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Proposed Changes to Regulation E to Limit Assessment of Overdraft Fees for ATM and Debit Card Transactions
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Board") is soliciting comments to a proposed rule amending Regulation E, which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. The amendments would limit the ability of all depository institutions and state-chartered credit unions ("financial institutions") to assess overdraft fees for honoring ATM withdrawals and one-time debit card transactions that overdraw the customer's account. In addition, the amendments would prohibit a financial institution from assessing an overdraft fee for paying an overdraft if the overdraft was caused by a debit hold placed on the account by the financial institution. The proposed rule also contains a number of detailed proposals regarding the actual implementation and operation of the amendments. The amendments as a whole, if adopted, would potentially require significant operational changes with respect to a financial institution's overdraft policies and procedures and may require reprogramming of its operating systems to enable it to identify transactions subject to the new rules.
The proposed amendments apply to withdrawals from both proprietary and non-proprietary ATMs and to any one-time debit card transaction, whether the transaction is a point of sale transaction, online transaction or telephone transaction. The proposed amendments do not apply to overdraft services provided in connection with check transactions or ACH transactions. Comments to the proposed amendments must be received by the Board by March 30, 2009.
The proposed amendments address concerns expressed about the practice of some financial institutions of providing overdraft coverage without the customer's knowledge or consent and then charging an overdraft fee, which in many cases exceeds the amount of the overdraft. Consumer groups argue that by honoring overdrafts on ATM and debit card transactions, financial institutions are encouraging customers to rely on the overdraft services and that, in the long run, customers will incur greater costs than if the transactions were not honored. The Board is considering two alternative approaches to address these issues.
The first approach would prohibit a financial institution from charging an overdraft fee unless the customer fails to opt out of overdraft coverage after being given notice of the right to opt out. The alternative approach would prohibit a financial institution from charging an overdraft fee unless the customer affirmatively opts in and agrees to the overdraft coverage. A customer's election to forego a financial institution's overdraft service does not prevent the financial institution from providing overdraft coverage; however, under the proposed amendments, a financial institution generally would not be able to charge the customer a fee unless one of the enumerated exceptions applies, such as where the financial institution has a reasonable belief that there are sufficient funds in the account at the time it authorizes a transaction, but it turns out that the funds are not sufficient. In addition, nothing in the amendments prevents a financial institution from ultimately debiting the account for the full amount of the transaction once sufficient funds are available.
Under the opt out approach, a financial institution may not assess any overdraft fee unless: (1) the financial institution provided the customer with notice of the right to opt out of the overdraft coverage; (2) the financial institution gave the customer a reasonable opportunity to opt out of the coverage; and (3) the customer did not opt out. The notice would be given at account opening and subsequently for each periodic statement cycle in which a fee may be assessed for overdraft coverage. The Board is currently considering several different proposals as to what would constitute a reasonable opportunity to opt out of overdraft coverage.
Under the opt in approach, financial institutions would be required to provide customers with notice of the right to opt in to overdraft coverage and an overdraft fee could not be charged unless the customer had affirmatively consented to the overdraft coverage. If the customer opts in, the financial institution would be required to provide written confirmation of the customer's consent. Subsequent notices after an overdraft fee was charged would not be required once a customer opted in to overdraft coverage. The Board is currently considering proposals as to what would constitute a reasonable method of opting in to overdraft coverage.
The proposed amendments would also prohibit a financial institution, under most circumstances, from assessing an overdraft fee in any situation where the overdraft would not have occurred but for a debit hold placed on the account in an amount that exceeds the actual transaction amount. When a customer uses a debit card to make a purchase, many financial institutions immediately place a "debit hold" on the account to ensure that the customer has sufficient funds in the account when the transaction is presented for settlement. Often times, because the financial institution does not know the actual amount of the transaction at the time the transaction is authorized (for instance, where a debit card is used to purchase gas), the financial institution will place a debit hold on the account in excess of the amount of the transaction. As a result, the customer may engage in a subsequent transaction thinking that there are sufficient funds available but, because of the debit hold, the transaction creates an overdraft. In these situations, the financial institution would be prohibited from assessing an overdraft fee. The proposed amendments would not apply to transactions where the amount of the debit hold is equal to or less than the actual amount of the transaction or where the actual amount of the transaction would also have caused an overdraft.
As noted, comments to the proposed amendments must be received by the Board no later than March 30, 2009.
If you would like additional information concerning the proposed amendments, or would like assistance in providing comments to the Board, please feel free to contact the attorneys in the Financial Institutions and Lending Practice Area of Hiscock & Barclay, LLP.
If you require further information regarding the information presented in this Legal Alert and its impact on your organization, please contact any of the members of the Practice Area listed on the front of this Alert.


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When I arrived at the Nike unveiling on Wednesday, the publicist who checked me in at the media table said they'd temporarily run out of press kits. "Find me before you leave and I'll have one for you," he told me. I tracked him down as I was leaving a few hours later, and he said, "Couldn't get any more of them, but everything you need is on this flash drive." He handed me a plastic packet (see above), which I put in my bag.
When I got home, I pulled out the flash drive and extended its jack. To my surprise, it wasn't a standard USB jack, and it didn't fit any of the ports on my computer. I was in a hurry (it was already past noon, and I had promised to have an ESPN piece written by 2:30pm), and I had taken several hundred photos of my own at the unveiling, so I decided not to waste time trying to figure out the flash drive. I put it aside, wrote my piece, and that was that.
The flash drive sat on the far corner of my desk for the next two days. It wasn't until yesterday afternoon that I looked at it again. That's when I suddenly realized that the shape of the drive and the inclusion of an accompanying chain were supposed to evoke a very specific motif: military dog tags.
I wasn't planning to get further bogged down in the whole Pro Combat vs. real combat issue, but the dog tags have sent me over the edge. It's time to call this shit for what it is: vulgar. It is vulgar for Nike to equate football with armed military conflict. It is vulgar for Nike to compare football players to soldiers, especially when we have real soldiers needlessly dying in a pointless war in Afghanistan. It is vulgar for Nike to use ad slogans like "Prepare for Combat," as if war were nothing more than a marketing campaign for a movie. It is vulgar for Nike to use the trappings of military imagery, including dog tags, to promote athleticwear. It is vulgar for Nike to invoke one military metaphor after another for a bunch of privileged athletes, most of whom will never serve in the military.
And although I have no way of knowing this for sure, I suspect few if any of the Nike designers and marketers who dreamed all of this up have ever served either. That's pretty damn vulgar too.
I haven't decided what to do with the flash drive. Normally I'd put it in the pile of stuff I give away in my annual reader-appreciation raffle at the end of the year, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable giving this to someone — it's disgusting. Simply throwing it out doesn't feel right either. Should I mail it back to Nike? Should I mail it to someone in the military? Should I hammer a nail through it? If you have ideas, I'm all ears.
