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As with all the other workshops I have run on my Facebook page, I thought I would share the contents on here. Finding holistic alternatives to some of the traditional medicines is really important to me. I hope you find this helpful too.
Winter Wellness
Good evening, for those of you who do not know me, my name is Lisa Ruggles. I have a husband, five children, two cats, two fish and a tortoise called Boris. When I am not working in one of the family businesses, I am likely to be out running.
I started Neal's Yard Remedies Organic in August 2016, as I wanted to save a bit of money on the products I was buying. My business took off when I started telling people about it – surprise, surprise! I now love the way it fits around my life and give me another avenue to raise awareness of the charity I am a trustee of, Blue Skye Thinking (a little charity doing big things for children with brain tumours).
When preparing for tonight, I remembered the Care Bears. As a child, I always wished I could stick out my belly and let my insides radiate into a rainbow. You've probably heard it a thousand times, but what you put in your body, really does show on the outside, almost like the Care Bear's rainbow. During the winter months when it's cold and dark, our bodies often need a little helping hand to keeping us feeling well and to help them fight off bugs.
Neal's Yard have a wonderful range of super pure, natural supplements to help you stay healthy from within. You can view all the NYR Organic supplements on this link. I would be happy to talk to you about your own needs, but tonight I am going to talk you through a few of my favourites for winter health.
Vitamin C Boost with wild rosehip – Helps support the immune system
Our advanced blend nutritional supplement provides Vitamin C which gives nutritive support for collagen formation for healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, teeth and the maintenance of normal immune function. Vitamin C also provides antioxidant protection against free radical damage. This advanced blend contains a slow release non-acidic form of vitamin c and wild rosehip. It has been proven that taking vitamin C can reduce the length of a cold. More info…
While we are talking about Vitamin C, this is quite an interesting read.
Vitamin D3 – a little sunshine in a capsule
Helps to support bone health and the immune system; a daily dose of sunshine goodness.
Known as the sunshine vitamin, D3 is essential for maintaining the calcium our bodies need for healthy bones and teeth. Our naturally sourced one-a-day supplement is the simple way to ensure your body is full of sunshine goodness, whatever the weather. More info…
Or my favourite – Organic Greens Complex with Purifying Chlorella.
Helps detoxify and boost wellbeing and vitality. This easy to use organic blend of essential nutrients, vitamins and trace elements is supercharged with goodness to support the gut, brain and building of muscles.
Enjoy sprinkled over food, as a tasty smoothie, a nutritious juice booster, or even as a shot.
Carefully blended to provide a natural source of soluble fibre and non-animal protein, Organic Greens Complex is ideal for vegetarians and vegans. With acerola fruit powder extract, rich in vitamin C, to support the immune system and normal collagen function of the skin.
This is currently 25% off. I have some recipe PDF's that I will send to anyone who purchases Organic Greens Complex during the offer period. More info…
One for all the family:
Our 100% Organic Elderberry Syrup is a tasty herbal cordial made to a traditional recipe.
Absolutely delicious, enjoy drizzled over porridge or cereal, added to water or fruit juice, the choice is all yours.
Suitable for adults and children over 12 months of age (just halve the amount for children).
• ✓ Antioxidant
• ✓ Rich in Vitamin C
• ✓ Rich in Flavonoids
• ✓ Safe for children
• ✓ Free from preservatives
• ✓ Non GM
It is fabulous. More info….
Feeling poorly?
If you are feeling a bit under the weather right now, you may benefit from our herbal friends.
Scientist at University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy reviewed over a dozen studies on the effects of Echinacea on peoples risk of catching a cold. They found 58% reduction in the chance of catching a cold when taking Echinacea. They also found it reduced the length of a cold by 1.4 days.
We have two products which will help you absorb the benefits of this herb.
NEW Organic Echinacea Plus Tea with Peppermint & Elderflower
Wonderful when you're feeling under the weather. A refreshing and cooling blend to help ease winter woes, or whenever you feel in need of a boost. Herbal hero echinacea is combined with acerola, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, and a supporting cast of elderflower, peppermint, yarrow and lime flower.
18 herbal tea sachets come in each box. More info…
Echinacea Tincture – A versatile tincture to support your immune system
Especially useful during winter, echinacea is a multi-purpose herb; greatly valued by Native Americans for centuries because of its many uses. Make sure you keep it close to hand! I wouldn't be without it. I take it before I get on a plane too and at the first sign of a sniffle. More info…
Sore throats and coughs can be treated holistically too. I don't know about you, I've always worried about the chemicals, refined sugar content and colours in traditional medicines.
Honey and Thyme Syrup is a delicious soothing cordial made from a traditional recipe of Honey & Thyme. The honey calms, while the thyme warms. Suitable for adults and children over 12 months. More info…
Elderberry & Propolis Throat Spray – A naturally soothing and delicious herbal blend made using a traditional recipe of organic honey, elderberries and propolis. Our soothing throat spray helps to support the immune system and is full of natural goodness. Naturally protective, with antiseptic properties, propolis is used by bees to seal and protect their hives. We've combined it with antioxidant-rich elderberries and soothing honey – a natural energy booster. This blend will have you buzzing again in no time! More info…
Eucalyptus Pastilles – Soothing honey based pastilles with eucalyptus, propolis and mint. They can be sucked as and when needed, without the risk of a tummy upset. More info…
A recipe for you to try – Perfect for when you feel under the weather, with antioxidant power & potent superfoods to help your immune system fight off the bad guys.
This recipe makes enough for 1 mug but you can triple the amounts and keep warm in a thermos or reheat.
• 1 tsp Olive leaf
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
• 1 Cinnamon quill
• 2 tsp Elderberry syrup
• 15 – 20 drops organic echinacea tincture
• Juice half a lemon
• 300ml water
Add all ingredients except Elderberry syrup & lemon into a pan.
Gently simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat and allow to cool a little.
Add the elderberry syrup and the juice of half a lemon.
Enjoy as hot as possible.
What is your skincare like?
Our skin is the body's largest organ. Anything we put on the skin is absorbed in to the bloodstream in as little as 26 seconds. It does need a little TLC. So how can we look after it?
Exfoliating will rid your skin of all the dead skin cells. You can achieve this with a body polish or scrub, or a Body Brush – Made with natural bristles to gently but effectively exfoliate the skin and stimulate circulation, leaving your skin smooth, free of dead skin cells and receptive to body lotion.
