snippets he/she frequently use and the network administrator can fill wordlist.txt with computer names, network paths, etc.
You can also add the text to wordlist.txt file with a shortcut key, first select the text and then hit Ctrl+Shift+C. Doing this will automatically add the text to the wordlist.txt and restart the TypingAid tool.
Download TypingAid
This small utility is developed using AutoHotkey and works on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003/2008, and Windows 7.


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To get noticed by a hiring manager, you need a cover letter that is packed with industry-specific advice and speaks directly to your target employer's needs. The cover letter is your first chance to showcase how you are the best person for the job and often determines whether the hiring manager will even read your resume. Get started on a powerful, effective cover letter today by consulting our free tech cover letter templates. Use the free samples and accompanying tips to understand how to build and submit this critical document.
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The focus of your cover letter should always be how you can use your expertise to benefit the employer, and the core of that is built directly on what the job positing says they want to see in job seekers. For instance, if they want someone extensively skilled in Java with strong knowledge of SQL/MySQL who works easily with other developers and testers, and all of that fits you, be sure your cover letter states that so a hiring manager will spot you as a top candidate right away.It is great if your cover letter is fairly short. It should not exceed a page. Employers are happy to see streamlined, to-the-point documents that make it easier for them to pick out your key points. Be sure every statement concentrates on relevant expertise or abilities that can benefit the employer; Don't focus on what you want them to do for you.The first paragraph is especially important for setting a strong and positive tone. Confidently state who you are, the job you want, and why you are certain that you would be an asset in the role. Follow up by comparing your background to the needs in the middle of the cover letter, and add a personal touch with additional skills or knowledge you know will be valuable in the role. End on the same confident note you began with by restating why you are right for the job.
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Sweetie (1989 film)
Sweetie is a 1989 Australian drama film directed by Jane Campion, and starring Genevieve Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, and Jon Darling. Co-written by Campion and Gerard Lee, the film documents the contentious relationship between a twenty-something year old, her family, and her emotionally unstable sister. It was Jane Campion's first feature film. It was entered into the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.[1]
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|Directed by
|Jane Campion
|Produced by
|John Maynard
|Written by
|Jane Campion
Gerard Lee
|Music by
|Martin Armiger
|Sally Bongers
|Edited by
|Veronika Jenet
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Avenue Pictures Productions
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The film focuses on Kay's relationships with her boyfriend Louis, her parents and her emotionally unhealthy sister, Sweetie. Kay is quiet and superstitious, loving Louis because of the words of a fortune teller and experiencing deep foreboding towards a tree he attempted to plant in their yard. Sweetie, from Kay's perspective, is selfish in her severe mental illness. Kay's father chooses to ignore most of the erratic, childish behavior (though she has been hospitalized before) because he loves her as a little girl. Throughout, there are flashbacks of Sweetie dancing, singing and performing small, circus-like tricks with his assistance; he wants the family to remain close and dislikes when Kay acts enraged with Sweetie. The mother admits he indulges her. Louis, however, has found some freedom from his increasingly disconnected relationship with Kay because Sweetie lives uninhibited, with vigor and emotion (though extreme). Throughout, Sweetie's physically destructive nature (ruining Kay's clothes, breaking furniture) reflects the inner disruption she has caused her family. After a series of circular fights (variable rage and delusions, her family's forgiveness, proceeded by her sweetness and fun persona), she finally overextends the limit, stripping off her clothes, painting her body black and bouncing in her childhood tree house. Though her family begs her to come down, she refuses, continuing teasing, tormenting and shaking the fort until it falls from the tree, injuring her mother and killing Sweetie. The family appears resolved, no longer scattered. They no longer feel manipulated and agitated by her presence. However, the best of Sweetie's personality persists, as Kay and her parents maintain an image of her in her most accurate form, that of a little girl.
- Geneviève Lemon - Dawn aka Sweetie
- Karen Colston - Kay
- Tom Lycos - Louis
- Jon Darling - Gordon
- Dorothy Barry - Flo
- Michael Lake - Bob
- Andre Pataczek - Clayton
- Jean Hadgraft - Mrs. Schneller
- Paul Livingston - Teddy Schneller
- Louise Fox - Cheryl
- Ann Merchant - Paula
- Robyn Frank - Ruth (as Robin Frank)
- Bronwyn Morgan - Sue
- Sean Fennell - Boy clerk
- Sean Callinan - Simboo
Campion wanted to make a low budget contemporary feature. She came up with the character and she and Gerard Lee started writing in February 1987 and finished in May.[2] The film was shot in Sydney.
Release and receptionEdit
In Australian Film, 1978-1994, it is described as "a ghastly parody of the tyranny of family life".[3]
The DVD version, released by the Criterion Collection includes three of Campion's earlier short films.
Film-maker Carol Morley cites Sweetie as her favourite film on Radio 4's The Film Programme (25 October 2018). She views Campion as her greatest influence. Campion is a surprise guest on the programme and says that Phillip French of The Observer found the film "disgusting" and adds that "an Italian guy" interviewed and asked why she had had to make a film that was "so dirty".
