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Yorkshire Rose Media Lives. Once the vote on Facebook was in, it was just a case of registering. I didnt want to leave it long, just in case the name got taken.
Using the 1 & 1 website I bought the domain name and two years of hosting for a WordPress.org website.
The intention is to upload all my work onto a professional platform and use this to promote myself within the industry.
The next big thing is logo and brand identity. The Yorkshire Rose would be the obvious choice however, as much as i love it I want something that nods its head to tradition but is different.

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New beta drivers for PicoScope oscilloscopes and PicoLog data loggers are now available for the ARM-based BeagleBone Black and Raspberry Pi development boards.
The new drivers give programmers access to a wide range of Pico oscilloscopes and data loggers. Separate driver packages and snippets of C code are available for Raspbian and Debian systems, and similar code could be developed in C-compatible programming languages such as C++, Java and JavaScript.
As beta products, these drivers are explained and supported on our forum. Full details are in this post: Drivers for BeagleBone Black and Raspberry Pi.
In addition, beta drivers for Mac OS X and Linux, and drivers and SDK for Microsoft Windows, can all be downloaded free of charge.
As an alternative to using Java Native Interface (JNI) to call PicoScope and PicoLog API functions, you can use Java Native Access (JNA) to do the same without having create an intermediate Dynamic Link Library (DLL). We've posted some example code on our forum to control PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscopes using the ps3000a driver.
All the resources that you need, such as the PicoScope 3000 Series SDK and Programmer's Guide, the Java Development Kit, and the JNA jar file, are available free of charge.
Read Using JNA to call PicoScope/PicoLog API Functions on the Pico Technology forum.
This month's video, by electronics blogger Colin O'Flynn, is of general interest to all oscilloscope users. The video begins with a review of the high-quality TA150 and TA133 probes supplied with the PicoScope 6000 Series scopes. Colin then shows the importance of correct probe grounding, with a demonstration of the appearance of a square wave using different types of ground connection. If you haven't used the ground spring that comes with your high-frequency probe, we recommend that you try it as it dramatically reduces ringing and noise.
Watch PicoScope 6000 Probe Review (TA150/TA133) (YouTube video) by Colin O'Flynn.
PicoLog® Self-Help Guide
The new PicoLog Self-Help Guide is a compilation of advice given by our technical specialists to PicoLog data logger users. Topics include:
Information on specific temperature and voltage data loggers
Download the PicoLog Self-Help Guide (400 KB PDF) and improve your data logging skills.
Updated PicoScope® 6 Training Program
There are many sources of information about PicoScope 6, the software for PicoScope oscilloscopes:
The Training Program has just been updated to cover some of the latest features in PicoScope. It introduces most of the capabilities of the software in a clear, step-by-step guide that complements the more detailed presentation in the User's Guide.
Download your free copy of the PicoScope 6 Training Program (issue 3) now.
Finding the sampling rate in PicoScope
Q. I know that PicoScope adjusts the sampling rate of the hardware according to the selected timebase. How do I know what the current sampling rate is?
A. The current sampling rate is shown in the Properties window. This window is not displayed by default, but can be switched on using the Views > View Properties menu command.
DC offset on scopes
Q. Do PicoScopes have a DC offset feature?
A. Many of them do. The definitive list of supported scopes is in the PicoScope 6 User's Guide (in the "Device Feature Table") and includes some of the 2200A Series, most of the 3000 Series and all of the 5000A/B and 6000 Series. This feature, also called analog offset, adds a DC voltage to the input signal, effectively increasing the dynamic range of your scope. For example, when viewing a DC power rail with ripple, you can apply a DC offset to cancel out the power supply voltage and see only the ripple. Another application, viewing a serial data signal with a DC offset, is explained in detail in our app note Using Analog Offset to Maximize Oscilloscope Resolution.
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Northumberland Shore Region
With more warm-water ocean beaches than anywhere else in Atlantic Canada, this shore is a beach bum's paradise. This fantastic climate also lends itself well to the local wine industry, which is anchored by Jost Vineyards, the province's oldest and largest winery. Not surprisingly, fresh local lobster is a food of choice for the region and is available at restaurants throughout.
Abundant in history and culture, the Northumberland Shore has long been a welcoming place for visitors and immigrants alike. Explore the Town of Pictou, known as the "Birthplace of New Scotland." Step aboard the legendary Ship Hector replica at the Hector Heritage Quay and imagine what it was like for the many Scottish immigrants who voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean. Or, be amazed by displays of strength and agility at the Antigonish Highland Games.
Discover the Northumberland Shore
Culinary Experiences
- Experience cooking with locally sourced fish, meats, and produce in the hands-on cooking experience, 'Cooking on the Farm' with the Kilted Chef.
- Enjoy award-wining wine at Jost Vineyards in Malagash.
- Learn how maple syrup is made and be sure to savour the maple syrup at Sugar Moon Farm.
- Go oystering! Collect, clean, shuck and taste the delicious treats at Bay Enterprises Limited in Malagash.
- Lovin' the Lavender, take a tour, learn about the benefits, shop products and taste delicious lavender ice cream, at Seafoam Lavender Farm, located in Seafoam.
- Visit the Tatamagouche Brewing Company and pick up some bottles of Hippie Dippie Pale Ale.
- Visit the Northumberland Fisheries Museum & Heritage Association and visit the lobster hatchery and to take part in the Adopt a Lobster Program.
- For all your barbecue needs, visit The Pork Shop in New Glasgow or Denmark.
Restaurants that Feature Fresh, Local Ingredients
- Amherst Shore Country Inn, Amherst: enjoy stunning views and a candlelit dinner.
- Hillcrest View Inn, Pugwash: try the lobster roll.
- Train Station Inn, Tatamagouche: dine in the actual dining car aboard a train.
- Gabrieau's Bistro, Antigonish: savour the innovative global cuisine of Chef Mark Gabrieau.
- Pictou Lodge Resort, Pictou: try the award-winning seafood chowder.
- Sugar Moon Farm, Earltown: enjoy the all-day maple brunch in their log restaurant.
View Northumberland Shore Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurants
Seaside Golf Courses
- Fox Harb'r Golf Resort & Spa, Wallace
- Northumberland Links, Pugwash
- Brule Point Golf Course, Brule
View Northumberland Shore Golf Courses
Discover Nova Scotia's warmest ocean beaches
Outdoor Adventures
- Cape George Hiking Trail & Lighthouse: A Looping trail with 3 trail heads, leading you along the coast through meadows and old-growth forests to cliffs with panoramic views of St. George's Bay and the lighthouse.
- Rockhounding at Arisaig Provincial Park: Looking for fossils, some dating back 400 million years, in the layered Sedimentary rock along the shore. Take pictures, not fossils.
- Mountain Bike at Keppoch Mountain: Offering 15 km network of mountain bike trails for all levels, ranging from 0.5 to 5 km.
- Cycling at Trenton Park: Mountain bike a 6.5 km trail through hemlock stands and past a beaver colony and stocked ponds in one of the largest recreation parks in Nova Scotia.
- Birding on the Wallace Bay Wildlife Trail: Pack your field guide as over 168 species of birds have been recorded here. Nature trails wind through wetlands, woodlands and open fields.
- Cycle oceanside roads: Grab your bike and head out for a quiet, relatively flat oceanside cycle. Download Route maps and GPS coordinates.
Historical Escapes
- Retrace the steps of Scottish immigrants at the Hector Heritage Quay
- Discover history behind "Made in Nova Scotia" at the Museum of Industry.
- Learn about Scottish history in the new world at McCulloch Heritage Centre.
- Explore a rich array of artifacts from shipwrecks at the Northumberland Fisheries Museum.
- Visit the Thinkers' Lodge National Historic Site, the site of the first Pugwash Conference on science and World Affairs in 1957 which was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.
- Learn about milling, from "gingerbread" trim to grain ground into flour at the Sutherland Steam Mill Museum and Balmoral Grist Mill Museum.
Featured Artisans
- Sara Bonnyman Pottery: visit her workshop and watch her throw pots on the wheel.
- Lismore Sheep Farm: home to 100 sheep, pick up colourful hand-knit blankets, mittens and sheepskin slippers.
- Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio: learn about hand-dyed fabrics and be guided in the art of rug hooking.
- Grohmann Knives: tour the knife factory, these handcrafted knives are recognized world-wide for their quality.