The body brush features a long, removable handle allowing you to reach those difficult to scrub areas. More info…
You will find after exfoliating, your skin will be much brighter as it will reflect the light. It will also be more receptive to creams and lotions. I have a large range of body butters, lotions and balms for you to choose from. Please speak to me about what would be best for your skin type and lifestyle. My favourite at the moment is the Geranium and Orange Body Balm. It feels and smells amazing. More info…
Most of our body is covered up in Winter with the exception of our hands and face. Again, even for our hands and face, polishing is key. The skin is shedding dead skin all the time stopping nourishing oils getting through. I will move on to face shortly, but by using a hand polish once a week, you will notice such a difference to the complexion of your hands.
The Melissa hand polish has lemon balm, which is renowned to help with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a very common disorder during the winter months. You can apply the hand polish in circular motions, again stimulating the skin and releasing the essential oils in the polish and rinse off.
You can then protect your hands with a luxurious hand cream – again there is a wide range – including the Melissa hand cream, please ask me about which one would be suitable for your skin type and lifestyle. More info…
Just a quick note while we are talking about polishes and scrubs – NYRO have never used microbeads in any of their products.
Our facial skin care range is amazing. Multi award winning, pioneers in organic, natural skin care. I'm so proud to be a part of the company.
There is a range for every skin type. Although my favourite for nearly all skin types, and a wonderful protector, is Wild Rose Beauty Balm.
It is my go to for everything.
Our award-winning Wild Rose Beauty Balm can be used as a rich cleanser, gentle exfoliant or deeply nourishing balm – to quench areas of dry or dehydrated skin. The exceptionally high levels of wild rosehip oil – a potent antioxidant proven to help repair, firm and smooth the skin – are combined with geranium, starflower, hemp and rosemary oil, to help decongest and enrich the skin, restoring its natural radiance.
Includes a free organic muslin cloth. More info…
Another favourite is Shea Nut and Rose Hip Lip formula. It is protective, restorative and moisturising. Absolutely amazing all year around. The herbal extracts are very restorative to skin tissue, as are the essential oils. They also have antiseptic and astringent properties, which will help to reduce the possibility of infection if the lips are dry and chapped. More info…
A cold remedy for your skin…
Eucalyptus Salve is a stimulating, antiseptic and warming rub. Simply rub over the back and chest and enjoy the cleansing vapours. Much, much safer than the high street versions.
Suitable from 7 years old. More info…
And a defence for your hands when you are out and about, I love the organic defence spray.
Clinically proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria.
Our certified organic hand sanitiser combines a blend of pure essential oils with witch hazel to naturally purify and protect your hands, keeping them clean and fresh.
It's your gentle yet effective, natural organic alternative to harsh synthetic chemical sprays.
Perfect for cold and flu season, festivals, picnics and everyday use, in a light, family friendly spray. More info…
Organic Defence Essential Oil
An amazing all-rounder, Organic Defence is a blend of pure 100% organic essential oils that gives you natural protection against most common bacteria and viruses, and helps support your body's immune system.
Simply infuse a cloth to cleanse surfaces, inhale to clear sinuses or vaporise in an aroma diffuser to deodorise and purify the air. It's your all-natural alternative to harsh chemical cleansing sprays and room fresheners.
It has zesty organic lemongrass and purifying niaouli essential oils. More info…
There are a couple of other essential oils that are popular with defending and protecting you from bugs.
Tea Tree Oil – Natures antibacterial. Can prevent head lice too with the make your own shampoo.
Cleanse Blend
Cleansing and expansive, this is ideal for refreshing a sick room or stuffy office, use in a burner and breathe easy. Applications: Inhalation, Vaporisation.
Inhalation: Help clear the head and nose with 4-6 drops of essential oil added to a bowl of steaming water. Now place a towel over your head and lean over the bowl – creating a tent effect to trap the steam – and inhale the vapour for a few minutes.
Vaporisation: Essential oils make fantastic natural air fresheners, fragrance a room as well as setting a mood. Simply add a few drops of your chosen essential oils to a vaporiser or burner.
Almost done…
As I said in my opening post, I love my aroma diffuser. They are such a great investment as they are so versatile and effective. A best seller is the Soto, which features chromotherapy too with its multi-coloured mood light. The maintenance free Amaya is also very popular. It has a warm glowing light, which can act as a night night too. Lumie is great for SAD as it has the body clock, which can be set to gentle wake you in the morning.
Don't forget, if you order a diffuser and essential oil together by 31st January 2017, I will send you the new Neal's Yard Remedies Essential Oils book for free – worth £16.99
Please send me a message for more details and to place your order. Alternatively, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you for joining me tonight, please let me know if you have any questions.
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Acupuncture May Help Tension Headaches
July 28, 2005 -- Acupuncture may help tame tension headaches.
German researchers tested acupuncture on 270 adults with tension headaches.Some patients got traditional acupuncture. Others got "minimal"acupuncture, with needles placed superficially at nonacupuncture points. Athird group went on a wait list for acupuncture.
Both acupuncture groups had similar drops in headaches, with benefitslasting months after treatment stopped.
The two methods may have been equally effective, or perhaps patients' highhopes played a role, write the researchers in BMJ Online First.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been a staple of traditional Chinese medicine for thousandsof years. More recently, it's drawn
In traditional acupuncture, needles are placed in specific spots fordifferent conditions. The goal is to unblock or rebalance the flow of qi(pronounced "chee"). Chinese medicine holds that qi is a type of energythat flows along pathways called meridians in the body.
Relieving Tension Headaches
Lots of people wanted to sign up for this study. The researchers got about2,700 applicants. They took only a tenth of that number.
About three-fourths were women. They were around 43 years old, on average.Some had tension headaches more than 15 days per month; others had headachesless often. None had migraines.
Both acupuncture groups got 16 half-hour sessions over 12 weeks. Thewait-listed group got acupuncture three months after the other patients.Meanwhile, all patients kept headache diaries.
Study's Results
Headache-free days improved in the acupuncture groups during the first 12weeks:
Traditional acupuncture: 7.2 more headache-free days Minimal acupuncture: 6.6 more headache-free days Wait list: 1.5 more headache-free days
The study lasted another 12 weeks. Some patients still had headache benefitsduring that time, even though they weren't getting acupuncture any more.
