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Air Partner named "Best Executive Travel and Solutions Provider" at Major Events International (MEI) Summit
Air Partner, the global aviation services group, was named "Best Executive Travel Solutions Provider" by Major Events International (MEI) at an awards dinner held on 27th June 2018, as part of its Major Events Summit in Liverpool.
MEI provides international business services for companies who want to take advantage of Olympic and World Cup opportunities and win more business in the major events marketplace. Now in its fourth year, the Summit brings together experts from current and future organising committees, sports bodies, venue and key commercial suppliers involved in major sports events to knowledge share and collaborate.
Air Partner has extensive chartering flights for major sporting events across its Commercial Jets, Private Jets and Freight divisions, transporting sportspeople, supporters, the media and important equipment across the global. It sees demand from across the sporting spectrum, including football, rugby, Formula 1, golf, sailing, cycling, athletics, handball and even ice hockey.
The group sees particularly strong demand from the football industry, and this year, has been called upon to operate 15 flights to Russia for the FIFA World Cup for players, supporters and corportate customers. In 2016, the team also flew nearly 10,000 passengers on a total of 62 flights to and from the UEFA European Championship in France.
Other highlights of recent years, include flying the entire Hungarian Olympic team to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games in 2016, and transporting important sports equipment, such as bikes and other kit, for cyclists taking part in the Giro d'Italia - Italy's most prestigious bike race.
Clive Chalmers, Director at Air Partner, said: "Air Partner has worked with the sports industry for several decades now and has a deep understanding of its unique requirements, whether flying elite athletes or fulfilling time-critical lifts of equipment. I am delighted that we have been acknowledged by MEI in this way and would like to thank all of my colleagues who work tirelessly to make the logistics for these major sporting events a success".
Dennis Mills, CEO at MEI, commented: "Every year, we honour a number of our members who actively engage with us, have a great international presence, and whom we are proud to support. Air Partner has been an extremely valued partner for over a year now, and I look forward to carrying on our relationship well into the future".
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About Air Partner:
Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group that provides worldwide solutions to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals. The Group has two divisions: Broking division, comprising air charter broking and remarketing; and the Consulting & Training division, comprising the aviation safety consultancies, Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research and SafeSkys, as well as Air Partner's Emergency Planning Division. For reporting purposes, the Group is structured into four divisions: Commercial Jets, Private Jets, Freight (broking) and Consulting & Training (Baines Simmons, Clockworkd Research, SafeSkys and Air Partner's Emergency Planning Division). The Commercial Jet division charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Air Partner Remarketing, which is within the Commercial Jet division, provides comprehensive remarketing programmes for all types of commercial and corporate aircraft to a wide range of international clients. Private Jets offers the Company's unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter. Freight charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time. Baines Simmons is a world leader in aviation safety consulting specialising in aviation regulation, compliance and safety management. Clockwork Research is a leading fatigue risl management consultancy. SafeSkys is a leading Environmental and Air Traffic Control services provider to UK and International Airports. Air Partner is headquartered alongside Gatwick airport in the UK. Air Partner operates 24/7 year-round and has 20 offices globally. Air Partner is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIR) and is ISO 9001:2015 compliant for commercial airline and private jet solutions worldwide.


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Ready for Diamond Mile – racing secretary
…race could decide fate of Horse of the Year plus owners', jockeys', trainers' championships
All seems to be getting in place quite well for the fourth running of the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission, Supreme Ventures Limited-sponsored Diamond Mile on Saturday, December 1, at Caymanas Park.
That's the word from the racing secretary at the promoting company, Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited, Paul Roman.
"From our end, preparations for this year's Diamond Mile are getting into place quite nicely.
"The Diamond Mile horses are on the track preparing for this stellar engagement which this year is packed with added significance as the result of the race could be the main determining factor in the outcome of three major championships.
"After last Saturday's race meet, jockey Anthony Thomas leads Dick Cardenas by seven wins, while current champion trainer Wayne DaCosta still holds the advantage over his main rival Anthony Nunes and it is a straight duel involving Carlton Watson and Trinidadian Stephan Narinesingh in the owners' championship," Roman informed.
The racing secretary was then asked how the close battles in the various championships could affect the promoting company.
"The closeness of the three championships makes for heightened interest as both race-goers and non-racing fans are already having a say as to who will win and why they will win.
"People are very vocal about who they are supporting in these three championships and one can feel the excitement building in the air as the Diamond Mile gets closer.
"For us at the promoting company the more excitement we can get going into a race day like the Diamond Mile, the better it is because more people are going to attend at the racetrack and our off-track betting parlours and as is usually the case, the presence of more people at the track and our betting parlours usually translates into an increase in betting, which is good for both racing in general and for us," Roman said.
As to the race itself, Roman offered: "Checks by the Racing Office and information gathered from our morning officials show that most of the horses already qualified for the Diamond Mile and those who are close to qualifying were doing their various gallops in preparation for the Diamond Mile."
The fact that the two best horses in training at present, Will In Charge and She's A Maneater clash again in the Diamond Mile was not lost on the racing secretary.
"A race is a race and any horse can win a race once he or she gets to and out of the starting gates in good order.
"The 2018 Diamond Mile, however, has the added attraction of having Will In Charge winner of the Cal's Tomato Ketchup Gold Cup (seven furlongs) again defeating She's A Maneater, while She's A Maneater just got home in the Burger King Superstakes over Will In Charge.
"The finish of the Superstakes was really something to behold as a packed to the rafters Caymanas Park watched quality thoroughbreds fight to the very end with the bob of a neck being the decider.
"These two horses meet once more in the Diamond Mile and for sure racing fans want to see them, that is, Will In Charge and She's A Maneater at it again plus any other horse/s wanting to join the fray. You have to bear in mind, also, that if either She's A Maneater or Will In Charge wins the Diamond Mile, then it's a significant step closer to be voted as the 2018 Horse of the Year.
"There is much at stake in the Diamond Mile and we at the promoting company are stepping up our preparation to have an incident-free race day for all concerned. We are running our Diamond Mile adverts throughout our system on in general media daily to ensure interest is aroused so that the entire Jamaica know it is Diamond Mile time.
"We are inviting all to be present on December 1 when the fourth running of the Diamond Mile will unfold," a now passionate Roman told the Supreme Racing Guide.
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By Bruce Eaton
Man and machine, Power Xtreme! Straight from the Centurions is the Gryphon Single Man Flying Wing. When strapped to a freefalling paratrooper, the 1.5m (4.9ft)-span delta wing and two micro-turbojets can propel a paratrooper a horizontal distance of 200km. Controlled by servos and holding 2 litres of fuel, you turn what would be a normal trooper drop into mini-man planes flying in from out of nowhere.
A German company is developing the technology and has yet to test it with the engines… but they have used non-engine models that allow for 50km glides. Long gone will be the days of the HALO jump to sneak in spies: just drop them from outside a country's borders and they can fly themselves in. Obviously no price but I know what you're thinking: how long till I can strap one on?


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James MacLellan's Favourite - Parts 3 and 4 [Vintage]
We finish off this class jig with a challenging 3rd part, and a rather simple 4th part! Tune in and get your jig on!
Date of Original Live Class: Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at 7:30am
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Class Name: James MacLellan's Favourite - Parts 3 and 4
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Philippa's speaking events have included...
Invite Philippa to speak at your event
Philippa is available for group events such as private coffee groups along with attending as a guest speaking at larger events. This is a tailored service, individually designed to meet the needs of the specific group and is priced upon request.
Topics thus far:
- Early Feeding
- Burping Bubs Workshop
- Simplify Solids
- Mindful Minders of Mindfulness
- The causes of Digestive Overload and the truth about a baby's cues.