Cultural Entertainment
- Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre, Antigonish: Professional live theatre all summer long.
- Glasgow Square Theatre, New Glasgow: Home to the New Glasgow Jubilee and year round events.
- Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe and Dreamery is an independent book shop and family experience owned by award-winning author and storyteller Sheree Fitch. Visitors can picnic, share stories, discover books, peek into Mabel Murple's "house", meet Willow the donkey and other animals on the magical hobby farm "Happy Doodle Do".
- Loch Broom Log Church: Explore the replica of the first church built in Pictou County where summertime tours are conducted in Gaelic and English, just like the church masses were in 1787..
Northumberland Shore Communities
Amherst Antigonish New Glasgow PictouPugwashTatamagouche
Sunrise Trail
Navigate through the heart of Scottish culture to the original heartbeat of industry in Nova Scotia.
The Sunrise Trail runs from rolling farmland to coastal villages to hard-working towns – with more than a few lobsters and blueberries in between.


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July 8-9 & 15-16, 7:30 pm Bon Dance
Bon Dances: 8-9 at Kapa`a Hongwanji Mission, Kapa`a Town, info 822-4667, and 15-16 at Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission in Waimea Town, info 338-1847
July 8-10 James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Presented by Hawaii Childrens Theatre. One weekend only, Friday 6 pm, Saturday 7 pm, and Sunday 3 pm. At KCC PAC. $10 in adv, $12 at the door. Info http://www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org
Saturday, July 9 Sierra Club Hike Waimea River Walk and Float
We start at the Kukui Trailhead and hike down into the Waimea Canyon and along the Waimea River jeep road. Bring floats to inflate and float down the irrigation canal for over a mile passing through a tunnel. End at outskirts of Waimea town. Car shuttle back to Kukui Trailhead. 10 miles, difficult. Donation. Info Ken Fasig 346-1229, http://sierraclubkauai.org
Saturday, July 9, 8am-4 pm Bicycle Skills for Adults
Bicycling Skills for Adults is an 8-hour class designed to teach adult cyclists how to use a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility and sport under various road, climate, terrain, and traffic conditions. Free. At Kapa`a Library. Info Tommy Noyes, Randy Blake 639-1018, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.kauaipath.org
Saturday, July 9, 9am-3 pm Garden Isle Artisan Fair
Local mix of over 35 artists that hand make quality items that are ideal for gifts from Hawaii. At Po`ipu Beach Park. Info 634-0243
July 9 & 10, 10 am Kaua`i Tahiti Fete
The mission of the Kaua`i Tahiti Fete is to continue the cultural connections between Kaua`i/Hawaii and French Polynesia (Tahiti), thru dance, music, art, language, cuisine and traditions. At Kapa`a Beach Park.Info Carol Akau-Casil 652-1775, email@example.com, http://www.kauaitahitifete.com
Saturday, July 9, 1-7 pm Concert For Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinaala
Join us for a concert benefiting Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinaala, a Kaua`i hula school. Opening performance by The Kamaainas, followed by featured Na Hoku Hanohano award-winners Hoku Zuttermeister and Weldon Kekauoha. Enjoy an evening of great food from local food trucks, and a craft fair in the Ocean Cove. Concert at 5 pm. At The Sheraton Kaua`i. $15. Info http://www.sheraton-kauai.com/property/hoohui-concert
Saturdays, July 9-August 6, 2-5 pm Manners Classes for Children
The Palm School of Etiquette is a mini-finishing school designed to provide lessons that are needed to be successful within the social and business areas of life. The course consists of four 75-minute classes, workbooks, class materials and the two-hour five-course fine dining class at a local upscale restaurant. At Bandwagon Music Studio, Lihu`e. $100. Info Susan Swink 635-8263
Saturday, July 9, 5-9 pm Summer Night Street Fair
Join us at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School for an evening of family fun to support the CKTV Media Productions Class! Food trucks, craft vendors, face painting and bingo! Info 241-3200, http://www.ckms.k12.hi.us
July 9 & 17 Oceans4Peace RIMPAC IMPACT Film Series: Movie, Oceans
This documentary examines the vital role water plays in human existence and the cause-and-effect interplay between oceans and the environment. Shot on location around the world, the film dives beneath the surface with stunning underwater photography. 9 at Hanapepe Library, 6:30 pm. 17 at Kapa'a Neighborhood Center, 1 pm. Info 320-3878
Sunday, July 10 Sierra Club Hike Maha`ulepu and Makauwahi Cave
Enjoy the majestic coastline. Visit the world class archaeological cave site. South Shore moderate, 4 miles. Donation. Info Allan Rachap 212-3108, http://sierraclubkauai.org
Sunday, July 10, 9am-4 pm Surf Rescue Training
This is an advanced training for professional and recreational ocean users interested in personal safety and rescue skills development and practice. The course may be applicable to the DLNR ORMA Blue Card requirements for surf instructors and Na Pali kayak guides. Applicants must be in good physical condition, and able to complete a 500 yard swim (pool). Advance registration required. Info 651-7873
July 10 & 15 Oceans4Peace RIMPAC IMPACT Film Series: Movie, Why We Fight
Through personal stories of soldiers, government officials, scholars, journalists and innocent victims, this documentary examines the political and economic interests and ideological factors, past and present, behind American militarism. 10 at Kapa'a Neighborhood Center, 1 pm. 15 at Hanapepe Library 6:30 pm. Info 320-3878
Sunday, July 10, 6:30 pm David Crosby Concert
Enjoy an evening with Grammy Award Winner and 2-time Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the show begins at 7:30 pm. At Kaua`i Beach Resort. Local outlets for tickets: Papaya Natural Foods, Kaua`i Village Shopping Center, Hanalei Surf in Hanalei, Progressive Expressions in Koloa Town. Tickets are available online at http://ghostfingerproductions.com
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15, 5:30-9:30 pm CERT Classes Lihu`e
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes will be held in Lihu`e at the Fire Headquarters. The Kaua'i Civil Defense Agency through the Kaua`i Fire Department provides the Free training which covers; basic disaster response, fire safety, light rescue, basic medical care (including CPR & first aid) and team organization. Info John Cornell 645-0661, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.kauai.gov/CERT
Tuesday, July 12, 9:30 am Wellness Workshops – Meditation
The Lihu`e Public Library will host health and wellness workshops for adults, providing free classes on nutrition, yoga, body building, healthy aging, and more. Walk-ins are welcome. Info Lihu`e Library 241-3222
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 12-August 11, 5-7 pm Bartending and Cocktail Prep
Take the first steps toward becoming a skilled bartender for a restaurant or your own home.Through hands-on practice, you will master the various techniques for creating mixed alcoholic drinks. You will also learn the history and background of the cocktails and liquors used, and be exposed to the laws and regulations of alcohol beverage service. Special lectures on wine and beer will round out this fun and informative course. $405. At KCC OCET. Info Peggy Lake 245-8318, email@example.com
July 12, 19 & 26, 5:30-9:30 pm CERT Classes Kapa`a
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes will be held in Kapa`a at St. Catherine's Church cafeteria. The Kaua`i Civil Defense Agency through the Kaua`i Fire Department provides the Free training which covers; basic disaster response, fire safety, light rescue, basic medical care (including CPR & first aid) and team organization. Info John Cornell 645-0661, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.kauai.gov/CERT
Wednesday, July 13, 5:30-6:30 pm Antarctica (Another Paradise) Free Talk
Kalasara Setaysha, Koholā Leo Organization. In March, 2016, Kalasara Setsaya went to Antarctica on a whale research trip sponsored by the American Cetacean Society. The purpose of the trip was to learn how climate change is affecting the Humpback Whale population in Antarctica. In addition to participating in this research effort, Kalasara learned about Antarctica's precious ecosystem and how it affects all the world's oceans.