Box officeEdit
Sweetie grossed $337,680 at the box office in Australia.[4]
See alsoEdit
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Sweetie". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
- ^ Philippa Hawker, "Jane Campion", Cinema Papers, May 1989 p29-30
- ^ Murray, Scott (editor), Australian Film, 1978-1994, Oxford, 1995. ISBN 0-19-553777-7
- ^ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" (PDF). Film Victoria. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2011.
External linksEdit
- Sweetie on IMDb
- Sweetie at AllMovie
- Sweetie at Rotten Tomatoes
- Sweetie at Oz Movies
- Sweetie: Jane Campion's Experiment an essay by Dana Polan at the Criterion Collection
- Sweetie at the National Film and Sound Archive


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School floating in the Sky by Kikuma Watanabe is a school in the village of Shangkhaburi, Thailand, located near the border of Myanmar, that aims to help alleviate poverty.
School floating in the Sky by Kikuma Watanabe is a school in the village of Shangkhaburi, Thailand, located near the border of Myanmar, that aims to help alleviate poverty.
Two Thai design studios THINKK run by Decha Archjananun and Ploypan Theerachai and Studio248 founded by Jakkapun Charinrattana have joined their creative forces to develop a new series of furniture and the outcome of this collaboration, a four-piece collection of beautifully simple, everyday designs will be presented at Ventura Lambrate during this year's Salone del Mobile fair. Comprising a chair, a multifunctional, adjustable closet, a crane-inspired table lamp and sculptural stackable vase, the entire collection has been developed in ash wood, bar the 'Merging Top' vase whose design is composed from ash wood, marble and ceramic. (more…)
The Thai manufacturer Ango is known for its amorphous lamps mostly made of natural materials such as rattan or silk. With their new pieces both designed by the Britsh Angus Hutcheson they realised some delicate and graceful lampshades made of very fine woven steel wire.
The candle holder is made of gold-plated steel wire.
In February the five young Norwegian architects of TYIN unveiled this fantastic extension of an orphanage in Thailand.
TYIN tegnestue is a non-profit organization working humanitarian through architecture. The projects are financed by more than 60 Norwegian companies, as well as private contributions.
In the fall of 2008 TYIN travelled to Noh Bo, a small village on the Thai-Burmese border. The majority of the inhabitants are Karen refugees, many of them children. These were the people we wanted to work for.
A few months prior we came in touch with Ole Jørgen Edna from Levanger, Norway. Edna started his orphanage in Noh Bo in 2006, and was now in need of more dormitories. From sheltering 24 children, the orphanage would grow to house almost 50. The Soe Ker Tie project was finished in February 2009.
The main driving force behind the project was to somehow recreate what these children would have experienced in a more normal situation. We wanted every child to have their own private space, a home to live in and a neighbourhood where they could interact and play. These six sleeping units are our answer to this.
Because of their appearances the buildings were named Soe Ker Tie Hias by the workers; The Butterfly Houses. The bamboo weaving technique used on the side and back facades is the same used in local houses and crafts. Most of the bamboo is harvested within a few kilometers of the site. The special roof shape of the Soe Ker Tie Houses enables an effective, natural ventilation, at the same time as it collects the rain water. This renders the areas around the buildings more useful during the rainy season, and gives the possibility of collecting the water in drier periods.


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Get your small firms broadband voucher "here"Broadband, btgroup, Business, London, Ofcom, Scheme, Vouchers
Thank you to Ian Grant for blogging on the Small Firms Broadband Voucher scheme. It is a very clever concept and it is also very sensible to, for once, do a small scale pilot first. I note...
BIS funded small firms security awareness seminars: London event on 13th Septemberlack of promotionGreenwich, London, Seminar
I am extremely rude abut awareness events which do not give guidance on what to actually do as a result of becoming aware. This series is more...
The internet comes of age and enters the "real world" with a rapid Twitter Troll arrestBalkanization, Caroline, Criado-Perez, GCHQ, HMRC, ICANN, Internet, Nominet, SARS, Troll, twitter
The agreement of Twitter to streamline its routines for reporting abuse for fear of a
Concerned about broadband? Suggest your local councillors ask for a copy of Maria Miller's letterBDUK, Boradband, btgroup, Inca, local government, rural, Subsidy
I am delighted to see that Jennifer Scott obtained a copy of
Minister issues guidance to local authorities to release broadband mapsArqiva, BDUK, btgroup, Business, Comptroller, EE, Inca, OFT, publicsector, Sky, Vodafone
I was delighted to read that Maria Miller has written to local authorities telling them they should reveal which areas are in line for upgrade and disregard advice that...
What is Amazon's objective? It does not appear to profit from wiping out offline traders?Amazon, Amazon.com, anti-trust, cartel, growth, Morgan, Recession, VAT
The article today in the Register on Amazon's "profit eating" strategy raises interesting questions, Why should government's or shareholders, around the world, tolerate a business that wipes out those paying local sales...