- Inspiring prevention - fuller postnatal education antenatally to create optimum environments for infant mental health
- How to nurture newborns within nature's biological gifts
- Achieving antenatal prevention for all parents
- The causes and basic remedies for colic, reflux, lactose and dairy overload
- Dispelling the myths of colic and reflux
- How to achieve developmental sleep for newborns
- Winding and the benefits thereof
- General care of twins and triplets
- The reciprocal benefits of massage
Previous speaking events
- Karanga Mia Early Learning Centre - North Canterbury - 2015
- The Auckland Baby Show - 2015
- Child Space Professional Development Seminar for Early Childhood Teachers 2015 - Dunedin & Christchurch
- The Wellington Baby Show - 2015
- Infant Mental Health Association Aotearoa New Zealand Conference 2015 - accepted presentation of paper
- Parent Center New Zealand
- Multiple Birth Association New Zealand
- Parenting Week 2013 - Christchurch (New Zealand)
- Midwifery Groups - Oamaru, North Canterbury, Ashburton (New Zealand), London, Cardiff, Zurich
- National Childbirth Trust - London, Wales (UK)
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Hawk's Peak Cabin | Hocking Hills
Property Description
Hawk's Peak Cabin is set on top of a hill with a great view of nature, trees, and rolling hills. Either for a family or group that is looking for a comfy cabin, without sacrificing the creature comforts, this cabin offers a gas fireplace, fully functional kitchen, and a large screened in porch, just to name a few. This cabin boasts 2 bedrooms with one lofted bed, 2 full baths, an ample kitchen and living space centered around a gas fireplace. The large deck outside will let you slip comfortably into the natural surroundings while staying warm on cool nights in the 6 person hot tub that is covered from the elements without to much hindrance of the view. Other comforts include a flat screen TV equipped with a DVD player and Direct TV, central air and heat, and all the essentials for making a family meal. Hawk's Peak is only minutes from the best hiking trails in the state, Lake Logan, canoeing, and about 5 minutes from downtown Logan. It's a short drive from zip-lining and shopping. Check availability for Hawk's Peak Cabin by clicking the link below.
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About The Jacobson House Native Art Center
THE HISTORIC JACOBSON HOUSE is located on the northwest corner of the campus of The University of Oklahoma at 609 Chautauqua in Norman, Oklahoma. Following the death of Dr. Oscar B. Jacobson in 1966, the House became rental property until it was gifted to the OU Foundation and then sold to the University. The University of Oklahoma planned to solve one of its pressing problems by demolishing the Jacobson House and providing more parking at this convenient location. Fortunately, a group of Norman people saw far more than a parking lot in the somewhat rundown residence and began work to preserve the House.
When Oscar and Jeanne Jacobson were building their home in 1916 and 1917, the shortages of World War I made everything difficult. They persisted and created a marvelous house. Several motifs are characteristically Swedish. The connecting door between the house and garage and the wooden scrollwork outlining the garage windows are a tribute to Jacobsons Swedish heritage. Stucco was a popular exterior finish in Sweden at the turn of the century. Classical columns and the gallery-like formal living space give the interior a timeless, sunny atmosphere experienced by all who enter. The back porch was perfect for its use to stage plays and performances by the mistress of the house. The House was then, as now, a wonderful gathering place and gallery for experiencing art and conversation. One can easily imagine the Kiowa Six singing and drumming to the enjoyment of a gathering of guests.
Jacobson designed this historic house in a very special way with numerous passive climate control features. He built it so that family and guests would never be separated from nature using French doors, deep porches, generous windows and elaborate gardens to bring the outdoors inside. It encourages use of the grounds as an extension of the living quarters.
THE JACOBSON FOUNDATION With a commitment to preserving the property and the legacy of Oscar Jacobson and his wife, Jeanne d'Ucel, while honoring the courage, talent, and achievement of the "Kiowa Six" and all the Native American art students, The Jacobson Foundation was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization. In 1986, the Foundation succeeded by seeing the Jacobson House placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its unique architecture and role in the evolution and success of art in Oklahoma. It is on the Oklahoma Historical Society's Landmarks List and is documented with a State historical marker. The House stands as a living symbol of the spirit of every person. Arrell Morgan Gibson, the Oklahoma Historian, referred to the Oscar Jacobson legacy as "a preservation imperative". The Foundation operates the Jacobson House Native Art Center in the former residence of the Jacobson's. By bringing art exhibits, cultural activities, lectures, workshops and educational events to the public, the Jacobson House continues a tradition begun by the Jacobson's and their Native American student artists. That tradition recognizes art as the medium of human expression which embodies our values and spirit and has the capacity to convey those values and that spirit. That tradition gathers people together. Monroe Tsatoke said it best, "In the art of painting there is a new day dawning for the tradition is equipped with power and possibilities capable of immeasurable development. God has planted a tremendous hungering…for just such development…God surely would never plant a hunger he would not satisfy. The Indian's longing for power to achieve, to create, to do great things so his people will be better understood, will have a glorious realization in the future." (Circa 1938) In its articles of incorporation , the Foundation established the following purpose: "…To acquire and manage funding for the restoration and maintenance of the historic Oscar B. Jacobson House and grounds, to establish therein a Native American Cultural Center to showcase American Indian art and culture, to serve the public…" The Foundation's mission was well expressed by the noted Native American legal scholar, Rennard Strickland, in 1991: "In an age when events are driving us apart and splintering people along ethnic, racial, and economic lines, the Jacobson House stands as a cross-cultural bridge bringing people together to celebrate their unique strengths and shared values. The Jacobson Foundation uses the power of art and the work of artists to create understanding of traditional values in our evolving, ever-changing world. In an important way, the goals of Oscar Jacobson, the teacher, and the achievements of the Native Peoples with whom he worked are an example of how all people can work together to preserve and extend what the early Arapaho artist Carl Sweezy called 'the way people were meant to live.' Through its many activities, the Jacobson House hopes to capture this spirit."


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Wellness Care Farm
Humans and animals have been evolving together through the domestication process for ten thousand years which involved sensory, tactile and social interactions that stimulated the release of oxytocin; a hormone that changed our chemistry that "yielded a relaxation that made our modern civilization possible" (Olmert, 2009, p. 180). It is only within the last one hundred years that humans have made a move away from animals, Meg Daley Olmert, the author of Made for Each Other (2009), explains, we are the first society to walk away en masse from animals with the abrupt shift from farm to factory. What impact has this move had on society? Lott and Hart poised this inquiry in 1977, "For centuries we have studied the animals who have come to share our lives. We have asked how much and in what ways we have been their creators. Perhaps we should also ask to what extent they have been ours" (p. 184). Olmert (2009) ponders this inquiry and explores the reciprocal relationship between humans and animals that shaped the biology of the human-animal bond on the evolutionary path that has lead to a modern technology dominated society where it is hypothesized, children are experiencing social, emotional and behavioural adverse effects from living in a nature deficit environment. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is potentially one of the ways child experiencing these adverse effects.
Edward O. Wilson, an evolutionary biologist, formulated the Biophilia hypothesis stating, humans have an "innate tendency to focus upon life and other lifelike forms, and in some instances to affiliate with them emotionally" (as cited in Olmert, 2009, p. 12). He believed humans' "million of years of total submersion in nature left its mark not only on brain function but on our DNA" (Olmert, 2009, p. 12) that makes humans "genetically predisposed to be fascinated by the living world around us and to feel a strong attachment to it" (p. 12). Additionally, Olmert (2009) explained a meditative state referred to as a biophilia mind/body moment occurs during an experience of attraction, that Wilson called the "hunter's trance" which involved an "intensified concentration in which heart, breath, and mind are quieted" (p. 13). As modern members of the human species, Gullone (2000) further explains Wilson's hypothesis stating, we are a "product of this evolutionary process - a brain attuned to extracting, processing, and evaluating information from the natural world" (p. 295). Coincidentally, according to Olmert (2009), at the time when Wilson was developing the biophilia hypothesis, other researchers were discovering the hormone called oxytocin and its powerful effect that urges social connection.
Oxytocin is a hormone that has widespread effects on human social characteristics and stimulates emotional bonding. According to Netherton and Schatte (2011) the effects include attachment, trust and social processing, along with decreased anxiety, stress and aggression. Oxytocin helps to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, calming the fight-flight-freeze stress response, reducing the secretion of cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline (Chandler, 2012). Olmert (2009) explains, oxytocin promotes social interaction by calming the paranoid tendencies of the amygdala through the stimulated release of the GABA neurotransmitter which is the body's natural tranquilizer while also improving the amygdala's ability to interpret facial expressions, body postures and vocal tones as friendly rather than perceiving new faces, places or ideas as threatening. Chandler (2012) states, "Oxytocin exposure can increase the pain threshold, lower blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, increase vagal tone, decrease inflammation, increase wound healing, facilitate learning, and have anxiolytic-like effects (anti-anxiety)" (p. 9). Through welcomed touch, pressure-sensitive nerves in the skin signals the release of oxytocin which "produces a rewarding sense of relaxation and satiety" (Olmert, 2009, p.50). Physical touch between human and animals is one of the ways to stimulate the release of oxytocin and according to Fine (2010), touching, stroking and holding animals has been shown to impact a person's neuro-chemistry by reducing cortisol levels (stress hormones) and stimulating the release of oxytocin and the feel-good chemicals, beta endorphins and dopamine. Furthermore, Olmert (2009) reports, friendly interactions with animals "almost doubles our flow of oxytocin. We humans simply can't reach this oxytocin high by ourselves or with the best intentions of others" (p.213), and "the mere exposure to animals can inspire "bursts of social competence" in even the most withdrawn and distracted humans" (p.190). In modern society, humans are moving away from animals and nature and are shifting towards technology and urban living. What has this done to the oxytocin levels that humans have evolved with and how is this impacting society?