Through her photography, Kalasara will take you on a journey of whale research and discovery at the bottom of the world. At Princeville Library. Free. Info 826-4310, http://princevillelibrary.com
July 14-18 Forest Akamai Art Camp 2016
The Storybook Theatre of Hawaii is proud to offer our Forest Akamai Art Camp to a limited number of students ages 7-12 years. Art instruction will be offered by Storybook Theatre's own artist in residence Caylin Spear. Four days and nights in Koke`e State Park. Tuition of $175 per child includes lodging, meals and art instruction. Info 335-0712, email@example.com, http://storybook.org
Thursday, July 14, 8am-Noon 4hr Security Guard Re-Certification
Registered guards are required to obtain at least four hours of continuing education prior to each renewal. These four hours are required to be obtained in the classroom. At KCC OCET. $349. Info Peggy Lake, 245-8318, email@example.com
Friday, July 15, 1-4 pm Social Media for Business: Introduction to Twitter
In this class you will learn how to set up your Twitter account and the basics of how to tweet, post photos on Twitter, find mentions of you and your business, and interact with customers. At KCC OCET. $60. Info Peggy Lake 245-8318, email@example.com
Friday, July 15, 7:45-10 pm Movies in the Park – Goosebumps
Presented by Rotary Club of Po`ipu Beach. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Refreshments available for purchase from Koloa PTA. 7:45 pm pre-show entertainment by the Excel! Dance. At Po`ipu Beach Park. Free admission. Info 240-1312, http://www.poipurotary.org
Saturday, July 16 Sierra Club Hike Maha`ulepu Sunset to Moonrise Walk
Start out mid-afternoon from Shipwreck Beach walking along the coast to Maha`ulepu. Enjoy the setting sun and a full moon rise. Spectacular coastal walk. We will shuttle cars for a one-way hike. South Shore moderate 3.5 miles. Donation. Info Greg Peters 413-522-3734, http://sierraclubkauai.org
Saturday, July 16, 7-8:30 am Walk Around the Block with a Doc
Meet in the lobby to start a brisk one-mile walk with a Wilcox physician around the hospital campus footprint path, followed by a Free healthy breakfast and informative discussion and Q&A session about health and wellness. Meet at Wilcox Memorial Hospital Lobby. Info https://www.livehealthykauai.org
Saturday, July 16 & 30, 8am-2 pm Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
Fine products like Niihau and sunrise shell jewelry, bone and wood carvings, paintings and prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional and Hawaiian quilts and futons and blankets, sewn gifts, silk floral arrangements, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian dolls, hakus and hairclips, Hawaiian tapa prints and bags just to name a few. At Church of the Pacific, Princeville. Info, text 635-4314, email@example.com
Saturday, July 16, 6-10 pm Aloha School 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Plus silent auction, live entertainment, a Hawaiian photo bus, wine, food and more. Come in your best vintage Hawaii outfits and enter our costume contest. At Tahiti Nui, Hanalei. Tickets $40 available from: Tahiti Nui, Hanalei Surf Co, Magic Dragon, Aloha School. Info Ashley Guerrero 826-6421
Sunday, July 17 Sierra Club Hike Alaka'i Swamp Trail Koke`e
Trail and a boardwalk takes us on a journey through native forest in Kaua`i's iconic high altitude bog for a panoramic view out to the North shore at Kilohana. 8 miles Strenuous. Donation. Info Jane Schmitt 826-6105, http://sierraclubkauai.org
Sunday, July 17, 7-10 am K-PAL Hammerhead Sprint Triathlon and 5k Fun Run/Walk
Fundraiser for the Kaua`i Police Activities League (K-PAL). Swim, 1 Lap; Bike, 3 Laps; Run, 1 Lap. Starts at Kalapaki Bay. Triathlon Fee: $50. Group Relay Fee: $100. For ages 18 and older. Fun Run/Walk: $35 Adults; $15 Youth 17 and younger; Or $10 and a canned good for Kaua`i Independent Food Bank. Info and to register Mitchell Collier 241-164, Lisa Ledesma 652-5326, http://www.kauai.gov/KPAL
Sunday, July 17, 8 am Westin Princeville 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds to benefit Kaua`i charitable organizations. 4 person scramble, 8 am shotgun. $125 entry includes: cart, green fees, gift bag and an awards luncheon. Live entertainment, prizes, and a helicopter ball drop. At Makai Golf Course includes carts, green fees and luncheon. Info 827-8719, http://www.westinprinceville.com
Monday, July 18, 10:30am-2:30 pm Mindful Wellness Retreat
The program features meditation, Kundalini Yoga and a nourishing meal to engage participants seeking wellness during their travels. Also on August 1, 15 and 29. At The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. $110. Info and reservations 827-8808, http://www.westinprinceville.com
July 20-31 Indian Classical Dance & Yoga Retreat & Folk to Fusion Workshop
Aloha Namaste presents Colleena Shakti the founder of Shakti School of Dance in Rajasthan, India. One week of Odissi dance on the beautiful, lush island of Kaua`i with Colleena Shakti and 'The Dance of Shiva" with optional weekend of Folk to Fusion July 22-24. Info Janice Craig 346-1838, email@example.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/1708236392788119/
July 21-August 7, 7 pm Monty Pythons Spamalot
Join King Arthur as he gathers his Knights of the Round Table for some medieval merry-making in this multiple Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and Sir Robin joined by The Lady of the Lake, killer rabbits, and catapulting cows, lovingly mock traditional theatre, providing an endless supply of laughter! Shows on Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun. At Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Info http://www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org
Friday, July 22 Kmart Shoreline Fishing Tournament
Applications and the tournament's rules and regulations are available from the customer service desk in Kmart Lihu`e. Info 245-7742, http://www.kmart.com
July 22-23 All Saints Dodgeball Tournament
The Fun In Fellowship Dodgeball Tournament is now one of Kaua`i's premiere summer sporting events that draws people from around the island, state, and mainland. At All Saints Gym. Info and to register http://www.dodgeballkauai.org
July 22-23, 6-10:30 pm Soto Zen Bon Festival
Free and Open to the Public. At Soto Zen Temple Grounds, Hanapepe. Info 335-3521, Gerald Hirata 346-4650
July 22-24 Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo
Fun and exciting events, such as: bull riding, junior steer riding, double mugging, team roping, open barrel racing, rescue race, women's breakaway roping, the iron horse race, and the Hawaiian classic po`o wai u, an event simulating wild cattle catching from the old paniolo days. Music from Not My First Rodeo. Food booths, beer garden, shave ice and more. $8 per adult, children 17 and under free. At CJM Stables. Info 742-6096, http://www.cjmstables.com
July 22-31 Koloa Plantation Days
Koloa Plantation Days is held on Kaua`i's south shore every year in July. The many ethnic groups that came to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations, and the Hawaiians who welcomed them, are celebrated through music, dance, costumes, and food throughout this ten-day festival. At various locations in Koloa and Po`ipu. Info Melissa McFerrin 652-3217, http://koloaplantationdays.com
Saturday, July 23, 9am-Noon Sierra Club & Surfrider Beach Clean Up
Moloa`a Beach Clean Up. North East Shore, easy. Help protect marine life, sea birds, the reef and ocean from litter and fishing net entanglement. Sierra Club and Surfrider team up for this effort. Look for organizations' signs. Bring hat and water. Gloves, bags, and snacks provided. Info Judy Dalton 482-1129 (Please call first as location might change.) http://sierraclubkauai.org
Saturday, July 23, 10am-2 pm Ohana Fit Fest
Hosted by the Kaua`i North Shore Community Foundation, the popular Ohana Fit Fest will once again offer fun games and competition for residents and visitors of all ages. This year's Ohana Fit Fest will include an obstacle course, beach flag games, and wellness expo. At Waioli Beach Park (Pinetrees), Hanalei Bay. Info http://kauainorthshorecommunityfoundation.org
Saturday, July 23, 7-9 pm The Sudeeka SEED Program Graduation Dance Show
Dance Empowerment and Mentorship Program for Women and Teens. At Church of the Pacific Sanctuary. Tickets $10. Info Ariel (505) 231-1234, http://www.kauaibellydancers.com
Wednesday, July 27, 8am-5 pm Security Guard Training
OCET will be offering the mandatory 8-hour training, as required by DCCA to meet the legislative requirements, using certified trainers. Instructors: Miles Tanabe, Wes Kaui, and Danilo Abadilla are all retired from the Kaua`i Police Department and have met all the requirements as stated by DCCA including the train-the-trainer Certification training. At KCC OCET. $125. Info Peggy Lake, 245-8318, firstname.lastname@example.com
Friday, July 29, 1-4 pm Social Media for Business: Intermediate Twitter
You will learn how to use Twitter tools, what to tweet about, how to participate in a Twitter chat, how to find people to interact with, what Klout is and why it matters. At KCC OCET. $60. Info Peggy Lake 245-8318, email@example.com
Friday, July 29, 6 pm An Evening with Joan Osborne
Singer-songwriter and multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy Award nominee. Show at 7 pm. At KCC PAC. $45 general; $65 Gold Circle. Info email@example.com, http://www.joanosborne.com
Friday, July 29, 7 pm Free Movie Night at Anaina Hou – Horton Hears a Hoo!