Why can't small firms adjacent to the Silicon Roundabout get BT Infinity?btinfinity, Ethernet, fttc, Leased line, Shoreditch, Smithfield
I has just approved a comment to my "How Rural is Smithfield?" blog entry from a small firm in
HMRC Real Time Information pilot meets the "Real" World. Is Nominet about to do the same?Domain name, Nominet, Universal Credit
I have just been looking at press cover for the report of the HMRC Real Time Information pilot, on whose success current plans for the introduction of
OFT Call for information on the supply of ICT to the public sectorBusiness, Cabinet office, government, ICT, OFT, Procurement, Public sector
I regularly hear complaints that public sector procurement is dominated by a cartel of a dozen or players advised by teams of consultants...
The transformation of scrutiny: what was really different about the PAC hearing todayCalifornia, formation, Policy, scrutiny, Washington
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Top 3 Photo Gifts for Grandparents
By Megan Galko
My grandmother recently had a milestone birthday and I wanted to get her something small to celebrate the day and let her know how much we care. If you knew my grandmother however, you would know that she isn't very easy to shop for. She is a very practical woman who lives in a small apartment and she doesn't like a lot of clutter.Read More
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Photo Gifts are Great All Year Round
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Our family is spread across the United States so giving the gift of a portrait is perfect way for family to feel they see the growth of our kids. Kids change so quickly, especially when they were babies, I went to the studio every 3 months for updated potraits.Read More
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Origin: A hormone produced by the pineal gland, which is located at the base of the brain.
Dosage: Capsules or tablets; 1 mg to 5 mg at bedtime for insomnia, for no longer than two weeks.
Claims: Aids sleep and treats jet lag.
What we know: A potent antioxidant, melatonin regulates sleep/wake cycles. It appears to treat insomnia and sleep disturbances related to conditions like fibromyalgia and depression. Aspirin and other NSAIDs can decrease melatonin levels.
Studies: A systematic review of studies shows no evidence that melatonin effectively treats sleep disorders or is useful for altered sleep patterns, such as from shift work or jet lag. However, there is evidence that it is safe with short-term use. Another review of studies showed that melatonin reduced the onset of sleep by four minutes and increased the duration of sleep by nearly 13 minutes; another showed that people taking melatonin slept almost 30 minutes longer than people taking placebo.
Higher doses or long-term usage require doctor supervision. Certain medications interact with it, including NSAIDs, beta-blockers, antidepressants, diuretics and vitamin B-12 supplements. Do not take melatonin with alcohol or caffeine, and do not use if you have an autoimmune disease or if you have depression, kidney disease, epilepsy, heart disease or leukemia.
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You know you're a toddler's mom when you have to wash your hands (and arms) before going to the bathroom at a restaurant.
80 likes to clutch my arm with her crumby, sticky hands to get my attention so I can get her more food.
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text: It is located across the monument to the trumpet player, in the building of the former elementary school. It was opened to visitors in 2010. The Trumpet Museum is dedicated to the history of the Trumpet Festival in Guca. The permanent exhibition on the first floor of the museum consists of instruments of trumpet masters who won the Guca Trumpet Festival. The author of the museum exhibition is Snezana Asanin, ethnologist from Cacak. The ground floor part of the museum is used as gallery space.


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Treaties Signed in Wyoming Mark 150 Years in 2018: Honoring the Spirit by Commemorating the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie
April 16, 2018—Wyoming—The Tribal Nations of the Northern Great Plains and the Fort Laramie National Historic Site are coming together to honor a significant time in Wyoming and U.S. history at the 150th anniversary of the signing of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie to be held at Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Fort Laramie, Wyoming. The opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., while opening weekend activities will continue through May 1. A full schedule is available here.
"An appropriate treaty commemoration is important to the Native American nations of the Northern Great Plains and to the National Park Service here in Fort Laramie," said Tom Baker, superintendent for Fort Laramie National Historic Site. "Throughout the weekend, various bands will be sharing their unique cultural traditions—showing how "We are still here!"—and sharing the significant history of their people, their culture and their traditions. It's been an honor for me to work with the tribal nations on this anniversary and to have the opportunity to truly understand the significance of what this means not only for past and present generations, but for future generations."
The 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie was a significant event in history and took seven months to complete (April 29 – November 6, 1868) and impacted nearly every indigenous person and community across the United States. For the 150th anniversary commemoration, many Northern Plains Tribes—including the Northern Arapaho, Northern Cheyenne, bands of the Lakota and Dakota Sioux and the Crow Nation—will meet with local, state and federal representatives to commemorate this monumental anniversary. The public is invited to attend this opening program, as well as participate in commemorative events throughout the spring, summer and fall, before the commemoration concludes on November 6, 2018, 150 years after Red Cloud—the Chief of the Oglala Lakota—signed the treaty.
Earlier this year, the Wyoming Legislature passed a joint resolution to commemorate the sesquicentennial and honor the spirit of the area's rich past and its First Nations, while also recognizing the value and respect of the historical and modern contributions of American Indian people.