Uni Watch News Ticker: Here's a great close-up of the completely ridiculous patch UNC will be wearing tonight. "¦ Love this interactive NFL schedule. Click on your favorite team to see how brutal their travel schedule will be. "¦ Reprinted from yesterday's comments: Great piece about über-annoying ad decals on laptops. "¦ New bicentennial soccer kit for Mexico. "¦ Yesterday I showed a photo of the Blackhawks' center-ice logo being painted; here's a time-lapse video of same (with thanks to Jeff Wilk). "¦ Several Utah players were wearing camo undershirts against Pitt (with thanks to Darin Nelson and Jefferson Boswell). "¦ Drake University has come up with what might be history's worst logo concept (with thanks to Patrick Runge). "¦ New 85th-season logo for the Rangers. "¦ Joseph Lee that USC has changed from Oakley visors to Nike. "The helmets just look 10x less classy than they used to," he writes. "It's weird how such a little thing could bother me." I have no idea what he's talking about, of course. "¦ Nick Postorino spotted a Cowboys-themed Volkswagen — complete with green dot! — on the streets of Burlington, Wisconsin. Seems like an odd place for such a sighting, until you realize it's Tony Romo's hometown. "¦ Man, the Blackhawks must have the most-documented center-ice logo paint job in history (credit Steve Johnston). "¦ SF Giants fans could do a lot worse than to score a pair of these socks (thanks, Brinke). "¦ Brandon Schwartz points out that the Buckeyes wore their usual black socks on Thursday — except for Terrelle Pryor. "He was also the only one wearing white-trimmed shoes instead of red-trimmed," says Brandon. "The funny thing is that he matched the rest of the team during warm-ups." "¦ Twins wore their retro alts yesterday. "That's a uniform they've only been wearing on Saturdays, and I'm curious if they were forced into wearing them because starting pitcher Matt Fox was making his major league debut on a few hours' notice," says Jeremy Seidling. "This is the only Twins uniform without NOBs. Is it possible they didn't have time to get Fox's name on a regular home uniform and were forced to wear the NNOB uniforms out of schedule?" "¦ Georgia Tech has whipped up a logo commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 1990 national championship team (as noted by Terry Duroncelet). "¦ Yesterday I asked if USC had ever used captaincy "C"s before this season. Several readers told me the Trojans had never used the "C," but Evan Schreiber came up with this 1999 photo of Chad Morton that suggests otherwise. "¦ New logos, uniforms, etc. for the Fort Myers Miracle (with thanks to Rene VanPoelvoorde). "¦ Reprinted from last night's comments: Ohio State is wearing a Jack Tatum memorial decal, and a small item on this page indicates that the Chargers will memorialize Don Coryell and Big Hands Johnson by wearing "Air Coryell" and "79" helmet decals for their season opener.


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Painting the sides of these Pony Boat Totems and I can't decide whether l like light and white sides to continue the white negative spaces or background of the painting face, or darker sides to contrast these. This lettering has been an integral part of my paintings for ten years. It is a framing device that is never seen in reproductions of my work. I'm always surprised at how much time these take to complete!


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China Glaze Electric Beat: Swatch and Review
How's your Wednesday? Hope it's going well.
Today I am going to show you China Glaze Electric Beat, a pretty, shiny, periwinkle blue creme. This swatch is two coats and no top coat.
China Glaze Electric Beat is a smooth, silky creme that applies so easily, it flows off the brush and sits where it is placed with no streaking, pooling, dragging or bubbling. Two effortless coats make this fully opaque and just perfect. This dries shiny, but I still suggest top coat.
So what say you? Like this pretty periwinkle? Have it? Think that you might want it? Electric Beat is available, now wherever you buy China Glaze.
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- Nail StoriesFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:52 AM
I love Electric Beat! It's the only one I got from Electropop because I felt I really *needed* it!! It's such a beautiful blue isn't it?!ReplyDelete
- BeautyshadesFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:02 AM
Very pretty colour :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous blue!ReplyDelete
- Steeny LouFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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When I was a teenager, I was always trying to get my nails to grow. Now they grow like crazy but I file them down as slow my typing (I work from home doing medical transcription).
- lauraslacquersFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM
IT'S SO SHINY!ReplyDelete
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And that's without top coat, dude! :DReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM
I love that colour, too. I can see myself wearing it a lot. :)ReplyDelete
I usually paint my toenails but they are bare, right now. Haven't been in the mood to mess with them, lately and since I am not wearing sandals, anyway...
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World War I Armistice Centennial Ceremony
To Honor Those Who Served
| Sunday, November 11, 2018
Gather 9:30 a.m., Ceremony 10 a.m.
American Legion Post #24
400 Cameron Street, Alexandria
|Speakers --- Plaque Unveiling --- Displays
Reception to follow in the Post #24 Club Room
Free tours of Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 11 a.m.—4 p.m.
RSVP to Historic Alexandria or call 703.746.4554
The goal of the centennial commemoration is to raise awareness of and give meaning to the events of World War I. Emphasis will be given to:
- Honoring the heroism and sacrifice of those who served.
- Educating about the causes, courses, and consequences of the war.
- Commemorating through public programs.
For more information about Virginia during World War I, visit the website of the Virginia World War One Centennial.
For a short and powerful video about World War I, narrated by actor Gary Sinise, visit the website of the United States World War One Centennial Commission. Select "World War I Overview Video."
Alexandria during World War I
For a small city in the shadow of the Nation's capital, Alexandria was fully involved in World War I. Over 4,000 residents participated directly in uniform, while hundreds more worked in war industries including aircraft construction, shipbuilding, and other war-related production. Effects of the war can still be seen in the City today.
The First World War . . . often called "The Great War" by contemporaries and survivors . . . changed the world in many ways. Never before had mankind witnessed the sort of mass destruction and loss of life that marked this conflict, made even greater through the industrial, chemical, and military
technology of the time. While the United States attempted to maintain a neutral stance, many American citizens clearly viewed Germany as the aggressor in this war, and sought to ease the suffering of French and Belgian civilians from the war's earliest days.
By 1917, it had become increasingly difficult for the U. S. government to remain neutral. The slaughter on the Western Front continued with no end in sight. The sinking of the passenger liner Lusitania in 1915 by a German submarine had outraged many Americans, and after a brief pause, the
German Navy was set to resume unrestricted submarine warfare. This move, coupled with revelation of a secret deal between Germany and Mexico, whereby the latter would attack the United States from the south, are believed to be the main reasons that President Woodrow Wilson finally asked Congress to
declare war on Germany in April, 1917.
Alexandrians were already heavily engaged in the First World War in many ways, from sending contributions for French and Belgian relief, to active service in the military and working in war industries. Many churches and other civic organizations raised money for relief efforts and worked with the local chapter of the American Red Cross to send parcels of medical supplies. Thousands of local men and women served in all branches of the military, and the city's Potomac River shoreline buzzed with activity. Shipyards at either end of the waterfront produced wooden submarine chasers for the U. S. Navy as well as large steel cargo vessels for the merchant marine. Local companies built experimental seaplanes, attempting to secure a Navy contract. Embracing the latest in weapons technology, the Navy also began construction of a new torpedo factory.
Images: Soldiers at Fort McClellan, where many Alexandria soldiers trained (National Archives); Women working at an airplane factory in Alexandria (Library of Congress); SC 201 sub chaser, made in Alexandria (National World War I Museum)
Exploring World War I in Alexandria
- Visit Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum. On exhibit: " Alexandrians Fight The Great War" shares the sights, sounds, and stories of local people who lived through this important period in American history.
- Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Plans were underway for this torpedo factory to serve WWI, but construction began too late for any of its munitions to be used in the war. It is now home to the nation's largest collection of working-artists' open studios under one roof.
- Tour Gadsby's Tavern Museum, originally saved and preserved by American Legion Post #24 to honor those who served in WWI. Thanks to the efforts of the American Legion and the City of Alexandria, guests can still tour the 18th tavern and experience life in early Alexandria. An exhibit highlighting the efforts of the American Legion then and now and the contributions veterans make to Alexandria today opens Memorial Day Weekend of 2018.
- Tour the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, which currently has on view World War I and the Leadbeaters. This family-owned business was open 1792 to 1933, and the exhibit highlights the apothecary's sales to military customers during the war.
Ongoing Programs
The Poppy Project: Honoring our Veterans
All are invited to help Alexandria knit and crochet poppies to honor those who served in WWI. It was after WWI that poppies, now a symbol of remembrance, were officially adopted by several allied nations, and this tradition continues 100 years later. Knitted or crocheted poppies can be any shade of red and two to four inches in diameter. Drop- off at The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum (201 S. Washington Street) or any of the Alexandria Public Libraries by December 1, 2017. Please include a card with your name or your group's name for recognition.
You can use a pattern of your choice or download the knit or crochet pattern.
These poppies will be used to create a backdrop for an event marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, now known as Veteran's Day in the United States.