The movie will be screened on the lawn at Kaua`i Mini Golf. Invest in a good blanket or beach chair. The community is encouraged to come early and save a spot! Refreshments and dinner will be available for purchase from the Anaina Hou Café and the film will begin at dusk. Info 828-2118, http://anainahou.org
July 29-30, 7:30 pm Bon Dance Festival
At Koloa Jodo Mission, Koloa Town (across Big Save) Info 742-6735
Saturday, July 30, 7 am Namolokama Outrigger Canoe Club presents the 10th Anniversary Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
From 8-and-under children to veteran champions of the sport, hundreds of swimmers of all ages and experience from around the world will take the plunge join them! Day-of-race registration opens at 7 am on the beach by the Hanalei Bay Pier. Come early to line up as ALL registration will be stopped at 8:30 am. Info 482-1345, http://www.hanaleibayswimchallenge.com
Sunday, July 31, 6:30-10 am Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run/Walk
Four different course lengths for you to choose from depending on your ability, endurance, and motivation! The choice of courses allows you to test your endurance or just stroll along while enjoying some of the most beautiful ocean views on Kaua`i's South Shore. Info http://www.koloaplantationdays.com
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, August 1-10, 8am-Noon Quickbooks v. 2015
This class is designed for entrepreneurs and small business people who want to increase their accounting skills through using the applications of QuickBooks 2015. During the hands-on class sessions you will cover chart of accounts set-up, cash receipts and accounts receivable, cash disbursements and accounts payable. Also covered will be inventory, Hawaii Excise tax reporting and customizing invoices for your business. 2015 version is used for the class, you can apply this knowledge to any version of QuickBooks. At KCC OCET. $299. Info Peggy Lake, 245-8318, firstname.lastname@example.com
Tuesday, August 2, 5-6 pm Eating on the Run
Are your healthy eating habits sabotaged because you're always on the go? Learn how to choose the best meals and snacks when hungry. At Kuhio Medical Center. Free. Info 1-855-329-546
Wednesday, August 3, 7 pm An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones: Hawaii Tour 2016
Rickie Lee Jones burst onto the airwaves in 1979 with "Chuck E's in Love," a blast of jazzy, quirky fresh air, wildly different from anything else on the radio at the time. Since then, she has continued to wow and startle. At KCC PAC. $60/45. For tickets and neighbor island tours 386-1783, http://buffalo-music.com/rickie-lee-jones.html
August 3-6 Red Clay Jazz Festival
Featuring U.S. mainland, O`ahu and Kaua`i jazz performers playing island-wide at different venues and culminating with an oceanfront main concert on August 6 at the Courtyard Kaua`i at Coconut Beach. 4-9 pm. Great food and live music. Tickets and info, http://redclayjazz.org
Friday, August 5, 1-4 pm Social Media for Business: Google Plus and YouTube
You will learn how to set up a YouTube channel and integrate YouTube into your website and other social media platforms. At KCC OCET. $60. Info Peggy Lake 245-8318, firstname.lastname@example.com
August 5-6, 7:30 pm Bon Dance Festival
At West Kaua`i Hongwanji, Hanapepe, Hanapepe Town (along Kaumualii Highway) Info 335-3195
August 6 & 7 Paradise Ride Kaua`i
The home base for this year's ride will be at the Courtyard Kaua`i by Marriott in Kapa`a. Rider registration fee $99 covers entry and meals. Riders are required to raise a minimum of $300. This support allows Malama Pono Health Services continue to provide their menu of services. Also this year we have added a Keiki Ride. August 7 at Pono Kai Resort in Kapa`a. Registration for kids ages 5 to 14 is $10 which includes a free t-shirt. Info http://malama-pono.org/paradise-ride
Saturday, August 6 Kaua`i Raceway Park (Ladies Night) Night Races
Night Races: gates open 10am, tech and registration 12 noon to 2 pm, open runs test n tune 2 pm to 6 pm, racing eliminations starts at 7 pm after dinner break. Gate entry $12, kids 12 yrs and under free, Military discount with ID. Schedule subject to change due to weather or track conditions-no refunds. Info 639-3965 (9am-6 pm) http://dragrace-kauai.com
August 6-7, 9 am,15th Annual Heiva I Kaua`i
Tahitian Dance and Drumming Competition featuring traditional and contemporary solo and group dance plus professional dance exhibitions daily. Pacific Island artists and cultural demonstrations with special emphasis on Tahitian products, Island foods and Polynesian crafts available, silent auction daily. At Kapa`a Beach Park. $6. Info Pat Finberg 823-8464, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.heivaikauai.com
Ongoing Events
Second Sundays, 4-8 pm Princeville Night Market
Featuring live music and local artisans at the Princeville Shopping Center. Discover 40+ local artisans as you walk around the grounds. Listen to live music from several different bands. Find pottery, paintings, photography, apparel, jewelry, wood workers and more! 2016 Dates: July 10 • August 14 • September 11 • October 9 • November 13 • December 11. Info Courtney Puig 635-2572, https://www.facebook.com/PrincevilleNightMarket
Fridays, 9am-Noon Fridays on the Farm
Join us for farm projects, snacks and fun all summer long. Bring the keiki for youth garden activities. At Malama Kaua`i Community Farm. Info 828-0685 x 11 email@example.com, http://www.malamakauai.org
Last Saturday, 4-8 pm Kilauea Art Night
Celebrate and Discover. Featuring over 40 local artisans with jewelry, original art, pottery, apparel, photography, henna tattoos and gifts. Live music, belly dancers and keiki fire spinners, plus local food trucks, sweet and savory pies, and ice cream. 2016 Dates: July 30 • August 27 • September 24 • October 29 • November 26 • *December 17 (*In December the event happens prior to Christmas.) At the stone building in Kilauea. Info firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.facebook.com/KilaueaArtNight


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Interview: Adrienne Davies (Earth)
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Long before she became Earth's drummer, Adrienne Davies was a teenager in Washington State who lived through grunge's seminal years. She met Earth founder Dylan Carlson when she was a teenager, but lost touch with him until the 21st century. Davies began jamming with Carlson and later joined Earth on drums. She also married Carlson. She's a staunch minimalist with an appreciation for over-the-top percussion.
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How did you meet Dylan and get involved in Earth?
I've known him more than half of my life, so it could get kind of rambling if I were too detailed (laughs). I met him when I was 17. I was a big fan of Earth before I had the pleasure of playing with them. I was too young to go to shows because there were very few all-ages shows in Seattle. There were some in Tacoma and Olympia, but few in Seattle. I actually had a fake ID that belonged to a friend of mine named Bo – he was really effeminate with a unisex name. I was 17 using a 28 year-old man's ID to get into shows. Dylan took off for California for a while. We ran into each other about 2000 and started playing music without any aims. It just fell into our lap, the opportunity to take it somewhere. But it was a little chaotic in the beginning.
When did you start playing drums?
I did some drumming for school bands in the fifth grade. I had four brothers and came from a real musical family. I got my first drum set early, and it was my pride and joy. I had to keep my brothers from destroying it. It was a used kit, a Ludwig from the '70s.
I lost the vibe for a while and didn't pursue it in high school or college. Then I played in garage bands with some friends when I was in Olympia. I didn't take it too seriously until I got into this band and decided to do it right.
How did you approach putting together your drum parts for Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light?
The cool thing about this album is we were going through a transformation. Two people were moving on, and we had a brand new bass and cello player. So we were reformatting the band. When we got to the studio, we had finished a two-week West Coast tour. We had three pretty solid songs and were working stuff out on the road. We had ideas and a few set songs.
This flood of creativity set in. It's the first recording I've done where the structures were removed and self-imposed perfectionism was let loose. It opened this whole freedom to experiment. So the drum parts were much looser, freer. Every single song involved some level of improv, even if it was charted out.
Before Dylan went into the studio, he was going through a big health crisis. Anything that gives you a taste of mortality can turn your mind around. It was more of a scare than anything, but at the time we had no idea what was happening. He was feeling the vibe that this might be his last album. We all tried to make it extra special for that reason. There was finality to it. Luckily, he's fine now.