"The Treaty of Fort Laramie is an integral part of not only Wyoming's history, but the history of our nation as a whole as it impacted nearly every indigenous person and community across the United States," said Diane Shober, executive director for the Wyoming Office of Tourism. "The 150th anniversary of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie deserves our attention, especially as we honor the spirit, traditions and cultural heritage of America's First Nations."
Visitors are encouraged to plan a weekend and stay in or around Fort Laramie and Goshen County, Wyoming. Lodging, event details and other visitor information can be found at gogoshen.net. Additional lodging is also available in nearby Platte County. For more information, visit www.plattechamber.com/visitor/lodging.
2018 also marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Fort Bridger, with commemorative activities planned for July 3, 2018 at Fort Bridger State Historic Site in southwest Wyoming.
For more information, visit the Wyoming Office of Tourism website or Fort Laramie National Historic Site.


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1: The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. St. Augustine
2: Tony having a Cartwheel Beach Day of Bliss!
3: Summer 2011 Daytona Beach Ocean Front Weekend Treasure Island Gulf Front Weekend
5: Indian River Sunset
6: Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind. Seneca
9: Tony & Karma Beach Luv Luv
14: I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this - that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc
19: A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu


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Imagine my surprise.
If I may back up a week, we sort of took our first full week of summer vacation to relax and have playdates and swim in the backyard and just chill. It was nice. Plus, I had FULL-DAY CAMP FOR JACK!! starting Monday and HALF-DAY CAMP FOR QUINN!! starting Tuesday.
Monday arrived today, heralding the Era of Sam Doesn't Like to Commute to Camp, which you could also call the Era of Dirty Looks and Animosity. We returned home to the Era of Boredom.
And popcorn.
We were all sitting in our living room kind of staring at each other when Sam piped up with, "Hey, didn't you promise Quinn like four days ago that he could paint?"
Thanks a lot, Sam.
Painting ensued.
Things picked up when the three of us played Legos together for well over an hour. We built a jail. It holds monkeys.
I am extraordinarily proud of the staircase I built.
It may tell you a little something about my state of mind when I tell you that I consider today to have been an overwhelming success. Also, it's hard to write a humor blog when you're depressed.
I am suffering from a bad case of Summertime Ennui. I have to take some sort of action. Therefore, I am now officially soliciting ideas for theme weeks of Camp Stimey.
It's a little sad to conduct more than a month of Camp Stimey without Jack, but do you want to know what Jack's schedule at camp is? Table time, soccer, morning meeting, snack, speech and language centers, bike riding, handwriting without tears, lunch and a movie, movement group, social skills, and finally summer fun activity. Yeah. He'll be okay. As a matter of fact, I'd be happy to let Jack run Camp Stimey so I can attend Camp Awesome.
Suggest away. Also, let me know what I should do with Sam tomorrow after I drag him around for an hour to drop off Jack AND Quinn. Bonus points if you know how to get rid of ennui.


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In an increasingly projectized world, professional certification ensures that project managers are ready to meet the demands of projects across the globe. Learn more about PMI's certifications and find one that's right for you. If you already have a credential, get what you need to maintain it, or look into earning another one.
Solidify your skill set and face project challenges head-on with a PMI certification.
Why choose a PMI certification?
You may have seen or heard of other project management credentials. What makes PMI certification special?
PMI was the first organization to offer a credential specifically for project managers, and our certification program remains the global standard. Developed by practitioners for practitioners and representing our diverse global audience, PMI certifications give you a technical and financial edge.
Which certification is right for you?
The decision to earn a project management certification is a big one, so make sure you choose one that best fits your current expertise and your future career plans. You can apply for any certification that matches your qualifications, and no certification serves as a prerequisite for another.
The following links will take you to our parent organisation for the most current information.
Computer Based Testing (CBT) in Perth.
Perth now has a Prometric test centre for computer-based testing (CBT) of PMI exams such as PMP and CAPM. Exams are currently available Mondays weekly. If you are ready, register and log in at PMI to start the process. The 3-seat test centre is located in the Canning Vale markets precinct (map link to Perth Prometric Test Centre). CBT offers many benefits such as the convenience to reschedule up to 48 hours prior, e.g. the Friday before should work or life priorities change, and will also will indicate whether you pass or not at the end with details visible online soon after. Previously, only paper-based exams (PBT) were available with long waiting times leading to some candidates travelling to the east coast for CBT held almost almost daily but at higher travel costs. With local CBTs now a more attractive, convenient and sustainable option, we look forward to welcoming more PMP and CAPM-certified members to the community and WA chapter.


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Best javascript compiler/minifier
I remember having seen a new javascript compiler/ minifier on github which should even be better than google's closure compiler. Unluckily I can't remember its name and find it again. Maybe someone can help me? :)
Thanks, Corin
Possibly UglifyJS? It's the minifier that the jQuery project is currently using.
Check out these speed comparisons.
