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Remission Guilt
Is it Okay to be well?
When I was in the hospital with lupus, I made friends with all the other teenage "regulars" who, like me, were frequent admits of the eighth floor. All of my new friends were dealing with life-threatening, chronic illnesses. My "chronic kids crew" and I bonded quickly over medications, physical therapy, and even razzing the nurses. We were thick as thieves. Sadly, one thing eventually separated us – life itself. I moved on, and they did not. Every single one of my friends' lives were taken by their chronic illness. Every single one eventually passed away. My "crew" became a party of one.
For many years, I felt guilty that I was given the chance to live and they were not. I got to grow-up and they did not. Was it fair? Was it right for me to be happy? Did I deserve to be well?
Cancer survivors have labeled the feeling behind those questions as "survivor guilt." And whether you have had cancer, lupus, or are a war veteran – whatever the case may be, those feelings can happen, are valid, and are important to talk about.
So let's talk about it…
First off, let me say that remission guilt or "survivor guilt" is NORMAL and common. Remission guilt refers to the sense of guilt that one may experience when he or she survives or "feels well" when others in the same classification do not. For those suffering with lupus or another lupus overlap disease, this may happen when you experience your first remission. Remission is a period of time when your disease is "quiet" or "inactive." You may feel great, but also feel bad that other people that you know with lupus are still suffering.
Some may deal with remission guilt if they experience a sudden onset of the disease (maybe nephritis), receive treatment, and are able to get back to normal life – relatively unscathed. They may feel sad that others who have nephritis are still suffering, while their case is manageable.
Why do we feel this way? Well, in short, there is a sense of implied comparison when one is around others that have gone to battle and served in the same war. With lupus, you may share nearly identical scars, have walked the same exhausting road, or felt similar pain. And it is natural to compare and contrast lupus war stories. There is a sense of camaraderie – and when you share an experience with a stranger, they become like family, and with "remission" you suddenly feel like you are abandoning that family.
There is also an "identity crisis" that may happen as well. Now, lupus is not your entire identity, but it is a part of your identity. When remission happens, you may feel like your long-time roommate just suddenly got evicted and now there is a big empty room and you are not sure what to do with it.
Dissociation is the process of emotionally separating or disconnecting from something. This may happen when you start to experience guilt from being in remission. Personally, I know the "disassociation game" well. I mean, come on, when you are finally feeling well, the last thing you want to do is talk about lupus, be reminded about lupus, be fearful that your lupus is going to come back, and feel terrible that others are still suffering. So the knee-jerk reaction is to disassociate yourself from it altogether. You don't mention it; you don't go to support group meetings; and you put all things "lupus" in a purple box and bury it away.
Hmm…..but does that really work? In my experience, it doesn't. The winds of life inevitably unearth that buried box, no matter how deeply I have buried it.
Okay, so, if I am feeling guilty about feeling well, and disassociation doesn't work, then, what does?
Sounds cliche right? Well, there is a lot more to this "acceptance" thing than one might think. Acceptance is simply recognizing and acknowledging the moment is what it is. Acceptance has no bearing on future events. You can accept something as true in a moment (say, you are having a flare) but it doesn't mean
that you won't work towards making healthy choices for the future. Or vise versa. You may accept that you are feeling well now, and be grateful, but that doesn't mean you can predict how you will feel tomorrow or the next day, and so on. Acceptance does not mean giving up, living in denial, or "dissociation land." Acceptance is seeing the truth of your reality today and living that truth.
Some of you reading this may be thinking, "This definitely doesn't apply to me. I have NEVER experienced anything close to remission." And that may be accurate. Maybe you have never technically been in remission. But, I would bet that you have experienced good days along your lupus journey. And I am sure you were so grateful for those good days. The saddest thing that I see and hear in my role as Client Services Director for Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus is not the physical manifestations of lupus. It is when I see other people tearing each other down for being well. When people say, "You are definitely not as sick as I am." That is called the "Shame Game." It can happen when someone is doing well or in remission, or when someone is deep in the valley of a flare. Listen, just because you have never had a remission, does not give you permission to shame those that have. Instead, be grateful to see that others are doing well, because when someone else experiences "wellness" it is a glimmer of hope that you may (and probably will) experience it someday too. Also, be cautious of competing with your fellow lupus comrades. We are all on our own paths, and though we may have similar battles, there is but one you. As Dr. Seuss once said, "Today you are you, that is truer than true, there is no one alive who is youer than you." And besides, the physical and emotional side effects of shaming are not positive. As tempting as it may be to shame someone who exhibits a different view, or wellness level than you, shaming them is not going to make you feel good in the long run. It's not righting a wrong. It's shame and it does not get you very far. "No man ever got very high from pulling other people down. The intelligent merchant does not knock his competitors. The sensible worker does not knock those who work with him. Don't knock your friends. Don't knock your enemies. Don't knock yourself." – Alfred Lord Tennyson
Not everyone will experience remission guilt. Certain factors, may increase the likelihood of developing those feelings of guilt, but acknowledging those feelings and recognizing that they are both common and a normal part of the human condition may help. Having an attitude of gratitude, healthy self-care (regular exercise, relaxing activities, eating well, sleeping well) is also an important part of healing from those feelings.
If your feelings of guilt are impacting your daily life on a level that it is difficult to function, then the support of a counselor or therapist might be a good suggestion. And lastly, don't feel like because you are in remission you have to cut-ties with your local lupus support group. In the contrary, speaking with others who are currently suffering, helps validate your lupus journey and will offer hope to those who are newly diagnosed.
It is okay to be well. Don't squander your good days with guilt, rather, translate those feelings into empathy and compassion. Use your experience to connect and uplift your lupus brothers and sisters. And celebrate how far you've come and where you are today.
Author: Kelli Roseta
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Vice President Cheney is under scrutiny for the following exchange with North Dakota radio host Scott Henen:
HENEN: And I've had people call and say, please, let the Vice President know that if it takes dunking a terrorist in water, we're all for it, if it saves American lives…Would you agree a dunk in water is a no-brainer if it can save lives?
THE VICE PRESIDENT: It's a no-brainer for me, but for a while there, I was criticized as being the Vice President "for torture." We don't torture. That's not what we're involved in.
Cheney's comments were widely understood as an endorsement of a practice called "waterboarding" — a technique where prisoner "who is bound and gagged has water poured over him to make him think he is about to drown." (In 1947, the U.S. tried and convicted a Japanese officer with war crimes for waterboarding a U.S. civilian.)
Today, Press Secretary Tony Snow insisted that Cheney's comments did not endorse waterboarding. Snow said that Cheney does not comment on specific interrogation techniques and is "not a guy who slips up." ABC's Ann Compton countered that Cheney "did go up and curse a senator to his face on the Senate floor and accidentally shot his friend." Watch it:
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SNOW: I'm telling you what the Vice President — I talked to Leeann about it. She says, No, he wasn't referring to waterboarding; he was referring to using a program of questioning, not talking about waterboarding.
Let me put it this way: You've got Dick Cheney, who has been head of an intelligence committee. He's been the secretary of defense. He's been the vice president. This is not a guy who slips up. And he's also not a guy who does winks and nods about things that involve matters that you don't talk about for political reasons. Sorry.
COMPTON: Saying that Vice President Cheney doesn't make mistakes like this, he did go up and curse a senator to his face on the Senate floor and accidentally shot his friend. So he's not perfect.

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Dr. Jack Zazzaro
is a native of Wethersfield, Connecticut. He attended South Catholic High School, and received his Bachelor's and dental degrees from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Zazzaro has been helping people with their oral care needs locally since 1984. He opened at his current location in Southbury in 2004.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, past President of the Dental Society of Greater Waterbury, A member of the Federation Dentaire Internationale and The International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Zazzaro
was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists at its 74th Annual Convention in San Francisco on October 24'th, 2004. This honorary organization for the recognition of outstanding and meritorious service, presented Dr. Zazzaro a membership plaque and gold key symbolic of this Fellowship for conspicuous service rendered to the art and science of dentistry. The college, with representation in more than 80 countries, has approximately 10,000 members, including over 5,800 in the U.S.
Dr. Zazzaro
has been busy servicing the community as well. He has been the president of the City Of Waterbury Board of Health. As well as, the president of Staywell Health Center board, (which supplies medical and dental care to those in need in the Waterbury area.) He also initiated the "Give Kids a Smile" program in Waterbury, and has also served as President of the University School of Dental Medicine Alumni Board.
Dr. Z.
is currently active on board of directors of the Southbury Business Association and the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Southbury Economic Development Commission. Dr. Zazzaro is an associate professor at the UCONN Dental School and a host in the mentoring program for its students. He was recently quoted in an edition of the Voices Newspaper concerning the positive effect of good oral health. "It's very rewarding work. We are changing people's lives one smile at a time."
Other recent projects include a program which donates a portion of all whitening procedures to the Connecticut chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation. He is also actively involved in Connecticut Mission of Mercy. CTMOM annually provides free dental services throughout Connecticut. Please contact CTMOM.com for more information about donations or becoming a volunteer.
Dr. Z.
is looking forward to working closely with the business community to make our region even more prosperous. He is grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the regional community.