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A lot of Earth's songs are very modal, and there's a lot of repetition. Working in that framework, how do you keep your drumming fresh and interesting, especially during very long songs?
Part of my ability to play at a slow tempo is to get my breathing to slow down and make sure my heart isn't racing. I'm normally a bit of a hyper person, so I have to adjust my body to play slow.
There's a risk with this type of playing of getting too into your own head. I have to make sure I'm in tune with everyone else musically and visually so we can play off each other better. It's a new development for me. I try not to get so deep into a trance that I'm unreachable.
Were you living in Olympia during the time when grunge broke?
I was a teenager during those years. I was always the young one in the scene, and a lot of my friends were six or seven years older than me.
When you get older, it's different. The drive to go to shows every single night isn't there as much. I have trouble seeing live shows unless I'm out playing, probably because I see so much of it from touring. And if you've been a drinker or into drugs, and you aren't anymore, it's like being a new babe in the woods.
Bands like Nirvana had this meteoric rise and flamed out pretty quickly, but Melvins and Earth are still recording.
Dylan has always said if you do something long enough and don't follow trends or genres, people will take notice, even if they disregard it for years. It's like hitting your head against the wall and finally breaking through. I was a huge Mudhoney fan. I can't count how many times I've seen them live. They are still relatively active, and we've run into them on tour.
This is something you really have to want to do for 20 years. Dylan is the founding member, and he's the core of Earth. He can hardly go a day without playing guitar. He can't turn it off. If you are going to do something for this long, you better get something out of it besides fame or royalty payments.
When you had your little Ludwig kit, did anyone ever try to discourage you from playing?
My family was never like, "You're a chick, and you need to play the flute". The only annoyance was when I played for three hours. I didn't ever feel I had to go a certain direction because I was a female.
When I think of Earth's early music, I don't think of percussion much. When you joined the band, were there discussions about how to best incorporate you?
Yes. It wasn't until the third Earth album that they had a live drummer. Everything else was done on a machine Dylan programmed. That wasn't their desire; they just couldn't find someone who fit with their musical taste. I wouldn't touch that [early] stuff with a ten-foot pole, because I love it as it is.
My whole thing was trying to fit into the band musically. I'm all about keeping songs as simple as possible and serving the song. I'm not a showy drummer. I like to find the heartbeat, the feel of a song, [to] give it movement and dynamics. There are tons of showboating drummers in rock, but in this band and format, we could never have a 20-minute drum solo.
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You aren't going to drop a big Peter Criss solo in the middle of an Earth album.
I would really hope not (laughs). It wouldn't play very well. Even fills I keep to a minimum. In this band, it's about what I don't play. I like to play on the precipice, [to] see how slow and relaxed I can get. It's right on the cliff of accent drumming, where you don't play a groove. I try to play with tempo and see where I can take things. Less equals more in this band. That's not just with drums, either.
Have you always been a minimalist, or were there ever times you wanted to let it rip like Keith Moon?
Everyone loves getting a drum set and just banging the skins and playing as loud and fast and possible. It's fun. But it's not always fun for the listener. I'm most comfortable playing relaxed and laidback. I like drums that build the song and stay out of the way. If the drums in Earth were too in your face, it would wreck the whole dynamic. I'm very aware of that.
Meg White's drumming for The White Stripes gets criticized, but the minimalist approach works.
If you putt Matt Sorum in The White Stripes, it would be a disaster. The way she plays definitely works for what they are doing – the simple and child-like nature of the songs. She gets a bad rap.
Do you like practicing with a click track?
It's absolutely essential to be able to do it. In the studio, it can suck the life out of things.
Do you enjoy playing live?
I had some issues early on, because I feel like I jumped into the fire quick. I had occasional stage fright and nerves. That's the death knell for being able to play slower music. You can't be having a panic attack. Over the years, I've played a lot more live music. I can't say I don't still have some issues, but I've learned to make it work a little better. It doesn't seem to matter if it's 3,000 or 30 people. Halfway through the first or second song, it becomes more enjoyable.
So you got over stage fright by continuing to play?
I'm a perfectionist, and I had this fear that it would be a complete disaster, or that I would screw the whole set up. These negative things were paramount in my mind. I just realized if I completely blew it, the world wouldn't stop turning. I was making a bigger deal of it than I needed to it and taking the fun out of it. Your brain eventually just needs to wrap itself around reality. It's not perfect now, but it's so much better.
I thought it was funny that when I downloaded the new album it was classified as "other".
"Other", huh? Wow (laughs). Well, two weeks prior to the release date, iTunes was doing some kind of special push for it on the rock page. We've been categorized under country and soundtracks and rock. I'd rather have that than metal at all times. It's nice to incorporate disparate ideas. I'd much rather not be classified.
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EU tour w/ Sabbath Assembly
4/29 Unwound – Padova, Italy
4/30 MC Velenje – Velenje, Slovenia
5/01 Arena – Vienna, Austria
5/02 Feierwerk – Munich, Germany
5/03 Beatpol – Dresden, Germany
5/04 Gebaeude9 – Koln, Germany
5/05 Stadsschouwburg – Brugge, Holland
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6/08 Mayne Stage – Chicago, IL
6/09 Mad Planet – Milwaukee, WI
6/10 Magic Stick – Detroit, MI
6/11 The Strut – Kalamazoo, MI
6/12 Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
6/13 Johnny Brendas – Philadelphia, PA
6/14 Wadsworth Atheneum (Aetna Theater) – Hartford, CT
6/15 Middle East Downstairs – Boston, MA
6/16 Le Poisson Rouge – New York City, NY
6/17 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
6/18 Braddock Carnegie Library – Braddock, PA
6/19 Southgate House – Newport, KY
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10/02 I'll Be Your Mirror, curated by Portishead & ATP – Asbury Park, NJ
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A Kurdish father identified as Ghazi H, whose 21-year-old daughter, Shilan was shot dead at a wedding in Germany has posted a picture of her in a pool of blood, the Sun reports.
The 50-year-old is demanding justice over the brutal killing of Shilan. Posting the graphic image on Facebook, he claimed his daughter had been murdered by relatives after rejecting an arranged marriage.
The devastated father said that his Kurdish family had fled Iraq and headed to Germany when his daughter was just three years old. Shilan had grown up to be a self-confident young woman with German citizenship, studying property management at college in Hanover.
"It is with the deepest sense of loss and pain that I announce the loss of my daughter. She died in a pool of her own blood, as a victim of a treacherous tradition," he posted on Facebook.
Ghazi claimed that two of his own brothers, Numan and Hassan, had tried to arrange a forced marriage for the young woman to her cousin Sefin, 22, (pictured) but she had refused. Shilan told her father that she did not love Sefin and rejected the arranged marriage.
"She begged me to do something and so I cancelled the engagement. But Numan and his son Sefin, the killer, refused to accept it. They were determined to take revenge to ensure honour was preserved, Ghazi said.
Ghazi said Sefin later shot Shilan with three bullets to the head. Police are allegedly still hunting him but the gun has been found.
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David Bloom was a talented and intrepid journalist. He died just shy of his 40th birthday while covering the war in Iraq for NBC. He died seemingly suddenly, but not from hostile or friendly fire.
Rather, a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that lodged in the artery to his lungs, shut off the oxygen supply to his heart. The clot started in a vein deep in his leg (deep vein thrombosis) and is believed to have resulted from sleeping night after night cramped up in a military tank recovery vehicle.
But Mr. Bloom's untimely death was not really sudden, nor was it inevitable. He had warnings -- a terrible cramp in his leg behind his knee -- and he had been told by military physicians he consulted by phone to seek medical attention immediately. But as is the nature of war correspondents and youth, according to Business Week magazine, he ignored the warnings, took some aspirin and kept on working.
Had he followed medical advice, chances are his life would have been saved by a drug that is taken in North America by more than two million people, a number that continues to grow as the population ages. That drug is a potent anticoagulant called warfarin (Coumadin). During its 60-year history, it may have saved more lives than any single medication except penicillin.
A Dangerous Lifesaver
But warfarin, as well as its generic mimics, is a tricky lifesaver, with a narrow margin of safety and effectiveness. Too little and it cannot do the job of preventing life-threatening blood clots. Too much and it can cause very serious and even fatal bleeding. Everyone on warfarin must be faithful about taking the right dose at the right time and having clotting times monitored at predetermined intervals.