See the statistics src: http://axod.blogspot.ca/2010/01/google-closure-compiler-advanced-mode.html
compare JSMin, by Douglas Crockford and Yahoo! YUI
Minifier | Bytes |% of original| gz Bytes | gz % original None | 428,264 | 100% | 91,750 | 100% JSMin | 249,372 | 58% | 57,338 | 62% YUI | 235,214 | 55% | 55,990 | 61% Closure (STANDARD) | 219,446 | 51% | 53,515 | 58% Closure (ADVANCED) | 166,774 | 39% | 47,372 | 52%
Closure takes the idea of a Javascript minifier a step further. It does this by doing real compilation to remove unused code, inlines variables and rewrites code to make it as small as possible.
Just for reference, you can access the Google Closure Compiler UI here http://closure-compiler.appspot.com/home
AFAIK Closure Compiler's ADVANCED mode is the only game in town if you want global dead code removal (aka tree shaking) and optimization. Which is why projects like emscripten and ClojureScript, and Dart javascript translator use it.
This is an old question, but I came across some new information and wanted to share. I found a specialized minifier on GitHub called RegPack, https://github.com/Siorki/RegPack. I say specialized because it is intended to optimize small (1KB-4KB) files and works with Canvas, WebGL, and Audio components in JavaScript. The results are fairly astounding but also specific to the kind of JavaScript you are writing.
Having noted that, I just ran Closure Compiler in standard mode against a library I wrote, https://github.com/robertdmunn/gadget-ui, to compare the output with UglifyJS, which I am using through Grunt. The base code is 20KB, Uglifier and Closure Compiler (std mode) both made it 10KB. For most use cases, I see that as good enough. Closure advanced mode only reduced it to 9KB. For edge cases - web scale - 10% smaller is decent. Consider, though, that gzip compression will reduce file size by 60-80% in my experience, so the 10% reduction using advanced mode only saves you 2-4% above standard mode if you use gzip. 2-4% is valuable at web scale, but for most developers, it might not be worth the potential problems introduced.


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Your thick, muscular arms are capable of landing powerful blows and crushing the life out of the smaller creatures you embrace.
Prerequisite(s): Str 25, Improved Grapple, Improved Unarmed Strike, ogre, size Large or larger.
Benefit(s): Your unarmed strike damage increases by one step when you're grappling creatures smaller than you.
You gain the constrict monster special ability, dealing an amount of damage equal to either the slam damage for a creature of your size or your unarmed strike damage, whichever is greater.
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Monster Codex © 2014, Paizo Inc.; Authors: Dennis Baker, Jesse Benner, Logan Bonner, Jason Bulmahn, Ross Byers, John Compton, Robert N. Emerson, Jonathan H. Keith, Dale C. McCoy, Jr., Mark Moreland, Tom Phillips, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Sean K Reynolds, Thomas M. Reid, Patrick Renie, Mark Seifter, Tork Shaw, Neil Spicer, Owen K.C. Stephens, and Russ Taylor.


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Volume 4, Pages 736-745
Metabolism of Mycotoxins, Intracellular Functions of Vitamin B12, and Neurological Manifestations in Patients with Chronic Toxigenic Mold Exposures. A Review
1Neurosciences Research, Cahers Inc., 8787 Shenandoah Park Drive, Suite 122, Conroe, Houston, 77385 TX, USA
2Clalit Health Services and Division of Community Health, Department of Family Medicine, Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel
3Medical Center for Immune and Toxic Disorders, 20510 Oakhurst Drive, Suite 200, Spring TX, USA
Received 1 August 2004; Revised 18 August 2004; Accepted 19 August 2004
Academic Editor: Joav Merrick
Copyright © 2004 Ebere C. Anyanwu et al.
This paper evaluates the possible reasons for consistent vitamin B12 deficiency in chronic toxigenic mold exposures and the synergistic relationships with the possible mycotoxic effects on one-carbon metabolism that lead to the manifestations of clinical neuropathological symptomology. Vitamins are first defined in general and the nutritional sources of vitamin B12 are evaluated in particular. Since patients with chronic exposures to toxigenic molds manifest vitamin B12 deficiencies, the role of mycotoxins in vitamin B12 metabolism is assessed, and since vitamin B12 plays important biochemical roles in one-carbon metabolism, the synergistic effects with mycotoxins on humans are reviewed. An outline of the proposed mechanism by which mycotoxins disrupt or interfere with the normal functions of vitamin B12 on one-carbon metabolism is proposed. The overall functions of vitamin B12 as a source of coenzymes, in intracellular recycling of methionine, in methionine synthase reaction, in the prevention of chromosome breakage, in methylation, and in maintaining a one-carbon metabolic balance are reviewed. Signs, symptoms, and clinical neurological indications of vitamin B12 deficiency are also cited. By implication and derivation, it is likely that the interruption of the structure and function of vitamin B12 would in turn interfere with the one-carbon metabolism leading to the neurological manifestations. This review is an attempt to formulate a basis for an ongoing research investigation on the subject.


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Engaging Possibilities is an innovative extension of the work with the Imagining Possibilities leadership team
Working across a range of locations we are engaging communities in St. Catharine, Hamilton and Brantford.