Veterans Oral History Project
The Office of Historic Alexandria is collecting Oral Histories from veterans and active duty people living, working, or volunteering in the City of Alexandria. The interview will include military service and how the concept of service is part of daily and/or civilian life. If you or someone you know is interested in being interviewed, please contact the museum educator at Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Click here for more information about Oral History in the City of Alexandria.
Below are a few transcriptions of interviews about Alexandria's World War I veterans.
- Mildrilyn Stephens Davis (about her grandfather, Army Captain Robert Kenneth Stephens)
- William Morgan (about his father, Sergeant Herbert Morgan)
- Sandy Carpenter (about her grandfathers, Charles Renshaw and Fred McLein)
A variety of lectures exploring World War I and its relation to today will be hosted at the museums of the Office of Historic Alexandria. See our
calendar of events for current information about programs at all of our City museums.
More Information
- A World War I era photographic documentation of the City. Out of the Attic, May 5, 2016.
- Torpedo Factory was foray into the defense industry. Out of the Attic, September 1, 2016.
- Catching fire: West Marine and Salvage Company. Out of the Attic, December 2, 2010.
- The Alexandria Armory. Out of the Attic, January 28, 2010.
- Interviews with Alexandria residents about their fathers' and grandfathers' participation in World War 1, as part of the
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The good folks at GOOD asked CityPaper's Young & Hungry to nominate one sandwich that best represents D.C. for the magazine's forthcoming map of the best creations on bread, state by state.
Y&H put the question to readers. You guys overwhelmingly endorsed the "G-man" (above) at Mangialardo and Sons on Capitol Hill. A solid nomination.
This souped-up Italian sub, piled with ham, salami, mortadella, pepperoni, provolone, fontina and hot peppers, meets all the criteria: demonstrating historical or cultural significance, composed of local ingredients, and supportive of local independent businesses.
How's this for historically and culturally significant? The sub is sort of emblematic of how federal Washington dictates the way local D.C. does business. The legend of the sandwich, according to the Washington Post, goes something like this:
Two FBI agents en route to a Redskins game in the 1970s stop into the mom-and-pop shop on Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. and demand that owner Antonio Mangialardo whip up something special. This heap of meaty deliciousness is what they get. Word later spreads throughout the Justice Department about the tantalizing creation, and soon the tiny deli is crawling with feds requesting that G-man sub.
The bread is locally made: hard rolls baked in the District by Catania Bakery (1404 N. Capitol St. N.W.); soft rolls come from H&S Bakery in neighboring Baltimore. And the still-popular subs keep the family-owned deli rolling along into its 58th year in business.
Expect the nationwide results later today. The link is here.
Photos by Chris Shott
The 'G-Man' at Mangialardo and Sons: D.C.'s Quintessential Sandwich was originally published by Washington City Paper on Sept. 26, 2011.


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Food Service Worker IV - Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries
Stanford University
This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
Work Time: Shift 10am-6:30pm
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing the highest quality services to students and other members of the university community in a sustainable and fiscally responsible manner. R&DE comprises 11000+ staff in the following divisions: Office of the Senior Associate Vice Provost (SAVP Office), Student Housing Operations, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, and a team of four R&DE strategic business partners: Finance & Administration including Information Technology, Human Resources, Strategic Communications, and Maintenance Operations & Capital Planning. R&DE houses 13,000+ students and their dependents while serving over 6.5 million meals annually to students, conference, catering, retail, and concession guests.
Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, a division within R&DE at Stanford University is committed to excellence and the highest level of customer service. It is recognized nationally for operating at the cutting edge of the industry receiving exceptional service ratings and numerous awards, including the Restaurant & Institutions Magazine Ivy Award for excellence in food service and hospitality. The Ivy Award is one of the industry's most prestigious and coveted awards, give to those operations that meet the highest standards of food, hospitality and service. With R&DE's vision to be the best in the business Stanford Hospitality and Auxiliaries is a Certified Green Business practicing sustainability in its purchasing and using equipment and processes that reduce solid waste and preserve natural resources. The highest Acterra Sustainability Award was received in 2006, in recognition of these initiatives
Employees at this level carry out a variety of food preparation tasks of limited complexity. Prepare all Hot/cold foods, and in doing so, make decisions regarding the quality of produce, portioning of ingredients, seasoning and attractiveness of the final product. In addition to the preparation of specific menu items (working from standardized recipes and daily production sheets provided by management) order supplies from the storerooms, pre-pare menu items for following meals and store leftover food. They may substitute menu selections within guidelines established by management.
Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items. Physical agility critical to perform essential job functions. Lift up to 25 lbs pounds must have manual dexterity. Ability to work around hot equipment (stoves, grills, ovens).
'Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.'
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Job Grade: A63
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Hayden Panettiere is an American actress and singer. She came to professional prominence at the age of eleven with her portrayal of Sheryl Yoast in Disney's Remember the Titans, although for half of her life immediately before that, Panettiere had held roles in two soap operas. She portrayed Sarah Roberts on One Life to Live from 1994-1997, and Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light from 1996-2000. Panettiere reached a wider audience with her starring role as cheerleader Claire Bennet on the NBC television series Heroes.
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Release Date: August 28, 2013
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
Eight years ago, life was good for Tate Reilly. Living in Atlanta and attending college, her dream of becoming a doctor was within reach, and she was in love with Ryan Hart. Then one night while Tate slept, Ryan disappeared. No note, no phone call, nothing left of a love she thought would last forever. Confused and heartbroken, she doesn't let it hold her back in her quest to become a physician. If anything, the hurt and disappointment only serve to fuel her drive to succeed.
Ryan never wanted to leave Tate behind the way he did, but sometimes life takes away the choice. The best way to spare Tate the disruption of her bright future with his problems is to make a clean break. So he does the hardest thing he's ever done—he walks away from her.
Now Ryan is back in Atlanta, working as a sous chef in the most popular restaurant in the city, and he has every intention of winning Tate back, no matter what it takes. It's not easy because Tate wants answers that Ryan's not ready to give just yet. First, he needs to remind her of what they once had together. The heat between them is undeniable, and it's not long before it melts her resistance and she starts to lose the grip on her heart again.
But until Ryan can come clean with Tate about why he left, she can't fully forgive him and move on. Time doesn't always heal all wounds. Sometimes you have to shed more blood to become whole again.
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Bad things happen in the trenches, there is no other way to put it. I don't want to remember them, but I don't think it's right to pretend as if they didn't happen. So on a bad day I get some thread and make a stitch on my left sleeve. On a really bad day I make two.
Today is a two stitch day and it's only halfway through. Lately I have more two stitch days than not. My left sleeve is filling up. I can feel the rough threads pressing into my arm where my clothes have soaked through. It's raining, but when is it not?
The damp here is so tangible that I can taste it on my tongue, and woven through it all is the horrible festering scent of decay. It winds its' way through every twist and turn, seeping into the grey dirt of the trench walls. It is the cloying scent of rot that truly makes the place repellent. If the damp is palpable and content to linger on ones tongue, then the rot is a presence that overwhelms and attempts to claw its' way down your throat, so that it's all you can do not to retch.
One wouldn't think we'd be able to eat in such conditions. But we do, starving as we are. It's why I sit with my back against a stinking grey wall off rot, legs drawn up and soaking wet as I choke down my rations. There are weevils in the biscuits. Little white bodies that wiggle about, almost waving hello. At the start we'd tap the biscuits to get the little creepy crawlies out. Now we just bite in and pretend not too feel the squirming, glad of the extra protein.
Things have been getting worse. Or maybe it's that I've been getting worn down. All the dogs are long since eaten, even though they were mangy and flee bitten. Just another thing gone. We're losing more than we're gaining and I can't seem to care. The rain that used to seem refreshing, washing away the blood, is now mocking. Never-ending it pours from the sky, turning everything to slick sludge so that we are forever caked in mud and every step is an effort. It makes the days grey, but that might be the War. Everyone keeps dying.