Nature Deficit Disorder
The concept nature deficit disorder was introduced by Richard Louv in 2005 to describe the societal trend in how children in today's world, are being "raised with little access to the natural world and the resulting negative effect on their cognitive, emotional and physical well-being" (Sackett, 2010, p. 135). Nature deficit disorder is not a medical condition but rather it is a way to describe society's lack of a relationship to the environment. Furthermore, it is a way to understand how this disconnect can hurt our children, our families, our communities, and our environment. "Nature-deficit disorder describes the human costs of alienation from nature, among them: diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of physical and emotional illnesses" (Louv, 2008, p. 36).
The Rationale for Working with Farm Therapy Animals
Chimo Animal Assisted Therapy (2015) website explains there is no best animal for use in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) because different species bring different strengths, it is up the therapist's use of their skills to identify and incorporate appropriate therapy animals into a treatment session; stating "the truth is that many types of animals can be used in AAT, and a well-qualified therapist will be able to direct the session, while encompassing the animal's behaviour, to best benefit the client" (para. 2). Chandler (2012) states "any farm animal is appropriate for therapy as long as it is healthy and not aggressive" (p. 72).
Nature can be healing for people, offering many emotional, mental, physical, social and spiritual benefits. According to Davis and Atkins (2004),"Recent studies have suggested that spending even small amounts of time in a natural environment can improve an individual's attention span, mental clarity, and physical and emotional well-being" (p.214). For some, a day out at the farm can provide this healing connection. After hundreds of years of farming, humans are now missing their connection to the farm and seeking to restore it. Olmert (2009) states, there is still a part within humans, that wants to be back on the farm and is evident in the "farm life" experience being commodified where farms are opened to the public as a theme parks.
How can the children who are experiencing the negative cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences of this lack of opportunity to connect with nature, be helped now? According to Olmert (2009) the human connection to our agricultural attraction is so strong that educators in Europe and the United States are attempting to rebalance the culture of childhood by "putting a little of the farm back into every kid's life" by encouraging school planners to develop natural habitats for recreation and educational use in every school (p. 224). AAT, working with specially socialized and trained farm animals, offered in the school or farm environment could be a creative way to meet this need to provide children with access to therapeutic farm experiences.
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Christianity Today reports the fall-out of the ISIS ultimatum that Christians in Mosul either convert to Islam, pay jizyah (a head tax for non-converts which is simply not affordable for most citizens of the area), or die by the sword. The story may be found here.
Pray for our Iraqi brothers and sisters in the faith, especially those who have chosen to convert out of desperation due to the inability to flee or pay. And pray for ISIS, that our God of mercy would visit them with repentance.


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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
LifeWorks' Medical Director, Dr. David Minkoff describes cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment.
Related Conditions
Did you know: Seventy million people in the USA have heart disease? Heart disease is the chief cause of death among American women of all ages? Deaths from cancer in the USA are half as common as death from cardiovascular disease? You are at a much greater risk of heart disease if ...
Related Therapies
What is Chelation Therapy? The word "Chelation" comes from the Greek word "chele" which means a claw of a crab or lobster and implies a strong, pincher-like grasping. In the case of chelation therapy, the grasping is done by a chelating agent and the object grasped is a metal atom. What is Chelation...
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
LifeWorks Wellness Center is now offering a groundbreaking procedure to Tampa Bay residents called enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP). This new therapy offers a safe, non-invasive, painless treatment that maximises oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood flow throughout the body which in turn improves stamina, strength, mobility and vitality. Many patients suffer from conditions which can be directly...
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? This fact alone is cause to take a look at this disease, understand it, and examine what can be done about it.
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Who is the best Oakland County Criminal Attorney for me?
If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in Oakland County, Michigan, you need the immediate assistance of an Oakland County Criminal Defense Lawyer. A good criminal defense lawyer can explain your rights in all stages of the criminal process and help make the difference between a reduced plea bargain or dismissal and a conviction and jail sentence.
Why You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Being charged with a crime in Oakland County — whether a felony or misdemeanor — is a serious matter. A person facing criminal charges in Oakland County risks severe penalties and consequences, such as jail time, having a criminal record, loss of relationships, custody problems, employment hardships, among other things. While some legal matters can be handled alone, a criminal arrest warrants the legal advice of a qualified, experienced, fearless criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome for your case.
If you're facing criminal prosecution in Oakland County, a great criminal defense attorney can help you understand (1) the nature of the charges filed; (2) any available defenses; (3) what plea bargains are likely to be offered; and (4) what is expected after trial or conviction.
What to Look for in an Oakland County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense attorneys handle a variety of criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, domestic violence, DUI (drunk driving or OWI), drug charges, white collar crimes, and many other state and federal crimes. When looking for a criminal defense lawyer, you'll want to find the best one for your case. As such, you should concentrate on the lawyer's expertise, skill level, and knowledge.
A good criminal defense lawyer may help (1) reduce your criminal charge to a lesser offense (for example, reduce a felony to a misdemeanor); (2) lessen the severity of the punishment for the crime; and (3) reduce or eliminate jail time (via probation, for example); and (4) help you develop a sound defense strategy. Also, because of the nature of what's at stake, it's important that the attorney you hire has the necessary skill level needed to defend the case, and is the one who actually conducts most of the work. For instance, you may need someone familiar with crime scene investigations, witness/victim/police interviewing, and/or extensive knowledge of polygraphs, sketches, photographs, and video.
Finally, because criminal laws and penalties vary by state, it's important that the attorney have experience with the state and local rules of court. Many criminal law firms sell a prospective client on their reputation and then farm out the case to a contract lawyer, this is unacceptable.
How to Find an Oakland County Criminal Defense Lawyer
There are numerous ways to find a criminal defense lawyer. Referrals from friends and family or online research may be a good start. However, there is no better way than interviewing a criminal attorney on the telephone or in person to see if he or she is the right lawyer for you.
Who will fight for you?
At Lewis & Dickstein, we understand that money is valuable and anything you spend on legal fees is less that you can save and use for your family. By the same token, we also understand that having expert legal representation and doing what is necessary to help you get the best possible defense is a valuable investment. Our expert criminal defense attorneys are fearless and we will fight to get you the best possible outcome.
If you are in need of the assistance from a highly experienced, aggressive and effective Michigan criminal attorney, do not hesitate to contact LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. at (248) 263-6800 for a free consultation at your convenience or simply fill out a Request for Assistance Form and a top criminal defense attorney will contact you.
We will find a way to help you and most importantly…we are not afraid to win!
LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. handles Oakland County cases in the Oakland County Circuit Court, Bloomfield Hills District Court, Royal Oak District Court, Southfield District Court, Farmington Hills District Court, Novi District Court, Clarkston District Court, Rochester Hills District Court, Oak Park District Court, Madison Heights District Court, Hazel Park District Court, Ferndale District Court, Pontiac District Court, Waterford District Court, Berkely District Court and throughout the State of Michigan.
The law firm of Lewis & Dickstein, P.L.L.C. handles all felony and misdemeanor cases, both federal and state charges. A few examples of felony and misdemeanor cases in Michigan include weapons charges, assault charges, domestic violence, drug cases, financial crimes, fraud, embezzelement, larceny, retail fraud, OWI, DUI, OWIN, OWID, DWI, DWLS (driving while license suspended), reckless driving, leaving the scene of a property damage or personal injury accident, malicous destruction of property, white collar crimes, violation of probation, probation violation, parole violation, preliminary examination, motions to suppress, constitutional violation, suppression issues, and countless others.
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While I haven't tried other bracelets like Jawbone, the Bowflex Boost is easy to use and the app is user-friendly. It's light so you don't even notice it on your wrist. The light is a good reminder to keep going, and acts like an encouragement tool. It makes keeping track of progress a whole lot easier!
Boost Fitness Advisor, Tom Holland, has some tips on fitness!