How we work together and honour our Values
Through the creative process, Aiding Dramatic Change's team of artists provide a framework, and the participants drive the creation and content within the supporting processes. Each artist is using this lens of Influence as they work through their respective medium in collaboration with the participants. We have an ethical framework that outlines our values and guides our role in the process, in collaboration with local service providers. We spend considerable time deliberating how we can provide the most appropriate and enabling conditions so that groups can co-create together, and strengthen over time.
Considerations in our facilitation
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Lubbock Texas Foreclosure Help, Defense, Laws and Process
The world of mortgage and loan is not as safe as it promises to be. Spite there has been several controversies which have resulted into sad results by way of improper and unethical terms of loan. Foreclosure is one of such advance facility that tend to hurt an individual very badly when its principal amount or interest is defaulted upon. It literally turns a man down to the road from the house in which he was living as this type of loans and advances are made by putting the residence or any other property at stake. The recent incidents in Lubbock have lead to a cry in all over the States and each and everyone has a similar thing to say- Stop foreclosure in Lubbock.
Lubbock is regarded as the home of the fearless yet people living over there now fear foreclosures. Lubbock foreclosure process is carried out in Lubbock by three ways, namely, Original Purchase Money or refinance, which falls into the category of non judicial terms, Home equity loans and property tax loans, which falls under the purview of both, judicial and non-judicial and property taxes owed to the government, which falls into the category of judicial.
Lubbock Texas Foreclosure Process
- The non judicial term or Original Purchase Money system is based on trust deeds which are executed between the lender and the borrower. The trust deed reserves expressed power in the hands of the lender to sale the property of the borrower incase of his default, without even obtaining any prior approval of the court. But the situation reserves the right of the borrower too by way of a notice of default which will be sent to the borrower at least before 20 days, providing the borrower with a chance to rectify and the second notice is sent before 21 days of sale of property to the borrower as well as the public.
- Coming to the hybrid form, that is, home equity loan and property tax loan, the lender must take prior approval of the court before foreclosure of sale. Lender shall make an application to the court for the approval of such sale and a copy of such application shall also be sent to the borrower. In return the borrower shall have a period of 38 days to defend himself.
- On the other hand, Property taxes owed to the Government is in the judicial form as it reflects the replica of a traditional lawsuit. This is the shortest form of foreclosure procedure where a proper case is fought between the lender and the borrower and where the lender loses, the Judge shall pass an order to sell the house by way of auction.
Thus, we come to know, that how important is it, to prevent and avoid foreclosure in Lubbock. Various government assistance and government help are available in order to get relief. Along with expert advice and agency of the professionals too act as a helping hand in such a case. Lubbock Foreclosure Assistance is another example for remedy under the foreclosure. There are certain links which can also provide remedy such as http://ezinearticles.com/?Evictions-and-Foreclosures-in-Lubbock&id=2312780, http://Lubbockforeclosurehelp.org/, http://www.hud.gov/local/tx/homeownership/foreclosure.cfm or http://www.Lubbockhoaissues.com/Foreclosure.html.
Moreover the Texas state does not provide a provision for non-judicial instrument of foreclosure for lenders that means that no sale deeds or mortgage papers are required, in fact, in case you miss out the number of installments (generally three).
But above all, the best way of negotiation under foreclosure is to get loan modification, which acts as a boon in such a case. Loan modification involves altering the terms and conditions of an advanced loan on the mutual agreement by both the parties. It not only helps to reduce the per installment amount but also allows to reduce the interest rate, which is very beneficial from the view point of borrower. A little bit of analysis and know how about the terms relating to law can definitely save your house from being sold as law has a provision for every situation.


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|Jocky Wilson - Scottish sporting legend
What has irked me on this particular occasion is a couple of items which between them illustrate the sewer-bound direction of the "no" campaign. We start with a quite distasteful piece in The Guardian by that well-known anti-SNP obsessive, Kevin McKenna. (Don't let the prudes loose on Jocky Wilson). At first glance this appears to be another tribute to one of Scotland's great sporting characters, Jocky Wilson, who died recently at the relatively early age of 62. All is well until we reach the third paragraph, at which point McKenna abandons all pretence of simple human decency as he contrives to use the sad death of a man held in some affection across Scotland as a stick with which to beat the SNP.
Let us draw a discreet veil over the worst excesses of McKenna's deplorable little diatribe and note only the central claim that he uses as a launch-pad for his attack.
It's just a shame that, among the garlands and tributes that greeted Jocky's untimely death at the age of 62, there was nothing from the SNP,
It comes as no surprise at all to discover that this is a blatant lie. The reality is that Alex Salmond was among the first to pay tribute to the deceased dartsman.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Jocky was a great champion and his passing is a sad loss, so my sympathies go to his family and friendsThis quote accompanied just about every report of Jocky Wilson's passing. So there can be no hiding behind any excuse that McKenna was unaware and that he is guilty merely of "inaccuracy". Besides, as he tries to pass himself off as a responsible journalist the onus was on him to check the facts before going into print.
"I particularly remember watching Jocky's epic world championship final win over Eric Bristow in 1989, which was marked not just by great play from both men but by the great sportsmanship for which Jocky was so well known." - Darts legend Jocky Wilson dies, 62
The lie itself is despicable enough, but it is not so much the lie that grates as the fact that this attempt to deceive the public is perpetrated in such a casual manner. It is not only truth and journalistic integrity that are held in contempt but McKenna's audience as well. All in the name of preserving the union.