I hear the slick squelch of someone's boots tromping though the mud and tilt the brim of my hat up to see who. It's Arthur. He comes closer and crouches beside me on the rotting wooden planks meant to keep the mud away. He's got a handful of rations and is wearing the same oil skin cloak as me. The cloaks would keep the rain off in small showers but did little for the downpour we were sitting in, the trenches offering little in the way of shelter.
"How you likin' lunch? Reckon I could do with some o' mama's home cooking, that's for sure."
I have trouble looking at Arthur. He wears a smile like a bad mask; jarring and fake it reminds me of things I don't want to remember. That's what the stitches are for. Still, I can't begrudge him how he copes; I make stitches, and he smiles. That doesn't mean I look at him when I talk.
"I don't remember what it's like to be full and warm. Do you?" That isn't what he wants to hear. I shouldn't have said it. Arthur wants me to banter back so that we can share some hollow laughter and pretend things are good. But I can't pretend anymore.
Arthur looks away, "Of course."
I keep looking at him until he fidgets a little and admits, "Well maybe it's more like imagination than memory – they're about the same things anyway right. Right?" The question edges into panic as Arthur repeats it. The smile doesn't slip, it becomes larger as I watch, stretching in a horrible parody of what amusement should be. He wants me to agree with him, to lie, and I can't deny him that, not when it's so clearly what he wants. I don't have to believe it. I don't even have to pretend to believe it. I just have to say it.
The stiff lines of his body relax again and the fevered panic that sharpened his features fades, letting his face fall back into its' usual drawn lines. The rigid smile settling on his lips again. My fingers twitch, but I've already made enough stitches for today.
Arthur chatters on at me. I idly run my hand across my sleeve, fingers catching on the stitches there. All I see is grey. A horn sounds, hollow and echoing. Arthur stands. So do I. Time to fight. Maybe die. I stand amongst my fellow soldiers and can't care that all their faces are washed out, indistinguishable from the grey. I don't think I can live through another two stitch day. I don't think I want to.
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Many, many years ago, at a small group meeting of one of the previous churches I attended before I was married, the group leader called out the usual invitation for people to 'share' any personal testimonies or words of encouragement with the group. As each person jumped in to share one after another, each sharing was received with applause or jubilant 'hallelujahs'. God is good. Life is good. So-and-so were having a tough time recently but their prayers were answered and life is fantastic now.
I was still very new to the group, but that evening I plucked up my courage and raised my hand. "Yes, sister? What would you like to share?" the leader piped up exuberantly. All eyes were upon me, looking at me expectantly. I took a deep breath and decided to go out on a limb and share something a bit different – a personal difficulty I was going through in my life at that time. I cannot recall the details exactly, but I knew it had something to do with work. And I was going through a really tough time. After all, this was a church group. A support network, right? The best way to connect with others is to open up and be yourself.
Wrong move.
As I ended my short monologue. All I received was dead silence. Not even the sound of crickets singing in the background.
"Errrrr… ooooookie… thank you, sister… let's move on shall we?" the group leader finally chimed in awkwardly.
I have never forgotten that very awkward and stinging episode.
But over the years. I grew to learn the truth.
People rarely open up.
People rarely share the truth.
They rarely share bad news. Even if they do. Its often cushioned and cloaked in positivity. Or it is shared only after the worst is over and they can look back in retrospect over what they learnt or gained from the experience.
Bottom line. No one likes being vulnerable.
On the other hand…
We are often encouraged to 'be authentic'… 'keep it real'… 'be yourself'…
Of course there are many versions of 'self' you can have. Especially as adults. With kids, you pretty much get just the one version, until the complexities of adolescence emerge. The trick is knowing and deciding which version to display at what time and where and with who... read more »
Anyway, going off on a slightly different tangent…
This little space I keep on the blogosphere has many manifestations. I talk about parenting. motherhood. family. my kids. my interests. my business. day to day activities.
The tone I believe (and hope) is usually nice. Sweet. Endearing. Clever. Funny?--maybe. Inspiring?—occasionally, perhaps. And generally positive--I think.
But behind the scenes, what's really going on?
What goes on in between all those sparsely spread out blog updates and Instagram moments?
Often, nothing much.
Sometimes a lot.
But I can't and don't always choose to share them here.
Mainly because a lot of it is private stuff that affects people beyond just myself.
Also because it's hard work putting them into easily digestible and coherent words that make sense.
And because personal stuff takes a lot of time to process internally first. More so the older you get. And by the time it's processed, the stuff that comes out is very different from what you started out with. And it's pretty complex stuff to share and explain in black and white. And this is not the kind of space I usually use to keep that sort of stuff on record.
But sometimes during one of my more reminiscent moods, I go down a rabbit hole and start going through old posts. Smiling and chuckling to myself over the sweet and endearing moments. Pausing over the occasional deep personal stuff I sometimes share. And also cringing over my terrible writing--especially in my early years of blogging.
So in the spirit of keeping it real. And choosing to remember that life has it's ups and downs, ebbs and flows… here's a little roundup of some of the tough stuff happening right now at my end…
- Late last year, hubby was made redundant from his job. I am aware he is not the only one as things are bad for everyone all around, especially in the mining industry now. Which means there are probably hundreds of other applicants for every job role in the industry these days. So we're not in the best place financially and things are pretty tight all around, especially with various commitments we have on our plate. We have heard and told ourselves every positive spin on this every single day. The bottom line is still simply… work… money.
- Nathan started pre-primary in a new class this year. I was very unhappy with the new class allocations which resulted in him being isolated from the majority of his old classmates from kindy. There's a long backstory to this which I shall not go into because it makes me want to cry every time I think about it. It was rather tough going, especially in the early weeks. Not that Nathan complained in any way. He is the most emotionally resilient kid ever. But as a mother I could sometimes see through the cracks. And every now and then he would happen to say something in passing that would break my heart. I would probe him gently about it, but I think he could see my concern showing through, so he would always tell me in his most cheerful voice"I'm okay, mum! I'm really okay". I've even gone so far as to speak with the school principal though I felt that it would likely be a lost battle from the start because of the way the school system is set up. But I had to try anyway. I think he'll do okay. But the thing that stings me the most is the lack of transparency and ambiguity of the whole thing. The mama bear in me cannot rest.
- A couple of weeks ago I dropped my phone and damaged the screen. Very badly. The damage was so bad that the touch screen function was completely kaput. So I could not even continue using the phone even if I didn't mind the crack across the screen. It was very disheartening as I was still a few months off from the end of my contract and we weren't in the best place financially. It was definitely a bit of pinch having to pay out the contract and be forced to upgrade to a more expensive plan to get a new phone. Yes, getting a new phone was a nice bonus. But I could still have done without the pinch.
- On a deeply personal matter (which is very complex to explain in any way) I am in a place right now where I realise I am not able to identify with the Christian religion. It seems very cold and raw to type that down here. But I can't think of a better way to put it. I am not sad or angry about the whole thing. It has all been really just a matter-of-fact kind of thing. And it has nothing to do with any of the aforementioned points above. This has been a long personal journey of my own for some time now. The toughest part to navigate this whole thing is the people I know from church. I avoided telling people for a while because I didn't want to be flooded with a rush of platitudes and clichés. But I decided to share it because it's not really something I am hiding or trying to keep a secret. I am not shouting it from the mountaintops or anything like that. It's just an FYI kind of thing so I can get on with my daily business.
That's life.
Ups and downs.
Ebbs and flows.


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We stayed at Brian's house. Brian has guitars. I enjoy sepia.
I didn't realize I could even do b&w or sepia until yesterday. The boys playing mariokart and me messing around with the settings. It's so cool, I can even change the shutter speed!!
The crazy thing is that you can't even see the fire in this shot. It's nuts. It's right behind the boots.
you sure can see it in this shot.
I like this picture of Rebecca.
But I also like this one.
This little girl was super cute. She was 7 and dressed up as a pirate.
Pirate!Charlie and Crystal. She's so cute. My dancing partner when Charlie and the boys are up on stage.
Wobblies! Charlie kept stripping off his costume as the show progressed.
