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As a child, I had personal experience with one of the only Catholic priests ever to be convicted and sent to prison for sexually abusing children. Here is my take on the issue.
UPDATE: Richard Allen Henry Dead at 67 Weeks Before Perv Files Released
With the appalling and horrific files on pervert priests from Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese finally released to the public after a long legal battle, the sexual abuse of children by the Catholic clergy and the protection of perpetrators by the hierarchy is in the news once again. [See L.A. church leaders sought to hide sex abuse cases from authorities L.A. Times, 1/21/13.] While I've never written about this publicly, I am by far no stranger to the topic. Growing up in a traditional Catholic home, I attended parochial school my whole life and was an altar boy, etc. (listed in the Parish Bulletin as one of the top ten altar boys, in fact! :-)
As it may often appear that the general public is horrified and disgusted by reports of such crimes, it seems that commentators (particularly the secular pundits) often wonder why practicing Catholics aren't more outraged and indignant about this issue.
While I can't answer that, I can only speak for myself. I've never been particularly interested in bickering about religion with others. I try to respect other people and their deeply-held intimate beliefs. While there is certainly a proper time to respectfully debate all these things, that is not the purpose of this article. I will briefly state my position on religion for the record and explain how it relates to my position on the pervert priest scandal. I believe that our purpose in life is to get to Heaven. We have an immortal soul and were born to ultimately spend eternity in Heaven, with our Creator in paradise. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and came to this Earth to redeem us, and that Jesus started one church- that is, the Catholic Church. Not thousands of different Christian sects and denominations, all with opposing beliefs.
In Scripture, Jesus said "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it" (Matt. 16:18).
This does not mean however, that evil forces of satan would not try to destroy the church from within. As a matter of fact, this is precisely what has happened and is happening. This point is conceded and documented in official church writings. On Thursday June 29, 1972, on the ninth anniversary of the Coronation of His Holiness, Pope Paul VI said in his homily that "The Smoke Of Satan Has Entered The Sanctuary." The original sermon in Italian is available on the Vatican website: "da qualche fessura sia entrato il fumo di Satana nel tempio di Dio". The Permanent Instruction of the Alta Vendita was an official document published by the church in 1861 to outline the attempted destruction of the church. John Vennari explains in the excellent 2001 article Freemasonry and the Subversion of the Catholic Church. Vennari notes, "In his book Athanasius and the Church of Our Time, Bishop Rudolph Graber quoted a Freemason who declared that "the goal (of Freemasonry) is no longer the destruction of the Church, but to make use of it by infiltrating it."
There have been many official encyclicals on freemasonry, most notably Humanum Genus by Pople Leo XIII, (April 20, 1884) which outlines the plot against the church. The widespread subversion of Catholic seminaries has been documented in recent years as well. In the best-selling book Goodbye, Good Men, the author outlines how the hierarchy is filled with perversion and that they promote and protect 'their own' homo buddies in the seminaries so that good men are excluded from the priesthood. Rev. Robert J. Johansen, M.A who reviewed the book 'Goodbye, Good Men' for Culture Wars Magazine in 2002, notes that the author Michael S. Rose
"describes a homosexual "subculture" which came to dominate some seminaries in the 70's and 80's. The middle chapters of the book describe the denigration and deconstruction of Catholic doctrine, liturgy, and devotion which subsisted in some seminaries during the same period. Other chapters detail the misuse of psychology in the seminary admissions and formation process, allegations of whitewashing of seminary problems by the American hierarchy, and how seminary admissions and formation were taken over by people with a "death wish" for the priesthood."
With all that in mind, I was never one to "deny" or "brush aside" allegations of evil in the church or anywhere else. My father, who grew up essentially as a non-religious pagan, converted to the Catholic faith in his 20's after he met my Italian Catholic mom. He took instructions at a seminary and the priest, father Victor, gave my dad many books to read. Among them was a book written by the freemasons themselves. Fr. Victor explained the masons' war against Christ and the church. That is why my dad came to know about such vexes as the "international bankers", the push for one world government, and fluoride in the water. "It's rat poison", he told me as a kid, "and we're never drinking it". And we never did. My dad was, and is, a very smart guy, and he was my foundation for fighting evil in the world.
When this pervert priest scandal hit the news in a big way in 2002, I was appalled. I remember hearing interviews with William Donohue of the so-called "Catholic League" on KFI radio in Los Angeles at that time. Donohue struck me as an absolutely terrible representative of the Catholic perspective. More than anything, Donohue seemed to try and brush aside allegations of abuse as uncredible, and to blindly defend the church, instead of holding steadfast in opposition to evil and upholding moral law. Many people seemed to try and paint sexual abuse victims as 'money-hungry litigants', merely looking for an easy payout.
This couldn't be further from the truth. As I drove down the 101 freeway one day in 2002, I heard KFI's John and Ken tell the story of Richard Allen Henry. The hosts were discussing an article that had appeared that day in the L.A. Times. The name "Father Richard Allen Henry" didn't immediately ring a bell at first. The case of Henry is unusual in the vast perv files, because Henry is one of the few priests who was actually convicted of sexual abuse of children and sent to prison. Henry was stabbed in prison and eventually got out of prison and moved to Maryland.
After listening to the radio show for a while, it suddenly hit me. Richard Allen Henry was the guy I knew as "Father Rick". Once it struck me that the radio hosts were talking about Fr. Rick, words cannot describe how appalled and disgusted I was. I had never even heard one word about this. Here it was 2002, decades later, and I found out by accident - by complete chance- while driving down the road.
Father Richard Henry was assigned to our parish when I was a kid. He was in charge of the altar boys, and he was my basketball coach for our team, the "Mighty-Mights." My house had most of the latest "Atari" video games at the time, but Father Rick had a virtual arcade at his house next to the Rectory. He had the best, latest and most extensive video game collection any of us kids had ever seen. I suppose that was his "draw". I visited the pipe-smoking priest's house many times, both with friends and by myself. In retrospect, the pervert is lucky that he didn't try anything with me. Perhaps he was afraid of my dad and older brothers. I don't know, but it makes me sick to think about it. I stopped and bought the newspaper that day. [Los Angeles Times, " Priest Scandal Echoes Family's Decade of Pain" June 17, 2002.]
This was a time when I'd already learned the truth about 9/11/01. I've never been afraid to address the reality of evil in the world, and ain't afraid to fight it. As a matter of fact, we have an extremely grave moral obligation to do just that. So, I never understood why some Catholics seem to be uncomfortable with addressing the evil of pederast priests in the church. On the contrary, I believed and still believe, that we must aggressively confront this evil and rout it out.
After the shock of finding out about Fr. Rick, I started doing a lot of research on the issue and protesting various pervert priests, as well as protesting against the actions of Cardinal Roger Mahony. One particularly memorable protest was around 2003 in front of Our Lady Queen of the Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles. There was a man there who was a police officer and a victim of sexual abuse by a priest, who had taken his story public. His name is Manny Vega, and he'd been awarded police officer awards, so he was not as easy to "discredit" as the establishment had attempted with other victims. He was conducting a 24 hour protest outside the Cathedral which made the news. There is an archived article about his 2003 protest on bishop-accountability.org. I was one of the ones there holding the vigil with him and a group of others on the sidewalk. I met Manny and spoke to him about his story and his battle. Needless to say I was very impressed. Manny is one of the people who still practiced the Catholic faith. It's remarkably amazing that despite the crimes committed against them, that victims of this sort are able to retain any faith at all. That is one of the biggest tragedies in all this. Lives are literally destroyed and the hell that these poor souls suffer is indescribable. Ten years after his protest outside the L.A. cathedral, Vega was interviewed earlier this month on KFI; the interview can be downloaded here. The Ventura County Star featured a story on him January 5, 2013, and can be found here.