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The birth and origins of American Literature can be traced back to the folk-lore of the indigenous Indian tribes. But, American Literature as we know it today has much to do with the history of colonization and birth of America as a nation. Early European settlers, pirates, adventurers and explorers left behind journals, diaries, memoirs and other writings which collectively formed the very first archives of written literary material. Owing to its content, American Literature also came to be known as the "Literature of Exploration". The contribution of American Literature in English Literature is second only to that of British Literature. It would not be incorrect to say that the former branched out of the latter but over time, evolved and bloomed into a separate and distinct entity- similar in some ways and different in others from its British counterpart.
The Puritans were one of the earliest European settlers in "New England" (now America) and their writing made up what is perhaps the first well-defined genre in the history of American Literature. The Puritans denounced the sinful ways of the "old world" and extensively used prose to express piety, virtue and devotion to God. They however, looked down upon poetry as vile and futile- anything that was embellished and not austere was considered a frivolity.
The variety and diversity of American poetry is evident in the works of two greatest American poets- Walt Whitman and Emily Dickson. While Whitman's poetry was pregnant with startling realism and built around lives of common people, Dickson's works were immersed in lofty thoughts and idealistic introspection. Modern age poets too have presented a rich panorama of colors in their works- Robert Frost's "Mending Wall" and "Birches" depict his love for nature; Wallace Steven's "Sunday Morning" and "The Emperor of Ice Cream" reflect his devotion towards art; Ezra Pounds poems deal with political, social and literary perspectives and Adrienne Rich struggles to make a strong feminist statement in "Aunt Jennifer's Tiger's" and "Snapshots of a Daughter-In-Law.
American novelists have also contributed in giving the world some of the best literary classics like "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, and "Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Mark Twain will always be remembered for his memorable characters and his unique employment of local and regional dialect. Twain's satirical style and dark humor in his novel are reflective of his opposition of slavery and racism while Hawthorne responds in his own way to the conservative ideologies of the puritans. These classic novels are still enthusiastically read by readers and will never go "out of style". The newest classical American novelist happens to be an African-American woman- Toni Morrison whose novel "The Bluest Eye" shot her to fame in the late twentieth century. African American writing is as integral to American Literature as African-American culture is to America. These works are poignant reflections of racism, poverty and gender discrimination in a society which is a part of America, yet is ages away from it.
Evergreen stories like "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville, "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain, "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum are an important part of high school curriculum and have given us some of the most delightful Hollywood movies ever made.
Another tradition born out of American Literature is that of the Short story. Washington Irving, of the "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of the Sleeping Hollow" fame was the first to regard the short-story as a separate genre in literature. It was however Edgar Allan Poe who later laid the "guidelines" and proposed theories for the development of the short-story. Modern age writers like O.Henry, Bret Hart and Stephen Crane contributed to the richness of the genre in their own unique style. Earnest Hemingway's "A Clear Well Lighted Place" and William Faulkner's "The Bear" present the freshness and novelty in the tradition of short-story telling. These two writers re-defined the concept of character development, economy of words, plot construction and narration- all of which are equally significant in today's short-story arena.
New articles on American literature and updates can be obtained from the Duke University Press Online Journal, The Arizona Quarterly: A Journal of American Literature, Culture and Theory or The Oxford Journals on American Literary History.


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Tresillian Family Care Centres offers a unique career path in child and family health. Our Centres are located in excellent locations around Sydney at Canterbury, Nepean, Willoughby and Wollstonecraft which gives us good access to families in need of parenting support.
Why work for us?
- If you want the most stimulating experience of your career providing advanced practice nursing, social work and psychology services to families with young children;
- We also provide early education child care services
- Our Centres are located in excellent locations around Sydney at Canterbury, Nepean, Willoughby and Wollstonecraft. Click here to view our locations.
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Vacancies are posted on this Website, and advertised in major state and local newspapers and on the NSW Health website.
Commonly asked questions
Can I book myself into Tresillian?
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Lufthansa: Scandinavia to California, Florida or New York from only €241! Also in August!
Lufthansa, European Airline of the year, is offering very cheap flights from Oslo or Stockholm to New York, Miami Los Angeles and San Francisco! You can book a ticket from only €241 for a roundtrip! More


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This week's newspaper column: (Read it in the Hattiesburg American)
In spring, thoughts turn to love. In summer – even for hopeless romantics - thoughts turn to air conditioning.
Nowadays, we Americans have all become accustomed to the expectation that every building must be equipped with air conditioning to mitigate the summer heat. Air conditioning is as ubiquitous as walls, roof, and floor in any modern home. Who could live without it? I'll tell you who: our ancestors.
Now when I say ancestors, I'm not referring to Ice Age cave painters, I'm talking about our immediate predecessors. The first modern electric air conditioner was invented by Willis Haviland Carrier in 1902, barely over a century ago, and air conditioners did not become "standard equipment" in homes until after World War II.
That means, most likely, everybody reading this article had parents, grandparents, or great grandparents who lived much of their lives in non-air conditioned houses. How did they do it?
In short, houses were built to "be" air conditioners.
You've probably noticed that older homes have tall ceilings. Far from being a statement of high style, those ceilings had a purpose. They helped cool a home in the summer by taking advantage of a basic law of physics called convection. Hot air rises and cool air sinks, thus those high ceilings took into consideration the proportions of our human frame distributing the hottest air in the house to the empty space above the heads of its inhabitants.
Look closer at that vintage home and you'll see transoms above the interior doorways. Again, the origin of this detail had nothing to do with aesthetics. Open the transoms in the summer months and hot air migrated from room to room until it escaped through a high vent. (The most elaborate vents took the form of ornate hat-shaped roof embellishments called cupolas.) And as hot air escaped, the home naturally balanced the air pressure within by drawing cooler air through large low windows under shaded porches.
Presto! - natural air conditioning.
Can we still do this today? Of course! It's a simple matter of design. It may be a lost art, but consider this: any run-of-the-mill builder a century ago knew how to build a home that conditioned itself. It's not rocket science. Although our reconstituted sensitivities to summer heat may require that electric air conditioning be utilized in the hottest parts of summer, especially at midday, a modern-day home can be cooled using this principle.
So if you're planning to build a new home or renovate an existing one, think about the air flow. Use porches or landscaping to shade windows, install operable transoms, and allow the air to escape through a ceiling vent. For added comfort, add a few ceiling fans to keep the air moving.
You may not want to give up your central air, but with a little forethought, you can bring down the temperature and your summer electric bill – naturally.