That's "intriguing," write the researchers. They included WolfgangWeidenhammer of the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research in Munich,Germany.
When the wait-listed patients finally got acupuncture, they also had fewerheadaches than before. But their improvements weren't as dramatic.
Patients' Beliefs, Side Effects
The researchers aren't sure if the results were due to acupuncture or to thepatient's "high expectations."
The patients weren't told which type of acupuncture treatment they weregetting. But some apparently figured it out, write the researchers.
Few patients had side effects. Their cases were not serious.
The most common side effects were headache or other pain, dizziness, andbruising.
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Terrorists fired two Qassam rockets from Gaza at the western Negev on Saturday evening.
One rocket exploded in an open area in the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council and the other, which was fired from northern Gaza, exploded in an open area in the Sha'ar Negev Regional Council.
In both cases there were no physical injuries and no reports of damages.
On Friday, two mortar shells were fired at the Eshkol Regional Council. Both exploded in open areas and it is believed one landed within Gaza itself. There were no physical injuries or damages. The mortars were likely aimed at IDF soldiers who were patrolling the area.
The rocket and mortar attacks came after a relatively quiet week in southern Israel. The previous attacks occurred at the end of last week, when three mortar shells were fired at the Eshkol Regional Council district last Thursday.
All three exploded in open fields. No one was physically injured, and no property damage was reported. The mortar shells were apparently fired from the northern section of Gaza.
A fourth mortar shell was fired at the region on Friday night. It, too, exploded in an open area. No physical injuries or damages were reported.
Also on Saturday, an Israeli vehicle was fired upon when leaving the community of Maale Shomron in Samaria (Shomron), a mixed secular and religious community, which allows driving in the town on Shabbat except for the area of thes ynagogue.
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Tectonics and Geophysics
We study how the earth deforms on timescales ranging from seconds to many millions of years.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – UCSB student-athletes packed IV Theater on Thursday night for the Seventh Annual SB Awards, the year-end awards ceremony that celebrates the past year for UCSB Athletics by highlighting the best performances by Gaucho athletes, coaches, and teams.
The theme of the night was Gauchos Got Talent!, showcasing live performances from student-athletes throughout the show.
To opening number featured eight Gauchos from various teams coming together to take the audience through a dance medley that featured crowd pleasers from Thriller to Gangnam Style. Mitchell Clements ('13), the voice of UCSB women's basketball, hosted the event for the second time.
Kylie Butler (women's track & field) had a show-stopping performance with her rendition of then Miley Cyrus hit The Climb. Also singing was her teammate Dani Moreno who, along with men's volleyball's Jake Staahl playing the piano, performed a beautiful rendition of John Legend's All of Me.
Two of the event's biggest winners were All-Americans Andrea Ward (women's swimming & diving) and Alan Williams (men's basketball) who each took home two SBs.
Winner of the Female Athlete of the Year, Ward had a dominant senior season, as she tore through the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation by winning the 100 butterfly, 200 fly, and 500 freestyle at the championship meet. She also led the Gauchos to three first place relay times in the 200 medley, the 400 medley (setting the MPSF record at 3:36.48), and the 800 free. Ward capped off her remarkable season by achieving All-American status when she finished fourth in the national championship meet in the 100 fly (51.47), setting the program record and earning her the SB for Female Performance of the Year.
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The volleyball programs swept the Team of the Year categories after they both had historical seasons.
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Among the impressive list outstanding newcomers this year, softball's Kristen Clark and men's soccer's Ismaila Jome. Both were named the Big West Freshman of the Year in their respective sports, as they both put up impactful seasons. Clark led the conference in hits (90) and batting average (.437), setting the program record in both categories. Jome was named to three national all-freshman teams and was the only Gaucho to play in every game this season, as he recorded 11 points (two goals, seven assists). His assist total ranked third among conference players.
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Joey Epperson – Baseball
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Leah Sully – Women's Volleyball
Shelby Wisdom – Softball
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Zalmico Harmon – Men's Basketball
Andrew Verdin – Men's Track & Field
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Sydney Fuertes – Women's Soccer
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Ali Spindt – Women's Volleyball
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Tyler Kuresa (Baseball) – Three-home run game against Wagner
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Men's Basketball – Beat Cal 72-65
Men's Golf – Win at Fresno State Classic
Men's Soccer – Comeback win at No. 4 Cal State Northridge
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Goffin Boyoko – Men's Soccer
Jordan Epstein – Men's Golf
Albert Hughes – Men's Track & Field
Beth Ritter – Women's Soccer
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Tim Vom Steeg – Men's Soccer
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Anyway, after I left ENCM, I was going to go park and go into my usual area, but I searched and searched, but couldn't find anywhere to park. So, not knowing where I was going, I just kept on driving. I had no plan, but as always, when I don't have a plan, God's comes through. I eventually drove up to Nashville Rescue Mission, and then it made sense why I couldn't find parking: God wanted me to serve there. I walked in and talked to the director and asked how I could serve and he told me that I could either serve there, or at their location for women and children. I decided to go to the Women's Rescue Mission to serve. I had a little extra time before dinner started, so I went to my usual spot to give out sandwiches, and I saw my buddies Rodney and Ray!
It's so fun seeing familiar faces on the streets! I was really proud of Rodney, though! He told me how earlier that day he wanted to go get some whiskey, but then he stopped and said to himself, "Turn around, what are you doing? You don't need no whiskey!" and he went to Starbucks and got himself some coffee instead! It made me so happy, I felt like a proud mama! And then there was sweet Ray! He was my first official goodbye of Nashville, because he's leaving in the morning to go stay with his family in Alabama. He's such a sweetheart, I absolutely loved my time with him! Before I left, he gave me a hug and then had me write him a note in the Bible I gave him. It was the sweetest thing. I can see that Ray has had a change in his heart, and it's so awesome!
My good friend, Ray!
Then I went to the Women's Rescue Mission. It was tough to see little kids in there, growing up with that as their normal. But it was good to get to serve those women and kids. The meal went by really quickly, but after the meal I got to have a really good conversation with a woman named Kate who is a part of the Hope Center, which is the Mission's Rehab program. Today Kate is 100 days sober!! I was so proud of her! We just got to talk to each other about God and how He restores us and He desires our love and for us to have a relationship with Him. That conversation was so encouraging, I know meeting Kate could be the only reason I couldn't find a parking space!
