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16 Jan Giovanni's Superfan Sidebar 01/16/2014 – The Adam and Dr. Drew Show – 109
A real time blog where Superfan Giovanni does recap and commentary on the show as it happens and opines on all things ACS
The Adam and Drew Show
Guest – Fred Stoller
Recorded 01-15-2014 – Release Date 01-16-2014
Production Number #109
Adam and Drew are welcoming ubiquitous podcast guest Fred Stoller to the Adam and Dr. Drew show for his debut appearance after appearing on The ACS #743 (Production #1075), Dr. Drew Podcast Episodes #69 and #79 and of course Alison Rosen is your New Best Friend #211.
Fred is joined by his attorney and Adam is testing Drew to see if he has an ounce of professional broadcaster in him after 30yrs behind the microphone, nope.
Fred is teasing his lawsuit woes and getting into his early sexual experiences, he's now telling them about his family and sharing some details of the stories he told on the aforementioned 4 episodes above, Drew has actually heard some of this before and doesn't seem to remember.
Adam is now gaining some insight into Fred's sister and citing his own mother who called her mother "Helen", Adam has a hilarious one liner that everyone seems to appreciate.
Adam is getting to how calling parents by the first name is not as normal as it seems when you're living in the environment vs. being out in the real world.
Adam is now asking Fred why his sister gets mad about him talking shit about the people she doesn't even like, Fred has an anecdote about his mother.
Fred's going super in depth on his family and relationships with individual members of said family, Adam is peppering some wise almost Loveline caller esque questions and Drew is in the mix a bit too.
Fred is sharing the irritating nature of his relatives, Drew has a nice anecdote about telling his kids to not let their parents define who they are, very interesting Drew!
Adam is getting into change and the almost daily "this is the way I do it" pushback he gets from people, he's now citing a conversation he has with Olga all the time, Adam gets all "Tommy Vu" on her without realizing it "You see these homes?" "That's my toy!"
Adam is now getting to his sons bed wetting and the old school Jewish logic behind his Grandfather's cure for the bed wetting.
Adam is now sharing his classic story of being woke up to pee in the middle of the night, even citing the "old Jew sounds" he would make to startle Adam awake.
Adam is now sharing how he told his wife about the pee bucket solution used to train him and suggested they use this method for Sonny.
Adam is now explaining the resistance he's been met with in response to his cure for this, Adam says it got implemented the other night after a year of "buzz off".
"Why Not the Bucket?" – Adam, Drew has a hilarious wire trashcan joke and Adam wants to know why everyone is wired to avoid change and to push back, Fred is now interrupting to talk about his mom.
Adam is now offering his new "I should learn that other people don't want to learn" take on life, whoa!
Drew is now taking it to a live read.
Fred is bringing up the one night stand with Kathy Griffin story he told on Drew's show, Adam is asking about the era of Kathy.
Fred is telling them about his lawsuit filed by Kenny Kramer, Fred is explaining how Larry David learned of this man and how he's connected to the sitcom Seinfeld.
Fred is sharing the chapter in his book that's in questions, Fred is taking it back to 1996 and the "escape money" he had at the time.
Fred is taking it to the chapter that contains Kenny Kramer claiming defamation of character, Adam is asking Fred about the case and what he's looking for.
Fred is sharing the details of the written manifesto he was ordered to give on Facebook and Drew along with Adam are asking follow up questions.
Adam is asking Fred about his opportunity to get the case dropped had he apologized before the deadline, Adam is commenting on Fred's lawyer sitting up now and he's saying it's always about the money.
Fred is comparing what Kenny wrote to that of Dorner and his manifesto, the lawyer is now chiming in to explain the things Kenny put up on Facebook.
Adam is ordering Fred to relax and asking Dave the attorney more details, Adam is trying to gleam if this is a money grab or something else, Dave is now clarifying the order of events.
Adam is citing the crazy society that we live in that's built around protecting the elite fighting force of the craziest citizens, he's making some good points and has a funny Norma Rae reference.
Adam is bringing up the patent troll lawsuit against him that makes no sense and how he's 50k deep in attorney's fees because of this lawsuit that could've been filed against anyone and thousands of more appropriate people before Adam if there is such a thing.
Adam is ranting about what we've built, to protect these people who try to collect from the successful.
Dave is sharing about a law in California and Adam has a great "Kathy Griffin has a slap law" one liner.
Fred and Dave are sharing a hypothetical and Dave is having Fred clear something up, Adam has a funny comment about trying to help people more fucked up than Fred, gold!
Adam is giving out some plugs.
1st Caller Chris, Adam is interrupting to bring up how he's stopped trying to change his mother, citing the Adam and Dr. Drew Show #107 example about a conversation with his sister who was concerned she's taken so long to move to her mother's house she inherited.
Adam wants to know if Fred has stopped asking questions much like he has, in order to escape the freak outs and accusations of judgment and personal attacks.
Adam is clarifying how he doesn't treat her the way he would treat Drew, hilarious example of Adam trying to force Drew to move into the new house.
Adam is asking when the love of caring became a personal attack to some people, Fred is giving an example about his late father and dial up internet.
Chris is now back on the line and he's claiming he's like Adam and has hyper vigilance, he's saying that it's putting him more on edge as a single father and he's becoming a worrier.
They're comparing him to Fred's mom, Drew is now rightfully saying that all callers who claim this are misinterpreting Adam, the man with ice in his veins.
Drew is clarifying Adam's unique affect that's much different than what Chris have, possibly the opposite.
Adam tells Chris this is what booze is for, Drew is offering up some sympathy and understanding for Chris being raised by a paranoid person.
Drew is advocating "get over it" if possible and Adam is giving the standard classical music and lifestyle change or medication and therapy combo if needed.
Drew is getting to self-regulation and feeling ok in your own skin, the function of the self and Adam wants to know how one can be taught not to feel comfortable in their own skin.
Drew is giving some super in depth in for on the regulatory system and how it comes on line in a human through interpersonal relationships.
Adam is now citing the liners producer Ann would get worked up about and how Drew would always cave and turn around to record it for them, Adam is offering up brilliant logic for his position.
Fred has a funny comment about fear at restaurants and Adam lays in a perfect joke.
Adam is now asking Fred why he wants to flee from all places, Fred is explaining why he wants to get things done and Adam is agreeing with him on a single point about efficiency.
2nd Caller Kevin and his wife are expecting twins, he wants the advice of parents of multiples, both Adam and Drew.
Kevin proves Adam's point about medical intervention and has a killer one liner about dressing his kids up in identical Hitler outfits.
Adam is getting to the differences among his kids and how their age is almost the only similarity among them, he's saying it's not too different than having kids a year apart from each other.
Adam is now sharing an anecdote of having dinner with Vince Vaughn and his wife as told on The Adam Carolla Show #1231
Adam is offering up the advice he gave to Vince about his concern being the best thing possible for his kids, meaning he'll be a fine parent as he cares more than 90% of other parents, way ahead of the curve.
Adam is now doing a live read.
3rd Caller Stacey, she's lost 73lbs over 5 years ago and she's telling them how she accomplished that.
Adam is commenting on how it's always the simple advice that works for people, not some fad diet.