AJ rockin' out.
it's hard to see it in this shot, but Ty's got eyeliner on. It's hard to take Ty The HUGE Smith Boy serious when he's got a poofy shirt and eye liner.
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Just found this website with a listing of Food Allergy Blogs. Exciting for me to see more blogs related to a huge topic like mine. I'm going to be checking out these blogs myself, one never knows what recipes and tips can be found. Whoohoo, very excited to check them out. I even entered my blog up there – just in case someone else is interested in what I have to say 🙂 Go ahead and vote for me if you visit.
Scallion Pancakes26 Oct
Wow, I can't believe Wikipedia has an article for cong you bing. I love these green onion pancakes. While in China, my husband and I had our favorite street vendor that we'd buy about 2 kuai worth. It is a flat pancake like roti that is thin and layered with green onions folded within the layers. In the US, many Chinese restaurants serve cong you bing as a weekender snack along with other specialties like sweet warm soy bean milk with Chinese doughnuts. A couple of restaurants in our neighborhood sell them. Alas, they are made from wheat flour so I haven't had been able to savor those fine snacks. Well guess what? I found a recipe for making these green onion pancakes online from "Diet, Dessert, and Dogs" and finally got around to trying it this weekend.
1-1/2 cups plus 2 Tbsp (360 ml) Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten Free flour
2 Tbsp (30 ml) glutenous rice flour
3/4 tsp (3.5 ml) Bob's Red Mill Xanthan gum
1/2 cup to 10 Tbsp (120-150 ml) warm water
2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper, optional
3 green onions, white and light green parts
Combine the all-purpose gluten-free flour, rice flour and xanthan gum into a bowl and whisk to combine well. Add the warm water slowly and mix with your hands till it forms a soft dough. Form the dough into a ball and cover with a damp cloth; let rest for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the surface area to roll out dough by covering with a light layer of all-purpose flour. Roll out the dough to a disk of around 12-14 inches, dust with flour as needed to keep from sticking. Brush lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and green onions.
Roll up the dough tightly to form a long roll. The dough will be a little dry so be careful the roll doesn't fall apart. Cut the roll in half and pinch the ends closed. Stand each roll up and push down on the dough to create two pancakes. By doing this you are creating the layers. Flatten out the pancakes using a rolling pin or your hand to make it to desired thickness (flatter is better).
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add about 1 tbsp of olive oil. Place the pancake into the pan cook for 4-5 minutes or until the bottom is a crisp brown. Gently flip the pancake and cook the other side another 3-4 minutes. Do the same for the other pancake.
Cut each pancake into 4 pieces and serve immediately. Use chili sauce and or wheat-free soy sauce for dipping sauce.
By the way, the picture above is of the first pancake which was on the thicker side. For the second one, I decided to flatten out more and it was super yummy this way. Also, I thought this picture was great since in the background you see Mantou peeking to see what was on the table.
Different Noodle, Same Recipe25 Oct
I haven't fallen off the blogging bandwagon, just life kind of gets me preoccupied. So I'll just share a picture of a great noodle dish I made a few weeks back. When I think about it, the recipe is pretty much the same. The difference it the type of noodles. In this one I used rice noodles (Guilin-type rice noodles).
I've used bean thread noodles too – except for these you need a lot of extra broth/water because those noodles take in a lot of liquid. Sometimes I'll add a few different ingredients. This noodle dish I added mushrooms, but in others I've added baby corn, and other types of veggies – sometimes it's broccoli, maybe baby choy sum, or whatever veggie I bought from the market. But always in my noodle recipes I include some yellow onion (usually 1/2), a carrot, two stalks of celery, wheat-free tamari, white pepper and salt.
Prepare the noodles according to the package. Rinse the noodles in cold water and let drain. While the noodles are boiling or draining you can cook up the other ingredients. Over med-high heat add some vegetable oil in a wok. Let the wok heat up a little and then add the sliced onions. If you want to add any protein you can do so now. I then add the carrots and celery and saute for about 2-3 minutes. I then add mushrooms (if you're using other veggies you can add them in too). Let the veggies cook and when tender add the noodles. Add some tamari (around 1 tablespoon), salt and white pepper then mix the veggies with the noodles. If the noodles are soaking up the liquid and the noodles seem dry you may want to add some water or broth but by doing so you may need more seasoning so adjust Tamari, salt, and pepper to your taste.
Here's a picture of Mantou eating up these noodles.
Fishy face19 Oct
Tonight I was home alone with Mantou while his dad, Red Duck, was off on a business trip. I wanted to make something easy, usually Mantou gets antsy and requires full attention while I prepare dinner. He rather me play than to make his dinner. So I went downtown and picked up a couple of Tilapia fillets (about 1 lb) and some spinach at the local market. While on the way home I was deciding between pan-frying them or putting them in the oven. By the time I arrived home, I decided on baking them. This way I let the oven do all the work while I could focus on my little mantou. Thank goodness he decided to let me at least get the fish in the oven.
I preheated the oven to 400 degrees and then prepped the fillets. I slathered them with olive oil, squeezed some lemon, sprinkled some salt, dusted them with oregano, and ground up some pepper on top. I put them in the oven and baked for 10-15 minutes checking once to see if they were done. They were pretty flaky at 15 minutes. As those cooled I sauteed some spinach with garlic and salt.
Mantou has had fish before but I was very surprised at how much he enjoyed the tilapia. I thought the oregano would be much for him but he didn't mind. After finishing his first bowl, he asked for more. Whoo hoo! Fish is great for the brain, right… I think I'll teach him algebra tomorrow. haha, just kidding.
BTW, you may have noticed that Red Duck had posted an entry last week. I had asked him to start blogging too since he's very much involved in eating allergy-free as well. I hope you don't mind.
Instant Mix, Instant Success17 Oct
My family celebrated a couple of birthday's this weekend. We were invited to Mantou's cousin's 2nd birthday. It was our first birthday event with many toddlers. Mantou seemed to enjoy himself and play with all the toys that the birthday boy shared. There was a bbq lunch so we ate some lettuce wrapped burgers and a few hot links. We stayed long enough to sing to the birthday boy but didn't stick around for the Toy Story themed cake, though it did look amazing. At this point in time, Mantou really doesn't know the concept of birthdays or birthday cakes so he didn't know the difference.
We left the birthday party early so that Mantou could take his nap. We wanted him refreshed so that he could celebrate Papa's birthday dinner. During his nap, I went shopping to find a instant cake mix that was gluten-free. I would substitute the butter, milk, or eggs that the mix called for. I had no luck finding a gluten-free mix at Safeway so I had to go to another store. I could have sworn Safeway sold gluten-free mixes but I just did not see any. So I went to Lucky's and found Ms. Better Crocker's chocolate cake gluten-free mix. It wasn't on sale like the other Better Crocker mixes on the shelf so I had to shell out $4.99 a box. I was going to make my own frosting but after reading all the frosting ingredients found one from Pillsbury that did not have wheat or dairy.
I made two boxes worth but thinking about it, should have just stuck with one box. We didn't need 24+ cupcakes, we were only 11 people! I substituted Earth Balance spread for the butter and applesauce for the eggs. Since I had to substitute for 6 eggs, that called for a lot of applesauce which increased the volume of the batter. Next time I'm going to use EngerG Replacer. I put the cupcakes in the oven and put the timer on for the appropriate time written on the box. Because I was making two batches in the oven, the cupcakes did not bake completely so I added another 7 minutes.
I let the cupcakes cool completely and then "tested" one out. The cupcakes were heavy, the inside of the cupcake was a bit "mushy", but in general it tasted pretty good. I covered the cupcakes with chocolate frosting, added a little raspberry on top, and sprinkled some colorful sugar confetti on top of them. It looked pretty darn yummy. I would definitely make cake from Betty Crocker again. It was a hit with everyone. Mantou even enjoyed it!