1. Success in fitness is contingent upon setting concrete goals with dates for achieving them. So, in order to stick to your New Year's resolution, set a specific goal this year, such as
2. Many folks who join the gym for their New Year's resolution, end up quitting because they don't see the results they were hoping for. But what they don't know is that they could be making common gym mistakes:
· Doing the same routine instead of modifying workouts to keep muscles stimulated
· Lifting weights that are too heavy, which minimizes the muscular time-under-tension or the quality of the movement
· Performing cardio at too low of intensity versus high-intensity interval training
· Spending too much time doing abdominal exercises instead of lifting weights, which will raise your metabolism and help you burn calories 24 hours a day
3. By committing to just 25 minutes of High-Intensity Interval Training, you will burn maximum calories in the shortest amount of time.
4. To achieve your fitness goals once and for all in 2014, the key is to believe in yourself. You must recover quickly from setbacks, and develop a deep interest and strong sense of commitment to your fitness activities.Check out the Bowflex Insider blog, which provides tips on fitness and living a healthy lifestyle!
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Media sources have unearthed an old photo with our Socialist-wannabe President Obama posing in a photo-op with infamous socialist Karl Marx. Is President Obama an Alpha -like Stanton Parish– or perhaps a Time Traveler -like H. George Wells? Barack Obama/Karl Marx photo link here.
In other related news, to my personal knowledge, there is still no truth to the rumor that President Obama has decided to build a competing National Monument to Mt. Rushmore -at the expense of the taxpayers- at an undisclosed location in the US. While most of the design has been finished – the architects and engineers have yet to decide on the final Obama image that will be included in the monument. The following image of the potential Obama –I Built That with your money- monument was leaked in to cyber-land some months back –>
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The game itself was a complete let-down. It was boring, there was no real effort coming from the Cleveland side, and as soon as it started it was over. After Dwyane Wade made a free throw six minutes in, the Heat led 21-2. It ended 111-87, with the Cavaliers down 24, and the loudest cheers of the night from the home crowd came following each time the Cavs battled back to momentarily cut "the diff" to under twenty. Super exciting stuff.
I'm not sure there's too much deeper meaning to found in this Cavaliers loss either. Other than the fact that they had no real chance at all to compete heading in without Anderson Varejao I guess. Maybe they collectively knew that too I suppose, and maybe that had something to do with them not actually competing also. Who knows, who cares. Even if they did play a collectively perfect game last night, they probably would've lost anyways. So on to the next one.
But before I can get to that next game on Sunday at home against the Sacramento Kings, there's a few things I have to first admit. Or mention, or just tell you here because I felt like I needed to tell somebody. I found myself reading Woj's article last night as the Heat lead ballooned to twenty and then thirty points multiple times. I actually read every word in the report three times to be honestly specific. I'm not sure if that's a weird thing to do, it probably is, but I did it.
The reason was because the whole thing completely just blew my mind. Not just Woj's report, but that report as an exclamation mark after the events that proceeded it. Fox Sports Ohio's Sam Amico reported this first a month ago. Then LeBron James opens his mouth, backs up every word, and even adds more to the already bizarre narrative. Then Woj comes in does what he did. LeBron denied it, nobody believes him, things got weird.
I don't think I'll ever wrap my head around this story either, and I know it's just going to get weirder too whatever happens. I have no additional insight or opinion of my own to offer you on any of it. The line about Cleveland's reaction haunting LeBron was just something I simply never thought I'd ever read in my life. Nor is the notion of the Cavaliers holding back their rebuild until 2014 to preserve cap space for LeBron James something I ever thought any person anywhere could possibly imagine. It was bizarro world for me last night, and the game didn't help things.
Which is why I'm done thinking about all that for now, and shifting my attention to the Sacramento Kings and the drama surrounding JJ Hickson's return to Cleveland. Actually I'm looking forward to seeing the big guy, and I hope Cleveland gives him a loud ovation when he checks in. He is having a terrible season, really awful actually, and he needs our help. He just scored zero points in his last game, and is averaging 5 points and 5 rebounds per night. So break those JJ jersey's out one more time people, and welcome your boy back tomorrow.
In the meantime, maybe Semih Erden can make some adjustments in practice here today and get Semihsanity back on that track he started down after dominating the Pacers. That would help distract me from all that LeBron talk too.


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There are so many things to chose from when improving your home. Here are a few steps on how to ensure that your home properly and safely.
Think about what you're going to do before you make your final decision. A plan is essential for a designated time scale. Contractors will be much happier if you know what you want.
Use nails to make holes for your paint can's rim. Use a nail to make several holes in order to fix this.
An inexpensive way to upgrade the look of your bathrooms is to utilize coordinated metal fixtures. You can find items such as shower curtain rods, cabinet knobs and towel racks in a lot of different styles.
Sealant Strips
Sealant strips and draft excluders can keep air from running out door cracks. Draft protectors simply slide beneath a door to prevent warm air from escaping and cool air from entering. Sealant strips fit around door frame and they have the same functionality. They are available at hardware stores.
Padding sharp furniture is a small improvement you can make that is especially important if you have young children. You can get protectors for the corners of your furniture from a store or foam tape.
Many times contractors lower construction costs via installing particleboard or solid wood cabinets with no hardware. You can purchase any style or design of knobs that you want and install them.
Install a pergola to add character to your house some character.
Pick a color palette for your space. Complementary colors can look nice in formal rooms of the home. This type of colors and enhancing the visual appeal.
Since these repairs require access to the inside of walls or floors, you should take care of them first.
You can increase your home more valuable by refinishing hardwood floors. You can find the proper equipment and maybe even classes at a big box hardware store near you. Doing this project will allow you to save lots of money because you don't have to get a new floor.
A good way to improve the look of your landscaping is to plant fully grown plants rather than seedlings. Mature plants add a quick pop of color to your landscape. It may take a while for seedlings to long to grow big enough to be noticeable.You want the house buyer to know that they are going to need to put forth a bunch of effort to get the yard looking nice.
Make sure your budget as comprehensive and accurate as possible.
Get an idea and estimate before beginning any home improvement project.Underestimating will only lead to a heap of financial problems down the most common mistakes people make when planning home improvement. Get more than one estimate and be certain to plan for complications.
Install a ceiling fans to better circulate your home's air.
You can plant lovely flowers, mulches and plants from flowers to trees.
Your bathroom can be redecorated very easily and on the cheap. Buying new bath mats, a shower curtain and bath mat is a very easy way to give your bathroom a new look. This will give an instant lift. Plants fresh a bathroom, but they need to be ones that can stand low light and humidity.
Make sure you allocate an area for the debris to go when a result of your project. Demolition can create a lot of material that you have to put somewhere.
You can even ask your expertise with each other.
Do you feel a drafty house? There are a lot of products on the market that use air as insulation. It is a lot like the bubble wrap. This is a drafty home.
Sheet Metal
There are many different sizes and types of screws to use when improving your home. Know the proper screw you need to use for the specific project you may have. Wood screws work best for projects involving wood as they are easy to screw into the wood. Sheet metal screws are best when it comes to sheet metal.
Home improvement projects are vital to maintaining your home. Understanding the steps involved in home improvements from start to finish should make maintaining your home easier than it would be to do otherwise. Following the tips laid out here is a great place to start.


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Learning Adventure
Game history
Some years ago, in the kingdom of wisdom ruled the desire to learn more and more, all its inhabitants were happy and wise, with an education above average, so the kingdom became the largest empire on earth, with the development of their practices, they were able to produce faster and more efficiently.
The empire is ruled by King Sophos, his queen Alison, Prince Wise, who are all wise men.
The abundance in the kingdom created envy in neighbouring kingdoms, and in the realm of ignorance, King Ignoramus sent a thief to kidnap the prince of the kingdom of wisdom, arrested him and blackmails King Sophos, in order to gain new lands and gold.
King Sophos offered the sacred book of eternal wisdom to those who would save his son from the dungeons of the wicked king Ignoramus.
Then you showed up, a real hero, willing to save the prince Wise from the clutches of the thief Tough Beard.
Good Luck!
Learning Adventure
This RPG is a Learning Adventure because the player cannot pass the levels without answering the questions asked during the challenges in the game.
The questions in the game can be about any educational theme or subject.
What if your child could learn while playing this game?
Play the Demo
Game in Development
We want to create 2 more levels to finish the game.