Drew is bringing up his recent lunch with Tom Arnold who dropped over 70lbs and how Tom told him about what it was like growing up with food restrictions and what that did to him as an adult.
Stacey is sharing how much she loves the show and does the dreaded "my question is for Dr. Drew" thing that no true fan would ever do, a Loveline era taboo that Adam rants against.
She wants to know about people who get surgery over changing their lifestyle and he's citing a relative who underwent the surgery, Adam cuts her off right as a dog starts to go off in the background.
Adam is now asking Drew his take and giving his own on the surgical interventions that he's seen work for people he's known for years, he's citing Lisa Lampanelli and her results.
Adam has a great methadone analogy and Drew is agreeing with him, Adam is summing it all up and Drew is closing it out.
Adam is giving out the plugs and wrapping up the episode, Adam has a funny delivery on the title of Fred's book.


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Monica Morin will be delivering a FREE Packrafting Awareness presentation at Beaver Sports on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The session is to help prepare packrafting enthusiasts for this upcoming season. Mimicking Avalanche Awareness education, this hour and a half talk is an introduction to what you need to know prior to getting on the water.
The purpose of this presentation is to help packrafters choose appropriate rivers for their skill levels. Monica will explore how packrafting has evolved, and why it is growing so rapidly in popularity, especially among Alaskan adventurers. She will focus on trip preparation and planning, including packrafting-specific safety equipment, packing tips, choosing trip partners, and selecting routes and rivers best suited to group skills and experience. Discover how factors such as river gradient, water level, weather conditions, remoteness, river features, and other available information can help evaluate risk potential for a particular trip. Monica will also share case studies, and discuss opportunities and resources for additional safety and skill development.
Many new packrafters come to the sport from a background of backpacking or adventure racing. They often run rivers in these ultralight, stable, and highly maneuverable craft that they would not have the skills to attempt in a kayak or canoe. With limited skills in reading water, hazard assessment, and ability to take advantage of river features to maneuver or scout, new packrafters can easily get into situations they are unprepared to handle. Becoming more aware of safety and skills developed in the whitewater boating community and among river professionals can help packrafters progress safely as they explore new rivers. Avalanche awareness training has helped many Alaskan backcountry travelers minimize dangerous situations in their winter playgrounds. Monica hopes that this introduction to packraft awareness can help the packrafting community in similar ways.
Monica Morin is an avid Alaskan wilderness adventurer currently living the Denali area. She began her whitewater career as a raft guide out east. She now enjoys combining her love for the rivers with her love for the mountains and endless exploration. She is also involved with the newly formed Safety Committee of the American Packraft Association.

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Happy Tuesday, friends!
Although it's only Tuesday, we at the blog feel it's never too early to start planning for the upcoming weekend. Because let's face it, the previous weekend already seems aaaages ago, doesn't it? So, let the weekend plans commence!
We are gearing up for the second long weekend of Summer 2016, and we couldn't be more excited. While the Canada Day weekend is exciting in its own right for so many reasons, the August Civic Holiday weekend – or Simcoe Day – really feels like the perfect summer weekend. By this time in the season we are all well into the summer groove, we've got our BBQ or picnic or camping or cottaging game down pat; we've perfected our sunscreen and/or bug spray application. And, hopefully, we've all got our summer hair care and styles worked out, so the rest of the summer is a breeze.
If you have made plans to escape the city this weekend, well, lucky you! And we hope you have a magnificent time, whatever your plans are! If you are a bit late to the "get out of town" party for the long weekend, don't worry – we've got your back! There is a lot to do in the Greater Hamilton area if you can't get away. And, if you do want to plan a last minute getaway, we can help you with that too. Let our guide to the long weekend guides be your guide! (That's the last time for the word guide. Promise.)
Magic 8
Kicking things off is this list from the good people at Tourism Hamilton and their 8 things to do over the August long weekend in Hamilton. This is a great list, with a little bit of everything, and, as the saying goes, something for everyone. Whether you're into dance, film, rollerskating, or live music – or all of the above – it's happening in The Hammer this weekend!
Everything Festive
If that curated and highlighted list from Tourism Hamilton left you wanting more, well we have more for you. Or, rather, the Tourism Hamilton website has more. Check their ultra comprehensive Festivals & Events page for a highly detailed look at fun things in the city for the long weekend – and beyond!
Geeks Unite!
Maybe by this point in the summer you have had enough of the great outdoors, and you're looking for something to do that won't have you sweating in the sunshine. And maybe, just maybe you're into gaming or YouTube, or maker culture. Then ConBravo! 2016: The Annual Festival of Everything Geek might just be for you! And it's happening right here in downtown Hamilton, at the Hamilton Convention Centre!
Further Afield…
Perhaps you're looking to branch out a bit and get out of the #HamOnt area – temporarily, of course! If that's the case, then take a look at some of these listings for Toronto and other areas of the province. There is no shortage of events and fun things to do!
Considering a visit to the #6ix? Check out the Top Things to do in Toronto.
Hitting up Norfolk County and Lake Erie? Get info here!
Really want to stretch your legs? See what's happening in Prince Edward County!
And, if you're feeling super adventurous, the whole province awaits! Check out OntarioTravel.net for what's going on, well, everywhere!
Whatever you decide to do, we hope you have a wonderful, fun, and safe long weekend.
Enjoy the rest of the week, and we'll see you back here on Friday! Unless you're away for the weekend, of course. But remember, the Willow Salon blog is available on mobile too, so you can take us with you, wherever you're headed!


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A one-night showing of horror titles at the festival
Like every year, a few weeks before Five Flavours festival begins, we meet for a terrifying horror films marathon. This year, the land of Asian terror will be ruled by horrifying heroines – struggling with insanity, craving revenge, coming back from the underworld to harass their startled relatives.
The program of Asian Horror Night includes three chilling titles from directors well-known to Five Flavours audiences – a classic by the unpredictable Shinya Tsukamoto, a dark tale of developers from the Thai horror master, Sopon Sakdapisit, and a satanist superhit by Joko Anwar, which received a record number of Indonesian Academy Awards nominations.
This year, the Asian fear marathon takes place just before Halloween, on 28 October at the Kino Muranów cinema.
Between the screenings, we will invite the audience for refreshments.
Program of the night:
28 October, Saturday, Muranów cinema
20:30 - Satan's Slaves, dir. Joko Anwar, Indonesia 2017, 107'
22:20 - Hair-raising refreshments
23:00 - The Promise, dir. Sopon Sakdapisit, Thailand 2017, 104'
01:00 - Kotoko, dir. Shinya Tsukamoto, Japan 2011, 91'
Tickets: 55 PLN, free entrance for Master Pass holders
Tickets for the Asian Horror Night are also available at the box-office in Kino Muranów.
Director: Joko Anwar, Indonesia 2017, 107'
A remake of a satanist horror from the 1980s, considered as the scariest Indonesian film of all times. The mysterious disease of a mother, a former singer, keeps her lovable family awake at night. But it is only the beginning of the troubles the four siblings will have to face. Dark family secrets, signs conveyed through music, the alarming proximity of the old graveyard visible from the house windows, and creatures, which remember the times of no religion – goosebumps guaranteed!