Mom and Pop, throw us a bone14 Oct
Being new to food allergies, I can only guess what it was like a decade or two ago for folks with allergies to navigate restaurants. I would assume that it was awfully challenging. I also assume that things are better these days. We get surprised every once in a while by a restaurant, like BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, when they post allergens on their menus. I think some of the big chains are seeing the value of this, but we don't really eat at the chains. So what are we supposed to do? Why is it so hard for Mom and Pop? Certainly some of the high-end Mom and Pop's change their menu frequently and thus it's probably difficult for them to post all the ingredients on the menu, but most Mom and Pop's serve the same thing day in and day out. So what's so hard about list common allergens on the menu? Or training servers on which dishes have ingredients on the top 8 allergens list? It doesn't seem like much of a burden to me. There are so many people these days with allergens. Wouldn't it make sense as a restauranteur to be a bit prepared?
Toquiche13 Oct
Tofu quiche! Isn't that a cool concept – no egg, no dairy, and completely vegan. But those who know me will attest that I am no vegan, I am very much a carnivore. My mom didn't even think my husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) and my relationship would last because he was a vegetarian. Apparently he liked me enough to change his ways and started consuming meat. I did not request this, maybe I influenced it a little bit since I enjoy sharing meals, but he made this change on his own.
Well for this particular recipe, I did not add any animal product but may think about adding bacon or ham next time.
The recipe is called "Mini Crustless Tofu Quiche" from the Fat Free Vegan Kitchen. (Her picture of the final product is actually more appetizing. I never have good light). I had to go out to buy some of the ingredients like nutritional yeast but I thought the end product was very good. The quiches were light and airy so be prepared to double or triple the batch.
The blended combination of tofu, soymilk, cornstarch, and tahini created a consistency of eggs while the tumeric gives it that yellow tinge. The nutritional yeast gives the quiche its "cheesey" taste. Adding the bellpeppers, onions, garlic, and rosemary made the whole thing look more like a quiche. I wonder if this can be modified to a Quiche Lorraine? Too bad the nutritional yeast doesn't come in different "cheesy" flavors.
Asian Cooking12 Oct
Even though I have the Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen cookbook checked-out from the library, I had yet to make anything from it. It's not that I didn't find any good recipes, it's just that I have been so LAZY. To tell you the truth, I liked the recipes in the book so much that I actually bought it too. I really do want to make the dumplings that the author, Laura B. Russell, has shared in her cookbook, but I never seem to have enough time to get it started.
I did eventually get to make the Teriyaki Sauce based on her recipe using wheat-free tamari, honey, ginger, garlic, and mirin. I baked some skinless, boneless chicken breasts in the oven and then coated them with the sauce. I thought the sauce was a little thin though. I was expecting the mix to thicken but it never did so not sure what I did wrong. I'll have to try it again since it was pretty easy to do. Plus the amount was just right, however if there was any left over, it can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
I don't want to share the recipe since I think everyone should really go check out the cookbook. Laura does a really good job at listing out what specific brands and ingredients that she uses. I know this will help because I know how it is to go through all the aisles in a grocery store (non-Asian and Asian) reading the ingredients over and over again just to make sure that there aren't specific allergens. One thing I wish that the cookbook has was more pictures of the recipes. Since I do know most of the dishes, I guess going on my own memory could work, but a gentle reminder would definitely make it easier for me to know what I am cooking… of course just looking it up on the internet would probably work too.
Dark Chocolate Decadence9 Oct
Dark chocolate overload. This sorbet recipe is super chocolatey and sweet. You need a nice glass of cold milk (soy) to go along with it! The recipe is a good size if you don't want to make a large batch, about a pint worth. The recipe from Chocolate and Zucchini was adapted from ice cream maker, David Lebowitz's, The Perfect Scoop.
The next time I make it, I think I would add more water, less sugar since it was a pretty rich mixture. Even my husband who is a dark chocolate lover thought it was pretty rich. For cocoa, I used Ghiradelli cocoa powder; for the chocolate bar, I used the TJ's organic dark chocolate bar.
FAAN Walk8 Oct
This morning Mantou and I trekked out to San Jose, CA for the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy. I had just heard about it earlier this week and wasn't sure if I could make the event. Fortunately, things worked out and I was able to check it out. There was actually a 5K run earlier that morning held in honor of a young individual who died from an allergic reaction. It was sad to hear that this individual died while on a vacation celebrating his graduation from high school and that his death was due to consuming a chocolate mousse dessert that had trace amount of peanuts. How tragic for the parents to watch their son die in a matter of minutes!
I registered for the walk that morning and donated a little cash to the cause. I was given two ribbons, one green to represent those walking for the cause, and a blue ribbon for Mantou to represent that he had food allergies. We also picked up some celebratory t-shirts (which Mantou was swimming in). They held a raffle with cool prizes and tickets to sporting events like the San Jose Sharks and the San Francisco Giants. There was a dj and other local entertainment. For the kids, there were a couple of jumpy houses, a rock climbing wall, and an interesting looking blown-up ball that a kid can "roll around" in like a hamster. There was a tent set up from Dev which allowed us to register our Epi-Pens and enter into their raffle for an iPad, which I didn't win. Other vendors included Galaxy Veggie (alternative cream cheese), Sunbutter (alternative of peanut butter spread), quite a few cookie companies -Lucy's, Enjoy Life, and Home Free. I picked up many free samples and coupons. There were also a couple of local non-profit and for-profit organizations.
The walk itself was supposed to be about 2.5 miles but I don't think it really was that long. It was easy and mostly flat with only one small hill. I brought along my B.O.B stroller so it was a comfortable stroll. The weather was great for all of us walkers. There were teams of walkers – and I think I should get one going for Mantou next year.
I was a little too eager to get going on the event that I left my car headlights on and when I was ready to leave the event, I was unable to start my car. It took the kindness of strangers and fellow FAAN participants to get my car rolling again. Overall the experience was good, I only wish that there would have been more attendees. But considering I only found out about it via a friend whose friend's company was one of the sponsors, it probably wasn't advertised widely enough. I've now added the FAAN Bay Area chapter as a friend on Facebook so that I can stay aware of local activities and can now spread the word.


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Drawing on the studies and consultations carried out for the Expansion Project in 2007, THPC developed a Public Health Action Plan in 2008, designed to improve health services and awareness of health issues among the various groups of people affected by the project. Under agreements with the Hinboun and Khamkeut District Health Offices, the plan aims to provide:
- Free health care for villagers following resettlement (host and resettled communities)
- Health monitoring for all people in resettlement villages.
- Better nutrition and lower rates of anaemia in women of child bearing age
- Education to lower the transmission of communicable diseases including STDs and HIV/AIDS, and to reduce the risk of road accidents
- Improved access to health services for all project-affected people
Under the Expansion Project, five clinics have now been completed and two are under construction. THPC works closely with the local authorities to ensure that the new clinics are accompanied by improved skills, systems and attitudes so that health services can continue to develop in the long run. Parts of the health program are successively handed over to the district services as part of a gradual process to guarantee local ownership.
Mother-and-Child outreach services provided under the program now cover over 100 villages, bringing pre- and post-natal checks for mothers and babies, growth monitoring for children, health education, and immunization.
To help villagers get full value from their new water supply and toilets, a community program on hygiene and nutrition practices is underway. To give people a better understanding of how their most common health problems can be prevented, community educators hold discussions and demonstrations on the links between behaviour and illness, offering home-based solutions. For example, the team organises cooking classes for mothers of young children, showing women how to combine locally available ingredients to provide a more varied, protein and vitamin rich diet to their families. The importance of latrine use, hand washing and clean utensils is also emphasised.
THPC has health monitors in each village so that knowledge of each community's special needs is available. Vulnerable families and individuals with special health problems have been identified in each village and their welfare is closely monitored. Individual solutions to their challenges are sometimes possible, using the resources of the various SED teams.