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Promise Tangeman-Wurzell is an artistic fashion junky who grew up loving the arts and expression. Following her love and desire to improve her craft, she attended Northwest College of Art and Design, double majoring in Graphic Design and Fine Art. Promise and her team at Go Live Hq organize workshops, design and sell website themes, craft custom websites, and help people launch what they love. She is also the cofounder of Designer Vaca, a collaborative vacation that gathers hundreds of female designers of all kinds from around the world to dream, relax, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Growing up I really wanted to be
A babysitter! I think it was because I had some really inspiring babysitters that I really looked up to. Never underestimate the impact of babysitters, nannies, teachers, coaches or influencers.
My most-used emojis are
– two hand high five
– wink with tongue out
– lightening bolt
– fist bump
My go-to order at a coffee shop is
Regular coffee with heavy cream
I don't know how I ever lived without
Dry shampoo. I use it daily, even when my hair is clean. I love the extra texture that it adds.
One thing people don't know about me is
I was homeschooled in grade school. Those years were extremely formative and instiled a curious, creative, and playful spirit.
My real life hero is
My husband, Brian. Hands down. It's inspiring to be married to someone I wish I could be like. He's endlessly positive. He never turns down an opportunity to get to know someone new. He's extremely fascinated by people and loves everyone. (This also sounds like the description of my dog! I'm surrounded by inspiring creatures).
What I love about my work is
The ability to pioneer new things and see progress. One of the things I love about owning a small business is the ability to turn the ship quickly and effect change. When an area needs improvement my team and I can get on it, tweak it, set it in the right direction and reap the benefits of our hard work. It's like the gratification you get from shining an old spoon! I just love it.
How I got started with my current career
After I graduated from design school I got a job as a graphic designer working on team. I didn't like how my teammates and I were treated and I didn't love working for an organization. So, on the side I started doing freelance work. i started a website and blog and would post my freelance projects.. I saved my money. Little by little I began getting more freelance requests.
When I felt comfortable to take the risk, I quit my day job and began freelancing full time. The demand began to increase and eventually I was able to put together a team that has now formed into a company.
Currently my team and I at golivehq.co create branding and websites for creative small businesses, entrepreneurs, and girl bosses. And we have way too much fun doing it. Your side hustling capabilities are powerful. All of my successes have started as a side hustle that grow, bloom, and blossom into larger opportunities.
The dumbest thing I did when I was starting out
Was wait for everything to be perfect before starting, launching, creating, trying, making, dreaming, etc. I battle perfectionism and I've wasted so much time and many great ideas because the circumstances weren't just right. Now I believe that everything is a work in progress. So, just make progress.
My typical day looks like
A typical weekday day when I'm not traveling would probably include:
- Waking up around 6:30
- Having a time of prayer, reflection, and writing the things that I'm thankful for with a cup of warm lemon water and honey in hand.
- Breakfast. Probably a green smoothie
- Getting dressed: normally just showering, brushing teeth and jumping in some lounge clothes to get stuff done in my home office.
- Emails, interviews, or any admin work that needs to be done.
- Phone calls with any clients, team members, or potential collaborations
- Lunch with my pup outside on the porch to get some sun/vitamin D
- Work on any design projects, odds & ends, or crafting any talks for speaking at conferences.
- My pup barks at the UPS guy dropping off a package.
- Crossfit with my husband Brian at 5:30 or 6:30 pm
- Picking up dinner on the way home. Probably Waba Grill or Chipotle
- Back to the house for a DVR TV show OR some time to talk about our day together!
- Bed time around 10:30 pm
I used to think success meant
Being in highest demand. Being everyone's first choice. Being popular.
My current definition of success is
Freedom. Creating a business which allows me the freedom to spend my time, talents, and money as I feel led. And being able to use the fruits of my success to benefit others.
An example of when I had to push through my insecurities
I had to decide between coasting as a freelance soloprenuer or growing the business into a company that included team members. I struggled with feelings like: Will I be a good boss? Will people want to work for me? Do I have what it takes to lead a company?
I know my work/life balance is out of sync when
I begin to stress about the little things. I make it a habit to write out the things I'm thankful for on a regular basis. It helps keep me grounded and focused on the things that really matter.
The last time I created something I was proud of was
When we designed and launched girlboss.com. Sophia Amoruso and the girl boss team would definitely be on my dream client list. And we're working on another re-design for them right now.
I wish I could tell my younger self
To stop worrying and overthinking things.
The legacy I hope to leave is
That I inspire others to:
- Courageously go after what they are made to do
- Live a life fully alive and awake to all the wonders God has for them
- Have a heart for the world and give freely of their time, talents, and finances to help the lives of others.


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Alona Hidden Dream Resort features bright and well-furnished rooms for solo backpackers, couples, and families visiting Panglao Island. Each room is air conditioned and features cable TV, free WiFi access, and a working desk. Toilets and baths are en suite and come complete with hot and cold showers and toiletries. You can request for extra beds for an additional charge. Room service can also be ordered.
Alona Hidden Dream Resort has an onsite restaurant where you can fill your stomachs with a diverse menu of varied cuisines. You can also take advantage of the 2 swimming pools onsite, including a kiddie pool. The front desk offers assistance with services such as airport transfers and tours. It is also equipped with safety-deposit boxes for storing your valuables.
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Bok Tower Gardens is expanding its annual fall plant sale with the debut of ROOTSTOCK Plant & Garden Festival, a two-day event. It will take place Oct. 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here's an unedited news release from Bok Tower Gardens:
The good news keeps growing as Bok Tower Gardens enhances the signature fall plant sale with the debut of ROOTSTOCK Plant & Garden Festival featuring dozens of plant vendors, amazing musicians, healthy cuisine and a spectacular display of seasonal foliage. The two-day event is Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free both days. Parking inside Bok Tower Gardens grounds is $5 per car, satellite parking is free. Members of the Gardens get a sneak peek and opportunity to purchase plants Friday, October 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Over 40 VENDORS from across the state will offer a variety of plants for sale including: orchids, plumeria, palms, herbs, tropical fruits, Florida natives, bonsai, aquatic and bog plants, ferns, bamboo, roses, heliconias, bromeliads, tillandsia air plants, and many more. Garden art, bird feeders, stained glass, pottery, wind chimes, lawn ornaments and other garden accessories are also available.
FLORIDA MASTER GARDENERS from UF/IFAS Extention will be on hand to answer gardening questions and will present several learning areas including vermiculture (worm farming) and container gardening.
Special food demonstrations will be held in the Outdoor Kitchen showcasing fabulous fall produce. Hammock Hollow Children's Garden will feature nature play guides, animal encounters and additional family activities. The Alexander Discovery Center will host a Discovery Fair highlighting local environmental and conservation organizations.
Pinewood Estate will be decked out in autumn finery and offer self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $5. Food and beverage will be available at the Pinewood Estate "Back Porch" from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FAMILY TREE CLIMBING is back with ropes, rigging and carabineers and will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $15 per person ages 6 and up.
"ROOTSTOCK Plant & Garden Festival re-imagines and refreshes our previous plant sales and offers visitors a more authentic garden experience. This event celebrates the best of what Bok Tower Gardens has to offer – plants, nature and gardening with diverse live music, delicious food and fun for all ages," explains Jennifer D'hollander, Director of Visitor Services and Programs. "We've cultivated new plant vendors, enhanced our food menu, and there will be activities in the new garden spaces.
Attendance at last year's event exceeded 12,000 visitors.
Saturday, October 15:
WIREGRASS 10 a.m to 12 p.m.
HUBO BENTLEY 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
THE JASON BAKER BAND 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 16:
PASSERINE 10 a.m to 12 p.m.
LUCKY MUD 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
THE CURRY'S 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Also at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both days, resident carillonneur Geert D'hollander will perform live half-hour concerts on the 60-bell Singing Tower carillon.
FRESH AND HEALTHY FESTIVAL FOOD OPTIONS will be served at The Gardens' Blue Palmetto Café and food vendors will be on hand with a variety of menu options including Mediterranean-inspired favorites, artisan pizza, fresh-catch seafood, a gourmet Angus beef burger bar, fresh salads and much more.
FREE SATELLITE PARKING is located at Lake Wales High School (Sat. & Sun.) Satellite Parking Busses will be available throughout the day, and carpooling is strongly recommended.
EVENT SPONSORS include Winter Haven Honda and Visit Central Florida. Additional support is provided by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.