Director: Sapon Sakdapisit, Thailand 2017, 114'
In the face of a family tragedy, two inseparable friends decide to take a desperate step. But one of them hesitates before fulfilling the dark promise. The punishment for disloyalty will not come immediately, but it will be deadly serious… Sopon Sakdapisit combines the best traditions of Thai horror cinema and a moving social drama, taking a close look at the enriching middle class and the causes of the real estate economic bubble. Modernity and rationality meet forces eluding logic and control – the revenge from the underworld is dreadfully painful even in a luxurious apartment.
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto, Japan 2011, 91'
Kotoko's mind is like a shattered mirror – it keeps pushing her to the verge of insanity. Trying to reconcile the roles of a mother, a partner, and an adult woman seems futile. Tsukamoto, the rebellious individualist, throws the audience in deep water, diving into the abyss of a mental disorder with occasional lighter moments – musical impressions of the leading actress, Cocco, and lots of peculiar sense of humor.
11th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival - Warsaw, 15-22 November, 2017
Organised by: Arteria Art Foundation
Partners: Warsaw City Council, Polish Film Institute, Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Japan Foundation, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin, Asian Film Awards Academy
More information - piecsmakow.pl
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But that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the latest releases. Bring the movies to you with these cheap ideas for creating a fun movie night at home.
Make it official and plan some fun
Setting a date and time will make your movie night into an 'event', and an event is something to look forward to! Write your special night on the family calendar and let younger kids create invitations for everyone attending. Give every family member something fun to do - smaller children make great ushers and popcorn sellers, and the 'projectionist' can man the remote and pick the first film. Why not help the kids create a Box Office out of - what else - a box? Kids can sell hand-made tickets and popcorn from their box office window.
Choose a theme, set the scene
Choose movies to a set theme to give your movie night a fun flavour. Some fun theme ideas are: Wild West, superheroes, Christmas, fairytales, musicals, or animation. Everyone can dress up and pretend to be their favourite movie characters, and snacks and decorations can be themed too! Then you're ready to set the scene by creating a home cinema in your lounge room, with comfy beanbags and cushions to laze on, dim lights, and cardboard popcorn boxes (you can purchase these at most supermarkets). Try Christmas lights or lamps for a nice atmosphere, or drag out the sleeping bags for a family slumber party!
Speed clean and switch off
Nothing puts a dampener on relaxing than the thought of housework still to do. Avoid that sinking feeling by having the whole family pitch in on a 15 minute speed-clean before you relax on the couch together. Dishes can be done, rubbish taken out, and toys tidied away in a matter of minutes when there's a fun goal in mind! And just like in the real cinema, be sure to switch off mobile phones and turn your answering machine on. Let nothing short of an emergency interrupt your family time - your family will appreciate that they have your full attention. Remember, movie night is a special family occasion.
Movie food made easy
To avoid aching bellies full of snack food and drinks, fill up on a proper dinner before you begin your movie night. You can make it quick and simple and even avoid takeaway - try this kids nachos recipe or enjoy classic movie food with our kid-friendly pocket pizzas. And don't forget to make lots of yummy popcorn.
Schedule an intermission
Most children will need a toilet break during the evening, so make time for a short intermission. Everyone can use the bathroom, stretch their legs, or make a trip to the 'snacks stand' (fridge or pantry) for more supplies. This might be a good time to put the smaller children to bed, and settle back in to enjoy some more teenage or grown-up viewing later in the evening.
Jump into jammies
Get everyone comfy and snug in their pyjamas before settling in to watch the movie-fest - they'll appreciate elastic waistbands when they've gorged themselves on too much nacho popcorn! Plus, everyone's ready for bed when the movies are over. All that's left to do now is enjoy your special family movie night!


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The largest voluntary association of women in the state, the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs (TFWC) was founded in 1897 to combine the efforts of existing women's literary clubs around the state. Since then, the scope of the TFWC's work has expanded to include the promotion of improvements in education, natural resource conservation, domestic issues, public affairs, international affairs, the arts, and Texas heritage. The organization's first few decades were a time of great activism as it fought for many of the reforms of the Progressive movement, including child labor legislation, public health and humane prisons.
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Comprising a memorandum, newspaper clippings, and a handbook, the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Scrapbook, 1926, 1939-1940, documents the organization's involvement in prison reform, structure, and activities. The handbook (1939-1940) details the TFWC's bylaws, leadership, meetings, and deliberations. The scrapbook concerns a constitutional amendment to enact Texas prison reform and contains a memorandum stating the TFWC's support for the amendment as well as articles from Texas newspapers related to the cause. Additionally, a 1940 clipping discusses an art exhibition sponsored by the federation.
This collection is open for research use.
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Scrapbook, 1926, 1939-1940, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center's "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project," 2009-2011.


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16/17 Coach Raiffeisen Dornbirn Lions (Austria-2 Bundesliga)
15/16: Coach farm teams of Baskonia. Coach of Youth Teams and technicalization
with scholarship players.
2014/15: Coach in International Campus in Georgia, within the agreement between the Georgian Federation and Baskonia
2013 / 14: Baskonia ACB ASSISTANT COACH Sergio Scariolo – SPANISH KING ́S CUP 2014. Top 16 EUROLEAGUE. U20 national team ASSISTANT COACH with Jaume Ponsarnau (SILVER MEDAL)
2012/13: Araberri LEB
SILVER. Araberri. Formative team (Basque league)
2011/12: Araberri LEB SILVER. Playoff LEB GOLD (4TH POSITION). LEB SILVER Cup
Winners. HEAD COACH. U20 National Team (BRONZE MEDAL). ASSISTANT COACH.
2010/11: Araberri EBA LEAGUE. EBA LEAGUE champion. HEAD COACH. Upgrade LEB SILVER. Selección Euskadi formation regional team. Araberri formation team (Basque league)
2009/10: Araberri EBA LEAGUE. Playoffs LEB SILVER. HEAD COACH. Araberri formation team. Euskadi formation regional team 4th POSITION (SPAINSH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP).
2008/09: Leclerc Vitoria 1o NACIONAL LEAGUE. Upgrade EBA LEAGUE HEAD COACH. Euskadi formation regional team- 3rd POSITION (SPANISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP).
2007/08: Mondragon Unibertsitatea 1a NACIONAL LEAGUE. Upgrade EBA LEAGUE. HEAD COACH. Technical manager in Alava Basketball Federation. Euskadi formation team (5th POSITION YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP)
2006/07: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. Technical manager in Alava Basketball Federation.
2005/06: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. Technical manager in Alava Basketball Federation. Winners of Youth Tournament in Cadiz.
2004/05: Autoescuela Álava, REGIONAL LEAGUE. Upgrade to Primera Division. Youth Tournament in Cadiz (5th POSITION). Alava regional team (SPANISH CHAMPIONS by regions)
2003/04: Autoescuela Álava, REGIONAL LEAGUE. primera interautonómica. Alava regional team (Winner of Spanish Championship)
2002/03: Gasteiz, FORMATION TEAM. Basque league. U16
2001/02: Gasteiz, FORMATION TEAM. U16
2000/01: Corazonistas, FORMATION TEAM. U16
1999/00: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. Youth Spanish Championship. U15
1998/99: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. U15
1997/98: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. U15
1996/97: Upv autonómica league. FORMATION TEAM. U15
1995/96: Upv autonómica league. Marianistas,FORMATION TEAM. U15
1994/95: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. U15
1993/94: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. U15
1992/93: Marianistas, FORMATION TEAM. U15
1991/92: Marianistas, BASKETBALL SCHOOLS. U12
Graduate (highest level) coach title in Madrid 2004, second level coach title Vitoria 2003.