Along the way during my 2002-03 activism, I also met Mary Grant, the southwest regional director of Survivors Network Of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP). Grant was victimized by Fr. John Lenihan in 1977 at age 14, while her mom was at work. Lenihan later admitted his crime to her on the phone while he was unknowingly being recorded by Anaheim Police in 1989. Mary is an admirable survivor and dedicated activist who should be commended and listened to, along with all the other victims. As the Long Beach Press Telegram reported in 2005,
Grant later settled a $25,000 lawsuit against the Catholic Diocese of Orange County. Even then, he was allowed to remain a priest for more than a decade. Another woman, who charged that Lenihan had molested and impregnated her when she was 16, later settled for $1.2 million. Does Grant regret settling for less? "I don't regret it at all," she says. "The money was not the issue. (The lawsuit) was the only way for me to expose the molesters. I had to do what I did when I did it."
While at Manny's vigil I met a tall mild-mannered gentleman who showed up at the protest. Many who attend these type protests are no longer Catholic, yet there are some practicing Catholics who take up the cause. Among them are the contingent who would be viewed as "progressive" types- they may advocate for an end to priestly celibacy, or advocate for married priests or even for ordination of women priests. But this man I met was more along my line of thinking. He was a traditional Catholic who told me an amazing story. He explained how he had actually been accepted to a seminary and had nearly completed the process to be ordained. It is a lengthy process, and at one of the final meetings consulting with his superior in charge at the seminary, the man, who was visibly angry as he told the story, related how the priest stood up from his desk, came over to him, held his face in his palms, and tried to plant a big wet kiss on his lips. "Now I'm not a violent man", he proclaimed, but explained how he got the man away from him quick. He left the seminary never to return.
This is the kind of degeneracy and perversion that we are dealing with. And here he was in the middle of the night in a rough neighborhood, a traditional Catholic protesting the perverted pederast priests. Because he knew the issue is real. It is literally a spiritual battle. There is no need to deny it, or to deny the evil.
Along my journey I also became familiar with a great group out of Illinois, Roman Catholic Faithful [RCF.org.] Far from a 'progressive' or 'left-wing' contingent, RCF was a traditionalist group headed by Stephen Brady. Brady's group was very successful in exposing a large number of homosexual priests and their unspeakable perversions abusing underage boys. The group retains their website archives. RCF worked with many good priests in exposing the evil, and at least one of those priests was actually found visciously murdered.
When someone is awake to the harsh reality of evil in the world, they generally have a clearer and more accurate sense of reality. Patrick Henry (no relation to Richard Allen, of course) spoke of this when he said "For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it."
In 2002, when I was protesting Mahony, I held up a large sign that had the exact same message as yesterday's headlines: MAHONY: PROTECTOR & PROMOTOR OF CHILD MOLESTERS: RESIGN IN SHAME NOW!" The photo of me and my sign, taken by the Associated Press, appeared the next day in the Orange County Register's front page article about Mahony. There was quite a bit of satisfaction in the fact that while my sign on Temple street may have been seen by only a couple hundred dismissive parishoners, the message got out to millions the next day.
A few months ago I came across an article by Joelle Casteix, a SNAP spokesperson, which stated "The CA Supreme Court ruled that the Archdiocese of Los Angeles must turn over the files. Deadline is immediate." Out of 25 names on the list of those whose files must be turned over, Richard Allen Henry was number 18.
So I did a little research. The 2002 L.A. Times article notes that after initially pleading not guilty, Henry eventually pled no contest to four felony counts of "lewd acts upon a child." Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley pushed for prison time rather than probation, and Henry was sentenced to eight years in prison in April 1993. However, he was released on parole in 1996. As of 2002, it was not clear whether Henry had been formally removed from the priesthood. Mahony remarked "After he got out of prison, he disappeared from us." The L.A.Times also noted
"But The Times found Henry. Now 56, he lives in Montgomery County, Maryland. He declined to discuss his life. "It was a very painful time in my life and for the people I hurt. I really don't want to discuss it."
Failing to Register
While he is a registered sex offender in California, Henry has failed to register in Maryland. Under that state's law, a serious sex offender registered in another state must still register in Maryland if the crime occurred before 1997. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections is looking into the matter, along with local police, after inquiries by The Times."
In early January I conducted a search on the internet of both state and national Megan's law databases but Henry did not appear to be listed either in CA or MD. So I sent an inquiry to the Office of the Inspector General in Baltimore, MD to see if they had any information on Henry. I asked if he had ever registered, as required by law. A representative from the MD Sex Offender Registry contacted me promptly with a response:
|"Thank you for your email concerning Mr. Richard Allen Henry. After reviewing the Maryland Sex Offender Registry's file on Mr. Henry I can see that he moved to the State of Oregon. Once an offender is confirmed as living in another state by our office he or she is removed from Maryland's registry website. However, the State of Oregon, unlike Maryland and California, does not have what is referred to as an "offense-based" registry where all sex offense convictions are made public. Oregon has a "risk-based" registry and depending on the level of risk assessed the offender may or may not be subject to public registration. The MD Sex Offender Registry has confirmed that Mr. Henry is registered, and that he is currently compliant, but that information does not appear on any public website. More specific information is only available to law enforcement. You may want to contact the Oregon Sex Offender Registry for more information."
Below is an exclusive photo of Richard Allen Henry in the 1980's. He was a guest in our home for a party. He is currently 66 or 67 years old. His files haven't been published by the newspaper yet, but I am working on getting a copy of them.
The four documents released by the L.A. Times thus far include a Statement by Cardinal Roger Mahony as well as information on Father Michael Baker, Father Michael Wempe and Monsignor Peter Garcia. The website abusedinsocal.com issued a press release on January 21st titled Newly revealed documents contradict former LA Archbishop Mahony's stated role in clergy abuse cases which states, in part,
"Portions of the thousands of documents filed in this case are posted on the web site www.abusedinsocal.com. The documents, which were not a part of the documents involved in the 2007 settlements with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, demonstrate that former Archbishop and now Cardinal Roger Mahony knew from his first days in office that priests under his supervision were sexually abusing children in Los Angeles.
The documents further demonstrate that contrary to Mahony's past claims, he was intimately involve in handling the sex abuse scandal of priests in Los Angeles from 1985 to 2011 and communicated directly with priest perpetrators and their therapists--just as his predecessors McIntrye and Manning had done before him.
Also included in the documents is evidence that as Archbishop, Mahony worked with his Vicar for Clergy to thwart law enforcement involvement by ordering Pastors to not give Altar Boy lists to LAPD detectives, while at the same time, cozying up to high ranking officers at LAPD Juvenile Division."
In his response to the release of the priest files, Cardinal Mahony posted a STATEMENT REGARDING SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS BY CLERGY, which stated
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony
Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles
January 21, 2013
With the upcoming release of priests' personnel files in the Archdiocese's long struggle with the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy, my thoughts and prayers turn toward the victims of this sinful abuse.
Various steps toward safeguarding all children in the Church began here in 1987 and progressed year by year as we learned more about those who abused and the ineffectiveness of so-called 'treatments' at the time. Nonetheless, even as we began to confront the problem, I remained naive myself about the full and lasting impact these horrible acts would have on the lives of those who were abused by men who were supposed to be their spiritual guides. That fuller awareness came for me when I began visiting personally with victims. During 2006, 2007 and 2008, I held personal visits with some 90 such victims.
Those visits were heart-wrenching experiences for me as I listened to the victims describe how they had their childhood and innocence stolen from them by clergy and by the Church. At times we cried together, we prayed together, we spent quiet moments in remembrance of their dreadful experience; at times the victims vented their pent up anger and frustration against me and the Church.
Toward the end of our visits I would offer the victims my personal apology -and took full responsibility- for my own failure to protect fully the children and youth entrusted into my care. I apologized for all of us in the Church for the years when ignorance, bad decisions and moral failings resulted in the unintended consequences of more being done to protect the Church - and even the clergy perpetrators - than was done to protect our children.
I have a 3 x 5 card for every victim I met with on the altar of my small chapel. I pray for them every single day. As I thumb through those cards I often pause as I am reminded of each personal story and the anguish that accompanies that life story.