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Remember Remember Review - Samin
This review was written by Samin (@samin_kalantari).
You can purchase Remember Remember here.
Wearing beautiful, short dresses and putting her makeup on, painting her nails a different colour every day... if you're a girl reading this then you absolutely know what I am talking about.
This book 'Remember Remember' written by Sue Whitaker has a lot of things for us to all learn and remember.
First of all, we should always remember who we are, the book taught me not to conform, I realised how important it is to be me and to be real!
Don't just try to be accepted by others, this is what Carla is worried about all the time. I learnt how every single action of mine can have an unexpected consequence.
I will always remember that everything can change in just one night.
We should be ready to accept all changes and try to go ahead with them, don't let anyone stop you.
It happens for everyone to fall down and fail, but the important thing is what you do next, stand up and make a new path, for the new you.
Make sure we all have the courage we need, somewhere deep in our souls, and just as Tim was, I won't forget to be a good friend, ever.
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This week's featured show comes from photographer Gareth Rockcliffe. Gareth and his wife Jan are currently on assignment photographing the American Coastline. They packed up their vintage air stream trailer and set out on a 4 month journey. Their Goal: To capture the soulful beauty, diversity and majesty of America's amazing Coast.
The video above was made using ProShow Producer software and shows the beginning stages of their quest. We love the mix of video clips and stop-motion sequences that give the show a fun and playful feel.
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Unionville, PA - The Vermont Tech men's basketball team went into the USCAA National Tournament as the #9 seed for Division II. The Knights had a stellar end of season Conference tournament, making it to the Championship game after beating thier opponents by at least 10 points in each game.
On the first day of USCAA tournament play, the Knights went up against the #8 seed team, Penn State University: Wilkes-Barre. The Knights were pumped to try to take the win after Freshman Tiaga Canor won the dunking contest a day earlier.
In the first half, it was clear that both teams came out pushing hard. After a missed basket to start the game by PSU, the Knights took the lead, but didn't hold it again until 4:48 left in the first half. Although PSU kept the lead most of the half, the Knights were right in it, never behind by more than 7 points. The Knights battled back with the help of Freshman Titus Smith (Elkins, WV) and Junior Tyrone Hilson (Chicago, IL) with 10 and 11 points respectively just in the first half. Additionally, Senior Cameron Carter (Atlanta, GA) helped on the defensive end with 6 rebounds, to aid in a deadlock score of 29-29 at the half.
The Knights came out pushing hard in the second half, but again PSU took the lead and looked like they might be able to get away from the Knights, when they went up 40-35 just 5 minutes into the second period. The Knights fought back through the middle of the period, where there were several lead changes, and finally PSU couldn't keep up. The Knights out-scored PSU 11-1 over a 3 minute period, which put the Knights up by 10 with 2:58 on the clock. PSU had their chances to catch up, but couldn't get their shots to drop, and committed a few fouls that helped seal the game for the Knights, who pulled out the win 69-57.
The Knights had 4 players in double digits, led by Junior Tyrone Hilson with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Freshman Titus Smith also had 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Freshman Taiga Cantor (Newcastle, Australia) reached a double double with 13 points ad 10 rebounds.
The Knights play their Elite 8 game against Berkeley College (NY) Thursday evening at 5:30pm. The game will be streamed live https://boxcast.tv/view/1-berkeley-college-ny-vs-tba-894682
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Senior Cameron Carter also had 10 points and 7 rebounds on the night, bringing him up to 1005 total points in his 2 years with Vermont Tech. Congratulations to Cameron on reaching this milestone!
Taiga Cantor received USCAA National Honors by winning the dunk contest on Tuesday afternoon, before the start of Tournament Play.
Titus Smith received USCAA National Honors being names to the USCAA All-American Team as an honorable mention.


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(Bible) Old Testament the third book of the Old Testament, containing Levitical law and ritual precepts
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Clench your teeth and bear with it -- floods and MRT breakdowns are here to stay.
While #SGFloods is so 2011, #MRTbreakdown is what's in now.
Wednesday morning's breakdown on the Circle Line was the third MRT disruption since last Friday and, by all accounts, it won't be the last.
I've lost count of how many have taken this place year alone. But the real clincher for me was when SMRT started handing out chit sheets on Wednesday for those who were going to be late for work or school.
Wow, imagine that – a public transport operator with ready-made "excuse me for being late" notes for its commuters. How prepared.
And all this is taking place even as a high-level Committee of Inquiry investigates the breakdowns of last December, as if those were one-off incidents.
Whatever preventive measures that have been put in place by operators SMRT or SBS Transit since the twin December disruptions are obviously not working.
And if we're going to have a COI report for every breakdown going forward, well, those experts are going to be stuck in committee hearings all year.
But you know what? I suspect that things will calm down soon.
Remember how there was widespread public outcry after the first Orchard Road flood in June 2010 and other floods later that year? What followed was plenty of finger-pointing between the URA, PUB and the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
A succession of climate change and urban planning experts were presented to the media and, in the end, what were we, the people, left with?
A mish-mash of hazy explanations covering everything from over-development in built-up areas, run-off due to the Marina Bay reservoir, not "flooding but ponding", to my favourite, "it's the change in weather patterns."
And now? Everytime we look out the window and it's pouring cats and dogs, we mumble something about floods, check our Twitter feed and take a photo or two, and carry on with life.
Seems to me like exactly the same thing is happening with these train breakdowns.
LTA? SMRT? SBS Transit? To the average consumer, will it really matter who's to blame when all they want is to get where they need to be on time?
Between rail claws falling off, snapped power cables, "teething problems" and "electrical earth fault" issues, even Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew was left to concede last week that disruptions are now "unavoidable".
So basically it's a sad mess.
But in an almost laughable sort of way, we've begun to accept it as part of Singapore life – just like the floods.
You know how we used to make fun at our third world neighbours for similar infrastructure problems?
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A G2-class (moderately strong) geomagnetic storm may hit our planet on October 7-8. The storming is expected due to a stream of solar wind arriving at Earth in the coming days.
G2-class storm can cause voltage alarms and transformer damage in high-latitude power systems. When it comes to possible impact on spacecraft operations, in result of such storm, corrective actions to orientation may be required by ground control. Moderately strong geomagnetic storm can also spark auroras and cause fading of HF radio propagation at higher latitudes.
In general, geomagnetic storms can increase the density and distribution of density in the upper atmosphere, causing extra drag on satellites in low-earth orbit. The local heating also creates strong horizontal variations in the in the ionospheric density that can modify the path of radio signals and create errors in the positioning information provided by GPS. While the storms create beautiful aurora, they also can disrupt navigation systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and create harmful geomagnetic induced currents in the power grid and pipelines.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) informs that there is also a chance that minor storming may occur on October 10 and 19.
"A brief return to unsettled levels is likely on October 9, with G1 (minor) storm levels likely returning on October 10 as CH HSS effects persist. Active levels are expected on October 11 as CH HSS [coronal hole high-speed stream] effects taper off. Mostly quiet to unsettled levels are expected from October 12 to 18, with isolated active periods likely on October 14 and 18. G1 levels are likely again on October 19 as another CH HSS influences the magnetic field," NOAA reveals on its website.
According to NOAA, fast CH HSSs can impact Earth's magnetosphere enough to cause periods of geomagnetic storming to the G1-G2 levels; although rarer cases of stronger storming may also occur. The larger and more expansive coronal holes can often be a source for high solar wind speeds that buffet Earth for many days.


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Zeke's exhibition open now in Piha
Meet Zeke – Saturday 20th Feb 2-5 @ Gallery
"A long-lasting interest in painting, coupled with a lively imagination was hugely aided by doing a Bachelor of Design (Hons) at Unitec." West Coast Gallery – Piha.
Ceramics and paint : Monday through Sunday 10am – 5pm. Credit Card accepted.


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UPDATE: Second Victim Identified
The Oswego County Sheriff's Office has identified the second victim of an assault/homicide case in West Monroe on September 10.
The second victim of the assault is 59-year-old Michael Shane of 451 County Route 11, West Monroe.
Shane and Robert Diffin are alleged to have been assaulted by Mathew R. LeBoeuf of Central Square.
Diffin died as a result of his injuries at University Hospital. Shane is in critical condition at University Hospital in Syracuse.
The Oswego County District Attorney's Office and Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office are assisting in the investigation.
The Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 315-349-3411.
WEST MONROE, NY – The recent arrest of Matthew R. LeBouef, 33, of Central Square comes following an "apparent assault" at a residence in West Monroe.
Oswego County Undersheriff Eugene Sullivan explains the currently available details of the crime to Oswego County Today.
Oswego County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the scene of 347 Breckheimer Road in the town of West Monroe for EMS assist on Monday, September 10 at 11:23 a.m.
Sullivan said a passerby called for help after noticing an injured person in an open doorway.
Upon arrival, two victims were "clearly injured," Sullivan said, with a third uninjured person on scene in the residence.
Ultimately, the third person located within the residence upon deputies arrival was LaBeouf, who was later arrested.
Both injured victims were transported by Menter Ambulance to University Hospital in Syracuse.
Specific details regarding a possible assault weapon are being withheld due to pending investigative interviews, however, Sullivan explained that "an object" was used to inflict trauma on both victims.
Robert Diffin, 42, resident of the crime scene, was later pronounced deceased. The second victim remains in critical condition.
The second victim's name remains withdrawn for investigative purposes, Sullivan said.
LaBeouf was charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree.
If convicted, Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A1 felony, runs a maximum sentence of 25 years to life, Sullivan said.
Though there has not yet been a motive established, the investigation so far has determined that all three parties involved did know each other.
"The three people did know each other, however, we are unsure in what capacity. We are still determining the relationship between them," Sullivan said.
LaBeouf was arraigned last night (September 10) and was remanded to Oswego County Correctional Facility with no bail.
He is scheduled to return to Town of West Monroe Court on September 14.