First level title in Vitoria 2001.
Coaching formation course in Zaragoza 2014 and 2012. San Sebastián 2010. San Sebastián 2009.
Local monitor title. Vitoria 1998. Monitor title in Álava 1995.
Tutor for alumni of basketball graduate courses.
Participation in several clinics and meetings as:
"Baloncesto 2000" coaching courses. Organized by
Baskonia, 30 hours. ACB Coaches Clinic. Between1998 and 2005.
Ourense basketball clinic.
Technical meetings in Madrid.
Tecnical meeting about
pedagogy, physicology, organizad by Local Council of Alava. Christmas clinics, organized by AEEB (Coaches Association)
Formation meetings for coaches, organizad by AVEB.
Specialized basketball course: Point-guards. Made in Getxo 2002.
Specialized basketball course: pivots. Made in Gernika 2003.
Specialized basketball course: Minibasket. Bilbao Marzo 2004.
Technical meetings for players and coaches (Third Edition) improvement organizad by FEB (Spanish Basketball Federation). Granada 2003.
U15 National Team Coach, Collell 2004. U20 National Team Assistant Coach, Bronze Medal
2012 and Silver Medal 2014.
Technical manager in Alava Basketball Federation. 2006 y 2007.
First level course Manager for coaches. Vitoria. 2005-07
First level teacher in Basque Basketball Federation. 2007-14
Second level teacher in Basque Basketball Federation. Eibar 2005. Bilbao 2008. Vitoria 2009. Bilbao 2010. Barakaldo 2011. Durango 2012.
Technical campus coach in Basque, Aragon and Navarra Basketball Federation for u16 teams, Sallent del Gallego (Huesca) 2005. Bilbao Basket Campus 2013.
La Salle Bilbao 2009 Campus Coordinator. 2 weeks.
Summer camp monitor for Baskonia (from 1997 to 2001). Coach in Campus Baskonia 2008.
Laredo 2003 Coach in Campus. Campus Cordal (Maliaño) 2005. Campus Padura 2007.
Alava u18 team coach in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007.
I.V.E.F. basketball researchs in Vitoria. 1996.
FEB events organization: 3x3 school programm Spanish Basketball Federation 2007.
Helping in LXIV Spanish Basketball King ́s Cup, 2000 in Vitoria.
Member of Basque Basketball Federation and Spanish Basketball Coaches Asociation since 1996 and in Castilla y Leon Federation since 2002.
Basketball coaches website manager.
Local journalist in Alava7 TV. 2002
Monitor de iniciación deportiva, en varios colegios de Vitoria. (2002 y 2003).
Watching different kinas of basketball coaching and practicing from the main teams in ACB, LEB or NATIONAL TEAM.
Specially practice programm for World Championship Indianapolis 2002 with more than 30 practices of different national teams as Angola, Spain, Croatia, Australia or Lithuania.
ACB training week. Bilbao Basket 2006 and 2008, Bruesa GBC 2007. Real Madrid 2010 (Ettore Messina). Estudiantes 2013.
International Campus Georgia 2015, within the agreement between the Georgian Federation and Baskonia. Two weeks of training in Georgia, and exchange, two weeks in Vitoria.


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Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Manufacturing | SAP TRAINING COURSES
Solution:SAP S/4HANA
Level:Details, Configuration & Transaction
Level:Details, Configuration & Transaction
Course announcements
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- If you have not yet purchased a subscription to the SAP Learning Hub, please click here . This content and system are updated quarterly to ensure that you stay current.
- This course is specifically designed for IT Professionals involved in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud from the Manufacturing perspective. Learners will start with the requirements and knowledge necessary for the manufacturing focused consultant. They will take into account the best practices and end-to-end processes for driving and executing manufacturing related scope items in SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This course will also include non-line of business specific cross topics such as Organizational Units, extensibility, master data management, and native integrations to SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba, and other SAP cloud environments. There will be Live Access hands-on exercises and demonstrations to give learners the opportunity to practice on a live SAP S/4HANA Cloud training environment.
- This course will prepare you to:
- Execute on the SAP Activate Implementation Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud from a Manufacturing line of business perspective
- Conduct a Fit to Standard Workshop for the Manufacturing solution area
- Manage Master Data with a focus on Manufacturing related master data
- Apply SAP S/4HANA Cloud Best Practices on system data used in an SAP S/4HANA Cloud environment: e.g. Organizational Units of Default Company, Sales Org, Plants, etc.
- Practice the configuration of scope items related to core Manufacturing
- Practice the configuration of scope items related to Manufacturing analytics
- Explore SAP native integrations and Data Migration
- Explore various extensibility topics for In-App and Side-by-Side extensibility
- Application Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Business Process Architect
- Business Process Owner / Team Lead / Power User
- Change Manager
- Data Consultant / Manager
- Developer Consultant
- Enterprise Architect
- Solution Architect
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Symbolizing San Francisco's unique synergy of history and high tech, Market Square and 1 Tenth span an entire block of Market Street in the city's Mid-Market area. The renovations transform two former retail warehouses into 1,264,182 square feet of Class A creative office space. 1355 Market, an Art Deco icon built in 1937, has been rebranded as Market Square, but is more popularly known as "the Twitter Building" (Yammer and One Kings Lane are also tenants).
RMW architecture & interiors provided core and shell architectural services for the 863,392-square-foot building, creating a new main lobby which combines muscular raw concrete columns with sleek dark metal. Douglas Fir beams repurposed from a WWII-era rooftop structure add warmth and texture to the walls.
Market Square's neighbor, 875 Stevenson, has been rebranded as 1 Tenth. Built in the 1970s as a wholesale furniture warehouse, with very small windows and no front door, the 400,790 sf building has been gutted and re-skinned, part of its transformation into a light-filled office building. RMW's design for the renovation removes exterior walls on floors 3 through 10, allowing for a glass skin that appears to "float" away from the structural frame, creating an transparency that clearly reveals what's new and what belongs to the existing structure.
At the ground level, a spacious new lobby features 16-foot-high panels of frameless glass across four bays, allowing views into the interior and displaying the building's delicate waffle slab ceiling and concrete panels. Inside, the lobby houses six new destination-style elevators and back-lit reclaimed brass filigree. The project is certified LEED® Gold.
See the Urban Land Institute white paper on Market Square here: MarketSquare_CaseStudy
Architectural Walkthrough for Market Square San Francisco – Shorenstein | ZUM – a 3D Company from zūm on Vimeo.
Market Square has been featured in multiple architectural publications as an example of creative reuse in an urban setting, including the February 2014 issue of Architectural Record and the September/October 2015 issue of Urban Land.
Award: Market Square's lobby was awarded Best Large Lobby in Interior Design Magazine's 2015 MakeItWork design awards.
Award: One Tenth was recognized as a 2015 ENR California Best Project in the Renovation/Restoration Category.