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Everyone experiences stress in some form in their lives. It's unavoidable. Students deal with it all the time with assignment deadlines and the pressure to keep their grades up. But things don't exactly get any easier after graduation and entering the workforce. They often get much worse. Performance reviews, sales quotas, difficult bosses, office politics, and so many other things can really stress a person out.
Stress isn't just an inconvenience. It can really take a toll on your health, too. A large percentage of doctor's visits, for example, are for issues that are related to stress. These include such issues as chronic headaches, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, depression, insomnia, and many others. Stress-related medical issues are also very costly to society, resulting in billions spent each year to treat them in addition to lost productivity at work.
Although it isn't possible to completely eliminate all stress from our lives, there are some natural herbs that really do help in dealing with it. These herbs help to take the edge off things and calm frayed nerves.
When most think of lavender they tend to think of the color or a particular scent. But lavender is also a very powerful herb that has been used for thousands of years to reduce anxiety, induce a deep sense of relaxation, and even to help people sleep better.
Lavender is usually consumed as a tea, but it is also available as an essential oil. You can purchase lavender tea by itself, but it is also commonly found mixed with other calming herbs as a tea blend. Lavender oil is usually placed in a diffuser to radiate the calming scent throughout a room.
Passion Flower
Passion flower is another powerful herb that has been proven effective in alleviating agitation, irritability, anxiety, and other related issues. A study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Center concluded that the herb is just as effective as some prescription anxiety medications.
Despite its name, all parts of the plant that grow above ground are used – not just the flower. It is commonly consumed as a tea, but it is also available as an extract or in capsule form for convenience.
Chamomile is another herb with very powerful calming properties. In addition to soothing frayed nerves, it is also used for soothing upset stomachs as well. Perhaps one of the best things about chamomile is that it calms without making people sleepy. As such, it can be taken throughout the day.
The part of the chamomile plant that is used is the flower. Chamomile flowers are commonly consumed as a tea, but tinctures, capsules, and essential oils are also available.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is a type of plant that is part of the mint family. It is indigenous to parts of Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. As an herb, it is used for anxiety, insomnia, and also for indigestion and heartburn.
Academic studies on lemon balm have concluded that it does work to reduce stress and promote sleep when combined with other herbs like chamomile and valerian root. Very few studies, however, have been conducted on lemon balm by itself.
Valerian Root
Valerian root is another popular herb that is used for reducing anxiety, stress, and agitation. It's properties are well known, having been used by both Hippocrates and Galen of antiquity.
Valerian root is commonly consumed as a tea and is available by itself or in combination with other herbs. The herb does cause sleepiness, however, so it may not be the best option to take during the daytime. Valerian root is used in many herbal preparations for insomnia.
A Natural Calm
You don't have to let the things that life throws at you drag you down, stress you out, and negatively affect your health. These five herbs are powerful natural ways to calm your nerves, relax your mind, and release tension. Best of all, they are inexpensive and available over the counter without a prescription.
The author enjoys drinking the occasional cup of an herbal tea mix to both relax and help him sleep better.


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Friends and family are welcome to attend your session – the simulator, screens, and mirrors are easily watching through the full-size window in our comfortable viewing room. The viewing room includes a secure, child proof play space, complete with toys, for babies under the age of 2. If you are a mother struggling to find time to ride, don't worry about child care – bring your baby with you! They are welcome, and will be in full view of both you and the instructor during your entire session. All of the team members at All Xena's are parents, so we understand how hard it can be to juggle parenthood and horses. We've come up with some creative solutions ourselves, and will do everything we can to enable you to ride, too.
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Dear Visitor,
History of the area
The area around the Waal and Rhine rivers has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The many floods have made its soil very fertile. During the Roman era this part of the Netherlands was already densely populated. The rivers were and still are excellent shipping routes for trade. In the third century the climate deteriorated and many people went to live elsewhere. Only at around the year 1000, population was on the rise again. The villages of Waardenburg and Neerijnen are already mentioned in manuscripts of this era. Gradually, dikes were built in the area. At the close of the Middle Ages all of the necessary embankments had been completed.
The region around Waardenburg, roughly following the banks of the rivers Rhine and Waal and the adjoining plains, is called 'Betuwe' and belongs to the province of Gelderland. Until 1978 Waardenburg was an independent municipality, like many other villages in the Betuwe. The village is situated right next to the A2 motorway and has the Utrecht-Den Bosch railway running through it. During the Second World War the Waardenburg train station was severely damaged by bombing. Afterwards, it was restored in its entirety, but unfortunately demolished thereafter, in 1973.
In 1978 Waardenburg became part of the municipality of Neerijnen. The municipialities of Haaften, Est en Opijn, Varik and Ophemert were also added to Neerijnen. As a result, the municipality of Neerijnen now consist of the ten small villages Hellouw, Haaften, Tuil, Waardenburg, Neerijnen, Opijnen, Est, Heessels, Varik and Ophemert, as well as the three hamlets Snelleveld, Hattelaar, and partly, Zennewijnen. The result of these governmental changes is that the municipality of Neerijnen now counts as much as 96 national monuments and 148 municipal monuments.
The municipality of Neerijnen is quite surrounded by the Waal river, the largest tributary of the Rhine river. This part of the Betuwe is great for walking and cycling on meandering dykes, which offer sweeping views of the river, its floodplains and surrounding farmlands. In summer you can cross the river by bicycle or by foot on small ferries. The forests on the neighbouring estates offer a more intimate atmosphere.
After the severe floodings at the close of 1993 and at the beginning of 1995, the Waalbanddijk (the name of the dyke along which this museum is located) needed to be reinforced and heightened. In the first drawings for the reinforcement, the dyke was projected further north to allow the river more space. As a result, the dyke warehouse, the mill and part of the forest would disappear. Due to many protests, a solution was found which not only took into account the safety of the population, but also the natural surroundings, landscape and cultural history of the area.
The mill of Waardenburg is one of eight hexagonal windmills built in the Netherlands. The mill dates back to the 18th century and was restored between 1965 and 1975. When the adjacent Waalbanddijk was raised, the mill was raised to be at the same level as the dyke.
The dyke warehouse mentioned above was built to store materials such as twigs, poles and stones, in order to deal with emergencies due to flooding. It was commissioned by Mr. Jan Hendrik van Berghem shortly after 1871. The new dyke warehouse was built reusing materials originating from the old warehouse, which had been demolished in 1841. The dyke warehouse, located at 12 Waalbanddijk, was fully restored in 1994 and made suitable for expositions in 1997. The dyke ware-house is now a national monument.
As of June 30 2012, the dyke warehouse, owned by the District Waterboard Rivierenland, is used by Dudley's Heritage Foundation as a small museum. This museum, Museum De Oersprong, is open every Sunday from April to October, from 11:00 until 17:00.
The museum's permanent exhibition includes a small but impressive collection of minerals, fossilised wood, other fossils such as ammonites, nautiluses, fish and trilobites, as well as many objects of the Pleistocene period originating from the North Sea. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, all experts in this field, and all part of Dudley's Heritage Foundation.
After a visit to our museum, why not go on one of the many walks or bike rides the surrounding area has to offer? From early April to October onwards, one can wander along the Waal river and enjoy the area's unspoilt flora and fauna. There are signposted, circular walks, varying in length from 20 to 42 kilometres, which take you around the area. The routes lead you through peaceful nature reserves, to Loevestein Castle in the village of Poederoijnen and to the village of Slijs-Ewijk – all at your own pace. Of course it is also possible to make shorter walks, by walking only part of a route. If, however, you prefer long hikes, you are in for a real treat: the five walks combined offer as much as 150 kilometres of footpaths along the Waal river.
Maps on Rivierenland – Walking along the Waal.
Only in Dutch, German and English.
The nature reserve Rijswaard is located in between Neerijnen and Waardenburg. The reserve houses a tremendous diversity of wild plants, which makes it one of the most valuable floodplains of the Netherlands. Many of these plants are part of the 'River valley flora,' a group of approximately 250 plant species characteristic of the river basins of the Netherlands. Unfortunately this area is off-limits to humans, but luckily the Waaldijk offers great views of this unique part of the Netherlands.