After I left the Rescue Mission, I went back to ENCM because a church was hosting a revival there. I ended up not staying for the revival, but I talked to Juan and got to hear his testimony. Juan isn't perfect, but God has changed him so much! Knowing him now, it's really hard to believe that he was the person that he used to be! He used to be violent and angry, and he did some things that he now knows weren't right at all. But now he is such a loving and protective person. He takes care of the people on the streets, and he's there for them and offers them hope. Juan has had friends offer a couch or a bed in their home for him to sleep on, but Juan knows that a lot of the homeless depend on him. Some are physically weak and need his help, some just need the emotional support that he offers. So Juan turns down their offers, because he knows God placed him with these people for a reason, and they still need him. Juan does work hard. He works in the kitchen at ENCM every day for at least seven hours, but he doesn't get paid for it. And he's ok with that, because he knows he's helping people that need him. Many people may call him crazy. He's homeless and he works every day without pay. Most people would tell him to stop wasting his time volunteering and go get a job that actually pays so he can get his own place. So he can be comfortable. People would tell him to look out for himself. In fact, I kind of wanted to tell him this at first. But then I realized, Juan's got it right. Nowhere in the Bible does it say, "Look out for yourself and make sure you're comfortable." God tells us to take care of the least of these. And Juan does that, not just giving them his spare time after he's got himself taken care of, but devoting all his time to them, because he know God has him there for a reason. And he never worries about how he's going to make it because, as he often says, "We are not less than sparrows." (Matthew 6:26).
I'm so amazed how God is giving me so many beautiful relationships and wisdom from these people. I am so blessed by them! And He's guiding me to all the right people, even when I have no clue where I'm going! I'm so blessed and happy!


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Sharpton On Extortion Trail, Threatens Senators Supporting Sessions For AG
If Al Sharpton isn't running his mouth and if racist comments aren't coming out of it, he's not doing his job. He's not being recorded and pressing the agenda of those who have made him a very wealthy and connected individual.
Sharpton's taking care of that little oversight now, by inserting himself into the smearing of Senator Jeff Sessions along bogus, debunked, racist arguments, just as the racists at the NAACP have been doing. Those efforts included the obligatory sit-ins in Senator Sessions' office and their insistence on being arrested for trespassing. Really, the arrest is fine but was there really any reason why they had to let them back out?
Sharpton's organization, NAN, Nasty-Ass Neanderthals or as he prefers to call it, the National Action Network, has promised a "season of civil disobedience" in response to the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as Mr. Trump's Attorney General.
It doesn't matter that there is no truth to their accusations, it's good enough to conduct the smear campaign. They're not going to defeat his nomination, and they know that. But the trash talking trash will try to slow it down, obstruct the progress to the degree that they can, all the while demeaning the character of Senator Sessions and the legitimacy of the Trump presidency.
Sharpton has plans to conduct a march in Washington DC on January 14th, over the Martin Luther King Holiday; there's going to be cameras and microphones there, his two most critical necessities of life. Apparently Sharpton believes it is consistent with Dr. King's values to tarnish the name of an honest, faithful public servant who only wants what is best for the American people in the name of power and politics. Sharpton and Dr. King are both able to lead marches and both are black. Any similarities end there.
The barely literate Shaprton said on Friday, "We're not just doing this to be doing it. We do it because it can lead to change and, believe me, there will be a season of civil disobedience particularly around the Sessions nomination." His two days of confirmation hearings begin on January 10th. It looks like quite a short season, Nanner, maybe you should call it a couple days of civil disobedience or two days of self-aggrandized and entitled children throwing a fit. That sounds like a winner, Sharpton; go with the second one.
In a Friday conference call, Sharpton said other chronic complainers wanting something for nothing and special favored treatment would be joining him. The names included Cornell Brooks, the NAACP racist who just got thrown out of Senator Sessions' office. His equally racist Latino counterpart, Janet Murguia, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (The Race) will also be out demanding attention.
Sharpton outlined NAN's plans to visit Senators' offices and even show up at their homes. He intends to "make them understand" that the NANers and other racists will hold them accountable if they vote in favor of Sessions. Please, Al, come in. And don't mind the dog, he only bites crooks and charlatans.
The greasy-headed punk plans to, "Make them understand that if they think they are voting based on some courtesy of a Senate colleague and will not face a real backlash in their own states, then they have another [thing] coming." For most of us that would be another think coming, but Al doesn't engage in thought so to him a sentence like that would lack any real meaning. "Thing" is a useful word, he likes it a lot and no thought is required. Sharpton continued with his threat, saying, "This is not going to be some regular ceremonial procedure that they're going to be able to bluff their way through."
The little extortionist's bluster continued, "We intend to make this a critical stand in terms of where people are with civil rights and voting rights in this country. No one will be given a pass to say 'I had to vote for my colleague.' This is an affront to everything the civil rights and voting rights community has stood for historically and a vote for Sessions should be held accountable and punishable by the voters."
Anyone want to bet that he's joined by Obama in one of these events before the first 100 days has run?
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Finding a new hair stylist or spa when moving to or visiting a new city is always difficult. All of the reviews on the internet can't tell you if you'll have a good experience or not. When it came to hair, I found myself jumping from disappointing salon to disappointing salon when I first moved here. After several bad haircuts, I was finally able to find places that cut, colored, and styled my hair how I wanted at a fair price and with good service. The process for finding a good masseuse or masseur was almost exactly the same.
Even though I've wasted quite a bit of money on bad haircuts and unhelpful massages, they were still learning experiences. Below, I've written some tips based on what I've learned, and included some recommendations for massage, hair, and general relaxation.
Tip #1; Make sure there's no language barrier!
This is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. If you can't speak Finnish, and the person providing you services can't speak English, it won't work out, even if you bring a friend along to translate. Almost every bad hair cut I've had in Pori can be attributed to a lack of good communication between me and the person doing my hair. Don't be too embarrassed to ask for someone who speaks and understands English, because it doesn't make you selfish or lazy. You're paying for a service and you want to ensure that the service is done properly. No one can argue with that.
Tip #2: Higher prices don't always mean better work
This goes without saying, but in a city where haircuts and treatments have prices that sometimes rival Helsinki, it needs to be said. Always ask what's included in the price given, and how long it will take. Naturally, someone using specialty products will have a higher rate than normal, but it's important to ask.