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A-SPAN Ministry to the Homeless
Central is providing a hot meal as well as a refuge from the weather and the street during this time. In addition the Central UMC family is preparing a sack lunch so that as the A-SPAN clients leave they will have at least one more meal for the day... Learn More
Children's Ministry
Children of all ages are welcomed to attend Sunday School at CUMC! Each Sunday the children enjoy a time of games, singing, and bible study during the morning worship... Learn More
Missions Ministry
The stated mission of the UMC is "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." We do this at Central by reaching out to others in Northern Virginia and around the world!... Learn More
Music Ministry
CUMC's Music Ministry is a great source of inspiration and enjoyment for all at Central, those who participate as singers and musicians and those who participate as listeners... Learn More
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Have you been thinking of participating in a church ministry but aren't certain where to serve? This is a wonderful ministry of the church and the shawls mean so much to those who receive them. Learn More
Young Adults Ministry
The Young Adults ministry provides fun opportunities for folks in their 20's and 30's to hang out, serve, learn and grow together in the Spirit. Learn More


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Please join us in congratulating Arvest Sales Manager in Fayetteville, Ark., Gaye Wilcox, on receiving Habitat for Humanity's Humanitarian of the Year award. Habitat for Humanity is an organization which works with the community to provide homes for low-income families. Arvest is dedicated to building community relationships and encourages its associates to do the same. Wilcox has served on the Habitat for Humanity Washington County* board since 2008 and as board president since 2010. During this time she has been a leader in an organization that has built 12 homes for very deserving families within Washington County. Links marked with * go to a third-party site not operated or endorsed by Arvest Bank, an FDIC-insured institution.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
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Throwback Thursday
Sisterly love, May 2006
They were so adorable and loved each other. What happened?
Sisterly love, May 2006
They were so adorable and loved each other. What happened?
First day of school 2008
They looked so adorable in their uniforms, but I'm glad they are out of that Catholic school.
My oldest daughter, Meagan, shared this picture on Facebook of her and three of her siblings in 2010 with this comment:
currently my favorite picture of all time. i wish jack was old enough at the time to get in on this, its just so darn cute. me and my lifelong friends. so thankful that i get to live and grow with my best friends
August 2010–we had just moved to this house a week before after a five-day, cross-country trek. In the back: Brenna (7 1/2) and Meagan (10). In the front: Owen (8 1/2) and Nora (4). Jack was a month old.
And here's the most recent pic I have of all five of them together at Owen's 8th grade graduation in June.
From left to right: Nora (1o), Owen (14), Jack (almost 6), Meagan (almost 16) and Brenna (13).
Here's what else Meagan had to say about her siblings:
ive been around these kiddos forever. no matter who walks in n out of my life, these fuckers are the ones who will always stick. i dont even want to think of us all starting our own lives and separating. its scary. ive lived with them my whole life, i hate to think one day i might have a hard time getting ahold of them because we let distance or time get in the way
This from a girl that has always said she hates being at home because there are too many people in the house and she can't stand any of us. I guess she's getting wise in her "old" age.
I look at the second picture and can hardly believe these are my kids. Three teenagers–two of them in high school in the fall. Am I old enough to have a sixteen-year-old? When I think about them, I still picture those little kids in the first picture.
Or like this:
Brenna (15 months), Meagan (3 1/2) and Owen (2). So little.
I asked Brenna why she forgot her book (The Hunger Games) when she went to school. She looked all sad and said her teacher told her she couldn't read it because it wasn't a "good" book.
Who is the teacher to tell her what she can and can't read? She should be happy that Brenna is not only reading but challenging herself. Hunger Games is WAY above her regular reading level (she's in 3rd grade). I'm so proud of her. She's on page 82 or something and is now telling me I can't discuss the book with Meagan because we keep spoiling it for her, lol.
I wonder what her teacher thinks about her reading The Walking Dead comics. She's on book 3 or 4 now. Owen is on book 5.
She probably thinks I'm a horrible mother for letting them read inappropriate books.
Meagan as a nerd.
Owen as a zombie
Brenna as a zombie
Nora as a hippie (all clothes the girls own, I love that top)
Jack as Tigger (wearing the same costume the other 4 kids wore their first time out trick or treating)
The kids: Owen (10), Jack (15 months), Brenna (almost 9–next week) and Nora (5 1/2). Meagan took off with her friends before I could get one of all 5 kids.
My little history post got me thinking about Halloween and how I can still pretty easily remember what the kids wore each year thanks mostly to the pictures. It's a lot to remember, though. Five kids over 11 years of costumes. So this post is to put those memories to words and pictures.
And to show off my awesome costume making skills. Enjoy.
Halloween 2000: Meagan was only 4 months old and I was so sick with the flu I couldn't talk. But the weather in Chicago was GORGEOUS. I mean I don't recall ever having weather like that when I was a kid. Heck, when I was growing up you bought or made costumes 4 sizes too big because you had to fit your heavy winter coat (and, sometimes snowpants) under it. But in 2000 it was in the upper 60s and my neighbors were passing out candy so I dressed Meagan in this orange shirt we bought her at the GAP. Yes, I remember the shirt exactly (it had little pictures of pumpkins printed on the front with one square made of that ridged material that creates the illusion of movement…or, in this case, makes the scratchy noise that entertained her for hours as a baby). I remember this because Jack still wears that shirt. We bought it earlier that month on the sales racks for like $4 along with a yellow one (it had a duck on the front). I regret with all my heart we were too broke to buy more because 11 years and 4 kids later they are still being worn. The printed pictures have worn off but the fabric is in perfect condition. Anyway, we sat outside with the neighbors for an hour or so.
Halloween 2001: Meagan had just turned 16 months and Owen was turning 1 month the next day. We got Meagan the Tigger costume. One of those cheesy one piece outfits that has a picture of the character on the stomach. But it was cute and cheap and Meagan was only one so what would she care, lol. Hubby had to work so I pulled out our brand new double stroller and dressed Meagan up as the cutest Tigger ever and put the orange shirt on Owen (and, to show how much bigger he is than the girls–the 6-12 month size shirt fit him at 1 month the way it fit Meagan at 4 months, lol). We just walked up and down our block and a neighbor girl took Meagan up and down the stairs to get her candy. Then we went home. I was exhausted just with that.
Meagan as Tigger: 15 months old
Halloween 2002: Meagan was 2 and Owen was 13 months (minus 1 day). This was the most hilarious Halloween ever. Initially I had no plans to take the kids out, what with me being 9 months pregnant with Brenna and all, but hubby happened to get off work early and was kind of upset that we weren't going since he missed the year before. Then I remembered a costume that my mom had made me as a kid and dug it out of the box in the basement. Owen had to squeeze into the Tigger costume which is a 12 month size. At 13 months he was already wearing mostly 24month clothes so it didn't fit. He was not amused. We went around the block with me carrying my 26lbs toddler and trying to help Meagan up and down steps. The stares we got were priceless. I'm sure some people wondered if my gigantic belly was a costume, especially with 2 toddlers in tow. It was kind of cool and I couldn't even zip my coat up I was so huge. Brenna was born 8 days later.
Owen as Tigger, 13 months; and Meagan as Raggedy Ann, 2
Halloween 2003: Meagan was 3, Owen was 2 and Brenna was almost 1. This was another gorgeous Halloween. The weather was spectacular and I think it got into the 70s. We dressed the kids up and took them to Brookfield Zoo for the day. It was a blast but we missed the candy they hand out when it gets dark. Instead we went home and took the kids trick or treating around the neighborhood. Meagan was Raggedy Ann again because I didn't have the time or energy or money to make her a new costume. She didn't seem to care. Owen was Bob the Builder wearing his own overalls and his little tool kit and hard hat he got for his birthday earlier in the month. Brenna wore the Tigger costume which was a little big on her since at 12 months she was still wearing 9 month clothes (my kids are so very different it's funny).
Meagan as Raggedy Ann (again), 3; Brenna as Tigger, 1; and Owen as Bob the Builder, 2
Halloween 2004: Meagan was 4, Owen was 3 and Brenna was going on 2. This was the year I decided to sew my own costumes. Yeah, somehow I managed to do that with 2 toddlers and a preschooler at home. I started by making Brenna a cute little clown costume but as soon as I got it done Meagan wanted one, too. So back to the fabric store I went for more fabric because it absolutely had to match, lol. Owen was a cowboy and I made him the duster to wear over his jeans and flannel shirt. His cousin happened to give him a pair of cowboy boots. I found the cowboy hat at Wal-mart. I spent a lot more on fabric and stuff to make the costumes than it would have cost to buy crappy ones at the store. But I wanted to be able to pass the costumes (and memories) down to my grandkids like the costume my mom made me when I was little. I got so many compliments on the costumes. Especially the duster. People were surprised to find out I made it. I was so proud. The weather also turned out fantastic again. We took the kids to the zoo in the morning and then trick or treating around the neighborhood when it got dark.