''Patients who take warfarin (Coumadin) walk a tightrope between bleeding and clotting -- and a hundred things can tip the balance,'' Dr. Amir Jaffer, a hematologist, and Dr. Lee Bragg, a pharmacologist, wrote in the April issue of The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. ''It's a difficult drug to use, with a narrow therapeutic index, but 60 years after it was introduced, it is still the mainstay of oral anticoagulation treatment.''
Dr. Jaffer is medical director and Dr. Bragg is coordinator of the Anticoagulation Clinic at the Cleveland Clinic. They pointed out that only a minority of patients taking warfarin were managed by anticoagulation clinics, where the risk of excessive bleeding or unwanted clots is significantly lower.
Warfarin began its life at the University of Wisconsin as a highly effective rat poison. It works to inhibit clotting of the blood by interfering with the production of clotting factors that depend on vitamin K.
It was named warfarin for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), which supported its development.
In neighborhoods where warfarin is used to control rats, warnings are posted to protect pets and children from exposure, along with the recommended antidote, the coagulation promoter vitamin K, in case a nontarget animal is affected.
Three of my friends are now taking Coumadin and, chances are, they will have to remain on the drug for the rest of their lives. Ed, 63, has atrial fibrillation, an irregularity in the rhythm of the upper chambers of the heart. Daily Coumadin, which he has been taking for about eight years, greatly reduces his chances of suffering a stroke as a result of this cardiac problem.
Dave, then in his late 70's, developed a clot in a leg vein. Coumadin helps to prevent that clot from traveling to the lungs, where it can be fatal. When he tried to stop taking the drug, a pulmonary clot formed and he is now back on the drug, his doctor said, for the rest of his life.
Mickey, 65, who recently underwent liver surgery for cancer, was treated with vitamin K postoperatively to reduce bleeding. But while still in the hospital, he developed several small pulmonary clots, possibly from the combination of vitamin K, prolonged bed rest and cancer. He too is now taking Coumadin and, his doctor said, he may have to remain on the drug indefinitely.
All three are sticklers about getting their clotting times checked at designated intervals, initially every day, then every other day, then every week, then every month once the desired level has stabilized. The test requires only a few drops of blood from a finger prick.
The goal is a measurement called the international normalized ratio, or I.N.R., a measure of how fast the patient's blood clots, or prothrombin time, is in relation to the average clotting time for people who are not taking anticoagulants. For most patients, the desired I.N.R. range is from 2 to 3.
Since it can take up to five days for warfarin to reach the I.N.R. goal, injections of heparin, a fast-acting anticoagulant, are often needed for a few days when a life-threatening clot is present.
Heparin is also sometimes used instead of warfarin; low-molecular-weight heparin is very effective in preventing blood clots. Although heparin is safer than warfarin (periodic blood tests are not needed when using heparin), it is much more expensive and must be given by injection, whereas warfarin comes in pill form.
A new study sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute demonstrated that low-dose warfarin continued indefinitely is both safe and highly effective in preventing recurrent blood clots in people who have already suffered deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Without such treatment, these life-threatening blood clots recur in 6 percent to 9 percent of patients each year.
Tricky Dosages
To maintain the proper I.N.R., some patients may have to take different doses of warfarin on different days, say, 2.5-milligram tablets five days a week and 5-milligram tablets the other two days. The various doses of the pills are color-coded consistently regardless of brand.
Following the doctor's precise prescription is critically important. Warfarin is taken every day, preferably at the same time each day, with or without food. It is important not to skip a dose, but if one dose is missed, it is also important not to double up the next day.
Never lie to the doctor about missing a dose, since even one missed dose can affect a patient's I.N.R. and cause the doctor to change the weekly dose incorrectly.
Make sure your doctor knows what other drugs, including herbal, natural and over-the-counter remedies and vitamin supplements, you are taking, since many can enhance or inhibit warfarin's activity. Also inform the doctor if and when you stop taking any of them or change the amount you take.
Among substances that can throw off warfarin's effective and safe dose are the herbals ginseng, garlic and gingko biloba; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen; the statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs; many antibiotics; tamoxifen, thyroid hormone and barbiturates, as well as vitamins K and C.
Certain foods, especially green leafy vegetables like kale, Swiss chard, spinach, broccoli and mustard and turnip greens, are rich in vitamin K and can influence the amount of warfarin one needs. Rather than eliminate these very healthful foods, the best approach is to avoid binge-eating these foods and instead to eat them as part of a normal diet, keeping their intake steady from week to week. It is also wise to limit consumption of salad oil, canola and soybean oil to two tablespoons a day and to avoid consuming alcohol while taking warfarin; the oils are rich in clot-inducing vitamin K whereas alcohol can enhance warfarin's action and result in bleeding.
Finally, your doctor may urge you to avoid sports or activities that may result in a serious fall or injury.
Taking Precautions Against Clots
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are potential hazards to anyone compelled to sit in a cramped position or remain immobile for long periods.
Other factors that increase the risk include obesity, heart disease, cancer, treatment with estrogen, a history of clots, pregnancy, childbirth and recent pelvic surgery.
The risk is compounded by dehydration resulting from diminished water intake or the consumption of excessive amounts of diuretic substances like caffeine and alcohol.
Travelers sitting for hours should drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and keep caffeine intake to a minimum. During long car trips, make frequent stops to walk around, and on planes walk up and down the aisle at least once every hour. While confined to your seat, periodically curl your toes, flex your ankles, bend your knees and lift your legs to increase blood flow.
Unless contraindicated, taking aspirin before a trip can provide some protection. Women using drugs that increase clotting, like estrogen and raloxifene (Evista), are often advised to stop the medication for three days before and during a long trip.
Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include leg pain, swelling, redness or tenderness. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism include chest pain, shortness of breath, severe anxiety or apprehension, cough often with bloody mucus and rapid breathing and heart rate.
Anyone experiencing such symptoms should seek medical attention without delay.


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Future Reflections Fall 1995, Vol. 14 No. 3
by Barbara Cheadle
Individual freedom is highly prized in our culture. (Which, perhaps, is one of the reasons we so fear blindnessCbecause of the widely held misperception that blindness takes away our freedom.) We strongly believe that every person has the right to make choices and do with their lives what they wish. Not surprisingly, this attitude extends to our bodies and the whole issue of personal privacy and personal space. For example, Americans will not willingly sit with strangers in a restaurant. The place may be full of tables with empty chairs, but if there is one other person sitting at that table, then, as far as we are concerned, the restaurant is full. That's how strong our sense of personal space is. We have correspondingly powerful feelings about our bodies. Public displays of shaved heads, green spiked hair, nose rings, multiple earrings, and tatoos may be appreciated by some and despised by others, but it is tolerated by all. In short, what people choose to do with their own bodies (distasteful as it may be to others) is their business.
But this same tolerance leads us to an equally firm intolerance of those who violate the physical privacy of others. We are especially intolerant, of course, of physical and sexual abuse. But even violations of our social rules about touching are not taken lightly. We take the concept of "my body belongs to me" seriously. We consider it part of our right to individual freedom. Unless you are blind, that is; then a double standard is applied. Don't believe it? Think about what you know to be true about our social expectations and the concept of respect for others' physical bodies and personal space.
Sometimes there is uncertainty about what is acceptable and unacceptable social touching. The debate about what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace is one example of our cultural expectations undergoing change. But most of us never think or worry about what is appropriate or inappropriate touching in our daily routines. The unspoken rules are so thoroughly ingrained in our behavior that we are only aware of them when someone breaks a rule, or we travel to another country where the rules regarding touch and personal space differ from ours.
We all know that it is perfectly acceptable, for example, to expect a hug and a kiss from great-aunt Emma (even if we haven't seen her in ten years), a firm handshake from our lawyer (which we may only see once a year), and no physical contact at all-only a distant nod and wave-from a neighbor we may have seen almost daily for twenty years. We expect our doctors to follow a certain protocol in a physical examination and we are uneasy or suspicious when strangers, or even casual acquaintances, get too close or touch us too much in social situations.