Tip #3: Find someone you get along with
Your hair dresser doesn't have to be your best friend, and you don't have to invite your masseur to your wedding. However, if you're spending a few hours a year in close contact with someone, you should genuinely like that person as a person, and they should like you, too.
Tip #5: Make sure they're legit
If you're paying for a service from someone who isn't your close friend or family member(and even then), make sure they're a real, tax-paying, certified business. Do a quick Google search to make sure that the people behind that business haven't gotten into any trouble, either with the law or their clients. A limited web prescience can also sometimes be a red flag if the business isn't new,
Where I recommend for hair:
1. Hennaamo: This one is a bit unfortunate, since Henna is going to start maternity leave roughly three weeks after this will be posted, but I have to mention her. She's friendly and funny, and knows exactly how I like my hair to be cut. She specializes in organic hair treatments, and uses only henna to color hair. Henna colors don't really do much for my dark hair color-wise, but they do make it soft and shiny.
2. Hius-Prisma: No, this isn't the newer salon at the Prisma in Mikkola. This place has been around since the 80s, and I really like it. I had my hair cut and colored by Johanna last summer and she did a great job. The service was friendly, and I really liked how my hair looked and felt afterward. The only downside is that it's so far from the city center.
What I recommend for massage and relaxation:
1. Lihasnikkari: I have a time with Jyri every one to two weeks, and I can attest that he does fantastic work. Since I've started having regular massages with him, I don't get headaches nearly as often. The best thing about Jyri, other than the fact that he's talented, is that he comes to your house to do the massage. I get to relax right in my living room, which is awesome. His rates are very reasonable, too!
2. Valotar: This spa has a really calming atmosphere, and the last time I was there I had a foot treatment that was so relaxing I was nearly asleep in the massage chair. They also have a small store area where you can buy the different products used in their treatments. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you really, really want to relax, go here.
If you've made it this far, thank you. I know this was a bit of a bloated post, but I'm hoping it helps someone find a way to feel beautiful and relaxed. Happy hunting!


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Throughout this electrifying series from "one of the best thriller writers in the business" (Associated Press), brilliant FBI profiler Pierce Quincy faces off against all manner of serial killers and psychopaths alongside his partner, Rainie Conner, and his daughter, Kimberly Quincy. Now this edge-of-your-seat eBook bundle assembles all six of the superb novels featuring Lisa Gardner's extraordinary protagonist:
A convicted murderer escapes from a maximum security prison—to go after the wife who put him behind bars. A maniac who kills for sport hides in the shadows, even as a boy confesses to his horrific crimes. A predator torments his victims with unspeakably intimate acts of violence. A butcher leaves two bodies each time he strikes, with the first containing clues that lead to the second. A madman pursues money, power, and celebrity by adopting the alias of a notorious killer. A sadist hunts the streets for vulnerable girls—and makes their nightmares come alive. These are just a few of the souls that haunt Lisa Gardner's riveting series. But all these criminals have one thing in common: They are no match for Pierce Quincy.
Praise for Lisa Gardner and her Pierce Quincy novels
"Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense."—Harlan Coben
"An unforgettably evil villain and a throat-gripping climax make The Perfect Husband a real page-turner!"—Tess Gerritsen
"Riveting, hold-your-breath suspense!"—Iris Johansen, on The Third Victim
"A suspense-laden, twist-filled tale that easily equals the best of Sue Grafton and Kathy Reichs."—The Providence Journal, on The Next Accident
"Gardner keeps us guessing. . . . She also keeps us on edge."—Los Angeles Times, on The Killing Hour
"As usual, Gardner delivers the thrills."—The Orlando Sentinel, on Gone
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It is the very times in our lives when we are in the seemingly dangerous places, when we feel the presence of the Lord supporting us and getting us through the bad times. For you, and all those going through hard times, keep the faith! Ref. changed.
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Beautiful illustration of danger and faith! I love the many hues of blue, purple, blue and light! 5H!
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Filed under: Books, Reading, writing | Tags: adult coloring books, jewelry, journals, literary scarves, notebooks, notepads, stocking stuffers
Oh, the holidays. There are quite a few this month – Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, and Christmas, which my family celebrated. Growing up, one of my favorite things about the morning of December 25th was digging into my stocking, which Santa had filled with all sorts of goodies.
Stockings are still my favorite part about Christmas, and I couldn't believe it when my husband said he'd never had one (bad Santa!). Now he knows the joy of overflowing stockings, too.
Read on for some stocking-stuffer options that are, in my opinion, damn awesome. And especially awesome if given to a writer and/or book lover.
Blank Pages
Every writer needs a notepad to keep on hand at all times. A few of my favorites are:
Shiny Things
I'll be frank: I'm a sucker for glitter and anything I can put in my jewelry box. So here are a few ideas for jewelry you can get the writer or book lover in your life:
It might not be shiny, but it sure as shit is functional:
And a little box to put all those shiny baubles in:
Creative Relaxation
Coloring isn't for kids anymore, which is evident by the thousands of adult coloring books available. If you're looking for something a little more literary, here are some options.
And it might not be your standard coloring book, but this gem will certainly get those creative juices flowing!
Cozy Neck Adornments
It's important to stay warm during these chilly winter months…so why not do so in a literary fashion?
And this one, which is in my letter to Santa this year (it's my favorite Poe poem…what can I say?):
And the fun isn't over yet! This is just part one of my stocking stuff post series this holiday season. Be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss part two!
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Thanks so much for including my Ampersand necklace! I also have a necklace for writers – a pencil that says "You Fail Only if you Stop Writing" that you & your readers might enjoy. Here's a link to the product page: https://www.etsy.com/listing/257150737/dainty-pencil-quote-necklace-you-fail?ref=shop_home_active_49
Thanks again for the mention! 🙂


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Baseball was the star…….The major piece of entertainment at the Sugar Land Heritage/Skeeter's Youth Foundation Gala this past Saturday night was nothing fancy, just Constellation Field itself. That's the new name for Sugar Land's minor league baseball field.
And it was fabulous!
For many of us it was our first look at the new field and for many of us who have been around a looooong time, we never dreamed that Sugar Land would have something like this field. What a remarkable addition to the amenities in our city.