The cards contain the name of each victim since each one is precious in God's eyes and deserving of my own prayer and sacrifices for them. But I also list in parenthesis the name of the clergy perpetrator lest I forget that real priests created this appalling harm in the lives of innocent young people.
It remains my daily and fervent prayer that God's grace will flood the heart and soul of each victim, and that their life-journey continues forward with ever greater healing.
I am sorry.
Posted by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony: at 2:35 PM
I will update this story as soon as more information is garnered. The general public in Oregon apparently has no way of knowing that Henry is a convicted sex offender and a danger to children. The Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registry has FAQ on their system:
Can I get the address of adult sex offenders on supervision from the county corrections agency?
What does "Predatory Sex Offender" mean?
Are all sex offenders considered "Predatory"?
Are all sex offenders required to register?
Personal view of the pervert priest scandal from a patriot's perspective
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Homeland Security "School Safety Improvement Teams" established under new NY gun ban January 15, 2013
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'Most Pro-Israel Ever' Senator wants to ban and "confiscate" guns to "protect the children"
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In 2007, I raised funds in honor of a lady at my church that was battling breast cancer, and she has since lost her fight. I continue to participate in this cause because breast cancer does affect so many people and I want to make a difference for our future.
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Our team has raised more than $87,505.90 since we started in 2006 and we're just getting started!
Now, I've just got to get my body in the walking mode so I can walk, and walk, and walk and walk and walk. Thank you to everyone that made this happen! Maybe next week's trip to Disney will be a great way to start! Now if I could just find the right shoes...but that's another post...
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So sad to hear that you lost one of your inspirations... this is why we continue the fight though, I guess.
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- Allison said...
Happy Birthday, RO! Hope you have a great day celebrating, you!
- 3:48 pm
- John Mutford said...
Happy happy birthday
from all of us to you...
I forget the rest, but it's the East Side Mario's version. May you eat at a midpriced restaurant and have underpaid waitresses humiliate themselves at your expense.
- 8:39 pm
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
I think she made the most of the day, Al.
Ha! That's exactly what happened, John, without the singing.
- 6:48 am
- Sean Wraight said...
Happy (belated) Birthday to the RO! Hopefully the snow had melted by the time the birthday candles came out.
I am sure suitable spoiledness took place. My Mom sure never took me to a Buzzcocks show to celebrate my big day. Come to think of it I am not sure I could say that band name around her...
Ah well. Happy 19 Doppleganger offspring!
- 7:49 am
- Charlie said...
There is nothing on this earth like a good mother's love.
Happy birthday, RO. You are a lucky young woman to have the mom that you do.
- 8:20 am
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Your mom would probably have taken you to see the Buzzcocks for your birthday if you had asked her nicely, Sean. Maybe if you had told her they were called the Jonas Brothers or something...
That's so sweet, Charlie, but it's me who is the lucky one!
- 1:37 pm
- BeckEye said...
Happy belated, RO!
- 8:21 am
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
We still have some cake left, Beckeye, so it isn't all that belated.
- 6:13 pm
- Conky said...
lovely words for your girl :o) She is as lucky as u are!
- 8:33 am
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
We're a strange, but suited, pair, Jen.
- 7:06 pm


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Microcontroller Cookbook guides you through programming, interfacing, development work and circuit design using two of the most popular microcontroller families. The cookbook approach makes this an ideal book for anyone who has to get up and running quickly, so it is ideal for hard-pressed professionals and advanced electronics hobbyists. Enough theory is included to make this a suitable text for introductory microelecronics courses up to first year degree level. New sections of reviews make this an ideal text for courses or independent study.
The new edition offers additional material on C programming and the use of compilers, an expanded section on macros, and a new section on the development of source code.
Key Features
- A practical way of getting up to speed with microcontrollers
- Covers syllabus requirements of HNC / HND
- Project-based cookbook approach
Professional and student (HNC/D)
Table of Contents
Preface; Number systems; Programmable logic design; Memory systems; Input/output systems; Problem analysis and design; Text editor/assembler/linker operation; MCS51 hardware; MCS51 software; PIC hardware; PIC software; Development systems; Microcontrollers Vs SBC; Compilers; Problem solving in C; Index
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Man is a creature created of the highest earthly order in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). In the beginning, as the book of Genesis states, God made Adam from the dust of the ground, and breathed life into him (Genesis 2:7), and then created Eve from Adam's rib (Genesis 2:22). There was no evolution from ape to man, only the miraculous and powerful hand of God at work. When God made man, the Bible teaches us that he made man morally perfect, and without sin (Ecclesiastes 7:29). But, it was when Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil that man's image of God was shattered into a pieces, being irrecoverable to restore that image of his own will (Romans 5:12). From that point on, the human race was cursed by sin unto death, and now enslaved to sin.
Although man today is still an image bearer of God, it is because of sin that the image is marred. Like a mirror, we contain reflections of God because we are His creation, but we are now enemies of God because of our sins against Him (Colossians 1:21). Though we may do "good," because we are born into sin and have a sinful nature, we naturally gravitate toward the things that God hates and love those things that bring God's wrath upon us (Ephesians 2:3). It is for this reason that man needs a new nature and must be restored to right relationship with God! But, just like trying to restore a shattered mirror into a billion pieces, it is impossible to do, because the damage has been done.
The Bible reveals that Jesus Christ was born sinless (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 3:5). He was not only man, but God in the flesh (Hebrews 1:8). His moral perfection paved the way to restore us to a right relationship with God. His goodness, all the way to His death on the cross, qualified Him as the perfect sacrifice on our behalf for sin (1 Peter 1:18-9). He was, as the Scripture calls Him, the last Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45). His death not only restores us to a right relationship with God, but His life provides a new image, a mirror, in our place. This way, when God sees us, He sees Jesus Christ (Romans 8:29). This is a gift that none of us can replicate! It is only by the grace of God that we receive the life of Christ in replacement for our sin. Our image is restored and is being renewed daily into the image of Christ because of the grace of God, not of our works and good deeds (Ephesians 2:8). Unless you are born again, you will remain a shattered and depraved image bearer of God, whose wrath abides upon you daily until you trust Christ by faith in order to receive everlasting life (John 3:36).
In short, we are born sinful because of Adam's sin. Man has a sin nature from birth and continues to choose sin in life because their will is captive to sin. Unless we are saved from our sin, we remain slaves to it (Romans 6:6). Our image is terrorized by sin, but Jesus came to defeat sin and death, and bring life to all who repent and believe the gospel (John 8:34-36). When we are born again our nature changes from the nature of Adam to Christ. We will desire good, righteousness, and fellowship with God because He is good and righteous. We will no longer avoid the Him, but we will now run to Him as child does to their loving Father (Galatians 4:6). We become God's children although we were once His enemies. This is truly good news.
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On 3 August, Yusup Temirkhanov, a Chechen convicted of killing an ex–Russian soldier, died in a Russian prison in Siberia. Tens of thousands of people including the head of Chechnya attended Temirkhanov's funeral, raising questions over Russia's position in Chechnya, and how Chechens are treated in Russian prisons.
No justice for Chechen Memorial head — again
Last week, Grozny's Staropromyslovsky District Court rejected an appeal from Oyub Titiyev's lawyer, Pyotr Zaikin, to have his case transferred to another region of the North Caucasus. Titiyev, the head of Russian rights group Memorial's Chechen branch, is the latest government critic to be prosecuted on drug charges in the republic. Zaikin says the drugs were planted by police and insists Titiyev will not receive a fair trial in Chechnya, he also accused the Russian Investigative Committee of being unwilling to get to the truth of the matter.
Public humiliation — the political trend sweeping through the North Caucasus
For years, Chechnya's Head Ramzan Kadyrov has demanded personal apologies — which he broadcasts on social media — for any perceived insult. This trend of public humiliation is now beginning to spread to neighbouring republics, first in Ingushetia, and now Daghestan.