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Print Love Note Books
We're passionate about print and inspired by the work we produce with our clients. So much so we've been working on a new range of printed pieces designed to showcase some of the materials, print processes and finishes available to you at Colour Options.
Our new website is live and we're really proud to have permission to feature some of the beautiful work designed by our customers. The Work section features projects these and we'll be adding more all the time. If there's a specific finish or process you would like to know more about please let us know, we're more than happy to help.
Give us a follow us on Instagram and Twitter. We're also on Pinterest and made various boards to help inspire us and you about the huge range of processes and finishes out there.
We're launching the new range with our Print Love Notebooks. The cover has been digitally printed and enhanced with Scodix UV Polymer on Gmund Action "Electric Blood" to encapsulate the allure of print. The end papers are digitally printed white ink on Colorplan Ebony Black, with the front section gives an overview of our services printed in 4 colours on Colorplan Factory Yellow, followed by 120 blank pages of Fedrigoni Arcoprint Extra White. All ready for you to write, sketch, doodle and plan.
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I like me a Cougar! They make you feel so good about yourself and treat you like a piece of meat. Well, with that fine piece of wisdom said, I just got back from a conference in Seattle and I always make time for my good friends at Call Genie. (To protect the innocent, their names have been changed). So Mark McCormell calls Cherie McMichaels a Cougar (can you guess which one she is above?). Cherie of course looks like she's 23, but in actuality is in her early 30s. She's dating a guy a couple of years younger, so I wondered whether the term 'Cougar' now has a broadened definition that encompasses any woman dating a younger man.
For the record, reliable sources (College Humor) have dubbed the definition of a cougar as:
As I am well-impressed with the definition given, I'm going to go with it, but I would have to disagree with my friend Mark - Cherie does not reek of Cougarism. I'm going to say in order to be a Cougar, you have to have at least shown some signs of aging - to which Cherie hasn't. The term is thrown out there so much these days, I wonder if it is even offensive? I sure hope not. Cherie seemed ok with it. But inside, maybe she was fuming - who knows? Her coworker Jolie Mizerati then asked me whether she looked older than Cherie, to which I am no great fool. So using my razor sharp canine senses, I quickly said 'I don't know' and looked away.
Definition: A Cougar is a female, usually between thirty and fifty years-old, who enjoys the sexual company of younger men.
Breeding Habits: Cougars are only usually interested in men under the age of twenty-five. Also, Cougars are non-committal, choosing to move from mate to mate without ever settling down. It is not uncommon for the same Cougar to attack (sleep with) many different men in the same group of friends. Furthermore, Cougars are older and more practiced in the ways of snaring a mate so they will rarely broadcast their intentions to sleep with you until you are already in her Jetta, headed for the condo she just bought. It is this elusive behavior that earns her the name "Cougar."
Habitat: Cougars are most often found in bars and other places where alcohol is freely distributed. She can be seen lurking in the shadows, selecting their prey with the precision of a laser-guided missile. Most often, she will have some sort of fruity concoction with a high alcohol content in her hand (see: Appletini), and a slim cigarette dangling from her heavily made-up lips.
Appearance: The Cougar, at first, appears like most older women one sees: slightly drooping breasts, somewhat leathery skin, lightly sunken eyes and clothes just a few years behind the fashion. On closer inspection however, one finds that the Cougar has taken care to make herself appear younger: the makeup is thicker, the clothing is tighter and the perfume is stronger. She clearly has spent hours stuffing her not-18 anymore body into that leather skirt and halter top and desperation reflects that.
Psyche: The Cougar is a complex emotional creature. Remember, most of her friends are probably married and have kids by now. This, naturally, leaves her feeling lonely and useless, which explains her need for companionship. However, being an older woman, she is at the peak of her sexual ability which is why she preys on younger men (who are also at the peak of their sexual ability). This odd pairing -Cougar and twenty-three year old guy - can be seen at last call in bars all over the
country every weekend.
Miss Jolie also informed me that if she didn't know me, she would hate me from reading my blog, citing evidence of cockiness! I argued adamantly that I am very self-deprecating, very humble, and would never, EVER tout my amazing virtues. Ridiculous..... And for the record, you DO look older than Cherie - B*TCH!!!!
Just kidding, hahaha, I am SOOOO funny. My next post will be about how funny I am.
Kevin L.
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P.S. I love you Jolie, you're my favorite - next to Mark and Cherie.


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New Study increases CPR Survival Rate with 40 percent
A new protocol, tested by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has proven to increase cardiac arrest survival rate with 40%.
Before adding a Automated CPR device (such as ZOLL Autopulse) to the patient before going to the hospital, they inform the hospital that three shocks hasn't been successful to restart the heart. This way the SCA victim can skip the Emergency room and go directly to the cathererization labaratory and get connected to the ECMO machine to detect blockage of the arteritis.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new protocol being tested by a university medical center is increasing cardiac arrest survival rates from zero to around 40 percent.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is teaming up with the Columbus Division of fire to test the extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocol, which is initiated if EMS providers are not able to restore a normal rhythm after shocking the heart three times.
It's astounding that patients are able to fully recover and walk out of the hospital when they would have been pronounced dead in the field before this protocol was in place," Dr. K. Dean Boudoulas said.
Under the protocol, EMS providers alert the hospital before connecting the patient to an automatic CPR device to preserve brain and organ function while en route to the hospital.
When the patient arrives, they can bypass the emergency room and go straight to the heart catheterization lab to be connected to an ECMO machine.
This allows the heart and lungs to rest while doctors perform a heart catheterization to find the problem, which is usually a blocked artery," Dr. Bryan Whitson said.
Officials hope to make this protocol the standard for treating cardiac arrest patients.