The field is nothing really fancy. It's just large, and comfortable, and usable and NEW!
The Saturday night event consisted of picture-taking; cocktail hour; silent auction; live auction; a few speeches; and fireworks.
Attendees had dinner down on the field, a place most of us will never be again, and got to meet the coaches and team members. It was a great night pulled off mostly by Dee Koch and Nancy Olsen. Lyn Halford was the volunteer that helped me get to my seat. I'm sure they had a lot of help, but they were the ones running around and running things Saturday night!
I don't know right now exactly how much the stadium cost Sugar Land, but there are certainly worse ways to spend money. I think the stadium will be a great place for future community events and some good baseball.
Is there no end?……I wrote not long ago about how my deceased mother was still getting soliciting letters from Sheriff Milton Wright to support the Deputy Sheriff's Association.
Now my deceased daughter is getting the same sort of stuff from the Texas DPS Troopers Foundation as well.
Both of these associations use telephone solicitors also. They call you and act like if you don't send money, then you are not supporting law enforcement.
Actually those are outside contractors doing the calling. And I often wonder how much money ends up in law enforcement and how much ends up with the telephone solicitor. Additionally, of the money that ends up with law enforcement, how is it spent and do we ever get an accounting of it?
Speaking of other nasty things in the mail…..You probably have received you tax valuations in the mail from the Central Appraisal District in the past week.
The deadline for protest is May 31 which will come sooner than you think. You can protest online if you can navigate their difficult (for me) web site protest section and get all the numbers and stuff. They try to make it difficult I believe but just know that there are people who protest every year as a matter of form to keep their taxes low. You don't have to protest on line. You can go over to the CAD and stand in line or get there real early and clog up the place. That will teach 'em.
While you are looking on line, you can noodle around and find out what your neighbors are paying and if you are paying one cent more than they are per square foot, then protest away.
The web site can be googled at Fort Bend CAD. They have tried to become more user friendly but I think they just don't know how. Anyway, start trying now.
Sheriff's chain saw contest…..After sheriff candidate Troy Nehls' billboard was chain sawed down last week, I've decided that we are probably gonna see some bullets fly before this race is over.
First Nehls' billboard, not little 4 X 6 signs, was chain sawed down. Then someone purporting to be Sheriff Milton Wright got on the internet and on some Facebook page accused Nehls of doing it himself for the publicity.
Well, first I don't think the sheriff can say "computer" much less use one to post on Facebook and second, I don't think Nehls would destroy $4-5,000 worth of his own property for publicity.
What nobody is saying is that the sign was located suspiciously convenient to one of the other candidate's home.
I'm wondering if the two candidates slugging it out are going to open a door wide enough for a couple of the other candidates to sashay through.
But I gotta say just one more time that Craig Brady got a subordinate pregnant, divorced his wife of over 30 years who was the mother of his four children, took up with the jailer he got pregnant, finally married her, and promoted her twice without additional schooling on her part or the taking of any tests or the posting of the jobs to which she was promoted.
What people do in their private lives is their own business until they start using tax dollars to enrich themselves or their family.
Milton Wright should have fired him the minute he discovered that Brady had impregnanted his subordinate.
You remember that when you go to vote on May 29.


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2016 Rocky Mountain–Great Plains Region Call for Papers
2016 Rocky Mountain–Great Plains Regional Meeting
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2016 Call for Papers
Call for Papers
The Regional Program Committee cordially invites you to submit proposals for papers and panels to be presented at the 2016 Regional Meeting in Denver, Colorado. The deadline for submissions is
November 2 November 14, 2015.
Proposal Requirements
Because the committee receives a number of proposals in a wide variety of approaches we would ask that each proposal include the following:
- an abstract, no more than 300 words
- the specific subject with enough detail that the subject is quickly and easily discerned
- the general methodology the presenter will use to discuss the subject
- the significance of the subject within the greater field of interest
The proposal should be sent as an e-mail attachment in MS Word format to Ron Simkins at email@example.com. Please be sure to include reliable contact information. If you require technological support for your presentation (such as Internet connection, or audio and projection equipment), please request it with your proposal. Proposals are welcome in all areas of religious and biblical studies and Near Eastern studies.
In addition to traditional academic paper proposals, the committee especially invites proposals for panels, in which the participants will address issues and topics of interest to members of the region, which would not ordinarily be addressed at the national annual meeting. Such panels might address teaching issues, concerns of the profession, current trends in the profession, or other topics of interest.
Graduate Student Paper Awards: Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals. There will be awards for the best AAR and SBL student papers. The awards are presented during the luncheon on Saturday and carry a stipend of $100 each. To be considered for the award, a student must submit a copy of the completed paper (as an e-mail attachment in MS Word format), along with an abstract, by November 2, 2015 (papers not chosen for an award will be considered for the program). The paper should be no longer than the length of a 20-minute presentation, i.e., 10–12 pages double-spaced.
Regional Scholars Award: The SBL offers a Regional Scholars award ($1000 plus national recognition as a Regional Scholar) for an outstanding paper presented at the regional meeting by a PhD candidate or recent PhD (four years or fewer) who is a member of the SBL. If you are interested in competing in the Regional Scholars competition, you must indicate so with your paper proposal. See: http://www.sblsite.org/assets/pdfs/RegionalScholarAwardProgramPolicyforPublicView_2009.pdf.
Program Committee
All members of the AAR/SBL Rocky Mountain–Great Plains Region who are willing to serve on the Program Committee and review proposals are asked to notify Ron Simkins, Regional President, at firstname.lastname@example.com by November 2, 2015. It is hoped that at least one faculty person from each of the participating schools in the region will serve on the Program Committee. Details on the program committee proposal review process will be emailed to those who self-identify by the deadline.


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TIFF 2017's Midnight Madness Returns To Terrify, Mystify, And Electrify
For genre movie fans in Toronto and pretty much anywhere else on the planet, the daily programming at the Toronto International Film Festival doesn't get interesting until around midnight.
For many years, the Midnight Madness program has been expertly curated by Colin Geddes, but he recently passed the late night torch to Peter Kuplowsky. "I've sought to assemble an eclectic group of films that expand and explode traditional definitions of genre and shock cinema," the new TIFF programmer explained. "Some will terrify, and others may mystify, but all will electrify audiences well past the witching hour."