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We talked about this race in December, but as it is about to start we thought it well worth reminding you bout it and pointing out a few more details. After all, it is an extraodinary extreme endurance race with the aim to finally decide who is the faster over severe tough and varied terrain – mountain biker or runner.
Some seriously fit mountain bikers and long-distance endurance athletes will be determined to prove that their medium is king and will be either en route to Nepal or already there acclimatising to the very different altitude. This is a reminder of the imminent start of this year's Yak-Attack.
"Yak Attack is not runner versus mountain bike, it's man versus nature and nature seems to have the upper hand," says Phill Stasiw, Manang to Thorong Phedi, Yak Attack 2007.
March 8th is kick-off day for the annual Yak-Attack with race registration beginning at 2pm infront of the Kathmandu Guesthouse. Starting in the heart of Kathmandu, the race follows a mixture of back country roads and jeep tracks to traverse the Himalayan foothills on its way to Besi Sahar, where the real mountains begin.
After 9 days of riding (and 1 rest day) with stages ranging between 100 km and 18 km,the race will finish in Tatopani where competitors can enjoy a well deserved soak in the rejuvenating hot springs just a short walk away from the hotel and an all-important post race celebration. The final day incorporates a group ride to Beni and then transfer by bus to the lakeside tourist destination of Pokhara.
"I've come away with great memories, new friends and a pair of sore legs and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat," says former entrant Geoff Bamber (runner).
"Yak Attack is the only MTB stage race to take place in Nepal and it offers competitors a rare opportunity to ride in the Annapurna region. There aren't many locations around the world where you have to ride uphill for 4 days, followed by a close to 100km of descent," says Phil Evans, event organizer. "The route also takes competitors through the deepest gorge on earth, with the trail passing between two 8000m plus mountains," he adds.
Evans, the man behind Extreme World Challenges, liaised with Mr Chhimi Gurung, president of the Nepal Mountain bike Association,in 2007 and the idea for Yak Attack was born. It became Extreme World Challenge's first independent event. Using one of Nepal's most fabled trekking routes, the Annapurna circuit, as the venue, this innovative runner-versus-mountain bike race had its inaugural opening in March 2007.
Extreme World Challenges was born out of a love for traveling to far out places and a passion for pushing the body to its physical extremes.
This is a fascinating race between man and bike, and an incredible experience in some of the most beautiful and harsh terrain on earth. In 2007 a runner, marathon man Hari Rokaya, easily won the final stage and finished the entire Annapurna circuit in an astonishing 24hrs and 5mins, making him the fastest person ever recorded to complete the circuit.
In 2008 it was the turn of the mountain bikers with Kaji Sherpa winning in a hard fought battle in a time of 20:52:43. Amazingly, considering the weather had favoured mountain bikers, second place was taken by a runner, Phudorjee Lama Sherpa, in a time of 21:08:34. Both competitors beating the 24 hour mark and proving that that the Nepalese were stealing the show although Philip Morris held up the flag for the Europeans with a third place and a praiseworthy time of 22:06:22 !
2009 … can anyone tell us who won this race? I cannot find the results anywhere. We would also love to know if it was a runner or a biker…
The 2010 yak-Attack, starting on 8th March and ending the 20th, will be the best ever as this year there's 330 km riding with over 8000 m of climbing. Brought to you by Extreme World Challenges UK in collaboration with Dawn Till Dusk, Kathmandu, this is the fourth Yak Attack challenge. Dawn Till Dusk is the first mountain bike company in Nepal run by professional Nepali mountain bikers, Chhimi Urkyen Gurung & Sonam Gurung. It runs bike tours to Nepal, Tibet, Ladakh, Sikkim and Bhutan.


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The Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) history center is preparing to put 4,000 documents from Chiang Kai-shek's (蔣介石) administration online, opening them up to the public for the first time.
The documents are then-government papers that Chiang approved between 1950 and 1975. The center says the online archive will give the public a better understanding of both the party's and the nation's history.
Center director Wang Wen-lung (王文隆) said staff have spent several years digitalizing the documents, which had not been published before, so they could be put online.
"The historical documents that are digitized this time provide not only crucial information about the KMT, but are major historical documents for the nation," Wang said.
In a document approved by Chiang on Aug. 5, 1957, the government discussed ways to address the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), such as: "Zhu Mao bandits" (朱毛共匪) or "bandit spies" (匪諜). Chiang ordered that the CCP should be addressed as "bandit spies."
After that point, "bandit spies" became a regular term for the CCP, Wang said.
The center in August began a program to loan its historical documents, and Wang said it plans to make more such records public.
The Chiang documents will be available online starting on Monday at www.archives.kmt.org.tw.
The center will host a forum tomorrow with 17 political and foreign relations experts on the post-war era and the significance of the documents.


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Devon History
The county of Devon in the south-west of Great Britain covers an area of 6,703 square kilometers and is one of the biggest counties in England. The most important places for tourism are the picturesque fishing villages and the beautiful nature reserves like Dartmoor and Exmoor. Already around 6,000 BC the area was populated by hunters and gatherers. Today 1.2 Million people life in the county. Due to the megalith culture Devon has the eldest monuments in Great Britain.
Important places in Devon
A very special way to discover the county of Devon is going by train. The Seaton Tramway and the South Devon Railway are the most popular ones. One of the most important sights in Devon is the monastery Buckfast Abbey which was built in the 11th century and finished 1937 in a Norman, early Gothic style. The monastery is still inhabited. Open to the public are also the mysterious ruins of Berry Pomeroy Castle, built in the 11th century. Today the castle is owned by the Duke of Somerset. In the capital Exeter a visit to the cathedral St. Peter and the Guildhall, the eldest public building in Great Britain, are definitely worthwhile. Have a romantic stroll through the harbour or have a look at the numerous medieval churches like St. Mary Steps with its magnificent clock tower.


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WASHINGTON, DC – Driving around the nation's capital during the first day of a government shutdown, I wondered if radical Republicans are mean-spirited or just plain stupid.
The answer became clear, however, after watching federal workers on Tuesday slowly file out of a downtown government building: Republicans simply don't care.
They don't care about protecting the poor. They don't care about 800,000 government employees who were forced out of work. They don't care about single mothers who are struggling to care for their babies. And they certainly don't care about school-age kids who can't visit the National Zoo or the Smithsonian Museums because Republicans have essentially called for a moratorium on learning.
The hatred toward President Barack Obama reached a fever pitch on Capitol Hill Tuesday – a hatred that has been festering since Obama took office in 2009.
Arrogant Republicans shut down the federal government for the first time in 17 years specifically to derail Obama's Affordable Care Act. But despite their many roadblocks, Obamacare moved forward Tuesday as Americans started buying health insurance through a new federally-run healthcare service at reduced costs.
In fact, Obama said, the majority of people without insurance are now able to find a health care plan for under $100 a month – which in some cases could be cheaper than a cell phone bill.
"This Republican shutdown did not have to happen," Obama said Tuesday from the White House. "But I want every American to understand why it did happen. They've shut down the government over an ideological crusade to deny affordable health insurance to millions of Americans."
Anton J. Gunn, Director of External Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, spent Tuesday morning answering dozens of questions from anxious black Americans who wanted immediate information about Obamacare. Questions were streaming in faster than Gunn could respond to them.