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Our team at Focus 10 is built on a culture that is driven by passion and enthusiasm for helping individuals and clients alike capture special moments, dedicated to going the extra mile to achieve outstanding results. Though we work independently, we are a team, sharing a common vision to achieve high goals in everything we do, across all areas of our business. While it is perhaps a coined phrase, we really do believe in putting our clients needs first - delivering a quality service and outstanding added value. Just give us a call and you'll experience this from the very outset.
meet our team
Director. Professional photographer
"I would like to think that after being a professional photographer for over 25 years I can handle almost any photographic assignment. I have had to shoot happy, smiley breakfast shoots at 20,000 feet at a temperature of -20 degrees; jump into the crocodile infested Zambezi to stop our canoe being trampled by a herd of elephants; watch a mini tornado in the Gardens of Versailles wreck my cameras and 500 flutes of champagne; train 400 people for a large American client with two days notice - that's just a few of the more unusual assignments! I have also over the years, photographed hundreds of superb weddings (with a few 'weddings from hell') and imparted numerous pro photography tips to budding photographers on our Focus 10 courses. The fact is, I never stop learning, being challenged, being inspired. For me, photography as a profession is a lifetime passion. Like life itself - photography is fun!"
Andrew has resided in Australia since 1982 having previously lived in Canada, UK and South Africa. Holding a BSc in Earth Science (University of Toronto), Andrew founded Focus 10 in 1991. Today he heads the operational side of the team - out there capturing the images and as a photographic training instructor on the Focus 10 courses. On a professional level, Andrew's pictures have been published in many worldwide publications and he has won numerous awards for his sheer depth and breadth of photographic talent and experience. He has photographed over 600 weddings and his business clients range from sole proprietors to major corporations. Andrew has travelled extensively on all seven continents and leads photographic trips for global adventure travel companies such as World Expeditions.
Operations Manager / Photographer
Amanda adds her marketing savvy, photographic talent and invaluable organisational skills to make sure Focus 10 runs smoothly. She has excelled in the cutthroat recruiting business in Hong Kong and London and has a meticulous eye for the quality and detail demanded by our clients. Amanda juggles her busy and pivotal role at Focus 10 with being a mother.
"Running a varied and multi-layered business like Focus 10 is challenging and enjoyable... Weekends are often very busy with a few weddings on the go, simultaneous courses running, wedding photographs to edit, potential clients to show portfolios, emails, paperwork and 2 children to look after... certainly no different than most of us mums out there!! I love the variety and seeing how clients are totally inspired and energised on a workshop such as Bondi to Bronte. It's about meeting like-minded people, doing interesting, fun, outdoor and physically active activities and capturing it as a frozen moment in time of your life.... simply brilliant!!"
Professional Photographer
Sarah's passion for discovering and photographing the world began with a trip to ancient Egypt more than 20 years ago. Her travels have since taken her to more than 40 countries in five continents. Having lived in both the UK and Australia, Sarah is now operating her photography business 'White Light Gallery' from her base in Copenhagen, Denmark. She specialises in travel, food, corporate and portraiture photography and her work is published in magazines such as Food and Travel in the UK. She has been an affiliate of Focus 10 for more than 7 years and runs our Copenhagen City Tour. Her work can be viewed at www.whitelightgallery.com
PROFESSIONAL Photographer
Serena's 30 year passion, energy and enthusiasm for travel, portrait and architectural photography has in recent years become a career with the establishment of Perth based Code Lime Photography in 2009. "What better way to combine my love of people, adventure, fun, colour and design than with photography". Her work includes shooting many of Perth's best beach and riverside properties for several of the cities leading real estate and architectural practices, portrait and commercial work plus two solo photography exhibitions. Her travel adventures have seen Serena being chased by hippos on the Okavango River, supine in the sands of the Himba tribe, traipsing through the mountain villages of northern Vietnam and enduring the freezing overnight temperatures of Anzac Cove, just to capture that moment in time. Much of Australia has been seen from behind a camera lens - under the stars in the rugged Kimberley's, on deserted beaches in the pristine southwest, shooting the surreal outback images from Cue to Uluru to Arnhem Land to her backyard playground of Cottesloe beach. Focus 10 and Code Lime Photography team up in Perth to run the Digital 1 & 2 plus Real Estate / Architecture courses.
Professional photographer
Sarah is a graphic designer and professional photographer who shoots freelance for Focus 10 and also runs our corporate and wedding photobook business through her Signature book company. Her professionalism, attention to detail and sense of style and design, fits in perfectly with her philosophy of using her travels as the inspiration in successfully operating her design and photography business. Sarah's wanderlust for travel - the excitement and adventure of the unknown - has taken her to all corners of the globe.
Over fifty different countries and all seven continents, from -25 degrees in Antarctica to +50 degrees in Timbuktu. Her travels have led her to some of the most remote and varied places: Pushkar Camel Fair and burning ghats in India; trekking to Manchu Picchu, Nepal and Guatemala; on desert camels to the mystical town of Timbuktu; canoeing in the Okavango Delta; dancing in Havana; watching the opera Aida at Valley of The Queens, Egypt; visiting the hill tribes of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar; exploring the souks of Marrakech; ice camping on The Antarctic Peninsula; and a recent assignment shooting an African safari and the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Sarah is based Sydney.
Angus Thomas is a naturally talented, experienced photographer based in Berkshire UK specialising in portrait and fashion photography. His clients include both private and corporate groups and individuals and he will undertake most assignments as long as they involve photographing people! Angus is at home in the studio or on location, whether it be at one of England's finest stately homes or in the clients living room. Angus' style is contemporary and his approach to his work is always professional. "My business is a people business and the most important thing for me is to earn the trust of my client so that they can relax into the experience."
Angus is our Canon DLSR expert having every Canon and L series lenses imaginable. In addition to his own thriving business, Angus handles the UK Focus 10 assignments and weddings and assists with our UK and European tours and photography workshops and courses. He has a fresh, sharp, humorous personality and is a great talent.
Wedding photographer
Caragh's creative passion began with oil painting, but it wasn't until she picked up a camera that she realised her world had just opened up. She could continue to capture the moment with a single click and use her natural eye and artistic background. Not only that, she is a self-confessed computer geek and builds websites and enjoys photo post processing. Combining her professionalism, technical expertise and creativity, she's worked as a freelance photographer for Focus 10 along with other personal and corporate jobs. She has had her work published on National Geographic, Newspapers, Calendar publications, Corporate websites and more. She specialises in Weddings, Portraits, Travel and Food. She has travelled extensively and is now based in Sydney.


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Sunday Suspense is the most popular radio program of radio mirchi kolkata. This program start from June, 2009 with the intention to read-out Bengali Suspense stories to the listeners with various audio-effects so as to make the recitation more attractive. Its playes most popular and various type of bangla story and also english dubbed story as radio drama. First story which is broadcast in this program is written by Satyajit Ray.Several stories by several writers are performed in this show. Such as-
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Thinking Day on the Air next weekend
Thinking Day On The Air is an opportunity for the members of Girlguiding from the youngest Rainbow to the oldest Trefoil Guild member to talk to other members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world via amateur radio. The 2014 event, taking place next weekend, is very special as it celebrates the Brownies' Centenary. Ofcom has agreed to allow TDOTA stations to apply for the suffix of GB100 followed by the usual two or three letters. Keep an ear open next weekend for these stations as many young people take to the air, perhaps for the first time.
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This weeks theme at the
is "Steampunk"
so with this in mind I set to work using
"Steampunk Lady Cyclist" from Deep Red stamps.
I blended Distress Inks 'peeled paint' and 'peacock feathers',
spritzed it with water, mopping of the excess with a tissue.
I then stamped the Lady Cyclist directly onto the tag with Archival Ink 'jet black'
followed by various gears and grungy bits from "Clockworks" SU.
I added a couple of pieces of washi tape for extra interest
and lightly blended 'black soot' around the edges.
I am entering this tag in the
Happy Crafting!


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Diabetes, especially uncontrolled diabetes, increases the risk of multiple complications, including infections of oral thrush. Although oral thrush is a relatively common and mostly harmless yeast infection, the combination of thrush and diabetes can cause serious complications.
An Overview of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, impairs the body's ability to control levels of glucose, the sugar converted by body cells into energy. Consequently, blood sugar levels can rise to dangerously high levels.
There are two varieties of diabetes, both of which increase the risk of oral yeast infections. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas loses the ability to manufacture insulin, the hormone that controls blood levels of glucose. Type 1 diabetes onset usually occurs in childhood or adolescence.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common variety of diabetes. The pancreas produces insulin in cases of type 2 diabetes, but one of two complications occurs:
- the body loses the ability to use insulin properly
- the pancreas produces insufficient insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is also called adult onset diabetes, as the condition usually develops in adults. Changes in dietary habits and an increase in obesity have seen a rise of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, however.
Thrush and Yeast Infections
Thrush is the common name for yeast infections caused by the microorganism Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a common microorganism that is found on the mouth, digestive tract and skin of most people. Under normal circumstances, the body's immune system keeps Candida albicans growth under control.
Under certain circumstances, Candida growth can outpace the body's ability to control the organism and yeast infections occur. Oral thrush and vaginal yeast infections are common yeast infections.
Oral thrush presents as white, creamy-looking lesions on the inside of the cheeks and on the tongue. Thrush lesions can be painful and may bleed when rubbed. The infection can spread through the mouth to the gums, the back of the throat, the tonsils and the roof of the mouth.
Vaginal yeast infections caused by thrush overgrowth cause vaginal redness, itching and pain. White discharge from the vagina is also common.
Thrush Causes
A number of factors can trigger a thrush outbreak. Antibiotic use is often to blame for yeast infections, as the antibiotics kill beneficial microorganisms that usually prevent thrush outbreaks.
Babies, whose immune systems are not fully developed, often develop oral thrush, as do people with suppressed immune systems, such as HIV patients and people taking immune-suppressing medications.
People with diabetes are at risk of developing oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections, especially if diabetes is undiagnosed or out of control.
Uncontrolled diabetes causes the level of glucose in saliva to increase. The increase in glucose provides abundant food for Candida, which can cause a population explosion in the microorganism.
People with diabetes often live with dry mouth caused by lower than normal saliva. A dry mouth also encourages the growth of thrush, especially when coupled with high glucose levels in the little saliva that is present.
Diabetes and yeast infections are seen together often enough that thrush and yeast infections are sometimes seen as warning signs for diabetes.
Thrush and Diabetes: Complications
Uncontrolled diabetes and yeast infections can make life extremely uncomfortable and, in some cases, can produce serious infections.
Left untreated, oral thrush can become a chronic condition. In addition to vaginal yeast infections, thrush can infect the skin or spread into the esophagus, making swallowing difficult and painful.
In rare cases, thrush infections spread to the blood and internal organs. Known as invasive candidiasis, internal thrush infections may infect the heart, joints, eyes and brain and can cause serious organ damage and death.
Controlling Yeast Infections
As the combination of diabetes and yeast infections can cause widespread and chronic thrush infections, it's important for people with diabetes to keep their risk of thrush as low as possible.
Thrush and diabetes both benefit from controlling glucose levels. If diabetes is under control, saliva will not have excess amounts of glucose and the chance of oral thrush will be greatly reduced.
Other methods used to control yeast infections and diabetes include:
- a schedule of six-month dental checkups
- daily denture cleaning (if applicable)
- eating yogurt containing active acidophilus bacteria when taking antibiotics
- practicing proper dental hygiene, including flossing
- quitting smoking (if applicable)
- treating dry mouth symptoms
- using dental stain tablets to check brushing habits
- watching for early signs of thrush or yeast infections.
Thrush and diabetes are more likely to occur together when additional risk factors for yeast infections are present. People who smoke, for instance, have a greater risk of dry mouth and, therefore, a higher risk of oral thrush. Antibiotics disrupt the natural microscopic flora of the body, allowing thrush and yeast infections to develop. People with diabetes should be especially careful.
iVillage Total Health (2006). Thrush. Retrieved July 13, 2007, from the iVillage Total Health Web site: diabetes.health.ivillage.com/diabetesskinconditions/thrush.cfm.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (2005). Oral thrush. Retrieved July 13, 2007, from the CNN Web site: www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00408.html.
Patient Health International (n.d.). Diabetes. Retrieved July 13, 2007, from the Patient Health International Web site: http://www.patienthealthinternational.com/ncm.aspx?type=article