Based on what we know at this point, here are five likely highlights:
1. Bodied
Bringing together music video director Joseph Kahn, writer/rapper Alex Larsen (Kid Twist), and producer Eminem, Bodied is being described as "a satirical exploration of the world's most artistically brutal sport: battle rapping." More importantly, Bodied landed Midnight Madness' coveted opening slot, one of TIFF's more reliable signs of excellence.
2. Revenge
If you'd be happy to never watch another film about a guys' getaway, you should probably make an exception for Revenge. The debut of writer-director Coralie Fargeat, this film promises to teach "a violent lesson" to three wealthy married men on a hunting trip.
3. Brawl in Cell Block 99
Coming off the acclaimed 2015 horror western triumph Bone Tomahawk, writer-director S. Craig Zahler appears to have delivered another lively genre concoction with unexpected casting. Starring alongside Don Johnson and Jennifer Carpenter, Vince Vaughn plays "a former boxer turned drug runner," who "lands in a prison battleground after a deal gets deadly."
4. Mom and Dad
After crossing every conceivable line with last year's divisive Midnight Madness selection Dog Eat Dog, Nicolas Cage looks to cause another stir with the latest from Crank co-writer/co-director Brian Taylor. TIFF's brief description teases a promising premise, describing Mom and Dad as a "pitch-black horror-comedy about a worldwide mass hysteria where, for 24 brutal hours, parents turn violently against their own children."
5. The Disaster Artist
It may surprise you to learn that James Franco has already directed more than 10 feature films, but The Disaster Artist is unique in that it has genuine commercial potential. Exploring the making of notorious cult movie sensation The Room, this film is being described as a "giddy tribute to eccentric filmmaker Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) and his best friend, actor Greg Sestero (Dave Franco)." Based on the above teaser trailer, expect to see strong echoes of Tim Burton's tribute to another terrible filmmaker, 1995's Ed Wood.
The 42nd Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 7 to 17. You can find details on the complete Midnight Madness program—which also includes The Crescent, Downrange, Let the Corpses Tan, The Ritual, and Vampire Clay—here.


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The usually accepted definition of 'raw' inside a raw food diet plan is any food that has not been heated above 40-49 °C (104-120 °F). People from all more than the planet contribute to HubPages by sharing words and images Get to know us a bit by reading what daily people have to say about Meals and Cooking , and Vegetables for Vegetarians The breadth of content on HubPages is wide, but each and every write-up is distinct in its own unique way! This tasty Asian recipe with udon noodles is complete of flavor and fits nicely into diabetes meal plans.
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My daughter is vegetarian, and a student, and she was hunting for easy, imaginative recipes for her slow cooker. In this recipe there is no meat products utilized and that's why it is called vegetarian chili. Because of the racks accessible for utilizing inside the oven, I've cooked baked apples on the bottom and roasted vegetables on the prime. Was really soon after a book that gives me recipes that enable me to dump a load of ingredients in the slow cooker and come back 8 hours later. If you are a new vegetarian or just want to get back to basics, you must understand how to cook many classic vegetarian dinner recipes. You can also serve a pizza that has only meat on one particular side and vegies on one more side.
If you want recipes for a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian buddies, you can serve grains, veggies and meat but serve them separately. Yet another notion is to make grilled vegetable parcels by chopping vegetables into tiny pieces and wrapping them in aluminum foil. Core ingredients of Chinese meals are oils, wheat gluten, soy varieties, bamboo shoots and raw vegetables. Green jackfruit has a exclusive texture when cooked that resembles pulled pork and chicken tends to make it well-known as a meat substitute.
One more alternative when you are browsing for classic vegetarian dinner recipes is to make a easy Portobello mushroom sandwich. Grilled fresh vegetables can make a delicious meal and you can combine them with a sauce or dressing to make them additional tasty. I bought this book unaware that it was Actual Meals: Vegetarian Recipes for Your Slo-Cooker re-published beneath a new name. One particular of the all time favorites among the numerous Vegan Recipes is the Vegan Paella. I always run out of recipes ahead of the entire bunch of celery is employed up. Now I know what to do with it. Here's a variation on the classic red sauce version, with some added vegetables.


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Budget 2015
An FTI Consulting analysis
On Wednesday 18 March George Osborne MP delivered the last Budget of this Parliament, and potentially his last as Chancellor. Rounding up the content of the speech, FTI Consulting takes a look at the key announcements that have been made. A list of measures announced can be found overleaf.
A Budget for the election – some light at the end of the tunnel?
With just fifty days to go until the General Election it's no surprise, despite Osborne's pre-Budget disclaimer that there will be "no giveaways, no gimmicks", that this was a Budget squarely aimed at voters. Cracking more than a couple of jokes, a bullish Osborne hammered home the Coalition's (or rather, Conservative Party's) core message - that the economic plan is working. Osborne was aiming for a positive sounding Budget, designed to create optimism among the electorate and the marginal seats of Hendon, Croydon, Cambridge and Birmingham were all given a tactical mention.
The OBR's upward re-adjustment of both growth in 2014 and growth forecasts for 2015 and 2016 allowed him to include some giveaways aimed at converting the Long Term Economic Plan into Short Term Political Votes. Well trailed measures included the increase in the personal allowance and a cut in life time pension allowance while among the surprises was the abolition of the annual tax return and a new "Help to Buy ISA".
With little to no time to prepare a response, Ed Miliband stuck to expected lines, attacking Osborne's claim of a truly national recovery by calling it a recovery for the few from a Government of the few. Aiming to pick apart the Budget as one that could not be believed, Miliband accused Osborne of ignoring the NHS and hiding future cuts on public spending. "This Budget didn't solve the problem, it confirmed them" said Mr Miliband. Whether the electorate agree with him, we'll know soon enough.
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PRIDE is a weekend to celebrate equality and a dedicated time to give thanks to those who forged the way. It's also a time to bust out those wild rainbow themed outfits, and dance until your legs can't take it no'mo. We enjoyed a leisurely morning around the house before breaking out our gear in the early afternoon. On went the PRIDE eyelashes, bright makeup, perfectly coordinated outfit representative of all of the colors of the rainbow, and most importantly, our smiles.