Although children are necessarily touched more frequently, there are clear distinctions and expectations regarding acceptable, and unacceptable, social touching at each level of development. A two-year-old toddler is vocally outraged if he or she is picked up or cuddled like a "baby" when they are trying to assert their new-found maturity and independence. A seven-year-old is appropriately offended if touched or handled as if he or she were still a toddler. And God help the parent who attempts to hug a teen-age son or daughter in public!
It would seem reasonable to assume that the same social standards regarding touch should apply equally to the blind. Even if one made the questionable assumption that all blind persons need more physical assistance than others, is it not consistent with current practice to assume that one should first ask if help is needed, and, if so, how the help is wanted. On the contrary, all sense of what is respectful, proper, or improper seems to disappear when an ordinary member of the public encounters a blind person. The only standard which seems to apply is: "If he or she is blind, grab 'em!" Over the years I have watched strangers and family members alike physically push, pull, and tug blind individuals-children and adults-about with nary a "By your leave" or "May I help you?"
I admire my blind friends (adults) who handle this unwanted, unsolicited "laying on of hands" with firmness, dignity, and good grace. I remember the time years ago when a blind friend and I walked into a highway rest stop bathroom. My friend was standing close to the towel dispenser, waiting her turn for a stall, when in came a gaggle of matronly women. Spotting my friend, they assumed that she was trying to find the towels. Talking non-stop they grabbed her (literally), "dried" her hands, and physically handed her back down the line till she was out of the bathroom. It happened so quickly Marsha was too stunned and shocked to even speak. But she quickly regained her composure, quietly used her cane to walk back in, and located her place in the line. Needless to say, the women were chagrined, maybe even a little put-out. They didn't apologize, but they didn't make a grab for Marsha again, either.
Adults who have had some training and have developed some confidence in themselves can pull this off. But what can children do when this happens to them? Worse, what happens if parents and family members follow the "grab 'em, push, pull, and tug" model? If they have never experienced anything else, will children have any choice but to accept this physical pushing and pulling with passive resignation? What, I wonder, are they learning about themselves? Do they believe that "My Body Belongs to Me" in the same sense that we expect sighted children to understand this message?
What should a blind child learn to expect from others in regard to respect for their bodies and their personal space? Should the social rules we follow for sighted children be applied to blind children, or do blind kids require a special and different set of "touching" rules? If so, where do we draw the line? Hands and arms may be grabbed without permission, but not the waist? What about the head and shoulders? Who is allowed to grab them without permission and who isn't? What can they say or do to prevent being touched against their wishes? For that matter, do blind children have a right to such wishes at all?
It is likely that many parents and educators have never considered these questions, at least consciously. Our cultural expectations regarding social touching are usually taught through modeling and admonition. We don't even think about it as we do it. Nor do we usually think about it when we flout the normal standards and apply a different set of expectations for blind children. We simply follow the dictates of the stereotypes we have learned.
But some people do think and do change this pattern. (I refer the reader to the articles "The Helping Hand Syndrome" and "Guiding Hands" in this issue.) The parents of Niki and Martha, two blind girls I have known almost since birth, decided early on to follow a different path. Niki's family read about blindness, joined the NFB, attended conventions, thought about what they learned, and made a conscious decision: they would treat their daughter in all ways with the same respect and expectations with which they planned to raise their sighted children. Martha's mother, who is blind herself, came to the same conclusion but from a different set of experiences. She not only had the collective experience of the NFB upon which to draw, she could apply the best from her own upbringing and avoid (or try to) the mistakes her parents and teachers had made.
But there was one thing neither set of parents could do: they could not magically make every adult in their child's life believe and behave this way. We prepare our children the best we can, but eventually they must meet and deal with the world as it is. Usually this happens when a child first goes away to school. And that's what happened to Niki and Martha.
Beginning around the first grade or second grade, they gradually became the hapless victims of the "grab 'em, push, pull, and tug" model of "handling" the blind. If spotted in the attempt to go or do anything by themselves, janitors, kitchen workers, secretaries, and teachers would drop what they were doing and grab a hand, an arm, or even the cane and insist on helping. The girls couldn't go to the bathroom, the lunchroom, the playground, or the bus without an adult rushing in to give them a guiding hand. One classroom teacher deserted her class when she spotted one of the girls passing her classroom on the way to get a drink of water. She was afraid the girl would get lost. But by far the worse culprits were their school aides. (As is common practice today, each girl was assigned an aide to help her in the classroom.)
Both girls complained to their parents about this treatment. Niki's mom had the opportunity to see for herself what was going on. She went to the school and sat in her daughter's class for a few hours. She was appalled by the aide's behavior, especially during a story time activity. All the children were to sit on the floor facing the teacher who would read to them. Since this activity required no assistance, the mom assumed the aide would leave the room, or at least stand quietly in the back. She did not. Instead, the aide sat on the floor and positioned the seven-year-old girl between her legs as if she were a two-year-old toddler. Adding insult to injury, the aide proceeded to physically move and tilt the girls head toward the teacher. She didn't whisper or suggest that the girl look at the teacher, or tell her quietly where to look. She didn't ask permission-she just grabbed her head and moved it.
It was no surprise to the parents that the girls objected to this type of treatment. Both girls had been raised with the positive, can-do philosophy of the Federation. They had canes as soon as they could walk, and they used them. They were not of a mind to take all this grabbing and pulling-even if it was from adults at school-meekly or without protest. It wasn't that Martha or Niki wanted to be disruptive or rude. They just couldn't see where it was such a big deal to go down the hall to the bathroom by themselves. But many of the adults, especially the school aides, didn't take kindly to these protests. From their perspective, they were only doing their jobs-one aide even stated it that way-"It's my job to be by her side all the time." Soon, Martha and Niki were being labeled "uncooperative and disrespectful." They were admonished for "back-talking the teacher" or accused of "not knowing when to accept help" when they resisted unnecessary assistance. But by far the most astonishing-and chilling-remark came one day from Martha's aide. The aide had developed the unpleasant habit of grabbing Martha by the shoulders and steering her down the hall. Finally (on the advice of her mother to whom she had complained about this embarrassing situation), Martha asked the aide to take her hands off her shoulders-she had her cane and she could walk and find the turn by herself. The aide angerly told Martha "I can touch you whenever I want to; it's my choice."
Fortunately for both girls they have tough-minded parents. These parents had been tough on themselves, deliberately choosing to hold normal expectations for their children despite feelings of guilt and fear for their safety. Now they were ready and willing to be tough and demand that others treat their children also with respect and high expectations-even if they didn't understand why or yet believe in the need to change their behavior. Today, Niki is in a different school. It's not perfect, but there is no longer an aide hovering over her. The experience with the other aide did not break Niki's spirit. She recently began taking private piano lessons. Her teacher has never taught a blind child, and neither mom or dad, who both work full-time, had the time right away to talk much about blindness and expectations with the piano teacher. As it turned out, they didn't have to. Niki took care of it. The first time the teacher attempted to take her by the hand, Niki pulled away and informed her-in typical eight-year-old fashion-"Hasn't anyone ever told you how to treat a blind kid? You don't grab them-this is what you do," and proceeded to give the instructor a lesson in sighted-guide etiquette. The piano teacher, by the way, is delighted with Niki and took no offense at her impromptu instruction.
As for Martha, she is still in the same school with the same aide. The aide is clearly a little puzzled about the whole affair, but she no longer hovers by Martha's side every minute, and she is learning to respect Martha's wishes about physical assistance. A letter from the National Office of the NFB, an NFB volunteer advocate at an IEP meeting, the moral support of the mobility instructor, and the continued persistence of mom convinced the administrators and teachers to change their behavior. Attitudes still lag behind, but those, too, will change as they see Martha grow and flourish.
At ages eight and nine, these girls know that their bodies belong to them. Help is welcome (sometimes), but under their terms and under their guidance-not someone else's. They cannot yet turn down help with the tact and grace my friend Marsha displayed-after all, she was an adult in her thirties. But they are as polite as any child their age can be; and that's all their parents want-a normal kid.


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Who Will Be Published Next? Maybe You.
Interview by Grant Faulkner
I was first attracted to the Used Furniture Review simply because of its name. As a congenital junk collector and lover of the most raggedy-assed furniture on the planet, I couldn't resist it.
But beyond its name, the Used Furniture Review drew me in because of a very slick interview with the very polished Rick Moody. I was like, damn, how did this upstart lit mag score an interview with such literary royalty—not to mention the likes of Tom Perotta, Paul Lisicky, Dani Shapiro, and Leah Hager Cohen.