Chechnya's courts: a tool for the authorities and a thorn in their side
It is no secret that the courts in Russia fail to maintain their independence from the government. This is perhaps most acute of all if Chechnya, where the republic's leadership have waged a war on the judiciary, and trumped-up cases are brought against anyone who says or does 'the wrong thing' in public.
Corruption is a state system in Russia and Chechnya is no exception
The average size of bribes in the North Caucasus was ₽500,000 ($8,800) in the first quarter of 2017 — twelve times the previous year — according to Sergey Bachurin, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the North Caucasus.
Chechen language: on life support
In 2010, UNESCO declared Chechen a vulnerable language. Despite local efforts to popularise it, their modest results show that a more serious approach is needed.
Urbanisation in Chechnya: why do people leave their ancestral villages
Chechnya, like many other modern-day republics of the Russian Federation, has experienced desolation of highland villages and an outflow of people, mostly young people, to the cities in the plains. People commonly say that they leave their ancestral villages in search of a 'better life'. In fact, the reality often falls short of the migrants' expectations, because even the largest city with its shiny skyscrapers often can't give them what they're looking for.
Caucasian gladiators
The North Caucasus is well known for its Olympic champion wrestlers. However, a move towards the more brutal 'mixed martial arts' is leading some to question why such a violent sport is being allowed and even encouraged, whether or not it is compatible with local traditions, and if it is engendering violence.
A third Chechen war is inevitable. The only question is when [Opinion]
After enduring two bloody wars and under the extreme authoritarian rule of Ramzan Kadyrov, many in the Kremlin and beyond believe that Chechnya has been pacified. However, after 300 years of resistance, few in Chechnya doubt that the struggle against Russia will continue.
Chechens and mobsters in Russian prison blood feud
A conflict in a Siberian penal colony between a Russian 'thief-in-law' and Chechen and Daghestani inmates is threatening to spiral out of control. The feud has already began to spread to other prisons in Russia, and attempts to mediate a truce between the warring factions have so far proven fruitless.


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Right now I love upward-facing dog. I spend way more time than I want to in a shoulders-forward position. Whether sitting at my desk typing, driving the northern Virginia commute (gotta love Tyson's Corner), or even walking outside in the cold, most days it feels like my upper back/chest region just craves an opposite movement to reverse the effects of the desk-job lifestyle. Which is exactly where up-dog comes in. This pose opens the chest and lungs, helping to access deeper breathing capacity (among many other benefits). There is also a great spine-strengthening component. Up dog is after all, a back bend, which means it can improve posture and helps you work toward other back bends like full wheel.
The thing I've learned about favorite yoga poses is that the pose I'm in love with one day could very well be my least favorite the next time I'm on my mat. It's always changing. Sometimes taking upward-facing dog, my body feels like it wants to shout "up dog, wahoo!" Other days, it's more along the lines of a grimace, groan, all while thinking, "not this one again". Whether I love or hate the pose each time I'm on my mat doesn't actually matter. What does matter is waking up to whatever I am physically feeling. Up dog is kind of a tricky pose in that it seems relatively simple since it's done over and over again in a vinyasa flow. There is a tendency to sort of gloss over it as a transition to down dog. In actuality, this pose has several alignment intricacies that make it something you really want to pay attention to. I want to share a couple pointers that I've learned really help make a difference in tuning in and opening up in upward-facing dog.
***Feet: I cannot emphasize how important your feet are! This pose especially is one of the ones where it's easy to lose and/or downplay the connection of your feet with the ground. How you press your feet into the earth determines the position of your legs, which ultimately works to create a healthy spinal curvature.
- Stretch your legs straight back behind you, keeping your feet parallel and about hip-width distance apart.
- Press down evenly into the tops of every toenail. Don't ignore your pinkie toenails! Pressing into these little guys will help your thighs rotate inward, giving your lower spine room to lengthen.
- There's a tendency to roll the outer ankles out to the sides (with toes pointing in), which increases pressure on the lower back. Check your feet out and make sure they're parallel and pointing straight back to keep your lower spine happy.
**Hands: also super important!
- Flatten your hands; press your entire palm into the ground to lift your heart high.
- Straighten your arms but avoid locking your elbows.
- Your arms are straight and pressing down. There's a cool arm/shoulder alignment trick that involves keeping your hands steady (index fingers facing 12 o'clock), while externally rotating your upper arm muscles to create more openness in your shoulders and soften through your upper traps. Whoa, sounds pretty complicated right? Don't worry it's totally doable! All you need to think about is pressing into the meaty part of your hand between your index finger and thumb knuckles, hugging your elbows in to your rib cage, and rotating your arms so that the insides of your elbows face forward. If you want to read more about this here's a great article from elephant journal.
- Engage your quads, glutes, and abdomen to lift your thighs off of the mat.
- Spin your inner thighs up.
- Slightly tuck your tailbone – envision lengthening through your lower spine by engaging your lower abs.
- Square your shoulders back so they are stacked directly over your elbows and wrists in one vertical line.
- Draw your shoulders down your back to increase the space between your shoulders and ears.
I love this description from Baron Baptiste's Journey Into Power: "The shoulder blades are like hands pushing your chest forward from behind."
- Keep your neck neutral –the back of your neck is long and wrinkle-free.
- Notice if your chin juts forward, and if so bring it back so your neck is in line with your spine.
Also from JIP: "Gaze forward and shine!"
Note: if you're still building strength or working through an injury, you can always modify by taking cobra instead.
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Remember this story of St. John Elementary school kids organizing dress-down days to support HoHoTO?! Well, their goal was to raise $250 and they beat it. They have now raised $500 for Daily Bread! The school's logo in the Gingerbread sponsorship category just changed the game, and these kids aren't even coming to the party. If they can do it, can you?
HomeStars more than doubled their donation of food and funds since they joined HoHoTO as a sponsor.
Sequentia Environics originally came on board with $500 sponsorship, and has just decided to up that to $1,000.
Today, we challenge our sponsors and sponsors-to-be to up your sponsorship levels! We give you the party of parties, and you give the food to the hungry people of Toronto. Deal?
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Tulsa fends off East Carolina, 66-64
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) James Woodard scored 17 points and added five rebounds to lead Tulsa to a 66-64 victory over East Carolina on Saturday.
After East Carolina's Michel-Ofik Nzege dunk tied the game at 61 with 2:09 to play, the Golden Hurricanes scored five straight points down the stretch, all of which came at the free throw line, to put the game away. The Pirates had two opportunities to tie or take the lead, but B.J. Tyson had a turnover and Terry Whisnant missed from 3-point range.
Shaquille Harrison finished with 13 points, five assists and five rebounds for Tulsa (14-5, 7-0 American Conference), which has won nine straight and 11 of 13 in coach Frank Haith's inaugural campaign.
Whisnant had 22 points to lead the Pirates (8-11, 1-5). Nzege added 13 points and 11 rebounds. East Carolina has now lost five of its last six.


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Each November I start the holiday season full of excitement and anticipation for the "perfect holiday." This will be the year the house is beautifully decorated, greeting cards get mailed out weeks in advance, I'll pick out thoughtful gifts and wrap them exquisitely, I'll cook healthy, delicious food, I'll attend the coolest parties, wear the cutest clothes and spend quality time with the people I love. I imagine doing all of these things effortlessly.
Up to the attic I go to retrieve the boxes of decorations. Soon after pulling everything out and examining what's what, I am overwhelmed with the decorating project. Switching gears I'm off to the mall armed with my holiday "to do" list; singing "Jingle Bells." Ten hours later I'm cranky, tired, and frustrated. I spent way too much money and bought only half of what was needed.
After a few weeks of chipping away at my list, it seems to be longer than when I started. The house is still not decorated, I have endless amounts of presents to wrap, and if I hear one more Christmas song I will scream. Now I'm running out of time. I'm feeling not creative enough, and not organized enough, to put Christmas together at all—let alone the "perfect holiday". On top of all that I am judging myself for feeling like the Grinch.