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Magistrate Amit Narang of Ambala District Court was looking bored. He looked at the clock. It was 4.38pm. He still had 15 dockets pending on his desk. Most of them were summary cases of deadbeats, drink and drive, domestic violence etc. He was sure that he can hear them out and leave the court before 6pm for the weekend outing with his friends.
He asked the Baliff to call for the next docket. The public prosecutor presented the case before the bench as if he was reading his grocery list. "Your honor, these 14 people were arrested by the Ambala Municipal Corporation on the charge of vagrancy, under section 4c of Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959. We have 13 adults and a child of eight." Magistrate Narang barely glanced at the docket and closed the case. "Rs 5000 fine per person or a normal jail for 30 days for the adults and the child to be transferred to the Juvenile Welfare Center in Mandi for further action. Next case?"
The clock struck 6 and the court was adjourned for the week. The visitors made a beeline for their respective homes, shivering in the evening chill of late December. The crowd consisted mostly of news reporters, law school students and old retired people, youths, who didn't have anything better than to watch how the legal machines turned. Trees were bare of their leaves and there was a peculiar fragrance, which only winter evenings in small towns have.
A routine and summary judgement by an overworked, harassed and bored official may have various effects on the people involved. Most of the adults were happy. They were invited to spend the bitter North winters in the Government Lodgings with all expenses paid. Not a single of the convicts approached the bench to pay the stipulated fine. The eight years old Bhola was following everyone as a lost puppy. A constable held his hand and asked him to sit in a chair in the Ambala police station. The other convicts were locked up for the night, to be carted away to the state penitentiary in the morning.
Technically and legally, anyone under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile and cannot be convicted for a crime. He is handed over to the juvenile detention centres, which run programs for their welfare and correction. They are supposed to be centers, which provide psychological and sociological helps to kids so that they are corrected and prepared to lead their lives normally in the world. In fact, they are just glorified prisons and in some cases, worse than the adult jails, because those tiny souls are unable to defend themselves like the grownups. The harried government and the intellectuals of the world have bigger worries like religious intolerance, caste squabbles and reservation issues, than to be worried about the future of a few wayward kids. That's quite understandable, isn't it? Forged in the intense heat of merciless brutality and coached by the expertise of the old timers, the Juvenile Centers continue to work as factories from which hardened criminals of future are manufactured.
Bhola was informed that he will be transported to Mandi Juvenile Welfare Center on Saturday and was left alone. Nothing saps the soul of a person like a stint in a police station, hospital or a crematorium. They tend to suck all the happy thoughts and leave a miserable vacuum in its place.
The poor child was bewildered. He was begging outside Nigar Theater in Sadar Bazaar, when he was rounded up along with a crowd of other beggars and was herded in a waiting bus. He dimly understood that he was in some kind of trouble with the law, but didn't understand how he was going to be treated and was naturally scared out of his wits. Bhola didn't have any parents or living relatives. He used to live in a nearby orphanage and ran away from there in June. He preferred the dark and cold streets to the roof of the orphanage, as he found those rough and dirty streets more friendly and humane. Wearing dirty tee-shirt and shorts, he shivered in the police station. He was given a meagrer dinner and was grateful for it as it was better than his daily fare as a beggar or that of the orphanage. The menu didn't include a beating by the warden.
Next day he was sent off with a constable to Mandi Juvenile Welfare Center. Today was Saturday, 24th December. People from Delhi and Punjab crowded with the tourists from all over to celebrate the Christmas Eve in Shimla. The little Shimla station was overcrowded. While crossing the manned gates of the station, there was a sudden shove and a push from behind which caused an overburdened porter to stumble. Everyone panicked; there was a general confusion. Bhola was unceremoniously kicked out of the station gates and found himself on the road: free as a bird! He was simple and innocent but not stupid; he took to his heels. All day he hid behind a parked truck and ventured out in the evening, when he was sure that the Indian Armed Forces were employed elsewhere and were not busy looking for an escaped kid of eight, charged with vagrancy. He was feeling hungry and miserable, the last meal of yesterday being a distant memory.
The Mall Road in Shimla can be considered as one of the most picturesque locations in India. On a winter evening it can give a run for money to any Old England town. The streets are lined with gabled buildings designed in renaissance Gothic. There was a heavy snowfall last night; the snow was piled on the pavement and was partially melted. The shops were decorated for Christmas. Streets were filled with people dressed in their winter fineries and fur coats. The yuletide was in its full force. Sadness is a gloom, which is always dispelled by the warmth and glow of happiness. Like a bar of luminensce, it rubs off on the darkest of souls and reduces the pall which gnaws at it like a termite in a vintage furniture. Bhola forgot his hunger. He was amazed at the display of prosperity and happiness. He went on drinking the beauty of the season for an eternity. The shops closed at 10.30 pm but the tourists still flocked the street. Whoever wants to turn in early on yuletide!
Suddenly it started to snow again. Bhola had never seen snow in his life. He was astonished at this cosmic extravaganza. The snow flakes glided slowly from heaven as if a million ethereal doves were shedding their feathers! Soft and white as fluffy cotton, they got entangled in his matted hair and caressed his dirty cheeks. He tried to catch a couple of them, but they vanished as leprechaun gold by the warmth of his body. The temperature had fallen considerably. People hurried towards their destination. Bhola didn't have anywhere to go. So he stood in the middle of the road, his face heavenwards and his tiny arms outstretched and tried to collect as much of the happiness as he could. After a long time, he realized that he was drenched and shivering. He saw a large building ahead and went inside, shaking as if in a fever. It was very dark. He stumbled around, till he found a wooden bench and lay down on it. His entire body was aching and his intestines were tied in painful knots due to hunger.
Bhola felt as if he's not alone. He could hear someone breathing. He looked around in the darkness. Suddenly a million fireflies descended from heaven and the place glowed in an unearthly light. Snowflakes were gliding from the rafters of the building. The building was not cold anymore. A large and fat Santa arrived with a huge bag. He offered candies and chocolates which Bhola hungrily devoured and asked for more. He ate hundreds of candies, but his hunger was insatiable. The Santa emptied the bag. There were small, green and ugly dwarfs in the bag, who clinged to Bhola and pulled him down. The Santa laughed and threw off his red costume. He turned into a policeman and leered at the kid. Bhola screamed…
The serene and peaceful interior of St John Chapel on Mall Road was filled with well-fed parishioners of the Mall Road and wide eyed tourists for the Midnight Mass. The bored organist was belting out chords, which was accompanying the lethargic and off-key voice of the hypnotized choir. The white haired and genial priest, resplendent in his bishopric gown was trying to stay awake, when the peaceful ambience was disintegrated by the scream of a child. The parishioners were startled. The organist stopped. There was a stunned silence, broken only by the creaking of an oscillating chandelier. The priest looked around in bewilderment for the source of this soprano recital.
The child was found from the last pews and propelled in the aisle, towards the alter.
All the worshipers were looking with interest at this sudden reprieve from the deadly boredom. The dirty and shivering little figure in its pitifully inadequate rags was in stark contrast to the clean and richly clad environment. Father Dominique de Braganza bent down and asked kindly, "Who are you, my son?"
The silence in the House of God was unbroken, except for the creaking chandelier and a small and broken childish voice reciting the woes and miseries of its wretched existence, which ended with a heartfelt plea for food.
We always curse the God for injustice and inequities done to us when we compare ourselves to others. Misery and poverty is relative. For 16 years old Lavina Rodrigues, definition of poverty was having a credit card with an expense limit of paltry Rs 50,000. Augustin Ferrera considered himself poor as his parents couldn't afford to gift him the latest PS4 this Christmas. They were aghast to see this new level of poverty where one cannot afford a piece of bread!
Mrs Mirelles, who was vying to compete with their neighbors and taunting her hapless husband for spoiling their Christmas, as the tree in their neighbor's house was better decorated, suddenly realized that cladding oneself in bitter cold is a more basic need as compared to decorating a branch of artificial spruce. Heads were bowed down in recollection of one's own imagined poverty and misery as compared to this new benchmark. Eyes were clouded.
"…I was very cold and hungry, hence I walked into this house. It was warm; I slept." The child whispered, his small voice barely audible.
Father de Braganza kneeled beside him. He was silent for a minute. Then he stood up and cleared his throat. His clear voice resonated in the cavernous chapel, "My son. You are in search of peace and love. And, if you can't find it here, then this place is not what we are taught to believe it is and this house should be burned down to the ground!" He raised the child. It was midnight.
Someone cranked up the organ. 54 chocked throats tried to sing Lord's Praise huskily. Their voices failed, but the humbled hearts managed to reach Him.
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Beautifully built ,loved the imagery and metaphors used by you, you kept the readers curiosity till the end and the description of Christmas completely awes the readers.
Thank you so much, Poonam! Happy that you liked it! 🙂