Gunn is helping the Obama administration explain the Affordable Care Act to black folks all across the country. It's a good idea since black Americans make up nearly 20 percent of 48 million people in this country who are living without health insurance coverage, according to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey.
"People need this information," Gunn told me as he prepared for his third radio interview Tuesday morning. "It's very important."
For African Americans, Obama advisers say, the new health law will address inequities and will increase access to quality, affordable health coverage, invest in prevention and wellness, and give individuals and families more control over their care.
African Americans suffer more disproportionately from obesity, heart disease, and diabetes than the general population and offering affordable health care can help eradicate longstanding health disparities.
So what was the point of shutting down the government? To spite Obama at every opportunity – even it means denying 48 million uninsured Americans access to affordable health care. And here's a question for Tea Party Republicans: If they are so concerned about balancing the federal budget, then why shut down the government which will cost an estimated $1 billion a week?
It makes absolutely no fiscal sense, but desperate people make desperate decisions. It's still all about politics – and it's still about Republicans clinging to the past.
"One faction of one party, in one house of Congress, in one branch of government doesn't get to shut down the entire government just to re-fight the results of an election," Obama said.
Think about it: Republicans are so filled with hate that they even threw their own constituents under the bus just to keep Obama from rolling out his Affordable Care Act. It's cold-hearted, deliberate, and a reckless disregard for poor Americans.
And meanwhile, as Republicans continue to hold America hostage, Obama talked about the financial hardships facing government workers.
"I think it's important that everybody understand the federal government is America's largest employer," Obama said about Tuesday's government shutdown. "Hundreds of thousands of these dedicated public servants who stay on the job will do so without pay — and several hundred thousand more will be immediately and indefinitely furloughed without pay."
But House Republicans aren't worried because they get paid on time no matter how long the government shutdown lasts.
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A Spontaneous "Interview" with a Child Who Was Making the Most of Spring The other day when walking in my neighborhood I found myself crossing the street with a young girl and her mom. The
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When Liver Meets Lungs – Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Cat
One evening whilst playing outside, a little 6 month old kitten (let's call her Tilly) climbed up a tree. A rather inexperienced hunter, when she saw a little birdie on the end of the branch she reached out to get it and, crash! The branch was too thin to support her weight and she fell to the ground. Now what they say is often true, cats do tend to land on their feet, but not always and poor Tilly landed on her side. She got up though and ran into the house, so her owner assumed she was OK. A few hours later her owner noticed that she was quieter than normal and not interested in her dinner. She was also breathing faster than normal but otherwise seemed OK, purring and affectionate, so her owner went to bed and planned to take her to the vet if she was still not right in the morning.
As you could probably guess, at 8:00 the next morning I got a phone call from Tilly's owner, as she had not gotten any better overnight – she was still very quiet and breathing even faster than before. We told her to come straight down and we would take a look right away. A few minutes later Tilly arrived, looking quite sorry for herself, but still happy enough to give me a little purr. I did a full physical exam and found her to be in good health except for her breathing, which sounded quieter than normal through the stethoscope. Her respiratory or breathing rate was very high and she seemed to be struggling to get enough air in. She also seemed depressed, certainly not what I would expect of such a lively young kitten. Once we were certain that everything else seemed to be OK, we gave her some pain medicine and then a little bit of sedation so she would sit still while we took some x-rays of her chest. What we found was no surprise given her history, but still always comes as a bit of a shock when we see it – Tilly had a diaphragmatic hernia.
What is a diaphragmatic hernia?
The diaphragm is a large, thin muscle that separates the chest cavity (with the heart and lungs) from the abdomen (with the stomach, liver and intestines among other things). It is normally an air-tight barrier which allows the chest cavity to achieve negative pressure, in other words there is pressure on the lungs to expand out rather than collapse in. When the diaphragm moves down with each breath, the lungs move with it causing them to expand even further when you breathe in. And when it moves back up again, it helps the lungs to contract so the air is forced out when you exhale. Without a diaphragm or with a damaged one you can still breathe, just not very well, and this is what poor Tilly was experiencing. A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through a hole in the body cavity which normally contains it. In the case of a diaphragmatic hernia, a hole develops in the diaphragm which allows the organs of the abdomen to enter the chest cavity. As you can imagine, this is neither good for chest, as the invading organ takes up precious lung space, nor for the organ itself as sometimes its blood supply can get cut off in the process. Some diaphragmatic hernias are emergencies and need to be corrected immediately, while some can go on for weeks without anybody even noticing, it depends on the size of the hole and which organs get displaced. Some animals are even born with them. In Tilly's case, the sudden pressure on her belly from hitting the ground caused her diaphragm to tear and some of her liver to move up through the hole. It was a serious condition but not a life-threatening emergency, and it has been shown that there is a higher success rate in some cases if surgery is done after 24-48 hours, so she was scheduled for surgery to repair the hernia the following day and kept in hospital under close observation until then.
So what happened?
We took Tilly to surgery the following day and once we could see inside, the extent of the injury became apparent. There was a 5 cm tear in the diaphragm muscle, and about half of her liver was now sitting right next to her lungs! We were able to carefully pull the liver back into the abdomen and sew up the hole, making sure that all the organs looked happy and healthy before finishing the surgery. Our nurse did a fantastic job keeping Tilly stable under the anaesthetic, and even had to breathe for her for a few minutes while we sewed up the hole. Just before we woke her up, we inserted a needle into the chest to drain out all the extra air so that her chest cavity could regain its negative pressure. Her breathing was immediately improved, and stayed that way throughout her recovery. The next day she was eating and even trying to play with the notes on her cage, so she was able to go home.
It has now been nearly a week and Tilly is still doing really well. Her owner says she is even trying to climb things, despite being told that she must stay very quiet to allow her injuries some time to heal. If only you could explain to her how she got into this trouble in the first place! All the best to brave Tilly and her brave owners, I expect she will make a full recovery and be back to her usual kitten acrobatics in no time.
If you are worried about any problems with your cat, talk to your vet or try our Interactive Cat Symptom Guide to help decide what to do next.


text: The writers and producers of Scandal and ABC's marketing department deserve some recognition. Last week's episode, which revealed #whoshotFitz (seriously, excellent work with that ubiquitous hashtag , ABC) hit a series high 2.5 adults 18-49 rating, up from a 2.2 for its heavily hyped previous episode. Prior to the launch of this storyline, the show typically hit a 2.0 or 1.9 adults 18-49 rating. The question is whether the ratings will hold now that the storyline is switching from #whoshotFitz to #whyshotFitz. (Update: some of you took that description of the plot's change in direction really literally. The actual official hashtag for this week's episode is #whatthehuck.) Make your predictions about the ratings for tonight's episode (#whatratingFitz) below and check back here tomorrow to find out if you're right.


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Amazon's range of smart speakers and their artificial intelligence assistant Alexa have proved to be a huge sales hit.
But the product is still a shadow of what the man in charge - Dave Limp - and indeed their owners, hope it will become.
"We have thousands of engineers inside Amazon adding to [its] capability every day and then another tens of thousands of developers adding to the skills," he tells the BBC.
"The thing I am sure of is that this time next year she will be significantly more intelligent than she is now, and that sometime in the future we will hit our goal of reinventing the Star Trek computer."