I take a deep breath and head back to the mall for another attempt to finish the shopping, I look around at the other weary shoppers and I can see exhaustion, resentment, and fear in their eyes. I keep thinking, what are we doing all of this for? What are we truly trying to achieve? What if we didn't buy all these presents, decorations and food?
What if we just slowed down and actually enjoyed time off from school and work without feeling the need to make a big fuss? What if we were happy just hanging out with the people we love? Wouldn't that be amazing? Wouldn't that be a "perfect holiday"? This year I'm letting go of perfection, expectations, and judgments. I am going to do what I can and leave the rest behind. I am going to have fun and enjoy my not so perfect, perfect holiday!
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Nearly 200 substance abuse treatment clinicians, researchers and policy makers attended a conference at Brandeis on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, on "Improving Quality in Massachusetts Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Through Evidence-Based Practices and Performance Measures." The conference was sponsored by the Brandeis/Harvard NIDA Research Center, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, and AdCare Educational Institute.
"This conference represents another critical step towards improving the quality of substance abuse treatment services in Massachusetts," said Michael Botticelli, M.Ed., Assistant Commissioner for Substance Abuse Services at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. "The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services continues to focus on those practices that we know to be effective, and the conference has been an excellent opportunity to share that knowledge with providers who are doing the frontline work with people with substance use disorders."
Through panel discussions and presentations, conference attendees participated in stimulating discussions about program quality improvement. Leading researchers and practitioners in the field highlighted evidence-based practices, the process for engaging in organizational change and technology transfer, the use of performance indicators to measure outcomes, and practical information about the process of adopting evidence-based approaches.
"It is critically important that measuring how we are doing becomes part of the quality improvement process in substance abuse treatment," said Constance Horgan, Sc.D., Director of the Institute for Behavioral Health of the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy and Professor at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.


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"Offering for the Free Market"
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Jack Toolin is an interdisciplinary artist who works independently and with the new media group C5. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, highlights include: San Francisco Camerawork; Foxy Production, New York, NY; the Museo Nacional de Bellas Arte, Buenos Aires, Argentina; The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (the Artport and the 2002 Whitney Biennial).
His personal work addresses the effects of global economics on society and the individual this is the central theme in "Offering for the Free Market."
Toolin has a BFA from Ohio University and an MFA from San Jose State University.
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Down To Nothing's Revelation debut full-length, "The Most," is a fully realized outlet for their sound, melding their energy and strength with a newfound melody. With influences ranging from Gorilla Biscuits and Judge to local Richmond, VA legends Four Walls Falling, "The Most" cements Down To Nothing's place at the forefront of hardcore. Recorded at The Outpost with Jim Siegel (Outbreak, Have Heart, Blacklisted), the thick guitars and barreled drums give an accurate replication of their infamous live show.


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Keeping up with vehicular financing isn't a hobby of many, but it is crucial for those in the market for their next vehicle. Here are some answers to common financing questions.
Q: What is APR?
A: APR, or annual percentage rate, is the rate of interest you'll pay on a loan. Generally speaking, most financial institutions offer a fixed interest rate. That means the annual percentage rate will remain the same through the end of the loan.
Q: What determines my credit score?
A: Your credit score is determined by five factors.
Payment history, the largest factor, accounts for 35 percent of your credit score. It includes all of your payment information, including bankruptcy and missed payments.
Amounts owed makes up 30 percent of your credit score. The total amount owed, number of accounts with debt, and loan
amounts owed make up this portion of your score.
Length of credit history comes up to around 15 percent of your score. The only thing it takes into account is how long your accounts have been open and the amount of time since they've been active.
New credit is the fourth factor and makes up 10 percent of your credit score. It primarily accounts for recently opened accounts and the number of total credit accounts you have.
The fifth and final factor is the types of credit used. This part of your credit score accounts for 10 percent and includes the various types of accounts in your name. These can include loans, credit cards, mortgages, and so on.
Q: How do I apply for vehicle financing?
A: To apply for vehicle financing, all you have to do is head down to the dealership. There's no need to fill out dozens of applications to get a loan. Most dealerships have finance departments that can send all your information to lenders in one fell swoop.


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The real estate market continues to be strong in October!
As more new listings come on to the multiple listing services it is providing buyers with choice.
Compared to last year at this time we see 22% increases in the number of listing. Great news for the buyers in today's market!
As well last month's stats show that the number of multiple offers has decreased from Sept 2012. In September 2012 we were seeing 34 percent of the time a property going over list price. September 2013 26 percent of the time properties went over list price. These numbers again reinforce that the buyers are feeling some relief.
In 1988 the numbers of sales taken place in the Winnipeg Market (reported on the MLS system) was 10,638. Over the last 25 years the market has increased gradually at a rate of 23% over a span of 25 years. This again reinforces the gradual increase in the Winnipeg Market.


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My next book, Fake Mustache, doesn't come out until April Fool's Day….
But here's your chance to read it WAY ahead of time. I've got an Advance Reader's Copy to give away…
It doesn't have the final artwork in it yet, but most of the words are there. There's definitely plenty of nerdiness, plenty of cowgirl and plenty of mustache!!!
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Every song competes with the music of the past, present and future. Within the world of song is competition that extends itself worldwide. Each country sports its own special events tapping into raw, new talent. Winning entrants, as well as many runner-ups, go on to special contracts, further competitions and/or entertainment positions around the globe. Not all recording artists begin with a competition. Some talented musicians just happen to be at the right place at the right time while others continue to struggle in hopes of reaching the top of the Billboard charts. Or, there just comes along the right song, maybe a new song or one recorded decades earlier to once again soar to the top.
Today in Music History: October 22
1964 Sandie Shaw had her first UK No.1 single with the Burt Bacharach song '(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me'. Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967, she was the first British act to win the Eurovision Song Contest. She has been described as "the barefoot pop princess of the 1960s". Sandi Shaw announced her retirement from music in April 2013.
1966 The Supremes became the first female group to have a No.1 album on the US chart with 'The Supremes a Go Go', knocking The Beatles 'Revolver', from the top of the charts. The album was the first album by an all-female group to reach number-one on the Billboard 200 album charts in the United States. Remaining on the Billboard album chart for 60 weeks, it sold over 1 million copies in the United States and about 3.5 million copies world-wide, making it their 2nd best selling album behind their chart busting Greatest Hits which sold over 3 million copies in the states and over 6 million copies world-wide and held onto the #1 spot for 5 weeks on Billboard Magazine.
1966 The Beach Boys 'Good Vibrations' made its debut on the US singles chart. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the track was recorded over 6 weeks in four different Los Angeles studios, at a cost of over $16,000. The recording engineer would later say that the last take sounded exactly like the first, six months earlier. The record would reach No.1 on the US charts in December 1966.
1969 Led Zeppelin II was released on Atlantic Records in the UK. The Jimmy Page-produced album which was recorded over six months between four European and three American tours, peaked at No.1 in both the UK and US, going on to sell over 12 million copies in the US alone, (and spending 138 weeks on the UK chart). The album is now recognized by writers and music critics as one of the greatest and most influential rock albums ever recorded.
1988 Phil Collins started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Groovy Kind Of Love', his 6th US No.1. In 1966, this was also recorded by Patti LaBelle And The Bluebelles, but the version recorded by The Mindbenders, who released it as their first single without lead singer Wayne Fontana, became the hit. Collins' version was used in the movie Buster, where Collins plays the title role of Buster Edwards. Collins put together the soundtrack using various '60s songs. A child actor, Collins was wary about taking a movie role after becoming famous as a musician, and he made sure the song didn't appear until the end of the film so musical perceptions wouldn't taint his performance.