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Simplified procedures for knowledge migrants & scientific researchers
As of 1 January 2014, highly skilled migrants from non-EU countries with the official residence status of knowledge migrant or scientific researcher no longer have to present a copy of their birth certificate when registering in the Municipal Personal Records Database. The Expatcenter is delighted with this significant step in reducing the administrative burden for such an important target group.
Please note that EU nationals must still present their birth certificate. Also, the children of knowledge migrant/scientific researcher always require a birth certificate for registration, while a marriage certificate may be requested for a partner or spouse. The Expatcenter's account managers can advise which documentation is required for registration, as it can vary per case. For additional information, read more about registration.
Expatcenter can arrange a BSN for short stay migrants
As of 6 January 2014, the Expatcenter is able to apply for a personal public service number (burgerservicenummer, BSN) for employees on a short-term assignment (four months or less). Short stay migrants can now be registered in the Registry for Non-Residents (Registratie Niet Ingezetenen, RNI), which is part of the new Municipal Personal Records Database legislation (Wet Basisregistratie Personen). This means that they need no longer request a social security number from the Dutch Tax Office (Belastingdienst), but will instead receive their BSN directly when registering their residence. Learn more about registration for short stay migrants.
There are two locations in Amsterdam where short stay migrants can be entered into the Registry for Non-Residents: Amsterdam City Hall and the Expatcenter. Registering via the Expatcenter procedure requires a work permit (for non-EU citizens) and an employment contract (for EU citizens). The service fee to register via the Expatcenter is €50.
Expatcenter introduces biometric scanning technology
In order to prevent abuse and fraud with residence documents, from 1 February 2014 all new residence permits will include a readable chip with a passport identification photo and two fingerprints. To accommodate this new level of security, both the IND and the Expatcenter will introduce biometric devices that can record and read photos and fingerprints.
Highly skilled migrants that require a temporary residence permit (MVV) before coming to the Netherlands should visit the embassy or consulate of their home nation to have a photograph taken and their fingerprints recorded. This data will then be sent to the IND so that their residence card can be created. When the highly skilled migrant visits the Expatcenter to collect their card, they will have their fingerprints scanned once more as verification. Applicants who do not require a temporary residence permit can have their photo and fingerprints recorded at the Expatcenter and their card will be available to collect after three working days.


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Khalid Ali, 28, had three knives when he was arrested by armed police in Parliament Square.Read the full story ›
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The European Court of Human Rights has found that Poland violated the EU Convention on Human Rights by allowing the CIA to detain two al-Qaeda suspects on Polish territory.
The case was brought by two Saudi-born men who said they were flown in secret to a CIA-run jail in a Polish forest and subjected to treatment that amounted to torture.
Polish officials have denied the existence of the CIA jail. The US has acknowledged that it kept al-Qaeda suspects in facilities outside the US, but has not said where.
The EU court ruled that Poland violated articles around the prohibition of torture, the right to liberty and the right to an effective investigation of their allegations.
Poland has been ordered to pay the men 230,000 euros.
Al Nusra: UK has 'nothing to fear' from western Jihadis
ITV News has spoken to an Al-Qaeda linked group that's helped hundreds of foreigners fight in Syria.
Western security services are concerned the extremists could carry out terror attacks on home soil if they return.
But Al Nusra insists we have nothing to fear.
Iraqi city of Fallujah 'falls to al-Qaeda fighters'
The centre of the Iraqi city of Fallujah has fallen to al-Qaeda-linked fighters, according to the head of police in the country's Anbar province.
Hadi Razeij told the al-Arabiya news channel: "The walla of the city are in the hands of the police force, but the people of Fallujah are the prisoners of ISIL [Islamic State in Iraq and Levant]."
The Reuters news agency also reported that Iraqi troops lost control of the strategic city of after intense fighting with al-Qaeda militants and local Sunni tribesmen in recent days.
Al-Qaeda suspect al-Libi to appear in court tomorrow
An alleged senior al-Qaeda figure who has been transferred to the United States after interrogation on a US Navy ship is expected to appear in court in New York on Tuesday.
Libyan Nazih al-Ragye, also known as Anas al-Libi, was handed over to US civilian officials over the weekend and is in the New York area, US Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement.
Anas Al Libi was transferred to law enforcement custody this weekend and was brought directly to the Southern District of New York where he has been under indictment for more than a decade.
The government expects that he will be presented before a judicial officer tomorrow.
Al-Qaeda suspect al-Libi arrives in US to face charges
Top al-Qaeda suspect Anas al-Libi has arrived in the US to face charges, a US official told Reuters.
He was captured by US forces in a raid in the Libyan city of Tripoli on October 5th and is accused of plotting to bomb US, British, French and Israeli targets in Nairobi as well as helping to mastermind 1998 attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
Ex-Libyan rebels 'seized PM' over al-Qaeda capture
A group of former Libyan rebels said it seized Prime Minister Ali Zeidan from a hotel because of his government's role in the US capture of a top al-Qaeda suspect in Tripoli.
His arrest comes after the statement by John Kerry about the capture of Abu Anas al-Libi, after he said the Libyan government was aware of the operation.
Profile: Al-Qaeda leader Anas al-Libi
Anas al Libi, whose real name is Nazih Abdul-Hamed Nabih al-Ruqai'I, has reportedly been captured by US forces in a raid in the Libyan city of Tripoli.
- Born in Tripoli, probably in 1964
- Accused of plotting to bomb US, British, French and Israeli targets in Nairobi
- Accused of helping to mastermind 1998 attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania
- Reputed to be al-Qaeda's computer expert
- Has lived in the UK, where he has political asylum
- Indicted by a court in New York
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Report: US captures al-Qaeda leader in Libya
A senior al-Qaeda leader has been captured near the Libyan city of Tripoli in an operation apparently unrelated to the raid in Somalia, NBC News reports.
Anas al Libi, whose real name is Nazih Abdul-Hamed Nabih al-Ruqai'I, has been wanted by the US for more than a decade and has a $5 million reward on his head.
He also is believed to be behind the attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998, which killed 12 Americans and more than 220 Kenyans, NBC News reports.
Three US strikes in Yemen kill 12 al-Qaeda suspects
Three US drone strikes killed a total of 12 suspect al-Qaeda militants in Yemen today, a military official in the country said.
The attacks contribute to a total of eight in under two weeks.
Yemen is on high alert after authorities said they thwarted an al-Qaeda plot to target foreign embassies in the country.
US and UK embassy staff were withdrawn early this week.