Which brings me to the other piece which caught my eye. And it will come as no surprise to anyone that it is an offering from that bastion of British nationalist propaganda, The Scotsman. Under a headline proclaiming, SNP's consultation on independence open to rigging, Tom Peterkin seeks to portray the Scottish Government's independence referendum consultation as "meaningless".
Alex Salmond's referendum plans were dubbed "utterly meaningless" last night after it emerged his government's consultation on the independence poll was open to multiple, anonymous responses.
|Your Scotland. Your referendum.
Peterkin is led to assume that the process will be abused exclusively by "cybernats", not because there is evidence or reasoned argument to support such a conclusion, but because of his own British nationalist prejudices. Or because he has been instructed to work backwards from that conclusion. As the British Labour & Unionist Party demonstrated by the use of pre-filled submissions on their North Britain branch website, it is they who are most eager to try and distort the outcome of the consultation. The reality which so woefully eludes Mr Peterkin and his employers is that attempts to "rig" the consultation will almost inevitably cancel each other out. The ultimate effect will be no effect at all.
And there's another thing that underlines the foolishness of this fuss about the consultation. With well over 20,000 members and a superbly efficient campaign organisation, why would the SNP need to resort to multiple anonymous submissions? Even supposing there was some advantage to be gained from this, what would be the point? Only one perfectly legitimate submission from as little as a third of the party's members would still result in more than double the number of responses that the UK government's effort managed to attract.
Why didn't Peterkin think of that?
What connects these two examples is the apparent absence of any reflective thought. There is all too obviously no consideration given to such trivial matters as truth and reason. But neither is there any sign that the authors have given so much as a moment's thought to the impact that their respective writings will have on an audience wider than the clique of committed British nationalists to which they belong.
Yet again we find the anti-independence campaign failing the debate about Scotland's constitutional future by its refusal to engage with that debate in any meaningful way. They are not even speaking to the people of Scotland. Could this be because they have nothing of worth to say?


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It's taken nearly seven months, but Wednesday was the day that members of Congress finally began washing their hands of Aaron Schock.
On Capitol Hill, the House Committee on Administration approved sweeping new rules, governing how much members of congress can spend to decorate their offices, how and when they can charter airplanes, and exactly which of their cars are eligible for mileage reimbursement. And all of those rules were prompted by the alleged abuses which drove Schock from office last March.
"There were some recent questions about a particular member's use of official resources," committee chairman Candice Miller of Michigan cryptically told colleagues in an opening statement. "We work to insure that tax dollars are spent in the most efficient way."
Even Schock's former Republican colleague, Rodney Davis of downstate Taylorville said the reforms were sorely needed.
"As members of congress, it's our duty to be good stewards with the tax dollars we are entrusted with," he said. "We hold ourselves to the highest standard."
While Schock has not been a congressman since he said goodbye amid swirling ethics questions last March, federal campaign records show he has continued to spend money.
Schock's report for the third quarter of 2015 shows that he began the reporting period with over $2 million dollars in his campaign war chest. But that number has now dropped to just over $1.1 million.
The federal report indicates Schock has continued to pay one remaining assistant, $15,829.67 during the reporting period. He spent $2286.72 on phone bills, $1409.62 on office rent, and $4522.02 to a company called Professional Data Services.
The former high-flying congressman even had a $1200 bill at Washington's Capella Hotel, with a $341 tab at Fiola restaurant.
But by far, Schock's biggest expenditures have been for lawyers. His campaign report shows that in July, August, and September, he rolled up $901,337.92 in legal fees. And while he still listed a campaign balance of $1,177,641, he also indicated that he has one big outstanding debt: $746,985.45 to the Washington law firm Jones Day.
Schock is the apparent target of a grand jury probe in Springfield, which is believed to be focusing on campaign and office spending, but he has not been charged with any crime.


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Wiltshire College has car parking at each of its campuses and centres, available for use by students, staff and authorised visitors while on College business.
The amount of parking space available is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis; Wiltshire College does not guarantee vehicle access or parking facilities to any member of staff, visitor or student unless they are driving a College owned or leased vehicle.
This is complicated by the fact that it is believed that the car parks are often used by unauthorised users.
To combat this unauthorised use of our car parks – and thereby free up spaces for our students and staff – Wiltshire College has entered into a partnership with ParkingEye Parking Solutions.
Together we have implemented a parking management solution at NO CHARGE to students, staff or authorised visitors.
ParkingEye Limited is the largest provider of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in the UK and works with clients to ensure that there is a free flow of traffic through their car parks so that genuine users are not inconvenienced by unapproved parking.
For more information about ParkingEye, visit their website at www.parkingeye.co.uk.