So I started following the Used Furniture Review on Twitter and Facebook, submitted a story to them ("Theories," which they accepted, showing they had taste?), and then decided to find out more by interviewing founder and editor David Cotrone.
Why did you decide to start a literary magazine?
That's such a simple and good question. And really hard to answer. I know there are so many magazines already out there. So many good ones, too. But there's something so great about the experience of creating something, and working with others to keep that creation alive—that is to say, working with all of our contributors.
And you know, a huge part of what we are is that we post new work on a continuous basis. Most of the sites I visit daily are continuous: The Rumpus, The Millions, HTMLGIANT. But they're all mostly nonfiction and commentary. I wanted to do the same thing except for fiction and poetry, too.
Is there any existential or symbolic meaning to the name Used Furniture Reviw?
The name comes from a story I started to write but then abandoned. I wrote something like, "He felt like used furniture." The metaphor seemed a little forced at the time but I still liked the idea of it, so in thinking of a name for our review, it was there to use.
There's also a certain air that goes with it, I hope, that evokes eclecticism. And a sort of wonder, too. This idea that writing is an investigation of where a certain antique came from, what it witnessed, how it outlived its owner. But so that last bit is dealing more with hindsight than anything else. When Susannah (our managing and copy editor) and I decided on Used Furniture Review, it was as simple as we liked the way it sounded.
I think there's something to be said for the way something sounds. Someone once told me there are two ways of looking at writing. You can be obsessed with a word's meaning, the philosophy behind things, or you can walk around singing and scatting and reciting lines and lyrics, all the while falling in love with the musicality of language. If that's true, then I like to think our name has both.
Has anyone thought you actually review used furniture?
Yes. All the time. A kind of neat and hilarious part about running the site is it's possible to see what people run searches for in Google and other search engines in finding their way to us. People who find us by accident are usually looking for used furniture, or furniture in general.
How many submissions do you receive for each issue? What percentage of those do you publish?
We get anywhere from 5 to 25 submissions per day. I'm not sure of the percentage we publish, and I'm not really concerned with those kinds of numbers. If the writing sings, we take it. If it doesn't, we ask to see more work from the submitter. Really, we would love to take every submission we see. Of course, we can't. But we can try.
How would you describe the type of material that you're looking for?
Lucid. Bewildering. Simple. Haywire. Quiet. Loud. Everything and nothing.
Other than the stunning story, "Theories," have you published a piece or pieces that you think are quintessential Used Furniture Review stories?
I'd love to say all of them, but in particular I'm really attached to the two stories we have by Kim Chinquee, "Sennenhund" by Myfanwy Collins, "Robbing the Cradle" by Alana Noel Voth, and the four poems we have by Corey Mesler. We also have some amazing writing waiting in our queue that I can't wait for everyone else to see.
If you could publish any living writer in the journal, who would you pick?
Stephen Elliott. Steve Almond. ZZ Packer. Junot Diaz. Dave Eggers. Matt Bell. Blake Butler. Amy Hempel. Everyone reading this. Those who think no one will notice their work. You.
You've scored great interviews with the likes of Tom Perotta, Rick Moody, Kristen Hersh, and Dani Shapiro. How did you do that as such a young lit journal? What parties do you go to?
A few of the authors I've seen read, so I had that way of connecting. The majority of them have happened because of something that looks like luck and grace. A tip for anyone looking to run interviews: never interview someone if you haven't read their work.
Who is next? Jonathan Franzen? Alice Munro? Katy Perry? Patti Smith? Pee Wee Herman?
Man, I wish.
Do you read other lit mags? Which are your favorites?
All the time. My favorites are the ones I hope the Used Furniture Review can someday stand next to: PANK, The Collagist, elimae, Boston Review, Guernica, N+1, Hunger Mountain, New York Tyrant. Really, the list goes on and on.
Do you write and publish your own stories? If so, where?
I definitely write them. Publishing is a different story. But I have work up at Fifty-Two Stories, The Rumpus, PANK, elimae, Dark Sky Magazine, some other places. I love to hate that attempting to get your work out there is a deeply humbling experience.
Does editing a literary magazine help or hinder you as a writer?
It definitely doesn't hinder. It helps in a few ways, though. Sometimes I read something that I want to respond to and an idea for a story is born that way. Sometimes writing is so good you want to do everything you can to do something good, too. It's more motivational than anything.
You're just in your first year. Where do you think Used Furniture Review will be five years from now?
Still here, waiting to become, becoming.


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It's hard to believe that the National Stationery Show is only a few weeks away. Hundreds of Crane stationers from around the world tour the Crane booth and place orders for the coming year. While the sales and marketing staff is busy with customers, Ms. Bliss and I annually host several dozen members of the national media who come to see the latest trends in fine stationery and personal correspondence.
Crane's May introductions are always eagerly anticipated, and this year is no exception. There's even one blockbuster that I can't tell you about yet, but Ms. Bliss and I will be blogging in real time from the show, so make sure to visit the Crane Insider every day from May 17-21 for all the latest.
This week's Friday Eye Candy gives you a sneak peek at four of the new stationery collections from Crane's May introductions that will debut at the show.
The Palazzo Collection adds a touch of European flair to a new line of cards, notes, thank-yous, imprintables and place cards.
Vintage maps and motifs adorn the Cartography Collection.
Bugs are big! Bug notes feature hand-engraved images of a butterfly, lady bug, grasshopper and dragongfly.
And finally, Crane's Dog Notes have been immensely popular for years. This year, you'll see a Golden Retriever, Scotty and a very proud Beagle!


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Date: July 20, 2009
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Visitation Hours: Famous Dads That Are Always With Their Kids Even Though It Didn't Work Out With Mommy
These dads are trying to make it work.
While Bey and Hov are popping out a bundle of happiness, these relationships didn't quite work out. However, the men were trying to still spend time with their chirren. Clap for em.
Swizz Beatz – Swizzy didn't work out with Mashonda, but he's always with the little ones.
Lil Wayne – All those baby mommas and he still sees the kids.
Ludacris – Luda raps about and loves his baby.
Eminem – He actually has sole custody of Hailie! Rappers doing good.
50 Cent – See. Maybe he's not too bad.
Jamie Foxx – He's doing the same…and takes her on the red carpet even.
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Common – Peep his new album and he's got a great song about his daughter that he has custody over too.
Andre 3000 – Three Stacks has his son Seven with Erykah Badu. And they all still kick it. Now make some music together!
Dwyane Wade – His baby mom may hate him, but he's always able to be with his kids.
Usher – Who wouldn't want to hang out with those cute boys.
Chris Bosh – His baby momma is trying to keep the kids away, but Chrissy still sees them all the time.
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Oamaru Fun Run, Triathlon and Duathlon Series: Race 1
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Friendly Bay, Oamaru
The first event in the Oamaru Fun Run, Triathlon and Duathlon Series is on Wednesday, 5 February 2020 at Friendly Bay.
The event starts at 6.00pm, with registration at 5.30pm and the briefing at 5.45pm.
The entry fee is $10 per event for adults or $20 for the series; and $5 per event for students or $10 for the series.
Oamaru Fun Run, Triathlon and Duathlon Series
- Next in series (12 February 2020)
Fun Run/Walk:
2.5km (1 lap)
5km (2 laps)
10km (4 laps)
Duathlon (run + bike + run):
2km + 4km + 0.5km
2km + 12km + 2.5km
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The baby is 3 weeks old now. Surprisingly time is not flying by. With the impending doom of work resuming in May I figured it would.
During week eleven of 2012 we spent $97.07 ($13.07 over budget). Not horrible considering I've been paying NO attention to finances.
Did anyone else know before having children that babies sort of make time cease to exist? For the past three weeks I've had virtually no clue as to what day it is, what time it is, or when the last time I took a shower was. Yikes.
Ok, so my total spending for the year comes to an average of $13.72 a day. It's not $12 (yet) BUT it's less than last time I calculated it. GETTING BACK ON TRACK! Woohooo
It's REALLY difficult to tell when you're basically staring at your newborn baby every minute of everyday but he's definitely getting bigger. (that's a good thing) It's really great being a mom, having a new little person in the family, being privileged to such an extent as to have the responsibility for this new AMAZING life!!!


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