Meagan as a clown, 4; Owen as a cowboy, 3 and Brenna as a clown, almost 2
Halloween 2005: Meagan was 5, Owen was 4, Brenna was almost 3. We actually didn't go out this year. We had moved to Pennsylvania and we were so broke. I started making Meagan a witch costume but I got sick. It ended up not being an issue because the town we lived in did trick or treating the Thursday before Halloween. That night it was like 40F and raining. And all three kids were sick (not as sick as me but were coughing and had runny noses). So we didn't go out. They didn't really seem to notice.
Halloween 2006: Meagan was 6, Owen was 5, Brenna was almost 4 and Nora was almost 7 months. This was our 2nd year in PA and the weather turned out much better on trick or treat night. The first year I thought the town's celebration was screwy but it turned out so nice. At 6pm on the Thursday before Halloween the sirens went off and everyone came out. For 2 hours everyone trick or treated then at 8pm the sirens went off again and everyone went home. The police and volunteer fire department were out with lights flashing to keep order. I don't remember being on any street that didn't have a cop car going by. The weather was great and it was a lot of fun. On Halloween they did a little parade and costume contest for the kids. On Thursday it was like in the upper 60s that night. On Halloween it was only like 50F so it worked out great. I made the kids costumes again this year and got a lot of compliments along with stares and comments about me being out alone with 4 small kids, lol. Meagan was a witch, Owen was Batman, Brenna was a clown and Nora wore the Tigger costume.
Meagan as a witch, 6 years old
Brenna as a clown, almost 4 (made from vintage fabric that my gramma had in a box)
Nora in the Tigger costume, 6 1/2 months old
Halloween 2007: Meagan was 7, Owen was 6, Brenna was almost 5 and Nora was 18 months. We were back in Chicago this year. The weather was awful. I remember this was the year hubby took off work and it was freaking FREEZING. We had our winter coats and hats on and only made it a few blocks before everyone was miserable. There were barely any people out. So we headed home and were surprised to find my dad had ordered pizza. It was awesome to come home shivering to find our favorite steaming hot pizza waiting. Meagan designed her own costume and I made it. She was a devil. Owen wore this cheap-o Darth Vader costume. The kind of things you buy in a store. But someone had given it to us and it fit. Using the cape from his Batman costume and a plastic lightsaber he looked pretty good (he refused to get the mask). Brenna was a cowgirl wearing one of her own dresses and her cowboy boots. And Nora wore the clown costume I made for Brenna in 2003.
Meagan as a she-devil (designed by her), 7 years old
Owen as Darth Vader, 6 years old
Brenna as a cowgirl, almost 5 years old
Nora as a clown, 1 1/2 years old
Halloween 2008: Meagan was 8, Owen was 7, Brenna was almost 6 and Nora was 2 1/2. All of the good weather we had those first years went away. It wasn't super cold this year but chilly enough that the kids needed jackets. I went out with my friend and her three girls (who were 9, 7 1/2 and 20 months old). She really knew the best routes to go and we got so much freaking candy I didn't know what to do with it all, lol (I ate most of it). Meagan threw a huge fit about wearing her costume to school and ended up not dressing up. She was like the only kid in uniform all because she was afraid they would make fun of her hippie costume. She looked absolutely adorable and my dad thought it was pretty good (that coming from someone that lived through the era) but I don't have pictures because she refused to get dressed and stand for the photoshoot. She threw one of her patented tantrums and almost didn't get to go trick or treating. Owen wore his Darth Vader costume again, Brenna wore the witch costume I made Meagan in 2006 and Nora was a mummy. I just made strips from some muslin I had and wrapped her up. She looked really cute but I didn't have time to sew the strips together so it all fell apart by the time we got home.
Brenna as a witch, almost 6; Owen as Darth Vader, 7; and Nora as a mummy, 2 1/2
Halloween 2009: Meagan was 9, Owen was 8, Brenna was almost 7 and Nora was 3 1/2. Another cold year. I remember this year because I took the kids out along with my friend's older two girls (who were 10 and 8 1/2) because her youngest (3) had swine flu. It wouldn't have been bad but her oldest daughter has a mouth. We got about 3 blocks from their house and I almost took her back home because she made fun of Brenna repeatedly for her speech problems. Poor Brenna is just the sweetest, most caring kid ever and she can't help the way she talks. She couldn't understand why an older kid was making fun of her. A 10yo making fun of a 6yo. That's just wrong. But we kept going despite how annoying this kid is. I love my friend and her kids but she can be so annoying. Owen didn't go with us because an hour after he got to school I got a call that he wasn't feeling well. When I went to pick him up he was white as a sheet and shaking like crazy. It was our first case of the flu for one of the kids. Poor kid. He ended up passing out candy on Halloween because he was feeling a little better but not well enough to be out in the cold all night. And that was after I worked really hard on his costume. He was going to be a SWAT guy. I made the vest for him and it turned out really good. Meagan was a rock star, I believe, using her own clothes. But she threw a huge fit so I have no pictures of her again. Brenna wore the hippie costume (with a slight change from what Meagan chose) and Nora wore the clown costume I made Brenna in 2006.
Brenna as a hippie, almost 7
Halloween 2010: Meagan was 10, Owen was 9, Brenna was almost 8, Nora was 4 1/2 and Jack was 3 1/2 months. It was our first year in Washington so I didn't know how things were going to go but everything turned out great. Our neighborhood is so friendly and quiet. There were tons of kids out. Meagan opted to go out with her friend, Jamie, and her sister and cousin. It's the first year I allowed one of the kids to go on their own (they went sans parents). The rest of us started out with Owen's friend Connor and his dad and sister (Teagan, Nora's friend). But the kids were getting too far ahead for Nora so Owen and Brenna went off with them. Me, hubby, Nora and Jack in the stroller took our time just walking around our loop. That was enough for me. Meagan was a rock star. Her friend did up her hair and makeup (it was crazy). Owen was an old man wearing some clothes I picked up at the Salvation Army when I was in college. Brenna wore the devil costume with some stretch pants underneath. She looked really cute. Nora wore the witch costume from 2006 and Jack had on this cute Halloween jammies my niece found him at a yard sale and a pumpkin hat I knitted him up real quick the night before.
Owen as an old man, 9; Nora as a witch, 4 1/2; Brenna as a devil, almost 8; and Meagan as a rock star, 10
I'm not sure what the kids are going to be this year. The odds are nerd, hippie and baby are going to come up. They have to make do with what we have on hand and they've outgrown all the costumes I've made over the years. Jack is going to wear the Tigger costume just like all the other kids. Last year I was afraid it wouldn't fit him but he ended up being small like the girls were so, even though he is 15 months, the 12 month costume will still fit him. Hopefully the weather will be nice this year like last year (the kids just wore light jackets).
My middle daughter, Brenna, is almost nine years old. She is such a great kid. She so sweet and caring and helpful. I don't know what I'd do without her. She was a lifesaver when I was pregnant with Jack. At the end when I was so uncomfortable I could barely move she took up the slack, doing a lot of the household chores for me without me even asking. She was 7 at the time. She amazes me every day with the depth of her compassion. She is a very special little girl.
Today she also reminded me that she is a very strong, brave girl, too. She was at the park with her friend and just came home a few minutes ago. She was a mess. I guess she wiped out on her bike. I couldn't believe what I saw. She limped in covered in dirt and blood, tears streaming down her face. But did she errupt into a fit of screaming? Nope, she got herself a paper towel and started cleaning herself up even though I could see she was going into shock. She was pale and shaking and trying to control her voice. I stayed back and let her do her thing as I tried to talk her into sitting down. I noticed the more I tried to get her to sit the more wavery her voice would get. When she was focused on cleaning herself up she was strong and solid.
She just amazes me. She didn't really break down until I woke my husband up (he had the door to our room locked and I needed to get in our bathroom where I had some gauze and other supplies). When she saw the look of shock on her face she just started bawling but quickly recovered. She's now resting on the couch, still covered head to toe in dirt. Her friend was with her and they patched up her knee with some bandaids (about 6 of them). I haven't looked under them yet but it must be bad. She had blood running all down her leg when she got home (lots of blood). And on her one arm from an inch long gash at her elbow. Both arms and legs and her clothes are just covered in dirt.