The floodplains, rugged grasslands and forests around the estates of Waardenburg and Neerijnen accommodate many birds: the gadwall, tufted duck, buzzard and greylag goose. In winter one can spot lots of geese in the area. And sometimes even the great egret and ibis pass by. When it is time for the birds to breed, birds such as the great crested grebe, shoveler, water rail and the corncrake (quite a rare bird) nest on the rugged grasslands. Deer will come and graze on the meadows at dusk, but will seek shelter in the woods during the day, where green woodpeckers and bats will keep them company.
So in order to reduce the risk of flooding, Rijkswaterstaat the department responsible for the main-tenance of waterways, removes reeds and forests from the Rijswaard nature reserve. Keeping the floodplain relatively clear will help to improve the flow of the river Waal at high tides. In doing so, Rijkswaterstaat takes into account the rare plants and animals living in the area, as well as the area's culturalhistorical significance. This way all of the unique elements that give this piece of land its characteristic appearance will be preserved for the future.
We hope to welcome you soon in our Natural History museum De Oersprong
Museum De Oersprong, is open from April to October every Sunday,
from 11:00 until 17:00
We are located at 12 Waalbandijk, 4181 AN Waardenburg.
The board of Dudley's Heritage Foundation.
Bing maps with aerial view of the surroundings Waalbandijk
Many thanks to Anna Visser translation agency, for this English translation.
Wordpress weblog: Vertaalbureau Anna Visser
When using the Google translation service, grammatical mistakes are inevitable.
Natural History Museum
Flora en Fauna Old Waal
Grist mill Waardenburg
Flora outside the dike
Castle Waardenburg
Waterboard Rivierenland
Grazed grasslands
Sand puddle
Osier willows
Rijswaard and Woodland


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Kaid Benfield
Kaid Benfield is the director of the Sustainable Communities and Smart Growth program at the Natural Resources Defense Council, co-founder of the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, and co-founder of Smart Growth America.
The problem with former industrial cities that have lost population isn't just the changing economy. It's also a failure to address suburban sprawl.
A close look at population data reveals that, while the populations within central cities' jurisdictional boundaries have declined substantially, their suburbs have actually grown. The result is that, if one defines "city" as the contiguous urbanized area within a metro region, regardless of political boundaries – the definition that matters to the economy and the environment – the shrinkage may vanish or be shown as far less than we think.
In short, "shrinking cities" have really been hollowing out more than shrinking. Any policy tools that fail to recognize this have little chance of improving the situation, in my opinion.
A new study from the Fe
They found that, where regions grew, tracts near the center held relatively steady compared to those in the suburbs. But, in those regions that shrank overall, a disproportionately greater share of the losses took place in the centers.
Indeed, in metro areas that grew in population (like the Sun Belt regions and stronger older regions such as Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia), the greatest growth from 2000 to 2010 took place not just near the center but in downtown census tracts.
The comeback of America's downtowns and adjoining older neighborhoods is real. But in those metros that lost population (e.g., Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo), losses remained greatest near the cores. A sign of encouragement for the shrinking regions, however, may be that their downtowns lost significantly less population after 2000 than did census tracts between three and fifteen miles from the central business district.
The authors summarize:
Overall, in growing cities, population density either remained the same or increased in most areas. In contrast, in shrinking cities, formerly high-density city centers saw the biggest drop in density, while the surrounding low-density areas saw an increase population density. In practice, this thinning out of high-density areas of shrinking cities is consistent with population movements out of urban areas and into the surrounding suburbs.
The study includes density maps showing how Atlanta and Chicago maintained their core densities between 1980 and 2010, while Detroit and Cleveland lost theirs. All four regions show suburban and exurban growth, though to a lesser degree in the shrinking regions compared with the growing one
So: regardless of what's happening in the suburbs, holding on to a city's core population appears important to overall regional success. Unfortunately, finding policy mechanisms to promote that outcome in the U.S., with our highly decentralized and fragmented patterns of municipal governance, remains a formidable challenge well beyond the scope of a brief blog post. (There's reason for hope in a few places, such as California.)
But, even in America, we have some regional and state mechanisms (like metropolitan planning organizations that allocate transportation spending and commissions that regulate utilities) that could, if properly aligned, begin to make a difference.
Perhaps the strongest potential force for bringing sense to our settlement patterns and strengthening central cities may be the business community. This study cites evidence, for example, that density is important to productivity (see related academic papers here, here and here). Some employers are already reinvesting in core areas (even Detroit) in lieu of further sprawl. I have a feeling that, if business becomes further convinced that reversing the decline of our older cities and neighborhoods is in its interest, the political tools may begin to fall into place.
This post originally appeared on the NRDC's Switchboard blog.
An Apartment List report reveals the cities apartment-hunters are targeting for their next move—and shows that tales of a California exodus may be overstated.
As the city's real estate market heats up, neighborhood groups say that cash investors use building code violations to encourage homeowners to sell.
Vulnerable communities are bracing for an undercount in 2020. It's a familiar story that traces back to the Articles of Confederation.
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A bit of a gear change now from the cosmic and flighty to the, well, you decide:
Crawl through the blood
Crawl through the grit
Crawl through the filth
Crawl through the shit
Crawl through the pain
Crawl through the spit
And if it ain't broke, you gotta break it!
Oh yes. As subtle as a chainmail fist, Orange Goblin Thieving From the House of God is a full-on metal affair. Cut in 2004 and released on Rise Above Records in beautiful orange vinyl (of course), always one of my favourite labels, this is the one where Orange Goblin ditched their stoner affectations (Time Travelling Blues) and their punk metal flirtations (Coup de Grace) and just concentrated on all-out, pretty straight-ahead bare-chested shouty metal. The only problem is I liked them a bit more during both those incarnations.
Don't get me wrong there's a definite virtue sometimes in the bludgeoning heads-down rock showcased here. If you are/were any sort of metalhead you have to like 'Some You Win, Some You Lose', the brilliantly-titled 'One Room, One Axe, One Outcome', 'If It Ain't Broke' and /or the posse-tastic 'Round Up The Horses'. They all pack a wallop and get the job done admirably. But where this LP comes a bit unstuck is twofold, a) I think the production is a bit too murky, there's not enough variation in dynamics at all and b) a bit of uninspired song writing along the way; oh and c) the front cover's not great, all the family and band pics in the gatefold are cool though.
The biggest diversion from their formula sound is the use of contrasting female vocals on 'Black Egg', although Sarah Shanahan doesn't pipe up until near the end and the lyrics are of the mean mistreating woman variety, it does make a change. There's also the punky 'Tosh Lines' on the second side. But, just before the sprawling, unappealing 'Crown of Locusts'* Orange Goblin break one of the 1537 Commandment #6:
Thou shalt not, nor cause to happen through your inaction, allow your band to cover any AC/DC, or ZZ Top song. lest you be sneered at by some punk-ass reviewer who's never played a note in his life. Verily.
Well, they couldn't say they weren't warned. Orange Goblin turn in a near note-for-note cover of ZZ Top's 'Just Got Paid'. Why? bands often seem to cover AC and ZZ, possibly because their music is so deceptively simple (and brilliant), but all that ever happens is that unless a band really does something weird and interesting with it, the cover just shows how damn good the original is by comparison** – much more so than with most bands. For all their metal muscle horsepower Orange Goblin's version lacks the lean menace of the original.
I've never managed to see Orange Goblin live, they always seemed to be playing on just the wrong date for me to catch them, so I've no idea whether it was just the unimaginative production that hamper these tracks; or whether they're just not quite good enough. The former I hope.
Still, if you're in the mood for a chainmail fist in the face, find 'Some You Win, Some You Lose' and hit play. Simple as.
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*no thanks, I'll just stick to a nice metal one for now.
**I make an exception for Motörhead's 'No Class', which is so close to ZZ Top's 'Tush' it's all but a cover in name.