It's a lofty goal, especially since any attempt to go beyond commanding a weather update or asking for the lights to be switched on is currently asking for trouble.
Try to have anything close to a normal conversation with Alexa and it tells you it doesn't understand or cannot help.
But though it may not always be obvious, the firm says rapid progress is being made.
"One [feature] that we've rolled out relatively recently here in the UK is she can start answering follow-up questions," Mr Limp gives as an example of behind-the-scenes work being done.
"So, she understands some simple kind of pronouns.
"You could ask, 'What's the weather here in London?' and then do a follow-up question, 'What's the population there?'
"And she'll know the context was London."
He also draws attention to the fact that Alexa recently crossed the 15,000 "skills" threshold - its name for voice-controlled apps.
That figure sounds all the more impressive when you consider its nearest rival, Google Home, has fewer than 400.
One consultancy calculated that Amazon's skill count is currently growing at 37 times the rate of the search giant's.
But the question is how many of the programs are truly useful.
For all the promise of compelling new ways to control home appliances or on-demand news updates from major media brands, there seem to be a mountain of apps dedicated to delivering "fun facts", gags, wacky noises and a vast range of ambient sounds.
Or as one study suggested earlier this year, a whopping 97% of voice skills are left unused after just one week of being installed.
"I guess I would not agree with the thesis that some of the skills are not sticky - many of them are," says Mr Limp when challenged about quality.
"You never know which one of those Cat Facts is going to turn into the next big thing. There are many examples of that out there.
"We want to build tools in such a way that the individual hobbyist can build something but also the most professional enterprise developer can build something as well and everything in between.
"Consumers will choose the ones they find most useful and the cream will rise the top. But I would tell you, there is a lot of cream now."
Arguably, what fuelled the creation of quality apps for smartphones was allowing their developers to sell them and build in ads.
Without that, it's hard to see how the mobile versions of Minecraft or Facebook would have prospered.
But for now, at least, Amazon does not allow either opportunity.
"There are already people who are monetising in some ways," Mr Limp points out.
"Some of the smart home applications have subscription services. Spotify [has] a premium tier.
"But with any new medium, and you mentioned smartphones, in the early days there was also no clear way to monetise - but eventually you find a path.
"What I'm not sure is will it be the same as what we've seen on other platforms."
Amazon may currently dominate the smart speaker market but it's getting more crowded.
Alternatives powered by Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana go on sale later this year. In China, there's already a plethora of such devices, with Alibaba and Xiaomi the latest to unveil models. And if news reports are to be believed, Samsung and Facebook could be next in line.
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Jekyll and Hiding…
Saw my regular therapist today. She is so amazing. I can't tell whether I just happened to stumble upon two out of this world therapists, or if the timing was simply right. I told her about the EMDR session on Monday, where we faced the "inner child" stuff. UGH. And the panic attack of yesterday. It occurred to me that the last panic attack happened on a Wednesday also. Wednesdays are my hermit crab days. I actively plan to stay inside the house and do "nothing" or at least, get caught up on writing, reading, watching Court TV. Evil grin.
Following suit, I was riding the bike to nowhere in the she-cave downstairs, and reading parts of "Yoga Anatomy" and "Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga." It was like an instant replay of the previous Wednesday. I felt fine, but suddenly my sweat turned to ice water. "Oh no" I thought, spinning my wheels. I got off the bike and stood up, blinking my eyes trying to get my vision back.
Body? Are you mad at me? I spoke to the air.
Deep breaths. No oxygen going past my chest. Hyperventilating now. Numbing lips. Crap. Why is this happening again…I lower myself down to the pink yoga mat on the floor and lay on my back. Looking up at the fluorescent lights.
Little me, are you in there? What do you need? I ask out loud again.
It's too chilly in the she-cave now. Basement floors, cold earth. I walk slowly down the hall and keep my right hand on the wall for balance. Ticking off the necessary thoughts. I ate. I have had plenty of water. I wasn't over-exercising. Do I need sugar? Crap. Slowly up the stairs, hanging on to the rail with left hand now. Shallow breathing.
It's okay baby. I won't let you fall. Go slow. Listen to your body.
My fat kitty, that bitch, she is laying on my heating pad on the couch. I must have left it on. What an opportunist. I laugh for a second and yell "kitty!" but feel dizzy so continue to the kitchen. Bowl of sugar. That's what I need. Am I diabetic? Is this a fainting spell? Do I have vertigo again? Did I forget to take my meds? What is WRONG with me? Your body and spirit fragments are integrating. Terror. Joy. Relief. Worry. You are crazy.
Little me is frowning. But not in a sad way. Ever since I wrote about her, I am aware of just how much I have been hiding from myself.
Kicking kitty off the heating pad, I assume my position on the couch. Laying down, but with shins and feet draped over the arm of the couch. Kind of like sitting position, but on my back. Head on pillow. Bowl of candy and water by my side.
Court TV. Or is it TruTV now? I don't know. But thank God for Casey Anthony. She kept me company last year while recovering from the spinal fusions. I am watching the Dalia Dippolito trial. She hired a hit man to kill her husband. Talk about a true Jekyll and Hyde. I secretly delight in other people's troubles. It helps me feel better about my own. There is a slight self-indulgence factor that leaves me feeling empty. Almost like this bowl of candy will.
My therapist today asked me to "rate" how I was on a scale of 1-10 (I HATE scales) from before the bus accident in 2009, to now. One being the least Jekyll and Hyde and ten being the most. I am amused because anytime I answer a scale question it feels like a big fat lie. Or a complete guess. But this one, I am prepared to tell the truth. "Before the bus accident? I was definitely a ten." Ha. Not very often I get to make that self assessment.
And now? "Now. Hmmm. (Pursed lips. Eyes dart out the window. I'm embarrassed to admit it. But I must.) Well. I have to be honest with you. I would still say I am about a 6." I blurt. Her facial expression says it all. I am sure she wanted to hear a lower number. I am sure people who "know me" would expect a lower number. But…having just begun the soul excavation project of EMDR 2 months ago, I am fully aware of how compartmentalized my life is. Still. And more so than I thought.
We discuss. I am painfully aware of her surprise, and concern. I am walking a tight rope. Like I can see the other side, but it might be cut at any moment. It's thinner than a spider's web. It's that much of a fine line between freedom and light, to bondage and dark.
Part of me wants to run as fast as I can, quit all therapy and retreat into more Wasteful Wednesdays. But are they wasteful? I wonder if my body/mind/spirit "waited" until Wednesday, to emote. Hence the panic attack. Much like when I used to bottle up my feelings, hold in anger or hurt, and "wait" until I could get home to lock the door, drink or binge alone, and shut out the world.
Of course we all know that when we cut off anything "bad" we are also cutting off the "good." So I feel just as awful, or uncomfortable and outside of skin, now that I am healing…as I do when I am hiding.
Does that make sense?
Thanks for listening,
The Cockroach
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Trolley rope
In ship to shore cranes several different high performance steel wire ropes from TEUFELBERGER are used. Each one plays a key role in the overall performance of the ship to shore crane, and so does the trolley rope. Ships must be loaded and unloaded efficiently, quickly and reliably, in extremely long operating periods. To this end, high performance steel wire ropes are needed that meet the highest requirements in terms of reliability - trolley ropes from TEUFELBERGER. It's not only the technical parameters that will determine the choice of the trolley rope, but cost efficiency in operation may tip the balance in the end. TEUFELBERGER is well aware of this fact and has developed a rope range specifically geared to all these criteria.