I have no idea what she was doing or how she fell all I know is that my brave, strong little girl got herself up despite the pain and fear and got herself home and was able to start fixing herself up. It was a proud day for me. I know I've taught her well if she can do all that on her own. But I also know it has to do with her, as an individual. Like I said to my oldest if it had been her that got hurt the friend would have had to come get me because Meagan would have never gotten up and walked herself home. She would have freaked out like she was dying and we probably would have ended up in the ER after a neighbor called 911 from the screaming. She spazzes out over a skinned knee.
I was also so thankful we were home. Our kids are allowed to stay home by themselves (mostly the older 3). Usually they are in the house and can't leave except to sit in the yard with friends. But yesterday we ran to the store and Brenna was at her friend's house. We stopped by to tell her we were leaving and she said she'd be there or at our house. This could have happened while we were out. I know she would have cleaned herself up bravely and waited for someone to get home but I'm so glad we were home for this. It's one of my fears when we do leave them home alone. Usually they are all together (rarely does just one of them stay alone although we allow it) so I know if one gets hurt the others are there to help but still…
Anyway. I just wanted to tell everyone about my super special, amazing, brave little girl. I'm almost in tears typing this because I am just so freaking proud of her right now. And a little nervous about having to clean her up. We're keeping an eye on her because she said she banged her head and now is demanding to take a nap. That worries me more than her physical injuries.
Here's some pics of her injuries. This was after she cleaned herself up. There was so much blood all over her.
Another gorgeous Saturday up here in the Pacific Northwest (see, it doesn't always rain). It was in the 80s today in beautiful Vancouver, WA so we all got in the car to go for a drive… naturally. We ended up in some Oregon ocean side town (don't remember which one). It was a nice drive. We went through the Tillamook State Forest which was absolutely gorgeous. We finally had to stop to use the bathroom and ended up at the rest stop just outside the western border of the park. There was no one else there and this place was pristine and so beautiful. The kids wanted to explore but hubby wanted to get back on the road but the kids found a little path down to a creek flowing through the area. It was very pretty and serene. You didn't even notice the road going over a few feet away. Like a little hidden piece of paradise.
After taking pictures we went for a little walk along the cliffside. It was very pretty but without a pack to carry Jack we couldn't go far. The path was too narrow and steep for the stroller and Jack is too heavy and squirmy to carry him far. But I got some good shots of the kids climbing on some trees.
Nora was sad because Daddy kept trying to get her to pose in places she didn't like… like near the cliff or in the tree. Don't know what her deal was, she used to be pretty fearless.
Jack does NOT like hats of any kind. He spent most of the time trying to get his new sun hat off. But he looks so cute in it. And I caught his super cute smile… teeth and all.
After our little hike the older three kids decided to climb down to the beach. There was no easy way down there so hubby and Nora stayed up above with the stroller and Jack. While I nearly broke my neck climbing down after the kids. But I got pictures of them playing in the ocean.
After our little excursion we got back in the car and drove all the way down to Newport, OR. Then after having dinner at some pizza place we drove over towards Corvallis, OR (where my brother lives) and then joined up with I-5 and headed home. By then Jack was really fussy. He wanted OUT of his carseat. We stopped at Wal-mart in Vancouver, though, to pick up some groceries and got home at like 10pm. Way past Jack's bedtime. But he wanted nothing to do with bed. Eventually he just crashed on the living room floor, lol. Tomorrow it's supposed to be just as nice but we're going to stick closer to home and explore the riverfront in Washougal or go up to Lacamas Lake in Camas (the town next to us).
Oh, I also got these pics:
I LOVE this pic. This is Mt. Hood taken from the I-205 bridge crossing from Washington into Portland, OR. So pretty. This is what we see every time we drive home from Vancouver. We drive east on Highway 14 and this is the view you get. In fact you can see the mountain from the playground down the street from our house and you could see it from our porch if the house and some trees across the street weren't in the way.
When we go into Vancouver we can also see Mt. Adams and Mt. Saint Helen. I love it here. It's so beautiful.


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A short overview of integrated waveguide demultiplexers for different applications ill future highly integrated optical communication systems is presented. Some fabricated devices based on amorphous silicon nanowire technology are described.
Optical devices based on Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology have well been studied due to their inherited advantages from Integrated Circuits (IC), such as: small size, high reliability, mass production and potential integration with microelectronics. Among all the materials, silicon nanowire platform gains more and more interest. The large refractive index difference between core and cladding allows tremendous reduction of the component size. This thesis studies theoretically and experimentally some integrated optical devices based on silicon nanophotonic platform, including echelle grating demultiplexers and photonic crystals.
Some of the numerical methods are introduced first. Scalar integral diffraction method is efficient for calculating the diffraction efficiency of gratings. Beam propagation method and finite-difference time-domain method are also introduced, for simulating the light propagation along the devices.
The fabrication technology and characterization methods are described. The fabrication steps involve: plasma assisted film deposition, E-beam lithography, RIE-etching. All these steps are proceeded under cleanroom environment. The characterization is mainly based on two methods: end-fire coupling and vertical grating coupling. The grating coupler is more efficient compared with the butt-coupling between fiber and nanowires, but is worse solution for final packaging.
Two types of components have been realized and characterized with the above technology. The echelle grating demultiplexer is one of the key components in WDM networks. A method for increasing the diffraction efficiency based on total internal reflection is applied, and a significant improvement of the diffraction efficiency of more than 3dB is achieved. A novel cross-order echelle grating-based triplexer, a bidirectional transceiver for application in the Passive Optical Networks (PON), has been designed and fabricated, which can multi/demultiplex three channels located at 1310nm, 1490nm and 1550nm. Polarization dependence issue of echelle grating demultiplexers has been studied. Two polarization compensation schemes have been proposed, which are for the first time polarization insensitive designs of echelle grating demultiplexers based on silicon nanowire platform.
Photonic crystal devices are also addressed in the thesis. There has been little research on the photonic crystal cavity based on pillar type. A silicon pillar type photonic crystal cavity has been fabricated with the measured Q value as high as about 104, and with an extremely high sensitivity for the changing of the background material or the effective diameter of the pillars. This kind of structure has the advantage on sensing applications compared to the air-hole type structure.


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As "Childish Gambino," Donald Glover performs on Arsenio, explains his current thoughts and goals
The artist formerly known as Donald Glover made an appearance Tuesday night on The Arsenio Hall Show in his sleepwear and slippers, performing one of his new songs ("Shadows") and chatting with Arsenio beforehand. Arsenio introduced Glover as Childish Gambino and waited for the audience to figure it out. Just as Glover himself explained in listing "N/A" under his occupation when filling out forms for taxes or other purposes. "I don't know what you want me to say here, but whatever it is, you'll figure it out." If you're looking for answers, here's what Childish Gambino had to offer...Read More


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Caribbean looks to address climate change
Setting a precedent in fight against global warming, the 8th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will be climate impact neutral. The event will be held in Puerto Rico on April 25-29.
The conference, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, will stick to it's theme of "Keeping the Right Balance - Economic Progress and Sustainable Tourism" by offsetting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with event activities through! a progressive program called MyClimate?.
The CTO's decision to address the issue of global warming at this year's conference is significant because of the interrelationship between global warming, travel, and coastal tourism development, particularly in the Caribbean. "The reality is that last year was the hottest year on record. Water temperatures and water levels are rising, contributing to coral bleaching and resulting in an ever increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes which are inundating coastal regions," explains Peter D. Krahenbuhl, Co-founder and Vice President of Sustainable Travel International (STI). "In addition, dust storms from the Sahara Desert, which are directly related to global climate change, are the root cause of Caribbean sea fan disease and asthma among many young people in! the region. All of these issues have having a profound impact on the Caribbean tourism industry," Krahenbuhl continues.
With physical and emotional scars leftover from last year's hurricane season, the tourism community, however, remains hopeful that the future will be better through programs like MyClimate?. MyClimate? is a voluntary program that mitigates carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by investing in Kyoto compliant renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that reduce an equivalent amount of emissions elsewhere.
The CTO, in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and STI, is utilizing MyClimate? to offset conference-related GHG emissions, including air travel for all attendees, which is the largest contributor of conference related emissions. The organizers of the annual Sustainable Tourism Development Conference are taking a solutions oriented approach by offsetting their GHG emissions through MyClimate, while setting an example to conference attendees who will be representing 32 countries. "We don't want to just talk about sustainable tourism development," explains Celeste Cordero of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, "but rather show everyone that there are viable solutions that can be implemented to address global warming."