Walking from our house to Dolores Park, we saw many a celebrator dressed in various stages of PRIDE costuming. As luck would have it, we passed by a house that happened to be giving away two deluxe feather boas that we snatched right up. Wonderful outfits made even more fabulous, we were on our way. As we neared the park we could hear the music thumping and there were hordes of people on the street. I truly love how free everyone is during PRIDE, and viewing outfits that are such an expression of the different types of people in the crowd. We found a spot in paradise and laid our blanket down, then stretched out for some of the best people watching in the world. Friends joined and we shared beers + giggles watching the madness all around us.
Dykes on Bikes revved their engines at 6:00 pm, then took off in their fantastic feminine procession. Once the bikers were on their way, we ventured to other areas of the park and ended up at an impromptu dance party in the street. A group of neighbors across from the park brought huge speakers up to their roof, and they were sending the crowd into a frenzy of moves with their nonstop beats. There's nothing quite like feeling the music pulse around you while sunshine hits your face.
The rest of the night went by in a blur of visiting with friends, and was capped off properly with a two person dance party in our abode. Our buddy VW even made us PRIDE themed cookies, accompanied by a bag of rainbow accessories.Burritos, beers, buddies, and bellies full of laughter made for a perfect PRIDE Saturday. Thank you San Francisco, that was one for the record books.


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Also, want to thank Rich Denhart who insisted on making all those live board tapes while mixing the band during shows. It didn't seem important at the time - but sure glad we have these recordings for the record now - so to speak
Many happy returns !
John, Angus, Rick
(Tom and Rocky too)


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Daytona Beach Shores
2-year-old Orlando boy drowns in Daytona Beach Shores hotel pool; becomes 7th small child in Volusia County to die in pools
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES -- The drowning of a 2-year-old boy in a hotel pool on this Fourth of July holiday is tragic enough if it weren't for the sad fact that he has become the seventh small child to drown so far this year in Volusia County.
Police responded to a 12:15 p.m. 9-1-1 call of a child drowning in the outdoor pool at the Oceanside Inn, 1909 S. Atlantic Ave. The toddler, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead on arrival at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
"The child went unnoticed under water for nine minutes," Sgt. Mike Fowler said, the time calculated by police in reviewing video surveillance of the pool deck area. Fowler said several family members were with the boy, but added he was unable to provide any further details as to who was actually watching the child, if anyone.
"All I can tell you at this point is surveillance video showed he was under water for nine minutes," said Fowler, the department's spokesman, who was not on duty and received information second hand for media inquiries.
Fowler, whose youngest childest is 4, said of this seventh drowning, "It's certainly a tragic story. A sad ending to the holiday weekend."
NSBNews.net reached out to Daytona Beach Shores Mayor Harry Jennings for his reaction to the holiday tragedy and the mounting death toll of little ones.
Daytona Beach Shores cops on having dealt with Hurricane Dorian: 'That's a wrap'
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. -- "'That's a wrap!"
Daytona Beach Shores cops: Mom to be charged with neglect in near-drowning in hotel hot tub of child left unattended
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla -- The near-drowning of a 3-year-old boy in a hot tub Sunday night at Perry's Ocean Edge Resort, 2209 South Atlantic Ave., is expected to result in criminal charges of neglect, Daytona Beach Shores cops said.
Apryl Connolly, 36, of Deltona, is expected to be booked on the felony charges and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, according to Daytona Beach Shores Police Capt. Mike Fowler.
Reasons for Michael Waltz over Fred Costello for CD6
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Like many of you I was disturbed at our luncheon last month in New Smyrna Beach when Fred Costello passionately denied as false several charges which Micheal Waltz' campaign made against him in a mailed flyer.
L. Gale Lemerand shows 'deep and abiding interest' in education of DSC students
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Once again, L. Gale Lemerand, our most generous donor, has shown his deep and abiding interest in the education of Florida's children and in the institutions which provide that education.
Daytona Beach Shores cop fired for racist parody of himself as a black man with afro, goatee and stereotypical drugs & gun images on Snapchat
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. -- A Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety Officer has been terminated after an internal investigation found that he created and shared a "totally inappropriate post" on the social media platform Snapchat while off-duty.
Daytona Beach Shores cops: Death of woman, 34, in Hawaiian Inn under investigation as a homicide
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. -- The death of 34-year-old female in a motel room is being investigated as a homicide, cops said. She was identified Sunday as Olympia Cerruti, 34.
Overkill: 65 cops, a tank-like vehicle and 2 SWAT teams against a lonely drunken man who never pointed a weapon at anyone
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – Sunrise was still 10 minutes from peeking through when the ebb and flow sound of the rolling surf on the far side of A1A was interrupted by the loud shrieking screams of a man with his cell phone in his left hand and a 12-ounce can of Budweiser in the other.
Eliminating North Korea's nuclear threat to America paramount for Trump Administration
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Twenty-five years of diplomatic suasion have failed, leaving America with a daunting series of hard choices if North Korea is to be prevented from developing a nuclear warhead and a ballistic missile system which can strike the United States.
Democrats give Trump big win in Congress with their loss in Georgia's 6th
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- By over-hyping and over-funding Tuesday's election in the sixth district of Georgia, the Dems have given President Trump exactly the kind of win he needed to advance his agenda with Congress.


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Controlling nerves at the start of your presentation
For many – speaking in public in front of an audience is a daunting process. Nerves are one of the most common hurdles people face and they will inevitably kick in when you first start to speak. However, you can learn some simple vocal skills that help you to use the adrenalin created by nerves in a positive way to help you speak with more energy and clarity.
- Think Slow Motion when you first start to speak to avoid racing ahead and losing track of what you are saying. We tend to speak more quickly when we are nervous. But by consciously slowing down you will be more likely to speak at a controlled pace that your audience can easily follow.
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- Start your opening with 3 Short Sentences. When we are nervous we have a tendency to speak in long winded sentences. These are much more difficult to deliver, especially when we are nervous and we often end up hesitant and using lots of ums and errs. If you plan your first three sentences, keeping them succinct and easy to say – you open strongly and quickly capture the attention of your audience at the start of your presentation.
Engaging with your audience through eye contact
The way in which you look will also have a strong impact on your audience. If you look impassive or you lack any interaction with your audience, they are unlikely to maintain their concentration or remember what you are saying.
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- Share your eye contact around the audience. You can achieve this by imagining that you are giving individual members of the audience 'nuggets' of information as you speak. In this way you will feel as if you are having personal conversations with your audience and this will help you to engage more with them.
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