Port terminal operators worldwide rely on TEUFELBERGER high performance steel wire ropes
Numerous operators of ship to shore cranes rely on the 8-strand high performance steel wire ropes from TEUFELBERGER, knowing that they work smoothly in various crane types such as super post panamax or panamax.
The extra protection against corrosion
Our steel wire ropes are delivered with PLASTFILL®, a plastic-infused steel core developed to provide for corrosion protection and make the rope even more reliable. The trolley ropes from TEUFELBERGER are available galvanized or bright. On special request also high performance 6 strand ropes can be offerd.
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8 Symptoms of Lung Cancer
A person with lung cancer may not have any symptoms when the cancer is diagnosed. When signs and symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Cough
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained weight loss
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Outpatient surgery allows a person to return home on the same day that a surgical procedure is performed. Outpatient surgery is also referred to as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery.
For the procedure, the individual is positioned on his or her side, stomach, or back.
Throughout the surgery, the anesthesia team closely monitors the individual to ensure his or her safety and comfort. Medication is given to the person not only to provide anesthesia but also to control the heart rate and blood pressure.
Commonly used medications include the following:
With the completion of surgery, the anesthesia team brings the individual to a recovery room where he or she continues to awaken fully from the sedation. Recovery can take from 1 hour to several hours.
Ideally, the individual wakes up with minimal to no pain or discomfort. If significant pain is experienced, a nurse should be informed immediately. The recovery nurse monitors and treats the individual if other problems arise, such as nausea, vomiting, chills, and low or high blood pressure. An anesthesiologist is also available to assist in the recovery room.
All outpatient centers have strict discharge criteria. The individual must meet the following criteria before being released:
A responsible adult must be present at the time of discharge to assist the individual in going home. In addition, this adult should be with the individual at all times for the first 24 hours to provide help when necessary and to call for help should a problem arise.
For parents or caregivers, surgery performed on their children is much more stressful than if they were having surgery performed on themselves. In these instances, speaking to the anesthesiologist regarding the anesthetic plan is even more important. Children benefit significantly from surgery in the outpatient setting because it decreases separation from their family and the home.
Outpatient surgery is very safe, with a low frequency of complications. However, potential risks and complications are associated with any surgical procedure, no matter how minor. Some risks are related to the surgery, and other risks are related to the anesthesia. The most frequent complications include nausea and vomiting, sore throat, and discomfort at the surgical site.
Although more serious complications are rare, heart attack, stroke, excessive bleeding, and even death have occurred in the outpatient setting. Some people may require hospital admission following surgery. The doctor should be alerted as soon as possible if a problem is suspected after a person is discharged from the outpatient center. The earlier the doctor is aware of a potential problem, the sooner appropriate treatment can be started to avert any long-term effects.
A person with lung cancer may not have any symptoms when the cancer is diagnosed. When signs and symptoms do occur, they may include:
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text: Lambert Lake, Vanceboro, Washington County: Lambert Lake, tucked amidst mountains near the New Brunswick border, is an attractive and largely undeveloped Great Pond. The steep wooded shores along this 605-acre water body are broken only by a few rustic camps, mostly concentrated at the southern end. You can: fish, kayak, and canoe. View More


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On Monday, I posted some 1930s paper doll dresses and I wrote about how the 1930s just don't "do" it for me, unless I see something that intrigues me.
This applies to other fashion themes as well. Post-apocalyptic fashions are a source of some tension for me, because after a while, you can only draw so many torn shirts. Still, I was going through my A Pose paper doll clothing and I noticed that it all felt really feminine and soft to me. So, I said to myself, the A Pose paper dolls need something a little harder and less feminine. So, the end of the world seemed like a logical thing to embrace.
I chose post-apocalyptic, because I found this great picture on Pinterest of some sort of futuristic, post-apocalyptic mechanic and I was intrigued. The mechanic part I didn't keep, but I totally adapted her pants. I also gave them a hatchet, because sometimes you might need one and a canteen, because all the other post-apocalyptic sets have one, darn it.
I did notice that I now have a post-apocalyptic outfit for all the different poses. There's the C pose version and a B Pose version as well. It's almost turning into a collection, but I don't know what I'd draw next for it, so I'm not ready to declare it a project, yet.
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Looking back at minor leaguers to find a comparison to Byron Buxton is difficult. Looking at the fact he reached High A by the time he was 19 and did well shows unusual talent. I wanted to see if there were any other players that had similar success.
For this analysis, I looked at three skills, K rate, Isolated power and speed. Speed is determined by adding triples and stolen bases and subtracting caught stealing. It's a ballpark number just to classify if a guy can run or not. I found three similar players: Andrew Machado, Elvis Andrus and Felix Pie
For this analysis, I looked at three skills, K rate, Isolated power and speed. Speed is determined by adding triples and stolen bases and subtracting caught stealing. It's a ballpark number just to classify if a guy can run or not. I found three similar players: Andrew Machado, Elvis Andrus and Felix Pie
The good news is that Buxton had a lower K rate than any of these guys as well as hitting for more power than any. Not by a lot though. His ISO was .147 compared to Pie's .144. Andrus and Machado didn't have much power. Machado isn't a good match. He was rushed up the ladder due to his defensive skills. He never had much for offensive skill other than making good contact.
Elvis Andrus is not a horrible comparison. Similar pedigree, similar athletically gifted player that will stay up the middle. Buxton seems to be a better offensive player and have less swing and miss. Considering the amount of polish Buxton has, a year in AA then a starting job in 2015 seems reasonable.
The tough one is Felix Pie. If that happens, it could crush the dreams of hopeful Minnesotans but when you look past the surface, it seems unlikely. While I am not one to push that players need to walk, Pie needed to walk more. I don't see walking as a skill but more of a by-product of a good approach. If you walk at a high rate and don't hit well, I see that as a detriment, as you are likely being too passive.
Pie struck out about 5% more often than Buxton and was generally more raw in his offensive skills. Pie also walked considerably less frequently than Buxton while generating similar power numbers. This makes me think that if Pie would have improved on his approach, his offensive ceiling could have grown beyond Buxton's, but that is an unusual path. I haven't seen many players that have that type of large change in their approach. Growth and improvement, yes, but not an overall change.
Scouting the two players, Buxton probably had a slight edge on speed and power. Buxton was much more successful stealing bases and seems generally more polished offensively. Pie was slated to progress a level at a time due to his need for refinement. This isn't true of Buxton.
Reading scouting reports on Pie, it screams out that Pie was flawed but athletic, with the ability to overcome. The longer he was in the minors, the less obvious the improvements were. He just didn't have the feel for the game to go along with the skills. That happens. Some of the most skilled players just don't have that intuition that makes many of the games best who they are. I think Byron Buxton does and I would be surprised if he doesn't succeed more than any one mentioned here. I expect him to do well in AA this season and make a run at starting the season in the majors in 2015. It'e even possible he gets a september call-up this season.