Parking at Wiltshire College & University Centre
ParkingEye is installed at our Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Warminster campuses. The system works as follows:
1. Vehicles entering campus have their vehicle registration numbers (VRN) captured by ANPR camera.
2. Unregistered vehicles (visitors, delivery vehicles etc) are permitted 15 minutes waiting time. If they leave before the 15-minute waiting time is up they will not receive a Parking Charge. If they are staying longer than the 15-minute waiting time they should go to Reception and register their vehicle as a visitor using the Touch Screen Terminal (TST) provided.
3. Any unregistered vehicle - not booked in as a visitor – that leaves the car park after the 15-minute waiting period will be automatically issued a Parking Charge Notice by ParkingEye. This Charge is set at £100.00 and goes direct to ParkingEye – none of the parking charge goes to Wiltshire College.
Student permits for the new college year (starting September 2017) will not be effective until 04 September 2017. Therefore throughout the period 01 August – 04 September 2017, any student coming on to Trowbridge, Salisbury, Chippenham or Warminster campuses must register their car as a visitor using the touch screen terminal located in Reception. Failure to do that may result in the receipt of a Parking Charge Notice of up to £100.
Staff and students: All staff and students who will use the College car parks should register for a car parking permit or run the risk of receiving a Parking Charge notice.
Day time students: Day time students will be able to register in the following ways:
At Enrolment Days there will be a ParkingEye desk where vehicles can be registered.
On the first day on campus, students must register their vehicles using the TST at Reception and then on the same day see the Campus Student Engagement Officer and register their vehicle.
Parents: Parents and others who regularly drive a student to the College are also encouraged to register their vehicles in order to prevent mishap. In these cases, the vehicle should be registered under the name / student number of the student, not the name of the registered keeper of the vehicle.
All staff and students who will use the College car parks should register for a car parking permit or run the risk of receiving a Parking Charge notice.
Carers and providers of transport for disabled persons: It is strongly encouraged that anyone who provides transport for a disabled student registers their vehicle, regardless of whether this is a parent, carer or service provider. Vehicles should be registered using the name and student number of the student.
Residential students (Salisbury and Lackham): On the first day on campus, students must register their vehicles using the TST at Reception and then – ON THE SAME DAY – see the Accommodation Officers and register their vehicle.
Evening students: Normally these students will be captured at enrolment. However, we understand that this is not always possible. If not registered at enrolment, students should register as a visitor on the first evening of their course and then register through Students Services, their Tutor or by e-mail to email@example.com quoting ParkingEye in the header and giving their Name, Registration Number and Course Code and/or Title of their course.
Staff: New members of staff will be registered as part of their pre-employment documentation. Existing staff members who need to obtain or update a car parking permit should contact firstname.lastname@example.com quoting PARKING EYE in the subject header or telephone the Estates department.
Students and staff may register a maximum of two vehicles.
If they do not register their vehicle or use an unregistered vehicle (e.g. garage courtesy car) then they must register as a visitor on each day that they enter the college.
Please remember that all visitors (i.e. anyone who does not hold a valid Wiltshire College ID badge) must report to the Main Reception and sign in as a visitor.
Visitors to Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Warminster who are staying for 15 minutes or longer must also register their vehicle at Reception before exiting the campus. This is done using the TST available in Reception.
The College has an approved Vehicle Access and Car Parking Procedure. Wiltshire College reserves the right to withdraw Car Parking Permits and ban persons from bringing vehicles onto Wiltshire College sites.
Staff, students and authorised visitors may use Wiltshire College car parks only while on college business.
A person / vehicle in violation of the procedures below will be dealt with in accordance with the approved Vehicle Access and Car Parking Procedure.
Vehicle Access Speed: The speed limit on all Wiltshire College sites is 10 MPH.
Highway Code:
All drivers must comply with the Highway Code, including adhering to traffic and instructional signage e.g. speed limits, yellow lines, hatched areas and give way signs.
Driver and Vehicle Regulation: All vehicles accessing Wiltshire College sites must be insured, MOT'd and taxed in accordance with the requirements of the Highways Act 1980. Drivers must hold and be driving in accordance with an appropriate licence for their vehicle.
Motorcycles and bicycles are to be parked in specifically designated areas and not in car parking bays.
All vehicles are parked at your own risk and the College will take no responsibility for any damage to vehicles while parked on site however caused. Some car parks are designated for student or staff use and signed accordingly – car park users must comply with these signs and display an appropriate permit in order to park there.
All student and staff cars parked on site must register their vehicles with ParkingEye and be parked in accordance with the guidelines in the Vehicle Access and Car Parking Procedure.
A limited number of spaces are reserved and marked for external visitors only – these must not be used by Wiltshire College staff or students (note that staff or students visiting other College sites are not deemed to be visitors). Visitors' parking spaces are bookable via reception at all major sites.
Disabled Car Parking Provision has been made for disabled persons by means of suitably marked accessible bays. These bays are for the use of disabled persons only: a person is considered disabled if they are registered with a local authority and are displaying a current disabled persons parking badge.
It is not unusual for car park users to have lots of questions about these systems, how they work and how they will impact on them.
If you have a question or other concern which is not answered by the FAQs please contact Estates and Services either by e-mail email@example.com or by phone to 01225 756298/756315.