1996 It was announced that, "The Beatles were now bigger than The Beatles". The statement was based on sales so far this year, having sold 6,000,000 albums from their back catalog and a combined total of 13,000,000 copies of 'The Beatles Anthology 1' and 'The Beatles Anthology 2'. With the release of 'The Beatles Anthology 3' a week away, it was anticipated that total Beatles album sales for 1996 would exceed 20 million. A poll showed 41 percent of sales were to teenagers who were not born when The Beatles officially called it quits in 1970.
2005 Waterloo by ABBA was voted the best song in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. ABBA won the contest for Sweden in 1974. Viewers in 31 countries across Europe voted during a special show in Copenhagen to celebrate the annual event's 50th anniversary.
2008 A homeless man claimed a £2,000 reward by returning a waxwork head of ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney which had been left on a train. Anthony Silva found the item in a bin at Reading station after auctioneer Joby Carter left it under a seat at Maidenhead station. The homeless man thought it was a Halloween mask and had been using it as a pillow before realizing what it was. The wax model sold the following week for £5,500 at auction.
And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times...


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The practical tools and techniques to learn and develop resilience to cope with pressurized jobs, unwanted change and difficult life events
The practical tools and techniques to learn and develop resilience to cope with pressurized jobs, unwanted change and difficult life events
We all have to deal with really difficult people. Heated arguments make things worse. Keeping quiet makes you look like you agree or accept what is happening. Telling them how bad they are making you feel often triggers emotional outbursts from them.
What can you do to stand up for yourself against difficult people?
Fortunately there is a very useful four-step process that Marshall Rosenberg* has developed. He proposes you start by describing your observations of what the other person is doing. Then you state your feeling in relation to those observations. Then you state the needs you have that led to those feelings. Lastly you make a request of the other person to get what you want.
A parent for example might use this four step process with his teenager: "When I see you watching TV while the supper dishes are unwashed in the sink (that's the observations), I feel irritated because you said you would do the dishes after supper (that's the feeling). I need us as a family to honour the commitments we make (that's the need from which feeling came). So I would like you to do them right now. Would you be willing to do that?" (that's the request) Continue reading
We all experience disappointments, heartaches and setbacks. That's an unfortunate part of life.
When overcommitted and overworked however, we become particularly vulnerable to reliving past regrets all over again. If this unpleasant rumination is not stopped, we easily get sucked into a downward spiral of negative thoughts and feelings.
If this happens to you, here are seven techniques to let go of the past and move on:
Resilience is good, right? But is too much bad?
I was asked this when running a resilience training workshop for 30 Local Councillors. They were newly-elected and from three different political parties.
We were looking at how personal strengths influence resilience. I was blown away that 40% of them had Bravery in their top five strengths profile. Bravery is defined as speaking up for what is right and acting on one's convictions, even if it's unpopular. Usually it's only about 15%.
Bravery is a wonderful strength. We need bravery to resist social or peer pressure to conform, to speak up and to keep on doing "the right thing". You need a lot of that to be a whistle-blower and be resilient.
The Local Councillors told me they need bravery for … how did they put it? Oh yes, "robust" and "full and frank exchange of views" with each other.
Strengths can become weaknesses however, if they are used inappropriately. When bravery is used at an inappropriate time or used too much, it becomes overconfidence and foolishness. People stop listening. They ignore you. You end up being disrespected and labelled a troublemaker.
That's when one of the delegates asked: "Is too much resilience bad? She explained that a senior leader boasted: "I don't have stress. I give stress. I am stress carrier."
Highly successful people are able to perform under pressure when it matters the most. Even when there are high stakes outcomes, they are able to stay focused and achieve their objectives.
In contrast, for most of us asking for a salary increase, dealing with a workplace bully or coordinating multiple projects are very difficult situations. The higher the stakes, the greater the pressure and that's when our brains turn into porridge.
Fortunately we can learn from highly successful people who cope well with pressure. Build your resilience to improve performance under pressure by doing the following: Continue reading
No one welcomes the feeling of being stressed. We prize performance, competition and perfection and if we don't feel competent it causes stress.
So is stress bad? The answer is yes and no. Without some level of stress, life is positively boring, but on the other hand too much stress is debilitating. Thus there should be an optimum level of stress for motivation and engagement for every one.
It turns out that this is true, but what is experienced by one person as motivating and exciting, may be experienced by someone else as overload resulting in anxiety and reduced efficiency. Continue reading
To survive in our rapidly changing economic environment, many organisations are making large-scale changes which ratchets up pressure on everyone. More output is required from people using fewer resources. Many people are working longer hours and complain that work is more stressful than ever before.
If this applies to you, you need to be resilient. Resilience is the ability to stay task focused and productive during difficult times, to recover well from sustained pressure and adversity. It also enables learning for the experience to become personally better rather than bitter; stronger rather than weaker.
While this might sound like magic, it is in fact ordinary magic that everyone possesses. The good news is that it's made up of a set of skills and behaviours that can be learnt and improved.
In our research on personal resilience (more here), we found seven elements that make up resilience, as shown in the model. From these elements, there are five practical strategies that can immediately assist to build your internal coping resources to become more resilient. Continue reading
Successful leaders get things done. They think big, drive for results, take risks and deliver on their plans. They also do something that is less known, and that is they ask for help. When facing difficulties, they ask for help in a way that builds cooperation and respect.
Some leaders don't feel comfortable asking for help, when self-sufficiency is prized in our western work. They fear asking for help may be seen as a sign of weakness or that they are not competent. Yet, the same leaders often struggle with an increased work load and lament the lack of cooperation in their organisation.
If leaders are reluctant to seek help themselves, it sends a signal to their team members that admitting vulnerability and not coping is unacceptable in the organisation. If this happens, feelings of isolation and alienation will increase with the rise of organisational uncertainty.
It's only when leaders model that seeking help is not only acceptable but is actually desirable, that the team and ultimately the organisation will be able to proactively get the resources they need to support themselves and to transition the organisation through difficulties.
This was also borne out in my research on personal resilience (more here), which found that asking for help and also giving help was one of the seven components of resilience.
So how can you overcome an inherent reluctance to ask for help, and to ask for help in a way that enhances your reputation as a leader, rather than diminishes it? Here are some ideas: Continue reading
To remain viable in the present rapidly changing business world, organisations are introducing multiple, deep-impact change initiatives. It's well known however, that large-scale change has a very disappointing track record of being successfully implemented on time and within budget.
"People naturally resist change" is often given as the reason. This is incorrect. People will accept and even welcome some types of change. They will however logically resist change which threatens their comfort; confidence; control and competence.
When change is experienced as disruptive or even unwanted, people feel dislocated, become obsessed with present problems and lose their perspective. These negative emotions feed on each other and entire teams can quickly become despondent and directionless.
Individuals and teams are particularly vulnerable if they feel their work activities no longer have meaning. If that happens, the leaders' role becomes substantially more difficult. Not only do the leaders suffer as much as their followers, but they are also responsible for implementing change with demoralised and listless team members. Continue reading
The Building Resilience Handbook is normally available as an e-book from Amazon Kindle at US$11.39. To thank you for reading my newsletters about resilience, I am making it freely available to you for a limited period. It will be only available free from 25 May to 29 May, 2016.
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Organisations today operate in highly complex, fluid and uncertain environments. The organisations typically have multiple change initiatives on the go, each with deep impact. As a result, uncertainty, surprise and change have become pervasive in organisations.
Unfortunately, the skills of leaders to lead in this environment, and team members to cope and recover well, are not equally pervasive.
The change initiatives are sometimes beyond the ability of leaders to manage effectively. Also, team members often struggle to cope, particularly if the changes don't make sense to them, or they are not sure of their priorities or they don't feel valued.
The challenge that leaders face is to make fast-paced and extensive change a normal part of working life.
The following Resilient Leadership strategies will help your team members to cope during uncertainty, surprise and change: Continue reading
We all experience difficulties in life, but sometimes it goes from "In every life, some rain must fall" (YouTube link here), to a flood. It can be caused by an unrelenting volume or pace of work. Or it can be caused by something deeply upsetting such as being retrenched or ending of a love-relationship.