STI, who will be presenting "Global Warming, Tourism, and the Caribbean" at the conference, will use the conference as an example of how the Caribbean tourism industry can protect itself and avoid contributing to its own problems. "Travel and tourism companies, from hotels and tour operators to airlines and attractions, as well as individual travelers can now actively offset their tourism related greenhouse gas emissions and help neutralize their own global warming impacts," Krahenbuhl concludes.


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These resources take an in depth look at countertransference:
Berenholz, D. L. (2007). Countertransference dreams: An intersubjectivity theory perspective. (Order No. AAI3268620, Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering, , 3386.
Greenberg, J. (2009). Commentary on sander M. abend's "freud, transference, and therapeutic action.". The Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 78(3), 925-935.
These resources provide furthering details on the critique and experiment by Mark Solms:
Domhoff, G. W. (2004). Why did empirical dream researchers reject freud? A critique of historical claims by mark solms. Dream
Pace-Schott, E., & Hobson, J. A. (1998). Review of the neuropsychology of dreams: A clinico-anatomical study. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2(5), 199-200.ing, 14(1), 3-17.


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Upper Mustang Trek Highlights
- You will walk back to the history of Lo Manthang after exploring the palace of king Lo.
- You can walk freely without worrying about the rain as the region lies in the rain shadow area of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
- You will have spiritual feel walking through many Gompas, chortens, flapping prayer flags, caves, rock paintings, and century-old monasteries.
- You will catch a live glimpse of Tibetan influence on the everyday activities and culture of the locals there.
- You will be proceeding further on the trip with the enticing views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other chains of mountains.
The Upper Mustang trek winds its way to the hidden Buddhist world of the Kingdom of Mustang, also known as Lo. This remote trans-Himalayan mountain area borders Tibet and has a distinct Tibetan feel to it, both in its people and culture and in its arid landscape of high cliffs and rocks of unusual formations and colours.
The trek visits Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang, then on through a stark landscape in the rain shadow of the Dhaulagiri massif to Lo-Manthang, the seat of past Kings of the Kingdom of Lo.
Explore caves, rock paintings, monasteries, and gompa and learn something about the culture of this area. Panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and others, are very much part of this exciting trip!
Within Lo Manthang itself a visit to Namgyal Gompa and Tingkhar, the last main village in the northwest of the area, as well as the King's palace, brings further cultural understanding of the area.
There is also an amchi (traditional Tibetan doctor) museum and school, where visitors can learn about this ancient healing art and how it is being adapted to meet modern-day situations.
A few hours' walk from Lo Manthang is Gyakar with its famous Gompa. Ghar Gompa is over 1,200 years old, is dedicated to Guru Rinpoche, who travelled these areas at that time.
The Gompa is famous for its rock paintings, and the fact it is believed that if you make a wish here, it will come true. So make a wish at the Ghar Gompa, and hope to return again someday!
The trek is a relatively high altitude (3,000m to 3,800m), which is somehow intensified by the dry air.
While it is no problem for those born at this altitude to travel at speed, visitors will be more leisurely in their hike to avoid any altitude related problems. On average walking takes place from 5 to 7 hours a day and some paths are particularly windy and dusty.
But this trek into the restricted area of Upper Mustang, which in part follows the ancient salt route, is something that will remain in one's memory forever.
|Day 1
|Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive)
|830 m
|6 - 7 hr
|Day 2
|Pokhara to Jomsom (Flight) to Kagbeni
|2800 m
|3 hr
|Day 3
|Kagbeni to Chele
|3050 m
|7 hr
|Day 4
|Chele to Syangmoche
|3475 m
|6 hr
|Day 5
|Syangmoche to Ghaymi
|3500 m
|5 hr
|Day 6
|Ghami to Charang
|3560 m
|4 hr
|Day 7
|Charang to Lo Manthang
|3770 m
|5 hr
|Day 8
|Day trip to Chhoser Cave
|3770 m
|3 hr
|Day 9
|Lo Manthang to Drakmar
|3800 m
|6 - 7 hr
|Day 10
|Drakmar to Ghiling
|3860 m
|5 - 6 hr
|Day 11
|Ghiling to Chuksang
|3050 m
|5 - 6 hr
|Day 12
|Chuksang to Jomsom
|2715 m
|5 - 6 hr
|Day 13
|Jomsom to Pokhara (Flight)
|830 m
|30 min
|Day 14
|Pokhara to Kathmandu (Drive)
|1380 m
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Letter to David Cameron about military airstrikes on Syria:
The Prime Minister
10 Downing Street
Friday 27th November 2015
Dear Prime Minister,
Thank you for your statement to Parliament yesterday.
As I said in my question to you, I believe the Government has made a strong moral and legal case for the UK joining military airstrikes to defeat the totalitarianism of ISIS; the remaining questions are practical ones.
Given the complexity of the situation in Syria, and the record of past interventions, I know you will appreciate the importance of Parliament being able to consider the detailed strategy in advance of any motion being drawn up or put before the House, and therefore I am writing to ask for direct briefings, including security briefings for Privy Counsellors, to be held as swiftly as possibly.
You will be aware from yesterday's exchanges in the Commons that MPs need further information and assurances on some important questions:
On which ground troops UK airstrikes will be seeking to support.
On the strategy to prevent airstrikes against ISIS strengthening President Assad's position in the Syrian Civil War and as a result strengthening recruitment for ISIS.
On how Sunni Muslims will be involved in the international peace process.
And on the strategy to safeguard those at risk of becoming refugees.
I am concerned that very few Members of Parliament have been given detailed briefing by the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence on this, and even fewer have had access to full security briefings. That makes it very difficult for MPs to contribute to the Government's consideration of what form any motion should take, as well as to respond to the motion. For example despite several inquiries I have been advised that the only briefing on offer is a general one from the MoD next Wednesday. I'm sure you would agree that this is insufficient - especially as there are suggestions that the Government is considering holding the vote on Wednesday.
Given the gravity of this issue, I am writing to ask you to arrange joint Foreign Office and MoD briefings for all MPs on Monday in advance of your decision on tabling a motion.
And in addition, I believe it is essential that all Privy Counsellors, and not just the Party Leadership, are offered a detailed security briefing at the earliest opportunity, before the end of Monday and before any motion is finalised.
Yours sincerely,
Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP
Member of Parliament for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford


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If your firm has been spending big bucks on branding, paying fat bonuses or packing associates off for courses at Harvard Business School, too bad, so sad! You've just wasted your partners' hard-earned money.
Rather than those high-priced items, young lawyers care much more about squishier things like firm culture and work/life balance, according to a new survey of more than 1,200 lawyers (over 90 percent of the respondents were associates).
So does that mean that associates want to revolutionize Big Law or eventually drop out entirely?
Here are some highlights from the Major, Lindsey & Africa survey:
To me, these young lawyers are either delusional or lying through their teeth. Or just a bundle of contradictions.
Get this: Despite reports that millennials are disillusioned with the game, an astonishing 44 percent predict that they will be law firm partners (34 percent expect to do so at their current firm). What's more, 66 percent say they are "confident" or "very confident" that they will achieve their career goals.
What's with the high self-regard? Unlike many of their predecessors, this group truly wants to be lawyers, says MLA partner Michelle Fivel, one of the study's authors. "They chose to go to law school during or after the recession. They went in with their eyes wide open."
Another surprise: This generation is more smitten with making partner than going in-house. "There's been a shift, and they understand there's more stability with firms," says Ru Bhatt, an MLA managing director who co-authored the report. "They feel better informed about firms," adds Bhatt, noting that law firm compensation has been steadily rising.


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The Orient Express is a well-known name of the train, but this wheel of fortune online has nothing to do with trains. The oriental style symbols of this game by WGS soft can take you to a different cultural background, though. It is quite different from most internet slots, because it doesn't have any wild or scatter symbols, and the number of paylines of this five reel fruit machine is unusual: twenty one. The Orient Express doesn't offer any free spins or bonus rounds we are all used to, which can be disappointing for those who love bonuses. Players who choose real money slots for decent and regular payouts will have a different opinion because Orient Express has larger than normal payouts for any winning combination. Many also like the Stop Spin feature of this wheel of fortune and the coin values to play with – $0.01 to $10. This slot is similar to Movie Magic Slot.
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