When difficulties reach flood levels, some people are stretched beyond their limits. They don't cope well. They feel defeated and sometimes spiral into hopelessness. Its's as though they are drowning in a flood of difficulty and hardship.
In contrast, others cope and recover well. They manage to keep their experience of stress positive and struggle well. They are like a buoy in an ocean storm, submerged from time-to-time, but quickly bob up again. Continue reading
Are you over-stressed? I often hear people despairing that they are over-committed and over-stressed at work, and don't know how to get off the treadmill. Work-life balance becomes unreachable, and they feel increasingly unable to be the loving parent or partner they would like to be.
This sentiment is echoed by M Scott Peck whose opening sentence in The Road Less Travelled is: "Life is difficult". Even the Buddha teaches that the first of the "Four Noble Truths" is "Life is suffering".
This is a rather bleak commentary on life, so let's put it into perspective.
It's true that we all experience some degree of difficulty, heartache, disappointment and even adversity. The practical implication for me is: can I minimise the suffering in a way that doesn't also diminish experiencing the positive side of life?
Put differently, is it possible to cope well with what life throws at me and also to experience love, joy and happiness? Continue reading
Right now the world's eyes are on international rugby, football, cricket and other sporting competitions. Each match is "to do or die" for the players, with money, prestige and national pride riding on the outcome.
What do successful coaches say to their teams when they're losing and are often frustrated and demoralized?
Is threatening the most effective strategy? In other words, motivate them by kicking their butts. Or is it more effective to find something that they are doing to praise? In other words, motivate them by making them feel good about themselves? Continue reading
When you experience difficult times, or when adversity strikes, you need to be able to recover and bounce back. That's called being resilient or mentally strong. Being continually stressed or dealing with unrelenting difficulties however makes this difficult to achieve.
When we experience low points in our coping, our thinking and decision making can be most at risk. This is ironic, because it's at these trying times that we need to be at our best in terms of thinking clearly and making good decisions.
There are five common thinking errors that you should be aware of that can substantially erode your mental strength and resilience: Continue reading
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Would you like to be able to cope better with difficulties, unwelcome change and heart-ache? To stay the course and not give up?
If so, you need mental strength!
Mental strength is really good stuff. It helps people persist in achieving a long-term excellence, as opposed to those who start off well, but loose enthusiasm and give up. It's also the best predictor of success in school, the military and corporate sales, rather than intelligence or even luck.
Mental strength is built through consistently following seven habits: Continue reading
Organizations pride themselves on being "lean and mean". Shareholders love it. For the people working there however, it often boils down to meeting higher targets with fewer people and less resources.
If this applies to you, let me guess:
You end up overcommitted and overloaded.
Here's the interesting thing: everyone complains about this overload and overstress! So is this the so-called "new normal", and do we just have to accept it? Continue reading
If you feel you have a stressful job you're not alone. 83% of workers in the USA feel stressed out by their jobs (reference here) and in South Africa it's estimated that 60% of lost working days each year are a result of stress (reference here).
Some working conditions make jobs particularly stressful:
If you can't change stressful working conditions, then you need to develop mental strength (more here). Here's four things to do: Continue reading
When you know you're right, and your boss is wrong, deciding whether to speak up is often difficult. You may feel that to be respectful you have to tone down your disagreement. And if you are to be honest, you're going to hurt her feelings.
You don't want to make things worse, but not voicing your concerns feels like you are agreeing. Right?
This dilemma comes up often in my coaching practice, and we have found a way of tackling it. Here's what works:
Why do you have the feelings you do? Is it only about the issue, or does it also bring up other issues you are not happy about? Continue reading
Too many people making demands on you, too much to do and too little time to do it do it in? Too many e-mails and too many meetings? Everyone wants a piece of you?
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. People working in organisations today seem to be increasingly stressed, having to achieve more with fewer resources. In a recent Knowledge Resources survey, 80% of the respondents said their workload had increased substantially and most felt overwhelmed. This is in line what I have also found (more here).
You know feeling constantly overwhelmed is an indication of a dangerously high level of stress. You also know that high levels of stress will have severe negative impacts on you, affecting your productivity, your colleagues and your loved ones.
But if you're like so many others, understanding the negative consequences of feeling consistently overwhelmed doesn't automatically translate into knowing what to do to change.
Fortunately there are things you can do to help. Here are seven things that have helped leaders and managers I coach and may help you too: Continue reading


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Oral surgeries including dental implants is what we do best!We conduct all procedures associated with the diagnosis and treatment of injuries to the dental structure caused by facial trauma such as in the case of sports injuries or car accidents; missing teeth, tooth extractions including the removal of impacted wisdom tooth, placement of dental implants, bone grafts, tissue graft, sinus lift and surgical treatments of hard and soft tissues in the mouth. If you are interested in dental implants please click the link that will take you to our 'dental implants' page.
Bone GraftsIf your initial dental assessment identifies that you have insufficient bone for an implant, we can also create a more solid foundation using one the most advanced bone grafting techniques which involves the use of your own stem cells in regenerative medicine achieving the highest success rate in bone regeneration therapies. Bone grafting can also be achieved by using synthetic bone or particulate animal bone.
Tissue GraftsWe can also create new gum tissue if it is required undertaking a Periodontal Plastic Surgery (PPS), where a very thin layer or gum is taken from the palate of other donor sites (a human donor site for example) and transplanted to the recipient area. Human donor gum is processed in a laboratory to create an allograft.
Wisdom Teeth RemovalWisdom teeth can cause infections when they start erupting through the gum causing pain, inflammation, swelling, bad breath and taste. In some other cases, a cyst, which is a sac containing fluid, is formed around the wisdom tooth causing potential damage or displacement to nearby teeth and damage to the surrounding bone. An impacted wisdom tooth may also push against the nearby teeth causing a resorption cavity, infection or abscess and often the removal of both teeth. The photos illustrate the 'before' and 'after' of one of our cases of impacted wisdom tooth and cyst removed showing how the bone and soft tissue have regenerated successfully after the surgery.
We conduct wisdom teeth removal surgery using intravenous sedation, also known as 'sleep dentistry'. Without losing your consciousness and still maintaining your ability to respond to directions when required, you will feel relaxed, peaceful and at ease during the surgery.
We offer you:
- A comprehensive dental examination and review of your medical history to assess your condition and suitability for treatment
- A detailed assessment and planning of your case using 3D digital radiology imaging and digital software to achieve highest accuracy and success rates in oral surgeries
- Bone and tissue regeneration and augmentation procedures using your own bone growth factors (GFs) and stem cells to achieve excellent bone regeneration results
- Surgery conducted at Clinic premises under local anaesthetic or at hospital under general anaesthetic
- Digital radiology imaging at our Clinic premises: Orthopantomogram (OPG), Cephalometric, Sinus Radiology, 3D Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Assessment and reporting by registered Radiologist.
- Intra-oral camera to capture a digital image of an specific area of concern in your mouth
- Cutting edge technology in surgical instruments, e.g. Piezoelectric instruments, use of surgical trays, high performance drills, etc.
- Use of surgical guides to minimise invasive procedures in implant placement surgeries
- Sleep Dentistry and Electronic Assisted Anaesthesia System as an alternative to standard injections to control pain during clinical procedures.
- Dental Sedation (also known as Sleep Dentistry) if you are a strong gagger or feel very nervious or have difficulty coping with the dental treatment
- Digitalised sterilization tracking of all instruments meeting current standards of infection prevention and control
- Monitoring of your vitals to ensure your safety at all times during surgery procedures
- Monitoring of your condition and improvement after-surgery
- Digital scanning impressions of your mouth in lieu of traditional dental molds
- TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approved dental supplies and products
- A large range of implant shapes and sizes to suit your individual needs, e.g. nano-implants, conventional size implants, etc.
- Warranty on all implant placements
- All prosthodontic devices (bridges, crowns, etc.) manufactured in Australia
- Dental records managed under strict standards of privacy and confidentiality
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Our Mission and GoalTo provide a 'better than excellent' service to our patients and stakeholders; patient satisfaction is our 'number one commitment'. To achieve this, we:
- Work under strict requirements of safety, quality and environment with strong emphasis on infection prevention and control, management of private and confidential medical records and staff training and development.
- Act ethically, honestly and transparently within the legislation framework. Our team is bounded by the Company's policies and procedures including standards of behaviour and confidentiality agreements and all legislation associated with the performance of our duties.
- Promote continuous improvement and introduce innovation and technology in everything we do. Every member of our team is provided with opportunities to learn and advance professionally.
- Promote a work culture based on mutual respect, dignity and equal opportunity for all. We enjoy a safe, respectful and courteous working environment free of discrimination.
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I don't know about you, but my skin absolutely hates fall and winter. So about this time of year I really have to start pampering my skin a little bit more by whipping up some homemade body butters, scrubs and lip balms and really work to nourish my skin.
One of the hardest things to do with dry, irritated skin is shave it, right? But unless you are ok with not shaving for the fall and winter 🙂 a moisturizing shaving lotion or cream is a must.
Unfortunately there are a lot of nasty ingredients hiding in that popular brand of Barbasol Shaving Cream, including synthetic fragrance and propane!
Seriously people, propane in shaving cream?
So to avoid these lovely ingredients, how about a super simple and ultra-moisturizing shaving lotion?
- ¼ cup sweet almond oil
- ¼ cup grapeseed oil
- ¼ cup castille soap
- 1 Tbsp aloe vera juice or gel
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops geranium essential oil
- Add sweet almond and grapeseed oil to an 8 oz soap dispenser.
- Add essential oils and gently mix.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Put lid on and gently roll back and forth to mix all ingredients.
- Rub shaving lotion into wet skin and gently shave.


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Wetsuit Sale
Grab yourself a bargain with last season's wetsuits and accessories on sale! There may just be what you are looking for at half the price - so enjoy perusing Kingofwatersports Sale.
King of Watersports has a huge range of wetsuits from all of your favourite wetsuit brands! With this fantastic selection comes an unmissable sale! Ripcurl, Billabong, O'Neill and Mystic - Grab yourself a bargain before its gone!


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Seek Compensation by Hiring a Premises Liability Attorney in Twin Falls, ID
Slipping and falling on a floor can lead to serious injuries, especially if you fall on your back and/or hit your head. When you fall in a store or on someone else's property, you may be compensated for medical expenses, time off work, and pain and suffering if you can establish that the accident wasn't your fault.
Establishing Fault
By law, when an accident occurs on someone else's property, fault must be established. The owner of a property is responsible for its maintenance and ensuring the safety of anyone on the property including customers, tenants, business associates, or friends who are visiting. If you're injured on someone's property, get free consultation with a premises liability attorney in Twin Falls, ID to find out about compensation for your injuries.
The visitor, whether it is a friend, customer, or business associate, must use the property as intended. He or she can be found at fault if he or she is injured because of his or her own behavior. If someone is drunk and stumbles on a step or ignores posted safety signs, then the property owner may not be found at fault for the injuries because the property wasn't used as intended. A premises liability attorney can help determine whether you have a case against a property owner.
Time Limitations
As a premises liability attorney will inform you, you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim in order to seek compensation. If only your personal property was damaged or destroyed in the accident, then you have up to three years to seek compensation for the repair or replacement of the property.
After an accident on someone's property, contact a premises liability attorney to find out your rights and to file a claim seeking compensation for injuries or personal property damage sustained in the mishap.


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New Car Sales – VFACTS: June 2018
End of financial year deals in June failed to prevent Australia's new-vehicle market posting its third monthly sales decline in a row and its biggest so far this year (-3.4 per cent).
Once again, the industry's only bright spots last month — when all of the top-10 brands except Mitsubishi, Kia and Honda sold fewer vehicles than in June 2017 – were medium SUVs (+6.5%) and 4×4 utes (+4.7%).
And once again Toyota's HiLux was Australia's top-selling new vehicle last month (5788 sales), even if the big growth came from fleet-friendly 4x2s.
More than 1000 units behind was the Ford Ranger (4768), volume-selling 4×4 versions of which were down almost five per cent, followed this time by the Mitsubishi Triton 3917), which soared into third place on the back of a near-36 per cent spike in 4×4 sales. Stronger Holden Colorado sales made it four utes in the top 10.
Toyota's Corolla (3780) continued its reign as the nation's most popular new car, followed by the Hyundai i30 (3547), which once again got the better of the Mazda3 (3327).
Kia's new Cerato (2485) scraped into the top 10, just ahead of the Volkswagen Golf (2317), displacing Mitsubishi's evergreen ASX.
But ahead of them in seventh and eighth respectively were Australia's top-selling SUVs, the new Mazda CX-5 (3136) and Toyota RAV4 (2690), with Honda's new CR-V not far behind with 2232 sales.
Toyota was as dominant as ever in June, finding 23,172 customers from a total market of 125,830, but the Japanese giant was down 5.6 per cent with an 18.4 per cent share.
Mazda (12,469) was steady in second, but third-placed Hyundai (10,437) slipped by almost 15 per cent as Mitsubishi (10,245) closed in on it after leaping 10.6 per cent.
Ford (7492) was down more than 15 per cent in fifth place, while Holden (7383) hoisted itself back up to sixth — despite being down more than 20 per cent – and right behind with help from 1157 Commodore sales; its best sales figure since launch.
Kia (7063, +4.9%) was seventh, just ahead of a surging Honda (7013) – up from 10th last month with a near-30 per cent sales spike thanks to CR-V (up 375%).
Rounding out the top 10 were Nissan (6606) and Volkswagen (6334) with 1.3 and 1.8 per cent monthly sales declines respectively, followed by a sea of red numbers down to at least 16th place — the most notable being Jeep's 30 per cent slump in June.
Top 10 models in June:
Toyota HiLux – 5788
Ford Ranger – 4768
Mitsubishi Triton – 3917
Toyota Corolla – 3780
Hyundai i30 – 3547
Mazda3 – 3327
Mazda CX-5 — 3136
Toyota RAV4 – 2690
Kia Cerato – 2485
Holden Colorado — 2472
Source: FCAI
To best view the below VFACTS dashboard on your smartphone, rotate your handset to landscape.


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Well after much thought and a few facebook post on the subject recently, I have finally decided to reveal a work in progress. I started it in November, its only about 12 years after my initial thoughts on the idea, but its finally underway. Its basically a realtime environment based on Amlwch as it used to be in the past, using photos freely available as reference. From the outset I knew it would be a large and complex undertaking, and know doubt contain many errors as far as layout and detail is concerned. I am trying to contain the model within the years between 1930 and 1960. I realise that there were probably many changes within that time frame, but nowhere near as many, post 1960. I will hopefully get some help from some of the older generation through memory. The model is being built in 3d studio max using 5m terrain and aerial photography to initially place the model and then imported into Unity. It will eventually be available on the web and mobile platforms.
I must stress that this is a work in progress and will be updated as and when I can. Its not financed by anyone but me, its done purely for the love of it, I must be mad! If I can use it to advertise what my company does, www.vizworx.co.uk, then that will do for me. If anyone can help with reference, you can contact me via the contact page on this site, I dont allow comments as the spam can cause to much of a headache. So I hope you enjoy what I am trying to create, there is still a long way to go, eventually you will be able to walk from Lastra Farm to the Port with a few side streets just to add a bit for the explorers amongst you.
You will need a fairly decent computer with a graphics card and the unity plugin installed(it should ask if you want to install this automatically, just follow on-screen instructions). to controll the camera use the mouse to look and the arrow keys for forward, backward and side to side, feel free to post the link wherever you please, a reference to me would be nice though! 🙂 It will take a minute or so to download so be patient.
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